 AGRICULTURAL PLANTATION
COLLEGE OF FLORES BAJAWA |
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AGROTECHNOLOGY
STUDY PROGRAM |
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ENGLISH MODULE for
agrotechnology students |
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Compiled by Siprianus Wara, M.Pd |
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11/18/2021 |
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AGRICULTURAL
PLANTANTION COLLEGE OF FLORES BAJAWA is a higher education in agricultural
plantation in Ngada Regency of East Nusa Tenggara Province is committed to
improve the agricultural resources as the local and global agricultural
community |
MEETING 6 HISTORY
OF AGRICULTURE
A. Learning objectives:
1.The
students are able to comprehend the agriculture in Indonesia
2. The
students are able to know the history of agriculture
3.
The
students are able to classify the kind
of agriculture
4. The
students are able to comprehend the plant products, cultivation and planting,
harvest equipment
B. Reading comprehension
a. Reading Text (Read the text carefully)
Text 1.Development of Agriculture
Agriculture began in the area known as the Fertile Crescent.
The area is a hot, dry desert. But it has two of the requirements for farming: good soil and a water supply.
Many early farmers used the Nile River as a water supply. The Nile River floods at the same time every year.
Farmers planted crops before the
floods. This helped their plants to survive in the desert. Later, farmers created
irrigation ditches. They moved water from the Nile River to their fields. They
could cultivate crops any time of the
year and harvest extra food. Producing extra food was important.
Later, farmers fed animals with it. These domesticated
animals became another important part of agriculture.
b. Vocabulary used (Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F) Column A and Column
A.
a large group of
cultivated plants B
to put seeds in soil C
growing plants and raising animals D
to make something E
to raise a crop from seeding to harvest F to tame an animal |
1. _agriculture 2. _ crop 3. _cultivate 4. _Produce 5. _domesticate 6. _plant |
c. Read the sentences in pairs. Choose where the words best fit the blanks.
1. water supply/irrigation
A.
The river is the farmer’s
________________
B.
___________________ helps the farmers grow crops in areas with
little rainfalls.
2. Harvesting/farming
A. ___________________ includes raising animals and crops
B. Farmers wait until crops are mature to start_______________
Text
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A.
A
machine that harvests crops of grain
B.
A
harvest machine that does not use gas
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A
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A
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MEETING 7 AGRICULTURE IN EAST NUSA
TENGGARA
A. Learning ObjectiveS
1.
The
students are able to comprehend the English terms of agriculture
2.
The
students are able to give opinion about the agricultural potencies in Indonesia
and East Nusa Tenggara Province
3.
The
students are able to present the current issues of agriculture policy in East
Nusa Tenggara Province and Ngada Regency
B. READING COMPREHENSION
Text
1
East Nusa Tenggara Regional Potential
January 7, 2021
East Nusa Tenggara Province is a
province in Indonesia covering the eastern part of the Nusa Tenggara Islands.
This province has 22 regencies or cities with a capital named Kupang. In terms
of the structure of the business field, the economy of East Nusa Tenggara
Province is still dominated by the agriculture,
forestry, livestock, and fisheries
sectors.
In the agriculture sector, dry land is one of the potential
sectors in East Nusa Tenggara Province which the East Nusa Tenggara Government
and the ministry of Agriculture of
the Republic of Indonesia continue to encourage so it can be developed into a
supportive economy and food security
for the community.
Initially, the prospect of agriculture in East Nusa Tenggara was considered
unpromising and was pushed aside because there was too much dry land. However,
with the tenacity of its people, now East Nusa Tenggara has several agricultural commodities that can be
developed in commodity barns to meet national needs.
In 2019, several commodities from East
Nusa Tenggara were exported to Timor Leste through the National Border Post of PLBN Mota’ain, namely 17.5 tons of soybeans, 5 tons of peanuts, 0.75 tons of green beans, and pepper/pepper, 40 kilograms worth IDR 199.5 million. Even though
the overall value was not large, it was a good indicator for the development of
its business. The other commodities exported to Timor Leste include fresh vegetables, fruits, and shallots.
Source:
Adapted from visiglobal.co.id
C. VOCABULARY USED
1.
National
Border Post : _________________
2.
Regency :________________
3.
Ministry
of Agriculture :________________
4.
Irrigation
Harvested area of wetland :________________
5.
paddy
and dry land paddy :________________
6.
Harvest
area of maize :________________
7.
Soybeans :________________
8.
Peanuts :________________
9.
Mungbean :________________
10. Cassava :________________
11.
Sweet
potatoes :________________
12. Green beans :________________
13. Fresh vegetables :________________
14. Fruits :________________
15. Food security :________________
16. Food safety :________________
17. Fisheries :________________
18. Horticulture :________________
19. Planted area :________________
20.
Estate
crops/Food estate :________________
Text 2
Strategic Value of Bamboo for the
Nation’s Future
As an institution that has been
developing bamboo conservation and sustainability program, the Indonesia
Biodiversity Foundation (KEHATI)
welcomes the launch of the 1,000 bamboo villages program by the Ministry of Environment and forestry (KLHK). This program is expected to support efforts to revive the national bamboo industry,
while helping to improve the environmental carrying capacity. This was stated by the Director of
Communication and Resources Raising for the KEHATI
foundation, Fadila Astari, when accompanying the Ministry of Environment and
forestry inaugurating the building
where bamboo preserved using smoking
method in Golewa District, Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (3/22). The
building functions as a bamboo field training center and at the same time
becomes the center of the bamboo village community that is already running in
the district. The existence of bamboo plants, said Fadila, so far tends to be
ignored. Many residents chose to cut
down the bamboo grove because it was considered to be less useful and
frightening. Without appropriate action, eventually it will disturb the balance
of the ecosystem. “Thought bamboo has a very strategic value for development. He has an ecologically
vital function and has great potential to support the future economic growth” he said.
Ecologically,
bamboos are very helpful in increasing underground water reserves, as well as
producing oxygen. Its growth is very fast and does not require special care.
Its existence is useful for the conservation of critical lands and watersheds. Bamboo also hold potential
to develop the national economy. In 2016, this commodity contributed exports
revenue worth IDR 6 trillion, and placed Indonesia as the third largest bamboo
exporter in the world, after China, and India.
Indonesia is home to 160 species of bamboo out of 1,200 – 1,400
species in the world, of which 88 are typical species that are spread
throughout Indonesia. The typical species does not grow in other
countries. Bamboo stems can be sold for
logs or processed into a variety of household products, decoration, buildings,
furniture, musical instruments, flooring, toothpicks, incense, and so on.
Meanwhile, bamboo roots are used for various decorations, while young bamboo
shoots can be consumed as vegetables. The bamboo conservation program does not stop with planting, but also includes
post-harvest activities, such as
cultivation training, farmer empowerment,
capacity building, and bamboo processing. This is what KEHATI has been doing in previous conservation activities. In
Flores Island KEHATI supports the
planting of bamboo around watersheds and
springs in West Manggarai, Ende, and
East Flores each with 1,500 seedlings. Source:
www.kehati.or.id
(Kehati news 30 April 2020)
a. Check your comprehension by answering the exercises below!
1.
What are the ecological impacts
of bamboo conservation for human life?
2.
What are the main goals of the
Indonesia Biodiversity Foundation (KEHATI)
in developing the bamboo conservation?
3.
In Ngada Regency, bamboo is
also as the main commodity for the farmer, but the existence of bamboo plants,
so far tends to be ignored Give your points of view of the statement!
4.
Many residents chose to cut
down the bamboo grove because it was considered to be useless and frightening.
You are as the young generation, what should you do to preserve the bamboo plant
in the future?
5. At the central town of Bajawa is a Bamboo Monument (Tugu Bambu). What is the moral message for the residents
b.
Vocabulary used
1.
Conservation :________________
2.
Sustainability :________________
3.
Environment :________________
4.
Forestry :________________
5.
Revive :________________
6.
Inaugurating :________________
7.
Preserved :________________
8.
Residents :________________
9.
Development :________________
10. Economic
growth :________________
11. Bamboo
:________________
12. Watersheds :________________
13. Springs :________________
14. Empowerment :________________
15. farmer :_____________
MEETING 14 APPLICATION LETTER
A. Learning objectives (Tujuan pembelajaran)
1. Students are able to classify kinds of
application letter
2. Students are able to comprehend to
apply the application letter
3. Students are able to write the application letter in various purpose.
B. Definition of Job Application
Letter (Surat lamaran)
Application letter is a document you submit to a potential employer to express your interest in an open position. The Job application explains who you are as professional and individual.
There are two types of application
letter, they are speculative and cover letter
1. Speculative letter (surat spekulasi)
It is a letter is sent a part of a
speculative application together with a resume. It should sound positive and
enthusiastic.
§The
kind of work you’re looking for (pekerjaan yang
dilamar)
§ The
reason why you want to work for that company in particular (alasan)
§ The
reason why you are suitable
(apa kelebihan yang dimiliki)
§ The
relevant skills, experience, and personal qualities in your enclosed resume (keterampilan,
pengalaman dan kualitas diri yang dimiliki)
2.Cover letter (Surat lamaran sesuai lowongan yang diminta)
§ It
is a letter usually companies an application form or resume for a job vacancy
advertised (format surat lamaran yang digunakan untuk
sebuah lowongan pekerjaan yang diiklankan)
§ The
kind of worked advertised
( jenis pekerjaan/lowongan yang
diiklankan)
§ The
reason why you are applying on it (alasan mengapa anda
lamar)
§ The
reason why the job interests you (alasan mengapa anda
tertarik untuk melamar lowongan tersebut)
§ The
reason why you want to work for that company (alasan mengapa anda
ingin bekerja di lembaga tersebut)
§ The
reason why you are suitable, your relevant skills, experiences, personal
qualities (keterampilan, pengalaman dan kualitas diri
yang dimiliki)
Source: Pathway to English for SMA/MA Grade XII Kelompok Wajib. Erlangga
C. The way on how to write an
application letter (langkah-langka
penulisan)
1. Review information about the company
and position
(mengulas informasi dari perusahan dan
lowongan yang dibutuhkan)
2. Use a professional format (gunakan
format resmi)
3. Create heading (kop
surat lamaran)
4 Address
the letter to the hiring manager (alamat
surat)
5.
Open
the letter by describing your interest (Mendeskripsikan
ketertarikan pada lowongan yang dilamar)
6. Outline
your experience and qualifications (Memberikan
informasi pengalaman dan keahlian yang dimiliki)
7.Include
aspects of your personality (informasikan
hal menonjol dari kepribadian yang dimiliki)
8. Express
appreciations (Ucapan terima
kasih/apresiasi)
9. Close the letter (penutup surat)
D. Example of Job application
letter template
Outline (kerangkA)
Your
name (nama
anda)
Your
address (alamat anda/alamat surat)
Your
email address
(alamat surat elektronik/surel)
Your
phone number
(nomor telepon)
Date (tanggal
surat)
Name
of hiring manager or supervisor (Nama pimpinan pada
lembaga yang akan dilamar)
Title
of hiring manager or supervisor (gelar pimpinan)
Company
name (nama
lembaga/institusi)
Company address (alamat institusi)
E.The parts of application
letter:
1. Greeting
Every application letter needs a
greeting. How you can open your letter indicates not only your level of
professionalism but also how much your effort you put into researching the
company or position.
Dear MS. Dear Mr.
Dear Senior Account Executive Hiring
Manager
2. Opening
The first paragraph of your application
letter should be just a few lines that tell the hiring manager why you are
writing, highlight, an accomplishment and show your enthusiasm for the
position.
3. Body
The main point of your applying to a
position or job
4. Closing
Your final paragraph should summarize your skills (in one line) and focus on the next steps.
Source: Pathway to English for SMA/MA Grade XII Kelompok Wajib.Erlangga
Example (contoh)
Salutation [Dear Mr./Ms.)
- Outline where you saw the job vacancy
- Discuss some of your qualifications that would make you a good fit for the job
- Describe your past experience in way that emphasizes your personality and skills.
- Express your appreciation to the hiring manager for reviewing your letter, include any follow-up information, if applicable.
Closing [Sincerely, Best]
Your signature
Your name
FExample of Application Letter
January, 27 2021
Ms. Meichan Pricilia
STIPER-FB Director
YASUKDA Foundation
Tanalodu, Bajawa East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia
Dear Ms. Director
Your announcement in the November, 26th
2020 issue of the Flores Post newspaper for an secretary of STIPER-FB Language
Center who is proficient in communication English skills, computer literate,
and with pleasing personality. I sincerely believe that I meet your
requirements for the position.
I am Ose Kadju Kuku, a Magister of Agriculture, major in Horticulture at Gajah Mada university of Yogyakarta this November, 20 2020 as a cum laude.
I consider as my assets; I had certificate of proficiency. In other hand, my proficiency in both written and spoken English, my computer skills, and my leadership skills, which were horned in my capacity as the editor in chief of my faculty publications. I am hardworking, efficient, and highly driven, and I am willing to undergo training to further improve my capabilities.
First your perusal and evaluation, I
have enclosed my resume which includes my special skills, training and
accomplishment and awards as a student, and a photocopy of my official
transcript of records for your evaluation of records for your evaluation. Should
you wish to ask about my personal traits and capabilities I have also included
a list of references are needed.
I am very much willing to come over for a personal interview with you anytime during office hours.
Respectfully
Ose Kadju Kuku
Relevant sources and Link
Sudarwati M. Th and Eudia Grace. 2014 Pathway to English for SMA/MA Grade XII Kurikulum 2013 Kelompok Wajib. Erlangga
Sullivan, O.N
and James D. Libbin. 2011 Career Path Agriculture. Greenham Bussiness Park
Newbury. Express Publishing.
www.kehati.or.id (Kehati news 30 April 2020)
www.visiglobal.co.id
