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English for Agrotechnology Students of Agricultural Plantation College of Flores Bajawa

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AGRICULTURAL PLANTATION COLLEGE OF FLORES BAJAWA

AGROTECHNOLOGY STUDY PROGRAM

ENGLISH MODULE for agrotechnology students

 

Compiled by 

Siprianus Wara, M.Pd

11/18/2021

 

 

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 2

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2. ______baler

3. ______gleaner

4. ______combine harvester

5. ______forage harvester

 

A.     A machine that harvests crops of grain

B.      A harvest machine that does not use gas

C.      A cart used to carry grain from a field to storage

D.     A device that bundles hay

E.A device that cuts up plants for use as silage


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

 

 

 


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