SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan
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The following text is for questions 32 to 35.
Schools Evacuated, Subway Services Halted as Quake Rocks Taiwan
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
Television footage showed school children being evacuated from buildings after the largest quake to hit the heavily industrialized island this year, a weather bureau official said.
A hundred people were evacuated from a building in Taipei City, while two people were hit by falling rocks in the tourist city of Hualien, the government said.
While small-scale power cuts were reported in some districts in Taipei, the Central News Agency said, oil refinery plants and services were operating as normal, according to the government.
It set up a disaster reaction center after the quake which hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles), according to the weather bureau. Aftershocks of more than a 5 magnitude were possible in the coming days, the bureau said.
President Tsai Ing-wen said high-speed rail service in northern Taiwan, between Taipei and the neighboring city of Taoyuan, had been temporarily suspended.
In February last year, a devastating 6.4-magnitude quake rocked Hualien, toppling buildings, ripping large fissures in roads and unleashing panic among the roughly 100,000 residents.
Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers its own, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.
More than 100 people were killed in an earthquake in the island's south in 2016, and a quake of 7.6 magnitude killed more than 2,000 people in 1999.
(Adopted from: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/201 9/04/1 8/ schools-evacuated-subway-services-halted-as-quake-roc.kstaiwan.html (April 6, 2019))
What is the damage caused by the recent earthquake, according to the report?
Pembahasan:
4
0.0
The following text is for questions 22 to 24.
Nanang Pamungkas
Jl. Kenari no. 11
Lampung
088364756348573
[email protected]
August 12, 2019
Mrs. Cassandra Sinaga
H.R. Manager
XTech Co.
Jl. Durian no. 5
Palembang
Dear Mrs. Cassandra:
I am writing this letter to apply for a position as a branch manager that is advertised during a job fair in Lampung Convention Center in August 9, 2019.
I graduated from a reputable state university in Jakarta as a bachelor of economic. I am experienced in the matter as I have worked as sales representative during my time in Jakarta at BioTech for the past three years. My job involved handling the customers in front line as well as building connection with suppliers to maximize sales profit. I am well knowledgeable on the matter and during my time in BioTech, my performance has improved the sales up to 25%.
I am hardworking, analytical, level headed, and able to work under pressure and in a team. I am also fluent in both spoken and written English. I have enclosed my CV, recommendations, and other information for your consideration.
I am available for an interview at any time and can be reached by phone or e-mail, as mentioned above. I look forward to the opportunity of an interview. Thank you for your consideration.
What can be inferred from the letter?
Pembahasan:
2
0.0
Answer the following questions based on the text in Activity 9, orally.
Good afternoon, everyone. This is 101.1 FM Coffee Break with your host, Naya Indriani, bringing you the newest updates of our nation. Without wasting any more time, let's start with our news.
Finally, after waiting for a quite long time, the new Jakarta MRT or Mass Rapid Transit has operated. Jakarta has begun the commercial operation of its first metro line, with many hoping it will ease the notorious traffic in our capital. The new line is the first phase of a larger MRT project, covering a 16km route so far. It follows two weeks of a trial run where people could use the trains for free.
Hopefully, this can cover other public transport initiatives' failure to ease traffic, as most people still use private vehicles.
The new MRT is a significant step for Indonesia's capital where there have been discussions about an underground metro dating back to 1985. The.second phase is expected to be completed in 2024 with additional extensions planned for later.
As we know, before the launch of the MRT, Jakarta already had public transport systems in operation, such as the TransJakarta bus rapid transit and a commuter train. However, those mass transport systems · have failed to become the first option for Jakarta residents. Only 20% of Jakarta's population use public transportation for their daily commute.
According to director of Jakarta's new MRT, shifting people from private cars to the MRT will be a real challenge. He also urges the Jakarta metropolitan government to issue several regulations that will force residents to leave their cars and motorbikes at home. In other words, Jakarta's metro cannot be the only solution to the heavy traffic problems. Parking tariffs and car sales tax should be increased, and there should be a toll road system.
I personally welcome the new MRT system. What are your opinions about them? Is it beneficial or will it add more problems to Jakarta? Leave your comments on twitter @101.1 FMCoffeeBreak. Thank you.
(Adopted from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47769724?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmw7vmt/indonesia&link_location=live·reporting-story (April 6, 2019))
What is the obstacle for the new MRT?
Pembahasan:
1
0.0
The following text is for questions 22 to 24.
Nanang Pamungkas
Jl. Kenari no. 11
Lampung
088364756348573
[email protected]
August 12, 2019
Mrs. Cassandra Sinaga
H.R. Manager
XTech Co.
Jl. Durian no. 5
Palembang
Dear Mrs. Cassandra:
I am writing this letter to apply for a position as a branch manager that is advertised during a job fair in Lampung Convention Center in August 9, 2019.
I graduated from a reputable state university in Jakarta as a bachelor of economic. I am experienced in the matter as I have worked as sales representative during my time in Jakarta at BioTech for the past three years. My job involved handling the customers in front line as well as building connection with suppliers to maximize sales profit. I am well knowledgeable on the matter and during my time in BioTech, my performance has improved the sales up to 25%.
I am hardworking, analytical, level headed, and able to work under pressure and in a team. I am also fluent in both spoken and written English. I have enclosed my CV, recommendations, and other information for your consideration.
I am available for an interview at any time and can be reached by phone or e-mail, as mentioned above. I look forward to the opportunity of an interview. Thank you for your consideration.
Why does Nanang write the letter?
Pembahasan:
2
0.0
Find the synonyms of the following words in the text in Activity 10.
Graduates are Immature, Skills Minister Suggests As She Urges Youngsters to Do Apprenticeships
University graduates are immature, irresponsible, and cannot communicate effectively when they enter workplace, the skills minister has suggested as she urged more people to do apprenticeships instead.
Anne Milton MP, a former nurse, said that many employers have been reducing their graduate programs, and in some cases axing them completely.
She told how business leaders are "always moaning about people who came out of university", saying that their degree was not relevant to the workplace and so it can take 18 months to two years to get them "up to speed".
"Businesses have said for a long time, 'it's all very well you churning out these graduates but we need skills'-a degree isn't necessarily transferable into the workplace."
Meanwhile, she said that 18-year-olds who enrol on "degree apprenticeship" programs can study while gaining workplace experience at the same time.
"What you gain in your first year of employment [as an apprentice] is maturity, communication skills, you grow up a lot-not least because you are mixing with a huge age range of people in the workplace," Ms. Milton told the Daily Telegraph.
"Even in the first year, they have matured, they are more responsible, they have taken on a completely different attitude to life than they would have done if they went to university. In a way going to university puts all that off for three years."
(Adopted from: https:/www.telegraph.eo.uk/edueation/2019/03/08/graduates-immature-skills-minister-suggests-urges-youngsters/ (April 8, 2019)
10. behavior = ____
Pembahasan:
2
0.0
Answer the following questions based on the text in Activity 9, orally.
Good afternoon, everyone. This is 101.1 FM Coffee Break with your host, Naya Indriani, bringing you the newest updates of our nation. Without wasting any more time, let's start with our news.
Finally, after waiting for a quite long time, the new Jakarta MRT or Mass Rapid Transit has operated. Jakarta has begun the commercial operation of its first metro line, with many hoping it will ease the notorious traffic in our capital. The new line is the first phase of a larger MRT project, covering a 16km route so far. It follows two weeks of a trial run where people could use the trains for free.
Hopefully, this can cover other public transport initiatives' failure to ease traffic, as most people still use private vehicles.
The new MRT is a significant step for Indonesia's capital where there have been discussions about an underground metro dating back to 1985. The second phase is expected to be completed in 2024 with additional extensions planned for later.
As we know, before the launch of the MRT, Jakarta already had public transport systems in operation, such as the TransJakarta bus rapid transit and a commuter train. However, those mass transport systems have failed to become the first option for Jakarta residents. Only 20% of Jakarta's population use public transportation for their daily commute.
According to director of Jakarta's new MRT, shifting people from private cars to the MRT will be a real challenge. He also urges the Jakarta metropolitan government to issue several regulations that will force residents to leave their cars and motorbikes at home. In other words, Jakarta's metro cannot be the only solution to the heavy traffic problems. Parking tariffs and car sales tax should be increased, and there should be a toll road system.
I personally welcome the new MRT system. What are your opinions about them? Is it beneficial or will it add more problems to Jakarta? Leave your comments on twitter @101.1 FMCoffeeBreak. Thank you.
(Adopted from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47769724?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmw7vmt/indonesia&link_location=live·reporting-story (April 6, 2019))
In your opinion, why do most Jakarta's residents not use public transport?
Pembahasan:
1
0.0
Answer the following questions based on the text in Activity 9, orally.
Good afternoon, everyone. This is 101.1 FM Coffee Break with your host, Naya Indriani, bringing you the newest updates of our nation. Without wasting any more time, let's start with our news.
Finally, after waiting for a quite long time, the new Jakarta MRT or Mass Rapid Transit has operated. Jakarta has begun the commercial operation of its first metro line, with many hoping it will ease the notorious traffic in our capital. The new line is the first phase of a larger MRT project, covering a 16km route so far. It follows two weeks of a trial run where people could use the trains for free.
Hopefully, this can cover other public transport initiatives' failure to ease traffic, as most people still use private vehicles.
The new MRT is a significant step for Indonesia's capital where there have been discussions about an underground metro dating back to 1985. The.second phase is expected to be completed in 2024 with additional extensions planned for later.
As we know, before the launch of the MRT, Jakarta already had public transport systems in operation, such as the TransJakarta bus rapid transit and a commuter train. However, those mass transport systems · have failed to become the first option for Jakarta residents. Only 20% of Jakarta's population use public transportation for their daily commute.
According to director of Jakarta's new MRT, shifting people from private cars to the MRT will be a real challenge. He also urges the Jakarta metropolitan government to issue several regulations that will force residents to leave their cars and motorbikes at home. In other words, Jakarta's metro cannot be the only solution to the heavy traffic problems. Parking tariffs and car sales tax should be increased, and there should be a toll road system.
I personally welcome the new MRT system. What are your opinions about them? Is it beneficial or will it add more problems to Jakarta? Leave your comments on twitter @101.1 FMCoffeeBreak. Thank you.
(Adopted from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47769724?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmw7vmt/indonesia&link_location=live·reporting-story (April 6, 2019))
What does the director of Jakarta's MRT expect from the Jakarta government?
Pembahasan:
2
0.0
The following text is for questions 16 and 17.
The caption teaches the readers to be ____.
Pembahasan:
1
3.0
Find the synonyms of the following words in the text in Activity 10.
Graduates are Immature, Skills Minister Suggests As She Urges Youngsters to Do Apprenticeships
University graduates are immature, irresponsible, and cannot communicate effectively when they enter workplace, the skills minister has suggested as she urged more people to do apprenticeships instead.
Anne Milton MP, a former nurse, said that many employers have been reducing their graduate programs, and in some cases axing them completely.
She told how business leaders are "always moaning about people who came out of university", saying that their degree was not relevant to the workplace and so it can take 18 months to two years to get them "up to speed".
"Businesses have said for a long time, 'it's all very well you churning out these graduates but we need skills'-a degree isn't necessarily transferable into the workplace."
Meanwhile, she said that 18-year-olds who enrol on "degree apprenticeship" programs can study while gaining workplace experience at the same time.
"What you gain in your first year of employment [as an apprentice] is maturity, communication skills, you grow up a lot-not least because you are mixing with a huge age range of people in the workplace," Ms. Milton told the Daily Telegraph.
"Even in the first year, they have matured, they are more responsible, they have taken on a completely different attitude to life than they would have done if they went to university. In a way going to university puts all that off for three years."
(Adopted from: https:/www.telegraph.eo.uk/edueation/2019/03/08/graduates-immature-skills-minister-suggests-urges-youngsters/ (April 8, 2019)
9. distinct = ____
Pembahasan:
7
0.0
Which beats first: the right ventricles or right atrium?
Pembahasan:
11
0.0
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