Active and Passive Voice

Wanted

Sriuning was very surprised when she heard her name was called by Mr.Bejo on the microphone. She was asked to go to the teacher’s room immediately. Everyone in the cafeteria looked at her curiously. She was laughed by all her friends. Her cheeks blushed. She was afraid that Mr. Bejo has known that she copied Jajang’s homework this morning. After the second call, she stood up and went to the teacher’s room. She was welcomed by Mr. Bejo in front of the teacher’s room. He held twenty thousand rupiahs on his right hand. “Please buy meatball and melon juice for me,” The money was given by Mr. Bejo to her.

“What?? Is that true that I was called on the microphone just to buy your lunch?”

“Ha ha ha ha …..I’m sorry. I’m so hungry but I’m busy right now. That’s why I need your help. Hurry up.. “

“But, Sir…everyone laughed at me and thought that I’ve made a mistake.”

“Well, I’m very sorry then. But I really don’t mean it. Well….you may keep the change but please send me the lunch soon.”

Answer these following questions based on the text above.

1)  Why was Sriuning surprised?

2)  Who was called and asked to go to the teacher’s room?

3)   Has Mr. Bejo known that Sriuning copied Jajang’s homework?

4)   Was she welcomed by the headmaster in front of the teacher’s room?

5)   What did Mr. Bejo want for his lunch?

The Pattern

VERB	ACTIVE	PASSIVE
Infinitive	To cook	To be cooked
Present Simple :	I cook food in the kitchen.  Verb1	Food is cooked in the kitchen.  is/am/are+Verb3
Present Continuous :	I am cooking food in the kitchen.  is/am/are + verb-ing	Food is being cooked in the kitchen.  is/am/are +being+verb3
Present Perfect :	I have cooked food in the kitchen. have/has +Verb 3	Food has been cooked in the kitchen.  have/has+been+verb3
Past Simple :	I cooked food in the kitchen yesterday. Verb2+Object	Food was cooked in the kitchen yesterday. was/were+verb3
Past Continuous :	I was cooking food in the kitchen. was/were+verb-ing	Food was being cooked in the kitchen. was/were+being+Verb3
Past Perfect :	I had cooked food in the kitchen. Had+Verb3	Food had been cooked in the kitchen. Had+been+Verb3
Future Simple :	I will cook food in the kitchen. will+Verb1	Food will be cooked in the kitchen. will be+ Verb3
Future Perfect :	I will have cooked food in the kitchen. will+have+Verb3	Food will have been cooked in the kitchen. will+have been+Verb3

Exercise 1

Change the form of the following sentences from active to passive :  (Please bold the object and subject of the sentences and make sure you underline the predicate! Number 1 and 2 have been done for you.)

 Example : People buy food at the market →Food is bought at the market.
     He has fed the animals. → The animals have been fed.

1.  Active :       They take the child to school by car.

      Passive :     The child_______ to school by car.

2.  Active :        I saw two armed men in front of the jewellery shop.
      Passive :     Two armed men ______ in front of the jewellery shop

3.  Active :        Emma had done the housework before the guests arrived.
      Passive :     The housework __________________________________

4.  Active :        The reporter is announcing the results on the radio right now.
      Passive :      The results ______________________________________

5.  Active :The ambulance will take the patient to the nearest hospital.
     Passive :    The patient _________________________________________

6.  Active :       The doctor was treating the patient when the ambulance arrived.
      Passive :     ___________________________________________________

7.  Active :        The teacher had announced the results to the students.
      Passive :      ___________________________________________________

8.  Active :        Tom will have calculated the cost before the end of the day.
      Passive :     ____________________________________________________

Exercise 2

The first sentence is in the ACTIVE VOICE. Choose the most correct way of saying the same thing in the PASSIVE VOICE: (Please bold the object and subject of the sentences and make sure you underline the predicate! Number 1 and 2 have been done for you.)
1. They were interviewing her for the job. 
She ___________________________________ for the job.
  
2. Tom is writing the letter. 
The letter _______________________________ by Tom.
  
3. Everyone understands English. 
English _________________________________ by everyone.

4. The employees brought up this issue during the meeting. 
This issue _______________________________ by the employees, during the meeting.
  
5. The professor told him not to talk in class. 
He _____________________________________ by the professor not to talk in class. 

6. They say that women are smarter than men. 
Women _________________________________ to be smarter than men.
  
7. The fire has destroyed the house. 
The house _______________________________ by the fire. 
 

8. She would have told you. 
You _____________________________________ by her. 
  
9. She would reject the offer. 
The offer _________________________________ by her.

10. This surprises me. 
I _______________________________________ by

Look at the following pictures, then make a passive voice sentence for each picture!

Preposition Exercises

IN, ON or At

1.   All the family members sit ___ the living room.

2.   No one see the money ___ the table.

3.   They promise to come ___ time.

4.   The football match will be started ___ five p.m.

5.   My father sit ____ the chair ___ the corner of the library.

6.   The additional classes are held ____ Saturdays.

7.   ___ dry season, it is very cold at night.

8.   Aliefa was born _________ Magelang ____ 2003.

9.   Mahdavikia plays football ___ the afternoon ____ Fridays.

10.I have planned to visit my grandmother ____ August.  

Execise 2

Fill in the blank with the provided preposition in the brackets)

1.  When are you going for Umroh?

Today. It takes about 13 hours 25 minutes to go to Jeddah from Jakarta. So, if I am leaving _____ the afternoon ____ 4 p.m. I will arrive ___ Jeddah ___ night. Then I will take a bus to Madinah and pray ____  the mosque. After staying ___ Madinah for about 3 days I will go to Makkah. But we will stop ___ several places to visit some historical sites.  (in, on, at, )

2.    Are you a teacher?

Yes, I have been teaching ___ Vocational High school ___ 2003. So I have been a teacher ___ 15 years. I stay near the school. It takes about 15 minutes to go to school ___ my house. I usually leave early ___ the morning ____ six o’clock.  I always go ___ car with my daughter.  I have to take her to her school. The school is _____ the elementary school and a bookstore. We usually arrive ___ the gate of her school at ten ___ six.  (in, past, at, on, by, between, since, for, from)

Interpretation of Darkside by Alan Walker

Darkside - Alan walker lyric 

We're not in love
We share no stories
Just something in your eyes
Don't be afraid
The shadows know me
Let's leave the world behind

Take me through the night
Fall into the dark side
We don't need the light
We'll live on the dark side

I see it, let's feel it
While we're still young and fearless
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side
Fall into the dark side
Give into the dark side
Let go of the light
Fall into the dark side

Beneath the sky
As black as diamonds
We're running out of time
Don't wait for truth
To come and blind us
Let's just believe their lies

Believe it, I see it
I know that you can feel it
No secrets worth keeping
So fool me like I'm dreaming

Take me through the night
Fall into the dark side
We don't need the light
We'll live on the dark side
I see…

Why I wrote this is because my son really likes listening to Alan Walker's songs including this Darkside. At first, I didn't really pay attention but when I sang it myself then I realized that I need to know this song better. Well, right now my son just listen and sing the song without knowing the meaning. But as he grows up, I am afraid he will idolized Allan and all his songs and even believes and follow everything he does and about him. So, here I am trying to write my interpretation of this song.

The first stanza of this song tells us that someone is attracted to her. She knows it from his look and ensure him to continue their feeling. She invited him to do more without thinking about anything else. The dark side, here she meant as the bad or evil things to do like betrayal (may be they have their own spouse already) or any acts which are forbidden by rule or religion. She doesn't care if they must do evil things. She wants to feel and experience everything while she  is young, brave and has chance. Leaving the norm and good things, prefer to experience the evil world.

 In the third stanza, she is convincing him that they may lose the chance and will never get it back. While there is a big opportunity which is representing by something precious like diamonds, they must do it now. Because she is afraid that both of them will be in doubt when they wise up. The last sentence "Let's just believe their lies" is her challence to trust the evil justification that they tend to believe.

She asked him to follow what he feels and invites him to take her to "fall into the dark side" or do the forbidden thing. "we don't need the light" means that she doesn't need the rule, the religion or truth that she and most people believe to blame or accuse her. She chooses to fight the good thing because she doesn't wanna lose the chance to be with him.

I don't know whether this song interpretation is correct according to its song writer of Dark side. But, I am quite sure that what I write is the common interpretation of most people. A good interpreter will probably dig deeper to find the writer's life background and others to get more accurate interpretation. But, the music lover will only sing it and try to know the meaning literally.

My intention to write this interpretation is merely to provide more information and warning for us to pay attention to everything that our children do and like. We couldn't prevent our children to listen to every song, but we need to tell them that they must be selective and critical about everything. Since  good and evil things always exist in this world.

Here I wrote a new lyric of dark side

We're not in love

We share no stories

Just something in your eyes

I'am so afraid 

The shadows chase me and 

Take me into the dark

Keep me safe and dry

Don't live on the dark side

We will keep the light
Don't live on the dark side.

Don't feel it, ignore it
While we're still can avoid it
Let's go to the light
Don't live on the dark side

Don't live on the dark side
Don't live on the dark side
Let's go to the light
Don't live on the dark side

Beneath the sky
As black as devil mind
We're running out of time
Don't wait for demon
To come and blind us
Let's just believe our faith

Believe it, I see  it
I know that you can keep it
No mistakes worth keeping
Don't fool me 'coz I am precious

Keep me safe and dry

Don't live on the dark side

We will keep the light
Don't live on the dark side.

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

      Looking at several peaks of mountain range in Tempur Village, Jepara will be an enchanting experience. This place is situated in a hidden valley about 66 km from Jepara. Despite the long trip the visitors will forget it soon after they reach the narrow road that will lead them down to the valley along the river bank. The steep and winding road force you to focus driving safely and the adventurous sensation that you feel along the way toward secret and hidden place. It's really like the lost world.  There are many traffic signs to guide and warn the visitors about the danger they may face on the road. The most important thing to do while people driving towards the village is blowing horns to warn other driver in front of them due to the curved road. 

           To reach the destination you can drive your own car or motorbike. If you ride a car you need to stop at certain place and continue your trip by ojeg  or taxibike. The ojeg cost 20 thousand rupiahs for a round-trip which is quite cheap. But you may also continue your trip on foot, but I suggest you to use the Ojeg service in order to help the local dwellers earn a living.

  When you arrived at the village, you will be fascinated by the stunning view of mountains which lines around the village as if it is in different world, the overlay of rice fields, the fresh air, the green trees you can see everywhere, the sound of insects and birds and the zigzag river with its clear water.  If you are lucky you will also find strong man or women with a big bundle of leaves or grass on their backs and even a man riding on motorbike with his wife sitting on the leaves or grass on the passenger's seat.

   
     There are several spots that you can explore such as, Candi Angin, Candi Bubrah, Sumur Batu, Kaldera Gunung Muria, Kolam Nawang Wulan, the fishing pond Tempoera, Camping area, Ombo River, Gelis River, coffee plantation, and cafe forTempur coffee. Those spots are not really close to each other, so it is not recommended to visit all the places within a day. Staying for one night or more in the village will be an unforgettable moment and it will enable you to enjoy all the spots, breath the more  fresh air and experience the solitude of the heaven-like valley.
      Despite the scattered temple which is quite disappointing, you can still visit the temple for a study purpose. And if you take your children, that will be worth experience for them too in order to grow their nationalism spirit and provoke their curiosity about their country and its history.
      Tasting a cup of local coffee is another must to do thing when you visit this valley. And it will be perfect experience to enjoy the coffee plantation tour which is situated in Dukuh village, so that you and your children will recognize the living plant, leaves, and seeds of coffee and also smell the aromatic roasted coffee. 
 Answer the following questions!
1. Where is Tempur Village?
a. up on the mountain                 c. near the beach
b. in the valley                                    d. at the coffee lantation
2. 

Pic is taken from https://greekcitytimes.com

Hagia Sophia This is Istanbul’s top attraction; the Church of the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia) began as a Byzantine church, then it became a mosque during the Ottoman Era and today is a museum. It is without doubt a great architectural wonder. The original structure has not survived but it was constructed here in the 4th century under the founder of Constantinople, Constantine the Great. After the original building was destroyed Constantine’s son Emperor Theodosius had a new church built in its place. The second structure burnt down in 532 but parts of it have been recovered through excavations. The structure we see today dates back to 532-537 when its construction was over seen by Justinian I. Although the church suffered from earthquakes and an attack by the Crusaders in 1204 it has retained its historic structure and decoration. From 1453 for 500 years the church became the main mosque of Istanbul during the Ottoman Era. The church was designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus; it has a classic basilica layout. The church features rich mosaics and a grand central dome with a diameter of 31 meters. The circular dome rests on a rectangular base all richly decorated with murals, Arabic calligraphy and mosaics. All the interior surfaces are polychrome marble in green, purple and white with gold mosaics. You can see the marble mihrab which has survived from the Ottoman Era. Of the many magnificent mosaics the most famous are on the upper floor galleries. From the galleries you have a wonderful view down to the nave. Outside in the church grounds there are several points of interest including mausoleums, a baptistery and some excavated remains.  Answer the following questions! 1. Why does Hagia Sophia become Istanbul's top attraction ?      a. Because of its rectangular shape      b. because of its great designer      c. because of its great architecture       d. because it is a church of Holy wisdom 2. What kind of place is Hagia Sophia?      a. a church                                 c. a mosque      b. a museum                               d. a Holy Wisdom 3. What country should you visit to admire Hagia Sophia?      a. Mesir          b. Saudi Arabia        c. Uzbekistan              d. Turkey 4. The following are some points of interest you can see inside Hagia        Sophia, except_____      a. mausoleums and baptistery      b. huge grand central dome       c. murals, Arabic calligraphy and mosaics      d. marble mihrab from the Ottoman era.  5. When was the last year Hagia Sophia functioned as mosque?      a. 1453       b. 1553      c. 532       d. 1953

 Definition:
Descriptive text is a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.

The Structure of Descriptive Text (Generic Structure) :

• Identification; identifying the phenomenon to be described or the general description 
• Description; describing the phenomenon in parts, qualities, or/and characteristics

LANGUAGE FEATURE

• Using attribute verb, such as be (am, is, are).
• Using adjective and classifiers in nominal group
• Using simple present tense 
• Focusing on particular object