Materi Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI SMK Kurikulum Merdeka, "Indonesian Environmental Figures"

Introduction

Indonesia faces many environmental problems such as deforestation, pollution, and long droughts. These issues harm nature and affect people's lives. To solve these challenges, many environmental heroes have emerged. They work hard to protect the environment and inspire others to do the same.

Figures like Mbah Sadiman, the Pandawara Group, Suswaningsih, and Darmawan Denassa have made significant contributions to preserving nature. Let’s learn about Mbah Sadiman, a dedicated tree planter from Wonogiri who has helped restore green forests and clean water for his village.

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Reading: 

Mbah Sadiman: The Environment Hero of Wonogiri

Mbah Sadiman is an environmental hero from Wonogiri, Central Java. He started planting trees on dry hills near his village to solve a serious problem: a long drought. The deforestation in the area made it difficult for people to get clean water.

To reforest the land, Mbah Sadiman planted thousands of banyan trees, which help retain water in the soil. However, getting tree seedlings was not easy. 

The price of  tree seeds was very expensive, but Mbah Sadiman worked hard to obtain them despite the challenges. He believed that his efforts would bring great benefits to his village.

For over 20 years, Mbah Sadiman never gave up on his mission to make the land green again. His dedication restored clean water for the community and brought life back to the hills. 

Because of his hard work and determination to protect nature, he was honored with the Kick Andy Heroes Award in 2016.

Learning From Video 

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Vocabulary

Deforestation – The removal of trees in a forest

Drought – A long period without rain

Environment – The natural world around us

Seedling – A young tree or plant

Award – A prize given for special achievements

Reforest – To plant trees again in an area where the forest was removed

Barren – Land that is too poor to produce plants or trees

Dedication – Strong commitment to a task or cause

Restore – To bring something back to its original condition

Community – A group of people living in the same place or sharing common

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Comprehension Questions

1. Why did Mbah Sadiman start planting trees?
2. What difficulties did Mbah Sadiman face when getting tree seedlings?
3. How did Mbah Sadiman’s work help the village?
4. What award did Mbah Sadiman receive in 2016?
5. How long has Mbah Sadiman been planting trees?

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True or False:
Decide if the statements are true or false based on the reading.
a. Mbah Sadiman planted trees to prevent floods.
b. He planted banyan and ficus trees because they help hold water in the soil.
c. It was easy for Mbah Sadiman to get teak tree seeds.
d. The deforestation problem did not affect the village’s water supply.
e. Mbah Sadiman received the Kick Andy Heroes Award in 2016

Fill in the Blanks:
Complete the sentences using words from the vocabulary list.
a. The long ______ made it difficult for the village to get clean water.
b. Mbah Sadiman worked hard to ______ the forest by planting new trees.
c. The land was dry and ______ before the reforestation project.
d. His strong ______ helped him continue planting trees for over 20 years.
e. The ______ was happy to have clean water again.