Describing People

I have a friend, his name is Harry, he is 16 years old student. He comes from Padang and lives in his grandma's house in Solo. Harry is a cheerful and brave boy, he likes playing archery. He wins national archery tournament for two times. Now, I will talk about his appearance. Harry is tall, he has fair skin and oval face. His hair is brunette, it comes from his father, his father is from England. Not only good in sport, but Harry is also good academically. He always gets the top three rankings in class.

 

The text above is called?

• Descriptive

• Procedure

• Recount

• Report

My name is Noval Ferdinand. I am Indonesian. I was born on  April 21, 2009 in Surabaya. Now I am twelve years old. I study at SMP Putra Bangsa. I have tall and slim body. My hair is black, short and curly. I have pointed nose, slanted eyes and white skin. My face is oval with sharp chin.

 

Why does the writer write the text above?

• to describe about himself

• to tell about his school

• to share about his live

• to report about himself

She has round face with a very chubby cheeks. Her eyes are round and blue. She has short curly blonde hair. She is very funny. 

 

The sentences above belongs to...

• identification

• description

• purpose

• conclusion

My father is a navy, he works for Indonesian Navy in Surabaya. Sometimes, he works in the border sea. He always taught me to be a brave and strong person, he is nice and very wise. My father is a tall man, he has fairly black hair, pointed nose, tanned skin, and oval face.I want to be like my father in the future.

The goal of the text above is...

• to inform about someone

• to describe about the writer’s father

• to report about the writer’s father

• to share about the writer’s father

If you are a sports fan, you are sure to know the name Michael Jordan.  He is probably the greatest basketball player the world has ever seen. Although his career as a player is over, his fame will live on for many years to come.

Michael Jordan certainly looks like a star. He is tall, well-built and handsome, with friendly brown eyes and a wide grin. He always manages to look well-dressed, even in his casual clothes or smart suits.

His personality, too, is as outstanding as his playing ability. Michael is a very determined person. This has made him a successful basketball star. He has given lots of money and support to charities.

All in all, Michael Jordan is not only a great athlete, but also a warm, caring person. Is it no wonder that so many boys have dreamed of growing up to be just like him?

What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

• Michael Jordan is handsome

• Everyone dreams to be Michael Jordan

• His playing ability is great

• Michael Jordan has great personality

Her full name is Chelsea Elizabeth Islan. She was born in Washington D.C., USA on June 2, 1995. She is an actress, and a model.

Chelsea is good looking. She has beautiful black hair, pointed nose, and slim body. She is tall enough. It's around 1.67 m.

Chelsea is a talented actress. She has played in several movies like Refrain, Street Society, Dibalik 98, and a soap opera, Tetangga Masak Gitu.

Her full dedication in film has been awarded by several awards so far. She has won Actress of The Year from Indonesian Choice Awards, and The most Favorite Actress from Indonesia Kids Choice Awards.

 

What is the text about?

• Chelsea Islan’s debut

• Chelsea Islan’s description

• Chelsea Islan’s inspiration

• Chelsea Islan’ passion

Do you know Isyana Sarasvati? She is a very famous singer from Indonesia. She is pretty and very talented. Her fulname is Isyana Sarasvati. She is usually called Isyana. This beautiful lady was born in Bandung, West Java, on May 2, 1993. Her parents are Sapta Dwi Kardana and Luana Marpanda.

Isyana, the Taurus girl, is slim. She is only 50 kg and 165 tall. She has a long smooth beautiful hair. By glimpsing, she looks like a korean star.

Talking about her personality, Isyana is kind of introvert girl. She seems very quiet. But actually she is friendly enough to people. Talking about her passion in music. Isyana likes jazz, RnB, pop, and soul. She also can play piano, saxophone, and violin. That's fantastic. What do you know about her song? Isyana is being famous because of a very romantic song entitled "Keep Being You" and "Tetap dalam Jiwa.

From the text above we know that...

• She is a famous and talented singer

• She dislikes jazz and RnB

• She can’t play musical instruments

• Isyana is an extrovert girl

Barack Obama is the president of United States. He is an African-American. He is tall and thin. He is bald. He has dark complexion, pointed nose, and oval face. He is the first black man who becomes the president of United States. He is known as a smart and wise man. He is a loving husband for his wife and a good father for his two children. People from all over the world adore him because of his spirit and action in creating peace in this world. He also looks friendly because he always smiles a lot.

What is the purpose of the text?

• To persuade the readers to choose him in the election

• To entertain the readers about the story of Barack Obama

• To report the life of the president of United States of America

• To describe Barack Obama’s physical appearance and personality

Jennifer Lopes (J.Lo) is a highly successful actress, singer, and dancer. Her new ?lms and new albums usually go straight to the top. What’s a typical working day for her? Making a ?lm is a hard work. She usually gets up at half past five in the morning and she’s always on the ?lm set at half past six. She never drinks coffee and she always has a light lunch of just green salad. She doesn’t like working up late at nights. She is usually in bed half past ten. If she stays out late, she will be too tired in the next morning. Adam Shankman, a director of one of her ?lms, says ”J.Lo is actually a quiet person. She doesn’t like going out all the time. She often stays at home on Saturday nights and watches video. If J.Lo isn’t working on a ?lm or making a record, her life style is very different. When she has got time off, she’s quite happy to go out. She loves New York restaurants. She loves dancing. She sometimes dances until three o’clock in the morning! J. Lo’s family lives in New York. They were very close family. She sees her parents every weekend and she always phones them if she has a problem. She’s got two older sisters and they get on very well together. They are not just her sisters; they are her best friends.

 

What is the main idea of paragraph four?

• A. J. Lo’s typical working day

• J. Lo’s family relationship

• J. Lo’s lifestyle on her free days

• J. Lo’s activities in New York

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He was best known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art was represented in Picasso’s works. Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting with his father and also in Madrid. From 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show poverty in Barcelona. After 1907, he entered the style of cubism. Among his well-known cubist paintings are “The Three Musician” and “The man with a guitar” which depicted the destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died in France in 1973.

 

What is the main idea of paragraph three?

• Picasso used shades of blue in his paintings

• Picasso died in France on 1973

• Picasso was taught by his father

• Picasso was taught by his father