The Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) ia a
species of hibiscus native to the west Africa. It is used for the production of
bast fiber and as an infusion. It is a herb, growing to 2 – 2.5 m tall. The
leaves are deeply three-to five lobed, 8 – 15 cm long, arranged alternately on
the stems.
The flowers are 8 – 10 cm in diameter, white
to plae yellow with a dark red spot at the base of each petal. They have fleshy
and bright red as the fruit matures. It takes about six months to mature.
The plant is considered to have
antihypertensive qualtities. Hibiscus, especially Roselle, has been used in
traditional medication as a diuretic, mild laxative and treatment for cardiac,
nerve diseases and cancer.
The red calyces of the plant are increasing
by exported to America and Europe, where they are used as food colorings.
Germany is the main importer. It can also be found in markets (as flowers or
syrup) in some places such as France, where there are Senegales immigrant
communities. The green leaves are used like a spicy version of spinach. They
give flavor to the Senegales fish and rice dish. In Africa, especially the
Sahel, roselle is commonly ised to make a sugary herbal tea that is commonly
sold on the street. The dried flowers can be found in every market.
(Soal UN Bahasa INggris SMP 2015)
1.
How tall
does the Roselle grow?
a.
1 – 2 cm
b.
2 – 2.5 m
c.
8 – 15 cm
d.
8 – 10 cm
2.
What is the
main idea of the fourth paragraph?
a.
Germany is
the main importer
b.
The red
calyces are found in markets
c.
The red
calyces are exported as food colorings
d.
The
Senegalese use the roselle to flavor their food
3.
“It takes
about six months to mature” (Paragraph 2)
The
underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
a.
Stop over
b.
Stay alive
c.
Grow fully
d.
Produce
highly
4.
How do
Americans and Europeans use the roselle?
a.
As food
colorings
b.
As a sugary
herbal tea
c.
For fish and
rice dishes
d.
Like a spicy
version of spinach
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