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)