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The Sasak are the indigenous people of Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara. They are greatly influenced by Balinese culture. it can be seen in the language, dance, or music. However, the majority of Sasak people are Moslem.

The men make a living by farming and sailing for fish while the women traditionally weave at home. The weavfing of Sasak women is very famous for its autiful colors and patterns. A lot of people admire ikat and songket made by the Sasak women.

The uniqueness of the Sasak tribe is that the floors of their houses come from a mixture of soil with cow droppings. It is believed the cow droppings can keep the house warm, protect them from mosquitoes, and help to drive evil spirits away.

what does the text mainly talk about?

• the unique houses of Sasak people

• the sasak people from lombok island

• the famous weaving of the sasak people

• lombok island in West Nusa Tenggara

According to the text, we know that .........

• the house of the Sasak is a common type

• the men earn money by becoming farmers

• the women weave cloth far away from home

• the majority of people in Lombok Island are Balinese

Lembah Pelangi Waterfall is in Sukamaju village, Lampung. It is still unfamiliar to tourists because it is located in a remote area, to which access is very difficult.

At the Lembah Pelangi Waterfall, we can find a waterfall split into two sections. One waterfall is higher than the other one. The name used to be Pondok Rejo waterfall, but it was changed to Lembah Pelangi waterfall because we can see a rainbow around the waterfall in fine weather.

The most interesting part of visiting Lembah Pelangi Waterfall is that we can also enjoy the hot spring, so there is cold and hot water for bathing here.

What is the communicative purpose of the text?

• To inform the readers how to reach Lembah Pelangi Waterfall

• To tell readers about the former name of Lembah Pelangi Waterfall

• To inform readers about the hot spring in Lembah Pelangi Waterfall

• To describe Lembah Pelangi Waterfall, a tourism destination

The first paragraph mainly talks about ....

• access to the waterfall

• the location of the waterfall

• the tourists visiting the waterfall

• the characteristics of the waterfall

Labuan Bajo, a beautiful town on the westernmost tip of the island of Flores, has attracted many travelers from around the world to come and see the Komodo Dragon. In addition to that, Labuan Bajo also has a peaceful, small but comprehensive fishing area and splendid national park which covers about 80 islands.

Labuan Bajo is favorably located as the entry port to the Komodo islands. It is easily accessed by air, land and sea.

Labuan Bajo is somehow enchantingly romantic for most travelers. The panoramic view of an island-strewn harbour makes an unforgettable experience. the diving experience promises the travellers the sight of reef sharks, manta rays, schools of barracuda, octopi, and a wonderful array of soft and hard coral. All of these make Labuan Bajo a perfect get-away.

What can we conclude from the text?

• Reaching Labuan Bajo is extremely challenging

• Labuan Bajo is also popular for its romantic stories

• Only a small number of tourists visit Labuan Bajo

• Komodo Dragons are not the only attraction in Labuan Bajo

There is a recreational park near my house. it is (6)….with many big and shady trees. In the centre there is a tiger-pattern fountain with a small pond around it. People usually (7) …. Late afternoons by walking around or sitting on the benches only. People should not worry about being hungry and thirsty. There are many (8) …. around it.

• cool

• hot

• freeze

• warm

There is a recreational park near my house. it is (6)….with many big and shady trees. In the centre there is a tiger-pattern fountain with a small pond around it. People usually (7) …. Late afternoons by walking around or sitting on the benches only. People should not worry about being hungry and thirsty. There are many (8) …. around it.

• enjoy

• enjoys

• come

• comes

There is a recreational park near my house. it is (6)….with many big and shady trees. In the centre there is a tiger-pattern fountain with a small pond around it. People usually (7) …. Late afternoons by walking around or sitting on the benches only. People should not worry about being hungry and thirsty. There are many (8) …. around it.

• park

• groceries

• fruit stalls

• food stalls

Write 3 sentences to describe the picture!

Small Seraya Island or better known as Seraya Island is an island located in West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, or it is about ten kilometers north of the city center Labuanbajo. This island is small and has a coastline for about one kilometer. But this island has an incredible beauty and is an ideal place to calm you up or for honeymoon. A visit to this island will make you feel to own an island and a private beach.

The presented landscape will certainly fascinate everyone who visits it. The beach at this island has white sand and the water is quite clear and bluish completed by its underwater beauty. Even when the tide is low, you can walk out to the sea for about 500 meters from the coast. Various activities can be done in this place, such as fishing, swimming and snorkeling.

Besides presenting the natural beauty, the island also presents the underwater beauty. It is because the local communities still adhere to their principles for not using equipment such as bomb or cyanide to catch fish. So that environmental sustainability can be maintained very well.

Check the boxes which show the language features used in the text!

• using Future tense

• using Verb 1 and to be is am are

• Using noun phrase

• Using adjective

• Describing some objects