Descriptive Text Speaking

Speaking Worksheet: Tourism and Traditional Food of Indonesia

Instructions for Students

1. Work in pairs.

2. Read and practice the dialogue below.

3. Choose one traditional food from Indonesia (for example: rendang, gudeg, pempek, sate lilit, seruit, etc.).

4. Create a short dialogue (8–10 lines) between a tourist and a local person.
   In your dialogue, include:
   1. A short introduction to the place (city or province).
   2. A description of the traditional food (ingredients, taste, and when it is usually eaten).
   3. The tourist’s reaction or opinion about the food.

5. Use polite and natural expressions in English.

6. Perform your dialog in front of the class, and

7. Write down on your book and submit it individually.

Example

Dialogue 1: West Sumatra and Rendang

Tourism: Bukittinggi

Traditional Food: Rendang 

Tourist : Hello! I’m traveling to West Sumatra soon. What should I see there?
Local: You should definitely visit Bukittinggi. It’s famous for its beautiful beaches and Jam Gadang,.
Tourist    : That sounds interesting! What about the food? I’ve heard Padang cuisine is delicious.
Local      : Yes, you must try rendang! It’s a traditional Minangkabau dish made from beef cooked slowly in coconut milk and spices for several hours.
Tourist    : Wow, that must make the meat really tender!
Local      : Exactly! It’s spicy, rich in flavor, and has a slightly sweet aroma from the coconut milk. It’s often served during special ceremonies or celebrations.
Tourist     : That sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try authentic rendang in Padang!
Local       : You’ll love it. Many people say it’s one of the most delicious dishes in the world!

Dialogue 2: Lampung and Seruit

Tourism: Way Kambas National Park 

Traditional Food: Seruit 

Tourist: I’m planning to visit Sumatra. Do you know what I can see in Lampung?
Local: Yes! In Lampung, you can visit Way Kambas National Park to see the Sumatran elephants.
Tourist: That sounds wonderful! What about traditional food there?
Local: You should try seruit. It’s grilled fish served with sambal terasi and fresh vegetables. People often mix the fish with sambal and squeeze a bit of lime for extra flavor.
Tourist: Wow, I’d love that. It sounds delicious and healthy!
Local: Yes, it’s very popular among the local people. Seruit is usually eaten together with family or friends during special gatherings or celebrations.
Tourist: That makes it sound even more special — I can’t wait to try it!