TRIBUNNEWS.COM - Siswa SMA/MA Kelas 12 saat ini memasuki Unit 2 dalam buku Bahasa Inggris Tingkat Lanjut Kurikulum Merdeka yang berjudul “Connected to Social Media”, yang ditulis oleh Sunengsih dan rekan-rekan, serta diterbitkan oleh Kemdikbudristek pada tahun 2022.

Materi dalam unit ini bertujuan untuk membangun kesadaran siswa tentang pengaruh media sosial terhadap perilaku konsumtif, terutama bagaimana tren, promosi, dan influencer dapat memengaruhi keputusan membeli seseorang.

Pada halaman 57, siswa akan menemukan Activity B.4 yang berfokus pada keterampilan membaca dan memahami isi teks. 

Dalam kegiatan ini, siswa diminta menjawab delapan pertanyaan yang berkaitan dengan dampak media sosial terhadap pola konsumsi remaja. 

Pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut mencakup identifikasi ide pokok, tujuan penggunaan media sosial oleh remaja, pengaruh akses informasi, peran influencer, hingga bagaimana iklan dan tren dapat memengaruhi keputusan pembelian.

Melalui latihan ini, siswa tidak hanya mengasah kemampuan membaca dan memahami teks berbahasa Inggris, tetapi juga mempelajari nilai moral seperti pentingnya bersikap kritis terhadap iklan, mengendalikan keinginan berbelanja, dan membuat keputusan berdasarkan kebutuhan, bukan sekadar mengikuti tren.

Sebelum melihat kunci jawaban, sangat dianjurkan agar siswa menjawab berdasarkan pemahaman pribadi terlebih dahulu. 

Kunci jawaban berikut disediakan sebagai referensi untuk membantu proses belajar bersama guru maupun orang tua.

Kunci Jawaban Bahasa Inggris Tingkat Lanjut Kelas 12 Halaman 57 Kurikulum Merdeka

Activity B.4

Answer the following question.

Baca juga: Kunci Jawaban Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 Halaman 66 Worksheet 1.22 Passive Voice

1. What is the main idea of the text?

Jawaban: Social media has led people, especially teenagers, to consumerism.

2. What do young people use social media for?

Jawaban: Entertainment, information, connection, and consumption

3. Here are the writer’s arguments about social media and consumerism. Mark the correct answer (√), you can choose more than one.

Jawaban: 

Young people should access social media to buy products.
(√) Teenagers tend to imitate social media influencers and buy things they recommend.
(√) Open access to information encourages people to buy products they want.
A lot of companies have joined hands with social media platforms so their target users may often unconsciously see their advertisements.

4. Do you agree that social media changes the way teenagers buy things? How?

Jawaban: Yes, because teenagers are exposed to product promotions, reviews, and recommendations directly in their feeds, making it easier and faster for them to decide and purchase.

5. According to the writer, how does the change in obtaining information influence consumerism?

Jawaban: The writer believes that the simplicity of gaining information about products causes people to buy more.

6. In what ways do influencers affect young people to buy more products?

Jawaban: Influencers that have been young people’s friends or role models affect them to buy more products they recommend. They want to imitate what their role models use, eat, or have.

7. ‘ . . . social media has become a greater force for buying decisions due to the conveniences it offers.’ Do you agree with the statement? Explain!

Jawaban: Yes. Social media allows users to see product details, watch reviews, and even purchase instantly without leaving the app, making the buying process faster and more tempting.

8. Look around you. Do you think your friends and young people in your area have developed consumerism? Explain your reason.

Jawaban: Yes. Many of my friends often buy trending products they see on social media, even if they don’t really need them, because they want to follow trends or be like influencers they admire.

*) Disclaimer:

Kunci Jawaban Bahasa Inggris Tingkat Lanjut Kelas 12 Halaman 57 Kurikulum Merdeka di atas hanya digunakan oleh orang tua untuk memandu proses belajar anak.

Soal ini berupa pertanyaan terbuka yang artinya ada beberapa jawaban tidak terpaku seperti di atas.

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