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

Complete the following dialog with suitable sentences from the box.
Then, practice the dialog with your friend.
 

• If you are hungry, please have meals on a credible food stall.
   
• If you'd like to visit its tourist attractions, please prepare your stamina.
   
• If you want to board the MRT, you have to queue on the edge of the entrance gate.
   
• If you are going to explore the country by public transportation, buy a Singapore tourist pass.
   
• If you want to alight from the train, you have to watch the map and listen to the announcement.

Bagus: Hi, Sofia. My sisters and I are going to backpack to Singapore for three days next holiday. Do you have any suggestions? You have ever visited Singapore, haven't you?

Sofia: Well, the most important thing is that if you visit Singapore, don't litter. Otherwise, you will be fined. (1) _______________

Bagus: Why?

Sofia: To reach those places, you have to walk for long distances from the train or bus stations.

Bagus: I see. Anything else?

Sofia: Yes. (2) _______________ You can buy it at Changi Airport. If you want to buy tickets, board on buses and MRT, or even buy food, please stand in line. Queueing has become Singaporeans' habits.

Bagus: What about taking the MRT?

Sofia: (3) _____________. If the train is crowded, you'd better stand up although two seats on every row are vacant. These reserved seats are for elder or disable people.

Bagus: Thank you for reminding me of this. It's very important.

Sofia: It is, and when taking the MRT, please pay attention to the train route map which you can see above the door. (4) _______________

Bagus: Thanks, What else?

Sofia: This is my last suggestion. (5) _______________ You can find them in my supermarkets,

Bagus: Your information is very valuable. Thank you very much.

Sofia: O, yeah! If you go around the country, don't forget to bring your passport, Have a nice trip.

Bagus: Thank you.

Answer the questions based on the dialog in Activity 20.

What happens if Yudi stands at the platform gap? 

Raga Sehat Hospital management may hire Bintang Sakti ____ he is a fresh graduate. 

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.

When is the best time to visit Hoo Tong Bio Temple? 

This text for questions 14 to 17.

    Palembang is recognized as one of the oldest cities in Indonesia. It is the capital city of South Sumatra. It occupies the lowland that is situated to the east of the Bukit Barisan Mountains. The city is also known as Kota Pempek. If you visit this city, don't forget to:

1. See Ampera Bridge. The bridge connects Sebera Ulu and Seberang Ilir which are separated by Musi River. The bridge stands with a length of 225 meters and a span of 61 meters with a 9-meter clearance beneath it. You can pass the bridge or see the bridge from the side of Musi River.
2. Go to Kemaro Island. It is located in a small delta of the Musi River. It is about 6 kilometers from the Ampera Bridge. See the beautiful scenery from this island. If you are on this, visit various temples and attend festivals.
3. Visit Monpera, or the Monument of People's Struggle. It was built to honor and commemorate the struggle against the Dutch colonialists. The monument is known for its jasmine flower-shaped structure. The seventh level of the building provides a stunning view of downtown Palembang, including the Grand Mosque of Palembang.
4. Visit Sriwijaya Kingdom Archaeological Park. It is located near the banks of Musi River. It is close to Palembang. This park has many artifacts unearthed such as Buddhist statues, beads, and pottery items, China clay pots, and ceramics. In this place was found human-made canals, ponds, moats, roadways, and artificial islands.
5. Shop at Palembang Icon. Palembang Icon is a shopping mall which has multiple stores and showrooms of famous international and local brands. If you are here, you can see beautiful views of the Palembang city from a balcony on the top floor.

Adopted from: https://www.holidify.com/places/places/palembang/sightseeing-and-things-to-do/html (April 14, 2020)

Where are most of the tourist attractions situated? 

This text is for questions 6 to 8.

    Gorontalo is one of the provinces on Sulawesi Island. The capital is a city with the same name, Gorontalo. The area is composed of extensive coastlines, rugged mountains, and a large central valley almost entirely surrounded by steep slopes.

    The mountainous panorama of Gorontalo serves a magnificent scene, and it's also a place to live for various kinds of unique animals and trees, such as anoa, tarsius, and maleo birds, and kinds of animals that live in the forest. If you are in Gorontalo, explore the place and get memorable experience. Here are things that you can do when visiting Gorontalo.

1. Enjoy Limboto Lake. It is located in a village named Iluta, which is 10 km from the town center. The unique characteristic of this lake lies on the variety of freshwater fish species, which only can be seen on this lake. Besides, on this lake there was a landing field for the amphibian airplane name Katelina, which carries the First President of Republic Indonesia, Soekarno.
2. Visit Fort Otanaha. It is located on the hill, facing to Limboto lake. In the past, the Kings of Gorontalo used Otanaha castle as a place of protection and defense. The panorama of Limboto Lake can also be seen clearly from the castle of Otanaha because the castle stands on the top of highland.
3. Visit beautiful beaches.. You must visit Olele Beach. The beach is a gate to the underwater paradise. The amazing beauty of underwater life on this area has been recognized by many divers. It is proven by the enthusiasm of the divers who come to this area. Bitilia Sea Garden offers diving spots with remarkable beautiful underwater views. This place is 15 minute drive from Boalemo Indah Beach. Besides, feel white sand at Boalemo Beach and make yourself comfortable and relaxed. You can also swim, boat, and dive on this beach. Along the seashore, there are coconuts and pine trees. You should also visit Lahilote Beach. It is located in Pohe Village, about 6 jm from downtown of Gorontalo. This beach itself is worth to visit but sometimes crowded by local people at weekend. Leato Beach also has white sand. The seashore with its white sand gives us an impression of making refreshment to visitors. Watch the process of repairing wooden boats in traditional way. The underwater life of this place is quite interesting. The beautiful coral-reefs, the unique of fish and sunken ship have become the attractions for divers.
4. Hop your feet on Saronde Island. It is located in the northern Gulf of Kwandang, North Gorontalo. It can be reached about 1 hour trip from Gorontalo City, including 30 minute ride by boat from Kwandang Harbor. Saronde Island has about 1 km long beach from the north to the west coast consisting of white sand, from the west coast consisting of white sand, from the south to the east filled with neatly arranged rocks and surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. This island is pleasant in a tropical paradise. You may swim, snorkel, dive, fish, or sunbath on the beautiful white sandy beach.
5. Don't miss a chance to visit Kerawang Handicraft Industry (Karawo). Kerawang is one of Gorontalo's traditional handmade cloth. Buy the cloth as the souvenirs.

Adopted from: https://.sulawesi-experience.com/gorantalo-tourism-travel-guide.html (April 14, 2020)

What are offered in Gorontalo? 

The text is for questions 17 to 20.

    If you go to Australia, Adelaide is worth to visit. Why? Mining and agriculture brought riches to the city, and today, Adelaide's affluent heritage is still proudly on display. Magnificent private mansions and grand public buildings command an important place amid the modern high-rises. Museums, galleries, gardens, and gourmet restaurants are some of the city's finest treasures, and lovers of the arts can indulge in opera, symphony, and a flourishing live music scene. Explore the area with our list of the top tourist attractions in Adelaide.

1. Wander through the wrought-iron gates at the east end of North Terrace and enter a wonderland of botanical treasures. Established in 1855, Adelaide Botanic Garden features educational themed plantings such as medicinal plants, a Mediterranean garden, Australian native species, and a wetland designed to sequester enough water to eventually irrigate the entire grounds.
       The Santos Museum of Economic Botany provides insight on the important role plants play in everyday life through a series of permanent collections. Other garden favorites include the palm house, the Bicentennial Conservatory with lowland rainforest plants, night-flowering Amazonica water lilies, and Australia's oldest avenue of Moreton Bay fig trees. Exploring these beautiful gardens is one of the best things to do in Adelaide for free.
2. In the heart of Adelaide's cultural precinct, the Art Gallery of South Australia exhibits one of Australia's finest art collections. The elegant, colonnaded Victorian building, established in 1881, sets the tone for the eminent works within its walls. The collection crosses all mediums, from sculpture, paintings, textiles, metalwork, and photographs to ceramics, jewelry, and furniture.
       The Australian collection spans the colonial days to the present, including indigenous and Torres Strait Islander art. European works highlight pieces from the Renaissance to the present day, and Asian exhibits include Australia's only dedicated Islamic gallery. Important Nort American pieces are also on display, as well as some evocative avant-garde sculptures.
3. The South Australian Museum, adjacent to the State Library, is a top research facility renowned for its Aboriginal heritage collections. In addition to the excellent Australian collection, you can admire artifacts from the South Pacific Islands in the permanent Pacific Cultures Gallery, gaze upon Egyptian antiquities, and learn about local flora and fauna in the South Australian Biodiversity Gallery.
       Children love the natural history exhibits with stuffed specimens, fossils, and skeletons, and special exhibits mean there's always something new to see. Best of all, this museum is one of the many things to do for free in this culture-rich city

Adopted from: https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/adelaide-aus-sa-a.htm (April 12, 2020)

What we can enjoy in the museum? 

Why does Sakti believe that he meets the requirements? 

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.
 

• Ariska is skinny and looks weak.
• He won the boxing championship. 

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.
 

• Many people like to gather and do not stay at home during the pandemic.
• They are aware that corona virus is very contagious. 

 Why does Sofia send the letter to Mr. Romi Irwan?