SPEC Quick Response (18th Up Date)

In this fasting month, SPEC has no special agenda. School limits students’ activities so that they more concentration on their study and religion activities. But, SPEC has agendas for the months after “Lebaran Day”. They are debating exercise, preparation for SPEC’s anniversary, and English Night. Special for debating exercise, SPEC advisors have chosen nine students. They are selected based on their ability in English, activeness in SPEC, and their interest to join and improve their English. The nine students are:

1. Novita Widyatama (was chosen because of her activeness in SPEC)
2. Andi Alicia Fransiska (was chosen because of her activeness in SPEC and her interest to debate) Read more about Andi Alicia Fransiska.
3. Mualim Ibnu (was chosen because of his English teacher’s recommendation)
4. Riana Ika (was chosen because of her English teacher’s recommendation)
5. Fitri Yuliana (was chosen because of her activeness in SPEC. She has an experience in English Debating Championship too, as LO / Liaison Officer)
6. Ambalika (was chosen because of her English teacher’s recommendation)
7. Indah Lestari (was chosen because of her English teacher’s recommendation)
8. Tri Winar (was chosen because of her English teacher’s recommendation)
9. Anisa (was chosen because of her English teacher’s recommendation)

Congratulation for them!

By the way, do you notice that this blog seems different? Yes, of course. Because the interface of this blog had been changed. Hopefully, this new interface will be more beautiful and nicer so that can attract more visitors.
Still like in our previous SQR (SPEC Quick Response), we’d like to respond idea, suggestion, and criticism that left in comment menu under each article or sent to our e-mail: specsmansabuk@gmail.com. Some inputs that left and sent to us:

1. I just want to ask to SPEC committee, SPEC members, or SPEC advisor: why the quality and quantity of articles in this blog are getting down. In the beginning, this blog could serve qualified articles and usually, the number of articles almost more than five. But now, in one week, this blog only could publish 3 articles or less. And, please add more photographs about SPEC activities, ok?
2. Why, today SPEC doesn’t specify the theme of each publication like previous publications? Actually, the idea of specifying theme of every publication will help the visitors know faster the main topic and the purpose of the publication. Through SQR (SPEC Quick Response), information about “Today’s Theme” is very important, because through SQR visitors will know “What’s new today” in this blog.
3. If I’m not mistaken, SPEC is organizing a “comment competition”. For the best and the most constructive comments, suggestions, and criticisms, there will be nice souvenir (written in SQR 10th Up Date). Now, I just want to know, whether SPEC has decided the winner or not. If so, please announce the winner. If it’s possible, add his/her/their photograph.

For every response to this blog, we are really thanks to the people who care with this blog by leaving and or sending comment. But, we are really sorry too, because not all inputs, questions, criticisms, or suggestions can be responded as quick as possible. It is caused by SPEC has no special officer yet, whom he should stay online. So, for every inputs, questions, criticism, or suggestions will be responded maximally in one week, together with up dating content activity.

Then, to respond inputs above we will give you explanations as follow:

1. For several recent publications, SPEC has no too much articles to be published. We are sorry for this. We realize that we are really lack of materials for several recent weeks. So that why, if visitors of this blog has good articles, we don’t mind to receive and publish it. But, please notice that the articles must be suitable for our readers, in English, informative, inspiring, or motivating. If it’s possible, the article can be completed with pictures / photographs.
2. The theme for each publication is related with the content / main articles. When we are lack of materials, it means that we can’t specify the theme. But, don’t worry. Start from this edition, we are trying to re-build the publication that completed by specific theme. Hopefully, we can be better after this. We are really studying.
3. For the “Comment Competition”, we haven’t decided the winner, because we haven’t got “good” comment yet. All comments, suggestions, and criticisms that we received were good, but not constructive enough. We don’t need praise, but we need more constructive idea / suggestions from the visitors. Until now, we haven’t found it. Besides that, most of people who left good suggestion / criticism in our blog didn’t enclose his / her original name. Most of them used nickname. It’s quite difficult to contact them later, if one of them were the winner. So, if you want to leave comment / suggestion / criticism, ensure that you enclose your name. If you are not alumni of SPEC or you are not alumni of SMA N 1 Bukateja, please enclose another ID. Minimally, your e-mail address so that we can contact you later. This “Comment Competition” will be closed on September 30th , 2008. Remember, we have a special gift for the best and the most constructive idea / suggestion / criticism.

Then, in this week publication, we have a theme: Alumni, What's Up? The original article was written by our instructor, Mr. Khadis. He is an alumnus of our school and our beloved SPEC too. Hopefully, through this week publication, we become know more about alumni so that later we can make a good connection each other. Because, actually, keep in touch gives us benefits. By keeping in touch with alumni, we can get information, suggestions, advice, etc. About running club well, about good university / college, about working opportunities, and anything. So, stay connected with us!

ALUMNI, WHAT’S UP?

This year, in November, SPEC will have been running for 5 years. So many students had joined it. In 2003, SPEC only had 21 active members. The next years, SPEC had no less than 40 members. And this year, SPEC has fantastic number of members: more than 100!

So many students had joined SPEC. But, how are they? Where are they now?

Several weeks ago, I tried to find out information about SPEC alumni. Some of them had been contacted successfully through SMS and the others through e-mail. Then I asked them to give information about anything: where they are, what agenda they have, etc. I asked them to send me e-mail that informing their location (current address), agenda, recent phone number, etc. Finally, some alumni who often communicate each other with me wanted to send me information about them. The information about them can be seen as follow:

1. Zakiyah Susanti (was contacted through SMS)
I was the 3rd president of SPEC after Yusni Setiarini (2003 – 2004) and Khadis (2004 – 2005). Now, I’m studying in STIPARI (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pariwisata) Jogja. My sister, Ambar, whom she was the coordinator of Education Department of SPEC (2003 – 2004) also studying in STIPARI.
Zakiyah’s phone number (mobile): 085227762466
Ambar’s phone number (mobile): 085291111213

2. Siti Fatimah (was contacted through e-mail)
Hi, my name is Siti Fatimah. I am the alumni of SPEC, ex-vice president of year 2005 – 2006 who had just been graduated from SMANSABUK (nice nick name of SMA N 1 Bukateja) for about a year. Now, I am a student of Gadjah Mada University and taking Geophysics as my sub-department. Here, I join and participate in some organization that each of them have a different specialization and activities. There is necessary for me and my classmates to join HMGF (Himpunan Mahasiswa GeoFisika) and get participate on it, like other students who have a must to join their students association of sub-department. Every year, each of these organizations has their own business in preparing OSPEK / PMPL for the new students. You could imagine how busy we are in preparing this event, which have to be perfect. I also have to participate in the activities of Ramadhan which is hold by another organization, KMFM (Keluarga Muslim Fakultas MIPA). I am the member and being the professional staff of foreign language department in LSiS (Lingkar Studi Sains). You don't suppose that I will forget English do you. But, we haven't get a regular forum and starting in practicing English again this year. We've just begin the academic year on late August, so now we still in having an Open Recruitment (OR). I have to prepare an event to promote this organization as well, to see that I'm the event coordinator. Do you think it is busy enough? I have one more a new job to be added in my list! I have lately known that I was included in the committee of the anniversary of LSiS. But I'm happy to know that the class had just begin so that there isn't much of task and homework. However, I have to get an adaptation of each teacher so that I could enjoy in attending his or her class. It is a new academic year, with new materials, new teachers, new hope, new target, which all of them must to be better. I wish I could get a better GPA this year without ignoring my organization. What about you?
Siti’s phone number (mobile): 085291016998
Siti’s e-mail address: fsiti11@yahoo.com

3. Susliana Septiani (was contacted through e-mail)
Remember about me, I am Susliana Septiani alumni of year 2007. I was the coordinator of Library Department in year 2005 – 2006. Now I’m working in PT Sanyo Precision Batam, as operator in production department. I have job contract for 2 years. Living in Batam obligated me to survive and adapt with new friends, new environment and new habit when the most of peoples busy with their job.
I want to get the very nice and great opportunity in doing my job as a good worker. But sometimes, I need other activities to kill boredom too.
Lucky to me, I live at Batamindo Industrial Park (BIP) Mukakuning, which provides many organizations to post our talent. It is in Dormitory A5 and guided by Karang Taruna Siaga Yudha and PT Tunaskarya Indoswasta. I have many choices such as PMI, INKAI, Theater, English Club, Scouting, Tailing, Fighting, Writing, Dancing and Band, and Aerobic. It is specially provided for workers from hundreds Company in BIP.
I myself choose to join Siaga Yudha English Convesation Club (SYEC2) and Forum Lingkar Pena (FLP). SYEC2 established on July 4th 1999. I join in November 2007. The program that I can follow is “Regular class” which is held every Sunday and Tuesday at 08.00 pm – 10.00 pm. I get learning English with fun here. Entertainment, moving class, singing, theater and out bond. Other activities are broadcast practice at Rabbani Generation 108,7 FM (Nurul Islam mosque radio), public speaking training, Batam explore, and native speaker discussion. Special for discussion with native speaker make me get understanding communication with foreigners and realize that they don’t much pay attention at the grammar. Just talk as long as our interlocutor understands our word.
And, there is another thing here: STRC, which is stands for Speech Telling Reading Contest. It is the biggest program in every year. Usually it is presented to celebrate SYEC2’s anniversary. In this year will be presented in November 2008 in Panbill mall with other title “Speech and Singing contest”.
Besides SYEC2, I also join with FLP since February 2008. We have program called “bedah buku” and “bedah karya”.
The first members were inaugurated on September 10th, 2006 when “bedah buku” of AAC (Ayat – Ayat Cinta, a book by Habbiburrahman El Shirazy) at community center. With FLP I have opportunity to visit Akar island in “FLP goes to island” to give contribution 1000 books and magazine also give seminar about important of reading a book in our life.
In my spare time, usually I and my friends visit Ponpes and Panti asuhan Daarul Islah Batuaji to visit and help to teach reading and writing, English, and mathematic.
Susliana’s phone number (mobile): 081320484720
Susliana’s e-mail address: pethoenk@yahoo.co.id

4. Stefan Christianto (was contacted through SMS)
After graduated from SMA N 1 Bukateja, I studied in BSI Purwokerto for 1 year and now I’m taking a short course of graphic design in Mitra Aditama Purbalingga. When I joined SPEC, I was the coordinator of Media and Talent Department.
Stefan’s phone number (mobile): 081542959650

I know, the information above isn’t sufficient. Because we know, SPEC has hundreds of alumni. But, it’s impossible to expose them all and their activities in this limited space. Besides that, I couldn’t contact them all since I lost of contact with some of them. But, don’t worry. I think, to know more about alumni, you can contact one or more of the alumni above or more alumni below:

1. Udin (Education Department 2003 – 2004, Mobile Phone: 085726054344)
2. Zuli Musrifah (Member 2003 – 2004, Mobile Phone: 085292101629)
3. Sefurokhman (Education Department 2004 - 2005, Mobile Phone: 085215995553)
4. Mansur Hidayat (Member 2004 - 2005, Mobile Phone: 081327357434)
5. Titik Pancawati (Treasurer 2005 - 2006, Mobile Phone: 085227595128)
6. Riski Kurniawan (Education Department 2005 - 2006, Mobile Phone: 081319601475)
7. Mohammad Soleman (Member 2005 - 2006, Mobile Phone: 08122969780)

Seven alumni above was considered still can be ensured their location. The others, have lost contact with SPEC and school. (Article by: Khadis, rename_myheart@plasa.com).

MID TEST MATERIALS FOR GRADE X

No. 1 - 3

Last week I went to theater. I had a very good seat. The play was interesting. I did not enjoy it.

A young man and a young woman were sitting behind me. They were talking loudly. I got very angry. I could not hear the actors. I turned round. I looked at the man and the woman angrily. They did not pay any attention. In the end, I could not bear it.

I turned around again. “I can’t hear a word!” I said angrily.

“It’s none of your business,” the young man said rudely. “This is a private conversation!”

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No. 4 - 7

Last Sunday, early in the morning, Tina had a bicycle ride to the market.

First, she got into the garage to get her bicycle ready for the ride. Then, she got her bike cleaned up. After that she got on the saddle and started to paddle along the way to the market. When she came to the market she bought some apples. Finally, she rode back home.

She thought it was healthy to cycle around in the morning.

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No. 8 - 10

Early one morning, Umar was walking to the bus stop to catch a bus to school.

A loud, screeching noise suddenly pierced the air. Umar realized that there had been an accident. A small boy was lying unconscious on the road, and the car that had hit him already run away.

Umar was confused and frightened. “Is the boy dead?” Umar asked himself. However, the boy was still breathing. Umar could see that the boy had bruises all over his face and arms.

Umar did not know what to do. Few cars passed along this road at this time of the day. The nearest house which he could go to for help was his own, but it would take ten minutes to walk there. Umar finally decided to stay with they boy until somebody came by.

Time passed very slowly – so it seemed to Umar. The boy was still unconscious, and Umar prayed for the boy to regain consciousness.

Umar sprang to his feet at the sound of an approaching car. He waved frantically at the driver to stop. Umar asked the driver, “You will help this boy, won’t you, sir?” the driver was kind. He carried the injured boy to the car. Umar went them to the hospital. Later, the driver took Umar to the police station to report the accident.

Umar had a lot to tell his friends that day at school. All his friends thought Umar was a very brave boy. “It was an unforgettable incident, wasn’t it?” they asked him.

“Yes, it was,” Umar replied. “It was a terrifying experience, though!”

MID TEST MATERIALS FOR GRADE XI

No. 1 - 3

Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.

Bird flu viruses do not usually infect humans, but several cases of human infection with bird flu viruses have occurred since 1997.
There are many different subtypes of type A flu viruses. These subtypes differ because of certain proteins on the surface of the flu A virus (hem agglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) proteins). There are 16 different HA subtypes and 9 different NA subtypes of flu A viruses. Many different combinations of HA and NA proteins are possible. Each combination is a different subtype. All subtypes of flu A viruses can be found in birds. However, when we talk about “bird flu” viruses, we are referring to that flu A subtypes that continue to occur mainly in birds. They do not usually infect humans, even though we know they can do so. When we talk about “human flu viruses” we are referring to those subtypes that occur widely in humans. There are only three known subtypes of human flu viruses (H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2); it is likely that some genetic parts of current human flu A viruses came from birds originally. Flu A viruses are constantly changing, and they might adapt over time to infect and spread among humans.

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No. 9 - 12

Atmosphere is a gas mixture. Nitrogen is about 4.5 of the air part. Oxygen is more than 1.5, and other gases in small amount are Argon, Neon, Helium, Krypton, Xenon, CO₂, Hydrogen, and Ozone.

It can be found amount of vapour coming from the seas, lakes and rivers as well. The solid substances in the earth control the above gases.

Atmosphere consists of five layers; they are troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

It protects the earth from ultraviolet and other sky materials. It is also used as the communication media.

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No. 20 - 21

One of the most deadly plants in the world is poison hemlock. This plant grows in many parts of the world. It is quite dangerous to humans; people can die if they eat it.

One thing that makes poison hemlock really dangerous is that it looks like some plants that people normally eat. Hemlock belongs to very much like parsley, and its roots look like carrots. People have died when they have made a mistake and have eaten poison hemlock when they thought that they were eating either parsley or carrot.