NEWS ITEM: QUESTION AND ANSWER

 

Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 3

Singapore to Develop Marine Tourism in Riau Islands of Indonesia
Singapore has expressed its interest in developing marine tourism in Natuna, Anambas and Lingga, three beautiful yet hidden regencies in the Riau Islands province of Indonesia.

According to Riau Islands deputy Governor, Soeryo Respationo, the three areas have their own beauty but lack of adequate infrastructure to boost tourism.

Singapore's investment in the tourism sector would perfectly match with the islands' need, he said recently. Soeryo said that Singapore Ambassador Anil Kumar Nayar visited the Riau islands asministration on Tuesday to show the country's commitment in developing the marine tourism sector.

1. Singapore is interested in making investment in ....
     A. Tourism in the three islands in Riau
     B. Tourism in the sea around the three islands in Riau
     C. Building marine infrastructure in the three islands in Riau
     D. Building tourism infrastructure in the three islands in Riau
     E. Developing tourism industry in the three islands in Riau 
Answer : D

2. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
     A. Singapore shows its commitment in developing the marine tourism sector in the three islands in Riau
     B. Singapore ambassador visited the three islands in Riau
     C. Singapore needs to invest in the three islands in Riau
     D. Anil Kumar Nayar is the Singapore ambassador in Indonesia
     D. Tourism is the best sector to invest your money in Riau
Answer : A

3. What is the generic structure of the text above?
     A. Orientation-Backgroud Event-Source
     B. Newsworthy Event-Backgroud Event-Source
     C. Background Event-Elaboration-Source
     D. Main Event-Newsworthy Event-Source
     E. Main Event-Source-Backgroud
Answer : B

Read the following text to answer questions number 4 to 5.

Indonesia has embarked on the task of counting its islands in order to better protect its territory and marine resources. It hopes to locate and name an additional 1,700 islands in time for the UN Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names in August. Indonesia wants to claim sovereignty and fishing rights in the waters surrounding the islands, many of which its neighbors also claim.

The Indonesian government says illegal fishing in its waters is costing billions of dollars in lost revenue each year. A fisheries spokeswoman told the BBC: "Sixty per cent of islands in Indonesia don't have a name or officially have legal status, so they can easily be taken or claimed by another country."

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago. At the last UN conference on geographical names in 2012, Indonesia registered 13,466 islands. A law in 1996 estimated that the number of islands was 17,508. The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea defines an island as, "a naturally formed area of land, surrounded by water, which is still exposed at high tide".

A spokesman from Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries explained the scale of the task the counting team had. He said: "We have to visit every one of these islands, and then we note the coordinates, the name, the meaning of the name, the history of the land and describe the landscape and its geographical history…all that in great detail."

4. What kind of rights does Indonesia want to claim?
     A. Water rights
     B. Legal rights
     C. Fishing rights
     D. Lost rights
     E. Mountain rights 
Answer : C

5. Why does the growth of Indonesian smokers  have to be concerned?
     A. 1,000
     B. 11,000
     C. 17,000
     D. 7,100
     E. 1,700
Answer : E

NEW YEAR

 Its been 6st day of 2021, time flew so fast. Since its my last semester im planning to study more for utbk and doing all the preparation for the uni. 

Im hoping that i can be a better person in this year, graduate from highschool perfectly, go to uni, hope this pandemic will be over as soon as possible, so then life can be normal again. And hoping that me, my family and friends always healthy.

Happy New Year ! 

Wishing you all had a good year, cheers for better us 🍻

EXPLANATION TEXT

The importance of food

Man needs to eat to live. The foods we eat will produce the energy used to make us strong and healthy However, do you know how the digestive system in our bodies works? Here's the explanation.

The food we eat is broken down into small pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, which contains a digestive juice that moistens the food. The juice is secreted by the glands in the mouth so it can be swallowed easily.

Man needs to eat to live. The foods we eat will produce the energy used to make us strong and healthy However, do you know how the digestive system in our bodies works? Here's the explanation.

The food we eat is broken down into small pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, which contains a digestive juice that moistens the food. The juice is secreted by the glands in the mouth so it can be swallowed easily.

EXPOSITION TEXT

Nowadays people use the Internet to communicate with others. Many of them share their feelings, ideas, opinions, and problems in social media. In fact, sharing problems on social media embarrasses themselves and really annoys others.

Those who share their problems on social networks really irritate other people. Social networks are not the place for sharing personal problems. Reading someone's personal problems on the Internet is really a nuisance.

Besides, one who shares problems on social media only shames himself. Other people who read about them will think that he has a miserable life. It will be bad if those who read his status are his boss or coworkers.

In my opinion, netizens should not share their problems on social networks. It is better for them to write their feelings in a diary or have a private talk with friends. Personal problems shared on the social media only show their negative side.

 

PROCEDURE TEXT 3

 HOW TO USE A BLENDER

1. Introduction: How to Use a Blender. ...
2. Step 1: Plug It In. ...
3. Step 2: Take the Lid Off. ...
4. Step 3: Take the Blender and Put Ice in the Cup. ...
5. Step 4: Pour Water Until It Reaches the Top of the Ice. ...
6. Step 5: Put the Top Back on and Make Sure It's Secure. ...
7. Step 6: Press the "auto Smoothie" Button. ...
8. Step 7: Blend and Pour Into a Cup.
9. Step 8: Pour Extra Into Sink, and Clean Supplies.
10. Step 9: Put the Blender Away.

NARATIVE TEXT

 FOX AND A CAT

One day, a cat and a fox were having a conversation. The fox, who was a conceited creature, boasted how clever she was. “Why, I know at least a hundred tricks to get away from our mutual enemies, the dogs,” she said.

“I know only one trick to get away from dogs,” said the cat. “You should teach me some of yours!”.

“Well, maybe someday, when I have the time, I may teach you a few of the simpler ones”, replied the fox airily.

Just then they heard the barking of a pack of dogs in the distance. The barking grew louder and louder – the dogs were coming in their direction! At once the cat ran to the nearest tree and climbed into its branches, well out of reach of any dog. “This is the trick I told you about, the only one I know”, said the cat. “Which one of your hundred tricks are you going to use?”.

The fox sat silently under the tree, wondering which trick she should use. Before she could make up her mind, the dogs arrived. They fell upon the fox and tore her to pieces.

Moral: A single plan that works is better than a hundred doubtful plans.

Biography: famous person

 

Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin (born 6 November 1997) is an English actor and model. He is known for his starring role as Hardin Scott in the After film series. He also portrayed 11-year-old Tom Riddle, the young version of the antagonist Lord Voldemort, in the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Early life

Hero Fiennes Tiffin was born in London on 6 November 1997, the son of film director Martha Fiennes and cinematographer George Tiffin. He has an older brother named Titan and a younger sister named Mercy. According to a 2020 interview, he does not hyphenate his name because his parents were never married. He was educated at Raey Primary School in Lambeth, Emanuel School in Battersea, and Graveney School in Tooting. He is a member of the Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes family; his great-grandfather was Sir Maurice Fiennes, while his uncles are actors Ralph and Joseph Fiennes. His maternal grandparents were photographer Mark Fiennes and novelist Jennifer Lash.

Career

Fiennes Tiffin made his first film appearance as Spartak in the 2008 drama film Bigga Than Ben. He earned the part of Tom Riddle (the young Voldemort) in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince over thousands of young actors who auditioned for the role, though at least one publication alleged that his family connections alone landed him the part. Director David Yates said he was cast due to his ability to find "the darker space" in his line readings, and that he did not get the role due to his relation to Ralph Fiennes, his uncle who plays Voldemort, but admitted the family resemblance was a "clincher".Yates described Fiennes Tiffin as "very focused and disciplined" and said he "got the corners and dark moods and odd spirit of the character" as well as having a "wonderful haunted quality that seemed to bring Tom Riddle alive on-screen for us".

In 2018, Fiennes Tiffin was cast in the lead role of Hardin Scott in the film After, based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name by Anna Todd. The film was released in April 2019, grossing $69m worldwide. He won the Choice Drama Movie Actor award at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, and received the Rising Star award at the Ischia Film Festival. He returned for the sequel, After We Collided, which was released in September 2020. Also in 2020, he played Brooks in the thriller film The Silencing. In September 2020, it was announced that Fiennes Tiffin will reprise his role as Hardin Scott for the last two movies of the After series.

Fiennes Tiffin is signed with modelling agency Storm Management and has modeled for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, H&M and Superdry. In November 2019, he was named the face of the new Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. fragrance, Ferragamo.

Personal life

Fiennes Tiffin prefers to keep a low profile when not promoting his work. Having only one active social media account, he told W magazine in a 2019 interview, "I had all of those apps ages ago, and then I deleted them when I realised I was just wasting my time. But I kept instagram because my agents advised me to, and I completely understand and agree that it's such a useful, powerful tool, even though you can kind of get lost in it. I just made it to keep up with my friends, but now that so many fans follow me, it's a slightly different audience.