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KOMODO DRAGON

Do you know what is the largest lizard? This lizard is called komodo. It lives in the scrub and
woodland of a few Indonesian islands.

Komodo dragon is the world's heaviest lizard, weighing 150 pounds or more. The largest Komodo ever
measured was more than 10 feet (3 meters) long and weighed 366 pounds (166 kg) but the average size
of komodo in the wild is about 8 feet (2.5 meters) long and 200 pounds (91 kg)

Komodo has gray scaly skin, a pointed snout, powerful limbs and a muscular tail. They use their keen
sense of smell to locate decaying animal remains from several miles away. They also hunt other lizards
as well as large mammals and are sometimes cannibalistic.

The Komodo dragon's teeth are almost completely covered by its gums. When it feeds, the gums bleed,
creating an ideal culture for virulent bacteria. The bacteria that live in the Komodo dragon's saliva
causes septicemia, or blood poisoning, in its victims. A dragon will bite its prey, then follow it until the
animal is too weak to carry on.

This lizard species is threatened by hunting, loss of prey species and habitat loss.

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Types of Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanic eruptions have caused some of the worst disasters in the world. They can wipe out entire
cities and kill thousands of people.
The name of volcano comes from Roman term. It derives from VULCAN which is the name of Roman
fire god. Romans believed that Vulcan lived on a volcanic Italian coast. Romans called the island
VULCANO.

According to scientists, volcanic eruptions are divided in to four basic groups. They are commonly
known as Hawaiian, Strombolian, Vulcanian and Peleean. The term of Hawaiian eruptions are named
after the volcanoes in Hawaii. These volcanic eruptions are the least violent type. They produce highly
fluid lava which flows quietly. This gradually builds up a shield volcano.

Strombolian eruptions are named after Stromboli. These result from the constant release of gas from
the magma. As the gas escapes, it produces tephra that piles up, turning into a cinder cone. Strombolian
eruptions happen when sticky magma plugs the central vent. This makes the magmatic gas build up
pressure until it blasts. The magma is turned into volcanic dust and bombs.

Vulcanian eruption which comes from the ancient Roman belief, are more violent than the strombolian
eruption. Vulcanian eruption happens and brings magma which is more viscous. Vulcanian explosions
are usually larger and noisier than the Strombolian eruptions.

Paleean eruptions are famous as the most violent kind of volcanic eruptions. The name of paleean
comes from the eruption of Mount Pelee, Martinique in 1902. It killed almost 38 thousands people. A
Peleean eruption occurs when the magmatic gas build up tremendous pressure. This causes violent
explosions with glowing clouds of hot ash and dust.
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E-mail is a popular communication facility. Every day, people in this world who have internet access
send billions of e-mail messages. E-mail can send any messages around the world.

An e-mail is simply only a text message. In the beginning and even today, e-mail messages contain a
short piece of text. At present, attachment makes many e-mail messages quite longer. With
attachments, e-mail messages continue to be more sophisticated. It can send audio files, audio-video
files, pictures, documents, etc. People can register to a certain email service provider. They will get
their email address in the format of ---- (email account)@----(email service provider). The “@” sign is
to indicate that the user is 'at' some service provider.

With the World Wide Web, email starts to be made available with friendly web by providers such as
Yahoo and Hotmail. Now, e-mail is usually without charge. Everyone has at least one email address. At
present, e-mail is used by not just millions, but hundreds of millions of people.

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What is a tornado?
Tornadoes are known as one of the most damaging disasters. What is the description of tornadoes? A
tornado is a very powerful column of winds which spirals around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
A tornado will look like a large black funnel which hangs down from a storm cloud.

The name "tornado" derives from the Latin "tonare". It means "to thunder." While the Spanish
developed the word into "tornear" which means "to turn or twist". This is why a tornado is sometimes
called twister or cyclone.

The winds inside a twister can spin around at speeds up to 500 miles an hour, but it usually travels at
roughly 300 miles an hour. This speed twisting makes a tornado the most dangerous storm.

The average tornado has a diameter of about 200 to 300 yards. The smaller tornadoes are known as
satellite tornadoes. These small offspring, about 50 yards across, can be very fierce and do lots of
damage.

The forming of a tornado can be very quick. Sometimes it can form in a minute or less. A tornado can
travel across the ground at high speeds, then it can suddenly vanish. Most tornadoes last less than
twenty minutes and travel less than 15 miles. However, the super storms sometimes travel over 100
miles before they are exhausted.

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A mangrove is a tropical marine tree. Mangroves have special aerial roots and salt-filtering tap roots
which enable them to thrive in brackish water. Brackish water is salty but not as salty as sea water.
Mangrove trees are commonly planted and found in coastal areas. Mangroves can serve as walls of
protection for natural disaster in coastal area like tsunami. According to BBC News, healthy mangrove
forests had helped save lives in the Asia disaster tsunami and people tended to respect these natural
barriers even more, especially after the tsunami.
There are several species of mangrove tree found all over the world. Some prefer more salinity, while
others like to be very-close to a large fresh water source such as river. Some prefer areas that are
sheltered from waves. Some species have their roots covered with sea water every day during high tide.
Other species grow on dry land but are still part of the ecosystem. The Times of India reported that rare
species of mangrove had been found and was also known as the looking-glass tree, probably because
the leaves are silver-coated.
Mangroves need to keep their trunk and leave above the surface of the water. Yet they also need to be
firmly attached to the ground so they are not moved by waves.
Any part of root that appears above the water flows oxygen to the plant under water surface. as the soil
begin to build up, these roots procedure additional roots that become embedded in the soil.
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To : BRIGHT Magz bright_magz@gmail.com

Cc :
Subject : Consultation

Dear BRIGHT magazine,

I am sending this e-mail to you to consult about my problem. Well, in a few weeks I am going to
face a final exam. However, up to now I can’t concentrate well in my study. This is because I have a
misunderstanding with my best friend at school. To make it worse, everytime I want to make things
right of the misunderstanding, she always stays away from me. She doesn’t even reply my greeting.
This problem really bothers me. Please tell me what I should do.
Thank you beforehand.

Tiara

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Date : Sun, Feb 20, 2011 10:08:11-08.00

To : hassensidney@gmail.com
Cc :
Subject : Invitation

Hi Hanssen,
I was asked by Mr. Miller, the leader of our tennis club, to let you know that we have made a plan
for a tennis camp, which is to be held on March 25-29, 2011 at the usual campsite.
We hope you will join the camp. If it’s impossible, how about coming on either of the two days? I
guess we can enjoy seeing autumn leaves as well as playing tennis.

All the best,

Johnson

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To : Connie connie@yahoomail.com
From : Lucy lucy@gmail.com
Date and time : 10 Feb 2011
Subject : My extra-curricula activities

Dear Connie,

Thank you for your e-mail and photo. You look really smart in the Girl Scout uniform. Let me tell
you about my extra-curricula activities.

I am very proud to be a member of the Police Cadet Corps. We usually hold parades on Saturday
afternoons. Marching under blazing sun is hrad work. Although we sweat a lot, we still enjoy it
because it helps us to become tough and disciplined. After that, we have lecturers on a variety of
subjetcs. Sometimes, we also have shooting practice. And during the schoolholidays, we usually
attend a training camp.

I guess I have told enough about my extra-curricula activities. Wishing you all the best!

Yours,
Lucy
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To : ananda@yahoo.com
Cc :
Bcc :
Subject : Spending a holiday

Dear Nanda,

I got your e-mail three days ago. I’m sorry for being late to reply it. I’ve been so busy lately. I’m glad
we will have a long holiday. Why don’t we meet each other? I plan to visit you in Indonesia. My
parents agreed with this plan. Actually, I asked Nancy to join, but she couldn’t make it, so only my
mum and dad will accompany me. Please let me know a good hotel where we can stay and some
interesting places to visit. I hope you’ll be my guide during our visit to your country.

Love,
Michele

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To : veronica_cute@yahoo.co.id
Cc :
Bcc :
Subject : Congratulations

Dear Vero,

I’m happy because you have got a scholarship to study in Australia. Congratulations! You’re really a
clever student.
I’m so sorry I couldn’t join your farewell party last week. Actually I wanted to, but at that time my
little sister was hospitalized because of high fever.
When are you going to Australia? I hope we can meet before you go. And I wish you be succesful in
your study, and you will feel at home there.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Reza

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To : virni Putri <virni_aries@yahoo.com>

Cc :
Bcc :
Subject : Hi, how are you?

Hello Virni,
How are you now? Hopefully, you’re just fine.
Let me tell you. Recently I am busy with school stuff. I always have homework every day. I have to
wake up earlier every morning so I will not be late to school. As you know, my school is quite far
from my house and I take a bus, but I really enjoy it. There are always new things in my school, like
new friends, new teachers and new lessons. Do you think so?
Anyway, I’m waiting to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,
Dini
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To : Mom and Dad

Congratulations on your 15th anniversary. We

wish you a happy life together.

Happy anniversary

From : Freddy and Irene

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Congratulations.

Sweet Lydia!

We are so proud of you.

Mom and Dad

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Happy birthday, Budi.

We wish you a long life.

Andi
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Ramadhan has left us, Ied Fitri is approaching.

Let’s write all the mistakes down in the sand, and
let the wind of apology wash them away. My
pleasure if you forgive all my fault.
HAPPY IEDUL FITRI 1432 H
Bambang Family

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Mr. John

May the peace and love of God fill each day of your
life and light your way through the New Year.
Wishing you and your family His Blessing always.
Happy New Year 2011.

Rara

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