Rainbow Arch Over Clouds

Selasa, 21 Mei 2013

The Conversations About Indonesian Culture


Ketoprak


Ani         : What is Ketropak ?
Budi       : It is an offshoot of Wayang Wong as the modern popular Javanese play.
Ani         : Does it take stories from the Ramayana ?
Budi       :  It takes its stories from popular legends and history
Ani         : How is it played?
Budi       : Accompanied by gamelan music and simple dialoque.
Ani         : Where can we see the performances?
Budi       : At the Bharata Theatre in Jakarta.
Ani         : Everyday?
Budi       : Every Monday and Thursday evening, beginning at eight


  
Ketoprak 


Karapan Sapi


Ani         : Tell me about Bull Races.
Budi       : It is a popular sport in Madura.
Ani         : When is it held?
Budi       : At least twice a month at Bangkalan.
Ani         : How far is it from Ssurabaya?
Budi       : About half an hour by ferry
Ani         : Bull racing is a great event, isn’t it?
Budi       : Yes, especially the annual races for the island’s championship
Ani         : When are they held?
Budi       : After the harvest time in August, September, and October.



Karapan Sapi



Rabu, 15 Mei 2013

Indonesian Tourism in The Form of Conversations


How Large ?

A : Tell me about “Beautiful Indonesia in Miniatur”
B : It is the cultural park giving an image of Indonesian Culture
A : How large is it?
B : 300 acre
A : Where is it located ?
B : On the southern outskirts of Jakarta
A : Is there a museum there?
B : Yes, the Museum Indonesia presents varios traditional wedding dresses
A : What does it express?
B : It expresses the nation unity



Sanur, Kuta, and Tampak Siring

A : Name two popular beaches in Bali
B : Sanur and Kuta
A : How far are they from Denpasar?
B : Sanur is 6 kilometres and Kuta is 9 kilometres
A : Tell me about Tampak Siring
B : It is famous for its ivory carvings and tourist destination places such as Tirta Empul with a fine temple and a beautiful presidential palace
A : Is it far from Denpasar ?
B : Yes, 36 kilometres
A : Iam not sure when i can visit the wonderful island

Kuta Beach

 Sanur Beach

Tampak Siring



Selasa, 14 Mei 2013

TOEFL EXERCISE 3


Nama    : Anisa Agustyaningrum
NPM      : 20210871
Kelas     : 3eb15

1.       The defendant refused to answer the prosecutor’s questions ___________
a.       Because he was afraid it wouls incriminate him.
b.      For fear that they will incriminate him.
c.       Because he was afraid that his answers would incriminate him.
d.      Fearing that he will be incriminated by it.
Answer :
a.       Incorrect. Because there is no antecedent for the pronoun it
b.      That sentence is wrong because For fear that they will incriminate him is future tense. There is an Incorrect sequence of tenses. Form of the sentence should be past progresive/simple past or past perfect
c.       Correct
d.      That sentence is wrong because Fearing that he will be incriminated by it is an Incorrect sequence of tenses. Form of the sentence should be past progresive/simple past or past perfect

2.       Mrs. Walker has returned _______
a.       A wallet back to its original owner
b.      To its original owner the wallet
c.       The wallet to its originally owner
d.      The wallet to its original owner
Answer :
a.       Incorrect. Because returned mean ‘to go back’ so back is not necessary
b.      Incorrect. Grammar error because preposition (to) is not necessary
c.       Incorrect. Originally is an adverb and is not correct. Originally should be original
d.      Correct

3.       The hospital owes ____ for the construction of the new wing.
a.       The goverment twenty million dollars
b.      For the goverment twenty million dollars
c.       To the goverment twenty million dollars
d.      twenty million of dollars to the goverment
Answer :
a.       Correct
b.      Incorrect because preposition (for) is not necessary
c.       Incorrect because preposition (to) is not necessary
d.      That sentenc eis wrong  because when million is preceded by a number and followed by a noun, the preposition (of ) is incorrect.

4.       Sarah ________ that she could not attend classes next week.
a.       Told to her professors
b.      Said her professors
c.       Told her profesors
d.      Is telling her profesors
Answer :
a.       Incorrect because told must be followed directly by indirect object so preposition (to) is not necessary
b.      Incorrect. It is not correct to follow the verb said with the name of a person or people.
c.       Correct
d.      Incorrect because Is telling her profesors is an Incorrect sequence of tenses. Form of the sentence should be past progresive/simple past or past perfect

5.       The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contest because ____
a.       He painted very good
b.      They believed he painted well
c.       Of their belief that he was an good artist
d.      The judges had been told of his talents
Answer :
a.       Incorrect. Because  Good is an adjective and Good describes the noun while in the sentence must describes the verb. So good should be well
b.      Incorrect. Because The pronoun they has no antecedent.
c.       Incorrect. Because The pronoun they has no antecedent and It is not correct to use “an” before word beginning with a consonant sound.
d.      Correct

6.       If motorist do not observe (A)  the(B) traffic regulations, they(C) will be stopped, ticketed, and have to pay a fine(D)
Answer :
(D) is incorrect answer because for paralel structure have to pay a fine should be fined

7.       Fred, who usually conducts the choir rehearsals(A), did not show up(B) last night because he had(C) an accident on his way to the practice(D).
Answer :
(C) is incorrect answer because form the sentence is past perfect, so the sentence should be Fred, who usually conducts the choir rehearsals, did not show up last night because he had had an accident on his way to the practice.

8.       A short  time (A) before her operation last(B)  month, Mrs. Carlyle dreams(C)  of her daughter who lives overseas(D)
Answer :
(D) is incorrect answer because form the sentence is past tense, so dreams should be dreamed

9.       The atmosphere in Andalucia(A)  is open, warm, and gives a welcome feeling(B)  to all who(C) have the good(D)  fortune to visit there.
Answer :
(B) is incorrect answer. For paralel structure, welcome should be welcoming.

10.   Some of the(A) people were standing(B) in the street watched(C) the parade, while others(D) were singing songs.
Answer :
(C) is incorrect answer. For paralel structure, watched should be watching.

Marketing Mix

Within a company, outlets, factory outlets contained the marketing / marketing mix. Marketing mix are four components in marketing consists of 4P namely:
      1.      Product
      2.      Price
      3.      Place
      4.      Promotion

1.      Product is everything that is offered to the public for viewing, held, purchased or consumed.
The types of products, namely:
             1.      industrial goods
             2.      consumer goods:
·         convinien goods
·         special goods
·         shopping goods
·         unshought goods

Convinien goods are frequently purchased, the price is not expensive and do not require a purchase decision much consideration or by habit

Special goods are exclusive, unique and expensive that only complains can be owned by a few people but no matter how in demand the price and purchasing such products at a place known brands, Jaguar, etc.

Shopping goods are items that need consideration to decide to buy it like to do a comparison and search product information from various sources.

Unsought goods are desirable and which are not yet known by potential customers.

2.      Price is an important element in the marketing mix after product and is the only element in the marketing mix that generates sales revenue, while the other elements are the only costs.

3.      Place
Distribution is divided into three, namely:
a.      intensive distribution
b.      extensive distribution
c.       exclusive distribution

4.      Promotion is the provision of information to consumers that are interested and willing to buy.
There are several ways in the promotion are:
a.      Publicity
b.      Personal Selling
c.       Advertising
d.      Sales Promotion