English Assignment Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nazila Faizatun Niha
story 1
Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih.
This story is about Bawang Putih, who lived with her father both because her mother had died. Bawang Putih's father was a trader and a merchant, Bawang Putih's life was initially happy, but the presence of a woman who would be her father's new companion and at the same time the daughter of the woman changed Bawang Putih's life. After marrying his father, the woman and her daughter would be rude to Bawang Putih, they gave Bawang Putih household chores without stopping when Bawang Putih's father went to trade. It continued until Bawang Putih's father got sick and died. but until one day there was a miracle for Bawang Putih, it was because when Bawang Putih washed in the river her mother's red scarf was washed away and carried by an old grandmother so she had to ask the grandmother, the scarf was given if Bawang Putih had fulfilled the conditions made by the grandmother , which is like sweeping, washing clothes. looking for firewood and others. After doing that the scarf was returned and Bawang Putih was rewarded with a pumpkin, the grandmother gave 2 choices, namely the big one or the small one, and Bawang Putih chose the small one. The grandmother gave a message to Bawang Putih not to open it until she got home. until at home, Bawang Putih was scolded by her stepmother. Bawang Putih was told to cook with the pumpkin she brought, and it turned out that there were a lot of ornaments in it. this made his stepmother and her daughter Bawang Merah jealous and wanted too so they both did what Bawang Putih did, but because they couldn't wait they opened the pumpkin before they got home and it turned out that it was a venomous animal, they both died in the forest from being bitten. the venomous animal while Bawang Putih lived happily by continuing her father's business.
the message that can be drawn from the story above is that greed will be bad for yourself and be detrimental.
https://www.ef.co.id/englishfirst/kids/blog/contoh-cerita-pendek-dalam-bahasa-inggris/
Story 2
The Cat and the Fox
This story tells the story of a fox and a cat who are restless with an attacking dog in the forest. They both thought of a way to avoid the dogs' attacks. Each of them provides a way to dodge the dog attacks. The fox looks so arrogant because he has so many ways that he underestimates the way the cat will convey. The fox asked the cat how many ways the cat had. The cat only answered one, hearing that the fox felt even more arrogant, then he asked the cat to show the way, but before that was done a group of dogs came and caused confusion, because of that the cat showed the dog the way by jumping up a tree. while the fox, who has many ways, can't deal with the dog in that way so that it gets himself bitten by the dog, while the cat survives on the tree.
the message that can be taken from this story is: people with high knowledge can save their own lives.
https://youtu.be/qErUGhj6drA
- Sweet Night (V-BTS)
How could I know
One day I'd wake up feeling more
But I had already reached the shore
Guess we were ships in the night
Night, night
Contains the story of a fragile person who once met his love but had to part and hoped to meet again and they both became real. This song contains beautiful words with a sad tone but feels calming even though the meaning is very deep.
- Falling (Harry Styles)
What if I'm down?
What if I'm out?
What if I'm someone you won't talk about?
I'm falling again, I'm falling again, I'm falling
And I get the feeling that you'll never need me again
Contains a story about the times when a person begins to fall in love with a dark place but the place is a place that might be known as a low place. it feels like you fell into a difficult and sad time because of something you have lost. This song contains beautiful words with a sad pulse but feels calming in the heart even though it has a very deep meaning.
- The news is about how hard high school students in Korea are trying to study hard for college entrance exams. Students usually study up to 12 hours. Preparation for the exam has been carefully prepared long ago, even 100 days before the college entrance exam is held, so that if the exams are closer, the students will be more active in their learning activities.
https://youtu.be/XLDq
- The news contains about how research was conducted to find out that nature greatly influences one's happiness, with this research it can be proven that nature can provide experience and happiness to humans
.https://youtu.be/1wkPMUZ9vX4
1. Sangkuriang (Read)
The story above tells about the legend of Tangkuban Prau. Once upon a time there lived a woman and her son and his pet dog, the woman was named Dayang Sumbi, the son was named Sangkuriang, and his dog was named Si Tumang. The story begins when Dayang Sumbi told her son, Sangkuriang, to hunt deer with his dog, Si Tumang, into the forest. but apparently Sangkuriang did not get one. For fear that his mother would feel disappointed, Sangkuriang decided to kill Si Tumang and bring Si Tumang's heart to his mother. Dayang Sumbi was angry when she found out that the heart she ate belonged to their pet Si Tumang, because of that anger Dayang Sumbi kicked Sangkuriang out of his house. a few years later Dayang Sumbi was reunited with an adult Sangkuriang. Sangkuriang fell in love with Dayang Sumbi and proposed to her, but because Dayang Sumbi knew that it was his son, he refused the proposal. but Sangkuriang remained steadfast in his proposal, thus making Dayang Sumbi think hard, so Dayang Sumbi gave Sangkuriang a condition to build a big ship on a dam in one night. Sangkuriang agreed to this, seeing Sangkuriang's persistence made Dayang Sumbi anxious, so she tried to thwart Sangkuriang's efforts. Dayang Sumbi's efforts were successful and Sangkuriang failed to finish his work on time, because of that Sangkuriang got angry and kicked the boat he made, so that until now it is known as Mount Tangkuban Prau.
2. The origin of Surabaya (Whatch)
The story above tells the origin of the name of the city of Surabaya. It is said that once upon a time there was a crocodile that lived in a river, the crocodile was named Baya, and in another place, namely in the sea, lived a large wild shark named Sura. Sura and Baya initially lived peacefully in their respective territories, Baya on the river and Sura on the sea. it all started with Sura who came to the river because he was bored with his food in the sea, namely fish, roamed the river to find new food, and finally found new prey, namely deer around the river. Baya did not realize this, but until one day Baya felt suspicious because the prey for food was decreasing, until she found out that it turned out that a shark had passed through its territory and took its prey, until finally there was an argument between Sura and Baya, both of them strong, no one lost or won, they were both exhausted from the long battle, so Sura decided to make a rule that their boundaries were up to the end of the river or the boundary of the river and sea, Baya agreed, and Sura left the river. months after that it was true, the rules were carried out, but Sura who was at sea was bored with his food again, until he was determined to go to the river to hunt deer and monkeys again, luck was on Sura's side because Baya didn't realize, but increasingly baya became suspicious, because there was a case like the one at the beginning, so he tried to trap Sura with a deer on the bank of the river that he had bitten to lure Sura. and it was true that Sura acted again, after that baya attacked sura, and there was a second battle between Sura and Baya. they fought with all their might, until in the end Baya bit Sura's tail and vice versa, but it turned out that Baya's strength was greater, causing Sura's tail to be severed and resulting in Sura's defeat. Sura admitted defeat and left the river with a pain in his tail. therefore now the place is named Surabaya.
dialog teks
- Hello, how are you ?
- fine, how about you?
- i’m fine too. By the way, I went to buy snacks and saw a lot of people who weren't wearing masks even though Covid-19 was still rampant even though the number had decreased.
- I also see a lot of people who do not wear a mask, especially my mother who sells it and many visitors who almost all don't wear masks. I'm worried about my brother because he's still young and my mother has to serve customers, so she has to interact with people.
- Yes, you are right, why is everyone starting to ignore the health protocols that apply?
- I don't know either.
- Could it be because the number has decreased and there is also a vaccine, so people think that they won't get Covid again.
- probably like what you said. but should they still comply with health protocols or not? I'm afraid because the euphoria of Covid is reduced and the vaccine is actually bringing a further wave of covid in the future because now people have started to ignore health protocols
- I agree with you, but I and my family still adhere to the protocol so that Covid is finished quickly.
- My family and I are like that too, especially now that we are in college, we want to go offline and not be online anymore, we want to meet friends and see the campus atmosphere.
- Me too, i want to experience what life is like in college. I hope covid will be over soon so we can both go to Semarang
- Yes, hopefully, I can't wait to go to Semarang
- me too.
Never not - LAUV
We were so beautiful
We were so tragic
No other magic could ever compare
Lost myself, seventeen
Then you came, found me
No other magic could ever compare
There’s a room
In my heart with the memories we made
Took ’em down but they’re still in their frames
There’s no way I could ever forget, mmm
For as long as I live and as long as I love
I will never not think about you
You, mmm
I will never not think about you
This song tells the story of a love that was found when he was a teenager but had to end, even though it ended but the love story was very meaningful to the singer. the song has a sad tone, so it can make listeners sad too.
Nothing Like us - Justin Bieber
Lately I've been thinkin',
Thinkin' bout what we had,
and I know it's hard,
it was all that we knew...
Have you been drinkin'?
To take all the pain away,
I wish that I could give you what you deserve...
'Cuz nothing can ever,
Ever replace you.
Nothing can make me feel like you do,
You'd know there's no one,
I can relate to,
I know we won't find a love that's so true…
There's nothing like us,
There's nothing like you and me,
Together through the storms.
There's nothing like us,
There's nothing like you and me,
together, mm.
This song tells about the feelings of a teenager who is devastated because he has lost a love relationship. this song also has a sad and mellow tone, so it makes listeners drift away as if in sadness.
News 1= Haiti fuel crisis: Drivers plan strike action after kidnappings
The news is about a strike by fuel truck drivers in Haiti after armed gangs kidnapped several workers this week. Unions have insisted on releasing them, but the strike is likely to exacerbate the fuel crisis that has brought much of the country to a standstill. One result of the action was that several hospitals were left in the dark, and taxi drivers waited days to fill their gas tanks as the crisis deepened in the Caribbean nation.
https://youtu.be/9FzHHT6hfPo
News 2= Climate change: Philippines coastal communities battle rising sea levels.
The news is about the Filipino fishing community who are worried that rising sea temperatures and sea levels could have an impact on their livelihoods and homes. Developing countries like the Philippines say it is important for rich countries to raise the money pledged to help them cope with the impacts of climate change and move towards carbon neutrality.
https://youtu.be/KicD_xeL7kA
A: hello good night
B: Good evening too, how are you?
A: I'm fine, how about you?
B: I don't feel well, I have a headache.
A: Then just rest
B: No, I still have a lot of work that I haven't done yet
A: Don't force your body, do you want me to help?
B: Do you want it?
A: If you want to help a friend, you will get a reward too.
B: Thank you
A: That's all right. Where's your unfinished assignment? I'm here to help
B: This is my math assignment yet
A: Okay I'll help you
B: Yes
A: Oh yeah, you know what, I see on the news a lot of people get Dengue Fever, be careful, take care of your health
B: oh yeah?, I'll definitely take care of my health. I also don't want to get sick, because it's not good to be sick.
A: That's why I told you to rest, I'm afraid you'll get tired and fall sick.
B: Yes, you really care about being a friend
A: It's a must, fellow friends must strengthen each other.
B: Yes, we support each other and help each other.
A: Yes, you too. I'll do this first, then we'll talk again. You rest first.
B: Yes, thanks again
A: Yes, you're welcome
Two Best Friends (Read) A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.
The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand; Today my best friend slapped me in the face.
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone; Today, my best friend saved my life.
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him; “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?”
The other friend replied; “When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”
Moral of the story: The good will always be remembered, the bad should be forgotten.
https://www.wallstreetenglish.co.id/vocabulary/kumpulan-cerita-pendek-bahasa-inggris-part-i/
The Dove and the Ant (watch)
tells the story of an ant who was drinking by the river, suddenly slipped and fell into the river. The ant was helped by a dove that was perched on a tree by dropping a leaf so that the ant could find it, the ant thanked him. a few days later after the incident the ant saw a dove that the hunter was going to shoot, because the ant had been helped by the dove, the ant bit the hunter's leg so that the arrow aimed at the dove was not right, and it worked, the hunter winced in pain and left the dove. then, after that the dove thanked the ant and they became friends forever.
Moral of the story: one good deed deserves another
https://youtu.be/e3t9o5ro_mQ
First Song is My Universe – Cold play × BTS
"The song 'My Universe' has a meaning about someone who is forbidden to love certain people, whether it is not allowed because of racial differences, or forbidden because he is gay or whatever. Besides that, this song has a cheerful tone so that even though it has deep meaning, we can feel the euphoria of happiness emitted by the song in its tone. After hearing this song, maybe we can think more broadly, that there are many types of love in the world but are hindered by various things. But through this song, it is still cheerful so that there is no impression of sadness or that I can feel .
**You, you are my universe
And I just want to put you first
And you, you are my universe
And you make my world light up inside**
**My universe (you, you are)
My universe (I just want)
My universe (you, you are my universe, and I)**
Second song is Butter - BTS
Butter is a cute confession song, saying that I want to melt you gently like butter. We wanted to capture different types of charms, like buttery, cute, and charismatic. This song has a cheerful tone so listeners who embrace this song may be able to lift the mood. After hearing this song, I feel like Susana is cheerful and dancing because you are the cherry that this song brings.
**Smooth like butter, like a criminal undercover
Gon' pop like trouble breaking into your heart like that (ooh)
Cool shade, stunner, yeah, I owe it all to my mother
Hot like summer, yeah, I'm making you sweat like that (break it down)**
News headline Toxic gas fear as Spanish volcano lava reaches ocean.
News contains about the lava flowing in la palma spain. The lava caused many people to be afraid and also limited the activities of the people there. The flow of these larvae flows into the sea and allows the creation of toxic gases that pollute oxygen, and as a result of these larvae the island is covered by volcanic ash. The people there are worried about the sustainability of their lives so some people decide to leave the island to a safer place.
https://youtu.be/1mkBU2w0LYk
News title Boris Johnson: police handling of rape cases a 'nightmare for the women concerned'
News contains about the murder case that happened to Sarah Everard, Sarah was killed and raped by a police officer named Couzens. After committing his crime the Couzens threw Sarah's body into the forest and only a week later Sarah's body was found. The case sparked public protests and their women demanded more protection for women who went out at night.
https://youtu.be/eJ5oxu8K2sA
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Hey, are you here?
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Yes
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Since when?
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Since then, but you don't know because you're zooming in your room
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Oh, yes, there was a class so I had to zoom in. I swear I want to tell you. You know, today's class, I'm not comfortable at all, I'm tired too. I don't know if it's because I'm in the wrong or it's the lecturer, but I guess I'm the one who's wrong hehe. but seriously, I don't understand the material that was taught earlier but never mind maybe later I can repeat the material myself.
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Is not it? Be patient, you can do it later Yes for sure.
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Are you out? Don't usually use it like that at my house?
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Yes, after I went out to take a graduation certificate at school, then I met friends. It's really nice. Long time no see. Then I also had time to play at one of the houses as well. There was served a lot of food.
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It's so delicious, I really want to eat it.
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Yes, just eat there. I want to play with your nephew
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OK, I'll eat first
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Yes, go there. I want to play with Jay first
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okay
The Ant and the Grasshopper
A grasshopper spent the summer singing and idling away his time. Meanwhile, his neighbors, a colony of ants, worked hard throughout the summer to store food for the winter.
The grasshopper laughed at the ants and told them that they should enjoy the summer. The ants told the grasshopper that he should store food for the winter or he will starve when everything is frozen.
When winter comes, the ants were in their nest, resting and surviving on the food that they had stored. The grasshopper came to their door, hungry and cold.
He begged the ants for food and says he realized the error of his ways. The ants shared their food with him and made him promise to work hard next summer to gather and store food.
Permission To Dance – BTS
I wanna dance
The music's got me going
Ain't nothing that can stop how we move yeah
Let's break our plans
And live just like we're golden
And roll in like we're dancing fools
We don't need to worry
'Cause when we fall we know how to land
Don't need to talk the talk, just walk the walk tonight
'Cause we don't need permission to dance
In this song, the singer invites us to remain optimistic in the midst of the pandemic and also hopes that even if things don't go our way, we don't have to worry because everything will be fine. because this song has a cheerful tone so listeners who listen to this song will feel happy, excited and energetic too.
Dynamite - BTS
Cause I-I-I'm in the stars tonight
So watch me bring the fire and set the night alight (hey)
Shining through the city with a little funk and soul
So I'ma light it up like dynamite, whoa oh oh
in this song the singer gives a message to his listeners to do the best they can. This song also has a cheerful tone so that it makes listeners addicted and participate in the joy of the song.
HEALTHY STUDENTS – HEALTHY NATION
Dr. Sulieman N. Al-Shehri, PhD
Additional article information
The relationship between academic achievement and the status of student health is acknowledged by the National Education Policy and Goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among its directives are the following: (1) Students are to start school with healthy minds, bodies and mental alertness necessary for learning. (2) There should be safe and disciplined school environment to ensure a physical and psychological well being of students. (3) An opportunity for all students to acquire healthy life skills and health education. (4) The maintenance of the development and the growth of the students “psychosocially, mentally and physically” in the school set-up, should be in circumstances similar to the home situation governed by Islamic teachings. (5) Free health care (preventive and curative) should be provided to all students.
Today's children are the citizens of tomorrow's nation. Their survival, protection and development are, therefore, the prerequisite for the future development of this country. Empowerment of the younger generation with knowledge and resources to meet their basic human needs and enable them to grow to their full potential should be a primary goal of national development. As their individual development and social contribution will shape the future of the country, investment in children's health, nutrition and education is the vital foundation for national development.
It is evident that good health improves learning potentials, so for students to be able to attend school regularly and take full advantage of opportunities provided by schools, they must be in a state of health that enables them to do so. Also, the improvement of the ability to learn and the performance at school requires school-based effort to improve health. However, it is also obvious that schooling improves health. The impact of schooling is evident in the benefits to maternal and child health by the marked reduction of mortality among young women who had had some schooling.
In 1993, the World Bank and WHO made a comparison of the cost effectiveness of various public health programmes and concluded that a school health programme that provided safe and low cost health services, such as deworming treatments, and health education was one of the most cost-effective investments a nation could make to improve health. Programmes to expand immunization and micronutrient supplementation, increase knowledge about nutrition, and health care, reduce the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, and prevent AIDS and STDs are of great value and were listed among the most cost-effective investments in health. Clearly school health plays a major role in these programmes. Consequently, investment in school health programmes is perhaps the “very best of the best”.
Although schools have the potential to improve health through education, all too often, they do not take advantage of, nor utilize that capacity. Indeed, many schools in diverse ways put the health of the students and school personnel at risk. These dangers could be eliminated altogether or reduced with better resources.
The goals “Health for All” and “Education for All” express The United Nations’ commitment to health and education. Because these goals are inseparably linked and must be worked at concurrently for their realization, much cooperative and concerted effort are required from health and education organizations at all levels. The impetus for action resides with individuals. Both young and old can play a vital role in supporting school health by asking and trying to resolve questions such as these: Does our school promote health? Is our school a healthy environment for work? Does our school help students, school personnel and their families address their health needs? What can I do both personally and with others to bring about the needed change?
Schools can serve as a means for