Exercise about Historical Places

Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis mountains and inhabited by about 1.3 million people. In the centre of the town there is a large hill which is called the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly town by the locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town.

Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu or bean curd. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive taste. The cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the women labor force. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the biggest cigarette factory in Indonesia. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who do not work here are farmers or traders.  

1. What does the above text tell about?

     A. The history of Kediri

     B. The famous products of Kediri

     C. The description of Kediri

     D. The people

Answer : C

Bale Kambang is a small village in the Southern coast of East Java, seventy kilometers from Malang town and two hours' drive from South. It is well known for its long beautiful white sandy beach as well as the similarity of its temple to the one of Tanah Lot in Bali.

In Bale Kambang, there are three small rocky islands namely Ismaya Island, Wisanggeni Island, and Anoman Island, those names are taken from "wayang" figures (Java traditional puppets). These islands are surrounded by Indonesian Ocean which huge waves frighten most overseas cruisers. 

2. What makes Bale Kambang famous?

     A. Small rocky islands

     B. Long beautiful beach

     C. Huge waves of ocean

     D. Overseas cruisers

Answer : B

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosquE. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran SamuderA. He was the first Banjarnese King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin River, near KampungKraton, which was destroyed by the Dutch colonial.

The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was uniquE. The roof is layereD. It took the Banjar’s past architecture before Islam camE. Different from any other old mosques in Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof, separated from the main building.

3. From the text we know that ….

A. Some construction of the mosque takes the local style

B. Banjar people burned down the mosque

C. There is nothing special from this mosque

D. The Dutch colonial built the mosque

Answer : A

This museum is located in Ambarawa in central JavA. The musseum focuses on the collection of steam locomotivE. Ambarawa was a military city during the dutch colonial government. King Willem I ordered the construction of the new railway station to enable the government to transport it’s troops to Semarang. On may the 21st 1873, the Ambarawa railway station was built on 100,027,500 squares meter lanD. Back then it was known as the Willem I station. The Ambarawa railway museum was established much later on October 16, 1976 in the Ambarawa station to preserve the steam locomotivE. They were coming to the end of their useful life when the 3 feet 6 inches guard railway or the Indonesian state railway or Perusahaan Negara Kereta Api was closeD. The steam locomotives are parked in the open air next to the original station.

4. What was the Ambarawa called during the dutch colonial government?

A. A military city

B. A railway museum,

C. A new railway town,

D. King Willem I station.

E. Steam locomotives station,

Answer : A

Angkor Wat was faced a Hindu temple, a man of Budhist temple completed in Cambodia. It is the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King, Suryawarman II in the early twelveth century in Yosadapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire as this temple of eventual moslem. It is dedicated to Wisnu. It is designed to represent Khmer Meru, frame of the Devis in Hindu mithology within the mouth and has an outer wall which is 3 to 7 km long. It has three rectangular galleries which races about the neck. At the centre of the temple stand Queen Cap of Tower.

5.  In the twelveth century which Empire was strong enough to build the biggest temple of the world?

A.  Old Empire.

B.  Yosadapura Empire.

C.  Meru Empire.

D.  The King Empire.

E.  Khmer Empire.

Answer : E

 Exercise about Application Letter

Medan, July 23rd 2017

Mr. Scott Stone

Owner of Stone’s Burgers and Grill

Perum Majapahit Baru Kav. 25D, Kebun Arca

Medan

Dear Sir.

       With this letter, I would like to apply in your restorant as Head Chef. I get the information from your restaurant and noticed that your restaurant is looking for a new head chef, I am a professional chef with years of experience in numerous restaurants, I consider myself to be fit and proper for the job.

      My name is Andi Johan. I am thirty teo years aold. I graduated from Prince Jhon Internasional Culinary School in Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2007. I have worked as chef in several different restaurants, both in the UK and in Indonesia. I specialize in Western cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine as well.

       I have bean in position as head chef before and I am excellent at running a kichen and lead a team. Beside of that, I also have the skill to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia, English, French, and a little bit of Italian.

       With my education background and my previous experience as chef, I am confident that I am suitable for the head chef position for your restaurant. I have read about your restaurant at a glance and the menu served there are exactly in my specialty.

      Herewith the letter, I enclose my resume and some other documents to explain my qualifications in more detail.

      I am thrilled if I can join your restaurant and I have such a high hope for that. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Sincerely,

Andi Johan

1. What does the Andi Johan apply based on the next?

a. Professional chef

b. Leader of kitchen

c. Leader in a restaurant

d. Chef

e. Head chef

Answer : E

Surabaya, September, 4th 2010

To : Human Resources Department

PT. PLATINUM CERAMICS INDUSTRY

Jl. Ambengan No. 12C

Surabaya

Dear Sir,

       Based on your advertisement on Jawa Pos newpaper dated on August 30th, 2003 and with my firm belief of your well established company and lead me submit this resume to II Adminstration position offered in your company. I am 24 years old, innovative, energetic, highly ambitious, and good leadership.

      I am fresh graduated from Accounting Departement, State Polytechnic of Malang, with predicate “Very SATISFACTORY” and GPA 2.90 (scale 4). I have been usual work in a team and organization. I can learn anything fast with intitiative and great will to succeed. I am certain it all can be useful to work well in this company, and I would appreciate if you give me the opportunity to discuss my qualication in person.

     For detail, I enclosed my CV, Academic Transcript and a recent photograph.

     Hopefully I may have the opportunity of proving my ca[ability by being granted an interview.

     Thank you for your kind attention

Yours faithfully

Dwi Noviana

2. What newspaper did the company put the advertisement?

a. Solopos

b. Jawa Pos

c. Suara Merdeka

d. Jakarta Pos

e. Republika

Answer : B

Surabaya, Februari, 15th 2017

To : Human Resources Department

Bruch and Bed Restaurant

Jalan Pembangunan Baru no. 90

Surabaya

Dear Sir/Madam

       I have read a job vacancy advertisement in Surabaya Post that Bruch and Bed Restaurant is looking for employess to be placed in several different positions. Based on the advertisement and my educational backgraound, I am interested in applying for the position of Head of Kitchen Manager.

       My name is Sarah Lee Purnama. I am 30 years old. I have graduated from Alexander Green Internasional Culinary School Jakarta in July 2010. I consider myself that I have the proper qualification for the head of kichen manager position that your restaurant want.

      Besides of the suitable educational background, I have a good motivation for progress and development as well. I am excellent at team leading, working with team, and work individually. I am an eager learner with huge passion in culinary world. I possess excellent computer skills and I can communicate in several other languages beside Indonesia. I can speak and write fluently in English, Mandarin, and French.

      With my qualifications, I am sure that I will be able to contribute effectively to your company. I enclose herewith:

- Copy Bachelor (S-1) Certificates and Academic Transcripts

- Curriculum Vitae

- Recent photograph in 4x6

Thank you for the attention and I am looking forward to hearing for you as well as looking forward to join and work in you company.

Sincerely, 

Sarah Lee P

3. What is the capability of the writer?

a. Cuisine

b. Restaurant Management

c. Electricity

d. Engineering

e. Accounting

Answer : B

Dear sirs,

With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for Marketing Senior Assistant post.

My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility for home appliances. I also have experiences in other electroic goods, like cameras and smart phones. I have been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my first degree in 2012. My tasks among other are building good relationship with distributors and customers, and providing inputs for the company about pricing policies, marketing strategies, and customer satisfaction.

Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and rencent photograph.

Yours faithfully,

Harry Clarks

4. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..”  The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning to…

A. Hedge.

B. Attach.

C. Confine.

D. Encircle

Answer : B

Taylor, Inc.

694 Rockstar Lane

Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director:

I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s new computer center  just north of Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entry-level  programmer at the center.

I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an  Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. In addition to having taken a broad  range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the college’s computer  center where I helped train computer users on new systems.

I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at  (9191) 233-1552, or at  rock@devry.alumni.edu.

Sincerely,

Raymond Krick

5. How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy?

a. From the radio.

b. From a colleague.

c. From a newspaper.

d. From the television.

Answer : C

Exercise about recreation place

1. 

On the banks of the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s “River of Kings”, lies a hotel that has already set new standards of hospitality for this celebrated city.

Set in magnificently lanscaped tropical gardens, the Shangri-La Bangkok provides guests with all the charm and warmth of the orient and, at the same time, unsurpassed range of facilities and leisure activities. There is a choice of 12 superb settings in which to wine and dine, a large free-form swimming pool that overlooks the river, conventoin and meeting facilities for up to 2000 people, and a 24-hour business centre.

And, from every single guest room and suite, there is a breathtaking view of all the exotic hustle and bustle of the fabled “River of Kings”. One might expect such a well-equipped and positioned hotel to be miles away from the city center but, at Shangri-La Bangkok the busness district and main shopping areas are mere minutes away.

From more than 200 years, Bangkok’s granduer has been reflected in the waters of the Chao PhrayA. Today, the Shangri-La Bangkok towers beside this majestic river, offers its guests the golden promise of the East.

The text mainly focuses on…

A. Bangkok’s granduer.

B. Bangkok’s ”River Kings.”

C. The water of the Chao Praya.

D. The majestic river in Bangkok.

E. Shangri-La Bangkok.

Answer : E

2. 

Paris is the capital city of FrancE. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the worlD. It is also one of the world’s most crowded cities. Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris. At night, many palaces and statues are lit up. For this reason, Paris is often called the city of light. Every year, millions of people visit Paris. The most popular place to visit is the Eiffel Tower. This huge structure has become the symbol of Paris. D’Louvre, one of the world‘s largest art museums draws many visitors. The Cathedral Notre Dame, a famous church, is an other favourite place to visit.

What is the monologue about?

A. Paris

B. The Louvre

C. Notre Dame

D. The crowded city

E. The city of light

Answer : A

3. 

Venice is a city in northern Italy. It has been known as the “Queen of the Adriatic”, “City of Bridges”, and “The City of Light”. The city stretches across 117 small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy.

Venice is world famous for its canals. It is built on an archipelago of 117 islands formed by about 150 canals in a shallow lagoon. The islands on which the city is built are connected by about 400 bridges. In the old centre, the canals serve the function of roads, and every form of transport is on water or on foot.

You can ride gondola therE. It is the classical Venetian boat which nowadays is mostly used for tourists, or weddings, funerals, or other ceremonies. Now, most Venetians travel by motorised waterbuses which ply regular routes along the major canals and between the city’s islands. The city has many private boats. The only gondolas still in common use by Venetians are the Traghetti, foot passenger ferries crossing the Grand Canal at certain points without bridges.

What does the second paragraph of the text tell us about?

A. The forms of transport in the world.

B. The canals and roads that people like to use.

C. The archipelago that has a lot of islands.

D. Venice as the world famous for its canals.

E. Venice is the city of light

Answer : D

4. 

The Shard is an 87-storey skyscraper, which sits in the heart of London. It is known as the shard of glass. Construction began in 2009 and was completed three years later in 2012, making it Western European’s tallest building.

Designed by architect Renzo Piano, The Shart is the second tallest free standing structure in the UK. Its exterior boasts 11,000 glass panels — that’s equivalent in area to eight football pitches or two-and-a-half Trafalgar Squares.

The building was developed to have multiple uses, describes on the website as a ‘vertical city where people can live, work and relax’. This motto was clearly taken on board that was found on the 72nd floor towards the end of construction.

What is the text about?

A. The architect Renzo Piano

B. The Shard glass panels

C. The Shard, building in London

D. The tallest building in London

E. The heart of London

Answer : D

5. 

Petruk cave is one of the leading tourist attractions in Kebumen, Central JavA. The cave is located in the dukuh Mandayana Candirenggo Village, Ayah District, Kebumen regency. In the petruk cave there is no lighting that illuminates the cavE. It is still very natural cave so that petruk cave is very dark to be entereD. Petruk cave’s name is taken from the punokawan of puppet characters that is Petruk. The cave Named Petruk cave because the length of cave is as long as petruk’s nose.

In the cave there are 3 floors that are the first is a basic cave, Hindu caves and Petruk cavE. The base cave is a short cave which is just 100 meters away. The cave is used for tourist attractions. Hindu cave is part of the cave that is usually used to put offerings to the ancestor. Inside Petruk cave there are so many stalactites and stalagmites which are really awesomE. If you want to explore this cave, you must be led by guides who are ready to take you through the cavE. After arriving at the end of the cave, you can see the beach or waterfall located near at the end of the cave

Why did Petruk cave named as one of character in Punokawan puppet?

A. Because the cave is belong to Petruk

B. Because Petruk is the first explorer of the cave

C. Because Petruk is buried at the cave

D. Because the cave’s length is as long as Petruk’s nose

E. Because the cave’s depth is as deep as Petruk’s hair

Answer : D

 MY HOPE

How are you guys? 

hopefully always healthy. yesterday we just celebrated the new year even though it's only at home, it doesn't dampen our enthusiasm for welcoming the new year. everyone must have hopes and desires.

at the start of this new year i wish the pandemic would end soon. I also hope that everyone stays healthy. 

this year i will go to university. I hope to get into the university I want. I hope all hopes can be realized and happiness is always with us all

Explanation text

Explanation text is a text that explains about a process or sequence of phenomena. 

There are 2 types of explanation text; sequential and cause and effect.

Purpose

An explanation text is written to explain how and why something (natural or socio-cultural phenomena) in the world happen. The text contains the process or sequence of the phenomena.

generic structures 
The generic structures of explanation text consists of three components.

1. Title
2. General statement -> Stating the phenomena or issues which are being explained.
3. Explanation -> Stating the series of steps which explain the issues or phenomena. 

language features 

1. Focusing generic participant -> an object or phenomenon which is being discussed, such as; rain, chocolate, etc. 
2. Using present tense -> This kind of text mostly applies present tense for its sentences, such as; "rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, ......."; Chocolate starts from a tree called cacao tree, and etc. 
3. Using chronological connectors -> The text applies chronological connectors / chronological connections / connectives, such as; first, second, third, then, after, after that, finally, so, as a consequence, and etc. 
4. Using passive voice -> The text sometimes applies passive form, such as; "... the beans are fermented for about a week, dried under the sun, and shipped to the chocolate maker...".   
5. Using noun, pronoun, verb, and etc. -> Like so many other text, explanation text absolutely applies a lot of nouns, pronouns (subject pronoun, object pronoun, possessive pronoun, demonstrative pronoun), action verb, and etc. 

Exampel

Honey

Everybody likes honey. Even, it can be a medicine for most deseases. How is Honey Made?
Honeybees use nectar to make honey. Nectar is almost 80% water with some complex sugars. In fact, if you have ever pulled a honeysuckle blossom out of its stem, nectar is the clear liquid that drops from the end of the blossom.
In North America, bees get nectar from flowers like clovers, dandelions, berry bushes and fruit tree blossoms. They use their long, tubelike tongues like straws to suck the nectar out of the flowers and they store it in their “honey stomachs”.
Bees actually have two stomachs, their honey stomach which they use like a nectar backpack and their regular stomach. The honey stomach holds almost 70 mg of nectar and when full, it weighs almost as much as the bee does. Honeybees must visit between 100 and 1500 flowers in order to fill their honeystomachs.

Exposition Text

Exposition is a text that elaborates the writer’s idea about the phenomenon surrounding.

Purposes:

  1. To persuade the readers that idea is important matter. 

   2. To persuade the readers or listeners that there is something that, certainly, needs to get attention

    3.      To analyze a topic and to persuade the reader that this opinion is correct and supported by arguments

Generic Structures:

      1.      Thesis (Introduction): Introducing the topic and indicating the writer’s position

    2.      Arguments (Body): Explaining the arguments to support the writer’s position.

    3.      Reiteration (Conclusion): Restating the writer’s position.

Language Features:

      1.      Using relational process = Relationships between and among leaders, workers, followers, partners, co-workers, etc. people knowing and caring about people.

      2.      Using external conjunctions = Enhancing by linking to real world events (Holocaust, the Final Solution, death trains) 
3.      Using internal conjunction = Elaborating and itemizing steps in an argument (Firstly, secondly, next, finally) 
4.      Using causal conjunction = the cause of an event, because

  5. Using contrastive conjunction = but, nevertheless 
6. Using simple present tense = Bruno is quiet boy

   7.      Focusing on generic human and non-human participants, e.g.: car, pollution, leaded petrol car

     8. Using passive sentence

Example 

Tsunamis

Thesis》

Tsunamis are a series of powerful and destructive waves. Tsunami is the deadliest wave because the wave speed is incredibly fast. 

Body》
They are normally caused by earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions in, or close to an ocean. After some sort of underwater disturbance, this causes energy to rise up to sea level pushing the water high into the air. Gravity kicks in and pulls it down again and then consequently causing the water to filter out into many different directions.
When a tsunami begins to approach the shore the energy in the wave is compressed. As a result, the water is pushed up into the wave, resulting in a powerful tsunami.

Conclusion》
So, tsunamis happen because of natural disasters such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. People who live near the shoreline have to be careful because they are threatened by tsunamis whenever there is an earthquake.

 Narrative text

The Purpose of Narrative Text is to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story.

Generic Structure of Narrative Text

1. Orientation

2. Complication

3. Resolution

4. Re-Orientation

Exampel :

The Legend of Surabaya

A long time ago, there were two animals, Sura and Baya. Sura was the name of a shark and Baya was a crocodile. They lived in a sea.

Once Sura and Baya were looking for some food. Suddenly, Baya saw a goat “Yummy, this is my lunch,” said Baya. “No way! This is my lunch. You are greedy” said Sura. Then they fought for the goat. After several hours, they were very tired.

Feeling tired of fighting, they lived in the different places. Sura lived in the water and Baya lived in the land. The border was the beach, so they would never fight again.

One day, Sura went to the land and looked for some food in the river. He was very hungry and there was not much food in the sea. Baya was very angry when he knew that Sura broke the promise. They fought again.

They both hit each other. Sura bit Baya’s tail. Baya did the same thing to Sura. He bit very hard until Sura finally gave up and went back to the sea. Baya was happy.