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Lake Flores

Lake Flores is one of the most beautiful lake which is owned by Indonesia. The lake is situated in the village of Moni, District Wolowaru, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara. Distance from Moni to the summit of Mount Flores about 13km or 30 minutes drive. Admission price for Flores Park Rp2.500 for person and Rp3.000 for motorcycles.

To get to the top of mountain, had to walk down the path of hundreds of trekking and climbing stairs. Trekking paths and steps to the shelter has been made with a neat and there is a signpost. Flores has three lakes. Uniquely, the three colors of the lake that change often. Sometimes dark green (Lake Tiwu Ata Polo), green tosca (Lake Tiwu Nua Muri Koo Fai), and black (Lake Tiwu Ata Mbupu).

Although many scholars have conducted research, to date not yet known exactly what causes discoloration of Lake Flores. A number of suspect, change the color of the water in Lake Flores gas pressure caused from volcanic activity, the refraction of sunlight, micro-biota, water, dissolved chemical substances (salt, iron, sulfate, and other minerals), and the reflection color of the walls and bottom of the lake. In addition, some say the increased content of iron (Fe) in water crater lake causing blackish red color, while the moss green color is possible because of the biota of certain types of moss.

According to the local belief, the colorful Lake Flores has the meaning of each and have a very powerful natural forces. They believe that change color in the three lakes was a sign of occurence of an event or even a natural disaster in this country.

Flores Lake consists of three lakes with the shapes, sizes, and colors are not the same. The three lakes are Tiwu Ata Polo (located far right), Tiwu Nua Muri Koo Fai (located in the center and most major), and Tiwu Ata Mbupu (separate location far, far left and the smallest). Of the three crater lakes, two lakes (Tiwu Nua Muri Koo Fai and Tiwu Ata Polo) located close together, while other lakes (Tiwu Ata Mbupu) some distance away.

Between Tiwu Nua Muri Koo Fai and Tiwu Ata Polo there were gaps in the form of a very narrow crater walls. From the geological point of view, the walls of the lake was the most labile. Formerly the separating wall is wide enough and can pass people. Now, the wall of separation is very narrow and cannot be skipped again. With the adjacent position, it is possible both lakes will be united again when an earthquake with a large scale.

Family

My Family

I have a small family. The number of member of my family are 5 people, consisting of father, mother, two brother, and i am. I have two brothers. We’ve lived in Jakarta for more than 20 years. Now we live in Jatiwaringin, East Jakarta.

My father was a civil servant. He is now 52 years old. Although my father’s age was half a century, but my dad was still young. My dad has a hobby of reading books. Book Collection at home was already a great deal. My dad could play a guitar.

My mother is a housewife. She is 44 years old. My mother’s hobby is singing. Everyday she always sings wherever she is. My mother also liked to cook. Her cooking is very tasty, i was never bored with her cooking. Aside from being a housewife, my mother also joined in an organization called “jalasenastri”.

I have one big brother, named juan. Now he is 22 years old. He is one student at Sahid University majoring in Public Relation Communication. He’s hobby is playing computer. Because of his hobby, now he is very good at operating the computer.

I have one young brother. His name is Gusti. He is 10 years old. Now he is still in elementary school grade 4 in Assyafiiyah 02. He’s hobby is playing bicycle. He also has another hobby. He like to collecting a toy car. He has a lot of a toy cars in his room.

My family includes a harmonious family, because we rarely fight. We always give each other support. If we have a problems, we always tell and  always think the best solution for the problems. Differences with one another is not unusual, therefore we are taught to respect each other. I love my family.

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Gardening

In addition to fun, gardening is an activity that many benefits. If we have vacant land at home, rather than just left us a better turn into a private garden. The result can be used for everyday needs. To be satisfactory, there are things that need attention.

1. Plant Species

            Customize the type of plant with the existing land. If the land area is large, planting small trees or big is not a problem. If the land is limited, choose small plants. If you want to grow vegetables, note the location and size of land elevation. If you are in low-lying land,do not grow vegetables for the plateau. And vice versa.

2. Exposure

            If you want to grow fruits and vegetables, it needs sunlight exposure for 8 hours a day for optimum plant growth. If you ant to plant flowers or ornamental plants, lighting varies, depending the type of crops.

3. Planting Medium

            Soil is a medium commonly used for planting. Soil can be replaced with other media as long as nutrients or nutritional needs remain. The media can be a substitute for natural compost and sediment or silt from the bottom of the water channel in front of the house that no oil or oil contaminated.

4. Soil Fertility

            Most types of garden soil is clay or sandy soil. The combination of these two types of soil is called friable soil. Combining clay and sandy soil with a balanced will produce a fairly easy to absorb water and nutrients.

5. Fence

            Fences of great importance if you want to grow vegetables and fruits. With the fence around the garden, the plants will be safe from the target animals such as chickens that are often damaging and eating crops.

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Soal:

1. Bob said to me, "Mary is crying on my shoulder at the moment".
2. Tom said to me, "I don't want to eat this food".
3. Mary said to me, "I called my friend yesterday".
4. Bill said to me, "The children are planning to go to that new museum now".
5. Tom said to me, "I haven't called Mary since yesterday".
6. Joe said to me that he had been sitting there next to my house since two hours before.
7. John said to Mary that he had written all of their stories in his new book.
8. Jane said to me that she created her new painting in my room.
9. Tom said to me that he spent his time in this room.
10. Bob said to me that Anne didn't put the dictionary on that table.

Adverb

quoted                                                  reported
now                                                      then
today                                                    that day
tomorrow                                              the next day
next week                                             the following
week
yesterday                                              the day before/
the previous day
last week                                              the previous
week
a year ago                                             a year before
this                                                        that
that                                                       this
here / there                                           there / here

Jawaban:

1. Bob said to me that Mary was crying on his shoulder at the moment.
2. Tom said to me that he didn't want to eat that food.
3. Mary said to me that she had called her friend the day before.
4. Bill said to me that the children were planning to go to this new museum then.
5. Tom said to me that he hadn't called Mary since the previous day.
6. Joe said to me, "I have been sitting here next to your house since two hours before".
7. John said to me, "I written all of their stories in my new book".
8. Jane said to me, "I create my new painting in my room".
9. Tom said to me, "I spend my time in that room".
10. Bob said to me, "Anne don't put the dictionary on this table".

Gorontalo

The province of Gorontalo lies on the north arm of Sulawesi-an orchid-shape island that is the fifth largest in the Indonesian Archipelago. Rugged mountains and parallel coastlines characterize the region. Surrounded by tall mountains, the beautiful Lake Limboto lies in a large valley in the heart of Gorontalo. A geological fault cuts through the southern mountains, allowing rivers to drain into the vast Tomini Bay.

            Gorontalo relatively untouched by commercialism. Travellers venturing to this place have described it as a scenic area full of friendly people. But the place is catching up with modern life with Internet cafes and cell phone stores. Gorantalo is indeed full of surprises. Beautiful landscapes surround relics from the past, the pristine and the traditional existing side by side. There are even more surprises under the sea. Located in a center of biodiversity, Gorontalo has a unique mix of marine life and species that are endemic to the area. New species are still being discovered and awaiting further research.

            Gorontalo became a new province in February 2001. Slightly larger than 12,000 square kilometers in size, it has about 900,000 residents. Many are traditional farmers. Rice fields and coconut plantations have been here for generations, but the provincial government is emphasizing corn production. Gorontalo City is the largest city between Manado and Palu. Though it is the hub of economic activity for the area, it is still very much a village. The village, however is becoming modern with Cable TV in five languages, ATMs, Internet Cafes, and a profusion of cell phone stores.

            With its parallel coastlines, Gorontalo also has many fishermen. Uniquely in the province’s eastern part, ocean depths drop hundreds of meters immediately offshore and bring within easy reach a haul usually found far out to sea. Gorontalo, according to a folktale, was formed by three peaks rising from a declining sea. This makes sense when you look at the towering limestone cliffs where coral patterns and an occasional fluted clam or nautilus shell are visible. These are the remains of once teeming, ancient reefs whose living descendants now lie far below. 

Adverbial Clause

Adverbial Clause is a (clause) which functions as an adverb, which describes a verb. Adverbial Clause usually classified based on "meaning / intent" of the conjunction (conjunctive that preceded it).

The types of adverbial Clause include:

1. Clause of Time

Clause which shows the time. Usually made by using conjunction (conjunctive) as before, while, as, after, no sooner, etc.

        Examples:

• We will finish after he comes.
• While he was walking home, he saw an accident. 
• By the time he finished, I had cooked dinner.
• No sooner had she entered than he gave an order.

2. Clause of Place

Clause with shows the place.  Usually made by using conjunction as where, nowhere, anywhere, wherever, etc.


         Examples:

• They sat down wherever they could find empty seats.
• The guard stood where he was positioned.
• Go where you like.

3. Clause of Contrast (or Concession)

Clause which shows the contradiction between the two incidents or events that are related. Usually made ​​by using conjunction (conjunctive) as although, though, even though, whereas, even if, in spite of, as the time, etc.

        Examples:

• As the time you were sleeping, we were working hard.
• Mary wanted to stop, whereas I wanted to go on.
• Although it is late, we'll stay a little longer.

4. Clause of Manner

 
        Examples:

• She did as I told her.
• You may finish it how you like.
• They may beat us again, like they did in 1978.

5. Clause of Purpose and Result

Clause which shows the relationship intent / objectives and outcomes. Usually made ​​by using conjunctions like (in order) that, so that, in the hope that, to the end that, lest, in case, etc.


        Examples:

• They went to the movie early (in order) to find the best seats.
• He is saving his money so that he may take a long vacation.
• I am working night and day in the hope that I can finish this book soon.

6. Clause of Cause and Effect

  
        Examples:

• Ryan ran so fast that he broke the previous speed record.
• The soup tastes so good that everyone will ask for more. 
• I'm studying hard because I want to pass my exam. 
• The student had behaved so badly that he was dismissed from the class.

  In addition, to reveal the relationship of cause and effect can be used in other patterns, 

   namely:

            1. Use Preposition like because of, due to, due to the fact that,etc

         Examples:

• Because of the cold weather, we stayed home. (=We stayed home because of the cold weather)
• Due to the cold weather, we stayed home. (=We stayed home due to the cold weather)
• Due to the fact that the weather was cold, we stayed home. (=We stayed home due to the fact that the weather was cold)

              2. Use conjunction like because, since, now, that, as, as long as, inasmuch as

    
       Examples:

• Because he was sleepy, he went to bed.
• Since he's not interested in classical music, he decided not to go to the concert.
• As she had nothing in particular to do, she called up a friend and asked her if she wanted to take in a movie.
• Inasmuch as the two government leaders could not reach an agreement, the possibilities for peace are still remote.

                3. Use transition words like therefore, consequently.

      Examples:

• Alex failed the test because he didn't study.
• Alex didn't study. Therefore, he failed the test.
• Alex didn't study. Consequently, he failed the test.

 

     Some can be changed into an adverb Clause Modifying Phrases by: 
     1) Eliminating the subject of the dependent Clause and the verb (be)

      Examples:
      a. ADVERB CLAUSE       : While I was walking to class, I ran into an old friend.
     b. MODIFYING PHRASE  : While walking to class, I ran into an old friend.
  

        2) If the Clause does not exist be an adverb , change the subject and verb in the 
            adverb clause-ing it into shape.

   Examples :
   a. ADVERB CLAUSE        : Before I left for work, I ate breakfast.
   b. MODIFYING PHRASE   : Before leaving for work, I ate breakfast.

   Clause adverb can be converted into Modifying Phrase Clause if the subject of the

   adverb and the subject of playing the same Clause.

    Examples:
    1. Can be changed

• While I was sitting in class, I fell asleep --> While sitting in class, I fell asleep.
• While Ann was sitting in class, she fell asleep --> While sitting in class, Ann fell asleep.
• Since Mary came to this country, she has made many friends --> Since coming to this country, Mary has made many friends. 

       2. Cannot be changed

• While the teacher was lecturing to the class, I fell asleep.
• While we were walking home, a frog hopped across the road in front of us.

7. Clause of Condition

Clause which shows the requirements between the two events (events) are related. Usually made ​​by using conjunctions like if, even if, unless, in the even that, or in even that, in case, provided (that), providing (that), on condition that, if only, suppose (that), supposing (that), etc.

      Examples:

• If I see him, I will invite him to the party tomorrow.
• She would forgive her husband everything, if only he would come back to her.
• Suppose (that) your house burns down, do you have enough insurance to cover such a loss.
• In case a robbery occurs in the hotel, the management must be notified at once.
• We should be able to do the job for you quickly, provided (that) you give us all the necessary information.

 

Sumber : http://ismailmidi.com/berita-89-adverb-clause.html

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Study Tour to Bandung

When i was second class senior high school, i followed study tour to Bandung which was organized by my school on 26 until 27 February 2009. At that time, we must came together at 7 o’clock in the school. We went to Bandung at 08.00. Trip to Bandung approximately 2 hours long.

After we arrived in Bandung, we visited SABUGA (Sasana Budaya Ganesha). Over there, we learned about the tools of science-based. We also visited the science gallery. And there, we are invited to watch at a dome-shaped elbow room. This room is called Dome Theatre.

From SABUGA, we continued our trip to Museum KAA (Konferensi Asia Afrika). There, we explained about the history of the KAA. Museum KAA has a permanent exhibition space that showcased a number of collections of objects and a photo documentary of 1995. After from Museum KAA, we were taking a rest to have lunch and dzuhur pray.

Our third visit was to the museum of Geology. There are many antiquities and ancient animal bones. After that, we visited the building satay. Me and my friends climbed to the top balcony of the building satay. From up there, we could see the beauty of Bandung City. After that, we headed to the guesthouse to take a rest and take a bath.

At 19.00, we went to Saung Angklung Mang Udjo. Over there, we were invited to dinner together with typical sunda food. After dinner, we watched the Angklung show from Saung Angklung Mang Udjo. The most memorable thing was when we were all given the opportunity to learn how to play the angklung. After that, we returned to the guesthouse to take a rest.

Next day, we were check out from the guesthouse and resume the trip. We visited a strawberry farm in Ciwidey. There, my friends and i picking strawberries to serve as a souvenir. We also provided a fresh strawberry juice had just picked.

After that, we went to “Kawah Putih”. To get there, we could not ride the bus because the road is too high and steep. Finally, we rented a car to get there. We do not forget to take pictures. After we were satisfied, we go back to Jakarta. This is a very memorable experience. We get a lot of experience and lessons learned from this study tour.