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DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
I. Task 1
Fill in the blanks with the correct part of the tree based on the right job !
| A……………. | To support the branches of a tree and give a tree its shape and strength. |
| B……………. | To absorb water and the nutrient from the soil and hold the tree upright in the ground. |
| C……………. | To absorb the energy of the sunlight and as the food factories of a tree |
| D……………. | To support the twigs of a tree. |
TASK 2
Read the text carefully !
Durian is classified as Durio Zibethinus. It is native to
The durian tree is large and very high. It can grow up to 25-50 meters and it has green elliptic leaves. A durian tree usually can bear fruit after four or five years.
The durian fruit, which can hang from any branches, matures in about three months after pollination. The fruit can grow up to 30 centimeters long, 15 centimeters in diameter. The husk is covered with sharp thorns.
The color of the husk ranges from green to brown. The flash is pale yellow. It is soft but not juicy. When it is ripe, it tastes sweet and smells very strong.
Durian contains a lot of sugar, vitamin c, and potassium. Durian is also a good source of carbohydrate, protein and fat. Durian is usually eaten flesh. Sometimes it is also cooked to make “dodol” or jam.
TASK 3
- Why is durian called as the king of fruits ?
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2. How high is the durian tree ?
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3.How long can durian bear produce its fruit ?
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4. In which paragraph, we can find the description of durian tree ?
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5. In which paragraph, we can find the description of durian fruit ?
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6. Is durian watery fruit ?
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7. What is the color of its flesh ?
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8. Does durian contain fat, vitamin C and sugar ?
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9. Can we find durian tree in
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10. What do the words below refer to ?
a. It in the first paragraph refer to………………………………………………….
b. It in the second paragraph refer to……………………………………………..
c. It in the fourth paragraph refer to……………………………………………….
II. TASK 1
Study the dialogue !
A. Dina : Does the earth go around the sun ?
Vita : Yes, it does.
Dina : Do you like to see the sunrise ?
Vita : Yes, I do. I like to see the sunrise and sunset.
B. X : Do they visit their grandparents every months ?
Y : No, they don’t visit their grandparents every months.
· The first dialogue talks about the general truth.
· The second dialogue talks about the habitual action.
Therefore, in this case we use the simple present tense to express both of them.
Observe the pattern !
A. VERBAL SENTENCE
| ( + ) | Subject + V1 (+s/es) + Object |
| ( - ) | Subject + do/does + not + V1 + Object |
| ( ? ) | Do/Does + subject + V1 + Object ? |
Examples : 1. (+) Mr. Herman goes to work at seven o’clock everyday.
(-) Mr. Herman doesn’t go to work at seven o’clock everyday.
(?) Does Mr. Herman go to work at seven o’clock everyday ?
2. (+) They speak English fluently.
(-) They don’t speak English fluently.
(?) Do they speak English fluently ?
B. NOMINAL SENTENCE
| ( + ) | Subject + To be ( is, am, are ) + Complement |
| ( - ) | Subject + To be ( is, am, are ) + Not + Complement |
| ( ? ) | To be ( is, am, are ) + Subject + Complement ? |
Examples : 1. ( + ) I am a driver
( - ) I am not a driver.
( ? ) Am I a driver ?
2. ( + ) Mrs. Yulia is in the office.
( - ) Mrs. Yulia is not in the office.
( ? ) Is Mrs. Yulia in the office ?
· The complement may be Adjective, Adverb and Noun
· Adverb of time in the simple present tense are always, usually, once…., twice…… etc.
TASK 2
Change the sentence into the right form !
1. (+) : My sister writes and sends a letter to her pen pall once a month.
(-) : …………………………………………………………………
(?) : …………………………………………………………………
2. (+) : ………………………………………………………………….
(-) : The flowers aren’t beautiful.
(?) : …………………………………………………………………
3. (+) : …………………………………………………………………
(-) : …………………………………………………………………
(?) : Does mother always go to the market everyday ?
4. (+) : The students usually read books in the library.
(-) : …………………………………………………………………
(?) : …………………………………………………………………
5. (+) : …………………………………………………………………
(-) : ………………………………………………………………….
(?) : Is she a diligent student ?
TASK 3
Complete the sentences with am, is, are !
1. I ………………………… a writer.
2. Peter and Edward …………………….. pilots.
3. He ………………………… a photographer.
4. You ………………………. so beautiful today.
5. They ………………………….. my close friends.
6. Tony and Fadly …………………… absent today.
7. Arini ………………… the best student in this class this semester.
8. My father and I …………………….. at home on Sundays.
9. Your mother …………………….. in my house.
10. My sister ………………… still two years old. She ………… very funny.
TASK 4
Choose the correct verbs in the bracket !
1. The plane ( come, comes ) at seven o’clock everyday.
2. The boys ( go, goes ) to the movie every Sunday.
3. My friends ( play, plays ) tennis on Sundays.
4. Our school ( start, starts ) early on Fridays.
5. The men ( wait, waits ) for their school.
6. The children ( walk, walks ) to their school every morning.
7. I and she ( listen, listens ) to the radio three times a day.
8. The dog ( eat, eats ) meat.
9. They ( sell, sells ) newspaper there.
10. The shop ( open, opens ) at eight o’clock on Saturdays.
TASK 5
Rearrange the words into the correct order !
1. every - He - lunch – in – the – day – eats – cafeteria.
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2. want – They – English – learn – to – together.
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3. chocolate – doesn’t – sister – like – My – much – very.
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4. grandfather – live – Does – in – your – Magetan - ?
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5. five – words – memorize – new - We – everyday.
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TASK 6
Complete the sentences with the correct
forms of the verbs !
1. They don’t ………. tennis on Monday.
Let’s ……… to their house.
2. In the evening, Ratna always …… television.
She …… Kata Berkait quiz program.
3. I usually ............ at 04.30 in the morning.
4. Does the sun ……. in the east everyday ?
5. Riska usually …….. to the college
by motorcycle, but today she ……. by bus.
6. Can you explain it once again ?
I still don’t ………. what you mean.
7. I often …………. making a tart
in the weekend, but I never get
the delicious one.
8. What do you …… about this news ?
9. Mr. Abdurrahman and
his wife ……. this letter to you.
10. Sorry, I don’t ……… enough time
to handle that program.
III. NOTES
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
| · It is text that gives explanation further information about something, someone, or somewhere in detail to the reader. · It usually uses simple present tense ( V1 + s/es, to be is,am,are ). · It may use simple past tense if the person who described was passed away/gone. · Defining articles ; a, an, the ………. · Describing features (properties) : Adjectives (kind, nice, strong, etc ) · Expressing cause and effect ; because, so, as a result etc · Enclosed by photograph, picture, map, graphic etc · The generic structure of descriptive text : - Classification or identification - Description ( of features in order of important ) |
Examples
| Definition / Identification | My uncle Martin is my mother’s elder brother. He is my favorite among my mother’s brother. |
| Description of family and place | He lives quite near us with my aunt Angela and my cousins Anne and Bobby. I often go to his house at highway street km 5. |
| Description of physical features | He is about 45 years old with grey hair. He is still quite good looking. He is tall and well-built. He has blue eyes and strong face. He is very interesting man. |
| Description of job and profession | Uncle Martin is a textile engineer. He works for a big firm in the city. He is an expert in solving problems with machines. |
TASK 1
Complete the table below by using the sentences in the paragraph have provided for you !
The coconut tree is also called the coconut palm tree. It is a hard and high tree.
The coconut tree has some parts. They are root, stem, leaves and fruits.
The people can use all parts of the plant. Its stem can be used for building materials.
Its fruit is usually used for cooking and the leaves of the coconut tree are useful for decoration in wedding ceremony.
The plant can grow well in the tropical country.
| Generic structure of the text | |
| | Identification |
| | Description of habitat |
| | Description of physical |
| | Description of function |
| | Description of parts |
IV.TASK 1
After observing the notes about descriptive text, now try to write a descriptive text about your favorite flower !
- Answer the questions to help you !
Definition
1. What is your favorite flower ? …………………………………………..
2. Is it familiar for people ? ………………………………………………..
3. Is a beautiful flower ? ………………………………………………….
Description of physical
4. Please mention parts of the flower ! …………………………………….
5. Is it big or small flower ? ……………………………………………….
6. What color is the flower ? ………………………………………………
Description of feature
7. Does it smell fragrant or bad ? ……………………………………………
- Write your text here and you may develop your compositions !
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