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

This text is for questions 6 to 10.

    Today, it is not surprising to see that many children are familiar with the Internet. The Internet is important, but controlling children accessing it is a must. This is because of the following reasons.

    Websites on the Internet are easily opened by everyone around the world. The websites may contain bad and inappropriate articles, pictures and videos. Children can't filter which one they should see and which they should not.

    The Internet can also make children addicted. Moreover, there are many websites providing online games for children. If we can't control them, they will play the games for hours without stopping. This is absolutely not good for them.

    Besides, if children access the Internet too often, they may not have a good social life. They won't be able to get along with their friends. Furthermore, this may make them anti-social.

    Thus, it is clear that we should control children when they access the Internet.

What is the text mainly about? 

Read the following dialog to answer the question below.

Siti: Hello, Jane.

Jane: Hi, Siti.

Siti: You look tired. What is going on?

Jane: I am working on my project paper. It is due tomorrow. I don't think I will be able to finish it.

Siti: Would you like any help?

Jane: Yes, please. I would really appreciate it.

Siti: Tell me what I can do and I will start right away.

Jane: Thank you. You are an angel.

(Adopted from: Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, Bahasa lnggris SMAIMAISMK/MAK Kalas. XI Edisi .Revisi Cetakan Ke-2, Jakarta, Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, 2017)

 Why does Siti help Jane? 

A Review on Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck

• Orientation tells the background information of the movie: 

    Tenggelamnya Kapal Vtm der Wijck Social Function: (The Sinking of the Van der Wijck) To critique artworks is a 2013 Indonesian romantic (films, novels, songs, drama film directed by Sunil Soraya TV shows or movies) and written by Imam Tantowi and for a public audience Dhony Dirgantoro. The film casts Pevita Pearce, Herjunot Ali and Reza Rahadian as the main leads. The movie is based on Hamka's novel, Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck (1939), and it was released at theaters on 19 December 2013. The film takes the theme of love and culturalr conflict in 1930s.

Social function: To critique artworks (films, novels, songs, TV shows or movies) for a public audience.

• Interpretative recount tells the plot/ synopsis/summary of the story:

    The story begins when Zainuddin (Herjunot Ali), a young man of Minang descent who has lived and grown up in Makassar, goes to Batipuh, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, to visit his father's birthplace and deepen his spirituality. Zainuddin's arrival is not welcomed by the 4. villagers due to his family background. Zainuddin's father who came from Minang married his mother who came from Bugis, Makassar. Minang people still held to the maternal lineage firmly. However, Zainuddin determinedly decides to stay in Batipuh and he is more determined after meeting .. a beautiful girl named Hayati (Pevita Pearce). This triggers violent obstacles from the villagers and Zainuddin is forced to leave Batipuh. Before leaving, Zainuddin and Hayati promise to love each other and Hayati promises to wait for Zainudin.
    The problem becomes worse when Hayati is proposed to by a wealthy man of pure Minang descent, Aziz (Reza Rahadian). Forced by her family, Hayati accepts the proposal, breaking her promise to Zainuddin. Feeling broken-hearted, Zainuddin leaves Minang and ventures to Java Island. With his talent as a writer, Zainuddin gains fame as well as fortune. Meanwhile, destiny makes Zainudin and Hayati meet once again. At a book-launching, Zainuddin meets Hayati as Aziz's wife.
    This time, the wheel of fortune turns around. Aziz loses his money and properties due to gambling. Aziz and Hayati come to Zainuddin's big house to borrow some money and ask for a temporary shelter. Zainudin grants the request. Feeling ashamed, Aziz commits suicide and gives up on Hayati. Although Zainudin loves Hayati, he rejects her because Hayati had broken their promise. Zainudin sends her back to Padang on a royal ship, the Vtm der Wijck. Unfortunately, on the way to Padang, the ship sinks together with Hayati, leaving Zainuddin with the pain of Hayati's death. Zainudin continues living in deep remorse.

Language elements: 

1. The simple present tense
2. Compound sentences
3. Complex sentences
4. compound complex sentences

• Evaluation states the judgment, opinions about the director,performances of the main actors, the plot, the theme, the dialogues and comparison with another similar artworks. It may consist of more than one paragraph.

Unlike the novel, the screen of Tenggelamnya Kapal Vtm der fails to dig deeper on the morals. The film merely expresses a universal lesson. It's a story of a man who to achieve success from his failure and sorrow. In the novel, Buya Hamka criticised a lot about the Minang customs and tradition. The film lacks of criticism about Minang old customs and tradition.
    Despite the shallowness Minang customs in the movie, Herjunot Ali succeeded in play  role of Zainudin. His performance as charming as that in Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah, a similar theme film by the same author.

• Evaluative summation states final opinions about, recommendation and appraisal or punch line of the movie

Overall, Tenggelamnya Kapaz l Van summation der Wijck is an excellent Indonesian film.The movie portrays the scenic panorama of Minang Land. The sweet original soundtrack from Nidji, such as "Nelangsa" and "Terusir", make the film unforgettable. This is a worthwhile film to see.

Recommendation to see the film Appraisal for the film

Complete these sentences with information you get from the previous review in pairs.

The first paragraph is called an introduction or ..

 

A Review on Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck

• Orientation tells the background information of the movie: 

    Tenggelamnya Kapal Vtm der Wijck Social Function: (The Sinking of the Van der Wijck) To critique artworks is a 2013 Indonesian romantic (films, novels, songs, drama film directed by Sunil Soraya TV shows or movies) and written by Imam Tantowi and for a public audience Dhony Dirgantoro. The film casts Pevita Pearce, Herjunot Ali and Reza Rahadian as the main leads. The movie is based on Hamka's novel, Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck (1939), and it was released at theaters on 19 December 2013. The film takes the theme of love and culturalr conflict in 1930s.

Social function: To critique artworks (films, novels, songs, TV shows or movies) for a public audience.

• Interpretative recount tells the plot/ synopsis/summary of the story:

    The story begins when Zainuddin (Herjunot Ali), a young man of Minang descent who has lived and grown up in Makassar, goes to Batipuh, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, to visit his father's birthplace and deepen his spirituality. Zainuddin's arrival is not welcomed by the 4. villagers due to his family background. Zainuddin's father who came from Minang married his mother who came from Bugis, Makassar. Minang people still held to the maternal lineage firmly. However, Zainuddin determinedly decides to stay in Batipuh and he is more determined after meeting .. a beautiful girl named Hayati (Pevita Pearce). This triggers violent obstacles from the villagers and Zainuddin is forced to leave Batipuh. Before leaving, Zainuddin and Hayati promise to love each other and Hayati promises to wait for Zainudin.
    The problem becomes worse when Hayati is proposed to by a wealthy man of pure Minang descent, Aziz (Reza Rahadian). Forced by her family, Hayati accepts the proposal, breaking her promise to Zainuddin. Feeling broken-hearted, Zainuddin leaves Minang and ventures to Java Island. With his talent as a writer, Zainuddin gains fame as well as fortune. Meanwhile, destiny makes Zainudin and Hayati meet once again. At a book-launching, Zainuddin meets Hayati as Aziz's wife.
    This time, the wheel of fortune turns around. Aziz loses his money and properties due to gambling. Aziz and Hayati come to Zainuddin's big house to borrow some money and ask for a temporary shelter. Zainudin grants the request. Feeling ashamed, Aziz commits suicide and gives up on Hayati. Although Zainudin loves Hayati, he rejects her because Hayati had broken their promise. Zainudin sends her back to Padang on a royal ship, the Vtm der Wijck. Unfortunately, on the way to Padang, the ship sinks together with Hayati, leaving Zainuddin with the pain of Hayati's death. Zainudin continues living in deep remorse.

Language elements: 

1. The simple present tense
2. Compound sentences
3. Complex sentences
4. compound complex sentences

• Evaluation states the judgment, opinions about the director,performances of the main actors, the plot, the theme, the dialogues and comparison with another similar artworks. It may consist of more than one paragraph.

Unlike the novel, the screen of Tenggelamnya Kapal Vtm der fails to dig deeper on the morals. The film merely expresses a universal lesson. It's a story of a man who to achieve success from his failure and sorrow. In the novel, Buya Hamka criticised a lot about the Minang customs and tradition. The film lacks of criticism about Minang old customs and tradition.
    Despite the shallowness Minang customs in the movie, Herjunot Ali succeeded in play  role of Zainudin. His performance as charming as that in Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah, a similar theme film by the same author.

• Evaluative summation states final opinions about, recommendation and appraisal or punch line of the movie

Overall, Tenggelamnya Kapaz l Van summation der Wijck is an excellent Indonesian film.The movie portrays the scenic panorama of Minang Land. The sweet original soundtrack from Nidji, such as "Nelangsa" and "Terusir", make the film unforgettable. This is a worthwhile film to see.

Recommendation to see the film Appraisal for the film

Complete these sentences with information you get from the previous review in pairs.

There is a statement that contradicts another. Which one is it?

 

A Review on Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck

• Orientation tells the background information of the movie: 

    Tenggelamnya Kapal Vtm der Wijck Social Function: (The Sinking of the Van der Wijck) To critique artworks is a 2013 Indonesian romantic (films, novels, songs, drama film directed by Sunil Soraya TV shows or movies) and written by Imam Tantowi and for a public audience Dhony Dirgantoro. The film casts Pevita Pearce, Herjunot Ali and Reza Rahadian as the main leads. The movie is based on Hamka's novel, Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck (1939), and it was released at theaters on 19 December 2013. The film takes the theme of love and culturalr conflict in 1930s.

Social function: To critique artworks (films, novels, songs, TV shows or movies) for a public audience.

• Interpretative recount tells the plot/ synopsis/summary of the story:

    The story begins when Zainuddin (Herjunot Ali), a young man of Minang descent who has lived and grown up in Makassar, goes to Batipuh, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, to visit his father's birthplace and deepen his spirituality. Zainuddin's arrival is not welcomed by the 4. villagers due to his family background. Zainuddin's father who came from Minang married his mother who came from Bugis, Makassar. Minang people still held to the maternal lineage firmly. However, Zainuddin determinedly decides to stay in Batipuh and he is more determined after meeting .. a beautiful girl named Hayati (Pevita Pearce). This triggers violent obstacles from the villagers and Zainuddin is forced to leave Batipuh. Before leaving, Zainuddin and Hayati promise to love each other and Hayati promises to wait for Zainudin.
    The problem becomes worse when Hayati is proposed to by a wealthy man of pure Minang descent, Aziz (Reza Rahadian). Forced by her family, Hayati accepts the proposal, breaking her promise to Zainuddin. Feeling broken-hearted, Zainuddin leaves Minang and ventures to Java Island. With his talent as a writer, Zainuddin gains fame as well as fortune. Meanwhile, destiny makes Zainudin and Hayati meet once again. At a book-launching, Zainuddin meets Hayati as Aziz's wife.
    This time, the wheel of fortune turns around. Aziz loses his money and properties due to gambling. Aziz and Hayati come to Zainuddin's big house to borrow some money and ask for a temporary shelter. Zainudin grants the request. Feeling ashamed, Aziz commits suicide and gives up on Hayati. Although Zainudin loves Hayati, he rejects her because Hayati had broken their promise. Zainudin sends her back to Padang on a royal ship, the Vtm der Wijck. Unfortunately, on the way to Padang, the ship sinks together with Hayati, leaving Zainuddin with the pain of Hayati's death. Zainudin continues living in deep remorse.

Language elements: 

1. The simple present tense
2. Compound sentences
3. Complex sentences
4. compound complex sentences

• Evaluation states the judgment, opinions about the director,performances of the main actors, the plot, the theme, the dialogues and comparison with another similar artworks. It may consist of more than one paragraph.

Unlike the novel, the screen of Tenggelamnya Kapal Vtm der fails to dig deeper on the morals. The film merely expresses a universal lesson. It's a story of a man who to achieve success from his failure and sorrow. In the novel, Buya Hamka criticised a lot about the Minang customs and tradition. The film lacks of criticism about Minang old customs and tradition.
    Despite the shallowness Minang customs in the movie, Herjunot Ali succeeded in play  role of Zainudin. His performance as charming as that in Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah, a similar theme film by the same author.

• Evaluative summation states final opinions about, recommendation and appraisal or punch line of the movie

Overall, Tenggelamnya Kapaz l Van summation der Wijck is an excellent Indonesian film.The movie portrays the scenic panorama of Minang Land. The sweet original soundtrack from Nidji, such as "Nelangsa" and "Terusir", make the film unforgettable. This is a worthwhile film to see.

Recommendation to see the film Appraisal for the film

Complete these sentences with information you get from the previous review in pairs.

The producer of the film is ...

 

Read the following texts involving the use of even though, although and though and answer the following questions. 

Friendship

    Do you have a close friend? Is a friendship or relationship always good and without problems? It is impossible to happen because there is a fact about close friends that remains untold.
    The fact is 'no judgment and only unconditional love'. When you are in trouble or feeling down, one thing you expect from a close friend is understanding. Your close friend will usually understand your feeling. However, there may come a moment when your close friend cannot understand you. If this happens, what will you do?
    Though your close friend does not understand your feelings well, you cannot blame him or her. Maybe your close friend cannot understand your feelings due to unclear communication. Unclear communication happens because you cannot communicate your bad feelings well, so your friend cannot give you a solution to your problem.

Reading for getting the main ideas of the text
    What is the text about?

 

Read the following texts involving the use of even though, although and though and answer the following questions. 

Text 1.

You Keep Them Safe, so They Can Survive

 

    Even though it is difficult, with your help and support, we can keep rhinos, Mrican elephants, mountain gorillas and Amur tigers safe. Over the past 50 years, supporters have helped WWF and our partners bring them back from the brink of extinction although it is not a simple problem.
    We have achieved important policy wins, such as helping get the global moratorium on commercial whaling and controlling trade in endangered species like tigers. In 2010, WWF supporters played a key role in securing a commitment from the 13 tiger range countries to work together to double wild tiger numbers by 2022. At last, the world is working together to save the tiger and WWF supporters were a key part of that. You can play a vital role in ensuring that we will continue to live in a world in which animals like polar bears, orangutans, pandas, tigers, and black-flanked rock wallabies survive and thrive. 

("You Keep Them Safe ... so They Can Survive," n.d.)

Reading for main ideas of the text
    What is the text about?

 

Read the sentence and find the cause and effect.

The milk spilled all over the floor, so Jane got a mop and cleaned it up.

Cause: ....

Effect: .... 

Read the poem and answer the question.

"Dreams"
by Langston Hughes

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

What do you think the poem "Dreams" is about? 

Read the poem and answer the question.

"Dreams"
by Langston Hughes

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

What do you think the poet is saying? Do you agree? Give reasons.