Task 2: Rewriting Descriptive Text
Choose one of descriptive texts below and rewrite in your own sentences!
Don’t forget to put your identity.
Wakatobi
Wakatobi is the name of an archipelago and regency in Sulawesi Tenggara,
Indonesia. The name of Wakatobi is derived from the names of the main islands in the
archipelago: Wangiwangi, Kaledupa, Tomea, and Binangko. Do you know what? It is the
best diving sites ever. There are many reasons why I call Wakatobi as the best diving sites
ever. First, the reefs in Wakatobi diving are unlike others in the region because of the dry
climate and uplifted limestone. This means Wakatobi is an exceptionally clean environment
due to the lack of soil erosion. Second, being a national park, fishing is strictly limited and
the reefs of Wakatobi are protected. These superb reefs are supported and protected by the
local fishing communities who obtain a fair share of the income generated by Wakatobi
dive tourism in exchange for adopting more sustainable practices, such as leaving large
stretches of reef completely untouched. Third, Wakatobi is located at the world’s coral reef
triangle center with its 942 fish species and 750 coral reef species from a total of 850
world’s collection comparing to the two world’s famous diving center of the Caribbean Sea
that owes only 50 species and other 300 species in the red sea.
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall sounds unfamiliar for either local or foreign tourists.
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall is located in Sukamaju village, Ulubelu sub district, Tanggamus
district, Lampung province, Indonesia. The access to this place is quite difficult because Ulu
Belu sub district is a remote area in Lampung with its hilly contours which make this
tourist spot elusive. Lembah Pelangi Waterfall has two levels where the waterfall on the
second level has two branches. The height of the first level waterfall is about 100 meters,
while the second level waterfall is about dozens of meters. The best enchantment of this
waterfall is the rainbow which appears between the valley and the waterfall as the name
suggests. The soft flowing gurgling waterfall sounds is like a chant of nature which can
remove the tiredness of the long trip to go there. Under the waterfall, there are several
spots of warm water which can be an interesting spot for bathing. In this place, you will be
shown a panorama of natural beauty which is very interesting for every pair of eyes seeing
it. Rocky hills accompanied by leafy trees will actually soothe both your eyes.
Tanjung Setia Beach
Lampung is not only famous for its Way Kambas National Park. One of the best tourist
attractions of this province is Tanjung Setia Beach. This beach is located in the village of Tanjung
Setia, West Lampung district, Lampung province. It is about 273 km or about six to seven hour
driving from Bandar Lampung, the capital city of Lampung province. This beach has not been
well known by the citizens of Indonesia yet, but for the world surfers this beach is a hidden
paradise for surfing. This beach is exactly laid on the track of large Indian Ocean currents that
make this beach have waves which are quite perfect for surfing. The perfect wave of this beach
usually lasts from June to August with the height which can reach up to six to seven meters with
a 200 meters length. In addition to perfect waves for surfing, the beach also has an ambience
which is quite natural with white sand along the beach. Rows of palm tree which grow also
adorn this beach. For local people, the beach area is also an ideal place for fishing. Some fish
which are often obtained by the fisherman are blue marlin which is so big enough that its
weight can reach up to 70 kilograms. By local residents this fish is known by the name of Iwa
Tuhuk.
