AUDIO SCRIPT

The 21th Century English for SMK 2

Unit 1 What Do You Think of This Matter?

PRONUNCIATION
environment : /ɪnˈvaɪ ə  .rə n  .mənt/
concern : /kənˈsɜːn/
idea : /aɪˈdɪə/
think : /θɪŋk/
disaster : /dɪˈzɑː.stə r /
flood : /flʌd/
landslide : /ˈlænd.slaɪd/
opinion : /əˈpɪn.jən/
impact : /ˈɪm.pækt/
agree : /əˈgriː/
aware : /əˈweə r /

Unit 1 TASK 1
Dony : Hi, Maria. What are you doing here?
Maria : Hello, Dony. I’m thinking about my presentation topic. It should concern with an
environment theme. Do you have any idea?
Dony : Well, I think nowadays there are many disasters happen. It is an interesting topic, isn’t it?
Maria : It is a great idea. Which topic do you think is better for my presentation? Flood or
landslides?
Dony : In my opinion, flood is an interesting topic because you can discuss many things about it
such as the causes, the impacts and the ways to prevent it.
Maria : I agree with you. Flood often happens around us. I think people should be aware about it. I
will start doing it. Thank you.
Dony : Okay. Good luck for your presentation.

Unit 1: TASK 2
Salsa : Hello, Mario. Did you hear about the disaster in North Sumatra?
Mario : What kind of disaster?
Salsa : There was a terrible flood and landslide. It damaged many houses and public places.
Mario : I’m really sorry to hear that. What do you think we can do to help the victims?
Salsa : I think we can give them donation. Let’s collect it from our friends.
Mario : That’s a good idea. We should tell our friends about this plan.
Salsa : Okay. Let’s go.

Unit 2: Can I Take A Message?

PRONUNCIATION
speak : /spiːk/
help : /help/
call : /kɔːl/
message : /ˈmes.ɪdʒ/
ask : /ɑːsk/
need : /niːd/
talk : /tɔːk/
repeat : /rɪˈpiːt/
number : /ˈnʌm.bər/
tell : /tel/

Unit 2 TASK 1
Receptionist : Merdeka Jaya office. This is Lisa speaking. How can I help you?
Joni : This is Joni Wicaksono calling. Is Mr. Gunawan in?
Receptionist : I’m afraid he’s out at the moment. Can I take a message?
Joni : Yes. Could you ask him to call me at 0272 335666? I need to talk to him soon.
Receptionist : Could you repeat the number, please?
Joni : Yes, that’s 0272 335666, and this is Joni Wicaksono.
Receptionist : Thank you. I’ll tell Mr. Gunawan soon.
Joni : OK.
Receptionist : Thank you for calling us.

Unit 3 Would You Care to Come?

PRONUNCIATION
invite : /ɪnˈvaɪt/
opening : /ˈoʊp.nɪŋ/
company : /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
great : /greɪt/
address : /ˈæd.res/
need : /niːd/
talk : /tɑːk/
anniversary : /ˌæn.ɪˈvɝː.sɚ-/
factory : /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
pleasure : /ˈpleʒ.ɚ/

Unit 3 TASK 1
Ms. Kirana : Good morning, sir.
Mr. Julio : Good morning. Is there anything I can do?
Ms. Kirana : Mr. Julio, I would like to invite you to the opening of my new food company.
Mr. Julio : That’s great. Congratulations! When?
Ms. Kirana : Next Monday at 10 a.m. This is the address of the company.
Mr. Julio : It would be nice. OK, I will be there.
Ms. Kirana : Thank you very much, sir.
Mr. Julio : My pleasure. See you, then.
Ms. Kirana : See you, sir.

Unit 3 TASK 2
Ms. Yulia : Good afternoon, Mr. Henry.
Mr. Henry : Good afternoon, Ms. Yulia. My secretary said that you need to talk to me.
Ms. Yulia : Yes, sir. I met her in the front office. Would you please come to the 10 th anniversary
of my factory, sir?
Mr. Henry : I would be delighted to. Congratulations for your factory’s anniversary. When is it?
Ms. Yulia : On Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Rose Restaurant.
Mr. Henry : That would be great. OK, I will come.
Ms. Yulia : That’s very nice of you, sir.
Mr. Henry : With pleasure. See you.
Ms. Yulia : See you, sir.

Unit 4 Dear Marie

PRONUNCIATION
holiday : /ˈhɑː.lɪdeɪ/
gone : /gɑːn/
went : /went/
bought : /bɑːt/
souvenir : /suːvəˈnɪr/
temple : /ˈtem.pl ̩/
congratulate : /kənˈgræt.jʊ.leɪt/
amazing : /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/
unpredictable : /ˌʌn.prɪˈdɪk.tə.bl ̩/
hope : /hoʊp/
teach : /tiːtʃ/

Unit 4 TASK 1
Dear Mira,

How are you? I really miss you. One week ago, I went to Jogja for holiday. I haven’t gone
there since two years ago. In Jogja, I visited many places. I went to Malioboro and I bought some
souvenirs. I had some beautiful accessories for you too. Then, I went to Prambanan Temple. I saw
some big temples. The scenery was beautiful there. After that, I visited Parangtriris Beach. I waited
for some hours to see the sunset but it was very great. It was a nice holiday. How about your
holiday? Tell me about it. Don’t forget to write for me soon.
Hugs,
Saskia

Unit 4 TASK 2
Dear Hani,
How are you? I hope everything is well. We haven’t met since last year. Anyway, I want to
congratulate on your success as The Best Story Book Writer 2019. You’re very amazing. I read your
great book. I love the story. The ending of the story is unpredictable. I hope I can learn how to write
a story book with you. Could teach me how to write it well? I’m waiting for your letter. Write to me
soon.
Love,
Fera

Unit 5 How Do You Operate This Machine?

PRONUNCIATION
procedure : /prəˈsiː.dʒɚ/
prepare : /prɪˈper/
insert : /ɪnˈ sɝːt/
plug : /plʌg/
socket : /ˈsɑː.kɪt/
install : /ɪnstɑːl/
printer : /ˈprɪn.t ̬ɚ/
blender : /ˈblen. dɚ/
use : /juːz/
switch : /swɪtʃ/

Unit 5 TASK 1
These are the procedures to operate printer.
You have to prepare:
- Printer
- Laptop
- Paper
The procedures are:
1. First, check the connection by inserting the plug into the socket.
2. Then, install the printer driver in your computer.
3. Print a test page to check if the printer is configured properly for your computer.
4. After that, open the document that you want to print.
5. Finally, print your document.

Unit 5 TASK 2
Do you like to make juice using a blender?
These are the steps to use a blender.
First, put the blender near the wall outlet.
Second, make sure all the components of blender are in its place.
Third, put the ingredients you want to blend inside the blender.
Next, plug in the power cord to the wall outlet.
After that, switch the button on.
Then, wait until the ingredients were blended.
Finally, switch the button off and put the blended ingredients in bowl or glass.
Your juice is ready to be served.

Unit 6 Who Invented This Thing?

PRONUNCIATION
busy : /ˈbɪz.i/ found : /faʊnd/
smartphone : /ˈsmɑːrt.foʊn/ create : /kriˈeɪt/
confused : /kənˈfjuːzd/ repair : /rɪˈper/
motorbike : /ˈmoʊ.t ̬ɚ.baɪk/ prepare : /prɪˈper/
install : /ɪnˈstɑːl/ permission : /pɚ ˈmɪʃ. ə n/
application : /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n/ fix : /fɪks/
service : /ˈsɝː.vɪs/

Unit 6 TASK 1
Nita : Hi, Damar. What are you doing? You look busy with your Smartphone.
Damar : Hello, Nita. I’ve just installed Go-Jek in my phone but I am confused how use it.
Nita : Oh, I see. Let me help you.
Damar : Thank you. Was the application installed in your Smartphone?
Nita : Of course, I often use it. It made my life easier because it has some services. My favorites
are Go-Ride and Go-Food. I can go to a place by using Go-Ride. When I feel hungry, I often
order food by Go-Food.
Damar : That’s great. Who found this application? He must be very smart.
Nita : This application was found by Nadiem Makarim. It was created in 2010 with 20 motorbike
drivers. However, it was launched in January 2015.
Damar : Wow, only 20 motorbike drivers at first? Now, there are many drivers that I can easily find
everywhere.
Nita : Yeah, its fleet now exceeds 1 million drivers. Go-Jek is widely used in Indonesia. It is very
great, isn’t it?
Damar : Absolutely. That’s why I am curious to install this application.
Nita : I know but you must use it wisely.
Damar : OK. Thank you very much.
Nita : You’re welcome.

Unit 6 TASK 2
Kiara : Hi, Budi. What are you doing?
Budi : Hello, Kiara. I am repairing my drone.
Kiara : What’s wrong with it? I saw you using it in our sister’s wedding last month.
Budi : When I used it last week, it fell in the water. The camera was broken.
Kiara : Has it been repaired at the service center?
Budi : I haven’t brought it to the service center. Maybe, this afternoon I will go there.
Kiara : Why don’t we go there together? My action camera has been repaired since the last three
days near the drone service center. I am going to take it at 2 p.m.
Budi : That’s a good idea. Let’s prepare to go there. Don’t forget to ask for Mom’s permission.
Kiara : Of course, I’ll talk to Mom now.
UNIT 7 If I Graduate, I Will Start My Own Business
PRONUNCIATION
read /riːd/ event /ɪˈvent/
announcement /əˈnaʊn t  .smənt/ important /ɪmˈpɔː.t ə nt/
held /held/ display /dɪˈspleɪ/
finish /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ need /niːd/
assignment /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ workers /ˈwɜː.kə r /

UNIT 7 TASK 1
Salsa : Hi, Brian. Have you read the announcement about Carrier Day that will be held in our school?
Brian : Not yet. I have just finished doing this assignment. When it will be?
Salsa : It will be held on Saturday 9. Will you join the event?
Brian : If I don’t have another agenda, I will come. I think it is important for us.
Salsa : Sure. There will be many companies with a lot of vacancies and if we are lucky, we can get
good position as we want.
Brian : That’s very great Salsa. If so, that will become my priority.
Salsa : Me too. See you, Brian.

UNIT 7 TASK 2
Questions and Response
1. Man : I don’t have enough money to buy the equipment. It’s really important for my job.
A. Money isn’t important for us.
B. If you want, you can use mine.
C. The equipments are all unnecessary.
D. I think we better not to buy it.
2. Man : Without your advice, I won’t know what to do. I have problem with this paper.
A. You know I’m good at advicing.
B. That’s very kind of you.
C. It will become so hard if you don’t solve it.
D. You can contact me if you want.
3. Woman : The meeting will be started soon but the manager haven’t shown up.
A. It is an important meeting, isn’t it?
B. Why don’t we end the meeting?
C. I can contact him if you don’t mind.
D. If we have time we can start the meeting.
4. Woman : What’s your plan after graduating from SMK?
A. I will continue my study if I have chance.
B. Let’s think better plan after this.
C. Will you try finding a job?
D. I think I will make a good plan.
5. Woman : What will happen if the trainer does not give clear instruction?
A. The participants will find difficulty in creating the account.
B. The trainer will meet the committee to explain about this.
C. No one will be able to attend the training.
D. If you don’t mind I will joining the training.
UNIT 8 The Most Modern Technology Creature Is Coming
PRONUNCIATION
Amazing : /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/ Fuel : /fjʊəl/
Application : /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n/ Inventions : /ɪnˈven t  .ʃ ə n/
approachable : /əˈprəʊ.tʃə.bl ̩/ Knowledge : /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/
Assignment : /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ Language : /ˈlæŋ.gwɪdʒ/
breakthrough : /ˈbreɪk.θruː/ Preassure : /ˈpreʃ.ə r /
Connect : /kəˈnekt/ Separate : /ˈsep. ə r.eɪt/
Field : /fiːld/ vehicle : /ˈviː.ɪ.kl ̩/
Find : /faɪnd/

Unit 8 TASK 1
Salsa : Hello, Mario. Have you completed your (assignment) of writing a report text?
Mario : No, I haven’t. I just (tried) to find as much as references about the theme I want to write. I
am interested in networking field. You know it develops rapidly today.
Salsa : You right. People can’t be (separated) with this thing nowadays. I am also interested in
writing about the most update applications like marketing application as Duolingo.
Mario : Duolingo? What kind of application is it?
Salsa : Duolingo is an application that makes learning another (language) more of an
approachable process with game-like lesson. The learners will feel fun (learning) the
language. That’s really great. Let’s discuss it right after class. Will you?
Mario : Sure, Salsa. See you.

Unit 8 TASK 3
Harry : Hi, Salsa. What are you doing here?
Salsa : Hello, Harry. I’m reading some articles about new technologies of the year. They are really
amazing. I even can’t believe with these things.
Harry : Really? Seems so interesting. What are they?
Salsa : There are so many sophisticated technologies like Stolen Vehicle Tracking Software and
Connected Mobile Apps in automotive field.
Harry : Connected Mobile Applications? What is it?
Salsa : It is an application that can connect your car and your smartphone. You can remotely lock
and unlock the doors, check status like fuel and tire pressure even in foreign country, people
can remotely start the car to warm things up on a cold winter’s morning.
Harry : That’s really great. I am interested in having knowledge about robotic.
Salsa : How if we grasp for it later after class? We can browse in the library.
Harry : Sure. See you there, Salsa.

UNIT 9 Social Media Brings More Harms: Cyber Bullying and Hoax
PRONUNCIATION
comments : /ˈkɑː.ment/
cyber : /saɪ.bə r -/
depressed : /dɪˈprest/
purpose : /ˈpɜː.pəs/
share : /ʃeə r /
situation : /ˌsɪt.juˈeɪ.ʃ ə n/
teenager : /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə r /
through : /θruː/
victim : /ˈvɪk.tɪm/
violence : /ˈvaɪə.l ə n t  s/
wise : /waɪz/

Unit 9 TASK 1
Dony : Nadya, come and read this news. It’s really terrible.
Nadya : What news is it?
Dony : It is about a teenager who (depressed) and then committed suicide.
Nadya : Oh my God, what (makes) her doing that?
Dony : She became the victim of (cyber) bullying.
Nadya : Cyber bullying? What is it? I’ve never heard it before.
Dony : Cyber bullying is an (action) of doing violence through internet. It can be through Facebook,
Instagram and other social media.
Nadya : Can you explain more and do you think it is dangerous to our generation?
Dony : Well It can be in form of words or (comments). If the persons be in this situation often, they
will have (mental) problems. So we must be wise in using social media. Just using it for
positive (purpose).
Nadya : You’re right, Dony. I think we need to share it to our friends.
UNIT 10 How Could They Be So Successful
PRONUNCIATION
achievement : /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/
entrepreneur : /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː r /
suffer : /ˈsʌf.ə r /
impact : /ˈɪm.pækt/
successful : /səkˈses.f ə l/
youngster : /ˈjʌŋ k  .stə r /
product : /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/
mechanical : /məˈkæn.ɪ.k ə l/
design : /dɪˈzaɪn/
graduate : /ˈgrædʒ.u.ət/
lead : /liːd/

Unit 10 TASK 1
Dony : Hi, Salsa. What are you doing here?
Salsa : oh, hi, Dony. I am reading an article about Hafidza Elfira. She is really (inspiring).
Dony : Who is she and what is her (achievement)?
Salsa : She is a (socialpreneur).
Maria : Socialpreneur? What do you mean?
Dony : Socialpreneur is an entrepreneur who has positive (impacts) to society. Hafidza gives jobs to
women who suffer from leprosy and it is so successful.
Maria : How great she is. How old is she?
Dony : She is 22 years old. She is one of successful Indonesian (youngsters).

Unit 10 TASK 2
Salsa : Hello, Mario. Do you know Arfi’an Fuadi?
Mario : I’ve never heard about him. Who is he?
Salsa : He is a successful youngster. He works for product design and mechanical enginering. He
helps people who wants to make designs.
Mario : What kinds of designs?
Salsa : Manythings as iPhone casing, key ring, merchandise, automobile chasis, and many others.
He markets these designs abroad.
Mario : Does he study in a university? I mean, study in a design department?
Salsa : No. He is an SMK graduate. He is so creative and a hard worker. It leads him to be
successful.
UNIT 11 Why Did It Happen?
PRONUNCIATION
alarm : əˈlɑːm/
almost : /ˈɔːl.məʊst/
alone : /əˈləʊn/
caught : /kɔːt/
happen : /ˈhæp. ə n/
heard : /hɪə r /
relatives : /ˈrel.ə.tɪv
session : /ˈseʃ. ə n/
stay : /steɪ/
terrible : /ˈter.ə.bl ̩/
unfortunately : /ʌnˈfɔː.tʃ ə n.ət.li/

Unit 11 TASK 1
Rara : Why do you come late? You almost miss one session of the seminar.
Fery : I forgot not to set the alarm last night.
Rara : That’s too bad. Didn’t your mother wake you up?
Fery : She was not at home. My parents visit our relatives in Bandung.
Rara : So, you stay alone at home?
Fery : Yes, that’s why I wake up late this morning and unfortunately I was caught by traffic jam.
Rara : Traffic jam?
Fery : An accident happened. As I heard, the driver focused on his gadget while driving.
Rara : That’s really terrible and we know many drivers do the same activity while driving.