DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

The goal of this genre is to describe a person, place or thing in vivid detail.

1. A PERSON

     Her name is Murti Susanto . She is an English teacher.She is a tall , kind woman. She is 167 centimeters tall. She has short and black hair. She loves colorful veils.
     Mrs. Murti is a friendly teacher. She always  teaches her students patiently so, they  likes her very much. She has a lot of  hobbies. Her hobbies  are reading, networking, doing sports, such as  badminton, aerobic, and jogging . She also likes gardening . There are many kind of  flowers in her garden.

2. A PLACE 
Tawangmangu Waterfall

Tawangmangu is located 40 km east of Solo, this recreational resort offers fresh weather; scenic views, swimming pools, bungalow style hotels and restaurants. Tawangmangu, a mountain resorts at an elevation of almost 1 km above sea level, which promises a cool escape from the city's heat. It lies on the slopes of Mt., Lawu, at an elevation of 1300 m above sea level. A cool splendid hill resort also on the slope of mount Lawu, at about 1400 M height above sea level. The road from Solo via Karangpandan is a fine trip throe magnificent green terraced hills.


Tawangmangu has all kind of facilities, hotel, camping ground, forest tourism, etc. The climate is fresh and one can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Other features include nearby temples, a national park and 40m in high waterfall of Grojogan Sewu.
It is a 100 M high waterfall; the pool at the bottom has very chilly water. In front of the gate to Grojogan Sewu, horses for rent are available to ride around Tawangmangu. 

3. A BUILDING

Ceto and Sukuh Temples : A Slice of Human Life

From two temples often characterized as sensual and erotic, we discover many messages for life.

SUKUH TEMPLE

     Candi Sukuh popularly known as the Sukuh temple is situated at Desa Berjo, Karangpandan and stands at a height of 910 meters on the slopes of Gunung Lawu. The temple stretches from the East to the West and the main gate of the temple lies to the West. The construction of the Candi Sukuh is pre historic and reminds one of the Meghalitic era of Punden Berundak (terrace graves). Candi Sukuh can be considered to be one of the interesting Hindu temples in all of Southeast Asia.

     Most temples generally would have a large square shrine whereas Candi Sukuh has a pyramid reminiscent of Mayan structures from Central America. This is perhaps the only Hindu temple or the Buddhist one for that matter sporting a pyramid like this and nobody knows for sure why the builders had chosen this type of a structure. Just in front of the pyramid are three large truncated which are haphazardly placed. They appear to be for offerings or sacrifices, or perhaps, given the nature of the carvings, go-go dancing. The temple features three terraces, the first terrace being on the lowest level, followed by the second and the third. All the three terraces are connected with stairs and each one has an entrance gate.

Candi Sukuh Temple in Solo was constructed in the 15th century according to popular belief. The relief’s that are found to beside the first gate are believed to have the meaning "Buta aban wong" and” Gapura buta anahut buntut” which means " The year of 1359 Caka = 1437 AD.

     The remnants of the Sukuh Temple in Solo consist of Reliefs that describe the union of the male and female ex organs symbolically which can be found on the gate of the first terrace. Reliefs describing the Sudhamala and Garudeya stories and reliefs that describe the hand made iron activities (pande besi) are also found in the temple. The temple seems apparently devoted to the god Bima, the sword maker. Human statues and animal statues can also be seen inside the temple premises.

     The main temple was discovered in 1815 which was discovered by a resident of Sukarta, Johnson during the period of the Raffles’ government. It is also pyramidal. Various efforts have been made to restore and secure the temple. Archeological department of the Central Java provincial government resumed restoration work in 1989-1991.


Candi Ceto
      That morning we were the first visitors at this temple, which was rediscovered in 1842 by Van der Vlis. Its architecture resembles that of temples in Bali, particularly the gateway arch or gapura, made of square stones arranged on the slopes of Gunung Lawu. Candi Ceto is built on several levels, each of which has a different function and character. Seven large sets of stairs, dividing the temple down the middle, run from west to east and are filled with symbols.
      Candi Ceto is a relic of the 14th-century Hindu civilization of the late Majapahit empire. It had the same function as other temples: as a place of worship and meditation. Entering the second stairway after the gapura, we encountered a statue of Ki Ageng Krincingwesi (an ancestral figure of Ceto), which remains a meditation spot for Karanganyar's Hindus to this day.

Puri Taman Saraswati
From the uppermost stairway of Candi Ceto, we see a statue of Dewi Saraswati. It doesn't take long to reach the statue. The statue of Saraswati was erected as a park, as a donation from the Regent of Gianyar to the people of Karanganyar and a symbol of the cooperation between the provinces of Bali and Central Java in tourism development.
In the iconography, Dewi Saraswati is portrayed as a beautiful, kind-hearted goddess, also as the goddess of learning. The statue shows Dewi Saraswati enthroned on a padma (lotus) and surrounded by a swan and a peacock. She has four arms, which hold a wina (zither), aksamala (rosary), damaru (small drum), and a holy book.
Once every 210 days, on Sabtu Legi, a celebration (saniscara umaniswuku watu gunung) is held in the park to commemorate Saraswati Day, which the Hindus believe to be the day when holy knowledge descends. Artistic and cultural performances, from both Bali and Java, are normally presented at this event, attracting many tourists.

THE AMAZING TAJ MAHAL IN INDIA

      Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world.

It was built by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra.
Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal. 

The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and several other palatial buildings. 

The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it.
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.
Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet.

It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. 

The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. 

The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.
Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble.

Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. 

The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. 

On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.

Source: www.islamicity.com/culture/Taj/default.htm

4. A CITY

JAKARTA

    Jakarta is located on the northwest coast of Java Island, at the mouth of the Ciliwung river.

It dominates Indonesian’s administrative, economy, cultural activities, and is a major commercial and transportation hub within Asia.
      The climate is hot and humid.  Rainfall occurs throughout the year. The heaviest rainfall is from November to May.The city lies on a flat, low plain and is likely to be affected by flood during period of heavy rainfall.

5.  AN ANIMAL

MY CAT GREGORY

     Gregory is my beautiful gray Persian cat.

He walks with pride and grace, performing a dance of disdain as he slowly lifts and lowers each paw with the delicacy of a ballet dancer. 

His pride, however, does not extend to his appearance, for he spends most of his time indoors watching television and growing fat.
He enjoys TV commercials, especially those for Meow Mix and 9 Lives.

His familiarity with cat food commercials has led him to reject generic brands of cat food in favor of only the most expensive brands.
Gregory is as finicky about visitors as he is about what he eats, befriending some and repelling others. 

He may snuggle up against your ankle, begging to be petted, or he may imitate a skunk and stain your favorite trousers. Gregory does not do this to establish his territory, as many cat experts think, but to humiliate me because he is jealous of my friends.
After my guests have fled, I look at the old fleabag snoozing and smiling to himself in front of the television set, and I have to forgive him for his obnoxious, but endearing, habits.