News Item Text mempunyai tujuan komunikatif untuk menginformasikan pembaca mengenai suatu kejadian/ even yang dipandang penting ( to inform the readers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important). Adapun Generic structure pada News Items adalah sebagai berikut:
- Newsworthy event/ main event
- Elaboration
- Resource of information
- Focusing on circumstances, terfokus pada orang, binatang, atau benda tertentu
- Using material process ( menggunakan action verbs, misalnya eat, run);
- Menggunakan past tense
- Disusun sesuai dengan urutan kejadian
Untuk memahami teks News Item, berdasarkan generic structure-nya, silahkan cermati pada setiap bagian dalam teks berikut ini,
Title
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Three Die After Attending marriage Ceremony
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Newsworthy events/ main event
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Three residents were killed, while dozens of others were wounded
after a pick up truck were taking to attend a marriage ceremony overtuned in
Jingklang village, banyumas Regency, On Sunday.
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Background events/ elaboration
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The pickup was carrying 30
passengers, mostly women, when it failed to ascend a steep road on its way
back from the ceremony.
As a result, the passengers were squeezed. The wounded passengers
were later rushed to Ajibarang regional public hospital
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Source event
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Local police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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Untuk lebih memahami tentang terapan teks News Items dalam soal ujian, inilah beberapa contoh soal tipe ujian tentang teks News Items.
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Nine traditional Balinese dances have been recognized as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage following a UNESCO session in Namibia on Wednesday.
Balinese dances included on the list were the Barong Ket, Joged Bumbung, Legong Keraton, Topeng Sidhakarya, Baris Upacara, Sanghyang Dedari and Rejang dances, as well as the Wayang Wong and Gambuh dance dramas.
"We are very pleased with the recognition; it enables Bali to receive protection in terms of traditional dance preservation as well as economic benefits in the future," said Bali Cultural Agency head Dewa Putu Beratha on Wednesday night as quoted by Antara news agency.
During the UNESCO session, Indonesia's proposal regarding the dances reportedly ranked 18th among a total of 35 countries.
"The nine dances represent Balinese dance as a whole based on their historical concept, function and style," said Dewa.
According to Dewa, the Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari and Baris Upacara dances represented the Wali dance, which is usually performed during processions. Meanwhile, the Topeng Sidhakarya dance and Gambuh and Wayang Wong dance dramas are part of the Bebali dance, known as a semi-sacred and ceremonial dance. The Legong Keraton, Joged Bumbung and Barong Ket dances are a representation of the Balih-Balihan dance that serves social and entertainment purposes.
The Wali dance is said to have originated between the eighth and 14th centuries. The Bebali dance and Balih-Balihan dances are believed to have come from the 14th-19th century and 19th centuries, respectively.
"The community has actively played an important role in preserving these traditional dances, especially the Wali dance. Meanwhile, the Bali provincial administration and its city and regency administrations should increase their role in preserving the Bebali and Balih-Balihan dances during tourist events," said Dewa.
What is the main idea of the text?
A. UNESCO recognises nine Balinese dances.
B. Nine Balinese dances are the part of the world’s cultural heritages.
C. Bali receives recognising on the local dances from UNESCO.
D. Nine Balinese dances represent Balinese dances.
E. Balinese community play an important role in preserving their traditional dances.
Pilihan yang tepat, A.
Jawaban tersebut tersurat dalam paragraf pertama.
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Which statement that supports the text?
A. The Bebali dance is believed originated in 19th century.
B. The Balih-Balihan dance is said to have come from the 14th-19th century.
C. The nine Balinese dances represent the culture and life of its community.
D. Indonesia’s proposal regarding the dances ranked well among the 35 countries.
E. The UNESCO recognition on the nine Balinese dances will be economically beneficial for Bali.
Pilihan yang tepat, E.
Jawaban tersebut tersirat dalam paragraf ketiga.
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Garuda diverts Yogyakarta flights to Surakarta after runway accident
Yogyakarta (JP)- National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has temporarily diverted its flights intended for Adisucipto Airport in Yogyakarta to Adisumarmo Airport in Surakarta, Central Java, after one of its planes overshot an Adisucipto runway lane on Wednesday night.
“All of Garuda Indonesia flights heading toward Yogyakarta, for a total of 34 flights, now will [be diverted] to Surakarta,” Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communications Benny S. Butarbutar said in an official statement on Thursday.
The flights include 10 coming from and going to Jakarta, three to and from Denpasar, Bali, two to and from Makassar, South Sulawesi, and one flight from Surabaya, East Java.
The airline would provide a bus at Adisumarmo Airport to transport passengers to Yogyakarta.
Garuda Indonesia is still evacuating the Boeing 737-800 NG, which slipped on the runway and overshot a lane on Wednesday night. It carried 123 passengers, none of whom were harmed.
Garuda aims to finish evacuating the aircraft on Thursday afternoon. (bbn)
Taken from : http://www.thejakartapost.com
What is the text about?
A. Redirect flights of Garuda Indonesia from Yogyakarta to Surakarta because of runway accident
B. Slipped plane accident in adisucipto runway lane
C. Evacuation of Garuda Indonesia after its accident
D. Confirmation of Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communication about overshot accident
E. The delay of Garuda Indonesia after one of its planes overshot an Adisucipto runway lane
Pilihan yang tepat, A.
Jawaban tersebut tersurat dalam paragraf pertama
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It can be concluded from the text that ….
A. Adisucipto Airport will be closed after the incident
B. Because of the incident, Garuda Indonesia redirected Yogyakarta flights to Surakarta permanently
C. Garuda Indonesia supplied bus to support passengers from Surakarta to yogyakarta
D. Garuda Indonesia had been finished evacuating its plane when this news was reported
E. There are a lot of passengers were harmed due to that accident
Pilihan yang tepat, C.
Pernyataan yang bisa disimpulkan dari teks adalah pada pilihan (C), Garuda Indonesia supplied bus to support passengers from Surakarta to yogyakarta. Pernyataan tersebut sesuai dengan pernyataan dalam teks yang menyebutkan, “The airline would provide a bus at Adisumarmo Airport to transport passengers to Yogyakarta.”
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The reason why Garuda Indonesia diverted Yogyakarta flights to Surakarta is because of ….
A. Maintenance one of Garuda Indonesia’s aircraft
B. The accident of its plane which slipped on the runway lane
C. Many flights in Adisucipto Airport
D. The statement of Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communications
E. The evacuation of Garuda Indonesia’s aircrafts
Pilihan yang tepat, B.
Alasan Garuda memindahkan penerbangannya ke surakarta adalah kejadian tergelincirnya pesawat di landasan bandara.
Dalam teks disebutkan , “…Garuda Indonesia has temporarily diverted its flights intended for Adisucipto Airport in Yogyakarta to Adisumarmo Airport in Surakarta, Central Java, after one of its planes overshot an Adisucipto runway lane on Wednesday night.”
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