AKM BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 11 e.

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TEXT 1: THE EARLY LIFE OF BARACK
OBAMA
Barack Obama was
born on August 4, PILIHAN GNDA LEBIH DARI 1 JAWABAN
1961, in Honolulu, BENAR
Hawaii. His father was 3.Pay attention to the statements below:
a Kenyan named 1) Barack Obama lived with his father in
Barack Obama Sr. His
mother was a white Kenya after his parents divorced.
American named Ann 2) Barack Obama graduated from high school
Dunham. His parents separated when he was two in Kenya before moving to Hawaii.
years old, and later his father returned to Kenya 3) Barack Obama was born in Honolulu,
and saw him only once more before he died in an
automobile accident in 1982. Hawaii, on August 4, 1961.
After the divorce, Obama’s mother then 4) After his parents’ divorce, Obama lived
married an Indonesian, Lolo Soetoro. The family with his mother and stepfather in Indonesia
moved to his stepfather’s home country in 1967. before moving back to Honolulu in 1971.
Obama attended local schools in Jakarta until he
was ten years old. Obama returned to Honolulu in 5) Barack Obama became the first Black
1971. He lived with his maternal grandparents until president of the Harvard Law Review in
he graduated from high school in 1979. After that, 1990.
Obama moved to Los Angeles and studied at
Which of the statements above is correct?
Occidental College for two years. He then
transferred to Columbia University in New York a. 3,4
City. b. 1,2,3
Obama entered Harvard Law School in late c. 2,3,4,5
1988. He was selected as an editor of the Law d. 3,4,5
Review based on his grades and writing e. all statements are correct
competition. In 1990, he became the first Black
president of the Harvard Law Review. He BENAR SALAH
graduated with a J.D. magna cum laude from 4. James admires Barack Obama for his
Harvard in 1989.
intelligence, determination, and dedication
to education, as well as his fight for
PILIHAN GANDA
equality. He has also inspired many people
1. What is the main purpose of the text
with his remarkable achievements, such as
above?
becoming the first Black president of the
a. To describe Barack Obama’s early life
Harvard Law Review and ultimately
and family background.
becoming the President of the United
b. To explain Barack Obama’s
States, despite coming from a background
achievements as the first Black
full of challenges. Based on the statements
president Of the Harvard Law Review.
above, is it True or False?
c. To highlight Barack Obama’s
childhood experiences in Hawaii and BENAR SALAH KOMPLEKS
Indonesia. 5. Read these sentences carefully. Give a
d. To outline Barack Obama’s academic check ( ) in T (True) or F (False) for text
journey and career path. The Early Life of Barack Obama
e. To provide a detailed biography of No. Statement T F
Barack Obama’s parents and their 1. Obama transferred to
backgrounds. Columbia University in
New York City, where he
2. The synonym of “died” in paragraph 1 is... continued his studies. In
a. Flew away 1988
b. Passed away 2. He was the first African
c. Went away American president of
Harvard Law Review and
d. Threw away became President of the
 United States in 1995 Your sincere friend,
3. He moved to Indonesia Jean
after his parents divorced.
ISIAN SINGKAT
PILIHAN GANDA
6. Which years did Barack Obama graduate
10. What is the main sentiment expressed by
high school?
Jean in the final paragraph of the letter?
7. Which years did Barack Obama attend
a. Jean believes that words can bring
Harvard Law School?
comfort in times of sorrow.
URAIAN b. Jean acknowledges that in such deep
8. Explain the significance of Barack Obama sorrow, people are often alone despite
becoming the first Black president of the others' sympathy.
Harvard Law Review. c. Jean feels sorry for Frodi but is unable
to understand the depth of his grief.
MENJODOHKAN d. Jean encourages Frodi to focus on
9. Match the main idea of each paragraph in the positive aspects of his mother's life.
the text above! d. Jean urges Frodi to not grieve too
No. Paragraph Main Idea much, as time will heal the pain.
11. “You have my sincere and heartfelt
a. Obama's political sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow.”
1. Paragraph 1
career What is the closest meaning of the word
sincere?
b. Barack Obama's s a. Real
2. Paragraph 2
achievement b. Caring
c. Barack Obama's early c. Generous
3. Paragraph 3 life and family d. Honest
background. e. Curious

d. Obama's education PILIHAN GANDA LEBIH DARI 1 JAWABAN

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TEXT 2: PERSONAL LETTER
12. Pay attention to the statements below:
Dear Frodi,
a) Frodi’s mother was not ill before her
It was a real sorrow that I heard this morning of
death
your great loss. I knew your mother was ill, for
b) Jean sent a letter to Frodi several weeks
your brother told me several weeks ago.
ago
However, as he at that time did not seem to
c) Jean was very sorrowful to send the
think the illness was very serious, the news of
letter to his mother
your mother’s death came to me as sincere
d) Jean had known Frodi's mother before
sincere, and heartfelt sympathy, my dear
e) Frodi is the only child in his family
fellow, in your sorrow. I know you will feel it
f) Jean mentions that she had heard about
deeply, for you always thought so much of your
Frodi’s mother's illness from his brother,
mother and loved her so truly. I feel it also as a
but the news of her death still came as a
personal loss to myself, for your mother was
shock to her
always very kind to me. Her death must be a
g) Jean has a close relationship with the
terrible grief to your father, too. Please assure
recipient of the letter
him of my sincere sympathy.
From the letter, we know that ….
Words, I know, are poor comforters. The heart
a. (a),(b),,(d),(e)
knows its sorrow,” and in such sorrows, we are
b. (d),(e),(f),(g)
always alone. However, it is not mere words
c. (b),(d),(e),(g)
when I say that I feel with you in your sorrow.
d. (d),(f),(g)
 e. (d),(g) After many years, Malin returned to the
village as a wealthy and successful man.
He had a large ship and a beautiful wife.
As his ship docked near the shore, Malin’s
BENAR SALAH mother saw him from a distance and rushed to
13. Read these sentences carefully. Give a welcome him. "Malin! My son, is that you?" she
check ( ) in T (True) or F (False) about shouted, tears in her eyes.
the personal letter But Malin, seeing his mother run towards
him, felt ashamed of her appearance. He
No Statement T F
turned away and spoke harshly to his crew.
.
"That is not my mother," he said coldly. "She is
1. Personal letters must be just an old woman. Do not let her come near
typed; they can’t be the ship."
handwritten. His mother, heartbroken, called out again,
2. One of the structures of "Malin, my dear son, how can you forget me
a personal letter is an after all these years? I am your mother!"
Introduction. But Malin refused to listen. "I don't know
you," he said. "You are not my mother. Go
3. In a personal letter,
away!" And he ordered his crew to sail away,
individuals typically
share personal updates, leaving his mother standing on the shore, in
emotional expressions, disbelief and sorrow.
greetings, or support. It Devastated, his mother knelt and prayed to
may also include the gods, "Oh gods, please punish my son for
sharing news, his cruelty and ingratitude."
expressing sympathy, The gods heard her prayer. A storm struck
offering congratulations,
the sea, and Malin’s ship was destroyed. Malin
or recounting
experiences and was turned into stone, and the ship became a
memories. large rock on the shore, forever a reminder of
his ingratitude toward his mother. To this day,
4. A personal letter only people say that the large rock near the shore is
talks about the writer's
Malin Kundang, a symbol of the consequences
opinion, without caring
about the reader's of disrespecting one’s parents.
feelings. PILIHAN
GANDA
URAIAN 15. What was
14. Explain the structure of the personal Malin
letter! Kundang’s
TEXT 3: THE LEGEND OF MALIN reaction
KUNDANG when he
Malin Kundang was a young man who saw his
grew up in a poor village with his mother mother?
after his father passed away. His mother a. He hugged her happily
worked hard to raise him, but Malin was b. He ignored her and sailed away
not content with their simple life. He c. He refused to acknowledge her and
dreamed of becoming wealthy and decided called her an old woman
to leave the village in search of a better d. He apologized for leaving
future. Despite his mother's sadness, she e. He asked her to join him on his ship
gave him her blessing.
ISIAN SINGKAT
16. What happened to Malin Kundang after he 5. Consequently
rejected his mother?
17. Where was Malin Kundang from?

URAIAN
18. What is a narrative text? Explain briefly!

BENAR SALAH KOMPLEKS

19. Based on the legend “Tangkuban Parahu,”
mark the following ( v) statements as True
(T) or False (F):
No Statement T F
.

Malin Kundang was

turned into stone as a
1 punishment for his
ingratitude towards his
mother.

The purpose of a
narrative text is usually
2
to tell the reader how to
do something.ng

The purpose of a
narrative text is usually
3
to entertain or inform
readers.

Malin Kundang’s mother

4 was angry and cursed
him without reason.

Malin Kundang left his

5 village to seek wealth
and success.

MENJODOHKAN
20. Match the cause and effect below with the
correct signal words!
1. Because

2. Therefore a. Cause

3. Created by b. Effect

4. Contributed
to