TRIBUNPEKANBARU.COM, PEKANBARU - Here are the answer keys for English Grade 8 pages 238 239 240 Section 2 - Listening Word Box Listen to the dialogue Part 1 in Audio Comic strip and Discuss with your friend Unit 1 Be Yourself Chapter 5 Embrace Yourself based on the English for Nusantara textbook for SMP and MTs, Merdeka Curriculum edition, published by the Kemendikbudristek, first print, 2022.

Chapter 5 Embrace Yourself

Unit 1 Be Yourself

Question : 

Section 2 - Listening

Word Box

agree: setuju
share: berbagi
wear: memakai
advertisement: iklan
beauty: kecantikan
savings: tabungan
perfect: sempurna
at all: sama sekali
beauty care: perawatan kecantikan
by the way: ngomong-ngomong
just the way we are: apa adanya
no laws: tidak ada cacat

a. Listen to the dialogue Part 1 in Audio 5.1. Monita and Pipit are talking about beauty advertisements.

Comic strip 5.1

b. Discuss with your friend .

1. Why do Monita and Pipit want to be looks like the models in the advertisement?

2. What do you think about the idea of looking like models?

3. Do you agree with Kak Shinta’s opinion about being beautiful? Why or why not?

4. Can you guess what the story will be about?

5. Do you think girls and boys will like the story? Why or why not?

Answer key : 

b. Discuss with your friend .

1. Why do Monita and Pipit want to be looks like the models in the advertisement?

Answer : Because they have no laws. They are white and talls.

2. What do you think about the idea of looking like models?

Answer : The idea of looking like models can be influenced by unrealistic beauty standards portrayed in advertisements. It's important to remember that beauty comes in diverse forms, and each person is unique and valuable just as they are.

3. Do you agree with Kak Shinta’s opinion about being beautiful? Why or why not?

Answer : Sis Shinta suggests that everyone is beautiful just the way they are, with or without makeup. Discussing whether one agrees or disagrees with this perspective involves exploring personal beliefs about beauty and self-acceptance.

4. Can you guess what the story will be about?

Answer : Based on the text, it seems the story might revolve around themes of self-acceptance, challenging societal beauty norms, and recognizing inner beauty. The mention of Kak Shinta's opinion about being beautiful just the way one is hints at a potential focus on embracing individuality. The story might explore the contrast between external ideals and the value of self-worth.

5. Do you think girls and boys will like the story? Why or why not?

Answer : Yes, I think both girls and boys may like the story because it seems to promote a positive message about self-acceptance and embracing individual beauty, which can resonate with a broad audience.

That concludes the answer keys for English Grade 8 pages 238 239 240 Section 2 - Listening Word Box Listen to the dialogue Part 1 in Audio Comic strip and Discuss with your friend Unit 1 Be Yourself Chapter 5 Embrace Yourself based on the English for Nusantara textbook for SMP and MTs, Merdeka Curriculum edition, published by the Kemendikbudristek, first print, 2022.

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