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

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Yogyakarta is the royal capital of DIY. It is a centre of fine arts and tradition Indonesian culture. The puppets made from leather are available in the souvenirs shops. It is also for silversmithing and batik industry.

Solo and Pekalongan are also famous for “kain batik”. Most kain is decorated with beautiful colored designs, which are drawn of hand stamped on the cloths as part of the batik dying process. The batik designs are one of Indonesia's most famous handicrafts
and have often been limited by western textile designer. The batik designs of Solo are different from those of Pekalongan, and the "kain batik" of Pekalongan is very colorful

Bamboo and rattan are used to make wicker chairs and other furniture. Cirebon is famous for its rattan Industry. Bamboo and “mendong” are also used to make baskets, fans, mats,
etc. Tasikmalaya its famous for this kind of industry.

Bandung, one of the most modern Indonesian cities, is a popular resort town. Some people in Cibaduyut, in the Southern Bandung, make shoes for domestic markets and for export. Making shoes is a home industry. Puppets made of wood and cloth are also available in the souvenir shops.

In fact there are still many other local handicrafts found in other parts of Indonesia

 

“...which are drawn of hand stamped on the cloth …” (Paragraph 2). The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...

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Yogyakarta is the royal capital of DIY. It is a centre of fine arts and tradition Indonesian culture. The puppets made from leather are available in the souvenirs shops. It is also for silversmithing and batik industry.

Solo and Pekalongan are also famous for “kain batik”. Most kain is decorated with beautiful colored designs, which are drawn of hand stamped on the cloths as part of the batik dying process. The batik designs are one of Indonesia's most famous handicrafts
and have often been limited by western textile designer. The batik designs of Solo are different from those of Pekalongan, and the "kain batik" of Pekalongan is very colorful

Bamboo and rattan are used to make wicker chairs and other furniture. Cirebon is famous for its rattan Industry. Bamboo and “mendong” are also used to make baskets, fans, mats,
etc. Tasikmalaya its famous for this kind of industry.

Bandung, one of the most modern Indonesian cities, is a popular resort town. Some people in Cibaduyut, in the Southern Bandung, make shoes for domestic markets and for export. Making shoes is a home industry. Puppets made of wood and cloth are also available in the souvenir shops.

In fact there are still many other local handicrafts found in other parts of Indonesia

 

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The depletion of fossil fuels such as coil, oil and gas leads to seek for some alternate power sources, and nuclear power is the only power source that meet the electricity demands in the future. However, nuclear power has some advantages and disadvantages. Of the advantages, nuclear is efficient. One kg of fuel uranium gives energy equivalent 3,000 tonnes of high grade coal. Next, nuclear power plants require a little space compared to thermal power plant for the same MW output. Also, nuclear fuel is available in plenty amount all over the world. Therefore, fuel supply to plants will be continuing for hundreds of years. But, some disadvantages of nuclear plants are also obvious. In nuclear plants safety is primary concern rather producing electricity. There is significant risk of leakage of radiation in case of any accident. The fission by products released are generally radio-active and pollute the land, water, atmosphere and other natural resources. It requires large water Mass for cooling purposes. Therefore, the plant should be near to a sea or river with the risk of contaminated water. Finally, It requires large area around the plant to be isolated from living almost 5 cm in radius.

 

Nuclear radiation can be a threat to the environment by way of …

Announcement To all students of grade VIII. There will be a school holiday for two weeks. Please do a project of descriptive text in writing. It should be about any animal around your house. You can describe your own pet or your neighbor’s. Don’t forget to put the animal’s photo in your writing. You have to submit it on the first day of the second semester. Mr. Hasan

“You have to submit it on the first day …”

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In 1854, Louise Pasteur was appointed of chemistry at the University of Lille. He demonstrated that organism such as bacteria were responsible for souring wine, been even milk. He then invented a process where bacteria could be removed by boiling and then cooling the liquid. Today the process is known as pasteurization. He completed the first test on April 20, 1862.

In 1865, Pasteur helped to save the silk industry. He proved that microbes were attacking healthy silkworm eggs, causing the diseases, and the disease can be cured by eliminating the microbes.

Pasteur first vaccine discovery was in 1879, with a disease called chicken pox. After accidentally exposing chicken to the attenuated form, he demonstrated that became resistant to the actual virus. Pasteur went on to extend his germ theory to develop a lot of vaccine for disease such as anthrax, cholera, TB, and smallpox.

“He then invented …”(first paragraph). What does the word “invented” mean?

In 1854, Louise Pasteur was appointed of chemistry at the University of Lille. He demonstrated that organism such as bacteria were responsible for souring wine, been even milk. He then invented a process where bacteria could be removed by boiling and then cooling the liquid. Today the process is known as pasteurization. He completed the first test on April 20, 1862.

In 1865, Pasteur helped to save the silk industry. He proved that microbes were attacking healthy silkworm eggs, causing the diseases, and the disease can be cured by eliminating the microbes.

Pasteur first vaccine discovery was in 1879, with a disease called chicken pox. After accidentally exposing chicken to the attenuated form, he demonstrated that became resistant to the actual virus. Pasteur went on to extend his germ theory to develop a lot of vaccine for disease such as anthrax, cholera, TB, and smallpox.

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Announcement To all students of grade VIII. There will be a school holiday for two weeks. Please do a project of descriptive text in writing. It should be about any animal around your house. You can describe your own pet or your neighbor’s. Don’t forget to put the animal’s photo in your writing. You have to submit it on the first day of the second semester. Mr. Hasan

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In 1854, Louise Pasteur was appointed of chemistry at the University of Lille. He demonstrated that organism such as bacteria were responsible for souring wine, been even milk. He then invented a process where bacteria could be removed by boiling and then cooling the liquid. Today the process is known as pasteurization. He completed the first test on April 20, 1862.

In 1865, Pasteur helped to save the silk industry. He proved that microbes were attacking healthy silkworm eggs, causing the diseases, and the disease can be cured by eliminating the microbes.

Pasteur first vaccine discovery was in 1879, with a disease called chicken pox. After accidentally exposing chicken to the attenuated form, he demonstrated that became resistant to the actual virus. Pasteur went on to extend his germ theory to develop a lot of vaccine for disease such as anthrax, cholera, TB, and smallpox.

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Introducing The New Site for Family Dining With a solemn atmosphere Silentio We serve you tasty European, Chinese, and Indonesian traditional cuisines in a refreshing and relaxing atmosphere with a forest landscape for a full day service. Professional cooks will tempt your tongue with the art culinary. Come with your loved ones. Get the experience you will never forget.

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