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News Item Text task 2
Jumat, 11 Februari 2011 by jati wijaya in Labels:


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Floods force thousands of people to evacuate in Gorontalo

GORONTALO (Antara): Floods triggered by days of torrential rain swamped thousands of houses in ten sub-districts of the city of Gorontalo on Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
An official at the flood mitigation post said that as of Tuesday morning, around 2,015 people had been evacuated to safer locations.
The official said that starting at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, flood waters had swept through ten sub-districts, namely Heledulaa Selatan, Moodu, Heledulaa Utara, Bugis, Ipilo, Tenda, Padebuolo, Biawu, Dembe II, and Tenilo. He added that the local government had distributed 100 boxes of instant noodles and three tons of rice to displaced people at refugee shelters.
Rescue workers, assisted by police, military personnel and volunteers, joined together to evacuate the flood victims from their homes to at least 10 temporary shelters across Gorontalo city.
Mimi, one of the refugees, said she was reluctant to evacuate but the water in her house kept rising. On Tuesday morning it reached 50 centimeters and forced her to flee.
As black clouds remained drifting lazily overhead on Tuesday, local Meteorology and Geophysics Agency reported that heavy rain would continue to occur throughout Gorontalo over the next two days.
http://www.thejakartapost.com

Answer the following questions.
1.    What does the writer want to tell us?
2.    When were the people evacuated?
3.    What happen on Tuesday at 2 a.m.?
4.    Who distributed the noodles?
5.     “He added that the local government had ………”. (par. 3)
He refers to ………………………
6.    Who involved in Rescue Workers?
7.    Who was reluctant to evacuate?
8.    What is the prediction of Meteorology and Geophysics Agency about Gorontalo?
9.    Who are the sources of the news?
10. Mention the Saying Verb used in the text!

Narrative Text task 2
Rabu, 09 Februari 2011 by jati wijaya in Labels:


 This is a task for Narrative text part 2.
Do with your partner
The Snow Bride

Many years ago, when great forests still covered the hills of Japan, a samurai named Hikaru lost his way in a sudden winter storm. Snow pellets sharp as spears pierced his cloak and drove him blindly into the deep woods.
Cold stalked him, and he had no weapon to battle this invisible enemy. Finally his horse burst into a clearing. The wind rattled the tree limbs, but no snow fell here. A wooden house squatted beside a huge camphor tree. The snow was a smooth white carpet. This quiet place seemed peaceful enough, but he sensed someone watching, waiting in silence.
A door opened. A white-haired woman studied him. Holding out her arms, she murmured, “Welcome, my lord. Enter and feel no fear.”
Hikaru smiled. He had killed fear long ago. But his horse ran away from the tiny hut. The samurai pulled the reins and drove it forward until the horse reluctantly moved forward. He found a lean-to built on the side of the hut, sheltered on one side by the hut and on the other by the tree. When his mount discovered some hay, its hunger drove out all fear. He left the animal peacefully grazing and went to fi nd his hostess.
The hut was simply furnished, though fi relight created a golden sparkle off the dishes and cups she set before him. Where had this woman found such luxuries, he wondered as she silently served him.
After he had eaten, he fi xed his eyes on her. “Who are you?”
She kept her gaze modestly lowered. “I am called Yuki, my lord. This place is my home.”
Yuki glided around the room in a silken whisper. Gradually he became aware of how quiet the woods had become. “Are you not lonely here?”
Her lips quirked in a shadow of a smile. “You are here, my lord. As long as you are pleased with me, how could I be lonely?”
Time passed, but it was always winter. Hikaru forgot everything but the lovely woman who anticipated his wants. As soon as he thought, “I want – “ Yuki was there, offering food and drink to fill his belly or song to soothe his soul. Yet men are never content. For a warrior, even an earthly paradise can become a wicked prison.
One day, Hikaru woke with anger. Nothing Yuki said or did pleased him.
Dashing dishes off the table, the tiny crashes echoed how he’d destroyed his enemies in the past. The memory infl amed his temper. Enough of this quiet and inaction! He could find that in death.
“My lord, tell me how I have displeased you. I – ”
“You, woman!” he snapped. “You’ve kept me prisoner in this place far too long!”
He rushed to the door and fl ung it open. A cold breeze brushed his cheek. Yuki grasped his sleeve. “My lord! Do not leave!”
“Enough!” The samurai jerked from her grip. Rage boiled in his heart as he backhanded her. “Out of my way, woman!”
“As you wish.” The mark of his hand seemed a dark bruise on her pale skin. “I will bother you no more.” Head bowed, Yuki stepped aside. The door swung shut between them.
A low moan shuddered amongst the trees. Wind whipped his helm from his head and his cloak off his shoulders. Cold knifed his body, just beneath the heart.
“Yuki?” Blinded, Hikaru stumbled backwards, but tree bark scraped his questing hands. Where was the hut? It was cold, so cold.
Spring came late that year. Birdsong welcomed the sun’s return. The golden fi ngers of the goddess Amateratsu caressed the still alabaster face of the sleeping man. But he never wakened. As she continued her journey across the sky, cherry trees covered the silken clad form with tiny pink-edged petals, a living blanket of snow.
Adapted from: http://mariannh.com

Questions
1.     Where does the story come from?
2.     Who is Hikaru?
3.     What happened to him?
4.     How was the weather then?
5.     What happened to Hikaru after she met Yuki?
6.     What made Hikaru want to leave Yuki’s hut?
7.     What happened to Yuki when she tried to restrain Hikaru’s anger?
8.     What happened after Yuki stepped aside?
9.     Do you think this story has a happy ending or sad ending?
10.  Give your reason that the story is happy or sad ending?

Descriptive text task 2
Jumat, 28 Januari 2011 by jati wijaya in Labels:

There are a task for description task 2
Read the text carefully and answer the questions!



Gua Tabuhan Is a Lively Unique Cave

In the cave, Nyi (Mrs) Kamiyem and Ki (Mr) Padmo sit on a big stone. Nyi Kamiyem will sing a song and Ki Padmo will beat the drum. Joining them are people called wiyogo which are drummers and other gamelan musicians.
What makes this unique is that they mix gamelan with the sounds of nature. The visitors dance, forgetting all problems.
Many tourists go to this cave. Maybe you are interested in going there too but you don't know where it is. Gua Tabuhan is located near Pacitan in East Java. It is situated in a lime hill called Tapan, in Tabuhan, Wareng village. The route is easy. Along the road there is beautiful tropical scenery to enjoy rice fields, coconut palms and birds.
East of the cave peddlers sell souvenirs. The drink and food peddlers are on the north side. People sell agates on the cave terraces. Somehow, it is like a fair.
It is said that the cave is the only place where nature produces sounds like the music of gamelan. Nyi Kamiyem, a well-known pesinden (traditional Javanese singer) from the village of Gabuhan, who often sings in the cave, does not doubt anything.
Gua Tabuhan did not use to welcome visitors. According to Kartowiryo (90), village elder, Gua Tabuhan used to be a hiding place for robbers. It was believed to be a sacred place. No one dared go inside. However, Wedana (chief of a district) Kertodiprojo, went to the cave to find out what was wrong. He found out that the cave was inhabited by the annoying evil spirits. The people chased the spirits away.
The cave is dark, so people need lights, and a local guide will lead the way. Sometimes visitors bump their heads against the sharp rocks on the ceiling.
Inside the cave there is a plain big stone which is believed to be the prayer mat of Pangeran Diponegoro, one of the Indonesian heroes who fought against the Dutch. It is said that Pangeran Diponegoro used to seclude himself in the cave. Some people now use the place for meditation.
There is a stream in the cave, in the east corner, which can only be seen outside. However, it can be heard from inside.
Besides the cave, Watukarang, a beach nearby, is good to visit. By the way, do you want different souvenirs? You can find them in Donorodjo village where agate craftsman work. So, have a nice journey.
Taken from Hello English Magazine, January, 1996

QUESTIONS

1. What do you call people who join Nyi Kamiyem and Ki Padmo in the cave?
2. Where is Gua Tabuhan located?
3. What can you see along the road to Gua Tabuhan?
4. Where can you find peddlers selling souvenirs?
5. What is Nyi Kamiyem?
6. How old is Ki Kartowiryo?
7. What did Kertodiprojo find out inside the cave?
8. What do people need when they enter the cave?
9. What did Pangeran Diponegoro use as a prayer mat to perform prayer in the cave?
10. Can you see the stream inside the cave?


News Item Text Task 1
Rabu, 19 Januari 2011 by jati wijaya in Labels:

There are three tasks of news item text.
Text for task 1

Read and study the following text. Pay attention to the structure of news item text.



Seven Killed in Accident on Jalan Sultan

Seven people were killed in a collision between a bus, a car and a truck at 10:35 p.m. on Jalan Sultan last night.
The dead were all passengers in the car. Police believe the car may have been trying to overtake the bus when it was struck by a truck coming from the opposite direction. The driver of the car may not have been using his lights, as the truck driver said he did not see the car approaching.
The police said the car should not have been trying to pass the bus, since overtaking is not allowed on Jalan Sultan. In addition, the police reported that the car–a small Japanese car–should not have been carrying more than five people. The names of the victims are not yet known.
Taken from www.thejakartapost.com
 TASK 1
    Checking your understanding. Write T if the sentence is True, and F if it is False. If it is False, CORRECT it!
    1.       The bus must have been travelling too fast.
    Correction :
    2.       The driver of the car must have been driving dangerously.
    Correction :
    3.       The driver of the truck may not have been driving carefully.
    Correction :
    4.       The bus was struck by the truck.
    Correction :
    5.       The  bus  and  the  car  were  in  the  same direction.
    Correction :
    6.       To overtake is forbidden on Jalan Sultan.
    Correction :
TASK 2
Rearrange this jumbled paragraph in good order.

Avenged Sevenfold Drummer The Rev's Death Due To Accidental Drug Overdose





Sullivan, 28, died at his home in Huntington Beach, California. He was buried in a private ceremony on January 6th. Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates delivered a eulogy at the cemetery in front of the band, Sullivan's wife and family, ex-Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, Bullet For My Valentine frontman Matt Tuck and members of Buckcherry and My Chemical Romance.




Paragraph 1

Six months after Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan's death, the cause of death has been determined as an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol, Orange County Deputy Coroner Mitchell Sigal told Rolling Stone.



Paragraph …………..

Toxicology reports indicate that Sullivan suffered "acute polydrug intoxication due to combined effects of Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Diazepam/Nordiazepam and ethanol." Sigal added that Sullivan also had cardiomegaly (an enlarged heart), which was marked in the coroner's report as a "significant condition" that may have played a role in the drummer's death. The Coroner's Department conducted "five or six" different tests to verify the cause of death, Sigal added.





Paragraph …………..

Since The Rev's death, Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy stepped in behind the kit to finish recording the new album, and then later to help out tour.



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 TASK 3
Text for task 3

Britney Spears - Lutfi Investigated for ‘Drugging’ Spears

Caption: Britney Spears is followed by a frenzy of photographers while shopping at Fred Segal in West Hollywood. Los Angeles, California - 15.02.08
Britney Spears estranged manager Sam Lutfi is under investigation by Los Angeles police over allegations he drugged the troubled star. Lutfi was served a restraining order earlier this month (Feb 2008) and was instructed to keep his distance from the Spears family after Britney’s mother Lynne claimed the manager had admitted he drugged her daughter. According to website TMZ, the allegations are now being investigated by the Major Crimes Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Lutfi ’s new spokesman Michael Sands tells TMZ.com he is aware of the investigation. Spears had been hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation at Los Angeles UCLA Medical Centre, but was discharged last week (06 Feb 2008) after a seven-day stay.
Adapted from: http://www.contactmusic.com

Answer the questions based on the text!
  1.  Who is Sam Lutfi ?
  2. Why was he instructed to keep his distance from the Spears family?
  3. Who is Lynne? What did she do?
  4. Who is Lutfi ’s new spokesman? What did he say to TMZ.com?
  5. Where did Britney Spears get her psychiatric evaluation? How long did she spend her time there?




Narrative Text task 1
Jumat, 14 Januari 2011 by jati wijaya in Labels:


There are 3 tasks for Narrative session 1
Read the following text and answer the questions!

The Magic Candle 
  
       One day a young wanderer got lost in a wood. Suddenly he was a light from an old hut. He knocked on the door, and old woman opened it. She was crying. She said that the devil had stolen her magic candle. The candle could grant anything she asked. The wanderer asked where the devil lived. “In a castle not far from here,” said the old woman.
       The wanderer went to the castle. There she found the devil, but he was old and weak. Therefore when the wanderer grabbed the magic candle from the devil’s table and ran away, he couldn’t chase him.
       But the wanderer was not a kind man. He didn’t return the candle to the old woman, but kept it for himself. He lit the candle and made a wish, “I want to go far away from here.” Suddenly the genies appeared and took him to a beautiful palace. There was a party in the palace. The wanderer wanted to make some money. So he lit the candle again and wished for some jewellery. He sold them to the guests and was soon making a lot of money. Then the Princess came to buy the jewellery, but there was nothing left.
       The wanderer fell in love with her and asked her to marry him. The kind Princess said yes, and they got married the next day. In this happiness, the wanderer told the Princess about his adventure and the magic candle. Hearing that, the Princess got very angry. At night she lit the candle and wished that the wanderer disappeared.
       In the morning, the wanderer awoke and found himself back in his ugly house in a village.

Task 1
Answer the following questions based on the text.
1. Where did the story occur? What sentences in the text show this?
2. Who are the actors of the story?
3. What problems did the old woman have with her magic candle?
4. Was the problem solved?
5. How was the problem solved?
6. Did the wanderer give back the magic candle to the old lady ? why did he do that?
7. Did the story end in happy ending or sad ending for the wanderer?
8. What sentence supports your argument that the story happy or sad ending?

Task 2
Checking your understanding. Write T if the sentence is True, and F if it is False. If it is False, CORRECT it!
1. The magic candle was stolen by the old wanderer from the young devil.
     Correction :
2. The magic candle could grant everything one wishes.
     Correction :
3. The young wanderer returned the candle to the old woman.
     Correction :
4. The young wanderer wished to have a beautiful wife.
      Correction :
5. The princess was very happy hearing the story of the wanderer’s adventure
     Correction :
6. The princess used the magic candle to make the wanderer disappear.
      Correction :
7. The old woman got back her magic candle.
      Correction :
8. The wanderer became poor again
     Correction :

Task 3

Rearrange the jumbled paragraphs of the story of Bloody Mary from Pennsylvania into a good
text by numbering the paragraphs. Look at the example.


 


Once upon a time, there was a maiden lived deep in the forest in a tiny cottage.
She sold herbal remedies for a living. Folks living in the town nearby called her Bloody Mary, and said she was a witch. None dared cross her cottage for fear that their cows would go dry, their food-stores rot away before winter, their children take sick of fever, or any number of terrible things that an angry witch could do to her neighbours.






paragraph 1
The desperate cries of the miller and his wife woke the neighbours. They came
to assist the frantic couple. Suddenly, a sharp-eyed farmer gave a shout and pointed towards a strange light at the edge of the woods. A few townsmen followed him out into the field and saw Bloody Mary standing beside a large oak tree, holding a magic stick that was pointed towards the miller’s house. She was glowing with an unearthly light as she set her evil spell upon the miller’s daughter.




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Then came the night when the daughter of the miller rose from her bed and walked outside, following an enchanted sound no one else could hear. The miller’s wife had a toothache and was sitting up in the kitchen treating the tooth with an herbal remedy when her daughter left the house. She screamed for her husband and followed the girl out of the door. The miller came running in his nightshirt. Together, they tried to restrain the girl, but she kept breaking away from them and heading out of town.




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As  she  burned,  Bloody  Mary  screamed  a  curse  at  the  villagers.  If anyone mentioned her name aloud before a mirror, she would send her spirit to revenge herself upon them for her terrible death. When she was dead, the villagers went to the house in the wood and found the unmarked graves of the little girls the evil witch had murdered. She had used their blood to make her young again.




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Then the little girls in the village began to disappear, one by one. No one could find out where they had gone. Grief-stricken families searched the woods, the local buildings, and all the houses and barns, but there was no sign of the missing girls. A few brave souls even went to Bloody Mary’s home in the woods to see if the witch had taken the girls, but she denied any knowledge of the disappearances. Still, it was noted that her haggard appearance had changed. She looked younger, more attractive. The neighbours were suspicious, but they could find no proof that the witch had taken their young ones.





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From that day to this, anyone foolish enough to chant Bloody Mary’s name three times before a darkened mirror will summon the vengeful spirit of the witch.
It is said that she will tear their bodies to pieces and rip their souls from their mutilated bodies. The souls of these unfortunate ones will burn in torment as Bloody Mary once was burned, and they will be trapped forever in the mirror.



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The townsmen grabbed their guns and their pitchforks and ran toward the witch. When she heard the commotion, Bloody Mary broke off her spell and fled back into the woods. The far-sighted farmer had loaded his gun with silver bullets in case the witch ever came after his daughter. Now he took aim and shot at her. The bullet hit Bloody Mary in the hip and she fell to the ground. The angry townsmen leapt upon her and carried her back into the field, where they built a huge bonfire and burned her at the stake.





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