description of tourist attractions

 

Assalamualaikum, halo guys perkenalkan nama saya Farhan Hafizh A. Hari ini kita akan membahas tentang Describing Place

1. Understanding Describing Place

A description of a place is a description of a place based on existing facts.

2. Structure Describing Place

Introduction 

This section is the opening of a text, which provides brief information about the name and location of the location being told. The introduction should also state the reasons why the author chose the place to tell. For example, what things make the place famous, make it special, and so on.

Main Body 

While what is meant by part of the core of the story is something that describes/explains about the building or place being told. The core of the story usually begins by telling something general, then the specific part is told so that it becomes a conical story. For example, when you tell about a place, you can start from all the characteristics of that place, for example how the building is, the scenery, the weather, and so on. Then refer to the specific detailed section which will complement the general explanation previously.

Conclusion

Is the conclusion of the author after he visited the place that was told. That is about describing feelings or opinions about that place, and giving recommendations to readers who will come to that place.

3. Vocabulary Used in Describing Places

Ancient=Beautiful

Alive=Dry

Amazing=Calm

Natural=Perfect

Ancient=Boring

Alive=Fertile

Amazing=Creepy

Natural=Ancient

Pleasant=Crowded

Alive=Mountainous

Amazing=Deserted

Natural=Unique

4. Word Order

(V) = verb

(S) = subject

(O) = object

• No sooner did (V) you (S) left (V) the restaurant (O) than your friend came.

• I have (S) never (V) seen (V) such (V) a beautiful (V) beach (O).

5. Sample Describing Places

The Return of Semarang’s Old Town

There is often one exotic historic area in every city waiting to be explored. In Semarang, Central Java, the area is named Kota Lama (Old Town) or Outstadt.

Situated in the intersection of Jl. Pemuda and Jl. Imam Bonjol, Kota Lama is also known as Little Netherlands. Established in the 18th century when Indonesia was a Dutch colony, its location is currently separated from a residential area.

The center of Kota Lama is Blenduk Church (Nederlandsch Indische Kerk). Built in 1753, the church is the oldest building in the area.

In addition to Blenduk Church, there are more than 50 well-maintained colonial buildings in Kota Lama, displaying 18th century European architecture. Once visitors step foot in the area, they feel as if they are being transported back 200 years.

Despite its rich history, Kota Lama was once forgotten, leading it to becoming a red-light district as well as a center of cockfighting.

Fortunately, the city administration kicked off efforts to revive the area a year ago. The illegal street vendors, cockfighting rings and prostitutes were removed. The old buildings have been renovated and transformed into offices, banks and restaurants, creating a lively ambiance during the nighttime. The government also opened the Klitikan Market, which hosts antique shops. Tourism police can also be seen strolling the area to provide safety for visitors.

Although some abandoned buildings across the area remain to be rejuvenated, Kota Lama is still an interesting place to explore, especially for history buffs. 

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6. Writing About Tugumuda Semarang

Tugumuda

Tugu Muda is located in the heart of Semarang City, precisely at the intersection of five main roads, namely Jalan Pandanaran, Jalan Mgr. Sugiopranoto, Jalan Imam Bonjol, Jalan Pemuda, and Jalan dr. Sutomo.

The construction of this monument began in 1951 and was inaugurated by President Soekarno on May 20, 1953. The event behind the construction of Tugu Muda was the Five Day Battle in Semarang, which occurred on October 15, 1945.

Tugu Muda was built as a monument commemorating the persistence of the people of Semarang in defending Indonesian independence. Tugumuda was built on October 28, 1945.

However, the outbreak of war in November 1945 caused the construction of Tugu Muda to be delayed. Even this monument dismantled by the Dutch army.

And after that the construction of the monument was delayed again due to funding problems.

Two years later, in 1951 to be precise, the Mayor of Semarang, Soebeno Sosro Wedoyo, formed a committee to continue the Tugu Muda development project.

It was decided that the Tugu Muda construction site would no longer be in the square, but at its current location, namely in front of the Lawang Sewu building.