Superstition About Birds Certain birds are, more often than not, considered bad luck, or even a sign of impending death. For example, al l over the world, both crows and ravens have some connections to war and death. In early times, crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war, or be signs of the gods' approaching arrival. This idea later changed. Crows in particular were thought to be harbingers of ill fortune or, in some cases, guides to the afterlife. Woe be it to the person who saw a single crow or raven flying overhead, for this was most certainly a portent of death in the near future. Interestingly, though potentially bad luck for people, the raven is considered to be good luck for the Crown of England. So much so, in fact, that a "raven master" is, even today, an actual government position in London. He takes care of the ravens there and also clips their wings, ensuring that these birds can never fly far from the seat of the British governments. This way, the potentates will never fall to ill fortune. Another bird that is thought to play a part in forecasting the fortunes of people is the swallow. Depending on how and when it is seen, the swallow can be a harbinger of either good or ill fortune. Perhaps inspired by the swallow's redbrown breast, Christian people initially related the swallow to the death of Jesus Christ. Thus, people who saw a swallow fly through their house considered it a portent of death. Later, however, farmers began to consider swallows signs of good fortune. Any barn that has swallows living in it is sure to be blessed in the following year. Farmers also have to beware of killing a swallow; that would be certain to end any good luck they might have had. Though many people think these superstitions are old wives' tales, there is actually some evidence to support them. For example, crows and ravens, being scavengers, appear at the aftermath of battles. Thus, large numbers of crows and ravens could be good indications of war in an area. As well, swallows feed on insects that can cause infections in cattle. Thus, a farmer who has many swallows in his bar n may actually have healthier animals on his farm. Therefore, the next time you feel inclined to laugh at an old wives' tale, maybe you had better find out if there is any truth to it first! 5. Swallows help keep cattle in barns healthier by ___ . A. eating infected ski n B. consuming insects C. singing D. making cows happier

Dialog 1 Sandra : Hi, Julia. Do you have a plan for the weekend? Julia : No, I have no plan yet. Sandra : Would you like to go to the beach? Julia : I think it’s not a good idea. Why don’t we take a cooking class? It could be fun. Sandra : Cooking class? That sounds good. Dialog 2 Willy : You look confused. What’s the matter? Harry : I haven’t finished my English project. It’s due tomorrow. Willy : How if we do it together? Do you mind if I help you? Harry : That sounds great. It would be very helpful. Thank you. 6. What are the responses to the offers given?

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Activity 1: Reading Descriptive Text Read the following text carefully! The Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta), also known as Fatahillah Museum or Batavia Museum is located in the Old Town of Jakarta, Jakarta History Museum opened in 1974, diaplays objects from the prehistory period of the city region, the founding of Jayakarta in 1527 and through the Dutch colonization period from the 16 century until Indonesia's independence in 1945. The museum is located in south side of Fatahillah Square (former Batavia City square) new Wayang Museum and Fine Art and Ceramic Museum The building was built in 1970 as the city hall of Batavia This building was the administrative headquarters of the Dutch East India Company and lator of the Dutch Colonial Government. The current building was constructed in 1707 by the city government, replacing the former city hall built In 1672 The building contains 37 omate rooms. There are also some cells located beneath the front portico which were used as dungeons, A Javanese freedom fighter, Prince Diponegoro, was mprisoned here in 1830 before being banished to Makassar This building is located in front of a public square, which in the past was known as Stadhuisploin the City Hall Square. The square is now known as Fatahillah Square, in the center of the square is a fountain which was used as a water supply during the colonial era. Also located In the square is a Portuguese cannon known as Si Jagure Cannon). The square was also used as the place of executions In 1970, the Fatahillah Square was declared a cultural heritage. This effort was the beginning of the development of the historical area of the city of Jakarta, carried out by the Government of DKI Jakarta. The Jakarta History Museum was inaugurated on March 30, 1974 as the center for collection conservation and research for all kinds of object of cultural heritage related to the history of the city of Jakarta This museum is the one of the most visited museums in Jakarta. Visiting the historical building, you will really have an imagination of Jakarta in the colonial era Takan rotor wieder war hostory Museum Nilal Activity 2: Discussing Based on the text, discuss some questions below with your partner! 2. What is the genre of the text?

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