MAKALAH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT ABOUT BUILDINGS

Disusun Oleh :
M. Ekky Satria Adiguna ( 1800822201001)
Muhammad Sukron ( 1800822201007 )
Rohbi ( 1800822201033 )
Rahmat Milandani ( 1800822201006 )
Ahmadi ( 1800822201047 )
Lucky Tia Anggara ( 1800822201015 )
Ahmad Farhan Habibie ( 1700822201152 )

UNIVERSITAS BATANG HARI KOTA JAMBI

FAKULTAS TEKNIK SIPIN 2019
 FOREWORD

All praise be to Allah SWT for giving us convenience so that we can finish this
paper on time. Without his help, of course we will not be able to finish this paper
properly. Prayers and greetings may best be poured out to our beloved king, the
Prophet Muhammad, whom we will later observe in the hereafter.
The author thanks Allah SWT for the abundance of His healthy favors, both in
the form of physical and mindfulness, so the writer was able to complete the
making of the paper as the final assignment of the English subject entitled
"Descriptive Text About Buildings".
The author also thanks all parties especially to our Indonesian language teacher
Mr. Tanjun who has guided us in writing this paper
So, hopefully this paper can be useful. thank you

Rabu, 15 Mei 2019

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword. ............................................................................................................... i
Table of Contents. ................................................................................................. ii
Bab I Preliminary.. ................................................................................................ 1
A. Background. ................................................................................................ 1
B. Purpose........................................................................................................ 1
Bab II Contents . ................................................................................................... 1
A. Descriptive Text About Wonderworks. ...................................................... 2
B. Descriptive Text About Masjid Istiqlal . .................................................... 2
C. Descriptive Text About Taj Mahal. ............................................................ 2
D. Descriptive Text About Eiffel Tower. ........................................................ 3
E. Descriptive Text About Colosseum............................................................ 4
F. Descriptive Text About Gedung Sate. ........................................................ 5
Bab III End. ........................................................................................................... 5
A. Conclusion. ................................................................................................. 5
 BAB I
PRELIMINARY

A. Background
Descriptive text, or in terms of writing simply known as "description" is one
English lessons to be mastered not only by the junior high school children, but
also by the high school kids, students and anyone who loves the English
language. Because after all, writing descriptive material is necessary for the
development of English language proficiency us.
Some of the writers, particularly writers of fiction, has the ability to write
descriptive text so well that writing is very readable at the same time easy to
understand. Therefore, if we are able to master this lesson well, we might later
be a great writer in the future.
Furthermore, explanations and examples of descriptive text could help my
friend who is or is still a long way to learn English. Do not hesitate to read the
descriptive text below, the more we read the more we can understand it. And
it would be nice if we not only understand itself, but also can write their own
descriptive text

B. Purpose
To complete the task and learn the meaning of a text description
 BAB II
CONTENTS

A. Descriptive Text About Wonderworks

Each WonderWorks location contains interactive, entertainment exhibits on

the themes of space, physics, and math. Some locations also offer a dinner
magic show, as well as a 4D XD motion theater. Each WonderWorks building
is designed to look as if an existing building was ripped free of the ground by
severe weather and dropped upside down on its roof. This unique design was
originally brought to life by architect and Orlando native Terry O. Nichoson
of Nichoson Design International at WonderWorks' original Orlando location.
Nichoson went on to serve as the main design consultant for all subsequent
WonderWorks locations.All locations offer laser tag and a multi-story ropes
course. The Myrtle Beach location has an outdoor ropes course and zip-line
B. Descriptive Text About Masjid Istiqlal

Istiqlal Mosque (literal meaning: Masjid Merdeka) is the national mosque of

the Republic of Indonesia which is located in the former Wilhelmina Park, in
the Northeast Medan Merdeka Square in the middle of which stands the
National Monument (Monas), in the center of the capital Jakarta. Across the
East this mosque stands the Jakarta Cathedral Church. The high priest is Prof.
Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, M.A. and the Chairperson of the Executing Agency of
the Istiqlal Mosque is Laksma (Ret.) H. Asep Saefuddin.
The construction of this mosque was initiated by the President of the Republic
of Indonesia at that time, Ir. Soekarno. The laying of the first stone as a sign
of the construction of the Istiqlal Mosque was carried out by Ir. Soekarno on
August 24, 1951. The architect of the Istiqlal Mosque was Frederich Silaban,a
Protestant Christian.
C. Descriptive Text About Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is one icon from India which is very famous for its beautiful
architecture and history. It is spesifically located in Agra. This building was
established during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It took around
22 years to build Taj Mahal. It was dedicated as a mausoleum (grave) to his
wife, the Empress Arjumand Banu Begum known as Mumtaz Mahal.
Although the Emperor had had two other wives, but the Empress Mumtaz
Mahal was the one he loved very much. After the birth of their daughter, the
Empress passed away. Then Mughal Emperor ordered his ministers to design
the Taj Mahal as a symbol of his love to the Empress. The building looks so
majestic with white marble from the front. Taj Mahal consists of the main
gate, the garden, a mosque, a living room, and some white and beautiful
buildings. Especially at sunrise and sunset, this building looks so wonderful.
D. Descriptive Text About Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is situated on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Inherent 1889, it
has get to be both a worldwide symbol of France and a standout amongst the
most conspicuous building on the planet. The tower is the most astounding
building in Paris and the most-went by landmark on the planet; a huge number
of individuals visit it consistently. The specialist Gustave Eiffel thought of his
name for this tower. The tower was constructed as the passage curve to the
1889 World’s Fair.
The tower is 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall, and as tallness as a 81-story building.
Upon its finish, it is higher than the Washington Monument to expect the title
of tallest man-made structure on the planet, a title it held for a long time, until
the Chrysler Building in New York City was inherent 1930; be that as it may,
because of the expansion in 1957 of the recieving wire, the tower is presently
higher than the Chrysler Building and it is the second-tallest structure in
France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct
E. Descriptive Text About Colosseum

Colosseum is one of Seven Wonders of the World which is located in Italy.

This place is a large amphitheatre in the city of Rome. It is a historical relic.
This place was built in the period of King Alfero Gilberto year 72 AD. But it
wasn’t finished. Then his son, Titus, completed this building in the year 80
AD. This building is elliptical or spherical shape which can accommodate
50,000 spectators. Colosseum is recognized as an astonishing work with great
and spectacular architecture. Unfortunately, this magnificent amphitheatre
was used for gladiator battles, animal battles and capital punishment. The
Colosseum is considered as one of the greatest examples of Roman building
with its unique design and elliptical structure. Tourists and first-time visitors
to Rome never fail to be amazed after seeing Colosseum. Therefore, it is
acknowledged as Rome’s most famous monument which becomes the symbol
of the city.
F. Descriptive Text About Gedung Sate

Gedung Sate is the popular name for the governor's office of West Java
province. It is one of the landmark buildings of Bandung and has become an
icon for the city. It was designed by Dutch architect J.Gerber. Work on the
building was began in 1920 and it was completed in 1922. This massive
structure is still an imposing sight today. It is the centrepiece of a large
complex of government buildings set on a public square. It is one of the most
magnificent colonial buildings in all Indonesia
Gedung Sate literally means 'Satay Building'. The name is a reference to the
metal spike on the roof which reminded Iocals of a satay skewer. For anyone
interested in architecture, it is one of the most unmissable sights in Java. It
was an innovative design in 1920 for a number of reasons. It was the first
building in Indonesia to use reinforced concrete technology. Artistically, it
was even more significant. It was one of the first buildings to combine
Indonesian and European styles of architecture to create the 'Indo-Deutsch'
style. It has a tiered, wooden roof, like a Javanese mosque. The main motif on
the front of the building is a stylised Javanese temple. The extensive use of
dark timber for the roofing is a conscious reference to local architectural
styles. Yet the brilliant white of the main structure with its bold arches mark
it out as very much a Dutch building. Gedung Sate is impressive in both its
huge scale and also in its attention to small details. The window niches and
the wooden eaves both feature beautiful and intricate decoration. Any lover of
architecture should not miss this building.
 BAB III
END

A. Conclusion
Descriptive text is a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose
is to describe and reveal a particular person, place or thing.
Structure Descriptive Text (generic structure) are:
 Identification (ID) is the introduction, in the form of a general overview
of a topic.
 Description (description) is contain specific characteristics possessed
objects, places, or people described.
Characteristics Descriptive Text:
 Using the simple present tense
 Using the verb attribute, such as Be (am, is, are)
 Just focus on one object.