English for Junior High School

Example of Narrative Text Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih Once upon a time, there were a girl named Bawang Putih, she lived with her step mother and her step sister named Bawang Merah. Bawang Putih’s life was sad. Her step mother and her step sister treated Bawang Putih badly and always asked her to do all the household chores. One morning, Bawang Putih was washing some clothes in a river. Accidentally, her mother’s clothes fell down to the river. Finally she met an old woman. The old woman returned the clothes. She also gave Bawang Putih a small pumpkin. At home, Suddenly Bawang putih and her step mother and step sister were surprised. Inside the pumpkin they found jewelries. “Bawang Merah and her mother, hurry up. Go to the river then found the old woman and took big pumpkin. They were screaming. There were a lot of snakes inside the pumpkin! Finally both of them realized their mistakes. They apologized and Bawang Putih forgave them.

Example of Recount Text Unforgettable Experience Last month we had a long holiday. My family went to Mount Bromo. It was so beautiful. We really had an unforgettable experience. We went there by car. We reached Cemoro Lawang in the evening. Then, we took a rest in an inn. We decided to see the sunrise in the next morning. Seeing the sunrise from the peak of the mountain is an unusual event. It was more wonderful.

Example of Narrative Text The Tiger and the Hare A tiger named Blind Fury became the king of a forest. He made a law that every day an animal should appease his hunger by falling prey to him. At this rate, in the course of a few months, a great number of animals had been eaten up; the beast that remained held council. A hare among them, named Tiny Trick, observed, "I have a stratagem whereby I can get rid of Blind Fury, if you would let me take my chance with him tomorrow." They agreed. The usual breakfast hour for Blind Fury was nine; but Tiny Trick trudged on and came to him at twelve. "Hullo! You impudent little wretch! What has kept you so long from presenting yourself?" said Blind Fury. "May it please Your Majesty," said Tiny Trick, "in a well by the road I have travelled there is another king like you majesty. He said I should not go without appeasing his hunger. It was with difficulty I could obtain his permission to see your maj

Example of Descriptive Text Robinson Diaz Robinson Diaz lives in a small cottage high in the Andes Mountains of South America. He is a cable rider. Every morning he faces a difficult task. He has to transport a local teacher to her school, by cable. The cable stretches across the deep valley from one edge of the mountain to the other. Crossing the valley by wire takes 30 seconds. Before crossing the valley, Diaz fixes a metal hook to the cable. Leather straps, hang from it. Diaz fastens the straps around his shoulders and waist. He does a quick safety check and then launches himself off the edge of the mountain.

Example of Descriptive Text My Neighbor, Reno Now, I'll tell you about my neighbor, Reno. He is a clown. He usually works in carnivals or parties, especially birthday parties. As a clown, he earns money by entertaining people. He often displays many interesting attractions to entertain people. He likes to make them laugh, especially children. In order to attract people in his work, he always wears a very colorful costume. He also wears a colorful wig and he paints his face. Funny, isn't it?