Sabtu, 25 September 2010
Water
First Thing about Water
Water is important to human life. The primary importance is to sustain life. It is colourless, without smell, without sediments, without taste, and soothing to touch and taste. Water is usually in liquid form, but it can also have a solid form (ice) and vaporous form (water vapour). Water can be a friend or an enemy for us.
Water as a Friend
In domestic uses, water is used to cook our meat and vegetables, make our soups and broths, help in washing ourselves, our vegetables and fruits, our pets, our utensils, our house, our equipment.
In social, health, and commercial uses, water is used to water our gardens, fields and parks, wash our drains and drainage systems, provide us with a versatile solvent, help to make our beverages, mixture and medicines, help to clean our factories and machinery.
The other essential function of water is to put out fires, clear the air and channels of pollutants.
Water Bodies
Water is in liquid form, so it need a place to fill it in.
As the lakes and rivers, water adds the beauty of the place, enables man to move into areas that are otherwise difficult to access, provides man with a supply of food and minerals, and if the water still clean, it can be used for washing ourselves.
As seas and oceans, water provides man with a means of communication for pleasure or business and trade, has a large supply of food and minerals which man can use, regulates a moist atmosphere for living creatures.
Water as the Enemy
Water can erode the land, damage ports and coastal settlements, flood and fields and residential or industrial areas
Polluted water can injure the health and survival of living creatures, spread water-born diseases
rapidly.
Water can also drown animals, birds, and even people
A Superior Natural Element
Water can be man’s best friend, but, not any man-designed safeguard or force can ever seek to enslave it because it is one of Nature’s superior elements. Water is a superior natural elements because it can move the watermill to produce electricity, as transportation from one country to another country.
If we use the water wisely and protect our environments, surely the negative side of water can be reduced.
Fire
In china, some people had believed for thousand years that fire is one of the four elements that are the most important in this world. Folks in china often hold some rituals to honor fire and its ability to destroy, and also to bring life.
Sometimes, people think that fire is a bad thing. This thought exists because many disasters are caused by fire. But, fire isn’t useless at all. It’s useful instead. And, actually, without this element we can’t survive in this world. Fire can be our friend, but also can be our enemy, according to how we use it.
Fire, is useful in our kitchen. Without fire, our mother can’t cook meals. We’ll just eat vegetables, fruit, and raw meat. Besides, sun, our source of life, is an enormous fire ball. And we know that sun is very important for photosynthesis that exhales oxygen for us to breath. It means that fire, whether we want or not, is very important to us, human being, and every living things in this world. Can you imagine what would be happened if there’s no fire in our life? There will be no life in this world. What a pity!
Even though fire can be friend, but it can be a dangerous enemy if we can’t use it wisely. For example, house fires, that mostly caused by human’s carelessness and kill many people. But human often think that fire is the cause. They do not even think how can fire burn the house. it’s human who always carelessly invite it to come . Human often forget to turn off their stove, or throw cigarette stub not in the place it supposed to be. The other example, volcano eruption. It’s a natural disaster that can’t be avoided by human being. And also killed thousand people in a year. But, there’s a positive thing. The volcanic ash breaks down quickly in soil and the soil becomes fertile enough for farming.
In every negative sides, there are positive things that sometimes, we didn’t realize. So, however, fire can be human’s best friend. No one can enslave it, because it is one of nature’s superior elements. Every living creature must stand before it as a submissive friend, never in fearsome challenge..=)
Tiffany
Sometimes, people think that fire is a bad thing. This thought exists because many disasters are caused by fire. But, fire isn’t useless at all. It’s useful instead. And, actually, without this element we can’t survive in this world. Fire can be our friend, but also can be our enemy, according to how we use it.
Fire, is useful in our kitchen. Without fire, our mother can’t cook meals. We’ll just eat vegetables, fruit, and raw meat. Besides, sun, our source of life, is an enormous fire ball. And we know that sun is very important for photosynthesis that exhales oxygen for us to breath. It means that fire, whether we want or not, is very important to us, human being, and every living things in this world. Can you imagine what would be happened if there’s no fire in our life? There will be no life in this world. What a pity!
Even though fire can be friend, but it can be a dangerous enemy if we can’t use it wisely. For example, house fires, that mostly caused by human’s carelessness and kill many people. But human often think that fire is the cause. They do not even think how can fire burn the house. it’s human who always carelessly invite it to come . Human often forget to turn off their stove, or throw cigarette stub not in the place it supposed to be. The other example, volcano eruption. It’s a natural disaster that can’t be avoided by human being. And also killed thousand people in a year. But, there’s a positive thing. The volcanic ash breaks down quickly in soil and the soil becomes fertile enough for farming.
In every negative sides, there are positive things that sometimes, we didn’t realize. So, however, fire can be human’s best friend. No one can enslave it, because it is one of nature’s superior elements. Every living creature must stand before it as a submissive friend, never in fearsome challenge..=)
Tiffany
Senin, 20 September 2010
LUTUNG KASARUNG
Long long ago there was a fair and wise king.His name is Prabu Tapa Agung.He has 7 daughters.Their names are Purbararang, Purbadewata, Purbaendah, Purbakancana, Purbamanik, Purbaleuih, and Purbasari. Purbararang was already engaged to Raden Indrajaya. Prabu Tapa Agung can not entrust the kingdom to Purbararang and Indrajaya. Prabu Tapa Agung felt that Purbararang and Indrajaya don’t match to be a Kingdom leader. Thinking of it, Prabu Tapa Agung and his wife felt sad. Prabu Tapa Agung worry was known by Sunan Ambu residing in Kahyangan. One night, Prabu Tapa Agung was dreaming. In the dream , Sunan Ambu said”Oh the good king,don’t worry.This is a time for break. Give your position to Purbasari”.
Next day, Prabu Tapa Agung ordered the same thing as Sunan Ambu commands. News was received happily by many people in the kingdom, except Purbararang and Raden Indrajaya. A day after their mother and father was not in the kingdom, Purbararng with Raden Indrajaya’s help, gave off black substance made from plants to the face and body of Purbasari. Consequently Purbasari’s whole body became black and Pasir Batang people does not recognize her anymore. That's why there was no one helped Purbasari when she escaped from the palace. Uwak Batara was told to bring Purbasari to the woods. But on the arrival in the woods, Uwak Batara Lengser make a strong hut for Purbasari.
For days, Sunan Ambu was anxious because his son Guruminda did not appear. Then Sunan Ambu turn to people in Kahyangan to find his son. Not long, later his maid came and reported that Guruminda was in the Park of Kahyangan. Guruminda seemed daydreaming. Sunan Ambu ask his maid to call Guruminda.
Then Sunan Ambu said again” Mother knew, now you're a teenager. Age seventeen. Is there an angel who pulled your heart. Say to my mother who she was. Later I'll introduce you to her.” But Guruminda remain silent.
Then Guruminda reply” I do not want to be introduced with any angel but she’s beautiful like you.
She also said, "Guruminda, the girl similar to mother was not in Buana She was in the Middle Panca Buana. Go there. But don’t be Guruminda. You must be disguised as fox or monkey."
Guruminda felt sad after realizing that he had turned into monkey.He went to Buana with his hope that he will meet the girl similar to his mother. When he saw the forest in the earth, he jumped to it. Guruminda became a leader of monkeys in the forest .
In Buana, Purbarang queen made a ceremony. In the ceremony she needed an animal for sacrifice. Ratu Purbararang called Aki Penyumpit. She said “Catch the animal for sacrifice , If you don’t get one, you will be the sacrifice. In the forest Aki penyumpit met Lutung Kasarung. Lutung Kasarung said”Don’t kill me because I will not bothered you. I come here because I see you very sad.”Then Lutung said again ”Why are you sad?”. Finally Aki Penyumpit told Lutung what he felt. ”Take me to kingdom” said Lutung Kasarung. In the Kingdom Lutung was tied. But in the Kingdom Lutung twisted when he will be burnt.Then he devastated everything.
In the kingdom there was a wise man. He said to Lutung ”Come here monkey, do not be naughty and frighten people, you're a good monkey. Then Lutung was taken to the forest. In the Forest Uwak Batara introduced Lutung to Purbasari. Lutung and Purbasari wanted to be close friends. Then Lutung prayed to his mother. He ask his mother to cure Purbasari. Purbararang was angry when she heard that Purbasari recovered. Purbararang challenge Purbasari. Purbasari should make huma in 1 day. Lutung helped Purbasari. He prayed to his mother to make the huma. The next day when sun rises, Purbararang went to the forest, she was shocked because Purbasari has made the Huma. Purbararang did not give up, she challenged Purbasari again. She challenged who has the longest hair. But Purbasari turned to be the one with the longest hair. Purbararang challenged who has the most handsome husband. At that time Lutung changed to be a handsome man. At last the winner is Purbasari. She became leaders of the kingdom with her husband. Purabararang and her husband were punished.
Characters :Purbararang,Purbasari,Lutung Kasarung,Prabu Tapa Agung,Raden Indrajaya.
Setting:The Kingdom,lake,hut,celestial,forest.
Problems:
*Raden Indrajaya confused to whom he would surrender his position
* Purbararang envied Purbasari and tried to get rid of Purbasari
Order of events :
* Purbararang make Purbasari ugly women
* Purbasari taken to the forest
* Guruminda turned into a monkey
*Purbararang challenged Purbasari
*Purbasari became a leaders of the Kingdom
*Purbararang and her husband were punished
By:Natalia
Next day, Prabu Tapa Agung ordered the same thing as Sunan Ambu commands. News was received happily by many people in the kingdom, except Purbararang and Raden Indrajaya. A day after their mother and father was not in the kingdom, Purbararng with Raden Indrajaya’s help, gave off black substance made from plants to the face and body of Purbasari. Consequently Purbasari’s whole body became black and Pasir Batang people does not recognize her anymore. That's why there was no one helped Purbasari when she escaped from the palace. Uwak Batara was told to bring Purbasari to the woods. But on the arrival in the woods, Uwak Batara Lengser make a strong hut for Purbasari.
For days, Sunan Ambu was anxious because his son Guruminda did not appear. Then Sunan Ambu turn to people in Kahyangan to find his son. Not long, later his maid came and reported that Guruminda was in the Park of Kahyangan. Guruminda seemed daydreaming. Sunan Ambu ask his maid to call Guruminda.
Then Sunan Ambu said again” Mother knew, now you're a teenager. Age seventeen. Is there an angel who pulled your heart. Say to my mother who she was. Later I'll introduce you to her.” But Guruminda remain silent.
Then Guruminda reply” I do not want to be introduced with any angel but she’s beautiful like you.
She also said, "Guruminda, the girl similar to mother was not in Buana She was in the Middle Panca Buana. Go there. But don’t be Guruminda. You must be disguised as fox or monkey."
Guruminda felt sad after realizing that he had turned into monkey.He went to Buana with his hope that he will meet the girl similar to his mother. When he saw the forest in the earth, he jumped to it. Guruminda became a leader of monkeys in the forest .
In Buana, Purbarang queen made a ceremony. In the ceremony she needed an animal for sacrifice. Ratu Purbararang called Aki Penyumpit. She said “Catch the animal for sacrifice , If you don’t get one, you will be the sacrifice. In the forest Aki penyumpit met Lutung Kasarung. Lutung Kasarung said”Don’t kill me because I will not bothered you. I come here because I see you very sad.”Then Lutung said again ”Why are you sad?”. Finally Aki Penyumpit told Lutung what he felt. ”Take me to kingdom” said Lutung Kasarung. In the Kingdom Lutung was tied. But in the Kingdom Lutung twisted when he will be burnt.Then he devastated everything.
In the kingdom there was a wise man. He said to Lutung ”Come here monkey, do not be naughty and frighten people, you're a good monkey. Then Lutung was taken to the forest. In the Forest Uwak Batara introduced Lutung to Purbasari. Lutung and Purbasari wanted to be close friends. Then Lutung prayed to his mother. He ask his mother to cure Purbasari. Purbararang was angry when she heard that Purbasari recovered. Purbararang challenge Purbasari. Purbasari should make huma in 1 day. Lutung helped Purbasari. He prayed to his mother to make the huma. The next day when sun rises, Purbararang went to the forest, she was shocked because Purbasari has made the Huma. Purbararang did not give up, she challenged Purbasari again. She challenged who has the longest hair. But Purbasari turned to be the one with the longest hair. Purbararang challenged who has the most handsome husband. At that time Lutung changed to be a handsome man. At last the winner is Purbasari. She became leaders of the kingdom with her husband. Purabararang and her husband were punished.
Characters :Purbararang,Purbasari,Lutung Kasarung,Prabu Tapa Agung,Raden Indrajaya.
Setting:The Kingdom,lake,hut,celestial,forest.
Problems:
*Raden Indrajaya confused to whom he would surrender his position
* Purbararang envied Purbasari and tried to get rid of Purbasari
Order of events :
* Purbararang make Purbasari ugly women
* Purbasari taken to the forest
* Guruminda turned into a monkey
*Purbararang challenged Purbasari
*Purbasari became a leaders of the Kingdom
*Purbararang and her husband were punished
By:Natalia
Malin Kundang
Malin Kundang
Malin Kundang is a smart boy but a little naughty. He often chases chicken and hits them with a broom. One day, when Malin Kundang was chasing chicken, she tripped over a stone and injured his right arm. The wound became scar and can not be removed. Feeling sorry for his mother who threw the bones for a living to raise him, Malin decided to go wandering to become rich. And after he rich, he promised to his mother that he must go home someday.
Malin Kundang’s mother disagree, remembering her husband also never returned after go wandering. But finally, Malin Kundang’s mother approved him to go wandering with a merchant ship. During the time he stayed inside the ship, he also learned more about shipping.
In the middle of the sea, suddenly, Malin Kundang’s ship was attacked by pirates. All merchandise traders who were on the ship were killed by the pirates. Even most of the crew and people on board were killed by the pirates. Malin Kundang was lucky, he could hide in a small space enclosed by the timber so he was not killed by the pirates.
Malin Kundang’s ship was floating on the sea, until finally the ship stranded on a beach. With the remaining force, Malin Kundang walked towards the nearest village from the beach. The village Malin found was very fertile. With his perseverance in working, over time Malin had become a wealthy man. He has many merchant ship with the crew of more than 100 people. After becoming rich, Malin Kundang married a beautiful girl.
The news about Malin Kundang getting rich and marrying a beautiful girl, have been heard by his mother. His mother was grateful and happy. Since that, Malin Kundang’s mother always waited for her son to return home.
Not long after being married, he and his wife sailed with a lot of crew to his hometown. Malin Kundang’s mother, who saw the arrival of the ship, realized there are two people who were standing on the ship. She’s sure they are her son and her daughter in law.
Malin Kundang’s mother walked toward the ship. Once close enough, his mother saw the right arm of the man in the ship have a scar. Then, he was increasingly convinced that it was his son. Then, Malin Kundang’s mother hugged her son. But, Malin Kundang did not admit that she was her mother because he was ashamed to his wife and his crew.
Because her son did not want to admit her as his mother, she was angry and condemned her son to a stone. Until now, Malin Kundang’s stone can still be found in Padang, West Sumatra.
The Characters:
1. Malin Kundang: a smart boy but a little naughty, when he was rich, he forget his mother and disobedient to his mother
2. His mom: an old woman who waited his son to go home
The Settings:
1. When: a long-long ago
2. Where: in the sea, in a village, in the beach
The problems:
1. Malin Kundang’s mother would not allow her son to go wandering.
2. When Malin Kundang went wandering, Malin Kundang’s ship was attacked by the pirates.
3. Maling Kundang did not admit that the old woman is his mother.
The series of events:
1. Malin Kundang wanted to go wandering to make his mother happy. But, his mother did not allow him to go wandering.
2. When Malin Kundang went wandering, Malin Kundang’s ship was attacked by the pirates. But Malin Kundang was lucky, he was not killed by the pirates.
3. Then, Malin Kundang adrifted at sea and stranded in a village.
4. In the village, Malin Kundang worked hardly then, he became rich and married a beautiful girl.
5. After that, he went home. He met his mother but he didn’t want to admit because he was ashamed about his mother to his crew and his wife.
6. Malin Kundang’s mother was angry because her son didn’t want to admit her and then she condemned her son to be a stone.
By: Jeanie Margaretha
Malin Kundang is a smart boy but a little naughty. He often chases chicken and hits them with a broom. One day, when Malin Kundang was chasing chicken, she tripped over a stone and injured his right arm. The wound became scar and can not be removed. Feeling sorry for his mother who threw the bones for a living to raise him, Malin decided to go wandering to become rich. And after he rich, he promised to his mother that he must go home someday.
Malin Kundang’s mother disagree, remembering her husband also never returned after go wandering. But finally, Malin Kundang’s mother approved him to go wandering with a merchant ship. During the time he stayed inside the ship, he also learned more about shipping.
In the middle of the sea, suddenly, Malin Kundang’s ship was attacked by pirates. All merchandise traders who were on the ship were killed by the pirates. Even most of the crew and people on board were killed by the pirates. Malin Kundang was lucky, he could hide in a small space enclosed by the timber so he was not killed by the pirates.
Malin Kundang’s ship was floating on the sea, until finally the ship stranded on a beach. With the remaining force, Malin Kundang walked towards the nearest village from the beach. The village Malin found was very fertile. With his perseverance in working, over time Malin had become a wealthy man. He has many merchant ship with the crew of more than 100 people. After becoming rich, Malin Kundang married a beautiful girl.
The news about Malin Kundang getting rich and marrying a beautiful girl, have been heard by his mother. His mother was grateful and happy. Since that, Malin Kundang’s mother always waited for her son to return home.
Not long after being married, he and his wife sailed with a lot of crew to his hometown. Malin Kundang’s mother, who saw the arrival of the ship, realized there are two people who were standing on the ship. She’s sure they are her son and her daughter in law.
Malin Kundang’s mother walked toward the ship. Once close enough, his mother saw the right arm of the man in the ship have a scar. Then, he was increasingly convinced that it was his son. Then, Malin Kundang’s mother hugged her son. But, Malin Kundang did not admit that she was her mother because he was ashamed to his wife and his crew.
Because her son did not want to admit her as his mother, she was angry and condemned her son to a stone. Until now, Malin Kundang’s stone can still be found in Padang, West Sumatra.
The Characters:
1. Malin Kundang: a smart boy but a little naughty, when he was rich, he forget his mother and disobedient to his mother
2. His mom: an old woman who waited his son to go home
The Settings:
1. When: a long-long ago
2. Where: in the sea, in a village, in the beach
The problems:
1. Malin Kundang’s mother would not allow her son to go wandering.
2. When Malin Kundang went wandering, Malin Kundang’s ship was attacked by the pirates.
3. Maling Kundang did not admit that the old woman is his mother.
The series of events:
1. Malin Kundang wanted to go wandering to make his mother happy. But, his mother did not allow him to go wandering.
2. When Malin Kundang went wandering, Malin Kundang’s ship was attacked by the pirates. But Malin Kundang was lucky, he was not killed by the pirates.
3. Then, Malin Kundang adrifted at sea and stranded in a village.
4. In the village, Malin Kundang worked hardly then, he became rich and married a beautiful girl.
5. After that, he went home. He met his mother but he didn’t want to admit because he was ashamed about his mother to his crew and his wife.
6. Malin Kundang’s mother was angry because her son didn’t want to admit her and then she condemned her son to be a stone.
By: Jeanie Margaretha
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