Minggu, 22 Februari 2026

Animals and Plants Were Lost, Hewan dan Tumbuhan Punah

 

Animals and Plants Were Lost

Hewan dan Tumbuhan Punah

 

 

 

Part A

 

Plastic pollution

Polusi plastik

 

 

Read the text carefully to answer the following questions.

Bacalah teks dengan saksama untuk menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan berikut.

 

Paragraph 1

 

  1. People used plastic for many things, like bags, bottles, and toys. 

Orang-orang menggunakan plastik untuk banyak hal, seperti tas, botol, dan mainan. 

  1. But when people threw plastic away, it didn't go away. 

Tetapi ketika orang membuang plastik, plastik itu tidak hilang.

  1. It stayed in the environment for a very long time.

Plastik tetap berada di lingkungan untuk waktu yang sangat lama.

 

Paragraph 2

 

  1. When people threw plastic into the ocean, it could harm animals. 

Ketika orang membuang plastik ke laut, hal itu dapat membahayakan hewan.

 

  1. Sea turtles, for example, often mistook plastic bags for jellyfish and ate them. 

Misalnya, penyu laut sering salah mengira kantong plastik sebagai ubur-ubur dan memakannya.

 

  1. This could make them sick or even kill them.

Hal ini dapat membuat mereka sakit atau bahkan membunuh mereka.

 

Paragraph 3

 

  1. Plastic could also break down into tiny pieces called microplastics. 

Plastik juga dapat terurai menjadi potongan-potongan kecil yang disebut mikroplastik.

 

  1. These tiny pieces of plastic could be eaten by fish and other sea creatures. 

Potongan-potongan kecil plastik ini dapat dimakan oleh ikan dan makhluk laut lainnya.

 

  1. When people ate these fish, they were also eating microplastics.

Ketika orang memakan ikan-ikan ini, mereka juga memakan mikroplastik.

 

Paragraph 4

 

  1. Plastic pollution also harmed the environment in other ways. 

Pencemaran plastik juga merusak lingkungan dengan cara lain.

 

  1. It could clog drains and waterways, leading to floods. 

Hal itu dapat menyumbat saluran air dan perairan, menyebabkan banjir.

 

  1. It could also pollute the soil and harm plants.

Hal itu juga dapat mencemari tanah dan merusak tanaman.

 

Paragraph 5

 

  1. It's heartbreaking to know that our careless actions can cause so much harm to the environmentand its creatures. 

Sungguh memilukan mengetahui bahwa tindakan ceroboh kita dapat menyebabkan begitu banyak kerusakan pada lingkungan dan makhluk hidup di dalamnya.

 

  1. We must take responsibility and reduce plastic pollution. 

Kita harus bertanggung jawab dan mengurangi polusi plastik.

 

  1. We can do this by using less plastic, recycling plastic, and cleaning up our environment. 

Kita dapat melakukan ini dengan mengurangi penggunaan plastik, mendaur ulang plastik, dan membersihkan lingkungan kita.

 

  1. Let's work together to protect our planet for future generations.

Mari kita bekerja sama untuk melindungi planet kita bagi generasi mendatang.

 

 

Questions and Answer :

 

 

  1. Who used plastic for many things?
     
    Siapa yang menggunakan plastik untuk banyak hal?

People used plastic for many things.

Manusia menggunakan plastik untuk banyak hal.

  1. What happened when people threw plastic away?
     
    Apa yang terjadi ketika manusia membuang plastik?

It did not go away and stayed in the environment for a long time.

Plastik tidak hilang dan tetap berada di lingkungan untuk waktu yang lama.

  1. When did plastic remain in the environment?
     
    Kapan plastik tetap berada di lingkungan?

When people threw it away.

Ketika manusia membuangnya.

  1. Where did plastic stay for a very long time?
     
    Di mana plastik tetap berada dalam waktu yang sangat lama?

In the environment.

Di lingkungan.

  1. Why was plastic a problem after being thrown away?
      
    Mengapa plastik menjadi masalah setelah dibuang?

Because it did not decompose quickly and stayed in the environment.

Karena plastik tidak cepat terurai dan tetap berada di lingkungan.

  1. Where did plastic harm animals?
     
    Di mana plastik membahayakan hewan?

In the ocean.

Di laut.

  1. Which animals often mistook plastic bags for jellyfish?
     
    Hewan apa yang sering salah mengira kantong plastik sebagai ubur-ubur?

Sea turtles.

Penyu laut.

  1. How did plastic harm sea turtles?
     
    Bagaimana plastik membahayakan penyu laut?

They mistook plastic bags for jellyfish, ate them, and became sick or died.

Mereka salah mengira kantong plastik sebagai ubur-ubur, memakannya, dan menjadi sakit atau mati.

  1. Why could eating plastic be dangerous for sea animals?
     
    Mengapa memakan plastik bisa berbahaya bagi hewan laut?

Because it could make them sick or even kill them.

Karena dapat membuat mereka sakit atau bahkan membunuh mereka.

  1. What are microplastics?
     
    Apa itu mikroplastik?

Tiny pieces of plastic formed when plastic breaks down.

Potongan-potongan kecil plastik yang terbentuk ketika plastik terurai.

  1. Who could eat microplastics?
     
    Siapa yang bisa memakan mikroplastik?

Fish and other sea creatures.

Ikan dan makhluk laut lainnya.

  1. When did people eat microplastics?
     
    Kapan orang-orang memakan mikroplastik?

When they ate fish that had eaten microplastics.

Ketika mereka memakan ikan yang telah memakan mikroplastik.

  1. Whom did plastic pollution indirectly affect through seafood?
     
    Siapa yang secara tidak langsung terdampak oleh polusi plastik melalui makanan laut?

It indirectly affected people who ate contaminated fish.

Secara tidak langsung terdampak oleh orang-orang yang memakan ikan yang terkontaminasi.

  1. How could plastic cause floods?
     
    Bagaimana plastik dapat menyebabkan banjir?

By clogging drains and waterways.

Dengan menyumbat saluran air dan perairan.

  1. Which parts of the environment could be polluted by plastic?
     
    Bagian lingkungan mana yang dapat tercemar oleh plastik?

Soil, waterways, and oceans.

Tanah, perairan, dan lautan.

  1. Why is plastic pollution described as heartbreaking?
     
    Mengapa polusi plastik digambarkan sebagai hal yang memilukan?

Because careless human actions cause serious harm to the environment and living creatures.

Karena tindakan manusia yang ceroboh menyebabkan kerusakan serius pada lingkungan dan makhluk hidup.

  1. What must we do to reduce plastic pollution?
     
    Apa yang harus kita lakukan untuk mengurangi polusi plastik?

Take responsibility and reduce plastic use.

Bertanggung jawab dan mengurangi penggunaan plastik.

  1. How can we reduce plastic pollution?
     
    Bagaimana kita dapat mengurangi polusi plastik?

By using less plastic, recycling, and cleaning up the environment.

Dengan menggunakan lebih sedikit plastik, mendaur ulang, dan membersihkan lingkungan.

  1. Who should work together to protect the planet?
     
    Siapa yang harus bekerja sama untuk melindungi planet ini?

All people should work together.

Semua orang harus bekerja sama.

  1. Why should we protect the planet for future generations?
     
    Mengapa kita harus melindungi planet ini untuk generasi mendatang?

So that they can live in a clean and healthy environment.

Agar mereka dapat hidup di lingkungan yang bersih dan sehat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. What is the text about?

2. How long does plastic stay in the environment?

3. What animals are often harmed by plastic pollution in the sea?

4. What are tiny pieces of broken-down plastic called?

5. What are some ways to reduce plastic pollution?

 

 

Part B

 

The Memory of the Green Forest

Kenangan Hutan Hijau

 

 

Paragraph 1

  1. Many years ago, a beautiful forest stood near our village. 

Bertahun-tahun yang lalu, sebuah hutan yang indah berdiri di dekat desa kami.

 

  1. However, the companies cut down the trees to build factories. 

Namun, perusahaan-perusahaan menebang pohon-pohon itu untuk membangun pabrik.

 

 

  1. The land became empty and dry when the green forest disappeared.

Tanah menjadi kosong dan kering ketika hutan hijau itu menghilang.

 

Paragraph 2

 

  1. Last winter, a massive storm hit the area. 

Musim dingin lalu, badai besar melanda daerah itu.

 

  1. In the past, the trees protected us, but now they were gone. 

Dahulu, pohon-pohon itu melindungi kami, tetapi sekarang mereka telah tiada.

  1. When it rained heavily for three days, the water flowed directly into the valley. 

Ketika hujan deras selama tiga hari, air mengalir langsung ke lembah.

 

  1. The soil washed away into the river when the ground became loose and weak.

Tanah hanyut ke sungai ketika tanah menjadi gembur dan lemah.

 

Paragraph 3

 

  1. When it could not hold the extra mud and water, the river overflowed into our village. 

Ketika tidak mampu menahan lumpur dan air tambahan, sungai meluap ke desa kami.

  1. The flood moved very fast. 

Banjir bergerak sangat cepat.

 

  1. The water carried away trash and damaged many houses when it entered the narrow streets. 

Air membawa sampah dan merusak banyak rumah ketika memasuki jalan-jalan sempit.

  1. People were shocked because they had never seen such a bad flood before. 

Orang-orang terkejut karena mereka belum pernah melihat banjir separah itu sebelumnya.

  1. When they lost their homes, they realized that the forest was their only protection.

Ketika mereka kehilangan rumah mereka, mereka menyadari bahwa hutan adalah satu-satunya perlindungan mereka.

 

Paragraph 4

 

  1. The water slowly went away when the sun finally came out. 

Air perlahan surut ketika matahari akhirnya muncul.

 

  1. It left a thick layer of mud on the ground. 

Banjir itu meninggalkan lapisan lumpur tebal di tanah.

 

  1. The villagers gathered to talk about the disaster. 

Penduduk desa berkumpul untuk membicarakan bencana tersebut.

 

  1. They understood that they invited the flood when they cut down the forest. 

Mereka menyadari bahwa mereka telah mengundang banjir ketika menebang hutan.

 

  1. After that day, they promised to plant new trees. 

Setelah hari itu, mereka berjanji untuk menanam pohon baru.

  1. The land became safe again when the new trees grew back.

Tanah menjadi aman kembali ketika pohon-pohon baru tumbuh kembali.

 

Questions And Answers :

 

 

  1. Who cut down the trees in the forest?
     
    Siapa yang menebang pohon-pohon di hutan?

The companies cut down the trees to build factories.

Perusahaan-perusahaan menebang pohon-pohon untuk membangun pabrik.

 

  1. What happened to the forest many years ago?
     
    Apa yang terjadi pada hutan bertahun-tahun yang lalu?

The forest was cut down and disappeared.

Hutan itu ditebang dan menghilang.

 

  1. Who were shocked by the flood?
     
    Siapa yang terkejut oleh banjir?

The villagers were shocked by the flood.

Penduduk desa terkejut oleh banjir.

 

  1. What did the flood carry into the village?
     
    Apa yang dibawa banjir ke desa?

The flood carried trash and mud into the village.

Banjir membawa sampah dan lumpur ke desa.

 

  1. When did the massive storm hit the area?
     
    Kapan badai besar melanda daerah itu?

The massive storm hit the area last winter.

Badai besar melanda daerah itu pada musim dingin lalu.

 

  1. Where did the water flow after three days of heavy rain?
     
    Ke mana air mengalir setelah tiga hari hujan lebat?

The water flowed directly into the valley.

Air mengalir langsung ke lembah 

  1. When did the villagers realize the forest was their protection?
     
    Kapan penduduk desa menyadari bahwa hutan adalah perlindungan mereka?

They realized it when they lost their homes.

Mereka menyadarinya ketika mereka kehilangan rumah mereka.

 

  1. Where did the river overflow?
     
    Ke mana sungai meluap?

The river overflowed into the village.

Sungai meluap ke desa.

 

  1. How did the flood move?
     
    Bagaimana banjir bergerak?

The flood moved very fast.

Banjir bergerak sangat cepat.

 

  1. Which season did the storm happen in?
     
    Musim apa badai itu terjadi?

The storm happened in winter.

Badai itu terjadi pada musim dingin.

 

  1. How did the land become safe again?
     
    Bagaimana tanah itu menjadi aman kembali?

The land became safe again when the new trees grew back.

Tanah itu menjadi aman kembali ketika pohon-pohon baru tumbuh kembali.

 

  1. Which area was damaged by the flood?
     
    Daerah mana yang rusak akibat banjir?

The narrow streets and many houses were damaged by the flood.

Jalan-jalan sempit dan banyak rumah rusak akibat banjir.

 

  1. Whom did the trees protect in the past?
     
    Siapa yang dilindungi pohon-pohon di masa lalu?

The trees protected the villagers.

Pohon-pohon melindungi penduduk desa.

 

  1. Why did the river overflow into the village?
     
    Mengapa sungai meluap ke desa?

The river overflowed because it could not hold the extra mud and water.

Sungai meluap karena tidak mampu menampung lumpur dan air tambahan.

 

  1. Whom did the villagers gather with to talk about the disaster?
     
    Dengan siapa penduduk desa berkumpul untuk membicarakan bencana tersebut?

The villagers gathered with each other to talk about the disaster.

Penduduk desa berkumpul satu sama lain untuk membicarakan bencana tersebut.

 

  1. Why did the villagers promise to plant new trees?
     
    Mengapa penduduk desa berjanji untuk menanam pohon baru?

They promised to plant new trees because they realized the forest was their protection.

Mereka berjanji untuk menanam pohon baru karena mereka menyadari bahwa hutan adalah perlindungan mereka.

 

 

 

Part C

 

Plastic Polution

 

Paragraph 1

  1. The Problem with Plastic Pollution People use a lot of plastic every day. 

Masalah Polusi Plastik Orang-orang menggunakan banyak plastik setiap hari.

 

  1. We have plastic bags for shopping, plastic bottles for water, and many plastic toys for children. 

Kita memiliki kantong plastik untuk berbelanja, botol plastik untuk air,dan banyak mainan plastik untuk anak-anak.

 

  1. Plastic is useful, but it causes a very big problem for our planet.

Plastik memang bermanfaat, tetapi menyebabkan masalah yang sangat besar bagi planet kita.

 

 

  1. When people finish using these things and throw them away, the plastic does not just disappear.

Ketika orang selesai menggunakan barang-barang ini dan membuangnya, plastik tidak akan hilang begitu saja.

 

 

  1. Instead, it stays in the world-in the ground and in the water-for a very, very long time.

Sebaliknya, plastik tetap berada di dunia—di dalam tanah dan di dalam air—untuk waktu yang sangat, sangat lama.

 

Paragraph 2

 

  1. This unused plastic is called plastic pollution.

Plastik yang tidak terpakai ini disebut polusi plastik.

 

  1. A lot of this trash finds its way into the ocean.

Banyak sampah ini berakhir di laut.

 

  1. When plastic is in the yater, it can seriously hurt sea animals, For example, a sea turtle might see a plastic bag floating by. 

 

Ketika plastik berada di laut, plastik dapat membahayakan hewan laut. Misalnya, seekor penyu mungkin melihat kantong plastik mengapung.

 

  1. The turtle thinks the bag is a tasty jellyfish, which is its normal food, and eats it. 

Penyu mengira kantong itu adalah ubur-ubur yang lezat, yang merupakan makanan normalnya, dan memakannya.

  1. Eating plastic can make the turtle extremely sick or even cause it to die.

Memakan plastik dapat membuat penyu sangat sakit atau bahkan menyebabkan kematiannya.

 

Paragraph 3

 

  1. Plastic also breaks down into very tiny pieces called microplastics. 

Plastik juga terurai menjadi potongan-potongan yang sangat kecil yang disebut mikroplastik.

 

  1. These small pieces float in the water and are easily eaten by fish and other small sea creatures. 

Potongan-potongan kecil ini mengapung di air dan mudah dimakan oleh ikan dan makhluk laut kecil lainnya.

 

  1. This is a problem for people, too.

Ini juga menjadi masalah bagi manusia.

 

  1. When we catch and eat these fish, we are also eating the microplastics that are inside them.

Ketika kita menangkap dan memakan ikan-ikan ini, kita juga memakan mikroplastik yang ada di dalamnya.

 

Paragraph 4

 

  1. Plastic pollution hurts the land as well. 

Polusi plastik juga merusak tanah. 

  1. Big pieces of plastic can clog the pipes and drains where water flows. 

Potongan-potongan plastik besar dapat menyumbat pipa dan saluran air.

  1. When this happens, it can cause bad floods when it rains. 

Jika ini terjadi, dapat menyebabkan banjir besar saat hujan.

 

 

  1. Plastic also makes the soil dirty and can stop important plants from arowing well. 

Plastik juga membuat tanah kotor dan dapat menghentikan pertumbuhan tanaman penting.

 

 

  1. It's important to understand that our simple actions, like throwing away a plastic bottle, can cause so much harm to the environment. 

Penting untuk dipahami bahwa tindakan sederhana kita, seperti membuang botol plastik, dapat menyebabkan begitu banyak kerusakan pada lingkungan. 

  1. We must all work together to reduce our plastic use and protect our planet for the future.

Kita semua harus bekerja sama untuk mengurangi penggunaan plastik dan melindungi planet kita untuk masa depan.

 

 

 

Questions and Answers :

 

 

 

  1. Who uses a lot of plastic every day?
     
    Siapa yang banyak menggunakan plastik setiap hari?

 

People use a lot of plastic every day.

Orang-orang banyak menggunakan plastik setiap hari.

 

  1. What are microplastics?
     
    Apa itu mikroplastik?

 

Microplastics are very tiny pieces of plastic that come from broken-down plastic.

Mikroplastik adalah potongan plastik yang sangat kecil yang berasal dari plastik yang terurai.

 

 

  1. What is plastic pollution?
     
    Apa itu polusi plastik?

Plastic pollution is unused plastic that stays in th environment for a very long time.

Polusi plastik adalah plastik yang tidak terpakai yang tetap berada di lingkungan dalam waktu yang sangat lama.

  1. Who can be hurt by plastic in the ocean?
     
    Siapa yang dapat dirugikan oleh plastik di laut?

Sea animals like turtles and fish can be hurt by plastic.

Hewan laut seperti penyu dan ikan dapat dirugikan oleh plastik.

 

 

  1. When does plastic become a problem?
     
    Kapan plastik menjadi masalah?

Plastic becomes a problem when people throw it away and it does not disappear.

Plastik menjadi masalah ketika orang membuangnya dan tidak menghilang.

  1. Where does a lot of plastic trash end up?
     
    Ke mana banyak sampah plastik berakhir?

 

A lot of plastic trash ends up in the ocean.

Banyak sampah plastik berakhir di laut.

 

 

  1. When can floods happen because of plastic?
     
    Kapan banjir dapat terjadi karena plastik?

 

Floods can happen when plastic clogs pipes and drains during rain.

Banjir dapat terjadi ketika plastik menyumbat pipa dan saluran air saat hujan.

  1. Where can plastic stay for a long time?
     
    Di mana plastik dapat bertahan lama?

Plastic can stay in the ground and in the water for a very long time.

Plastik dapat bertahan di tanah dan di air dalam waktu yang sangat lama.

 

 

  1. Why is plastic dangerous for sea turtles?
     
    Mengapa plastik berbahaya bagi penyu laut?

Plastic is dangerous because turtles may think it is food and eat it.

Plastik berbahaya karena penyu mungkin mengira itu makanan dan memakannya.

 

  1. Which animals can eat microplastics?
     
    Hewan apa saja yang dapat memakan mikroplastik?

Fish and other small sea creatures can eat microplastics.

Ikan dan makhluk laut kecil lainnya dapat memakan mikroplastik.

 

  1. Why is plastic pollution harmful to humans?
     
    Mengapa polusi plastik berbahaya bagi manusia?

 

It is harmful because people can eat fish that contain microplastics.

Polusi plastik berbahaya karena manusia dapat memakan ikan yang mengandung mikroplastik.

  1. Which normal food does a turtle mistake plastic for?
     
    Makanan normal apa yang dikira plastik oleh kura-kura?

A turtle mistakes plastic bags for jellyfish.

Kura-kura mengira kantong plastik sebagai ubur-ubur.

 

  1. Whom does plastic pollution affect?
     
    Siapa yang terdampak oleh polusi plastik?

Plastic pollution affects sea animals and humans.

Polusi plastik berdampak pada hewan laut dan manusia.

  1. How does plastic hurt sea animals?
     
    Bagaimana plastik membahayakan hewan laut?

Plastic hurts sea animals when they eat it and become sick or die.

Plastik membahayakan hewan laut ketika mereka memakannya dan menjadi sakit atau mati.

  1. Whom does plastic pollution harm in the ocean?
     
    Siapa yang dirugikan oleh polusi plastik di lautan?

It harms sea creatures like turtles and fish.

Polusi plastik membahayakan makhluk laut seperti kura-kura dan ikan.

  1. How can we reduce plastic pollution?
     
    Bagaimana kita dapat mengurangi polusi plastik?

We can reduce plastic pollution by using less plastic and working together to protect the planet.

Kita dapat mengurangi polusi plastik dengan mengurangi penggunaan plastik dan bekerja sama untuk melindungi planet ini.

 

 

 

 

Part D

Deforestation.

 

Deforestasi.

 

Paragraf 1

banyak pohon sangat buruk bagi lingkungan dan planet kita.

Paragraph 1

  1. People sometimes cut down many trees. 

Orang-orang terkadang menebang banyak pohon.

 

  1. This is often done to make space for farms, for new houses, or for other things people want to build.

Hal ini sering dilakukan untuk membuat lahan pertanian, rumah baru, atau hal-hal lain yang ingin dibangun orang.

  1. This action is called deforestation. 

 

Tindakan ini disebut deforestasi.

  1. Cutting down too many trees is very bad for the environment and our planet.
  2. Menebang terlalu 

 

Paragraph 2

 

  1. When people cut down trees, something called carbon dioxide goes into the air. 

Ketika orang menebang pohon, sesuatu yang disebut karbon dioksida masuk ke udara.

 

  1. This gas makes the Earth get warmer over time. 

Gas ini membuat Bumi menjadi lebih hangat seiring waktu.

  1. Also, the roots of the trees help to hold the soil in place. 

Selain itu, akar pohon membantu menahan tanah agar tidak longsor.

  1. When the trees are gone, the soil can easily wash away, especially when it rains a lot. 

Ketika pohon-pohon hilang, tanah dapat dengan mudah hanyut, terutama ketika hujan deras.

  1. This washed-away soil can make our rivers and drinking water dirty. and it can even cause floods.

Tanah yang hanyut ini dapat membuat sungai dan air minum kita menjadi kotor, dan bahkan dapat menyebabkan banjir.

 

Paragraph 3

 

  1. Trees are also very important for cleaning the air we breathe. 

Pohon juga sangat penting untuk membersihkan udara yang kita hirup.

  1. They take bad things out of the air.

Mereka menghilangkan zat-zat berbahaya dari udara.

 

  1. When there are fewer trees, the air becomes dirtier, and it's harder for us to breathe clean air.

Ketika jumlah pohon berkurang, udara menjadi lebih kotor, dan lebih sulit bagi kita untuk menghirup udara bersih.

 

Paragraph 4

 

  1. Many animals and plants live inside the forests. 

Banyak hewan dan tumbuhan hidup di dalam hutan.

 

  1. The forest is their home. 

Hutan adalah rumah mereka.

 

  1. When the trees are cut down, these animals and plants lose their homes and have no place to live.

Ketika pohon-pohon ditebang, hewan dan tumbuhan ini kehilangan rumah mereka dan tidak memiliki tempat tinggal.

 

Paragraph 5

 

  1. Trees also help with the water cycle. 

Pohon juga membantu siklus air.

 

  1. They take water from the ground and put it up into the air.

Mereka mengambil air dari tanah dan melepaskannya ke udara.

 

  1. This process helps to make rain. 

Proses ini membantu menghasilkan hujan.

 

  1. When we have fewer trees, there is sometimes less rain, which can cause the ground to become very dry.

Ketika kita memiliki lebih sedikit pohon, terkadang curah hujan berkurang, yang dapat menyebabkan tanah menjadi sangat kering.

 

Paragraph 6

 

  1. It is very important that we stop cuting down forests and start protecting them. 

Sangat penting bagi kita untuk berhenti menebang hutan dan mulai melindunginya.

 

  1. We must work to plant more trees and take good care of the forests we still have. 

Kita harus berupaya menanam lebih banyak pohon dan merawat hutan yang masih kita miliki dengan baik.

Ini akan membantu menjaga planet kita tetap aman dan sehat untuk semua orang

 

 

  1. This will help keep our planet safe and healthy for everyone.

 

 

Question :

  1. Who uses a lot of plastic every day?
     
    Siapa yang banyak menggunakan plastik setiap hari?

People use a lot of plastic every day.

Manusia banyak menggunakan plastik setiap hari.

  1. What problem does plastic cause for our planet?
     
    Masalah apa yang ditimbulkan plastik bagi planet kita?

It causes a very big environmental problem called plastic pollution.

Plastik menyebabkan masalah lingkungan yang sangat besar yang disebut polusi plastik.

  1. When does plastic become a serious problem?
     
    Kapan plastik menjadi masalah serius?

When people finish using it and throw it away.

Ketika orang selesai menggunakannya dan membuangnya.

  1. Where does plastic stay for a very long time?
     
    Di mana plastik tetap berada dalam waktu yang sangat lama?

In the ground and in the water.

Di dalam tanah dan di dalam air.

  1. Why does plastic remain in the environment for a long time?
     
    Mengapa plastik tetap berada di lingkungan dalam waktu yang lama?

Because it does not easily disappear or decompose.

Karena plastik tidak mudah hilang atau terurai.

  1. What is unused plastic called?
     
    Apa sebutan untuk plastik yang tidak terpakai?

It is called plastic pollution.

Itu disebut polusi plastik.

  1. Where does a lot of plastic trash end up?
     
    Ke mana banyak sampah plastik berakhir?

In the ocean.

Di laut.

  1. Which animal is mentioned as being harmed by plastic?
     
    Hewan apa yang disebutkan dirugikan oleh plastik?

Penyu laut.

A sea turtle.

  1. How can plastic hurt sea turtles?
     
    Bagaimana plastik dapat membahayakan penyu laut?

Turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, eat them, and become sick or die.

Penyu salah mengira kantong plastik sebagai ubur-ubur, memakannya, dan menjadi sakit atau mati.

 

  1. Why does a sea turtle eat a plastic bag?
     
    Mengapa penyu memakan kantong plastik?

Because it thinks the plastic bag is a jellyfish, its normal food.

Karena ia mengira kantong plastik itu adalah ubur-ubur, makanan biasanya.

  1. What are microplastics?
     
    Apa itu mikroplastik?

They are very tiny pieces of plastic.

Mikroplastik adalah potongan plastik yang sangat kecil. 

  1. Who eats microplastics in the ocean?
     
    Siapa yang memakan mikroplastik di laut?

 

Fish and other small sea creatures eat microplastics.

Ikan dan makhluk laut kecil lainnya memakan mikroplastik.

  1. When do people also eat microplastics?
     

Kapan manusia juga memakan mikroplastik?

When they catch and eat fish that contain microplastics.

Ketika mereka menangkap dan memakan ikan yang mengandung mikroplastik.

  1. Whom does microplastic pollution affect indirectly?
     
    Siapa yang terkena dampak tidak langsung dari polusi mikroplastik?

It indirectly affects people who eat contaminated fish.

Secara tidak langsung, polusi mikroplastik memengaruhi orang-orang yang memakan ikan yang terkontaminasi.

  1. How can big pieces of plastic cause floods?
     
    Bagaimana potongan plastik besar dapat menyebabkan banjir?

By clogging pipes and drains where water flows.

Dengan menyumbat pipa dan saluran air tempat air mengalir.

  1. Where can plastic clog the water system?
     
    Di mana plastik dapat menyumbat sistem air?

In pipes and drains.

Di pipa dan saluran air.

  1. Which parts of the environment are harmed by plastic pollution?
     
    Bagian lingkungan mana yang dirugikan oleh polusi plastik?

The ocean, land, soil, and waterways.

Lautan, daratan, tanah, dan saluran air.

  1. Why is it important to understand the effects of plastic pollution?
     
    Mengapa penting untuk memahami dampak polusi plastik?

Because simple actions like throwing away plastic can cause serious environmental damage.

Karena tindakan sederhana seperti membuang plastik dapat menyebabkan kerusakan lingkungan yang serius.

  1. Who must work together to reduce plastic use?
     
    Siapa yang harus bekerja sama untuk mengurangipenggunaan plastik?

All people must work together.

Semua orang harus bekerja sama.

  1. How can we protect our planet from plastic pollution?
     
    Bagaimana kita dapat melindungi planet kita dari polusi plastik?

By reducing plastic use and working together to protect the environment.

Dengan mengurangi penggunaan plastik dan bekerja sama untuk melindungi lingkungan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part E

 

Air Pollution

 

Paragraph 1

  1. Air pollution was a serious environmental problem that affected the health of people and the planet.

Polusi udara merupakan masalah lingkungan serius yang memengaruhi kesehatan manusia dan planet.

 

  1. It occurred when harmful substances were released into thé air.

Polusi udara terjadi ketika zat-zat berbahaya dilepaskan ke udara.

 

Paragraph 2

 

  1. When factories, power plants, and vehicles released pollutants like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide,and nitrogen oxide into the air, air pollution increased. 

Ketika pabrik, pembangkit listrik, dan kendaraan melepaskan polutan seperti karbon dioksida, sulfur dioksida, dan nitrogen oksida ke udara, polusi udara meningkat.

 

  1. These polutants could cause respiratory problems, heart disease, and other health issues.

Polutan ini dapat menyebabkan masalah pernapasan, penyakit jantung, dan masalah kesehatan lainnya.

 

Paragraph 3

 

  1. When air pollution increased, it could damage the environment. 

Ketika polusi udara meningkat, hal itu dapat merusak lingkungan.

 

  1. It could contribute to acid rain,which could harm forests, lakes, and buildings. 

Polusi udara dapat menyebabkan hujan asam, yang dapat merusak hutan, danau, dan bangunan.

 

  1. It could also contribute to climate change, leading to rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and other problems.

Polusi udara juga dapat menyebabkan perubahan iklim, yang mengakibatkan naiknya permukaan laut, peristiwa cuaca ekstrem, dan masalah lainnya.

 

Paragraph 4

 

  1. It was truly upsetting to know that air pollution could have such devastating consequences. 

Sungguh menyedihkan mengetahui bahwa polusi udara dapat memiliki konsekuensi yang begitu menghancurkan.

 

  1. We had to work together to breathe cleaner air and create a healthier future for all.

Kita harus bekerja sama untuk menghirup udara yang lebih bersih dan menciptakan masa depan yang lebih sehat untuk semua.

 

Berikut adalah pertanyaan dan jawaban berdasarkan teks Air Pollution menggunakan who, what, where, when, why, whom, which, dan how:

 

 

Who was affected by air pollution?
 People and the planet were affected by air pollution.

 

What was air pollution?
 It was a serious environmental problem.

 

Where were harmful substances released?
 They were released into the air.

 

 When did air pollution increase?
 It increased when factories, power plants, and vehicles released pollutants into the air.

 

5️ WHY

Q: Why was air pollution upsetting?
A: Because it could have devastating consequences for health and the environment.

 

6️ WHOM

Q: Whom did air pollution affect?
A: It affected people around the world.

 

7️ WHICH

Q: Which environmental problems could air pollution cause?
A: It could cause acid rain and climate change.

 

8️ HOW

Q: How could air pollution damage the environment?
A: It could contribute to acid rain, climate change, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.

 

Jika Anda mau, saya bisa buatkan versi:

  •  20 soal lengkap (lebih sulit)
  •  Pilihan ganda
  •  Soal essay untuk ujian
  •  Latihan membuat kalimat tanya (grammar focus)

Silakan pilih ðŸ˜Š

 

 

Berikut 20 soal lengkap (lebih sulit/HOTS) menggunakan WH-questions berdasarkan teks Air Pollution, beserta jawabannya.

 

1. WHO

Q1: Who suffered the most serious consequences of air pollution according to the text?
A1: People, especially those with respiratory and heart conditions, and the planet itself.

 

2. WHO

Q2: Who should work together to reduce air pollution?
A2: All people in society should work together.

 

3. WHAT

Q3: What triggered the increase in air pollution?
A3: The release of pollutants from factories, power plants, and vehicles.

 

4. WHAT

Q4: What health problems were mentioned as effects of air pollution?
A4: Respiratory problems and heart disease.

 

5. WHERE

Q5: Where were harmful substances released that caused air pollution?
A5: Into the air.

 

6. WHERE

Q6: Where could the effects of acid rain be seen?
A6: In forests, lakes, and buildings.

 

7. WHEN

Q7: When did air pollution become more severe?
A7: When more pollutants were released into the air.

 

8. WHEN

Q8: When could air pollution damage the environment?
A8: When its level increased significantly.

 

9. WHY

Q9: Why could air pollution lead to devastating consequences?
A9: Because it harms human health and damages the environment.

 

10. WHY

Q10: Why does air pollution contribute to climate change?
A10: Because certain pollutants trap heat in the atmosphere.

 

11. WHOM

Q11: Whom does air pollution put at risk?
A11: People, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

 

12. WHOM

Q12: Whom must society protect from the dangers of air pollution?
A12: Current and future generations.

 

13. WHICH

Q13: Which pollutants were specifically mentioned in the text?
A13: Carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide.

 

14. WHICH

Q14: Which environmental issues are directly linked to air pollution?
A14: Acid rain and climate change.

 

15. HOW

Q15: How does air pollution affect the human respiratory system?
A15: It causes breathing difficulties and respiratory diseases.

 

16. HOW

Q16: How can air pollution contribute to rising sea levels?
A16: By accelerating climate change, which leads to global warming and melting ice caps.

 

17. HOW

Q17: How might extreme weather events be connected to air pollution?
A17: Air pollution contributes to climate change, which increases extreme weather events.

 

18. WHY (Analysis)

Q18: Why is cooperation important in solving air pollution problems?
A18: Because reducing pollution requires collective effort from individuals, industries, and governments.

 

19. WHAT (Inference)

Q19: What might happen if air pollution continues unchecked?
A19: Health problems would increase, and environmental damage would worsen.

 

20. HOW (Evaluation)

Q20: How can individuals contribute to reducing air pollution?
A20: By using public transportation, reducing energy consumption, and supporting environmental policies.

 

 

 

 

Part F

 

The Problem of Cutting Down Trees

Masalah Penebangan Pohon

 

 

  1. People cut down many trees every day. 

Orang-orang menebang banyak pohon setiap hari.

 

  1. They do this mostly to make space for farms and for new houses. 

Mereka melakukan ini sebagian besar untuk membuat lahan pertanian dan rumah baru. 

 

  1. This action is called deforestation, and it is very bad for our world. 

Tindakan ini disebut deforestasi, dan sangat buruk bagi dunia kita.

 

 

  1. When people cut down the trees, bad air called carbon dioxide goes up into the sky, and this makes the Earth warmer. 

Ketika orang menebang pohon, udara buruk yang disebut karbon dioksida naik ke langit, dan ini membuat Bumi lebih hangat.

 

  1. Also, the tree roots normally hold the soil tightly. 

Selain itu, akar pohon biasanya menahan tanah dengan kuat.

 

  1. When there are no trees, the soil can easily wash away when it rains.

Ketika tidak ada pohon, tanah dapat dengan mudah hanyut saat hujan.

 

 

  1. This dirty soil can make our rivers dirty and sometimes cause floods. 

Tanah kotor ini dapat membuat sungai kita kotor dan terkadang menyebabkan banjir.

  1. Trees also help to keep the air clean, so when they are gone, the air gets dirtier and is harder to breathe. 

Pohon juga membantu menjaga udara tetap bersih, jadi ketika pohon hilang, udara menjadi lebih kotor dan lebih sulit untuk bernapas.

 

  1. Furthermore, many animals and plants live in the forest; it is their home.

Lebih lanjut, banyak hewan dan tumbuhan hidup di hutan; itu adalah rumah mereka.

 

 

  1. When people cut down the forest, these creatures lose their homes and cannot survive. 

Ketika orang menebang hutan, makhluk-makhluk ini kehilangan rumah mereka dan tidak dapat bertahan hidup.

  1. Trees are also important for the rain because they put water into the air. 

Pohon juga penting untuk hujan karena mereka melepaskan air ke udara.

  1. When there are fewer trees, there can be less rain. 

Ketika ada lebih sedikit pohon, curah hujan pun berkurang.

 

  1. We must stop cutting down the forests to keep our planet safe and healthy. 

Kita harus berhenti menebang hutan untuk menjaga planet kita tetap aman dan sehat.

 

  1. We all need to plant more trees and take care of the forests we have left

 

Kita semua perlu menanam lebih banyak pohon dan menjaga hutan yang masih kita miliki.

 

 

 

 

Berikut pertanyaan dan jawaban berdasarkan teks The Problem of Cutting Down Trees menggunakan who, what, when, where, whom, which, how, dan why (tingkat lebih analitis):

 

1️ WHO

Q1: Who cuts down many trees every day?
A1: People cut down many trees every day.

 

2️ WHO

Q2: Who loses their homes because of deforestation?
A2: Many animals and plants lose their homes.

 

3️ WHAT

Q3: What is deforestation?
A3: Deforestation is the action of cutting down many trees.

 

4️ WHAT

Q4: What happens to carbon dioxide when trees are cut down?
A4: Carbon dioxide goes up into the sky and makes the Earth warmer.

 

5️ WHEN

Q5: When can the soil easily wash away?
A5: When there are no trees and it rains.

 

6️ WHEN

Q6: When do animals and plants struggle to survive?
A6: When people cut down the forest and destroy their homes.

 

7️ WHERE

Q7: Where does carbon dioxide go after trees are cut down?
A7: It goes up into the sky.

 

8️ WHERE

Q8: Where do many animals and plants live?
A8: They live in the forest.

 

9️ WHOM

Q9: Whom does deforestation affect the most?
A9: It affects animals, plants, and people who depend on forests.

 

🔟 WHICH

Q10: Which natural problem can dirty soil cause?
A10: It can cause rivers to become dirty and sometimes cause floods.

 

1️1️⃣ WHICH

Q11: Which gas mentioned in the text makes the Earth warmer?
A11: Carbon dioxide.

 

1️2️⃣ HOW

Q12: How do tree roots help prevent floods?
A12: They hold the soil tightly so it does not wash away easily.

 

1️3️⃣ HOW

Q13: How does deforestation make the air harder to breathe?
A13: Because trees help clean the air, and without them, the air becomes dirtier.

 

1️4️⃣ WHY

Q14: Why is deforestation bad for the planet?
A14: Because it causes global warming, soil erosion, flooding, and loss of habitats.

 

1️5️⃣ WHY

Q15: Why must we plant more trees?
A15: To keep the planet safe, healthy, and balanced.

 

 

 

1.

What is the main reason people cut down many trees?

  1. To watch the animals.
  2. To make the air cleaner.
  3. To make space for houses and farms.
  4. To help the soil wash away.

2

When people cut down trees, what bad air goes up into the sky?

 

  1. Oxygen.
  2. Water vapor.
  3. Carbon dioxide.
  4. Smoke.

3

What job do the roots of trees do to help the soil?

  1. They make the soil softer.
  2. They make the soil dirty.
  3. They hold the soil tightly.
  4. They help animals hide.

 

4. What happens to the air when trees are gone?

  1. It gets colder.
  2. It gets wetter.
  3. It gets dirtier.
  4. It smells better.

 

5. What is one thing we must do to help the planet?

  1. Take water from the ground.
  2. Make the Earth warmer.
  3. Plant more trees.
  4. Cut down all the forests.

 

 

[09:59, 2/20/2026] Joko W: 

 

Group A

 

When the factory made bad trash

When there was no rain

When oil spilled

When the big storm came

When the fire started

When the volcano burst

When the ice melted

When people cut down the forest

When there was a lot of plastic trash

When the weather changed

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Group B

the water in the sea went up.

it was hard to know what would happen next

the beaches were broken

the air got bad

the ocean got full.

sea animals got hurt.

the river got dirty.

the animals ran away.

the food plants got small

many animals and plants were lost

 

 

 

 

Here are the correct matches made into clear sentences:

  1. When the factory made bad trash, the air got bad.
  2. When there was no rain, the food plants got small.
  3. When oil spilled, the river got dirty.
  4. When the big storm came, the beaches were broken.
  5. When the fire started, the animals ran away.
  6. When the volcano burst, it was hard to know what would happen next.
  7. When the ice melted, the water in the sea went up.
  8. When people cut down the forest, many animals and plants were lost.
  9. When there was a lot of plastic trash, the ocean got full.
  10. When the weather changed, sea animals got hurt.

If you'd like, I can also rewrite them to sound more natural ðŸ˜Š

 

 

Here are the sentences rewritten to sound more natural and clear:

  1. When factories produced harmful waste, the air became polluted.
  2. When there was no rain, crops and food plants became smaller and weaker.
  3. When oil spilled into the water, rivers became polluted.
  4. When a big storm hit, the beaches were badly damaged.
  5. When a fire broke out, the animals fled to escape danger.
  6. When a volcano erupted, it was difficult to predict what would happen next.
  7. When the ice melted, sea levels rose.
  8. When people cut down forests, many animals and plants lost their homes.
  9. When too much plastic waste entered the ocean, it became heavily polluted.
  10. When the climate changed, many sea animals were harmed.

If you’d like, I can also simplify them or make them more advanced.

 

 

the water in the sea went up.

it was hard to know what would happen next

the beaches were broken

the air got bad

the ocean got full.

sea animals got hurt.

the river got dirty.

the animals ran away.

the food plants got small

many animals and plants were lost

 

 

 

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