Listening Recount Text : Ismail Marzuki (Part 2)

 

Task 1
Listen to the monologue, and fill in the blank with the correct word from the monologue.

Ismail Marzuki 1)_________ also known as Bang Ma’ing. Born in Kwitang, Jakarta on 11th May 1914 was an Indonesian composer, song writer and 2)_________ to a wealthy Betawi Family.


The young Marzuki 3)_________ music, listened to the family’s gramophone and learned to play rebana, ukulele, and guitar. He was also fluent in Indonesian, English, and Dutch, but he did not study music formally.

Marzuki 4)________ good insticts for music as well as a genius that made him legendary. He was a 5)________ of piano, saxophone, guitar, accordion, and harmonium. Besides, also well known as a singer with a heavy and deep baritone voice which some of his friends 6)__________ him nickname “Bing Crosby from Kwitang”.

In 1931, he 7)___________ his first song, “O, Sarinah”, which was about the suffering people. During his career he wrote between 202 and 204 songs. Among his most famous compositions are “Halo, Halo Bandung”, “Rayuan Pulau Kelapa”, “Gugur Bunga di Taman Bakti”, and “Seledang Sutera”. His songs are full of patriotism and 8)_________ for Indonesia, with a spirit of unity and harmony. The simple melodies and lyrics make his songs are easy to sing.


In 1957 he wrote his last song, “Inikah Bahagia”. He 9)__________ at 14:00 on 25th May 1958 in his house in Tanah Abang, Jakarta. He was buried in Karet Bivak Cemetery. On 17th August 1961 Marzuki 10)__________ the first Wijaya Kusuma award. In 1968, he was honoured posthumously with the opening of TIM (Taman Ismail Marzuki), a cultural centre and park in central Jakarta, and then in 2004, he was recognized as a national Hero of Indonesia.

Task 2

After listen to the monologue, decide whether the following statement TRUE or FALSE.

 

1.       Ismail Marzuki was born in 1914.                                  (TRUE/FALSE)

2.       Bang Maing was a drum player.                                    (TRUE/FALSE)

3.       Indonesia Raya was composed by Ismail Marzuki.         (TRUE/FALSE)

4.       Inikah Bahagia was Marzuki’s last song.                        (TRUE/FALSE)

5.       Taman Ismail Marzuki is in West Jakarta.                      (TRUE/FALSE)

Task 3

Answer the questions according to the text that have you read.

1.       What is the purpose of the text?

A.     To know Ismail Marzuki and his accomplishment in the past.

B.      To inform how to find Taman Ismail Marzuki.

C.      To know Indonesioan Nation Songs created by Ismail Marzuki.

D.     To explain Betawi national singer in Indonesia.

E.      To give opinion about Ismail Marzuki’s legacy.

 

2.       Why are Ismail Marzuki’s song very popular?

A.     The songs aren’t full of patriotism and love for Indonesia.

B.      He was a player of piano, saxophone, guitar, aand accordion

C.      They have simple melodies and lyrics.

D.     He has heavy and deep baritone voice.

E.      The lyrics against colonialism.

 

3.       “…, he was recognized as a National Hero of Indonesia”. The similar meaning of recognized is . . .

A.     Acknowledge

B.      Explained

C.      Confirmed

D.     Informed

E.      Said

 

4.       At what age did Ismail Marzuki die?

A.     43 years old                                        

B.      44 years old

C.      45 years old

D.     46 years old

E.      47 years old

 

5.       Where was Ismail Marzuki buried?

A.     Kwitang

B.      Bandung

C.      Taman Ismail Marzuki

D.     Karet Bivak

E.      Central Jakarta

Recount Text: The History and Legacy of Marzuki Ismail

The History and Legacy of Marzuki Ismail

A. Listen to the monologue and fill the blanks based on the monologue you have heard.

Have you ever 1)_______ to the song of “Halo-Halo Bandung”, “Sepasang Mata Bola”, “Indonesia Pusaka”, “Gugur Bunga”? Do You know who 2)_______the songs? You have to know that it 3) _______ done by “Bang Maing”. Who is he?

Bang Maing is the nickname of “Ismail Marzuki”. He died in Jakarta, 5 May 1958 at the age of 44. This native Betawi is known as one of the great composers, songwriters that Indonesia has ever 4) _______. His songs are very easy to remember and the lyrics contain of love to the nation.

As a musician, the composition of his songs are very close to the ears of the listeners and the tone is ever lasting. Even the song of “Rayuan Pulau Kelapa” 5) _______as the closing song for the old TVRI Program. The songs that are full of 6) _______ and they are able to 7) _______ the spirit of being against the colonialism.

In 1968, the Indonesian government 8) _______ Taman Ismail Marzuki as a cultural center to 9) _______ his contribution to Indonesian music. In 2004 the president of SBY 10) _______  Ismail Marzuki as a national hero.

 

B. Decide whether the following statement is TRUE or False with your partner (T-F)

1. Indonesia Raya was composed by Ismail Marzuki.                        (T/F)

2. “Bang Maing” was a composer and song writer.                           (T/F)

3. Sepasang mata bola was closing song for TVRI.                           (T/F)

4. The songs are full of spirit for/against the colonialism.                  (T/F)

5. Taman Ismail Marzuki was built in 1968.                                      (T/F)

Latihan Soal Recount Text (Peristiwa Bersejarah)

PART A

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word!

The History of Olympic Games

Among the biggest sport events in the world are the Olympic Games. They began in Greece long ago. The Olympic Games ¹(are) __________held once every four years at Olympia. Olympic athletes ²(have)_________ to be male, of Greek nationality, and not slaves. Women were prohibited from watching the Games in the stadium.

At first, the Olympic Games ³(include)_________only one event, a running race. Later the Games had more events; long jumps, javelin, boxing, chariot racing, and horse riding in the hippodrome. The only prize the winner ⁴(receive)___________ was a crown of olive leaves. However, it was great honor to win.

When the Romans subjugated Greece, the Olympic Games ⁵(become)___________ major sport events, and the winner got bigger prizes. Then people ⁶(begin)_________ to cheat, so the Roman Emperor Theodosius banned the games.

In 1896 a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, ⁷(revive)___________ the Olympic Games. The games were held in Greece.  At this point the first modern Olympic Games began. Now the Games were held in different countries. The games are officially ⁸(open)___________ by lighting of the Olympic torch. Runners carry the Olympic Flame from Greece all the way to the host country.

Now, the modern Olympic Games have nearly 400 events, many of which are team sport.

PART B

Choose T if the sentence is TRUE, or choose F if the sentence is FALSE

1.       [T - F] Olympic Games is held once every five years.

2.       [T - F] in the beginning, only man who can participate in Olympic Games.

3.       [T - F] Roman Emperor banned the Olympic Games because of financial problem

4.       [T - F] Olympic Flame is always started from Greece and finished in host country

5.       [T - F] Drivers move the Olympic Flame

PART C

Answer the following questions based on the text

1.       In which city did the first Olympic Games begin?

2.       Can the woman watch the games in the beginning of Olympic Games?

3.       In early event, what did the winner get if he win the game?

4.       Why did the Roman Emperor ban the Olympic Games?

5.       Where did Baron Pierre de Coubertin come from?

6.       What is the synonym of “carry” in paragraph 4?

7.       How many events do of Olympic Games modern have?

Contoh Ungkapan memberi semangat (Encouraging) dalam Bahasa Inggris

Encouraging

Encouraging is an expression to give someone support, motivation, giving them hope, and confidence to do something or to make something more likely to exist, happen, or develop, so he/she can achieve the goals.

Here are some expression to encourage someone:

·         Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll do better the next time.

·         You have my support.

·         You’re doing very well.

·         You like it? Go for it!

·         It wouldn’t hurt.

·         Keep at it!

·         Stick to it!

·         Give it a shot.

·         Come on. This is not the end of the world.

·         We feel you should go ahead.

·         I’m sure you’ll win !

·         Go on, you can do it!

·         Don’t give up!

·         Keep it up!

·         No pain, no gain.

·         This is for your best ..

·          I'm sure you will pass ...

PRACTICE

Write the dialogue and translate the dialogue into Bahasa Indonesia.

Rani    : I heard that there is a singing competition, Will you join it?         

Alika   : No, I'm shy, and my voice is not good.          

Rani    : No Alika, your voice is very good and I’m sure you’ll win it!

Alika   : Sorry Rani, I still can’t.            

Rani    : Oh… Alika come on, you always want to be a singer, so join the contest!            

Alika   : Ok,I will to join it, but.        

Rani    : Why Alika?

Alika   : I'm sad because I don’t have nice clothes for the contest       

Rani    : Don’t be sad, you sound good, you have my support, and you can do it.         

Alika   : Thanks for your support, wish me luck.