Example Narrative Text :

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Narrative Text "The Story of Lake Toba"
Once upon a time, there was a man who was living in north Sumatra. He lived in a
simple hut in a farming field. The did some gardening and fishing for his daily life.
One day, while the man was do fishing, he caught a big golden fish in his trap. It was
the biggest catch which he ever had in his life. Surprisingly, this fish turned into a beautiful
princess. He felt in love with her and proposed her to be his wife. She said; "Yes, but you have to
promise not to tell anyone about the secret that I was once a fish, otherwise there will be a huge
disaster". The man made the deal and they got married, lived happily and had a daughter.
Few years later, this daughter would help bringing lunch to her father out in the fields.
One day, his daughter was so hungry and she ate his father’s lunch. Unfortunately, he found out
and got furious, and shouted; “You damned daughter of a fish”. The daughter ran home and
asked her mother. The mother started crying, felt sad that her husband had broke his promise.
Then she told her daughter to run up the hills because a huge disaster was about to come.
When her daughter left, she prayed. Soon there was a big earthquake followed by non-stop
pouring rain. The whole area got flooded and became Toba Lake. She turned into a fish again
and the man became the island of Samosir.

Sincere Will Get a Great Return

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom named Auretto, all people lived peacefully
there. One of them was Charlita, the king’s daughter who was assumed as the most beautiful and
kindest Princess of Auretto.
One day, Charlita looked blue. Because of that her father got confused. “What’s the
matter my beautiful daughter? Why are you so sad?” asked King Fernando. Charlita was just
silent. She did not say anything.
Then, King Fernando decided to make a competition to cheer Charlita again. After that,
the palace representative announce: “I will make a competition. The aim is to make my daughter,
Princess Charlita to be happy and laugh again. Everyone who can do it, will get a prize. It will be
held tomorrow when the sun rises. Sign: King Fernando.”
The following morning, everybody came to the palace, tried to give their best
performance. They seemed happy and laugh, but not for Princess Charlita. She was just silent
and still looked sad.
King Fernando started to give up. No one amused his daughter. Then, there came a
young handsome man. “Excuse me King Fernando. I would like to join your competition. But,
would you mind if I took Princess Charlita for a walk?” said the young man gently. “As long as
you make my daughter be happy again, it will totally alright.” said King Fernando. The young
handsome man took Princess Charlita for a walk in a beautiful blue lake with a green forest
around it. Princess Charlita smiled and looked happy after that. Every body looked happy, too. “I
know why are you so my beautiful daughter. Now, I promise I will environment green. I regret
for always destroying it. Finally, the environment around the kingdom became so beautiful and
green, full of plants. Then, the young handsome man got a prize from the king. “I will marry you
off my daughter.” said him. “That is the prize I promise for you. Thanks for keeping our
environment well. Thanks for making my daughter happy again.”

Narrative Text Example Father Eyes

Once in a city, there was a skinny young boy who loved football with all his heart.
Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had. But being half the size of the other
boys, he got absolutely nowhere. At all the games, this hopeful athlete sat on the bench and
hardly ever played. This teenager lived alone with his father, and the two of them had a very
special relationship.

Even though the son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands
cheering. He never missed a game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he
entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him but also made it very clear that he
did not have to play football if he didn't want to. But the young man loved football and decided
to hang in there. He was determined to try his best at every practice, and perhaps he'd get to play
when he became a senior.

through high school he never missed a practice nor a game but remained a bench-warmer
all four years. His faithful father was always in the stands, always with words of encouragement
for him.

When the young man went to college, he decided to try out for the football team as a
"walk-on." Everyone was sure he could never make the cut, but he did. The coach admitted that
he kept him on the roster because he always puts his heart and soul to every practice, and at the
same time, provided the other members with the spirit and hustle they badly needed.

The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest
phone and called his father. His father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all
the college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice during his four years at
college, but he never got to play in a game.

It was the end of his senior football season, and as he trotted onto the practice field
shortly before the big playoff game, the coach met him with a telegram. The young man read the
telegram and he became deathly silent.

Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, "My father died this morning. Is it all right
if I miss practice today?" The coach put his arm gently around his shoulder and said, "Take the
rest of the week off, son. And don't even plan to come back to the game on Saturday."
 Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In the third quarter, when the team
was ten points behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on
his football gear. As he ran onto the sidelines, the coach and his players were astounded to see
their faithful teammate back so soon. "Coach, please let me play. I've just got to play today," said
the young man. The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted is worst
player in this close playoff game.

But the young man persisted, and finally feeling sorry for the kid, the coach gave in. "All
right," he said. "You can go in." Before long, the coach, the players and everyone in the stands
could not believe their eyes. This little unknown, who had never played before was doing
everything right. The opposing team could not stop him. He ran, he passed, blocked, and tackled
like a star.

His team began to triumph. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game,
this kid intercepted a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown. The fans broke loose.
His teammates hoisted him onto their shoulders. Such cheering you never heard.

Finally, after the stands had emptied and the team had showered and left the locker
room, the coach noticed that this young man was sitting quietly in the corner all alone. The coach
came to him and said, "Kid, I can't believe it. You were fantastic! Tell me what got into you?
How did you do it?"

He looked at the coach, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Well, you knew my dad died,
but did you know that my dad was blind?" The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile,
"Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to
show him I could do it!".

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Embarrassing Plate

I live in dormitory, because I study in one of boarding school in south sumatera. Every
Saturday morning we have Gym together with all the students.

One day after we have finished the gym we directly ran to canteen in hurry. Me and my friend
“koi” became the first person who came to the canteen at that day. We were so happy because
we saw “bubur ayam” and chocolate bread that already provided by school. We took the food
more then our normal portion.

After we have finished our Breakfast. We preferred to have a sit for short time. When we felt the
rest time is enough we directly clean the table and put the chair into the origin place. First time
when we have putted the chair we directly ran to place where we usually put our dirty plate. The
process of putting the plate became a competition even for me and my friend to decide who the
fastest person from both of us is.

When we arrived in front of canteen place we usually put the dirty plate, we shocked because
there were no the container of the dirty plate in there. After that some one came and told us that
the place to put the dirty plate already moved to the back corner inside the canteen.
 Abu Nawas and the King Aaron

The king wanted to test Abu Nawas’ smartness. So he invited Abu Nawas to the palace.
“You want me, your Majesty?” greeted Abu Nawas. “Yes, you have fooled me three times and
that’s too much. I want you to leave the country. Otherwise you will have to go to jail” said the
king. “If that is what you want, I will do what you said” said Abu Nawas sadly. Then
“Remember, from tomorrow you may not step on the ground of this country anymore” the king
said seriously. Then Abu nawas left the king palace sadly.
The following morning the king ordered his two guards to go to Abu Nawas’ house. The
guards were very surprised found Abu Nawas still in his house. He had not left the country yet.
Instead leaving the country, Abu Nawas was swimming in small pool in front of his house. “Hey
Abu Nawas, why haven’t you left this country yet? The king ordered you not to step on the
ground of this country anymore, didn’t he?” said the guards. “Sure he did” answered Abu Nawas
calmly. “But look at me! Do I step on the ground of this country? No, I do not step on the
ground. I am swimming on the water” continued Abu Nawas.
The guards were not able to argue with Abu Nawas so they left Abu Nawas’ house and
went back to the palace. The guards reported what they had seen to the king. The king was
curious on Abu Nawas’ excuse not to leave the country. Therefore the king ordered his guard to
call Abu Nawas to come to the palace.
Abu Nawas came to the palace on stilts. The king wondered and said “Abu, I will surely punish
you because you haven’t done what I have said. You have not left this country”. The King
continued “And now, look at you. You walk on stilts like a child. Are you crazy? The king
pretended to be furious.
“I remember exactly what you said, Your Majesty” Abu Nawas answered calmly. “This
morning I took a bath in the small pool in my house so that I had not to step on the ground. And
since yesterday, I have been walking on this stilts. So you see, Your Majesty, I do not step on the
ground of this country”. The king was not able to say anything.
Example Hortatory Exposition

Learning English through music and songs is Fun

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with
learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress.
Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language
learning.
Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last song we
heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes
unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that songs work on our short-and-
long term memory.
Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of repetition,
which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are effective makes
them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually simple, some songs can be
quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way as any
other literary sample.
Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and
probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.
In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within
oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining culture,
religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.
Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as studying
grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs, learning vocabulary,
spelling and culture.
From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning
English can be enjoyable and fun.