ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alamin, the writer expresses her sincere gratitude to the Almighty God, Allah, Who has given guidance, mercy, and good health, so that she could finish writing this thesis. Salam and Salawat are addressed to the final, chosen, religious messenger, the Prophet Muhammad S A W.
The writer realizes that, in writing this thesis, many people have given their help, motivation, and useful advice. The writer, therefore, expresses her appreciation to them, especially to the following:
1. The Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Literature of State University of Makassar as well as the writer’s first consultant;
2. The Head of English Education Department of the Faculty of Languages and Literature …………………………..
3. Drs. Ahmad Talib, M. Pd., the writer’s first consultant
4. ………………..., the writer’s second consultant;
5. All lecturers of English of the Faculty …………………….
6. The headmaster of SMPN 1 ………………, who has permitted the writer to conduct a research at that school;
7. The students of SMPN 1 ………, especially the second year students in 2007/2008 academic year, who participated as respondents of the research;
Special thanks are also addressed to all of the writer’s friends who have given much help.
May the Almighty God always bless us all.
Makassar, November 2008
The writer
