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Preface

First of all, thanks to God the Almighty for the strength and guidance so that the author could finish
preparing English SMP/MTs Grade VII as a little piece of contribution to the teaching and learning
of English. This book has been designed based on latest Learning Outcomes issued by the Educational
Standards, Curriculum and Assessment Agency of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and
Technology.
In this book, there are three elements: listening and speaking; reading and viewing; writing and
presenting. You will learn to interact and exchange ideas, experiences, interests, opinions and views with
teachers, peers and others in an increasing variety of familiar formal and informal contexts; independently
read and respond to familiar and unfamiliar texts containing predictable structures and familiar vocabulary;
communicate your ideas and experience through simple, organised paragraphs, demonstrating a developing
use of specific vocabulary and simple sentence structures.
This book is compiled in a simple, communicative and easy-to-reach language style to help you
understand the learning materials well. Inquiry-based learning is used as a learning and teaching process
so that you will be motivated to think and get involved actively in obtaining direct learning experiences
through science process skills and scientific attitudes.

Each lesson in this book is equipped with Content Map, Buzzwords, Activities, Pronunciation and
spelling, Structure at a Glance, Enrichment (Tips, Quote, Culture Pot, Word Play, Smart Learning, Smart
Listening) Summary, Self Reflection, Competency Test, Minimum Competency Assessment, and English
Project. This book ends with Glossary, Bibliography and Index. Using this book, you will gain numerous
benefits from mastering the knowledge and skills of analytical and critical thinking; being able to respect
others’ opinions and diversities; be able to compete in a global environment.
Finally, the author wishes to acknowledge the contributions and support of all the people involved in
the publishing process of this book. The authors also highly appreciate those who are willing to give them
constructive and positive inputs or suggestions for the betterment of this book in the future.

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