Mister Guru

Direction: Choose the best answer to the questions

1. Boy : What are you going to do after completing your study? Are you going to the university?
   Girl : No, ..., and you?
   Boy : I do too.
   A. I plan to look for a job.
   B. I'm going to apply for a scholarship.
   C. I hope to finish my study soon.
   D. The university will open in September.


2. Boy : Hi, .... My name's Andi. Nice to meet you.
   Girl : Hi, Andi. Nice to meet you, too. I'm Riska.
   A. Can I help you?
   B. May I introduce myself?
   C. Can I introduce Andi.
   D. Have you met Andi before?


3. Girl : Which one is your mother?
   Boy : You can't miss her. Everybody can see her from a distance. ....
   A. She is the tallest in the group.
   B. She was wearing a blue sweater.
   C. She has been here for a while.
   D. She will see you in a moment.


4. Man : Can you help me with this report?
   Woman : OK. ... after lunch.
   A. I might do it
   B. I've already finished it
   C. We had a meeting to report
   D. I've something to do


5. Woman : Hello. ...?
   Man : Yes, speaking.
   Woman : I need some information about the product you launched yesterday.
   A. Could you put me through, please?
   B. Could I speak to Mr. Smith, please?
   C. Would you tell me about your product, please?
   D. Could you hold on a minute, please?


6. Woman : Mulia Travel. Can I help you?
   Man : ....
   A. Could I book two tables, please?
   B. Can I reserve two single rooms?
   C. Can I have a glass of orange juice?
   D. Could I make a reservation for Bali today?


7. Man : How about the purchasing document? Can I have it now?
   Woman : ..., Sir. I'll put it on your desk soon after I finish.
   A. I've already done it.
   B. I am typing it right now.
   C. I finished it this morning.
   D. I could help you immediately.


8. Man : Have you copied the letters ... yesterday?
   Woman : Yes, I have. Here they are.
   A. I sent you
   B. I type for you
   C. I dictate to you
   D. I ask you


9. Hilmi : Hi, Anwar. Where shall we go this afternoon?
   Anwar : Well, ....
   Hilmi : Sounds good! It serves good quality of coffee.
   A. what about having some drinks at the Plaza?
   B. how about calling Nita to join us?
   C. do you feel like singing at "Heaven" Karaoke?
   D. shall we go the beach?


10. Man : Could you tell me how to use the Automated Teller Machine?
    Woman : Just follow the instruction. Insert your card into the slot. Enter your PIN, then press "withdraw" and the amount of money you want. You'll be able to withdraw your money ....
    Man : Allright, thanks.
    A. when you need the money.
    B. if you wrote all the instructions
    C. if you follow the instructions.
    D. when you read the manual.


11. Man : What does a waiter do?
    Woman : He ....
    A. welcomes guests in the front lobby of a hotel
    B. helps guests carry their luggage into their rooms
    C. serves food and drinks to the guests at a restaurant
    D. prepares food and drinks to sell at a restaurant


12. Guest: “I’m sorry, but there's a fly in my soup.”
    Waiter: “We’re very sorry, Sir. ....”
    A. We will replace it.
    B. We believe it's impossible.
    C. Please let me tell our manager about it.
    D. Would you reorder your soup, Sir?


13. Receptionist : Ramayana Hotel. Good afternoon. Can I help you?
    Guest : I booked a room by telephone last week, and I'd like to confirm it.
    Receptionist : ....
    Guest : This is Wilson from Sidney, Australia.
    A. Who are you?
    B. May I have your name, Sir?
    C. Yes, there is a reservation with that name.
    D. We hope you enjoy your stay here.


14. Woman : Can you tell me about the young leaders program?
    Man : Well, it is designed to receive and train those who are prepared to be the leaders of the country in the future.
    
    What does the underlined word refer to?
    A. Leaders
    B. The programs
    C. Trainers
    D. Young people


15. Woman : What was the announcement about?
    Man : It said that planes from Surabaya to Jakarta will be delayed ... bad weather.
    A. in case of
    B. because
    C. regardless of
    D. due to


16. Man : Excuse me. ....
    Woman : Sure. It's next to the lift at the end of this corridor.
    A. Do you know where the corridor leads to?
    B. Could you show me where the lift is?
    C. Could you tell me where the toilet is?
    D. How do I get to the third floor?


17. Girl : Why haven't you done your English assignment?
    Boy : Oh, I completely forgot.
    Girl : Today's the deadline, so ....
    Boy : Allright, I will. Thanks for reminding me.
    A. you can do it later.
    B. you'd better hurry up.
    C. let me help you with the assignment.
    D. don't forget to do your next assignments


18. Dina : I hope you can fix my car. It won't start.
    Randy : Sorry, Dina. I know nothing about cars. I think ....
    A. you should call a mechanic.
    B. you need to go to a gas station
    C. I can show you a nearby car showroom.
    D. I will help you after I finish.


19. Man : Have you heard about the big sale in the Plaza next month?
    Woman : Yes. Prices ... up to 50% for local products.
    A. will be reduced
    B. were reduced
    C. may increase
    D. will fluctuate


20. Man : The workshop will be held in Jakarta next Monday. Shall I go by plane or by bus?
    Woman : .... It's more expensive, but you'll save much time.
    Man : I think so, but I need to book the ticket several days in advance.
    A. You should go by bus.
    B. Shall I book the ticket for you?
    C. You shall know how to get there.
    D. You'd better go by plane.



Questions 21 - 23 refer to the following letter.

30 Jalan Pramuka
Makassar 90576
July 3rd, 2022


HR Manager
Makassar Golden Hotel
Jln. Pasar Ikan
Makassar

Dear Sir/Madam,

Being interested in the post of Waiter Supervisor you advertised in yesterday's Kompas, I would like to apply for the vacancy.

I am 24 years old and graduated from SMK Pariwisata majoring in "Restaurant Service". Currently, I am working at "Seafood Restaurant".

Attaching copies of my certifictes, CV, and my recent photograph, I am available for an interview at your convenience. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Faithfully yours,
Kareem


21. What position does Kareem apply for?
    A. A manager
    B. A service supervisor
    C. A waiter supervisor
    D. A restaurant supervisor


22. What does Kareem expect from his application?
    A. He will be invited for an interview.
    B. He will work at "Seafood Restaurant".
    C. He expects a position at "Kompas".
    D. He will stay at "Makassar Golden Hotel".


23. What is the synonym of the word "recent" in paragraph 3?
    A. latest
    B. excellent
    C. particular
    D. decent



Questions 24 - 26 refer to the following information.


Doctors agree that most people don't get enough exercises. This is especially a problem for office workers. A visit to the gym once or twice a week is not enough.

However, it is easy to find small ways to exercise daily. For example, you can use the stairs instead of the elevator. You can also take a short walk during your lunch hour. A little exercise everyday can improve your health a lot.


24. According to the text, people who don't get enough exercises are usually ....
    A. doctors
    B. lazy
    C. gyms managers
    D. office workers


25. "This is ...." (sentence 2)
    The underlined word refers to ....
    A. a visit to the gym
    B. doctor's agreement
    C. most people's problem
    D. not getting enough exercise


26. What does the above text suggest?
    A. Office workers should go to the gym regularly.
    B. Office workers should have a little exercise everyday.
    C. We should visit the gym once or twice a week.
    D. Office workers often have problems with their doctors.



Questions 27 - 29 refer to the following advertisement.

Come and celebrate our anniversary on Saturday September 17, at 10 a.m.
Adults and teenagers Rp100,000/person.
Buffet, snack, and soft drink included in the price.
Please contact Eli at 0852 5382 3771 for further information.
Email: Reservation@LagoonRestaurant.com


27. Which of the following is NOT included in the ticket price?
    A. Soft drink
    B. Buffet
    C. Snack
    D. Anniversary gift


28. "... Please contact Eli ...."
    The word "contact" can be best replaced with ..."
    A. speak
    B. talk
    C. call
    D. tell


29. Where can we get this offer according to the advertisement?
    A. Ticket booth
    B. Department Store
    C. Buffet Restaurant
    D. Chinese Restaurant



Questions 30 - 32 refer to the following information.

Many cars have a fuel warning light. When the level of fuel (petrol) in the tank is very low, this light switches on and the driver can see that he needs more petrol. How does this light work?

When the level of the fuel falls, the float moves downwards. When this happens, the arm also moves downwards and makes the lever touch an electrical contact. This switches on the fuel light in the car.

When the driver sees the fuel warning light, he puts more petrol into the tank. This makes the fuel level rise and pushes the float upwards. When the float rises, it makes the arm move upwards and this causes the lever to move upwards also. The fuel warning light then switches off.


30. When the driver puts more petrol into the tank, ....
    A. the fuel warning light turns on
    B. the fuel level rises and pushes the float upwards
    C. the driver makes the arm moves downwards
    D. the car needs more petrol


31. The driver knows that the petrol is very low from ....
    A. the level of oil
    B. the fuel warning light
    C. the electrical contact
    D. the rising of the float


32. What is the antonym of the word "downwards" in paragraph 2?
    A. homewards
    B. towards
    C. upwards
    D. rewards



Questions 33 - 35 refer to the following information.

28 Jalan Pejanggik
Mataram, Lombok
November 1, 2022
The Personnel Manager
Senggigi Beach Hotel
Raya Senggigi 28162
Mataram, Lombok

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am applying for the position of receptionist advertised in Lombok Post on October 28.

I am 21 years old, and graduated from Mataram University last year. I have been with the Lombok Raya Hotel as a receptionist for two years, but I am interested in gaining new experience in an international hotel such as Senggigi Beach Hotel.

To provide you with my particulars, I enclose my curriculum vitae, a recent photograph, academic records, and a letter of reference from previous employer.

I would be available for an interview at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,
Dinda Rara


33. Where does DInda Rara get the information about the vacancy?
    A. Senggigi Beach Hotel
    B. Mataram University
    C. Lombok Raya Hotel
    D. Lombok Post


34. What will the manager most probably do after reading the letter?
    A. He/she will ask Dinda Rara to stay at the hotel.
    B. He/she will offer Dinda Rara a higher position.
    C. He/she will contact Dinda Rara for an interview.
    D. He/she will sign Dinda Rara's application letter.


35. "...in gaining new experience ...." (paragraph 3)
    The synonym of the underlined word is ....
    A. accepting
    B. taking
    C. giving
    D. obtaining



Questions 36 - 39 refer to the following table.

Inter City Europe	Rail Time	Air Time
Paris to Amsterdam	5 hrs	1 hr
Paris to Madrid	13 hrs	1 hr 50 mins
Paris to Nice	7 hrs	1 hr 20 mins
Frankfurt to Rome	12 hrs	1 hr 45 mins
Frankfurt to Brussels	5 hrs 30 mins	1 hr
Frankfurt to Vienna	9 hrs	1 hr 20 mins
London to Edinburgh	4 hrs 30 mins	1 hr 15 mins
London to Paris	5 hrs 30 mins	1 hr 5 mins

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36. Which city is closest to Paris by air?
    A. London
    B. Nice
    C. Amsterdam
    D. Madrid


37. Which two cities are furthest apart by rail?
    A. Paris and Madrid
    B. Paris and Nice
    C. Frankfurt and Rome
    D. Frankfurt and Vienna


38. If you take a 9 a.m. flight from London to Paris, what time will you most likely arrive?
    A. 10:05 a.m.
    B. 10:05 p.m.
    C. 2:30 p.m.
    D. 2:30 a.m.


39. What is the longest flight?
    A. Paris to Madrid
    B. Paris to Nice
    C. Frankfurt to Rome
    D. Frankfurt to Vienna



Questions 40 - 43 refer to the following information.

How to Ride an Elevator

1. Press the "up" or "down" button.
   When you arrive at the elevator, decide which way you are going, press the "up" or "down" button, and be ready to wait.
2. Allow any people to leave before entering.
   Stand clear of the door. Take a step aside and allow passengers enough space to make their way out of the elevator.
3. Make certain the elevator is going in your direction.
   Most elevators have signals to show if they are going down or up. In case you cannot find any signal, ask the passengers on the elevator which way they are headed.
4. Decide if the elevator has enough space.
   Before entering the elevator, assess what space remains. If you cannot see enough room for you, let the door closes and wait for another elevator.
5. Enter and find an empty spot in the elevator.
   Locate a section in the elevator where you will feel comfortable and it is convenient for your exit. The back of the elevator is the ideal location; it leaves room for other passengers to enter or exit, and it secures a good spot for longer rides.
6. Select your floor.
   The majority of the floor buttons in an elevator are numbered; basement, garage, street level, lobby, etc. may be represented by letters. In some elevators, double-tapping on a lighted button allows you to cancel a floor call.
7. Pay attention to the stops.
   As you ride, be aware of stops for two reasons. First, you have to give people space to help them enter or exit. Second, being ready will help you get to your floor without any issues
8. Make sure the door opens on your floor.
   When the elevator stops, the door should open either automatically or manually. If the door won't open, search for an intercom or alarm button. If the elevator is jammed, qualified assistants will be notified.
9. Exit quickly.
   Missing your floor will only delay you. Also, be mindful that other passengers may need to exit as well. Being swift about your exit helps everyone.


40. What is the purpose of the text?
    A. To explain how elevators work
    B. To give information about elevators
    C. To give tips on riding elevators
    D. To invite people to use elevators


41. Who may find the text useful?
    A. People who repairs broken elevators
    B. People who often use and ride elevators
    C. People who maintain and operate elevators
    D. People who install elevators in buildings


42. According to the text, what should you do when you arrive at the elevator?
    A. Decide which way to take, right or left
    B. Press "up" or "down" button
    C. Ask where the elevator is going
    D. Wait until the elevator arrives


43. The followings are what we should do when the elevator stops but the door doesn't open, EXCEPT ....
    A. Press the alarm button
    B. Find an intercom
    C. Try to contact hotel assistants
    D. Exit quickly



Questions 44 - 48 refer to the following text.

Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, was born on 21 June 1961. His education began in State Primary School 111, Tirtoyoso, known for being a school for the less wealthy citizens.
At the age of twelve, he started helping his father in his furniture workshop. After primary school, he continued his studies in SMP Negeri 1 Surakarta (middle school) and SMA Negeri 6 Surakarta. In 1985, he graduated from Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta.
He then worked for his grandfather’s furniture factory before establishing his own company called Rakabu, whose namesake is the name of his first child. The company’s fine furniture product started penetrating the European market where he met a customer named Bernard who gave him the nickname “Jokowi”.
Jokowi became the mayor of Surakarta after winning the mayoral election in 2005. His leadership style, including his 'blusukan' culture, was successful in establishing an interactive relationship with the people of Solo, through which he was able to induce people’s strong faith in him. He adopted the development framework of European cities (which he frequently traveled to as a businessman) into his own city of Surakarta.
Jokowi won Jakarta's gubernatorial election in 2012. He continued his 'blusukan' practice to local communities, often in quite poor areas and slums across Jakarta. During these visits, he wore simple informal clothes and stopped at markets or walked along narrow Jakarta alleys to listen and witness firsthand about issues addressed by local residents such as the price of food, housing difficulties, flooding, and transportation. Polling and media coverage suggested that Jokowi’s hands-on style proved very popular both in Jakarta and elsewhere in Indonesia.
During his governance, numerous achievements were made, such as the initiation of KJS (Kartu Jakarta Sehat) and KJP (Kartu Jakarta Pintar), the construction of Jakarta MRT, initiation of transparency programs, such as online taxes, e-budgeting, e-purchasing, and a cash management system, relocation of street vendors in Pasar Minggu and Pasar Tanah Abang to a new building, renovation of traditional markets, and initiation of dredging and reservoir normalization projects, including the normalization of Pluit Reservoir, Ria Rio Reservoir, and Pesanggrahan River, which was effective in reducing the flood problems in Jakarta.
On 20 October 2014, Joko Widodo took his first presidential oath after winning the presidential election and became the seventh President of Indonesia. He won his second presidential election in 2019. Jokowi was the first Indonesian president to not be from the military or political elite. He stated that growing up under the authoritarian and corrupt New Order, he had never expected someone with a lower-class background to become the president of Indonesia.


44. The above text can be categorized as a ....
    A. autobiography text
    B. report text
    C. fiction
    D. biography text


45. What does the text mainly talk about?
    A. Jokowi's daily life
    B. Jokowi's early life
    C. Jokowi's political intention
    D. How Jokowi won elections


46. What does the text say about the nickname "Jokowi"?
    A. It was named after Jokowi's grandfather.
    B. It was given by a customer from Europe.
    C. It was the first product to enter European market.
    D. It was taken from his customer's name, Bernard.


47. Jokowi adopted the development framework of European cities when ....
    A. he was traveling as a businessman
    B. when he joined the mayoral election in 2005
    C. when he was governing the city of Surakarta
    D. when he was visiting the people of Solo


48. According to the text, the followings are facts about Jokowi, EXCEPT ....
    A. He started his "blusukan" culture while he was governing Jakarta.
    B. He won two presidential elections in a row, in 2014 and 2019.
    C. By "blusukan", he wanted to witness firsthand his people's condition.
    D. He was the first president to not be from the military or political elite.



Questions 49 - 50 refer to the following text.

Geoparks as sustainable approach to promoting economic recovery
24th December 2022, ANTARA

It certainly comes as good news for Indonesia, with four of its national geoparks having received the green light for endorsement as new UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp).
The UGGp Council, at its meeting in September 2022, proposed seven geoparks from six countries, including Ijen in East Java and Maros-Pangkep in South Sulawesi, for endorsement during the 2023 Spring Session.
Thereafter, in December, it proposed 11 other geoparks, including two from Indonesia: Raja Ampat in West Papua and Merangin in Jambi.
This good news should be viewed as an opportunity for Indonesia. With the government currently promoting the tourism sector as one of the main drivers of the country's economic recovery, geoparks that offer the beauty of nature, culture, and geoheritage are expected to increase tourist visits.
Indonesia has focused on 10 priority destinations in tourism development: Lake Toba, Borobudur, Mandalika, Labuan Bajo, Likupang, Wakatobi, Raja Ampat, Bangka Belitung, Bromo, and Morotai.
49. Which geoparks will be endorsed as new UNESCO Global Geoparks?
    A. Lake Toba, Borobudur, Mandalika, Labuan Bajo
    B. Raja Ampat, Merangin, Papua, and Jambi
    C. Raja Ampat, Merangin, Ijen, and Maros-Pangkep
    D. Raja Ampat, Merangin, Bromo, and Wakatobi


50. According to the text, the endorsement will provide the following opportunities for Indonesia, EXCEPT ....
    A. promoting the country's tourism sector
    B. increasing domestic and international tourist visits
    C. boosting the country's economic recovery
    D. viewing the beauty of nature, culture, and geoheritage

Note: Questions 1 to 35 are taken and adapted from Ujian Nasional Bahasa Inggris (E2) SMK 2006/2007 Paket 49

nce upon a time, there was a kingdom in Central Java named Baka. It was named after the king, Prabu Baka, who was a man-eating giant. Despite being a giant, the king had a very beautiful daughter named Roro Jonggrang (The Slim Girl).

The time came when Prabu Baka wanted to expand his territory by conquering the neighboring kingdom, Pengging. The king of Pengging, Prabu Damar Maya, responded and sent his son, Raden Bandung Bandawasa, to defend their kingdom.

Raden Bandung Bandawasa, renowned for his supernatural power, won the war. He managed to kill Prabu Baka. Soon, Baka kingdom fell into the hands of Bandung Bandawasa.

In victory, Bandung Bandawasa entered the palace where Prabu Baka used to live. When he saw Roro Jonggrang, he fell in love. He wanted to marry her.

Of course, Roro Jonggrang didn't want to marry the man who had killed her beloved father. She refused. However, Bandung Bandawasa persuaded her to marry him. In the end, Roro Jonggrang accepted his marriage proposal with two conditions that seemed impossible to fulfil.

"I want you to make a well and a thousand temples in just one night. They must be ready before the sun rises tomorrow morning," she demanded. She felt sure that it would be impossible for Bandung Bandawasa to fulfil her requirement and marry her.

Bandung Bondowoso agreed. After a few hours, he was able to make a well with his great supernatural power.

"Done!" he said with satisfaction. "I've finished the well, now the temples. I will ask my genie soldiers and helpers to help me build them."

Bandung Bandawasa then summoned genies and ordered them to build one-thousand temples. The genies worked hard and soon, there were able to build nearly 999 temples.

Seeing that the job was almost completed, Roro Jonggrang panicked. “Marrying Bandung Bondowoso is the last thing I want to do in my life. I have to make him fail one way or another,” she thought.

Then she had a great idea. She gathered all her servants and village girls and asked them to help her. "Listen, the genies are building the temples and it's unfair! We have to collect a lot of straw. Come on! Hurry up!" said Roro Jonggrang to them.

"What are you going to do with the straw, Princess?" asked one of the women.

"We will fake the dawn by burning the straw and pounding rice pestles. When the sky gets red and the sound of people pounding rice pestles is heard, the genies will think that the sun is rising and they will stop working and run away." she added.

So they did. They burnt the straw and started pounding the rice pestles in their homes as if they had been grinding some rice.

It worked! Seeing the reddish sky and hearing the sound of people pounding rice pestles, the genies thought that the sun was rising. They fled, leaving the last temple unfinished. They did not know that they had been tricked by Roro Jonggrang and her women.

Seeing this, Bandung Bondowoso was angry. He knew that Roro Jonggrang was trying to trick him and fail his attempt to marry her.

"You cannot fool me, Roro Jonggrang. I have built 999 temples. I just need one more temple to fulfil your requirement. Now, you'll complete my task and be the one-thousandth temple!"

Suddenly, Roro Jonggrang's body became stiffer and stiffer. She could not move. The curse had made her become a statue.

It is believed that Ratu Baka's site near Prambanan area was the palace of Prabu Baka, whereas the 999 unfinished temples is now known as Candi Sewu (a thousand temples). Arca Durga (Durga Mahisashuramardini), a very beautiful statue in the north part of Prambanan's main temple, is believed to be a manifestation of the cursed princess. People name it the statue of Roro Jonggrang.

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Go to the worksheet page and do some exercises for this narrative text HERE.

hen you hear the word "news", what do you have in mind? Yes, I bet the word "news" is very familiar to all of us today. We watch news on the television, read it on printed media be it online on the internet or offline such as in newspapers. It usually refers to a particular piece of news, usually from a journalistic source, dealing with a particular story.

I. Definition and function of news items

What is a news item? A news item is a text that informs readers about events of the day. They give important information about newsworthy or important events that happen today, or have happened recently.

II. Generic structure of news items

A news item usually consists of:

1. Main / newsworthy Event(s): recounts the event in the form of summary
2. Background Events: elaborate what happened, to whom, in what circumstances.
3. Sources: comments by participants in, witnesses to and/or authorities expert on the event.

III. Lexicogrammatical features of news items

A news item usually has the following features:

• Short, telegraphic information about the story captured in headline.
• Use of material processes to retell the event.
  Material processes (usually action verbs) show that some entity physically does something to some other entity. It gives information about the process of doing something. E.g. killed, searched, crashed, rescued, etc.
• Use of projecting verbal processes in sources stage.
  Verbal processes represent process of ‘saying’. E.g. said, told, explained, informed, etc.
• Focus on Circumstances (e.g. mostly within Qualifiers).

IV. Examples of news items

News Text 1

East Java flash Floods Kill At Least Eight	Title / Headline
Rescuers scrambled Friday to find survivors under mud-swamped hillsides after flash floods in East Java killed at least eight people, the disaster agency said. Torrential rains on Thursday unleashed flash floods in Malang and the highland city of Batu, inundating houses with mud and debris, while a wall of water destroyed local bridges. Six people were pulled from the detritus alive, while rescuers found a half dozen bodies in Batu and two more victims in Malang.	Summary/recount of the newsworthy event
On Friday, teams raced to find several more people unaccounted for in Batu, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, as the dead were placed in body bags.	Elaboration (background events)
"Until now, we are still trying to find three people still missing," the agency's chairman Abdul Muhari said in a statement. Fatal landslides and flash floods are common across Indonesia during the rainy season, which started in September.	Comments by participants, witnesses, experts. and/or authorities
The disasters are often caused by deforestation and poor mitigation planning, according to environmentalists. Seven people were killed in a landslide triggered by torrential storms in Sumatra last month. In April, more than 200 people were killed in a cluster of far-eastern islands in Indonesia and neighbouring Timor Leste as Tropical Cyclone Seroja turned small communities into wastelands of mud and uprooted trees.	Summary/recount of similar events

News Text 2

BMKG: Severe Weather Forecasted This Week for Parts of Indonesia	Title / Headline
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is warning that potentially extreme weather, such as moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds, as well as high waves, is possible this week, February 17-23, in some parts of Indonesia.	Summary/recount of the newsworthy event
“The public is advised to stay vigilant and cautious about potential extreme weather and its possible impact of hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods, landslides, flash floods, puddles, fallen trees, and others,” said the Meteorology Unit Deputy Guswanto in a statement received in Jakarta, Wednesday, Feb. 16. Guswanto explained that the potential for extreme weather was based on the latest analysis on atmospheric dynamics.	Comments by participants, witnesses, experts. and/or authorities
The BMKG reiterated that the phenomenon is triggered by phase-3 Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) around the Indian Ocean which significantly contributes to the growth of rain clouds in several Indonesian regions. It is also strengthened by atmospheric waves, viz. equatorial Kelvin and Rossby waves in a number of regions. The potential for moderate to heavy rain is predicted to occur in Aceh, North Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, Bengkulu, South Sumatra, Lampung, Banten, Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Central Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, North Maluku. Maluku, West Papua, and Papua.	Elaboration (background events)

A. Identify the parts of the following news texts.

News Text 3

Study: Climate change is making typhoons more dangerous for Asia, and their ‘destructive power’ will double by the end of the century	...
The “destructive power” of tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean, known locally as typhoons, could double by the end of the century, according to a new study. The average typhoon could last around five hours longer, with average wind speed at landfall increased by 6 percent, and it would travel 50 percent further inland, according to the projections of researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Weather Research Centre for Monitoring Warning and Forecasting in Shenzhen.	...
These changes would collectively make typhoons twice as damaging — and they already are well underway. Between 1979 and 2016, typhoons increased in duration by two to nine hours and penetrated 30 to 190 kilometers farther inland, the researchers found. The study was published in the journal Frontiers in Earth Science. Its findings are based on a scenario in which average global temperatures reach 3.7 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels by 2100, which is a likely outcome if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. So far, temperatures have risen by 1.2 degrees Celsius from that baseline.	...
The effects of these stronger storms are visible in recent Asian cyclones such as Typhoon Rai, which hit the Philippines on Dec. 16. On Monday, the Philippine government raised the number of confirmed deaths from Rai to 388. There are an additional 60 people still missing and an estimated 500,000 left homeless after winds or flooding damaged or destroyed 482,000 houses.	...
Previous studies have found that higher average global temperatures, due to emissions of greenhouse gasses, are causing more intense storms, because warmer weather causes more evaporation. Other studies have concluded that storms from warmer seawater temperatures ramp up quicker.	...
“More Asian inland regions may be exposed to further severe typhoon-related hazards in the future as a result of climate change,” the lead author of the study, Francis Tam Chi-yung, a professor of Earth System Science at Chinese University of Hong Kong, told the South China Morning Post. The most affected areas will include major cities such as Hong Kong and Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi.	...
Hong Kong was hit by super-typhoons in 2017 and 2018, causing widespread damage from flooding and the impact of heavy wind, such as trees being toppled.	...

News Text 4

School Attendance Increases Omicron Cases among Children: Pediatric Association	....
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) chairman, Piprim Basarah Yanuarso, said that Covid-19 cases among children showed a significant rise in the past month. The figures went up following on-site learning activities, known as PTM 100%, at schools earlier this January.	....
"Fellow pediatricians reported that the case has now increased tenfold when compared to January. The surge is egregious," he said during the launching of Covid-19 Guidelines Book 4th edition in Jakarta, February 9.	....
According to Yanuarso, the surging trend of Covid cases on children began on January 24 with 646 patients. It rose to 2,775 on January 31 and it became 7,190 on February 7. "It rose by 300%."	....
The case surge among pupils and teachers has resulted in the issuance of a back-to-school policy at 50% capacity by the Education Ministry. IDAI appreciated the government's effort that also offers parents to choose a safe environment for their children to study.	....
Yanuarso believed the decision can reduce the number of children infected with Coronavirus. "Do not underestimate mild symptoms. Even reports of severe cases on children have started to show," he said.	....
IDAI calls on parents to ensure the health protocols of their children, particularly for those above 2 years old. If they show symptoms such as cough and cold, immediately contact a doctor, as it could be an Omicron infection.	....

B. Comprehension Exercise.

Choose whether each of the following sentences is TRUE or FALSE based on the relevant text.

1. These sentences refer to news text 1.
   1. The text is about a natural disaster.
   2. The flash flood killed eight people.
   3. When the news was published, six people were still missing.
   4. The flash floods happened in Malang and Batu following severe and heavy rains.
   5. Deforestation and poor mitigation planning may cause landslides and flash floods.
2. These sentences refer to news text 2.
   1. The text talks about a warning of potential extreme weather in Indonesia.
   2. The public is expected to prevent the possible impact of hydrometeorological disasters.
   3. The impact of hydrometeorological disasters includes floods, landslides, flash floods, forest fires, fallen trees, and others.
   4. The warning was based on the latest analysis on atmospheric dynamics.
   5. Kelvin and Rossby are experts in meteorology, climatology, and geophysics.
3. These sentences refer to news text 3.
   1. The news talks about the causes of climate change in Asia.
   2. A new study suggests that tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean could be much more destructive by the end of the century.
   3. Between 1979 and 2016, typhoons remained the same in duration and size of areas.
   4. According to studies, global warming, due to emissions of greenhouse gases, is the cause of extreme weather phenomena.
   5. Typhoon Rai hitting the Philippines on Dec. 16 killed at least 388 people and damaged more than 400,000 houses.
4. These sentences refer to news text 4.
   1. The news mainly talks about the increase of Omicron cases among the members of Pediatric Association.
   2. Based on the text, we can conclude that on-site learning activities, known as PTM 100%, contributed to the increase of Covid-19 cases among children.
   3. Covid cases on children increased by 300% during the month of January.
   4. The Education Ministry has applied back-to-school policy at 50% capacity as a response to the increasing Covid cases.
   5. IDAI makes phone calls to parents to interview them about the health protocols of their children.

ead the text below and do the exercises.
You may look at your dictionary while doing the exercises.

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Things Around Us

There are many things around us. They can be different in size, shape, color, smell or texture. They can also be made from different materials. Things are different because they have different properties.

Things are similar in some ways too. Let's take a look at how things can be similar.

Things have weight

The weight of a book tells us how heavy that book is. Every thing, be it big or small, has weight. We often use 'heavy' or 'light' to describe the weight of something.

Some things, such as a pencil or a feather, are light. We can lift them easily. Some things, such as a cupboard or a desk, are heavy. We cannot lift them easily.

It is easy to lift an empty pail, but when the pail is full of water, it is harder to lift it. This shows that water has weight.

What about air? Does it have weight? Air, like water, and all the things around us, has weight too.

Things occupy space

Look at this cupboard. Only one shelf is filled with books.

The books occupy half the space in the cupboard. There is still space for some more books.

The glass is filled with colored water. The water occupies all the space in the glass. What do you think will happen if you put a few pieces of ice into the glass of water?

Air occupies space too. When we blow air into a balloon, the air fills the space inside the balloon.

In science, anything that has weight and occupies space is called matter.

I. Match each word with its synonym.

II. State whether these sentences are "TRUE" or "FALSE"

III. Complete this crossword puzzle.

Reading text 1

Covid-19 Covid-19 or Coronavirus Disease-2019 is an infectious disease caused by a new virus called SARS-Cov-2. This disease was first identified in Wuhan, China, in the end of 2019. The virus widely spread over many countries and then in March 2020, WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic.

This disease attacks respiratory system. Covid-19 also makes infected people experience several symptoms. The common symptoms are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Some also experience aches, sore throat, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, headache, and loss of taste or smell. More serious symptoms are shortness of breath, chest pain, and loss of speech. However, there are many who do not experience symptoms.

It takes about 5-6 days for the symptoms to show. However, the incubation period takes 14 days. People who have mild to moderate illness may recover without hospitalization. Meanwhile, those who experience serious symptoms have to seek medical attention. The virus spreads through droplets when infected people sneeze or cough. Therefore, WHO recommends us to prevent infection by wearing a mask, washing hands regularly with soap and water, avoiding touching the face, covering our mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing, staying at home, and practicing physical distancing.

Questions A:

1. What does "COVID-19" stand for?
2. When and where was the disease first identified?
3. What are the common symptoms of the disease?
4. What happens in more serious cases?
5. How long does it take for the symptoms to show?
6. How long is the common incubation period?
7. How does the virus spread?
8. How can we prevent the disease according to WHO?

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Reading text 2

Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered virus namely SARS-Cov-2. This virus first appeared in Wuhan, China and eventually spread into many countries, including Indonesia.

In Indonesia, the first case of Covid-19 was reported on March 2, 2020. After WHO declaring Covid-19 a pandemic, activities such as working and studying have been done in homes.

However, the number of novel coronavirus cases kept growing. By the end of March 2020, the total case of the disease had reached 1528 cases. To respond to this pandemic, UNICEF has been leading efforts with governments, the World Health Organization and other partners.

The President also issued regulations regarding the pandemic, including Government Regulation No. 21/2020 which regulates a large-scale social restriction (PSBB, now PPKM) and has been implemented in coordination and collaboration with various parties, in accordance with statutory provisions.

Questions B:

1. According to the text, what virus causes Covid-19?
2. When was the first case of Covid-19 identified in Indonesia?
3. How many cases had been identified by the end of March 2020?
4. What did United Nations' organizations do to deal with the pandemic?
5. What did the President do to respond to the pandemic?
6. What is Government Regulation No. 21/2020 about?

Adapted from https://www.kompas.com/skola/read/2020/12/14/194629969/contoh-factual-report-tentang-covid-19?page=all.