SURVEYING & MAPPING

ENGLISH LESSON

Topic: Asking & Giving Opinion (Bilingual)

A. Vocabulary

Important Words for Surveying & Mapping

English Vocabulary	Indonesian Meaning
Surveying	Survei / Pengukuran
Mapping	Pemetaan
Benchmark	Titik acuan
Coordinate point	Titik koordinat
Accuracy	Akurasi
Contour line	Garis kontur
Elevation	Elevasi / ketinggian
Measurement	Pengukuran
Field data	Data lapangan
Total Station	Total station (alat ukur)
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)	Sistem navigasi satelit
Terrain	Medan
Re-check / re-measure	Mengecek ulang / mengukur ulang
Suggest	Menyarankan
Opinion	Pendapat
Agree	Setuju
Point of view	Sudut pandang
Reliable	Dapat dipercaya
Adjustment	Penyesuaian

1. Study the Following

A. Asking for an Opinion (Menanyakan Pendapat)

What do you think about this contour accuracy?
Apa pendapatmu tentang akurasi kontur ini?
How do you feel about using drones for today’s survey?
Bagaimana pendapatmu tentang menggunakan drone untuk survei hari ini?
What is your opinion about the new total station?
Apa pendapatmu tentang total station yang baru?
Do you think this mapping method is effective?
Apakah menurutmu metode pemetaan ini efektif?
How do you see the condition of this benchmark?
Bagaimana menurutmu kondisi benchmark ini?
Do you agree if we re-check this coordinate point?
Apakah kamu setuju jika kita mengecek ulang titik koordinat ini?
What would you suggest to improve our field mapping?
Apa saranmu untuk meningkatkan pemetaan lapangan kita?

B. Giving an Opinion (Memberi Pendapat)

I think the contour lines need to be rechecked.
Saya pikir garis kontur perlu dicek ulang.
In my opinion, using a drone will save more time.
Menurut saya, menggunakan drone akan menghemat waktu.
I feel that the benchmark is not stable enough.
Saya merasa benchmark ini kurang stabil.
Personally, I believe the total station is more accurate.
Secara pribadi, saya percaya total station lebih akurat.
I guess we should collect more data on this area.
Saya rasa kita perlu mengumpulkan lebih banyak data di area ini.
From my point of view, this mapping result looks reliable.
Menurut sudut pandang saya, hasil pemetaan ini dapat dipercaya.

2. Dialogue

Rina: What do you think about the accuracy of Point A?
Rina: Apa pendapatmu tentang akurasi Titik A?

Budi: In my opinion, it’s slightly off by a few centimeters.
Budi: Menurut saya, ini meleset beberapa sentimeter.

Rina: Do you think we should re-measure it?
Rina: Apakah menurutmu kita harus mengukurnya lagi?

Budi: Yes, I think so. The benchmark looks unstable.
Budi: Ya, saya pikir begitu. Benchmark-nya terlihat tidak stabil.

Rina: How do you feel about using the GNSS tool instead?
Rina: Bagaimana pendapatmu jika kita menggunakan alat GNSS?

Budi: I believe GNSS will give us a better result in this terrain.
Budi: Saya percaya GNSS akan memberikan hasil yang lebih baik di medan ini.

Rina: Okay, let’s try it and update the coordinate data.
Rina: Baik, mari kita coba dan perbarui datanya.

Budi: Good idea. It will improve our mapping quality.
Budi: Ide bagus. Itu akan meningkatkan kualitas pemetaan.

3. Common People Saying

(Ungkapan umum Asking & Giving Opinion)

What do you think about this point?
Apa pendapatmu tentang titik ini?
I think we need to check it again.
Saya pikir kita harus memeriksanya lagi.
Do you agree with this measurement?
Apakah kamu setuju dengan pengukuran ini?
In my opinion, the data is not complete yet.
Menurut saya, datanya belum lengkap.
How do you feel about the field condition today?
Bagaimana pendapatmu tentang kondisi lapangan hari ini?
Personally, I would use GNSS instead.
Secara pribadi, saya akan menggunakan GNSS.
What would you suggest for the next step?
Apa saranmu untuk langkah selanjutnya?
From my point of view, this map is accurate enough.
Menurut saya, peta ini sudah cukup akurat.
Can I get your opinion on this contour line?
Boleh saya minta pendapatmu tentang garis kontur ini?
I believe we should modify the mapping method.
Saya percaya kita harus mengubah metode pemetaan.

4. Latihan Soal Multiple Choice Questions

4. Latihan Soal – 10 Multiple Choice Questions

(English only / bilingual answers if needed)

1. “What do you think about this elevation data?” is an example of…

A. Giving direction

B. Asking for an opinion

C. Giving opinion

D. Asking for permission

E. Making a promise

Answer: B

2. “In my opinion, the total station is more accurate.” expresses…

A. Request

B. Agreement

C. Giving opinion

D. Warning

E. Prohibition

Answer: C

3. “Do you agree if we re-survey this area?” means…

A. Asking for an opinion

B. Giving opinion

C. Giving advice

D. Asking for help

E. Asking for time

Answer: A

4. “I think the map needs correction.” shows…

A. Asking for clarification

B. Giving opinion

C. Giving command

D. Asking for information

E. Refusing

Answer: B

5. “What would you suggest for our next mapping?” is asking for…

A. Advice

B. Opinion

C. Permission

D. Clarification

E. Past event

Answer: B

6. “Personally, I believe this coordinate is correct.” is…

A. Suggestion

B. Complaint

C. Giving opinion

D. Asking opinion

E. Asking permission

Answer: C

7. “How do you feel about the field condition today?” asks about…

A. Facts

B. Feelings

C. Opinions

D. Instructions

E. Schedules

Answer: C

8. “I guess we should add more control points.” expresses…

A. Asking

B. Offering

C. Suggesting

D. Giving opinion

E. Explaining

Answer: D

9. “Do you think the contour is correct?” means…

A. Asking opinion

B. Giving opinion

C. Complaining

D. Requesting

E. Ordering

Answer: A

10. “From my point of view, the data looks valid.” shows…

A. Asking permission

B. Asking question

C. Giving information

D. Giving opinion

E. Giving warning

Answer: D

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5. Translate Into Indonesian – 7 Items (Bilingual)

1. What do you think about this coordinate point?

Apa pendapatmu tentang titik koordinat ini?

2. In my opinion, the mapping result needs improvement.

Menurut saya, hasil pemetaan ini perlu diperbaiki.

3. Do you agree if we use a drone for this area?

Apakah kamu setuju jika kita menggunakan drone untuk area ini?

4. Personally, I believe this benchmark is not stable.

Secara pribadi, saya percaya benchmark ini tidak stabil.

5. What would you suggest for the next survey?

Apa saranmu untuk survei berikutnya?

6. I think we should re-check the contour lines.

Saya pikir kita harus mengecek ulang garis kontur.

7. How do you feel about using GNSS today?

Bagaimana pendapatmu tentang menggunakan GNSS hari ini?

6. Bonus Dialogue (Bilingual)

Andi: Do you think the contour map is accurate?

Andi: Menurutmu apakah peta kontur ini akurat?

Sari: From my point of view, it needs a little adjustment.

Sari: Menurut saya, peta ini perlu sedikit penyesuaian.

Andi: Should we re-check the slope area?

Andi: Apakah kita perlu mengecek ulang area lereng?

Sari: Yes, I think that’s the best option.

Sari: Ya, saya pikir itu pilihan terbaik.

Andi: Alright, let’s do it before we finalize the map.

Andi: Baik, mari kita lakukan sebelum kita finalisasi peta.

Sari: Good plan.

Sari: Rencana yang bagus.

7. Practice Question&Answers.

Conversation

1. Teacher: What do you think about the accuracy of this coordinate point?
Guru: Apa pendapatmu tentang akurasi titik koordinat ini?

Student:
I think it needs to be checked again because it looks slightly different from the benchmark.
Menurut saya perlu dicek lagi karena terlihat sedikit berbeda dari benchmark.

2. Teacher: Do you agree if we use a drone to survey this area?
Guru: Apakah kamu setuju jika kita menggunakan drone untuk area ini?

Student:
Yes, I agree. In my opinion, a drone will save more time.
Ya, saya setuju. Menurut saya, drone akan menghemat waktu.

3. Teacher: What is your opinion about the field condition today?
Guru: Apa pendapatmu tentang kondisi lapangan hari ini?

Student:
Personally, I feel the terrain is too muddy for the total station.

Secara pribadi, saya merasa medannya terlalu berlumpur untuk total station.

4. Teacher: What would you suggest to improve our mapping?
Guru: Apa saranmu untuk meningkatkan pemetaan kita?

Student:
I suggest adding more control points to get better accuracy.
Saya menyarankan menambah titik kontrol untuk mendapatkan akurasi yang lebih baik

5. Teacher: How do you feel about using GNSS today?
Guru: Bagaimana pendapatmu tentang menggunakan GNSS hari ini?

Student:
From my point of view, GNSS will work well because the sky is clear.
Menurut saya, GNSS akan bekerja dengan baik karena langit cerah.

6. Teacher: Do you think this contour line is correct?
Guru: Apakah menurutmu garis kontur ini sudah benar?

Student:
I think it’s almost correct, but it needs a little adjustment.
Saya pikir ini hampir benar, tetapi perlu sedikit penyesuaian.

7.Teacher: How do you see the stability of this benchmark?

Guru: Bagaimana pendapatmu tentang kestabilan benchmark ini?

Student:
In my opinion, the benchmark is not stable enough and should be replaced.
Menurut saya, benchmark ini kurang stabil dan harus diganti.

8. Teacher: Do you think we should re-measure the slope area?
Guru: Apakah kita perlu mengukur ulang area lereng ini?

Student:
Yes, I think so. The measurement looks inconsistent.
Ya, saya pikir begitu. Pengukurannya terlihat tidak konsisten.

9. Teacher: What do you think about the mapping result so far?
Guru: Bagaimana menurutmu hasil pemetaan sejauh ini?

Student:
I believe the result is good, but we still need more field data.
Saya percaya hasilnya bagus, tetapi kita masih perlu lebih banyak data lapangan.

10. Teacher: What would you suggest for the next step in this project?
Guru: Apa saranmu untuk langkah berikutnya dalam proyek ini?

Student:
I suggest checking all coordinate points before we finalize the map.
Saya sarankan mengecek semua titik koordinat sebelum finalisasi peta.

11. Teacher: Do you agree that this data should be collected again?
Guru: Apakah kamu setuju bahwa data ini harus dikumpulkan lagi?

Student:
Yes, I agree. In my opinion, some values are not reliable.
Ya, saya setuju. Menurut saya, beberapa nilai tidak dapat dipercaya.

12. Teacher: What do you think about using the new mapping software?
Guru: Apa pendapatmu tentang penggunaan software pemetaan yang baru?

Student:
I think the software is good because it processes the data faster.
Saya pikir software itu bagus karena memproses data lebih cepat.

13. Teacher: How do you feel about today’s measurement result?
Guru: Bagaimana pendapatmu tentang hasil pengukuran hari ini?

Student:
Personally, I believe the result is accurate, but we should still verify it.
Secara pribadi, saya percaya hasilnya akurat, tetapi kita tetap harus memverifikasinya.

14. Teacher: What would you suggest to reduce measurement errors?
Guru: Apa saranmu untuk mengurangi kesalahan pengukuran?

Student:
I suggest checking the equipment calibration before starting the survey.

Saya sarankan memeriksa kalibrasi alat sebelum memulai survei.

15. Teacher: Do you think the contour interval is suitable for this area?

Apakah menurutmu interval kontur ini cocok untuk area ini?

Student:
I think it is suitable, but a smaller interval would give better detail.
Saya pikir ini cocok, tetapi interval yang lebih kecil akan memberikan detail lebih baik.