Activity 4

Read the following text aloud, in turns.

    A vacation to Aceh Province is worth the time and money as you can find many attractions. For those who love adventuring and visiting a new place, Rubiah Island should be the next destination. It belongs to Weh Archipelago and is located near Sabang City. The island is famous for its underwater scenery and peaceful nuance.

    The name derives from a woman named Nyak Rubiah, one of 44 holy guardians of Sabang City. Tourists can learn more about the legend from local people. Another charm of the island is the presence of a coral transplantation site. On the site, tourists can learn how to cultivate and retain corals.

    Rubiah Island is approximately 2,600 hectares wide and it features various natural attractions, such as beaches, dense trees, crystal clear seawater, breezy wind, and white sand shoreline. In terms of nuance, the island is both peaceful and soothing, so it is suitable for relaxation. Also, due to the charm of the underwater scenery, the locals name the island Rubiah Sea Park! Not to mention, it becomes one of the best tourist destinations in Aceh Province, including Weh Island and its surroundings.

    This island belongs to Sabang City, which is famous for its marine tourism. No wonder, the best activity to do on Rubiah Island is water sports. Tourists can enjoy either swimming or snorkeling in the sea, and see many beautiful fishes and corals. The water is warm and comes with good visibility, after all. As for the snorkeling gear, tourists can either rent it or bring their own. Visitors should do snorkeling in a group to avoid getting lost. For those who love sea creatures, many kinds of fish are often seen on the beach, such as Kepe-Kepe, Kerapu, Mayor, and Botana. Thanks to its crystal clear seawater, it is easy to spot those beautiful sea Attitude creatures even from the shoreline.

    The fact is that Rubiah is an uninhabited island, so it offers a pristine and serene atmosphere to visitors. However, some locals conduct businesses there by opening small food stalls and other services. It is a good thing for tourists as they can get food and drinks easily when exploring the island.

Adapted from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200124105957/https://www.indonesia-tourism.com/aceh/rubiah_island.html (February 6, 2021)

Answer the following questions based on the text in Activity 4.

Why is the place named Rubiah?