Bagian Report Text, Kunci Jawaban Bahasa Inggris Kelas 10 Bab 1, Bagian Activity 1 Halaman 11-12

Jasmine shrubs can reach a height of 10 to 15 feet. The vines can reach up to 30 ft in height. Its leaves also differ with every variety ranging from simple to trifoliate to pinnate with up to 9 leaflets. The leaves are alternate or opposite each other and are around 2.5 inches long.

Jasmine flowers contain both male and female reproductive organs but the stamens and pistils do not develop together so the flower cannot self-pollinate. Jasmine flowers do attract butterflies and bees that help the flower pollinate.

Jasmine flowers also have berries that are black when ripe. The flower is known as the "Queen of the Night" in India owing the fact that it releases its fragrance after the sun has set. Its fragrance is even more potent a full moon.

Jasmines are used as a fragrance in soaps, lotions, and perfumes, and parts of the plant can be used in traditional medicine. Jasmine flowers are also used in wedding ceremonies, worships, religious ceremony, and festivals. In addition, jasmine is the national flower in many countries.

4. Find the meaning of the following words! Use your dictionary!

a. Cultivate (V) : Menanam, membudayakan

b. Shrubs (N) : Semak belukar

c. Vines (N) : Tanaman merambat

d. Slender (Adj.) : Kecil

e. Cluster (N) : Kelompok, gerombolan

f. Bloom (V) : Berkembang

g. Leaflet (N) : Pucuk daun muda

h. Pinnate (V) : Menyirip

i. Trifoliate (Adj.) : Yang mempunyai tiga daun

j. Stamens (N) : Benang sari