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

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Task 1: Reading Comprehension
As you know on every 10 November we all celebrate Heroes Days. Why do you think the Heroes Day took that special date to commemorate our heroes’ sacrifice? Discuss with your partners and come to a conclusion why the date has become special. After that, read through the passage and check whether your conclusion is the same as the reason stated in the text.

    On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day in remembrance of the Battle of Surabaya which started on that very date in the year 1945. The bloody battle took place because Indonesians refused to surrender their weaponry to British army. British Army at that time was part of the Allied Forces. The defiant Bung Tomo is the well-known revolutionary  leader who played a very important role in this battle.

    It all started because of a misunderstanding between British troops in Jakarta and those in Surabaya, under the command of Brigadier A.W.WS. Mallaby. Brigadier Mallaby already had an agreement with Governor of East Java Mr. Surya. The agreement stated that British would not ask Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.

    However, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets all over Surabaya. The leaflet told Indonesians to do otherwise on 27 October 1945. This action angered the Indonesian troops and militia leaders because they felt betrayed.

    On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed as he was approaching the British troops’ post near Jembatan Merah or Red Bridge, Surabaya. There were many reports about the death,
but it was widely believed that the Brigadier was murdered by Indonesian militia. Looking at this situation, Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in reinforcements to siege the city.

    In the early morning of 10 November 1945, British troops began to advance into Surabaya with cover from both naval and air bombardment. Although the Indonesians defended the city heroically, the city was conquered within 3 days and the whole battle lasted for 3 weeks. In total, between 6,000 and 16,000 Indonesians died while casualties on the British side were about 600 to 2000.

    Battle of Surabaya caused Indonesia to lose weaponry which hampered the country’s independence struggle. However, the battle provoked Indonesian and international mass to rally for the country’s independence which made this battle especially important for Indonesian national revolution.

Adapted from: http://www.globalindonesianvoices.com/17298/hari-pahlawan-battle-of-surabaya-the-story-behind-indonesias-heroes-day/

Indonesia had gone through many battles. Why do you think the date of the Battle of Surabaya is used as a momentum to commemorate our hero’s contribution?

Answer the following questions briefly based on the text above.

Do you think that the information in the text is clear?

The genre of the text is ____

You should brush your teeth twice a day ____ avoid getting toothache.

3. ____ our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, we were still happy.

Check your comprehension by answering the following questions.

Underline all statements that express cause and effect. 

Read the text entitled Afternoon Tea, complete the gaps with the correct form of passive verb of the verbs in bracket.

Afternoon Tea

    Afternoon tea (or Low tea) 1) ____ (use) as a term of a light meal typically eaten at 4:00 pm. It originated in Britain, though various places in the former British Empire also have such a meal. Afternoon tea 2) ____ (introduced) in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840.

    The evening meal in her household 3) ____ (served) fashionably late at eight o'clock. At 4 o'clock, when she was hungry, she asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake 4) ____ (bring) to her room during the late afternoon.

    During the 1880's upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea. The afternoon tea ____ (served) in the drawing room.

    Traditionally, loose tea 6) ____ (will serve) in a teapot with milk and sugar. This 7) ____ (will accompany) by various sandwiches, scones and usually cakes and pastries. Traditionally the tea and food 8) ____ (will serve) on a lounge (or low) table.

    While afternoon tea used to be an everyday event, nowadays it 9) ____ (consider) as a treat in a hotel, café, or tea shop, although many Britons still have a cup of tea and slice of cake or chocolate at teatime. Accordingly, many hotels now market and promote afternoon teas.

(Source: http:///Iwww.hisroric-uk.com/CultureUK/afternoon-tea, http://english-magazine.org/english-reading/english-for-culture/328-tea-high-tea-and-afternoon-tea-novembers-culture-artide)

(7) ____

Why can the guest enjoy watching movies?

Complete the sentences.

Please complete the following sentences by reffereing to the previous reading text.

Example:

If you visit Seattle, arrive with ____

If you visit Seattle, arrive with this list of six must-have experiences.

Two instructions to follow at the boeing factory are ____ and ____