Dear Mr. Anwar,
We regret to inform you that we are unable to lend you the sum of  $500 that you have requested, but it is possible to grant you part of  sum.  If  you are still interested, please contact our main office to arrange an appointment with the assistant manager. He will be happy to discuss the matter further.
Your sincerely,

(Lending Officer)

Instead of  a loan of  $500, what alternative is offered by the officer?

(JP, Jakarta)
The Indonesian Government and World Will fund (WWF) have announced a bold commitment to protect the remaining forest and critical ecosystems of  Sumatera.
WWF said the historic agreement represented the first-ever island wide commitment to protect Sumatra’s stunning biodiversity.
The commitment was announced Thursday at the International Union for conservation of Nature (IUCN), world conservation congress in Barcelona and was endorsed by the governors of Sumatra’s 10 provinces the world’s sixth largest island and also by four ministers.
Sumatra is the only place in the world where tigers, elephants orangutans, and rhinos coexist.
The agreement commits all the governors in Sumatra, along with the Indonesia ministries of  foresty, environment, home affars, and public works to restore critical ecosystems in Sumatra and protect areas with high conservation values. WWF, Conservation International, Fauna and Flora International, wildlife Conservation Society and other conservation groups working in Sumatra have agreed to help mplement the political commitment to protect  what remains of the island’s species richest and critical areas. The island has lost 48 percent of it’s natural forest cover since 1985.
More than 13 percent of  Sumatra’s remaining forest are peat forest, which sit a top  deepest peat soil in the world. Cleaning peat forest is a major source of Carbon emission that cause climate change.

The following parties are Involved in the commitment to protect Suma tra’s biodiversity, EXCEPT …

The agreement is …

CALL FOR PROPOSALS (Funded by the European Commision)

The  ongoing outbreaks of  H5N1 Avian influenza in Indonesia have had a significant impact. Since August 2003, more than 10 million livestock have been affected and the H5N1 virus has crossed the species barrier resulting in at least 135 confirmed human cases with 110 deaths. Moreover, the potential exists for the H5N1 Avian influenza virus to trigger  a human pandemic.
Research on clinical disease, virology and epidemiology of  H5N1 In Indonesia is needed to understand the ecology and variability in transmission to human. To foster essential research, WHO requests for proposals that will then be evaluated through a review process. The awards will then be made to competent researchers and institutions focused on research of  local scientist and public health professionals. Areas for research include:
1.  Studies of  disease ecology, transmission and epidemiology.
2.  Studies of  clinical spectrum and management of  disease.
Detailed information of  call for proposal  includes : application and assessment process assessment criteria and deadline or proposal submission, is attached and available at WHO Indonesia Country Office Website.

Who are specifically invited to send research proposals?

“… For the H5N1 Avian influenza virus to trigger a human pandemic.” (lines 4 – 5)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to …

Once, a cap seller was passing through a jungle. He was dead tired and needed to rest. Then, he stopped and spread a cloth under a tree. He placed his bag full of caps near him and lay down with his cap on his head.
The cap seller had a sound sleep for one hour. When he got up, the first thing he did was to look into his bag. He was started when he found all his caps were not there. He was wondering where they could have gone. Indeed, he was greatly puzzled.
When he looked up the sky, he was very surprised to see monkeys sitting on the branches of a tree, each wearing a cap on his head. They had evidently done it to imitate him.
He decided to get his caps back by making a humble request to the monkeys. In return, the monkeys only made faces of him. When he began to make gestures, even when he raised his first towards them to threaten them, they also imitated him. At last he hit upon a clever idea. “Monkeys are a great imitator,” he thought, So he took off his own cap and threw it down on the ground. As he had expected, all the monkeys took off the caps and threw them down on the ground. Quickly he stood up and collected the caps, put them back into his bag and went away.

Why was each monkey wearing a cap on their head ?

What is the moral value of the text ?

Wakatobi is the name of  an archipelago and regency in Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia.The name Wakatobi is derived from the names of idea main islands of  the archipelago: Wangiwangi, Kaledupa, Tomea, and Binongko. The group is part of a larger group called the Tungkangbesi island.
The archipelago is located in the biodiverse hotspot known as Wallaca. It is part of the Wakatobi National Park. Wakatobi as one of  the word’s marine tourism object is now preparing itself  and ready to welcome you and your family with hospitality and its particular culture. The Wakatobi is also home to Operation Wallacca, a UK based, nonprofit conservation group looking at sustainable development of  fisheries and coral reef  research. An independent noncommercial website has been set up about the marine park. This website contains tourist and travel information in Wakatobi, including the biodiversity, conservation and local people.
Wakatobi is also situated geographically at the world’s coral reef  triangle center with it’s 942 fish species and 750 coral reef  species from a total 850 world’s collection comparing to the two world’s famous diving centers of  Caribbean  sea that owes only 50 species and other 300 coral reef  species in the Red Sea.

What is the text about ?

Wakatobi is located in a larger group of  island called …

What is the operation of  Wallaca?

Information Computer Technology Group
1234 Narrow Road
Rainbow, PA 10987

Dear Staff  Members:
Good day.

Information Computer Technology Group (ICTG) has scheduled a series of employee training sessions as suggested by the President. All departments are required to attend.The company has invested in new software to be installed in each computer unit. The software will help everyone to work efficiently and effectively. The training sessions will be beneficial and worthwhile for our company to be updated with the current trend of the industry.
It’s a great story, and should be one that everyone has the chance to read. Now, thanks to this release, even those who don’t particularly like to read too  much are given the chance to find this tale and hopefully it may encourage them to search out the original book too. Kindly review the attached schedule that is specific to your department. Should you have questions with the schedule, kindly contact the ICTG helpdesk at 123-456-789 local 123 or email helpdesk@company.com. We may request for all supervisors and managers to confirm the attendance of  their department before November 30, 2011.
Thank you for you attention
Sincerely

Julius Salt
ICTG Head,

Why are all departments required to attend  the employee training sessions?

Kindly review the attached schedule that is specific to your department. Should you have questions with the schedule, kindly contact the ICTG helpdesk at 123-456-789 local 123 or email helpdesk@company.com. May we request for all supervisors and managers to confirm the attendance of  their department before November 30, 2011.

Thank you for you attention,
Sincerely

Julius Salt
ICTG Head,

From the text we know that …

An aurora is a natural light display in the sky particularly in the high latitude (Arctic and Antarctic regions, caused by the collisions of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere (thermospehere). The charged particles originated in the magnetosphere and solar wind are directed by the Earth’s magnetic field into the atmosphere. Most aurora occup in a band known as the auroral zone which is typicality 3° to 6° in latitudinal extent and at all local times or longitudes.
Aurora is classified as diffuse or discrete aurora. The diffuse aurora is a featureless glow in the sky which may not be visible to the naked eye even in a dark night and defines the extent of the auroral zone. Discrete aurora are sharply defined features within the diffuse aurora which vary in brightness from just barely visible to the naked eye to bright enough to read a newspaper at night. Discrete aurorae are usually observed only in the night sky because they are not as bright as the sunlit sky.
In northern latitudes, the effect is known as the aurora borealis (or the northern lights), named after the Roman goddess of  dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas, by Pierre Gassendi in 1621. Its southern counterpart, the aurora australialis (or the southern light), has almost identical features to the aurora borealis and changes simultaneously with the changes in the northern auroral zone and is visible from high southern latitudes in Antartica, South America and Austraia.

The following are some facts about aurora, EXCEPT …

What is the main idea of  paragraph2 ?

We know from the text that …

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Travel highlights (A) Visit a native Maori village and observe their  unique dances and customs(B) Stay at peaceful sheep farms and dairy farms.
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According to the text, what is excluded from the travel ?

what is being promoted in the package ?

Nowadays, many people have realized that agriculture is much more important than other supporting tools in economic development. in Indonesia agriculture should be the priority of development because of  some good reasons.
First of  all, the agriculture’s contribution in the beginning of the development of  the country was the highest of  all sectors. At present, almost half  of  the total Indonesian labors are working in the agriculture sector, but the contribution of the agriculture sector  does not reach 30 percents.
Second, the agriculture sector is expected to fulfill the need of food in the country. As the number of  population increases in an alarming rate each year, food supply must also increase but the agricultural production per capita never increases more than one percent each year, and in some extreme cases, it is even stagnant.
Last but not least, without agricultural development, the growth of the industrial sector will be hampered because the growth that comes from industry will bring a wider gap into theb internal economy in that country. In turn, this gap will create serious poverty problems, wider inequality of income distribution, and increase unemployment.
It is, therefore, obvious that the government should put agriculture as the priority of national development.

What is the percentage of  the contribution of  the agriculture sector to the Indonesian economic development ?

Arrording the text, in order to support economic development, the government should …

“As the number of  population increases in an alarming rate each year, …” (Paragraph 3)

The underlined word is closest in meaning to…

Study groups are commonly utilized by many student to prepare themselves for class discussions, examinations, or class presentation. They can also make use of it to review their weak points and learn new ideas. I myself find that we can learn more effectively in a study group. However, I can’t deny that study group have also some disadvantages.
On the positive side a study groups gives the students motivation to study and update their readings because other members likely give them encouragement. It also helps them to learn new ideas as well as important points they missed on their readings so I could also share something.
On the other hand, the disadvantage of a study group is the part of compelling the student to attend it after class or during their free time. Commitment among each member is also an important aspect in a study group. Hence, the members of  a study group to set aside other activities to study together.
To Join a study group or not is the student’s own choice, because there are other students who learn better when they do it on their own. If  student thinks he/she will be learning effectively in  group, he/she had better go on and enjoy the fun way of  learning.

Some students are motivated to study in a study group because the other members likely …

The writer finds it necessary to join a study  group because…

From the text, we know that…

A natural disaster is a terrible accident, e.g. a great flood, a big fire or an earthquake. It usually causes great suffering and loss of a large sum of money. The casualties are injured or died. Some people are homeless and need medical care.
Floods occur when the water of  rivers, lakes, or streams overflow their banks and pour out into the surrounding land. Floods are caused by many different things. Often heavy rainstorms that last for a brief time can cause a flood. But not all heavy storms are followed by flooding. If  the surrounding land is flat and can absorb the water, no flooding will occur. If, however, the land is hard and rocky, heavy rain cannot be absorbed. Where the banks are low, a river may overflow and flood adjacent to lowland.
In many parts of  the world floods are caused by tropical storms called hurricanes or typhoons. They bring destructive wind of high speed, torrents of rain, and flooding. When a flood occurs, the destruction to the surrounding land can be severe. Whole villages and towns are sometimes swept away by water pouring swiftly over the land. Railroad tracks and buckles are uprooted from their beds. Highways are washed away.
When a building caught fire, the firemen pitched in to help battle the blaze. Before the pumps were invented, people formed bucket brigades to fight fires. Standing side by side, they formed a human chain from the fire to nearby well or river. They passed buckets of  water from hand to hand to be poured on the flames.
The damage of  fire did depend a great deal on where it happened. In the country or a small village, only a single house might burn down. But in crowded cities, fire often destroyed whole locks and neighborhoods before being controlled.

What can possibly prevent rivers and lakes from overflowing ?

We know from the text that …

We know from the text that …

AGUSTINUS ADISUCIPTO (1916-1947)

Born in Pungkursari, Salatiga, Central Java, Adisucipto was known as the founding father of the Indonesian Air Force. He was the first Indonesian who flew the first Indonesian airplane. He was also the founder of  the School of  Aviation, which later became the Air Force Academy.
A descendant of  an empu who was one of  Prince Diponegoro’s troops, Adisucipto was predicted to have a short life. Mbah Wiryo, Adisucipto’s grandfather, said that his grandson was like Palgunadi, a courageous and honest wayang character who dies young. That was why Adisucipto father insisted that his son go to School tot Opleidings van Indische Arisen (STOVIA), a medical school for Indonesian during the Dutch Colonial period, and become a doctor. However, Adisucipto’s determination to become a pilot was so strong that he dropped out of his medical school to enter the aviation school.
At the Militaire Luchtvaart Opleidings, a school of  aviation in Kalijati, West Java he showed an excellent record. He could finish his study in 2 years and was also one of  two Indonesians who got an advanced pilot license. For his excellent performance, Adisucipto was appointed secretary of the Kominklijk Nedarlands-Indische Luchtvaart Maatschapij,The dutch aviation company.
After the proclamation of  the Republic of Indonesia, Adisucipto formed the Air Force together with Suryadarma. Who later became the first Commander of  the Indonesian Air  Force.

Adisucipto is one of  Indonesia’s prominent heroes because he was …

What is the main idea of  the third paragraph?

The reason for Adisucipto’s father insisted him entering STOVIA because…

“Laskar Pelangi” : The Audacity of Hope

This is a movie adapted from o best selling Indonesian novel. It took 40 days of  filming on Belitung Island, Bangka-Belitung province, involving 12 local actors, it reportedly costs Rp.8 Billion, With all the efforts of transforming Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warrior) into a moving picture, will it satisfy readers’ imaginations?.
Laskar Pelangi, the novel was writen by Andrea Hirata in 2005, based on his own experiences. It is about an inspiring teacher and her 10 students in the poverty stricken Kampung Gantong in belitung, the poor condition of  their school building does not dampen their high spirits and hopes for a better future.
TWO years later, the novel became a phenomenon in Indonesian literature. With its humanistic touch, Laskar Pelangi has sold more than 500.000 copies and has won the position of  Must-Read novel in every corner of  nation’s bookshops and media review pages. It has finally overcome the domination of teen-lit, chick-lit and even religious novels, the popular theme of  today.
Andrea entrusted the filming of  the story to the respected figures in the film industry, Mira Lesmana and Riri Riza as producer and film director. In July 2007, Mira and Riri started the preproduction, which took a year to finish. Together with the scriptwriter Salman Aristo they decided to create a different scenario for the film.

What is the main idea of  the second paragraph?

From the text above, we know that…

Octopuses are mollusks, a kind of  animal with a soft body. Unlike other mollusks, such as clams and oysters, octopuses and squid have no hard … (47) to protect them. An octopus is and animal without any bones. Surrounding the main portion of its body is a fleshy covering, called a mantle. Most of  the internal organs of  an octopus are inside the mantle. An octopus has two big … (48), so it has very good vision. Seals. eels, and other see animals prey on octopuses. An octopus’s main method of defense is to shoot a cloud of  dark ink into the water. The ink cloud confuses the attacker, and the octopus jets away. Octopuses can also…(49) color rapidly when they are in danger. They change color to fit in with their surroundings. This helps them to hide from prey.

47. ….

Octopuses are mollusks, a kind of  animal with a soft body. Unlike other mollusks, such as clams and oysters, octopuses and squid have no hard … (47) to protect them. An octopus is and animal without any bones. Surrounding the main portion of its body is a fleshy covering, called a mantle. Most of  the internal organs of  an octopus are inside the mantle. An octopus has two big … (48), so it has very good vision. Seals. eels, and other see animals prey on octopuses. An octopus’s main method of defense is to shoot a cloud of  dark ink into the water. The ink cloud confuses the attacker, and the octopus jets away. Octopuses can also…(49) color rapidly when they are in danger. They change color to fit in with their surroundings. This helps them to hide from prey.

49. …

1. She could not walk, so my father  brought her home
2. He also promised that he would buy a cushion for him.
3. I am really happy because I have a pet now.
4. The cat was badly injured and her legs were hurt.
5. My father was on his way home from the office when he saw a cat.
6. After I put a bandage, my father said that I could have her as my pet.
7. I call my pet Ginger and I will take care  of  her.
8. At home, we cleaned the cat and put a ban dage on her injured leg.