Jumat, 31 Mei 2013

The Green Canyon Indonesia

If you find it too far to the Grand Canyon in America there, now you do not need to be too disappointed anymore. Indonesia was also owns Green Canyon itself is not less beautiful. Actually, this place had a real name that is Cukang Taneuh. Green Canyon own name was popularized by a French citizen in 1993. While Cukang Taneuh got the sense that the land bridge. That's because over the valley and ravine Green Canyon there is a bridge of land used by farmers around there to get their gardens.

Green Canyon Indonesia is located in the village of Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Kudat, West Java. From Kudat town itself is about 130 km or if from Pangandaran is about 31 km. Near these attractions are attractions Batukaras and Nusawiru Airfield.

This amazing attraction is actually a stream of the river passing Cijulang penetrate caves filled with beauty and charm stalaktif stalakmitnya. In addition, this region is also flanked by two hills, also with the many rocks and grove of trees. Everything was formed as a natural painting is so unique and so challenging to discover.



To reach this location travelers must depart from the dock Ciseureuh. Then traveled by boat or paddle paste is widely available there. The distance between the location of the dock with about 3km Green Canyon, which can be reached within 30-45 minutes. Along the way we will cross the river with green water tosca. Perhaps this is where the name of Green Canyon originated.

So looks rapids with a narrow groove that difficult to pass by means boat had reached the mouth of Green Canyon, where the water is very clear bluish. This is where the beginning of an adventure exploring the beauty of this attraction begins. From here tourists can go on to the top of the swimming or crawling on the edge of the stone. Supplied tires and float for those who choose to swim. Although the need to take this way, fully guaranteed safe trip. Even for children 6 years and over is safe enough to flow down the river by using tires and guided by the owner who rented boat.



The trip will continue to be in a steep basin walls on either side of the river. Walls to present its own beauty, the most unique shape resembles a cave whose roof has collapsed. Also in the top couple of times visitors will pass through the stalactites that are still flowing ground water droplets. After swimming a few hundred meters, you will see a small waterfall on the left and right are so captivating. If you continue to swim then visitors will come to the end of the road, where there are caves inhabited by many bats.

River flow is quite long, so that visitors can swim your heart's content while the flow of the waterfall. In addition to a stunning view over the water surface, Green Canyon will be a separate heaven for those who love diving. Staying brought some diving equipment, stunning views of the notches in the water waiting to be explored and enjoyed, complete with a variety of fish that swim to and fro in the bottom of the bottom. For those who like challenging adrenaline, can jump out of a big stone with a height of 5m to the bottom of the base.
For those of you who really want to enjoy the beauty of the Green Canyon attraction should be familiar with the seasons. Because the best time to enjoy this attraction is The beautiful moments after entering the dry season. Because if the rainy season, it is feared torrential rivers and water colors will be brown.

Before you decide to go to the Green Canyon, you should first prepare enough cash. Because, there notexists bank or ATM. For ATM, lodging and accommodation facilities are complete you can get in Pangandaran. For access to boating, there is available a fleet of boats that quite a lot. There are about 100 units of a boat that can take you to explore this attraction. On each boat will be equipped with an interpreter and task stones to guide you on the way.

DESTINATION ENTRY TICKET Cukang Taneuh (GREEN CANYON)
a. Boat tickets / parking Rp. 57.500, -
b. Ticket Pedestrian 1 (one) person Rp. 12.500, -

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TOEFL

TOEFL stands for Test Of English as a Foreign Language (Test of English as a foreign language), which is organized by an institute in the United States called ETS (Educational Testing Service).  At first, the TOEFL is required for students in countries whose primary language is not English, but want to continue their studies to the countries official language is English, such as the United States, Canada, and Western European countries.
This is necessary to ensure that students from the state of non-English speaking can attend a course in English-speaking countries as well. Among other things:
·         Ensure that the student understands description given lecturer in English (listening skills).
·         Students understand the books that are required textbook (reading skills).
·         Students are able to make scientific writing with correct grammar (writing & grammar skills).
To be accepted in western countries, prospective students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (Europe), even in the United States, TOEFL score required is 550. (Maximum value TOEFL Paper Based Test is 677).

* EXPANSION OF USE TOEFL
Along with the times, even countries whose native language is not English, such as Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. requires a certain TOEFL score for prospective students, both of which come from within the country, especially if it comes from overseas. In Indonesia, TOEFL even be used also for:
·         Requirements for acceptance of new employees in government agencies, private companies and governments.
·         Admission requirement for S2 and S3.
·         Terms of the scholarship application, both from public and private.

*DEVELOPMENT TOEFL
TOEFL itself has several times experienced improvement by the provider agency, ets. TOEFL Test forms ever introduced to the public are:

1. TOEFL Paper Based Test
Consists of 3 sections: Listening, Structure, and Reading
Maximum Score: 677
2. TOEFL Computer Based Test
Consists of 4 Section: Listening, Structure, Reading, Writing
Maximum Score: 300
3. TOEFL Internet Based Test
Consists of 4 sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking.
Maximum score: 120.


Although officially, since the TOEFL Internet Based Test introduced worldwide, then this type may not apply anymore, but the fact until recently, the TOEFL Paper Based Test is still used widely in a variety of higher education institutions as well as for the recruitment of employees in Indonesia, or in the state-non-English speaking countries.

Source
http://www.toeflindonesia.com/

Rust and Bone


Rust and Bone is a France movie (2012), which I liked about this movie is because of the beautiful woman, Marion Cotillard. She is not only beautiful but she is also good at acting because of his brilliance in acting and he gets an Oscar in 2007.


                            
Adapted from the short story by Canadian author Craig Davidson, Rust and Bone, entitled original de rouille et d'os is a French film that has attracted a lot of praise when it is opened in Cannes last May. Especially for dramatic performance Marion Cotillard who also gets a lot of buzz Best Actress Oscar next year, and is touted as the best role after La Vie En Rose (2007).

Alain or Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts) coming from Belgium to France with her 5-year-old son, Sam (Armand Verdure). He was riding in his sister's place. Ali soon got a job as a night watchman club, and met Stephanie (Marion Cotillard) who got into a fight in the club and drove tersebut.Ia also help Stephanie home. Brief introduction can not be called memorable because Ali's comments are likely to bluntly about how to dress Stephanie. Before returning Ali to leave his number for Stephanie.

Stephanie itself is a whale trainer at Marine Land, a kind of whale breeding and show. One time at the show, there was a fatal accident involving a whale suddenly Stephanie brutal and change lives forever. He lost both legs, lost his job, and more painful, had to live like that. In the midst of depression and loneliness, he contacted Ali. Their friendship soon grew, emotional and physical relationship, giving spirit with each other. But their relationship may seem complicated when Ali did not really feel an emotional bond with Stephanie.



Rust and Bone glance looks like a movie tear-jeaker. But Audiard intelligently made ​​film is not sentimental. Rather than focusing on the lingering misery Stephanie, this movie is more convenient to show how two people are exactly alike this unstable form their strange relationship. Visually, many shot in this film that looks beautiful and attractive. Sometimes poetic and full of violence elsewhere. My favorite is Stephanie reunion scene with pope after the accident, which ended with Stephanie standing in front of a giant aquarium with only a blue water background (beautiful!). Unfortunately, I was personally a little less happy with the way the movie ends. The ending feels too manipulative and in a hurry.



Actually, this film focuses more on Ali, but Marion Cotillard as Stephanie was the heart of this film. He displays a damaged soul through intense expressions and body language are very convincing and on the other side featuring the characters who tend to be hard and Stephanie did not want to be pitied. Matthias Schoenaerts also worthy of praise featuring the figure of Ali are hard and tend to be difficult to relate to the people around him but keep a sort of tenderness behind the dark side. Chemistry Cotillard and Schoenaerts also woke up nicely throughout the film.

Minggu, 26 Mei 2013

WARRIOR

Warrior is a movie title. Warrior is a 2011 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, and Nick Nolte. Warrior tells the story of two estranged brothers entering a mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament and deals with the brothers' struggling relationship with each other and with their father.
I think warrior is one of the best movie I’ve ever seen. A good story idea. This film is not just about sport, but this film tells how it feels to have a family. Brother haven’t met, and found in boxing ring.



Tommy home from prison and his father's house immediately. Which he found that his father has been changed do not get drunk anymore. But it still does not change himself, Tommy is still Tommy he was destroyed even added destroyed. Tommy grew into a strong man like booze and also likes to fight and does not care about anyone else.

Tommy has a brother that is Brendan, Brendan is a high school teacher and he was very loved by his students because his teaching style is fun and he likes to joke. Brendan has a wife and kids alike as Tommy but he does not have a good relationship with his father because of the trauma of violence perpetrated by their father to Tommy and Brendan. But Brendan turned into good and responsible man, but he just still can not accept that his father now. Brendan worked as a teacher in the morning and evening he became a boxer to be able to meet the needs of family life Brendan really sad life.


Tommy has been out and free now enter the boxing gym and began lobbying his father to want to be a coach so he can go fight Sparta in the league. So also with Brendan he was on leave from his profession as a teacher in order to follow the race Sparta and the prize is 5 million dollars that can change the way of life Brendan. Brendan then look for a coach who is able to guide him to win in the martial Sparta.

This movie is perfect in watching men also provide lessons for men who have a brother in order to be respectful and considerate to his brother. The film also gives a guaranteed spectacle spektakurel fight great and fantastic.

Kamis, 16 Mei 2013

style in written english


1.    The defendant refused to answer the presecutor’s questions ______
a.    Because he was afraid it would incriminate him
b.    For fear that they will incriminate him
c.    Because he was afraid that his answer would incriminate him
d.    Fearing that he will be incriminated by it

The Answer is C, Because he was afraid that his answer would incriminate him.  

2.    Mrs. Walker has returned _______
a.   A wallet back to its original owner
b.   To its original owner the wallet
c.   The wallet to its originally owner
d.  The wallet to its original owner

The Answer is D, The wallet to its original owner. Because the tense is a best answer among others.

3.    The hospital owes _____ for the construction of the new wing.
a.   The government twenty million dollars
b.   For the government twenty million dollars
c.   To the government twenty million dollars
d.   Twenty million of dollars to the government
         
The Answer is D, Twenty million of dollars to the government. Because I think the hospital are owed to the government.

4.   Sarah _____ that she could not attend classes next week.
a.  Told to her professors
b.  Said her professors
c.  Told her professors
d.  Is telling her professors

The answer is C, Told her professors. Because using told, her is sarah.
  
5.   The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contest because ______
a.   He painted very good.
b.  They believed he painted well
c.   Of their belief that he was an good artist
d.   The judges had been told of his talent

The answer is D, the judges had been told of his talent. This best answer among others.

6.  If motorist do not observe the  traffic regulations, they  will be stopped,   ticketed, and have  to pay a fine.

Incorrect answer is have to pay a fine. Because the sentence is parallel structure. Change fine with fined.

7. Fred, who usually conducts the choir rehearsals, did not show up  last night because he had an accident on his way to the practice.

Incorrect answer is had. Because the sentence should used the past perfect. So, change with he had had.

8. A short time  before her operation  last month, Mrs. Carlyle dreams of her daughter who lives overseas.

Incorrect answer is dreams. Because in the sentence have “last month” is past tense. Dreams change with dreamed.

9. The atmosphere in Andalucia is open, warm, and gives a welcome feeling to all who have the good fortune to visit there.

Incorrect answer is gives a welcome feeling. Because in the sentence is parallel structure. Change welcome with welcoming.

10. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were singing songs.

Incorrect answer is watched. Because the sentence is parallel structure. Change watched with watching.