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MATERI TKA BAHASA INGGRIS


TES KEMAMPUAN AKADEMIK (TKA) BAHASA INGGRIS

A. DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Descriptive text is a type of writig that tells the specific infornmation about something or someone. The pourpose is to creat the vivid and detailed picture in the reader's mind, making them feel like they are seeing or experiencing what you are describing.

1. Generic Structure
  • Identification: Introducing the subject (what or who is being described?).
Example: "My laptop is a crucial tool for my work. It's a sleek, silver HP Pavilion that I use every day for graphic design."
  • Description: The details and characteristics of the subject. Using five senses ((sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to provide a rich description.
As described: physical appearance, nature or character, impression or feeling, function or habit, and atmosphere or environment.

2. Linguistic Features

  • Using Present Simple: fact and general condition
Example: One of the most popular places in Jogja is Malioboro Street.
Note: Do not use past tense (like "was", "had", "verb + d/ed") unless you are explaining something that no longer exists or is no longer relevant.
  • Using Adjective: explain shape, color, size, taste, sound, etc
Example: A large, delicious beef steak
  • Using Relating Verb: link a subject to descriptive information or attributes about it. Common examples include forms of "to be" (is, are, was), "to have" (have, has, had), and sensory verbs like "seem," "appear," "feel," "look," "smell," "sound," and "taste"
Example: The flower smells sweet.
  • Using Figurative Language: Simile (using "like" or "as") or metaphor
Example: His eyes are stars in the dark


B. RECOUNT TEXT

A recount text is a written work that tells the reader what happened in the past. Its main purpose is to retell events or experiences in the order in which they occurred.

1. Generic Structure
  • Orientation: It introduces the setting and participants (who, where, when)
Example: Last holiday i went to Jogja. We spent three days there and visited many interesting places.
  • Event: It retells the events in chronological order.
Example: "On the first day, we visited Malioboro Street. It was very crowded, but I enjoyed shopping there. On the second day, we went to Prambanan Temple. I took many pictures. Then, we tried some traditional foods like gudeg and bakpia"
  • Reorientation: It summarizes the experience, provides a personal comment or feeling about the events, or wraps up the story.
Example: It was fun and unforgettable holiday. I hope I can go back to Jogja someday.

2. Linguistic Features
  • Using Past Tense:
Example: We visited Borobudur last week.
  • Using Action Verb:
Example: I walked around the temple and took some photos
  • Using Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases: These words or phrases tell us when, where, or how the events happened
Example: Last week we went to Magelang by bus. We arrived there quickly and efficiently.
  • Using Conjunctions and Time Connectors: Use these words to link events and show the sequence.
Example: First, we packed our bags. Then we drove to the bus station.
























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