ET-12 LS.7 Act 4 and 5

NOUN CLAUSES 1. I wonder if you know the name of this cloth.2. I’ll explain what the functions are.3. It symbolizes how the parents of the bride are willing to release their daughter and would like to welcome the groom as a member of the family.4. They hope that the bride and groom will care for and love each other throughout life.5. That not all ulos is considered sacred gave me the idea of a design.6. What I’m wearing today is made of ulos sadum. to obey a rule observe containing many details in a particularly complex or skillful way intricate repeated decorative designs using simple lines and shapes geometric patterns what we need besides a needle for sewing thread a piece of fabric made by the process of weaving woven cloth different from the others distinct Situation: Penny has finished her presentation. Now it is time to answer the questions from the audience. She feels a bit nervous.Listener 1 : Are all ulos hand-made?Penny : I wish they were but nowadays some ulos are machine-made. Well, life is hard for ulos craftsmen and many of them have chosen to go to Jakarta to get better jobs.Listener 1 : Are all Indonesian textiles made of natural materials?Penny : That’s a good question but I need to explain so much about it. Why don’t you and I discuss it after this session? OK? Next question, please?Listener 2 : Can you explain further about how ulos is made?Penny : The threads to make ulos are made of cotton. First, they dye the thread in nila and noni root liquid until the colors come out. Then they use a loom to weave the thread. Did I answer your question?Listener 2 : Oh, definitely.Listener 3 : I kinda like the piece you are wearing now. Can we modify any kind of ulos?Penny: As I said earlier, we must observe some special rules. Some types of ulos are considered sacred by the Batak people.Listener 3 : Can you be more specific?Penny : Well, modifying the ones that are considered sacred might insult the Bataks.Listener 4 : Which one is more expensive, batik or ulos?Penny : Well, it depends on the kind of cloth. It also depends on whether the cloth is handmade or not.Listener 4 : Excuse me. Are you saying that both ulos and batik can be cheap or expensive depending on the making process? Penny : Exactly.Listener 4 : Can you tell me if I can buy ulos at the Indonesian Embassy here in Madrid?Penny : I’m afraid I don’t have the information you need but you can email Ms. Monie Baharboer, an Indonesian Embassy staff member at [email protected] : Time’s up, Penelope.Penny : Oops... I’m afraid we have to end this Q A session now. It’s time for a coffee break. Thank you all for listening.