Read another reading passage about Nanotechnology below carefully

3. Challenge yourself

Answer the questions below What will you do if such natural disasters happen in your country? Write your own experience in giving a hand to the victims of natural disasters, if any 4. Match the words in column A with the meanings in column B Discuss the answers with your friends A B … … … … … … … … … … 1. at stake 2. storm 3. coast 4. hurricane 5. vulnerable 6. gulf 7. severe 8. weather 9. surges 10. tremendous a. a sudden powerful forward or upward movement b. intense, very great of something bad c. at risk d. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow e. exposed to being attacked or harmed f. a storm with a violent wind g. the part of the land adjoining or near the sea h. very great in amount, scale or intensity i. the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards temperature, wind, rain, etc. j. a deep bay of the sea almost surrounded by land Grammar Battle . 1. Pay attention to the sentence below More than three quarters of the states population live in coastal counties. S V Adv. The above sentence uses simple present tense. We use simple present tense when we talk about habit, general truth, and something happened in present moment. The rule is: S + V ses + … English for Biology Teachers PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI Now, pay attention to these examples: 9 Hurricane Andrew hits most part of the country. S V O 9 The use of energy, e.g. electricity and fuel, increases the level of global warming. S V O 9 The sun shines brightly. S V Adv 9 He usually does some physical exercises in that gym. S V O Adv 2. Underline sentences which use simple present tense in the text above 3. Make simple present tense sentences using these following words a. storm b. hurricane c. weather d. wildfire e. global warming Completing Mission . 1. Read another text about natural disaster below Wildfires on the Rise with Global Warming Peoples homes and Americas natural resources at risk Posted: 11-Jul-2007; Updated: 20-Jul-2007 As the climate warms, hot, dry summers are creating tinderbox conditions ideal for wildfires. For a time, many scientists believed that the alarming increase in U.S. wildfires was caused by poor forest management practices. But now the groundbreaking research by Dr. Westerling and colleagues at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, points to global warming as the principle driver. English for Biology Teachers PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI Extended warm seasons and milder winters also fuel the fire literally. Not only does this combination translate into longer fire seasons; it also promotes outbreaks of tree-eating beetles. These insects add large amounts of dead, dry wood that help fuel forest fires. The confluence of heat, drought and pests has made wildfires increasingly destructive in recent decades. Because milder winters have allowed beetles to survive in regions where they could not previously, northern regions are among the places hit particularly hard by wildfires. Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia are susceptible to fires in the summertime — especially during warm, dry years. Huge tracts of Arctic spruce and pine forest in these areas have gone up in smoke. Since 1986, Steven W. Running reported in Science magazine in August 2006, longer, warmer summers have resulted in a fourfold increase of major [U.S.] wildfires and a sixfold increase in the area of forest burned, compared to the period from 1970 to 1986. He noted a similar increase in wildfires in Canada for the seven decades since 1920. Here are just a few staggering statistics associated with recent wildfires. • Lives - In October 2003, the Cedar wildfire caused 15 deaths in California. In March 2006, 11 Texans lost their lives to the East Amarillo Complex wildfires. • Property – In June 2002, the Rodeo-Chediski wildfire destroyed 426 structures in Arizona; the same month, Colorado’s Hayman fire took out 600 structures. California’s Cedar fire burned down 2,400 structures. The East Amarillo Complex wildfire destroyed 907,245 acres and 80 structures in Texas. • Natural resources - In June 2002, the Hayman wildfire burned 136,000 acres of land; the Rodeo- Chediski fire charred 462,000 acres. The increase in major fires is taking its toll on the United States. In addition to the loss of life and property destruction, wildfires: • destroy one of our nation’s most treasured resource -- our forests, • put public health at risk through worsening air quality. Fires produce smoke, noxious gases, and tiny soot particles. The smoke can be transported hundreds or even thousands of miles to urban centers, exposing millions of people to wildfire fumes. Source: http:www.edf.org

2. Find in which paragraph the following main ideas belong to Main Ideas

Paragraph Some northern regions of America hit particularly hard by wildfires. The destruction is caused by wildfires. The increasing of wildfires an America. Staggering statistics related to the recent wildfires. The destruction of wildfires is increased by the heat, drought, and pests. A research conducted by Dr. Westerling points to global warming as the cause of the wildfires. English for Biology Teachers PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI

3. For your comprehension, answer the questions below

1. Who is Dr. Westerling? What did he find associated with his research? 2. “Not only does this combination translate into longer fire season, it also promotes outbreaks of tree-eating beetles.” par.2 What does ‘it’ refer to? 3. How many causes of wildfires are there mentioned in the text? What are they? 4. In paragraph 3, there is a statement “ … these areas have gone up in smoke?”. What does it mean 5. What did Steven W. Running say about the wildfires? 6. What effects does the wildfire bring? 7. What is the general idea of the text above? 8. What is the purpose of the text? 9. Give your suggestions to prevent the wildfires 10. Underline the simple present tense sentences in the text, then, analyze them 3. Find words in the text that have close meanings with the words below After that, make a simple present tense sentence of each word below 1. Vulnerable 2. Surprising 3. Tax 4. Smoke 5. Innovative

4. Find a news article in newspapers or magazines which is talking about

natural disaster in Indonesia Discuss with your friends and write your comments about the news in the following blank space English for Biology Teachers PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI 55 Achievement indicators: Learners are able to… answer questions about specific details and inferences of the text find main idea of the text identify communicative purpose of the text identify simple past tense sentences used in the text change simple present tense sentences into simple past tense sentences find the meanings of some words used in the text use some words related to the text express their ideas related to the topic in written way PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI