Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
Setelah menyelesaikan bab ini, kamu diharapkan dapat:
Introduce yourself and others.
Memperkenalkan diri sendiri dan orang lain.
Talk about hobbies.
Berbicara tentang hobi.
Describe people’s physical and personality traits.
Mendeskripsikan ciri fisik dan kepribadian seseorang.
Describe their daily activities.
Mendeskripsikan kegiatan sehari-hari mereka.
Listening for Introductions
Listen to the Audio, where several students introduce themselves and their friends. After listening, answer the following questions:
What is the name of the first student introduced?
What hobbies does the second student mention?
How does the third student describe their friend?
What is the relationship between the students in the audio?
What information do they share about their daily activities?
Listening for Hobbies and Traits
Listen to Audio, where students discuss their hobbies and describe their friends. Fill in the blanks based on what you hear:
Andre enjoys __________ in his free time.
Monita describes her friend as __________ and __________.
Pipit likes to __________ on weekends.
What physical trait does Galang mention about his sister?
How does Monita feel about her hobby?
Address
Age
Air
Because of
Before
Bucket
By the way
Cap
Cheerful
Chubby
Classmate
Cool!
Crutch
Curly
Cycling
Drawing
Enjoy
Environment
Favorite
Far
Fishing
Fishing rod
Forget
Friendly
Front row
Good afternoon
Good evening
Good morning
Healthy
Helmet
Hijab
Honest
Identity
Immune cells
Live
Left
Long
Mobile gaming
Alamat
Umur
Udara
Karena
Sebelum
Ember
Omong-omong
Topi
Ceria
Gemuk
Teman sekelas
Hebat!
Tongkat penyangga
Keriting
Bersepeda
Menggambar
Senang/Menikmati
Lingkungan
Kesukaan
Jauh
Memancing
Pancingan
Lupa
Ramah
Baris depan
Selamat siang
Selamat sore
Selamat pagi
Sehat
Helm
Kerudung
Jujur
Identitas
Sel imun
Tinggal
Kiri
Panjang
Permainan seluler
Never
Once
Origin
Physical features
Personality traits
Playing badminton
Pollution
Prosthetic
Question
Quiet
Quick
Ride
Right
Sewing
Short
Shuttlecock
Siblings
Sitting
Skinny
Standing
Straight
Tall
Tanned skin
This is …
T-shirt
Twice
Wavy
Wear
Week
Weekends
What’s up?
Tidak pernah
Sekali
Asal
Ciri-ciri fisik
Ciri-ciri kepribadian
Bermain badminton
Polusi
Organ gerak buatan
Pertanyaan
Tenang
Cepat
Mengendarai
Kanan / Benar
Menjahit
Pendek
Kok
Saudara kandung
Duduk
Kurus
Berdiri
Lurus
Tinggi
Kulit sawo matang
Ini adalah …
Kaos
Dua kali
Ikal
Menggunakan
Minggu
Akhir pekan
Apa kabar?
Expressions of Asking and Giving Information about Someone’s Identity
When you meet someone new, you often want to know more about them. Here are common expressions to ask for and give information about someone's identity.
Saat bertemu seseorang yang baru, kamu sering kali ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang mereka. Berikut ini adalah ungkapan umum untuk meminta dan memberi informasi tentang identitas seseorang.
Name
Nama
Q : What’s your name?
T : Siapa namamu?
R : My name’s (…).
T : Nama saya (…).
Q : May I know your name?
T : Bolehkah saya tahu namamu?
R : I’m (…).
T : Saya (…).
Origin (Where someone is from)
Asal (Dari mana seseorang berasal)
Q : Where are you from?
T : Kamu berasal dari mana?
R : I’m from (city/country).
T : Saya berasal dari (kota/negara).
Q : Where do you come from?
T : Kamu berasal dari mana?
R : I come from (city/country).
T : Saya berasal dari (kota/negara).
Q : What is your hometown?
T : Apa kota asalmu?
R : My hometown is (…).
T : Kota asal saya adalah (…).
Address (Where someone lives)
Alamat (Tempat tinggal seseorang)
Q : Where do you live?
T : Kamu tinggal di mana?
R : I live on Jalan (…).
T : Saya tinggal di Jalan (…).
Q : What’s your address?
T : Apa alamatmu?
R : I live at (address).
T : Saya tinggal di (alamat).
Q : Can you tell me where you live?
T : Bisakah kamu memberi tahu saya di mana kamu tinggal?
R : I live in (city/village).
T : Saya tinggal di (kota/desa).
Age
Usia
Q : How old are you?
T : Berapa usia Anda?
R : I’m (…) years old.
T : Umur saya (…) tahun.
Q : May I ask your age?
T : Bolehkah saya bertanya usia Anda?
R : I’m (…) years of age.
T : Umur saya (…) tahun.
Hobby
Hobi
Q : What’s your hobby?
T : Apa hobimu?
R : My hobby is (…).
T : Hobi saya adalah (…).
Q : What are your hobbies?
T : Apa yang kamu suka lakukan di waktu luang?
R : I like (activity).
T : Saya suka (aktivitas).
T : I enjoy (activity).
T : Saya menikmati (aktivitas).
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters)
Saudara (Saudara Laki-laki dan Perempuan)
Q : How many siblings do you have?
T : Berapa banyak saudara kandungmu?
R : I have (…) siblings.
T : Saya memiliki (…) saudara kandung.
Q : How many brothers and sisters do you have?
T : Berapa banyak saudara laki-laki dan perempuanmu?
R : I have (…) brothers and (…) sisters.
T : Saya memiliki (…) saudara laki-laki dan (…) saudara perempuan.
Q : Do you have any siblings?
T : Apakah kamu memiliki saudara kandung?
R : I’m an only child.
T : Saya anak tunggal.
Example
A : Hello! May I know your name?
T : Halo! Boleh aku tahu namamu?
B : Sure! I’m Kevin.
T : Tentu! Aku Kevin.
A : Nice to meet you, Kevin. Where are you from?
T : Senang bertemu denganmu, Kevin. Kamu dari mana?
B : I’m from Jakarta.
T : Aku dari Jakarta.
A : Where do you live?
T : Kamu tinggal di mana?
B : I live on Jalan Merdeka.
T : Aku tinggal di Jalan Merdeka.
A : How old are you?
T : Berapa umurmu?
B : I’m 14 years old.
T : Aku berusia 14 tahun.
A : What’s your hobby?
T : Apa hobimu?
B : My hobby is playing football.
Hobiku bermain sepak bola.
A : How many siblings do you have?
T : Kamu punya berapa saudara?
B : I have one brother and one sister.
T : Aku punya satu saudara laki-laki dan satu saudara perempuan.
A : That’s great!
T : Itu hebat!
Pronouns
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to make sentences smoother and avoid repeating the same noun over and over.
Kata ganti adalah kata yang menggantikan kata benda untuk memperlancar kalimat dan menghindari pengulangan kata benda yang sama berulang-ulang.
A singular pronoun refers to one person or thing.
Kata ganti tunggal merujuk pada satu orang atau benda.
A plural pronoun refers to more than one person or thing.
Kata ganti jamak merujuk pada lebih dari satu orang atau benda.
Singular
I my
you your
he his
Plural
they their
we our
Describing People
When we describe people, we usually talk about their:
Saat kita mendeskripsikan seseorang, kita biasanya membicarakan tentang:
Physical features (appearance)
Ciri fisik (penampilan)
Personality traits (character)
Ciri kepribadian (karakter)
Current condition or facts about them (such as their job, age, hobbies, and regular activities).
Kondisi terkini atau fakta tentang mereka (seperti pekerjaan, usia, hobi, dan kegiatan rutin mereka).
Example
His name is Made. (Fact: Name)
Namanya Made. (Fakta: Nama)
He uses a crutch. (Physical condition)
Ia menggunakan kruk. (Kondisi fisik)
Made likes playing basketball. (Hobby / Regular activity)
Made suka bermain basket. (Hobi/Aktivitas rutin)
They like playing badminton. (Hobby / Regular activity for more than one person)
Mereka suka bermain bulu tangkis. (Hobi/Aktivitas rutin untuk lebih dari satu orang)
When we describe what people usually do or like, we use verbs.
Saat kita menjelaskan apa yang biasanya dilakukan atau disukai orang, kita menggunakan kata kerja.
Verbs are words that show action (e.g., he wears a uniform) or feeling (e.g., he likes basketball).
Kata kerja adalah kata yang menunjukkan tindakan (misalnya, dia memakai seragam) atau perasaan (misalnya, dia suka basket).
The form of the verb can change depending on the subject:
Bentuk kata kerja dapat berubah tergantung pada subjeknya:
Singular subject (he, she, it, one person):
Subjek tunggal (dia, dia, itu, satu orang):
Add -s or -es to the verb.
Tambahkan -s atau -es pada kata kerja.
He likes playing basketball.
Dia suka bermain basket.
Plural subject (they, we, you, more than one person):
Subjek jamak (mereka, kami, kamu, lebih dari satu orang):
Use the base form of the verb (without -s).
Gunakan bentuk dasar kata kerja (tanpa -s).
They like playing badminton.
Mereka suka bermain bulu tangkis.
Reading Comprehension on Describing People
Read the text Meet My Friends and answer the following questions based on the passage.
Meet My Friends
I have three best friends. Their names are Rina, Joko, and Sinta. We have known each other since we were in elementary school.
Rina is cheerful and talkative. She has long black hair and wears glasses. She loves drawing and always brings her sketchbook everywhere. Joko is friendly and helpful. He is tall and has short curly hair. He enjoys playing football and video games. Sinta is shy but very smart. She has straight brown hair and fair skin. Her favorite hobby is reading novels.
Although we have different personalities, we share some hobbies. All of us love watching movies and eating snacks. On weekends, we usually meet at my house. We watch movies, play games, and sometimes cook together. It’s always fun when we spend time with each other!
Questions :
What are the names of the friends introduced in the text?
How does each friend describe themselves?
What hobbies do the friends share?
What physical traits are mentioned for each friend?
How do the friends spend their weekends together?
Reading about Hobbies and Traits
Read the article Hobbies and Personalities and answer the following questions based on the passage.
Hobbies and Personalities
Hobbies are not just fun activities; they can also reflect a person’s personality. People often choose hobbies based on their interests, talents, and even their character traits.
For example, creative people are usually drawn to hobbies like painting, writing, photography, or playing music. These activities allow them to express their imagination and emotions. On the other hand, people who enjoy working with their hands might like gardening, crafting, or building things.
While hobbies are mostly related to interests and personality, some people choose hobbies based on their physical traits. For instance, tall individuals may prefer basketball, while those with great endurance might enjoy long-distance running or hiking.
Some hobbies require teamwork and strong communication skills. Examples include playing team sports, joining a theater group, or participating in group volunteering projects. These hobbies are perfect for social and outgoing individuals.
Hobbies can help people discover more about themselves. A quiet person who tries public speaking might become more confident. A student who enjoys puzzles may find out they have strong problem-solving skills.
If you are looking for a new hobby, the article suggests exploring different activities until you find one that feels right. Don’t be afraid to try something new—you might surprise yourself and discover a hidden talent!
Questions :
What hobbies are linked to creative personalities?
How does the article describe the relationship between hobbies and physical traits?
What are some examples of hobbies that require teamwork?
How can hobbies reflect a person’s personality?
What advice does the article give for finding a new hobby?
Self-Introduction
In pairs, practice introducing yourself and a partner to the class.
Use the following prompts:
"Hello, my name is __________. I am __________ years old."
"This is my friend __________. He/She likes __________."
"I come from __________, and I enjoy __________."
"My friend’s favorite hobby is __________."
"We both like to __________ together.
Discussing Hobbies
In small groups, discuss your hobbies using the following questions:
– What is your favorite hobby and why?
– How often do you engage in your hobby?
– Do you prefer to do your hobby alone or with others?
– What hobbies do your friends have?
– How do your hobbies help you relax or have fun?
Writing a Self-Introduction
Write a short paragraph introducing yourself.
Include :
– Your name and age.
– Where you are from.
– Your hobbies and interests.
– A brief description of a friend or family member. 🔗
– What you enjoy doing together.
Example :
Hello! My name is Galang and I am 13 years old. I come from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. My hobbies are playing football, watching cartoons, and reading comic books. I have a younger sister named Lala. She is 10 years old and very funny. We enjoy playing games and watching movies together at home.
Halo! Nama saya Galang dan saya berusia 13 tahun. Saya berasal dari Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Hobi saya adalah bermain sepak bola, menonton kartun, dan membaca buku komik. Saya memiliki seorang adik perempuan bernama Lala. Dia berusia 10 tahun dan sangat lucu. Kami senang bermain game dan menonton film bersama di rumah.
Describing Daily Activities 🔗
Write a paragraph about your daily routine.
Include :
– What time you wake up and go to bed.
– Activities you do in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
– Any hobbies or chores you do regularly.
– How you spend time with friends or family.
– What you enjoy most about your daily activities.
Example :
I usually wake up at 5:30 in the morning and go to bed at 9:00 at night. In the morning, I take a shower, eat breakfast, and go to school. In the afternoon, I do my homework and help my mother clean the house. In the evening, I like to watch TV or play games. I also read comic books before sleeping. On weekends, I play football with my friends in the field. I enjoy spending time with my family during dinner. My favorite part of the day is playing with my friends because it makes me happy and relaxed.
Saya biasanya bangun pukul 05.30 pagi dan tidur pukul 09.00 malam. Di pagi hari, saya mandi, sarapan, dan pergi ke sekolah. Di sore hari, saya mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah dan membantu ibu membersihkan rumah. Di malam hari, saya suka menonton TV atau bermain game. Saya juga membaca komik sebelum tidur. Di akhir pekan, saya bermain sepak bola dengan teman-teman di lapangan. Saya senang menghabiskan waktu bersama keluarga saat makan malam. Bagian favorit saya dalam sehari adalah bermain dengan teman-teman karena hal itu membuat saya senang dan rileks.
