SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan

     Dr. Mohammad Hatta was born in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). He was Indonesia’s first Vice President, later also served as the country’s prime minister. Known as the ‘proclamator’, he and a number of Indonesian people including the first President of Indonesia Soekarno, fought for the independence of Indonesia from Dutch. Despites his efforts to gain Indonesian independence, he studied in the Netherlands from 1921 until 1932.

     Moreover, after his early education, he studied in Dutch Schools in Indonesia. He is more remembered as Bung Hatta (Bung is an affectionate title used to address collegues, popular in the early 1900 and is still used by Indonesians).

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     Dr. Mohammad Hatta was born in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). He was Indonesia’s first Vice President, later also served as the country’s prime minister. Known as the ‘proclamator’, he and a number of Indonesian people including the first President of Indonesia Soekarno, fought for the independence of Indonesia from Dutch. Despites his efforts to gain Indonesian independence, he studied in the Netherlands from 1921 until 1932.

     Moreover, after his early education, he studied in Dutch Schools in Indonesia. He is more remembered as Bung Hatta (Bung is an affectionate title used to address collegues, popular in the early 1900 and is still used by Indonesians).

Based on the text above, we know that ....

     Dr. Mohammad Hatta was born in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). He was Indonesia’s first Vice President, later also served as the country’s prime minister. Known as the ‘proclamator’, he and a number of Indonesian people including the first President of Indonesia Soekarno, fought for the independence of Indonesia from Dutch. Despites his efforts to gain Indonesian independence, he studied in the Netherlands from 1921 until 1932.

     Moreover, after his early education, he studied in Dutch Schools in Indonesia. He is more remembered as Bung Hatta (Bung is an affectionate title used to address collegues, popular in the early 1900 and is still used by Indonesians).

Why did Mohammad Hatta called Bung Hatta? 

Transjakarta is one of the Jakarta's mass transportation system. The problem with Transjakarta begins with the stations. The flat top steel and glass enclosures have no ventilation at all. By the time the bus arrives, you will be drenched in sweat. It's hard to imagine how one could design bus any uncomfortable.

When the bus finally stops, it will be packed to the gills. A few people may get off and a few may get on, If you are lucky enough to push your way on to the bus, you need to hang on, because it's like a sardine can. The buses are air conditioned, but it doesn't help much when the bus is over capacity. Pickpockets abound so you should be very careful with your belongings.

The best time to use the busway is between 10 a.m and 7 p.m on Sunday. There is a downloadable map on their website. The fare is Rp.3.500 and there are no transfer fees.

 

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Transjakarta is one of the Jakarta's mass transportation system. The problem with Transjakarta begins with the stations. The flat top steel and glass enclosures have no ventilation at all. By the time the bus arrives, you will be drenched in sweat. It's hard to imagine how one could design bus any uncomfortable.

When the bus finally stops, it will be packed to the gills. A few people may get off and a few may get on, If you are lucky enough to push your way on to the bus, you need to hang on, because it's like a sardine can. The buses are air conditioned, but it doesn't help much when the bus is over capacity. Pickpockets abound so you should be very careful with your belongings.

The best time to use the busway is between 10 a.m and 7 p.m on Sunday. There is a downloadable map on their website. The fare is Rp.3.500 and there are no transfer fees.

 

What does the second paragraph tell us?

Transjakarta is one of the Jakarta's mass transportation system. The problem with Transjakarta begins with the stations. The flat top steel and glass enclosures have no ventilation at all. By the time the bus arrives, you will be drenched in sweat. It's hard to imagine how one could design bus any uncomfortable.

When the bus finally stops, it will be packed to the gills. A few people may get off and a few may get on, If you are lucky enough to push your way on to the bus, you need to hang on, because it's like a sardine can. The buses are air conditioned, but it doesn't help much when the bus is over capacity. Pickpockets abound so you should be very careful with your belongings.

The best time to use the busway is between 10 a.m and 7 p.m on Sunday. There is a downloadable map on their website. The fare is Rp.3.500 and there are no transfer fees.

 

Why does od Transjakarta's station become a problem?

Transjakarta is one of the Jakarta's mass transportation system. The problem with Transjakarta begins with the stations. The flat top steel and glass enclosures have no ventilation at all. By the time the bus arrives, you will be drenched in sweat. It's hard to imagine how one could design bus any uncomfortable.

When the bus finally stops, it will be packed to the gills. A few people may get off and a few may get on, If you are lucky enough to push your way on to the bus, you need to hang on, because it's like a sardine can. The buses are air conditioned, but it doesn't help much when the bus is over capacity. Pickpockets abound so you should be very careful with your belongings.

The best time to use the busway is between 10 a.m and 7 p.m on Sunday. There is a downloadable map on their website. The fare is Rp.3.500 and there are no transfer fees.

 

Where can we download the maps of Transjakarta?

Transjakarta is one of the Jakarta's mass transportation system. The problem with Transjakarta begins with the stations. The flat top steel and glass enclosures have no ventilation at all. By the time the bus arrives, you will be drenched in sweat. It's hard to imagine how one could design bus any uncomfortable.

When the bus finally stops, it will be packed to the gills. A few people may get off and a few may get on, If you are lucky enough to push your way on to the bus, you need to hang on, because it's like a sardine can. The buses are air conditioned, but it doesn't help much when the bus is over capacity. Pickpockets abound so you should be very careful with your belongings.

The best time to use the busway is between 10 a.m and 7 p.m on Sunday. There is a downloadable map on their website. The fare is Rp.3.500 and there are no transfer fees.

 

The text above tells us about ... Transjakarta.

Bale Kambang is a small village on the Southern coast of East Java, seventy kilometers from Malang town, two hours' drive from south. It is well-known for its log 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, those names are taken from "wayang" figures (Java traditional puppets). These islands are sorrounded by Indonesian Ocean which huge waves frighten most overseas cruisers.

 

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ATTENTION<o:p></o:p>

Due to the fact that the next two days are national holidays of Christmas and followed by the first semseter holiday; all students are requested to study at home during those days starting tomorrow. School will begin on January 5th, 2014.<o:p></o:p>

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year<o:p></o:p>

Principal

 

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