By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: ✓ Describe types of tourist attractions ✓ Use adjectives to describe tourist attractions

From Sabang to Merauke, we have a lot of tourist attractions in . Do you know the types of these famous attractions below?

Monu ment Temple Traditional Houses

On the previous exercise, we have some types of tourist attraction in Indonesia. Although there are many types of tourist attractions in the world, in Indonesia, the typical ones would be: places of natural beauty, monuments, temples, religious heritage, and traditional houses.

Refer to the following table about types of tourist attraction and some example of the places:

Types of Tourist Example of The Places Attraction Temple , Monument National Monument, Yogya Kembali Monument

Theme Park TMII, Dreamland National Park Way Kambas, Siberut, Bunaken Royal Palace, Castle Vredeburg, Fort de Kock , Fort Speelwijk Mosque The Grand Istiqlal, The Golden Dome Mosque Cathedral Maria Annai Velangkanni, Notre Dame Zoo Ragunan, Safari Park Mountain , Bromo Beach , Legian, Waterfall Saluopa waterfall, The Waterfall of Two Colours

Lake Toba, Segara Anak,

As a maritime country with more than 17.000 island in total, we are known with our beautiful tropical views. Here is what Banu, a local tourist guide, said about where he’s from, Lombok:

Hello, everyone! My name is Banu. I live in a very beautiful island called Lombok. It is a nearby island of . Along the island, there are picturesque beaches such as

Kuta Lombok, Tanjung Aan, Selong Belanak, and Mawon. Trust me, these beaches

are still pristine! Also, need not to worry; the locals of Lombok are also very amiable. So, come to Lombok, and I will be happy to show you around.

Now, here is an opinion of Tom, a tourist from Australia, about the beautiful island:

Oh, Lombok is so nice! I went there with my spouse, Anne. From our accommodation, we could see the charming . While we were riding our bike, we found a spot that is still unspoiled. It was a small creek. We could hear a faint bird sound, and it felt so calming. We stayed there in February, so it was time for Bau Nyale, a local culture festival based on the legend of Princess who sacrificed herself to keep the land peaceful and prosperous. The highlight is to catch the sea worms, a local delicacy that only appears at certain period. The ancient procession felt so sacred and exhilarating.

The words printed in bold are adjectives. Adjectives are used to describe a certain quality of an object or person. Learn the following table on adjectives and its definitions.

Adjective Definition

• Beautiful • Having qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction • Nearby • Not far; neighboring • Picturesque • Visually charming; resembling a picture/painting • Pristine • Having its original purity • Amiable • Friendly; sociable • Charming • Having charm; pleasing; delightful • Unspoiled • Untouched; original • Faint • Lacking brightness, vividness, loudness, strength, etc. • Calming • Not windy or stormy • Peaceful • Characterized by peace; free from war or disorder • Prosperous • Having good fortune • Ancient • Very old • Sacred • Dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose • Exhilarating • Causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness

Multiple adjectives can be used to describe the same or similar meaning – this is called a synonym. Learn the following synonym of adjectives!

Adjective Synonym

Beautiful Gorgeous; pretty; splendid

Nearby Close-by; neighboring

Picturesque Scenic

Pristine Natural; crystal clear

Amiable Friendly; good-natured

Charming Appealing; charismatic

Unspoiled Clean; clear; unpolluted

Faint Distant; mild; soft

Calming Serene

Peaceful Harmonious; steady

Prosperous Fortunate; wealthy

Ancient Antique; archaic

Sacred Divine; spiritual; solemn

Exhilarating Exciting; breathtaking; thrilling

Choose the correct answers!

1. The above picture shows a type of tourist attraction. It is a …… A. monument B. tower C. zoo D. cathedral

2. The above picture shows a type of tourist attraction. It is a …… A. monument B. palace C. castle D. cathedral

3. The above picture shows a type of tourist attraction. It is a …… A. monument B. palace C. castle D. cathedral

4. The above picture shows a type of tourist attraction. It is a …… A. lake B. river C. water park D. waterfall

5. The above picture shows a type of tourist attraction. It is a …… A. lake B. river C. water park D. waterfall 6. Ben : …… do you like visiting mountains? George : I love the fresh air and the wonderful sceneries viewed from the highland. The word that best complete the conversation above is…… A. What B. How C. Why D. Which

7. Cindy : …… place do you prefer, beach or waterfall? Jane : Beach is more interesting for me. The word that best complete the conversation above is…… A. Where B. What C. Why D. Which 8. Yoga: Do you like visiting Indonesia, sir? Sam: ……………………… The answer that best complete the conversation above is…… A. Yes, it’s my first time visiting Indonesia. B. Yes, Indonesia is a lovely country. C. I will spend my holiday in Indonesia. D. I like visiting historical monument better than natural places. 9. Liza : Have you ever visited Toba Lake? Lucy : Yes. Liza : ………………? Lucy : It is truly a huge lake. There are many big trees around the lake so the air is so fresh. The water of the lake is clean and cold. The question that best complete the conversation above is…… A. Do you like spending your time there B. Can I see your pictures during visiting the lake C. Can you describe the lake D. Will you go there soon 10. Sarah : …………………? Marry : It’s a building that is created to honour a special person or event.

The question that best complete the conversation above is…… A

A. Have you ever gone to a temple? Key nswer B. What do you know about national park? C. Can you explain the definition of a castle?

D. What is a monument?

9. 3. 10. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 2. 1.

C C D B D C A D B A