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

Read the following song lylrics.
Complete the statements that follow.

Let me tell you how it happened
I wasn't looking for someone that night
No, I was never a believer
But you could fall in love at the first sight

But all of a sudden
We loved and got lost in the moment
All of a sudden
She's gone in the flash of a light
I never was looking, hmm
I'll be looking for the rest of my life

We took a polaroid
You signed your name upon it
I put it in my wallet
Hoping I'd see your face again
We took a polaroid
Captured the look in your eyes
It's only a matter of time
Before it starts fading

Was it my imagination?
I could've sworn I saw someone like you
A thousand people at the station
And in a second you slipped out of view

Then all of a sudden
I loved and got lost in the moment
All of a sudden
She's gone in the blink of an eye
I never was looking, hmm
I'll be looking for the rest of my life

We took a polaroid
You signed your name upon it
I put it in my wallet
Hoping I'd see your face again
We took a polaroid
Captured the look in your eyes
It's only a matter of time
Before it starts fading

We were dancing without moving
All my friends were leaving me behind
I didn't wanna catch a feeling
But there was something in that flashing light

Then all of a sudden
I loved and got lost in the moment
All of a sudden
She's gone in the blink of an eye
I never was looking, hmm
I'll be looking for the rest of my life

We took a polaroid
You signed your name upon it
I put it in my wallet
Hoping I'd see your face again
We took a polaroid
Captured the look in your eyes
It's only a matter of time
Before it starts fading

We took a polaroid
You signed your name upon it
I put it in my wallet
Hoping I'd see your face again

(Adapted from: https://Www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jonasblue/polaroid.html (March 31 , 2020))

Statements:
The singer hopes that ____ 

Read the following text aloud, in turns.

Things to Do in Banyuwangi

If you are in East Java, you should visit Banyuwangi. It is the gateway to Bali and the best place to stay if you want to visit Ijen Crater and see the blue flames. The beautiful beaches, great surf, and stunning nature make Banyuwanngi best place to visit. Here are things to do if you visit Banyuwangi.

1. Visit the most famous place in Banyuwangi, Ijen Crater. It is an active volcano that looms over the town. The volcano is famous for its sulphur miners, striking yellow landscape, and the blue flames that appear at night. It's a 30-40 minute drive from Banyuwangi to Ijen. If you visit this place, you must prepare your stamina and wear a mask.
2. Enjoy the beautiful beaches. This town has several beaches, such as Wedi Ireng, Sukamade, and Plengkung Beaches. Wedi Ireng is located 65 km to the South of Banyuwangi. The beach gets its name because of the color of the sand 'black.' The sand is actually white, but there is black sand underneath the surface. If you want to have a great place for an off-road adventure, visit Sukamade Beach. You can also see turtles at the beach on the nights to lay their eggs. If you love to surf, you should visit Plengkung Beach. It offers the best experience for surfers with shallow reef breaks and long barrel waves.
3. Explore Baluran Savannah. This national park i s known as the African savannah of Java. It turns brown during the dry season. The park is surrounded on one side by the sea and ringed by hills and Ijen Volcano. The park has a lot of wildlife and you can see buffalos, antelopes, monkeys, and peacocks. For the best view of the park, make sure to climb the watchtower. The best time to visit the park is in the morning or close to the sunset time. If you visit Banyuwangi, you can combine a visit to Baluran National Park with the Ijen midnight tour.
4. Come to Tabuhan Island. It is located 20 km from Banyuwangi. The best way to reach the island is by public boat. The island is about 5 square km and is surrounded by white sandy beaches with coral reefs offshore. If you like snorkelling and diving, it is the best place to enjoy the marine life.
5. Visit Hoo Tong Bio Temple o r Klenteng Banyuwangi. The area o f the temple is about 400 square meters and the tower is 9 meters tall. If you are interested to visit this temple, it's better for you to go there during weekdays so it will not be too crowded. It's also a good idea to go there during the day. You can find many great spots to capture photos and it's going to be a nice experience.
6. Try traditional food of Banyuwangi, such a sego cawuk, rujak soto, sego tempong, pecel pitik, and pecel rawon. Enjoy the food while enjoying the interesting places in Banyuwangi.

Adopted from: https://discoveryourindonesia.com/things-to-do-in-banyuwangi/ (April 8, 2020)
 

Answer the following questions based on the text in Activity 5.

Why is Ijen Crater the first recommendation? 

What did she do during the internship? 

What does the singer hope for? 

How does the singer feel as expressed in Stanza 3? 

Why should we use pond water or rainwater to rinse the pump and filter rather than chlorinated water from the garden hose? 

Combine the following pairs of sentences using 'although, though or even though'. Read your work aloud, in turns.

Examples:

• People are enjoying the puppet show festival
• It rains.

 People are enjoying the puppet show festival although/though/even though it rains.

 Although/Though/Even though it rains, people are enjoying the puppet show festival.
 

• Maya lives close to a best-selling food stalls.
• She always cooks food for her family. 

Answer the following questions based on the letter in Activity 3.

Oki Amalia Hanifah

Jl Pemuda Selatan No. 6

Padang

0809123123456

Oki_ah_2 7 @yahoo.co.id

August 10, 2020

Mrs. Siti Humaidah

Personnel Manager

Generasi Maju Entertainment

Jl Melati No. 30

Padang

Dear Mrs. Siti Humaidah,

I am writing to apply for the position of an animator as advertised in your social media on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

As I stated on my curriculum vitae, my qualifications match the requirements for this position.

I graduated from Politeknik Ilmu Komputer Indonesia (PIKI) majoring in animation and graphic design. My internship in Data Unggul Animation House afforded me with the crucial skills to work with professional computer programmers, animators, and graphic designers, including excellent dubbers. Although I only attended the internship for three months, I had assisted them in various Indonesian animated film making projects. I am familiar with proper standard care in animation and graphic designs.

I am a fast learner and hard worker. I am able to work under pressure in a team. Besides, I'm used to working over time.

I greatly appreciate the time you spend for reviewing my application, and the opportunity for an interview which I can attend at your most convenient time. I can be reached by phone or e-mail any time.

It would be a great honor to work in your company. Thank you for your kind attention.

Yours sincerely

Oki Amalia Hanifah

What does she expect from the company? 

Your friend is introvert. She doesn't want to open her mind. You motivate him/her to open her world. Which caption suits her condition.  

Match each situastion with its suitable caption. 
Rewrite the caption under the correct situation.

Caption 1

Happiness is a butterfly,
which when pursued,
is always beyond your grasp
but which, if you will sit down quietly,
it may alight upon you.

(Nathaniel Hawthorne)

Caption 2

Transformation is a process,
and as life happens.
there are tons of ups and downs.
It's a journey of discovery.
There are moments on mountaintops and
moments in deep valleys of despair.

(Rick Warren)

Caption 3

When we close ourselves off,
we're not just closing ourselves off to other people,
we're closing ourselves off from ourselves and
impeding ourselves
When you open up,
you allow yourself to be who you are.

(Amy Cuddy)

Caption 4

Too often we underestimate
the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word,
a listening ear, an honest compliment,
or the smallest act of caring,
all of which have the potential to turn
a life around.

(Leo Buscaglia)

Caption 5

The greatest day in your life and
mine is when we take total responsibility
for our attitudes.
That's the day we truly grow up.

(John C. Maxwell)

Your close friend is not happy. He often feels distress when he cannot achieve his desire. You want to entertain him. Which caption is suitable with his condition?