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

Read the following sentences. Decide if the words in bold are the cause or the effect. Write cause or effect on the line. Then underline the signal word or phrase! 

Example:

Early man used weapons because they needed to find food

Cause: They needed to find food.

Effect: Early man used weapons.

Signal word: Because.

Question

My sister was very tired because she stayed up past midnight.

Cause: . . . .

Effect: . . . .

Signal word: . . . .

Write the effects of each causes!

Cause: I ran out of money.

Effect: ____

Which of the following procedures is true?

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/

Did the Indonesian lose or win the battle? Why do you think so?

You plan to go to the movie this weekend. You ask several friends to go with you. Two of your friends definitely agree with you, but the other two cannot make up their minds. Use the expressions in the previous section in the conversation.

What is the purpose of the letter?

What is TRUE according to the letter above?

III. Make a short dialog based on the situation given 

Siti has just finished practicing singing. She will sing in the celebration of Kartini Day. Dayu praises her that she sings like a real singer, and she will get a big around of applause for that.

Siti: ____ I'm sure you will get a very big around of applause.

Dayu: Thank you. That's very nice of you.

What do you think about the picture? Is the man happy? What does this man symbolize?

Arrange these sentences below into a good order!