Soal UN 2012 – Letter/ Email

November 25, 2011

Information Computer Technology Group
1234 Narrow Road                                                                                                                                    Rainbow, PA  10987

Dear Staff Members:

Good day.

Information Computer Technology Group ( ICTG ) has scheduled a series of employee training sessions as suggested by the President. All departments are required to attend.

The company has invested in new software to be installed in each computer unit. The software will help everyone to work efficiently and effectively. The training session will be beneficial and worthwhile for our company to be updated with the current trend of the industry.

Kindly review the attached schedule that is specific to your department. Should you have question with the schedule, kindly contact the ICTG helpdesk at 123-456-789- local 123 or  email helpdesk@company.com.

May we request for all supervisors and managers to confirm the attendance of their department before November 30, 2011.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Julius Salt           
ICTG Head

 17. Why are all departments required to attend the employee training sessions?
A. The company is going to invest in new software.
B. The company has just signed a contract with ICTG.
C. The training can make employees happy to work in the company.
D. A new software has just been installed in each computer unit in the company.
E.  Employees need to be updated with new trend in technology.

18. From the text we know that….
A. the participants will be excited about the new technology
B. not many people will attend the training
C. the staff members are not happy about it
D. there will be questions about the schedule
E. the schedule is on a separate page

Soal UN 2012 – Explanation Text

                                                               Toba Eruption

            Approximately 74,000 years ago on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia , a volcanic eruption so violent occurred that it proved to be apocalyptic for the human race. Scientist estimate that the eruption may have ejected up to 6,000 km3 of magma pulverized rock and sufficient sulfur gases to form 5,000 megaton of stratospheric sulfuric acid aerosols. The suspension of so much material in the earth’s atmosphere resulted in a volcanic winter that lasted all year long, every year for several years .The severe drop in global temperature had catastrophic effect on vegetation and the food chain dependent upon it for survival-including humans.
            Scientists have examined the genetic code of seemingly disparate and distance race of people and found there’s actually very little genetic variability in the entire human race. The evidence indicates that something happened to the human gene pool approximately 74,000 years ago where only very few humans remained alive on the planet (say 5,000 to 10,000), and the current population has grown from these selectively few genotypes. Our existence in such great number today (over 6 billion strong) is a testament to our tenacious ability to survive.


36. What caused the disaster to the human race after the Toba eruption ?
A. The severe drop in global temperature .
B. The stratospheric sulfuric acid.
C. The sulfur gases.
D. The magma and the pulverized rock.
E. The eruption of the mountains Sumatra.

37. What was the most destructive impact of the Toba eruption around 74.000 year ago?
A. The extinction of human race is Sumatra.
B. The extinction of vegetation and food chains.
C. Volcanic winter every year for several years.
D. The rain of stratospheric sulfuric acid.
E. The 6,000 km3 of magma covering the island of Sumatra.

38. We know from the text that . . . .
A. The eruption was the reason for the very limited genetic variability in the entire human race.
B. A new human race appeared after the extinction of humans 74.000 years ago.
C. Human beings were stronger that vegetation against the affect the effect the eruption.
D. The volcanic materials ejected by the eruption consisted of magma and pulverized rock.
E. The severe drops of sulfuric acid aerosols caused the volcanic winter.

Abortion - Discussion Text

Abortion - Discussion Text
 

  For years, abortion has been an extremely controversial subject. One important aspect of the controversy is whether a woman should be permitted by law to have an abortion and, if so, under what circumstances. Another is whether, and to what extent laws should protect the unborn. People who wish to legally limit or forbid abortions describe themselves as pro–life. Those who believe that a woman should have the right to have an abortion may refer to themselves as pro–choice.

Arguments against abortion are based on the belief that an abortion is the unjustified killing of an unborn child. Most people who oppose abortion believe that human life begins when a sperm fertilizes an egg. Another argument against abortion is that laws allowing it on demand will increase irresponsible pregnancies and lead to disrespect for human life. The Roman Catholic Church is a chief opponent of abortion. Conservative branches of other religions also oppose abortion.

Many people approve of abortion under certain circumstance. Some approve of abortion if a woman’s life or health is endangered by her pregnancy. Others recommend abortion when there is danger that the child will be born with a serious mental or physical defect. They also approve of abortion when pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest.

Many people who think that a woman should have the right to choose to have an abortion distinguish between human life and personhood. They argue that personhood  implies both the capacity for self-conscious thought and acceptance as a member of a social community. These people believe a fetus is not a person and is thus not entitled to rights normally given to a person. Such pro–choice supporters agree with the view that birth represents the beginning of personhood. Perform

Another pro–choice argument is that legalizing abortions has eliminated many illegal abortions performed by unskilled practitioners under unsanitary conditions. These abortions often cause deaths and permanent reproductive injuries. Abortion on demand also prevents many unwanted births and may thus be a factor in lowering infant and child abuse, neglect, and death rates. Also some argue that women should not have to bear unwanted children in a world with a growing population and diminishing natural resources.

As a result of this controversy, abortion laws vary from country to country. In Russia, where abortion has been legal since 1920, it is allowed up to about the fourth month of pregnancy, purely by request, and is commonly used as a method of birth control. In some countries, such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, abortion is only allowed when pregnancy threatens the mother’s life. South Africa, New Zealand, and Hong Kong allow abortion when the fetus is severely damaged. In the Republic of Ireland, the operation may only be performed when either the mother’s or baby’s life is in danger.

Taken from the World Book Encyclopedia, 2007

1.      The text mainly discusses about ….

A.    reasons against abortion

B.     arguments supports abortion

C.     countries permitted abortion

D.    two arguments supported abortion

E.     two opposite arguments on abortion

2.      Who is the pro-life?

A.    people agree to abortion

B.     woman who did an abortion

C.     people who refuse any form of abortion

D.    people who accept any form of abortion

E.     religious group who permit abortion practice

3.      What is the argument of the pro-life to support abortion?

A.    Life begins in the pregnancy.

B.     Fetus is not regarded as human.

C.     Fetus is supposed as human life.

D.    Abortion means unjustified killing.

E.     Abortion should be done by the professional.

4.      The abortion can be done in the following condition, except ….

A.    the unborn will suffer mental defect

B.     endangering the unborn growth

C.     endangering the mother’s life

D.    resulted from unmarried

E.     resulted from the incest

5.      Which of the following statement is not the argument of the people who against abortion?

A.    Preventing any unwanted births

B.     Abortion is the same to a murder.

C.     The law doesn’t permit the abortion.

D.    All religions oppose any form of abortion

E.     Abortion will increase irresponsible pregnancies.

6.      The following countries allow abortion when the pregnancy endanger the fetus and the mother, except ….

A.    New Zealand

B.     Bangladesh

C.     Hongkong

D.    Philippines

E.     Russia

7.      They also approve of abortion when pregnancy has resulted from rape or incest. (par. 3) They refer to ….

A.    pro-life

B.     pro-choice

C.     arguments

D.    pregnancies

E.     Roman Conservatives

8.      …many illegal abortions performed by unskilled practitioners under unsanitary conditions.(par.5) The bold word can be best replaced by ….

A.    proceed

B.     protected

C.     carried out

D.    carried away

E.     brought into

9.       The text implies that ….

A.    abortion is permitted by all countries on the world

B.     all people on the world do not agree to abortion

C.     abortion can be a method of population control

D.    abortion can be performed for a health reason

E.     all people permit the abortion practice

10.  What is the communicative purpose of the text?

A.    To inform an abortion case.

B.     To describe abortion practice.

C.     To persuade the readers not to do abortion.

D.    To explain the readers the abortion phenomena.

E.     To present the readers two different views on abortion.

Kerjakan Keselamatanmu – Petrus Agung 20 November 2011

Kerjakan Keselamatanmu – Petrus Agung 20 November 2011

November 20th, 2011

Kerjakan Keselamatanmu
Petrus Agung
Minggu Pagi, 20 November 2011
Rangkuman oleh: Ezra Joza
Fil 2 12-15
12 Hai saudara- saudaraku yang kekasih, kamu senantiasa taat; karena itu tetaplah kerjakan keselamatanmu dengan takut dan gentar, bukan saja seperti waktu aku masih hadir, tetapi terlebih pula sekarang waktu aku tidak hadir,
John Calvin, tokoh Kristen mempunyai pandangan yg menimbulkan polemik, sekali selamat pasti selamat. Lalu ada pertanyaan apakah kalau hidup sembarangan dan hidup dlm dosa akan tetap selamat?
Namun ada ayat yg mengatakan keselamatan bisa hilang, Seperti Paulus berkata, jangan sampai setelah memberitakan injil namun hidupnya ditolak Tuhan (tidak selamat)
Tetapi aku melatih tubuhku dan menguasainya seluruhnya, supaya sesudah memberitakan Injil kepada orang lain, jangan aku sendiri ditolak. – 1 Korintus 9:27
Nah seperti apa Jaminan Keselamatan itu sebenarnya
Ef 1:13-14
Dan Roh Kudus itu adalah jaminan bagian kita sampai kita memperoleh seluruhnya, yaitu penebusan yang menjadikan kita milik Allah, untuk memuji kemuliaan- Nya. – Efesus 1:14
Roh Kudus adalah jaminan, / ikatan dari sebuah kontrak / meterai
Misal kita dengan Bank, jaminannya adalah benda / rumah dll
Tuhan memberikan jaminan hak waris dlm kerajaan surga itu bukan barang tapi pribadi Roh Kudus
Contoh jaman dahulu, sewaktu Inggris dan Perancis meminta jaminan kalau putri raja Perancis dikawinkan dgn putra mahkota Inggris maka tidak akan ada perang, jaminan ini kuat, namun jika putri itu diperlakukan dgn kasar dan tidak sopan apakah jaminan ini akan bisa jadi?
Maka Roh Kudus adalah jaminan tetapi sebagai pribadi maka jika kita perlakukan Roh Kudus dgn semau kita, kita sedang hidup dlm bahaya, jika kita terus abaikan dan sakiti hatiNya maka suatu saat kita sampai batas mendukakan Roh Kudus Allah, maka Dia akan undur dari kita dan batal lah jaminan itu.
Tetapi jika kita menurut teguran Roh Kudus akan dosa, taat akan perintahNya mengasihi Dia dgn sungguh2 maka Dia akan disukakan dan Dia betah tinggal dalam hidup kita
Apa artinya kerjakan keselamatan?
Mengerjakan=
1. to produce/ menghasilkan sesuatu / berbuah
2. To make gain by trading, menghasikan sesuatu dgn perdagangan, seperti sebuah talenta yg dikembangkan
3. To effect, berdampak bagi org lain
Maka keselamatan harus dikerjakan seperti diatas
Ada satu cara untuk membuat hidup kita berdampak?
2 Kor 1 :17 Sebab penderitaan ringan yang sekarang ini, mengerjakan bagi kami kemuliaan kekal yang melebihi segala- galanya, jauh lebih besar dari pada penderitaan kami. – 2 Korintus 4:17
Jangan salah respon, krn penderitaan adalah untuk membantu kita mencapai sesuatu yaitu kemuliaan yg kekal
Ada penglihatan waktu org dimaki2 itu seperti butiran2 permata kemuliaan pindah kalau dibalas maka malah ditolak kekayaan sorgawi itu, maka Tuhan ngajari untuk mengampuni dan memberkati. Makin sakit kita dimaki2 artinya berliannya itu besar, masuk ke hidup kita agak sakit memang. Tuhan itu adil saat orang memaki2 / menghakimi kita maka otomatis saat itu juga Penghakiman jatuh atas dia dan kekayaan sorgawinya di pindah kepada orang yg dimaki2.
Waktu kita dimaki2 memang sakit hati, Pak Agung punya pengalaman dimaki2 hamba Tuhan asing dgn bhs inggris, org yg sudah penginjilan ke bangsa2, maka sekarang baru tau bahwa Pak Agung adalah org yg paling banyak mewarisi kekayaan rohani hamba Tuhan itu
Maka kita harus cerdik secara rohani, krn Tuhan itu adil dan menghitung segala sesuatunya dgn adil
Sebab perhatikanlah betapa justru dukacita yang menurut kehendak Allah itu mengerjakan pada kamu kesungguhan yang besar, bahkan pembelaan diri, kejengkelan, ketakutan, kerinduan, kegiatan, penghukuman! Di dalam semuanya itu kamu telah membuktikan, bahwa kamu tidak bersalah di dalam perkara itu. – 2 Korintus 7:11
Penderitaan menghasilkan kesungguhan (speed) kecepatan yg luar biasa
Seperti orang berlari lalu dikejar prajurit ditusuk pantatnya, akan berlari lebih kencang lagi
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Penuaian Susulan - Petrus Agung

Penuaian Susulan – Petrus Agung 6 Nov 2011

JKI - Minggu 6 November 2011 – pagi
Petrus Agung
“Penuaian Susulan”

4 Hal yang terjadi dalam minggu-minggu terakhir, yang merupakan tanda dari Tuhan:

1. Total yang dibabtis selama bulan oktober 3000 orang lebih, dan ini merupakan suatu tanda. Tuhan berkata kepada 6HT bahwa jika di 11-11-2011 anak Tuhan bisa tangkap, maka Tuhan akan berikan apiNya, yang akan seperti roket pendorong yang bawa kita maju dengan cepat hingga mencapai apa yang Tuhan mau, seperti jaman Pentakosta pertama – Roh Tuhan turun dalam wujud seperti api. Kebaktian 18:00, temanya api. Babtisan 3000 orang adalah konfirmasi dari Tuhan bahwa sesuatu yang besar sedang terjadi
2. PAP dapat email dari direktur crusade/KKR Benny Hinn saat SHRK di jakarta, bahwa Benny Hinn ingin kunjungi Holy Stadium, kemungkinan pada pertengahan Januari 2012. Tanpa kita undang, tim Benny Hinn yang ingin datang.
3. Rabu malam seorang anak Tuhan Jakarta bertemu PAP. Anak Tuhan ini punya visi untuk memiliki banyak station TV di Indonesia. Dia bernasar jika visi tercapai, satu diserahkan ke PAP. Akhirnya sepakat ambil Salatiga, karena dekat, ada MK, dan ketua sinode di Salatiga. Serah terima tanggal 16 Nov 2011. Grup anak Tuhan tersebut juga sewa transponder satelit pada satelit Telkom 3, dapat jatah 100 channel untuk TV. Saat diluncurkan, PAP dapat 1 channel gratis 24 jam.
4. Pilot project Agro: tanam padi di Magelang, 19 Nov 2011 panen perdana beras Mentik Wangi. Tahap pertama ini hanya 6 Ha, musim berikutnya lahan yang tersedia 125 Ha.

11-11-11 – datang, nyembah, tangkap apiNya karena kita butuh roket yg besar untuk mendorong kita mencapai tujuan yang Tuhan tetapkan bagi hidup kita.

Apa yang selama ini kurang dan harus dibenahi saat kegerakan terjadi ?
> PAP diingatkan tentang peristiwa 5 roti dan 2 ikan:

1. Yang membagi-bagikan adalah pekerjaan murid-muridNya
2. Yang mengerjakan mujizat: Tuhan Yesus
3. Bagian orang yang terima mujizat pelipatgandaan adalah seperti perintah Yesus: mengorganisasi diri kita sendiri (organize your self) – suruh mereka duduk berkelompok masing-masing 50 orang. Maka yang harus dikerjakan: setiap jemaat tergabung dalam Mezbah Keluarga. Saat ini kita kerjakan, tanpa kita ketahui prosesnya, kita akan menikmati pelipatgandaanNya

Saat Gideon perang melawan Median. Di perang pertama kemenangan luar biasa. Saat suku Efraim ikut membantu – kemenangannya jauh lebih besar. Saat Efraim protes, jawaban Gideon: “bukankah petikan susulan orang Efraim lebih besar?”

Rhema: ada “petikan/panen susulan” dalam pengertian yang baik maupun yang tidak baik. Yang tidak baik bisa terjadi jika kita tidak waspada !

Kej 4: 1-8
Dalam bahasa Ibrani dosa artinya miss the target
Kain adalah orang yang meleset dari target
Semua orang beri korban supaya dapat perkenan Tuhan. Hari itu Kain meleset dari target Tuhan – tidak bisa berikan yang Tuhan mau. Ketika target Tuhan tidak bisa dicapai hati Kain menjadi panas karena korban Habel diterima Tuhan. Saat Tuhan tegur – Kain tidak dengarkan, tapi malah menghindar dan meluapkan emosinya – bahkan membunuh
Harusnya Kain selesaikan dengan bertanya pada Tuhan seperti apa korban yang Tuhan inginkan.

Tuaian pertama Kain: Tuha tidak berkenan pada persembahannya
Tuaian susulan: Tuhan mengutuk Kain

Banyak orang lakukan hal ini tanpa disadari. Ada hal-hal yang kita kerjakan dan kita sadar bahwa kita miss the target. Bukannya bertobat kembali dan bertanya kepada Tuhan dimana letak miss -nya, tapi mencoba menutupi dengan banyak hal. Akibatnya semakin mengerikan.

Yes 30:1 – “.. sin to sin..” dosa ditambah dosa
Saat kita gagal minta Tuhan untuk memberikan nasehatNya – bukan karena Tuhan tidak mau, tapi karena kita yang tidak mau minta nasehat Tuhan.
Akibatnya kesalahan berbuah kesalahan, dosa berbuah dosa. Dan biasanya panen susulan lebih besar dan lebih mengerikan.
Secara positif maupun negatif hal ini terjadi.

Seandainya kita bisa jujur dengan hati kita dan jujur dengan Tuhan – bicara terbuka dengan Tuhan, maka akan luar biasa.
Kesalahannya adalah kita anggap Tuhan tidak terlalu lihat – tidak maha tahu, sehingga dengan gampang kita menipu dan memanipulasi Tuhan. Akibatnya kita akan cenderung memanipulasi orang lain. Saat kemudian terbentur sana-sini, justru berontak terhadap Tuhan dan manusia, pahit terhadap manusia lain, padahal akarnya dalam diri kita sendiri. Harusnya kita bertobat !

Kesaksian PAP
1. Ada HT yang berkarunia nabi, tajam, hobynya bongkar dosa- seringkali vulgar: menembak orang dari mimbar. PAP sering undang dia ke gereja Permata, dan hobynya “menembak” pendeta. Nabi ini karunianya membawa orang bertobat,
Lama-lama PAP tidak tahan dan marah. Saat pembantu PAP dengarkan kaset khotbah dari HT itu dan bertobat, tapi PAP keraskan hati.
Kemudian RK tanya kenapa PAP marah. Hari itu PAP belajar jujur kepada Tuhan bahwa dia tersinggung. PAP bisa berikan alasan lain, tapi jika dilakukan maka akarnya tidak pernah tersentuh dan artinya berbohong pada hati sendiri dan pada Tuhan.
Tuhan tunjukkan bahwa ketersinggungan PAP adalah kesombongan.
Tuhan berkata: jika mau besar, harus bereskan hati – yaitu kesombongan.
Ketersinggungan PAP karena sombong. Jika PAP rendah hati maka tidak akan tersinggung dan marah. Tuhan ingin PAP biarkan dirinya diproses sampai habis sehingga siap terima hal yang besar.

Seringkali kita tidak jujur dengan diri sendiri dan menyalahkan orang lain, padahal sumber masalah dalam diri kita.
! Jika kita kerjakan apapun selalu ada masalah – berhenti salahkan orang lain, jujurlah terhadap diri sendir dan Tuhan, akui apa adanya semua kesombongan kita. Itu yang akan membuat cepat selesai. Jika tidak maka malah akan berkepanjangan

2. Awal JKI lokasi di jl Gajahmada belakang gedung Majesti sekarang – samping GBI Bethany yang saat itu sedang berkembang. Di awal PAP minta ijin buka gereja kepada pdt Sebadja (gembala Bethany). Saat lihat jemaat Bethany banyak, awalnya PAP bisa ucap syukur. Jemaat GBI Bethany ribuan, JKI 25 orang saja, dan ini membuat hati PAP teriritasi dan tidak mau jujur pada Tuhan. Akhirnya kemarahan memuncak saat KKR di GBI Bethany, dan petugas parkir buka tempat parkir JKI untuk menampung mobil yang banyak tsb.
Saat hati PAP kacau dan tidak bisa berdoa, Tuhan tanyai PAP dan dijawab dengan kurang ajar. Tuhan bongkar hati PAP bahwa dia iri karena tidak sesukses GBI Bethany.
Tuhan peringatkan: jika sikap hati PAP tetap dan terus iri, tidak akan bisa berkembang. Akhirnya PAP bertobat dan mengaku bahwa dia iri, dan minta ampun ke Tuhan.
Sorenya PAP kunjungi Gembala GBI Bethany (pdt Sebadja) dan mengaku bahwa sakit hati terhadap GBI Bethany dan minta maaf karena salah di depan Tuhan, dan kemudian sumbangkan seluruh kas JKI ke GBI yang sedang membangun – sebagai tanda pertobatan kepada Tuhan.
Sejak itu hati PAP berubah – apapun perkembangan GBI Bethany – PAP ikut andil.
Setahun kemudian JKI dapatkan gedung gereja Permata, dan saat ini Holy Stadium.

Bisakah kita jujur? Sehingga tuaian susulan kita tetap tuaian yang luar biasa dan bukan tuaian yang jahat
Banyak orang yang saat usahanya gagal beberapa kali, tidak mau berhenti dan mengaku di depan Tuhan. Tapi seringkali coba dengan segala cara manusia.

Ketidakmauan kita untuk jujur terhadap diri sendiri dan Tuhan akan membuat panen susulan kita bukan panen susulan yang baik, justru merupakan panen susulan yang mengerikan.

Pastikan bahwa panen susulan kita selalu lebih baik.

Jika hari ini ada orang-orang yang merugikan kita atau membuat kita marah, belajar diampuni – kebaskan! Jangan sampai itu jadi benih yang mengakar di hidup kita.
Jika mengakar – akan merusak kita dan kita tidak akan pernah kemana-mana, karena akar yang sudah membusuk dan rusak itu akhirnya akan meracuni hidup rohani kita.

Tuhan punya rencana yang besar, ada banyak orang terhambat berkatnya karena tidak mau selesaikan, mengampuni, dan jujur

Mari jujur terhadap diri sendiri dan Tuhan sehingga panen susulan kita makin ajaib dan luar biasa

Pohon yang tidak berbuah akan ditebang, carang yang berbuah dibersihkan supaya semakin lebat buahnya


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Vocabulary Exercise - Geography Vocabulary

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Narrative Text - Telaga Warna

Folktales of Indonesia  : Telaga Warna

Long, long ago there was a kingdom in West Java. The kingdom was ruled by a king. People called their king His Majesty Prabu. Prabu was a kind and wise king. No wonder if that country was prosperous. There’s no hunger in this kingdom.

It was a very happy condition. But it was a pity that Prabu and his queen hadn’t got any children. It made the royal couple very, very sad. Some old men and women who was respected by Prabu suggested the king to adopt a child. But Prabu and the queen didn’t agree. “No, thank you. But for us, our own daughter or son is better than adopted children.”

The queen was very sad. She often cried. That was why Prabu decided to go. He went to the jungle. There he prayed to God. Everyday he begged for a child. His dream came true. A few months later, the queen got pregnant. All people in the kingdom felt happy. They sent many presents to the palace to express their happiness.

Nine months later a princess was born. People sent their presents again as a gift to a little princess. This baby grew as a beautiful teenager then.

Prabu and Queen loved their daughter so much. They gave what ever she wanted. It made Princess a very spoiled girl. When her wish couldn’t be realized, she became very angry. She even said bad things often. A true princess wouldn’t do that. Even though the princess behaved badly, her parents loved her, so did the people in that kingdom.

Day by day, the princess grew more beautiful. No girls could compare with her. In a few days, Princess would be 17 years old. So, people of that kingdom went to palace. They brought many presents for her. Their presents gift were very beautiful. Prabu collected the presents. There were really many presents. Then Prabu stored them in a building. Some times he could take them to give to his people.

Prabu only took some gold and jewels. Then she brought them to the goldsmith. “Please make a beautiful necklace for my daughter,” said Prabu. “My pleasure, Your Majesty,” the goldsmith replied. The goldsmith worked with all his heart and his ability. He wanted to create the most beautiful necklace in the world because he loved his princess.
The birthday came. People gathered in the palace field. When Prabu and queen appeared, people welcomed them happily. Prabu and his wife waved to their beloved people.

Cheers were louder and louder when the princess appeared with her fabulous pretty face. Everybody admired her beauty. Prabu got up from his chair. A lady gave him a small and glamorous pillow. A wonderful necklace was on it. Prabu took that necklace. “My beloved daughter, today I give this necklace to you. This necklace is a gift from people in this country. They love you so much. They presented it for you to express their happiness, because you have growing to a woman. Please, wear this necklace,” said Prabu.

Princess accepted the necklace. She looked at the necklace in a glance. “I don’t want to accept it! It’s ugly!” shouted the princess. Then she threw the necklace. The beautiful necklace was broken. The gold and jewels were spread out on the floor

Everybody couldn’t say anything. They never thought that their beloved princess would do that cruel thing. Nobody spoke. In their silence people heard the queen crying. Every woman felt sad and began crying too. Then everybody was crying.

Then there was a miracle. Earth was crying. Suddenly, from the under ground, a spring emerged. It made a pool of water. The palace was getting full. Soon the place became a big lake. The lake sank all of the kingdom.

Nowadays the water on that lake is not as full as before. There is only a small lake now. People called the lake “Talaga Warna”. It is mean “Lake of Colour”. It’s located in Puncak, West Java. On a bright day, the lake is full of colour. So beautiful and amazing. These colors come from shadows of forest, plants, flowers, and sky around the lake. But some people said that the colours are from the princess’s necklace, which spreads at the bottom of the lake.

retold by Renny Yaniar