Dear Nanda,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Samuel

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

Dear Nanda,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Samuel

The word queued in paragraph 3 means ……The word queued in paragraph 3 means ……

Elizabeth II, born on 21^st April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

What is the purpose of the text? It is to … .

Elizabeth II, born on 21^st April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

“She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited….”

All Students of Grade 9

You are invited to:

GRADUATION PARTY 2011

SMP KALPATARU

Day/Date : Saturday, the fifteenth of July

two thousand and eleven

Time : 10 a.m. – 01 p.m.

Venue : Gardu Pandang

Jl. Sudirman kav. 9 – 11 MALANG

*Invitation card available at OSIS room.

How long is the graduation party carried out?

Crisp Roast Duck

Ingredients:

1 long island duck

2 cups boiling-hot water

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

^{· Put oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 200° C.}

^{· Rinse duck inside and out. Prick skin all over with a sharp fork.}

^{· Pour boiling-hot water over duck (to tighten skin). Cool duck.}

^{· Rub duck inside and out with salt and pepper.}

^{· Roast duck, breast side up, until skin is brown and crisp, then remove from the oven.}

What’s the text about?

Crisp Roast Duck

Ingredients:

1 long island duck

2 cups boiling-hot water

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

^{· Put oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 200° C.}

^{· Rinse duck inside and out. Prick skin all over with a sharp fork.}

^{· Pour boiling-hot water over duck (to tighten skin). Cool duck.}

^{· Rub duck inside and out with salt and pepper.}

^{· Roast duck, breast side up, until skin is brown and crisp, then remove from the oven.}

What do we need to prick the skin of the duck?

Crisp Roast Duck

Ingredients:

1 long island duck

2 cups boiling-hot water

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

^{· Put oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 200° C.}

^{· Rinse duck inside and out. Prick skin all over with a sharp fork.}

^{· Pour boiling-hot water over duck (to tighten skin). Cool duck.}

^{· Rub duck inside and out with salt and pepper.}

^{· Roast duck, breast side up, until skin is brown and crisp, then remove from the oven.}

“Prick skin all over with a sharp fork.”

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses.

Cacti are part of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

Where can we find Cacti mostly?

A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses.

Cacti are part of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

“Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which …”

The synonym of the word “distinctive” is …

Dear Rinda,

I am feeling so blue for missing your birthday.

Happy Birthday

Hope you have great life

Yours,

Widi

Widi felt … because she could not come to the birthday party

The weather was very clear. I and my family decided to go camping last holiday. Father prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we left for the camping site in countryside.

. There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another place. Finally,, we found a good place little bit further. It was near the big tree. After setting up the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river.

In the evening, father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball.

In the afternoon, we came back home.

Where did the writer and his family set up their tent?

Dear Lia,

I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.

Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince my mother?

Love,

Inge

The Writer has a problem with ......

Dear Lia,

I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.

Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince my mother?

Love,

Inge

Why does the writer’s mother dislike her boyfriend? Because.........

Dear Lia,

I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.

Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince my mother?

Love,

Inge

The word “I” in the text above refers to.....

This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.

In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

Which one is not stated on the text?

This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.

In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

It is near a bank. The underlined word refers to….

To: Dona

Please forward to others, there is no scout meeting this week since Mr Brown hasn’t come yet from Egypt. It’s cancelled until he is back.

Warmly,

Riry

+62897564

The scout meeting is cancelled because of Mr Brown’s….

To: Dona

Please forward to others, there is no scout meeting this week since Mr Brown hasn’t come yet from Egypt. It’s cancelled until he is back.

Warmly,

Riry

+62897564

‘’Please forward to others…”The underlined word refers to …

ANNOUNCEMENT

To: All students of Junior High School 1 Kalipare.

To celebrate the National Education Day the students Board Organization will hold some interesting programs. They are English Speech Contest, English Story Telling contest and Wall Magazine Competition. The programs will be held on January, 4^th , 2011, 8 am – 1 p.m.

All classes must take part in the programs and should report their participation to their own teachers.

For detailed information, please contact Ms. Retno, the coordinator of this program.

Who is in charge of the program?

To : Anthony

Please forward to others. Due to semester holiday all students must complete their writing assignment. The latest submission is January 20’ 2018.

Mr. Steven

The text is written to ….

Birth Announcement

Tequila and Tantor, African elephants at the Metro Toronto Zoo are pleased to announce their baby birth on Saturday October 21^st at 06.40 P.M. The baby weighing 200 lbs, yet unnamed is believed to be female and is the 1^st baby African elephant born in Canada.

Note :

Due to the unfavorable weather conditions, the baby will not be on public view until the Spring.

Where can we find the announcement above?

Dear Arya,

So proud of you on this great achievement in examination! Things turn out best for the people who make the best in any way. Please accept my message with the best wishes for future.

From Nadia

The purpose of writing the text is to ….

Making Candles

Tool and Ingredient : o wax moulds,

-wick, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler.

Steps :

1. Melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into flames, you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom pan.

2. Prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimetres sticking out of the hole in the bottom.

3. After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water.

4. Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimise spillage and air bubbles.

5. Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.

6. Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould.

7. Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting

The text is written to ....

Making Candles

Tool and Ingredient : o wax moulds,

-wick, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler.

Steps :

1. Melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into flames, you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom pan.

2. Prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimetres sticking out of the hole in the bottom.

3. After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water.

4. Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimise spillage and air bubbles.

5. Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.

6. Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould.

7. Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting

To avoid the candle sink when releasing the air bubbles we have to ....

Making Candles

Tool and Ingredient : o wax moulds,

-wick, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler.

Steps :

1. Melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into flames, you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom pan.

2. Prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimetres sticking out of the hole in the bottom.

3. After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water.

4. Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimise spillage and air bubbles.

5. Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.

6. Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould.

7. Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting

What should you do when you thread the wick to make the candles easily to light?

Making Candles

Tool and Ingredient : o wax moulds,

-wick, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler.

Steps :

1. Melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into flames, you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom pan.

2. Prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimetres sticking out of the hole in the bottom.

3. After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water.

4. Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimise spillage and air bubbles.

5. Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.

6. Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould.

7. Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting

“... as long as it doesn't contain water.” The underlined word refers to ....

Cappuccino coast is a natural ocean phenomenon. It is extremely rare, because it doesn’t occur very often. But sometimes, the sea churns out thick brown foam that resembles cappuccino froth. As cappuccino was brought to its shores by the strongest storm.

This creamy, fluffy and frothy beach has a mysterious explanation to offer. The foam gets its brown color from dirt and other impurities like seaweed excretion, fish remains, and dead ocean plants. This thick foam appears when salt water interacts with the decomposition products of underwater living creatures. Strong currents mix all of these impurities, they all are shaken and stirred together, eventually creating bubbles and foam that are carried off to the shoreline. The more powerful the swirl is, the more foam it creates. And, that’s how ocean foam is formed. They are quite cool when touched. This is definitely the place wherein the swimmers can revel in its divine caress.

What does the text talk about?

Cappuccino coast is a natural ocean phenomenon. It is extremely rare, because it doesn’t occur very often. But sometimes, the sea churns out thick brown foam that resembles cappuccino froth. As cappuccino was brought to its shores by the strongest storm.

This creamy, fluffy and frothy beach has a mysterious explanation to offer. The foam gets its brown color from dirt and other impurities like seaweed excretion, fish remains, and dead ocean plants. This thick foam appears when salt water interacts with the decomposition products of underwater living creatures. Strong currents mix all of these impurities, they all are shaken and stirred together, eventually creating bubbles and foam that are carried off to the shoreline. The more powerful the swirl is, the more foam it creates. And, that’s how ocean foam is formed. They are quite cool when touched. This is definitely the place wherein the swimmers can revel in its divine caress.

What are the Cappuccino created from?

Cappuccino coast is a natural ocean phenomenon. It is extremely rare, because it doesn’t occur very often. But sometimes, the sea churns out thick brown foam that resembles cappuccino froth. As cappuccino was brought to its shores by the strongest storm.

This creamy, fluffy and frothy beach has a mysterious explanation to offer. The foam gets its brown color from dirt and other impurities like seaweed excretion, fish remains, and dead ocean plants. This thick foam appears when salt water interacts with the decomposition products of underwater living creatures. Strong currents mix all of these impurities, they all are shaken and stirred together, eventually creating bubbles and foam that are carried off to the shoreline. The more powerful the swirl is, the more foam it creates. And, that’s how ocean foam is formed. They are quite cool when touched. This is definitely the place wherein the swimmers can revel in its divine caress.

What influences the amount of cappuccino foam?

Dear Aunty,

I …... a two-year-old male cat. He is a stray we allow into the house but he loves the outdoors. There is the other big cat in the neighborhood who is rather…. ..

My problem is … ...... a fight with the big cat, my cat returns home with bleeding scars. Sometimes I‘d wake up in the middle of the night to rescue him from a fight.

Complete the paragraph

1. Its story is about a prison break and revenge.

2. I want to borrow it soon after Charlie finish reading it.

3. Charlie got a new book.

4. He wants Charlie to read more and play less.

5. It is called The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. 6. His father bought it in XYZ bookstore.

Which one is the best arrangement of the sentences above?

To: Tria

Have you finished with my English storybook? If you have, please bring me the book to the course this afternoon. Sonya wants to borrow it. Thank you

From : Arin

Why does Arin write the message?

To: Tria

Have you finished with my English storybook? If you have, please bring me the book to the course this afternoon. Sonya wants to borrow it. Thank you

From : Arin

From the message we know that Arin will . . .

ANNOUNCEMENT

All students of grade IX will have a final examination. That’s why, they will have extra classes after school. All students of grade IX must join it. For the schedule and more information, please contact your class teacher.

What is the announcement about?

ANNOUNCEMENT

All students of grade IX will have a final examination. That’s why, they will have extra classes after school. All students of grade IX must join it. For the schedule and more information, please contact your class teacher.

Why must all students of grade IX join the programme?

Going To Green Trees Park

Last month, the Wilson went to Green Trees Park. Jim and Sally sat under the trees and talked and read. The children played ball. Sally decided to take pictures of the children. She focused her camera. Then, she heard a scream, Sally looked up. A man was stealing a woman’s purse. He was running in her direction. Sally though fast. She took three pictures of the man, when the police came, she gave them the film. The next day, one of Sally’s photographs was in the newspaper. under the pictures was the story of robbery. In a few hours, the police knew the men’s name and address. They went to his houses and arrested him. The man is now in jail.

When did the Wilsons go to the Green Trees park?

How to Make Mushroom Soup

Ingridients :

· 12 ounces mushrooms * 4 yolks

· ¹/₂ teaspoon grated nutmeg * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1¹/₂ teaspoons salt * ¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

· 2 pints chicken stock

Steps :

1. Prepare the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with melted butter

2. Cover the pan an cook them for 10 minutes then add the chicken stock

3. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg

4. Bring to boil and than simmer for 30 minutes

5. Sieve and blend until smooth with remaining ingridients

6. Return to the pan and heat. Remove the pan from a stove and let it cool

7. Add the beaten yolks and cream, stirring gently. Don’t boil

8. Garnish and the chopped parsley and serve

How long do we cook the mushroom?

How to Make Mushroom Soup

Ingridients :

· 12 ounces mushrooms * 4 yolks

· ¹/₂ teaspoon grated nutmeg * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1¹/₂ teaspoons salt * ¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

· 2 pints chicken stock

Steps :

1. Prepare the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with melted butter

2. Cover the pan an cook them for 10 minutes then add the chicken stock

3. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg

4. Bring to boil and than simmer for 30 minutes

5. Sieve and blend until smooth with remaining ingridients

6. Return to the pan and heat. Remove the pan from a stove and let it cool

7. Add the beaten yolks and cream, stirring gently. Don’t boil

8. Garnish and the chopped parsley and serve

How many ingredients do you need ?

How to Make Mushroom Soup

Ingridients :

· 12 ounces mushrooms * 4 yolks

· ¹/₂ teaspoon grated nutmeg * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1¹/₂ teaspoons salt * ¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

· 2 pints chicken stock

Steps :

1. Prepare the mushrooms and place them in a frying pan with melted butter

2. Cover the pan an cook them for 10 minutes then add the chicken stock

3. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg

4. Bring to boil and than simmer for 30 minutes

5. Sieve and blend until smooth with remaining ingridients

6. Return to the pan and heat. Remove the pan from a stove and let it cool

7. Add the beaten yolks and cream, stirring gently. Don’t boil

8. Garnish and the chopped parsley and serve

What should we do after boiling and simmering the mushrooms?

How to MakeSerundeng

Ingredients:

- 25 grams grated coconut - 100 cc tamarind extract

- 1 stalk lemongrass (bruished) - 150 grams peanuts (unsalted)

- 2 cloves garlic - 2 tablespoons cooking oil

- 4 shallots - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Spices:

- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (toasted)

- 2 teaspoons ground coriander

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

Direction:

1. Grind shallots and garlic into paste using pestle and mortar or food processor.
2. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan. Mix all ingredients and slowly fry over low heat, stir continuously until golden brown.
3. Put serunden on a baking dish and place it in a low oven or drain serundeng using a spider spoon to lessen the oil.
4. Then, remove the lemongrass. Leave cool and store in an airtight jar.

What is the purpose of the text?

ANNOUNCEMENT

Friday, October 28, is The YouthPledge Day. To celebrate it, each class must present a couple of

boy and girl. They have to wear and perform the traditional costumes. Also, there will be an English

Speech competition. Each class can present a boy or a girl. The categories for judging will be: Best of

performance, Message and Creativity. Winners will receive prizes at 02.00 pm at the school hall.

For more information, please confirm your class counselor

Committee Chairman,

Budiman

“ Also, there will be an English Speech competition.”

The synonym of the underlined word is __________

PART-TIME JOB

Wanted for Big Restaurant

Applicants must be:

 Friendly

 Able to speak English.

 Age 16 – 20

 Experience unnecessary

All applications must reach to our office no later than two weeks.

Apply in writing to: SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Jl. Gajah Mada 108, Yogyakarta

Yogya Post / 3rd March 2011.

How can we apply the job?

Jogja, 20 September 2013

To : Ivone

Jl.Wirapati no. 15

Indramayu – West Java

Dear Ivone,

By this letter I am proud to tell you about some changes in my life that I have done so far.

I have just finished my computer class in Pioneer College. I have taken the course since July

last year, and I have learnt about office program for ten months. Now, I am able to operate

computer quite well. And I plan to take English course next month. I will take it in

EnglishFirst in my town.

Well, Ivone. That is all what I want to tell you about my changes in my life. Please, tell me

about your progress that you have done so far in turn. I’ll wait for your letter.

Wish me luck,

Fani

What did Fani tell Ivone about?

The underlined sentence is used to express _________

Jane: If I do not have certificate showing ownership of property for the guarantee, will the bank lend me some money?

Jack: I can't stay that for sure.

What does it mean?

Please change passive voice into active voice !

• The right side of the bed is often slept on by him.
• ___________________________________________________

Please change active voice into passive voice !

• People make books from trees.
• _________________________________