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Mengenal Storyweaver, Platform Efektif untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Reading Siswa di Masa Pandemi

Mengenal Storyweaver, Platform Efektif untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Reading Siswa di Masa Pandemi

Selama masa pandemi, anak- anak akan memiliki waktu secara penuh untuk  belajar  dirumah. Selama di rumah, mereka pasti akan punya lebih banyak waktu luang. Salah satu keterampilan yang efektif untuk dikembangkan selama dirumah adalah keterampilan membaca. Keterampilan membaca dipandang sangat penting mengingat keterampilan ini akan mempengaruhi keterampilan lainnya. 

Ada satu platform yang menurut saya efektif untuk mengasah keterampilan membaca yaitu StoryWeaver. Storyweaver merupakan sebuah platform yang menawarkan berbagai macam sumber buku cerita bergambar untuk anak-anak. Bahan bacaan dalam StoryWeaver tersedia dalam lebih dari 200 bahasa sehingga menjadikannya platform yang cocok untuk pelajar multibahasa. 

Storyweaver juga memungkinkan pengguna mengunduh cerita untuk dibaca nanti dalam berbagai format berbeda: seperti PDF dengan resolusi web, kertas A4, dan format ePub. Pengguna juga dapat menyimpan cerita mereka ke perpustakaan offline mereka dan mengaksesnya kapan saja mereka mau. Selain itu, Storyweaver juga membantu siswa membuat cerita mereka sendiri dan mengilustrasikannya dengan karya seni yang indah. Mereka dapat memilih dari "ribuan gambar dengan open license (lisensi terbuka) dari berbagai ilustrator terkenal. 

Pada intinya, StoryWeaver memberikan kesempatan untuk membuat buku cerita sendiri dengan sangat mudah.
screenshot StoryWeaver


Untuk memulainya, teman- teman bisa menuju ke alamat https://storyweaver.org.in. Sign up lebih dahulu dan pilih cerita yang akan dibaca. 

Berikut salah satu cerita yang bisa dipilih. Level bisa disesuaikan terhadap kemampuan anak juga.
Screenshot salah satu cerita di StoryyWeaver
Setiap kata yang teman- teman pilih, muncul keterangan makna dan juga asal kata. Teman- teman bisa menuliskan terjemahan pada bagian bilang samping. Simpan lalu publish



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Seri Latihan Soal Incomplete Dialogue Reading Ujian Bahasa Inggris SMK; Ordering

Seri Latihan Soal Incomplete Dialogue Reading Ujian Bahasa Inggris SMK; Ordering

Latihan soal ini akan menguji tentang bagaimana menjawab soal dengan topik ordering something. Umumnya ungkapan ini digunakan saat kita ingin memesan sesuatu seperti makanan di sebuah restauran. Ekspresi yang digunakan pun mesti disesuaikan dengan kondisi dan situasi percakapan tersebut berada. 
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Nah, langsung saja berikut ini latihan soal tentang topik ordering something dalam soal- soal ujian bahasa Inggris yang sering dihadapi oleh siswa- siswa SMK.

LATIHAN SOAL INCOMPLETE DIALOG BAHASA INGGRIS SMK ; ORDERING SOMETHING
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Dialogue no. 1
Waitress : What would you like to order, sir?
Guest : I'll ____ shrimp soup and baked potatoes.

1.
have
want
drink
make

Dialogue no. 2
Waiter : Can I help you sir?
Guest : Yes, I want ____ a table for two.

2.
to make
to reserve
to sit
to take

Dialogue no. 3
Waiter : Are you ready to ____ ma'am?
Guest : I'll have scallops with rice salad dressing an a glass of capuccino float.


3.
eat
order
drink
buy

Dialogue no. 4
Man : ____ sandwiches for the meeting?
Shasha : I thought the meeting was at eleven, not at noon.
Man : It's, but we will need to work through the lunch time.

4.
I need to eat some
Do you like making
Can you order
Do the guests want some

Dialogue no. 5
Waiter : Good evening ____ ?
Woman : The menu looks delicious. What do you recommend?
Waiter : The original steak with mushroom is our favorite menu. It's very good.

5.
Are you ready to order
Have you eaten
Let's have meal
Do you need some food

Dialogue no. 6
Waiter : This is your order _____ .
Guest : Thank you.

6.
It's twenty thousand rupiahs
Thank you
I hope you enjoy the food
Anything else?

Dialogue no. 7
Waiter : ____ one of the house specialties.
Alexa : What would you suggest?
Waiter : The Tuna with mushroom is very delicious here.


7.
I'm sure you'd like
Would you like to order
Do you want me to eat
Could you cook

Dialogue no. 8
Waiter : ____ ?
Customer : Yes, a chicken salad and pasta, please?

8.
What drinks do you like
Do you want some dessert ma'am
Are you ready to order
Can I get the bill for you

Dialogue no. 9
Guest : Can I see the menu, please?
Waiter : Certainly, sir. Here you are ____ ?
Guest : Two orange juice, salad and fruit for the dessert.


9.
What do you like
Can I have your order now
What do you suggest for lunch
Are you ready to eat now

Dialogue no. 10
Guest : ____
Waiter : Certainly, sir. Cream and sugar?
Guest : No, thank you. I need it black.

10.
I'd like to order eggs, toast and coffee
Do you want to give me some food?
I think I have to eat something
Can I see the menu, please?

Score =
Correct answers:
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Seri Latihan Soal Incomplete Dialogue Reading Ujian SMK ; Suggestion and Advice

Seri Latihan Soal Incomplete Dialogue Reading Ujian SMK ; Suggestion and Advice

Dalam soal reading incomplete dialogue, kita sering menemukan ekspresi yang berhubungan dengan topik suggestions/ advice. Bentuk yang paling umum digunakan adalah bentuk frase pertanyaan dengan "How about", akan tetapi berbagai bentuk lain juga sering digunakan sesuai dengan konteks kalimatnya.
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Sebelum beranjak ke latihan soal bentuk suggestion and advice, berikut ini penjelasan ungkapan ini berdasarkan konteks kalimatnya. 

A. How about.
How about digunakan untuk menanyakan apakah seseorang itu setujua dengan apa yang kita sarankan. Dua aturan yang sering kita temukan dalam penggunaan frase How About adalah sebagai berikut :

How about + subject + simple verb
Contoh :
How about we go to Lawang Sewu, Semarang?
Lawang Sewu Semarang

Sedangkan yang kedua adalah bentuk :
How about + Gerund
Contoh :
How about going to Lawang Sewu Semarang?

B. What about
Dalam frase What about, penggunaannya hampir mirip dengan frase How about. Hanya tambahkan saja bentuk Gerund setelah What about.
Contoh :
What about going to Lawang Sewu Semarang?

C. Why Don't
Why don't + subject + simple form

Contoh :
Why don't we go to Lawang Sewu Semarang?

D. Why not
Why not + simple verb

Contoh : 
Why not go to Lawang Sewu Semarang?

***Subjek dalam contoh kalimat diatas adalah "you' sehingga secara langsung tidak disebutkan.

E. Shall
Shall + subject + simple verb

Contoh :
Shall we go to Lawang Sewu Semarang?

 *** Shall hanya digunakan untuk subjek "I" dan ""we".

Respons
Untuk meresponnya, beberapa ungkapan juga digunakan. Ada yang menerima (accepting) dan menolak (declining). Berikut ungkapannya.

Accepting

That’s a good/great idea!
That sounds good/great.
Perfect!
Thanks! I’d love to.

Declining

I’d prefer…
That’s a good idea but…
I’m not sure.

Nah, untuk lebih memahami tentang teori diatas, latihan soal berikut akan sedikit membantu terutama dalam mengetahui soal dengan konteks situasi yang relevan digunakan.
LATIHAN SOAL SUGGESTIONS OR ADVICE
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Dialogue no. 1
Yossy : Hi Nayla, What are you looking for?
Nayla : Hi, Yossy. I've been trying to find a really good novel. Any suggestion?
Yossy : Do you know "Sirkus Pohon"? ____. It's an impressive novel.

1.
You can buy it
You can lend it
You may take mine
You should read it

Dialogue no. 2
Tiara : Perhaps we could all go out for refreshing. _____
Mira : That'd be lovely. We've planned it several times ever since we moved here.

2.
What about climbing the mount near the village?
Why don't we eat together at home?
Should we order the food now?
What about going to Grandma's house?

Dialogue no. 3
Ann : _____
Gerry : What's wrong with it?
Ann : It's hard to read the result.

3.
Will you save the document?
Could you check the program?
Could you read the document again?
Can I help you?

Dialogue no. 4
Director : Would you mind helping me with this letter? A client is waiting for me.
Secretary : ____ Shall I type the letter, sir?
Director : Yes, please. Don't forget to fax it to the personal manager and keep the copy.

4.
Yes, of course
Yes, I'll be glad to
Sorry, but I'm writing
No, I'd be glad to

Dialogue no. 5
Father : My feet hurt after jogging this morning
Mother : ____
Father : That's a good idea. I hope they're getting better soon. I'm planning to walk around the city park tomorrow.


5.
My feet hurt, too and I need to take along rest
What about walking around slowly step by step?
Why don't you soak them in some warm water?
You should stop jogging or I won't massage your feet

Dialogue no. 6
Bagus : Jim, What's matter with your finger? It's bleeding
Jimmy : I had cut it.
Bagus : _____

6.
You had better not to cut your finger
Why don't you put a band aid on the cut?
You shouldn't chop the beef with this knife
What do you recommend for your fingers

Dialogue no. 7
Rin : ____ to the cinema this weekend?
Alex : That's a good idea.


7.
How about going
How about to go
How about to see
How about seeing

Dialogue no. 8
Riff : Can I talk to your finance manager?
Secretary : I'm sorry. He is not in.
Riff : ____ ?

8.
Could I take your message?
Can I leave any message?
Would you leave any message?
Any message for you?

Dialogue no. 9
Una : Would you like to go to the Javanese restaurant on the corner?.
Ita : ____ I know it serves my favorite food. Let's go.


9.
I'm really sorry, I can't
I'd be delight to
I'd love to but
I prefer Sundanese one

Dialogue no. 10
Chandra : What do you suggest for dinner?
Shinta : _____
Chandra : I'm very sorry , I'm vegetarian now.

10.
Let's cook union soup at home
I think we can enjoy marmalade
What about eating some Friench Fries?
Why don't we have steak at the Waroeng?

Score =
Correct answers:
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Semoga Bermanfaat.
TOEFL Preparation : Latihan Soal Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary TOEFL

TOEFL Preparation : Latihan Soal Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary TOEFL

Soal reading comprehension and vocabulary ditujukan untuk mengukur kemampuan anda dalam mengerti dan memahami bahasa Inggris secara tertulis seperti yang digunakan dalam bahan- bahan akademik serta buku bacaan. Soal reading comprehension and vocabulary pada ujian TOEFL, berasal dari berbagai tema baik tema umum maupun akademik. Soal- soal nya memang bukanlah soal yang biasa kita temukan sehari- hari. Soal- soal ujian TOEFL khususnya reading menuntut pemahaman yang mendalam akan makna dari bacaan baik secara konteks maupun arti. Kita pasti akan menemukan kata- kata asing dan jarang kita temukan. Karenanya, banyak latihan merupakan solusinya, paling tidak membaca bacaan yang "agak berat". 

Akan tetapi saat ini banyak buku referensi yang bisa dijadikan acuan untuk lebih mempersiapkan  menghadapi ujian TOEFL. Serta latihan - latihan soal yang disediakan secara online di internet. Nah, pada post kali ini, saya akan melanjutkan post beberapa waktu lalu tentang latihan soal structure and written expression TOEFL. Pada post kali ini akan saya sajikan yaitu latihan soal reading comprehension TOEFL. 

Soal- soal latihan berikut hanyalah sebuah simulasi soal reading comprehension TOEFL. Dengan jumlah 15 butir soal yang sekiranya bisa menambah latihan dalam menghadapi ujian TOEFL anda. Soal dalam bentuk pilihan ganda, tinggal klik pada jawaban yang paling benar. Pada bagian akhir akan tertera kunci jawaan dan skor nilai.

Nah, langsung saja, berikut soal latihannya.

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The following text is for questions 1 to 5.
The first step in manufacturing a detergent is making the surfactant ( the ingredient that does not the actual cleaning). Surface can be made from a wide variety of raw materials including petrolium, animal fats, and vegetable oils.
The chemical processes that are involved are quite complicated for example, animal fat may be treated with a serious of difference chemicals an alcohol, hydrogen gas, sulfuric acid, and an alkali to make one surfactant used in modern household detergents. These complicated reaction and the special equipment they call for make detergent much more difficult to manufacture than soap.
The surfactant must be mixed in a cruncher with other chemicals that help it remove dirt more thoroughly and keep the dirt from setting back on cleaned material special bleaches, colony, and stabilizers also be added.

1. With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?
Manufacturing a detergent
How to make detergent are mode
Surfactant made from raw materials
Detergent is quite complicated

2. Why to make detergent are quite complicated?
The chemical processes that are involved
To manufacture soap are difficult
The surfactant must be mixed
Such stabilizers may also be added

3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "complicated" in paragraph 2
involve
difficult
compound
confuse

4. The word "cruncher" in paragraph 3 means ....
walking stick
staff
support
crotch

5. Which of the following statement is the best supported by this passage?
Surfactant must be mixed
help it remove dirt
special bleach
more difficult to manufacture than soap

The following text is for questions 6 to 10.
Martin Luther King, Jr, well known for his work in civil rights and for his man famous speeches, among his moving " I have A Dream" speech. But fewer people known much about King's childhood. M.L as he was called, was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the home of his maternal grandfather, the Reverend A.D Williams, purchased their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty years before M.L was born. The Reverand Williams, an eloquent speaker, played and important role in the community since so many people live centered around the Church. He allowed his church and home to be used as a meeting place for number of organization dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks. M.L grew up in these atmosphere, with his home being used as a coomunication gathering place and was no doubt influence by it. M.L.'s childhood was not especially eventful. His father was a minister and his mother was a musician. He was the second off three children, and he attended all black school in a black neighborhood. The neighborhood was not poor, however, Auburn Avenue was the main artery through prosperous neighborhood that had come to symbolize achievement for atlanta's black people. It was area of banks, insurance companies, builder, jewelers, tailors, lawyers, and other black-owned or black operated business and services. Even in the face of Atlanta's segregation, the district thrived Dr. King never fforget the community spirit he had known as child, nor did he forget the racial prejudice that was seemingly insurmountable barrier that kept black from mingling with whites.

6. What is the passage mainly about?
Martin Luther King's childhood
The prejudice that existed in Atlanta
M.L grandfather
The neighborhood King grew up in

7. Accroding to the author black and King's neighborhood were involved in all following EXCEPT ....
dentistry
medicine
lawyer
banking

8. The word "eloquent" mean most nearly ....
active
powerful
romantic
fascinating

9. According to the author, King was influenced by ....
community spin
black lawyer
his mother
his speeches

10. It can be stated from the passage that M.L. ....
had a difficult childhood
was a good musician as a child
loved to listen to his grandfather's speak
grew up in relatively rich area of Atlanta

The following text is for questions 11 to 15.
According to data obtained from radioactive dating, the oldest rocks found on earth re approximately 500 million to 4 billion years old. Sumilar ages have been determined for meteorites and the rocks gathered from the moon's surface. different methods of arriving at the earth's age generate very similar results. Modern theories about the formation, development, and eventual burning out of stars suggest that the sun is about 5 billion years old. experts contend that the earth and the sun were formed at almost the same time from a cloud of dust and gas resulting ffrom a cosmic explosion. The present rate of expansion of the galaxies can be extrapolated to suggest that, if the universe began with " a ig bang" about 15 billion years ago, an age of 5 billion years for both the earth and the sun can be considered plausible.
Long before radioactive dating was implemented, mythology and oral narratives alluded to a conjecture that the earth was nearly 6,000 years old. The methods of computation based on the analysis of genealogical trees in scant archeological findings provide evidence that can be difficult to date accurately. Today, radioactive dating of particles and whole ojects has rejected this figure of the earth's age as unreliable.
11. What does the passage mainly discuss?
Dating techniques in research
Modern theories and radioactive dating
Research and narratives about the earth's formation
Establishing the earth's age

12. It can be inferred from the passage that radioactive dating is important for estimating the age of ....
all known meteors
all existing planet
the earth
the trees

13. The author of the passage implies that ....
the earth and the sun are of similar origin
the earth and the sun can be explosive
meteorites and the moon have been analyzed
the galaxies are expanding at a substantial rate

14. In line 5, the word "eventual" is closest in meaning to ....
ultimate
eventful
utter
enduring

15. With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
The moon and the sun are 15 billion years old
The moon can be viewed as a meteorite
The formation of galaxies is an on going process
The earth can be dated as far back as 6,000 years

Score =
Correct answers:
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Demikian soal latihan reading comprehension and vocabulary TOEFL dan jangan lupa tuliskan skor anda pada bagian kolom komentar ya...

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Materi, Pembahasan dan Bentuk Soal Procedure Text dalam Soal Ujian Nasional (UN)

Materi, Pembahasan dan Bentuk Soal Procedure Text dalam Soal Ujian Nasional (UN)

Teks Procedure mempunyai tujuan  untuk memberi petunjuk tentang langkah- langkah/ metode/ cara melakukan sesuatu. Teks ini berisikan rangkaian tips atau tindakan untuk melakukan suatu aktifitas. Teks ini juga dikenal  dengan directory.

Adapun struktur teks procedure adalah sebagai berikut:
  • Goal, yaitu tujuan
  • Materials, bahan- bahan yang dibutuhkan untuk membuat suatu barang (sifatnya opsional)
  • Steps, serangkaian langkah
Sedangkan unsur- unsur kebahasaan yang terdapat dalam teks procedure adalah 
  • Imperative sentence ( kalimat perintah), misalnya put, don't, mix, dsb.
  • Action verb, kata kerja yang berhubungan dengan aktifitas fisik atau intelektual, misalnya put, turn
  • Connective of sequence, misalnya then, while, next, dll
  • Numbering, urutan angka- angka dalanm aktifitas, misalnya first, second, third, dst
Dan berikut contoh dari teks procedure


How to Make Lollipops

Lollipops are pieces of candy on a stick.You hold the stick and lick, bite or suck the candy. Usually, they're made from candy glass, which is essentially melted sugar with some flavoring and food coloring added.

Ingredients
2 cups of sugar
1 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon flavoring scent oil
1-2 drops of food coloring

Steps
  1. Use white granulated sugar, also known as ordinary table sugar. This looks like little crystals, not to be confused with "confectioner's sugar", which is used for cake toppings.
  2. Dissolve the sugar in the water and heat it over a stove, on low to medium heat. Stir it constantly so it doesn't burn.
  3. Add food coloring and flavoring when the sugar mixture has boiled. Do not wait until it has turned brown, or your lollipops will be awful tasting caramel!You may add lemon juice if you wish.
  4. Use a candy thermometer to tell when the sugar has reached the "hard crack" stage (this is between 300 and 310 degrees F) (about 150 degrees C). You can test this by dropping a bit of the melted sugar into a glass of cold water, where it should form a hard, brittle thread that cracks.
  5. Pour the melted sugar into molds. When it's cooled a little, add sticks
  6. When the candy is completely cool, pop it out of the molds, and voila: lollipops.
  7. Finished
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Pada kisi- kisi terbaru Ujian Nasional (UN) Bahasa Inggris SMA yang dikeluarkan oleh BSNP, materi procedure text termasuk di dalamnya. Nah, berikut saya lampirkan contoh soal materi procedure text pada soal Ujian Nasional. Semoga bisa menjadi gambaran.
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Text 1


1. Remove the back cover, using a small screwdriver to loosen the screw
2. Remove batteries and replace with two new AAA batteries. use the + and - signs to position correctly. dispose of used batteries properly.
3. Replace the cover and tighten the screw with the screwdriver
4. Reset the time using the side buttons

The GMX 200 is guaranteed to keep time accurately for one full year from date of purchase. should it malfunction in any way during this time period, your money will be refunded in full.

1.    What are these the  instructions for?
        A. Changing the batteries
        B. Replacing cover
        C. Repairing batteries
        D. Getting a refund
        E. Setting the date

Pembahasan :
Instruksi atau  prosedur diatas adalah tentang  cara mengganti batere pada sebuah jam, maka pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah A, changing the batteries

2.    It can be referred from the text that ….
        A. the GMX 200 is a disposal garbage
        B. used batteries can be replaced in the product
        C. the users will get full refund if there is malfunction during the guarantee period 
        D. there are two kinds of batteries to replace the old batteries
        E. the users prohibit to discard used batteries 

Pembahasan : 
Pernyataan yang paling benar yang terdapat dalam teks adalah pengguna akan mendapatkan uangnya kembali bila terjadi kerusakan atau malfungsi saat periode garansi produk ( the users will get full refund if there is malfunction during the guarantee period) pilihan jawaban yang benar adalah pada pilihan C

3.   “Dispose of used batteries properly”
        The underlined word has similar meaning with ….
        A. discard
        B. extricate
        C. retrieve
        D. liberate
        E. retain 

Pembahasan : 
Persamaan kata “dispose” adalah “discard”, yang artinya membuang.
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Text 2

No matter how nice your shoes are, they can start looking worn and ugly over time if nor properly cared for. Here's a quick tutorial on how to properly shine a pair of leather shoes.
If you haven't shined shoes before, don't worry—it's actually really, really simple. You will need a few things beforehand, though, which you can buy very cheaply anywhere from a professional shoe shop to somewhere like Target or Wal-Mart:
A soft cloth. This can really be anything from a rag or an old t-shirt to a special buffing cloth (really though, an old t-shirt should work just fine).
A can of shoe polish. These usually run for about a dollar. Grab them in whatever colors you need for the shoes you're shining.
A good shoe brush. Usually these will run you anywhere between $5 and $10.
Shining your shoes is a simple process that should only take you a few minutes. Here's what you do:

1. First, brush off any dirt, mud, salt, or other debris on your shoe with your brush or a damp cloth. Wait for the shoe to dry before continuing to the next step.
2. Next, apply a little bit of your shoe polish to the shoe with your cloth or t-shirt. Make sure not to get it on the carpet or anything else, it won't come out easily! Rub the shoe in small circles, using just a bit of shoe polish at a time—remember, less is more (and you can always add more if need be).
3. Use your shoe brush to brush any excess polish off the shoe. Don't be afraid to put a little elbow grease into this step, you won't ruin the shoe.
4. Lastly, take your cloth or t-shirt and buff out the rest of your shoe so it shines.


taken from : http://www.lifehacker.com/

4.    What is the text about?
        A. Steps to avoid shoes from debris
        B. Steps to polish shoes with clothes
        C. Steps to use shoe brush properly
        D. Steps to make shiny leather  shoes
        E. Steps to brush off dirt and mud on shoes
Pembahasan :
Teks prosedur diatas menceritakan tentang langkah- langkah untuk membuat sepatu menjadi mengkilap. Maka pilihan jawaban yang benar adalah pada pilihan D

5.    According to the text, we may conclude that ….
       A. The materials needed can only be bought in shoe shop
       B. Black and brown are the color which is available for the shoe polish
       C. We may use dry cloth to brush off any mud, dirt, salt and debris
       D. Shoe polish can be cleaned easily if it contacts with other materials such as clothes and carpet
       E. Shining a pair of leather shoes in the tutorial above gives simple steps that everyone can do easily

Pembahasan :
Pernyataan yang benar dalam teks tersebut adalah pada pilihan jawaban E, “Shining a pair of leather shoes in the tutorial above gives simple steps that everyone can do easily”
Bahwa mengkilapkan sepatu membutuhkan langkah yang simpel yang setiap orang bisa melakukannya.

Demikian Materi, Pembahasan dan Bentuk soal Procedure Text dalam soal Ujian Nasional. Semoga Bermanfaat.

Salam.
Materi News Item Text Bahasa Inggris dalam Soal Ujian SMA

Materi News Item Text Bahasa Inggris dalam Soal Ujian SMA

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
Text ini memiliki ciri- ciri kebahasaan (Language feature) antara lain, 
  • 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
Three Die After Attending marriage Ceremony
Newsworthy events/ main event
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.
Background events/ elaboration
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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Local police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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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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