Monday 9 December 2013
Sunday 8 December 2013
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Sabang Island (Weh Island)
By Diah Nurhayati
Hi guys, today I will tell you about my other
journey with the other teachers of SM-3T in Aceh. Guess what, we went to
Sabang. It is a small island located in Aceh
province. It lay in the northest part of Indonesia.
On the first day, my friends and
I gathered at Ulee Lhee harbour. Then the leader bought the ticket to Sabang
island. Sabang or also known as Weh Island are one of the favourite destination
for divers from all of the world. The wonder of Sabang not only from the beautiful landscape, but also under the sea. Its a heaven at the land and
under the sea. To go to Sabang my friends and I use ferry. The ferry is so big
it carries people, trucks and auto mobile. It takes tho hours to Sabang with
ferry.
After 2 hour trip across wide
sea, we see Sabang island from a distance. The sea surface was calm and we got
a nice cruising under the bright morning sun. My eyes rolled all over watching
the island. Its unpopulated island, and not really a small one. Sabang quite
big I think. Because it’s almost dark so, my friends rent a car and we find a
lodging for all of us. We stayed at the lodging for 2 days.
Here I give you some pictures when I was in the ferry:
[pic.1 Miss TePe counting for the money]
[pic.2 me, in action]
[pic.3 my friend (enis) and I in action]
[pic.4]
[pic.5]
[pic.6]
[pic.7 all of my friends on the ferry]
[pic.8 all of us on the top of the ferry]
Ok, that's enough of my story today. I will continue it as soon as possible.
Next post will be about Iboh Beach and Zero Kilometer at Sabang Island.
Thanks for reading. See you next time. (^__^)
Report Text and Passive Voice
by Diah Nurhayati
The social
function is to describe
the way things are, with reference to arrange or natural, man-made or social
phenomena in our environment.
or
to inform the reader or listener about something such as
nature, animals, plants, man-made, and other social phenomena in our environment as the way it is.
*The
information states in the report text is obtained by the result of an
observation and analysis.
Information
reports usually contain:
1. a general introduction that often includes a
definition
2. a series of statements that provide us with facts
about subject
3. a summary of the information given
The generic
structure of report text are:
1. General classification
2. Description (parts, qualities, habits or behavior *if living*, uses *if non-natural*)
Language
features:
1.Focus on generic participants
2. Use of simple present
3. Use technical terms (example: herd, mountains,
block-fault mountains, etc.)
4. Use “being
(to be)” and “action” verb
5. Use of passive voice
Example 1
The Amazing Animal
Elephants1 are the largest land animal
on earth. They have the largest brains of any mammal.
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Generic structure:
General Classification
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Elephants talk to each other. Researchers have
discovered more than 50 different types of calls that they use to communicate
with each other. Their trunks7 are6
strong enough to pick up trees but sensitive enough to a flower. They use
sticks as tools to sweep8 paths, to scratch8
themselves, to swat flies, and to draw in the dirt.
Elephants are good swimmers and use their trunks like snorkels7.
They live together in family groups. They help each other when in trouble.
They join together to care for and rescue their young.
Source: English student book
grade IX
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Description
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Example 2
Thanksgiving
Day
Thanksgiving1 or Thanksgiving Day is a celebration of harvest2,
thankfulness for peace, and the attempt of Native Americans. It is usually
celebrated in late autumn.
In the past, Thanksgiving was celebrated3 for their rich
harvest in New England. In North America, however, it was originally held to
thank God for their survival in the new land which was not easy for them.
However, in Canada, it had been celebrated4 as in New
England. Thanksgiving now is celebrated5 in United States of
America and in Canada. Thanksgiving festivals are held5 every
fourth Thursday of November in the U.S and on the second Monday of October in
Canada. It is usually celebrated in four to five days in the North America and
for three days in Canada.
It is celebrated through families and friends gathering to eat and give
good luck. Turkey is the main dish in the thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving
parades are also usually held. In Thanksgiving homes are decorated5
with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. Lamps are lighted to brighten the
environment. Tables are decorated with best china and antique silver dishes to
mark the occasion.
Source : http://www.englishindo.com
*Note:
1 : generic participant
2 : present tense
3 : passive voice (with past tense)
4 : passive voice (with past perfect)
5 : passive voice (with simple present)
6 : to be
7 : technical term
8 : action verb
Passive voice
Passive
voice is used when the focus is on the action.
When rewriting active sentences in passive voice, note the following:
- the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence
- the finite form of the verb is changed (to be + past participle)
- the subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or is dropped.
Reference
Certainty and Doubt
By Diah Nurhayati
Asking and
Giving for Certainty
Here’s some expressions of asking and giving certainty:
Asking for certainty
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Giving for certainty
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1. Are you sure
that tomorrow will be exam?
2. Are you sure
that Thomas will treat all of his classmates in his birthday?
3. Are you
certain that you will get A in Math?
4. Are you quite
sure that our team will be the winner in the football competition?
5. etc.
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1. I’m sure
that tomorrow will be exam.
2. I’m
absolutely sure that Thomas will treat all of his classmates in his birthday.
3. I’m certain
that I will get A in Math.
4. I’m fairly
certain that I will get A in Math
5. I’m no doubt
that our team will be the winner in the football competition.
6. etc
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Expressing
Doubt / Uncertainty / Hesitation
Doubt is a feeling of not being certain
about something.
Expressing Doubt
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Examples
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Responding
doubt
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1.I’m not sure...
2. I’m not really sure...
3. I’m not too sure about...
4. I’m doubt...
5. I’m afraid I can’t...
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1. I’m not sure that Jane will
come to the meeting on time.
2. I’m not really sure that it
will start to rain.
3. I’m not really sure about
that.
4. I’m doubt about the result
of the exam.
5. I’m afraid I can finish the
task on time.
6.etc.
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1.Take it easy
2. Don’t worry
3. Never mind
4. It’s all right
5. Everything
will be fine
6. Don’t be
worried to much
7. I think you
don’t need to be
worried about it
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Example of dialogue
Dialogue 1
Rama : Look at the window, it’s cloudy. We will have rain soon.
Sinta : I’m not really sure that
it will start to rain because it’s dry season.
Rama : Hmmm, it’s a good reason.
Dialogue 2
Rahul : What do you think about the English test today? Are you sure you will get a good mark Anjani?
Anjani : I’m absolutely sure
that I will get A, because the questions seem easy for me. What about you Rahul?
Rahul : I’m doubt about the result
of the exam, but I tried my best on the exam.
Anjani : I think you don’t need to be worried about it. I believe you will
get a good mark.
Rahul : Thanks Anjani.
Situation 1
Your mother is used to pick you up after school, but today she can’t and
you don't have money to ride a bus. Your brother’s school is 3 kilometers far
from your school, then you send him message.
1) What will you say if you want to ask your brother whether he is sure to
pick you up after school?
Answer: Are you certain you will pick me up after school?
2) What will your brother say if he is able to pick you up?
Answer : I’m sure I will pick you up after school.
Situation 2
You have joined English Club in your school for 2 months. You hear from the
senior that you are going to have an English native speaker next week.
1) What will you say if you are doubt that you are going to have an English
native speaker next week.
Answer: ..............
2) What will you say if you want to ask whether your friend is sure about
it?
Answer: ..............
3) What will your friend say if she is sure that you are going to have an
English native speaker next week?
Answer: .................
Thanks for reading (^_^)
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