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Monday, 16 June 2008

water cycle


what do you think about the picture above? right.....it is a picture of water cycle. this time your task is telling how the rain can fall to the earth.

Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Baduy


The Baduy, who call themselves Kanekes, are a traditional community living in the western part of the Indonesian province of West Java. Their population of between 5,000 and 8,000 is centered in the Kendeng mountains at an elevation of 300-500 meters above sea level. The Baduy are divided into two sub-groups; the Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy), and the Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy). No foreigners were allowed to meet the Inner Baduy, though the Outer Baduy do foster some limited contacts with the outside world. The religion of the Baduy is known as Agama Sunda Wiwitan, a combination of traditional beliefs and Hinduism. The Baduy also observe many mystical taboos. They are forbidden to kill, steal, lie, commit adultery, get drunk, eat food at night, take any form of conveyance, wear flowers or perfumes, accept gold or silver, touch money, or cut their hair. Other taboos relate to defending Baduy lands against invasion: they may not grow sawah (wet rice), use fertilizers, raise cash crops, use modern tools for working ladang soil, or keep large domestic animals. Even today, despite the ways that Suharto tried to force them to change their lives and build modern schools in their territory, the Baduy opposed the government. As a result, very few Baduy are able to read or write.
(taken from wikipedia)

questions
  1. what is the Baduy?
  2. how many populations in the Baduy?
  3. what are the sub-group of the Baduy?
  4. what is the religion of the Baduy?
  5. what are the mystical taboos in the Baduy?

Thursday, 5 June 2008

tips getting a good score

Getting a good score requires a good way of studying. If somebody failed in the test, it might be something wrong in the way his or her study. here are some consideration that you can have a look:

  • First thing you need to do is know your teacher like better. Most of them like you to come on time. If you are late, they will send you out of class. Or maybe they like a simple chat before starting class. The fastest way to know your teacher is ask seniors because they have already known.
  • The second is speak up when the discussion starts, because it can set up your self esteem, confidence, and your courage. Your teacher may give you extra mark.
  • The third is choose a good seat where you can see the blackboard or teacher without something that prevent you to see it.
  • The last is don't try to play hooky unless you want a bad score. Playing hooky is bad because it can lose your credits.

questions:

  1. do you agree with those consideration?
  2. according to text above, what things do you always do's and dont's?
  3. do you have any tips or ways on your own?