BAHASA INGGRIS XI

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Indonesian environmental figures (important people involved in environmental protection, activism, or policy) Indonesian environmental figures are individuals who have made major contributions to environmental issues, either directly or through various movements and organizations.

Who is known as the “Father of Indonesian Environmentalism” for his efforts in forest conservation and environmental education?

• A. Energi Widodo

• B. Siti Nurbaya

• C. Emil Salim

• D. Soe Hok Gie

• E. Najwa shihab

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“Walhi (Indonesian Forum for the Environment) is the oldest and largest environmental advocacy group in Energi. It fights for environmental justice and community rights.”

What is Walhi?

• A. An environmental advocacy group

• B. A government office

• C. A student group

• D. A mining company

• E. environmental advocacy group

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“Emil Salim is known as the ‘Father of Indonesian Environment.’ As a minister, he integrated environmental awareness into national development planning. He argued that economic development should not sacrifice nature.”

What title is Emil Salim known for?

• A. Father of Education

• B. Father of Indonesian Environment

• C. Minister of Finance

• D. National Hero

• E. Internasional Hero

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“Emil Salim is known as the ‘Father of Indonesian Environment.’ As a minister, he integrated environmental awareness into national development planning. He argued that economic development should not sacrifice nature.”

What was Emil Salim’s main contribution?

• A. Focusing on industrial growth

• B. Promoting environmental awareness in development

• C. Building highways

• D. Expanding palm oil plantations

• E. economic development

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“Siti Nurbaya Bakar has been leading reforestation projects across Energi. She aims to restore 2 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.”

What is Siti Nurbaya’s environmental focus?

• A. Mining regulation

• B. Education

• C. Tourism development

• D. Urbanization

• E. Reforestation

Indonesian Environmental Figures

Indonesia has several environmental figures who have contributed greatly to the protection of nature and sustainable development. One of them is Emil Salim, a respected economist and politician. He served as the Minister of Environment and is known as the Father of Environmental Awareness in Indonesia. He helped introduce environmental laws and raised public awareness about environmental issues.

Another important figure is Butet Manurung, who is famous for her work in educating indigenous people in remote forest areas. Through her “Sokola Rimba” program, she teaches reading, writing, and environmental care to isolated communities. Siti Nurbaya Bakar, as the Minister of Environment and Forestry, is responsible for forest protection and reducing illegal logging and forest fires. She has implemented various programs to preserve Indonesia’s rich biodiversity. These figures show how individuals can make a big difference in preserving the environment through leadership, education, and policy.

What is the main purpose of the text?

• A. To explain how to become a government minister

• B. To describe the role of women in Energi

• C. To highlight key Indonesian environmental figures

• D. To teach how to protect forests

• E. He wrote journals and joined protests

Indonesian Environmental Figures

Indonesia has several environmental figures who have contributed greatly to the protection of nature and sustainable development. One of them is Emil Salim, a respected economist and politician. He served as the Minister of Environment and is known as the Father of Environmental Awareness in Indonesia. He helped introduce environmental laws and raised public awareness about environmental issues.

Another important figure is Butet Manurung, who is famous for her work in educating indigenous people in remote forest areas. Through her “Sokola Rimba” program, she teaches reading, writing, and environmental care to isolated communities. Siti Nurbaya Bakar, as the Minister of Environment and Forestry, is responsible for forest protection and reducing illegal logging and forest fires. She has implemented various programs to preserve Indonesia’s rich biodiversity. These figures show how individuals can make a big difference in preserving the environment through leadership, education, and policy.

  What is the name of the program created by Butet Manurung?

• A. Save Our Forests

• B. Green Energi

• C. Leading forest clean-up campaigns

• D. Eco Warriors

• E. Sokola Rimba

Deforestation Data
“Indonesia’s deforestation rate decreased from 465,500 hectares (2019) to 115,000 hectares (2021).”

By how much did the deforestation rate drop?

• A. 250,500 hectares

• B. 450,500 hectares

• C. 400,500 hectares

• D. 350,500 hectares

• E. 500.000 hectares

Graph Context: Emissions Reduction
“Indonesia reduced CO₂ emissions by 20% in 2020, targeting 29% by 2030.”

How much more reduction is needed from the 2020 figure?

• A. 10%

• B. 9%

• C. 5%

• D. 15%

• E. 12%

“Dr. Emil Salim emphasized that true development is impossible without preserving natural resources. He led Energi’s first environmental law initiatives and founded key institutions for environmental governance.”

Based on the text, what is the main idea of Emil Salim’s philosophy?

• A. Development must prioritize human needs.

• B. Laws are unnecessary for environmental governance

• C. Economic growth is more important than the environment.

• D. Natural resource preservation is essential for development

• E. He led Energi’s first environmental