Latihan news item

 PART 1

The Surabaya Police have arrested a man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant via Instagram.

MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three days olD.

Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.

“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta Post, Tue, October 16, 2018)

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform readers about arrested man for buying an infant

B. To describe the important person for readers

C. To argue that arresting the man is important

D. To explain how police arrested the man

E. To convince reader that buying infant is illegal

2. What is the generic structure of the text above?

A. Orientation – Complication – Reorientation

B. Orientation – Series of event – Reorientation

C. Stating thesis – Arguments – Reiteration

D. Goal – Equipments – Steps

E. Newsworthy event – Background events – Sources

3. “MN was arrested at his house…” The underlined word refers to a house belongs to…….

A. The police officer

B. The arrested man

C. The infant parent

D. A Surabaya administration officer

E. A Semarang administration officer

4. “…for allegedly buying an infant” The infant word has similar meaning with ……

A. Adult

B. Teenager

C. Child

D. Grown

E. Man

News Item Text 2

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for 400 families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi ProvincE.

Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the temporary houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala area of Dolo Sub-district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of Sigi Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noteD.

The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district government will facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.

“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid any unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explaineD. (Antara, 17th October, 2018)

5. What is the text about?

A. Building temporary houses for displaced family

B. Planning to displace the temporary house

C. Signing a letter of agreements to build a permanent house

D. New luxury house will be built by BNI

E. Assistant Secretary has built temporary houses

6. What can we infer from the text?

A. The temporary house will be build in the family lands

B. The displaced family will build 400 houses for two state banks

C. Shelters will be built by two state banks for the earthquake victims

D. Bank Mandiri will be built in the South Sibayala

E. Bank BNI will be built by the earthquake victims in Jonoge Village of Sigi

7. What makes 400 families displaced?

A. Local governement

B. 7.4-magnitude earthquake

C. Temporary shelters

D. 400 houses

E. Mandiri bank and BNI

8. “The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of lanD..” The temporary word has antonym of ……..

A. Momentary

B. Transitory

C. Limited

D. Permanent

E. Seasonal

News Item Text 3

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.

9. 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.

10.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.

PART 2

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