In the heart of the quaint town of Crestwood, two neighbors, Alice and Bob, found themselves constantly badgering each other over their differences. The once serene atmosphere was clouded by a constant air of concern and disagreement that seemed to linger between their homes.
- quaint = unik/aneh dengan cara yang menarik
- badgering = mengganggu/mengusik terus-menerus
- serene = tenang/damai
- concern = kekhawatiran/perhatian
- linger = bertahan/mengulur waktu
Alice, an environmentalist, believed in sustainable practices and eco-friendly living. On the contrary, Bob, a technology enthusiast, embraced innovation without a second thought to its ecological impact. Their opposing values created a deep divide, leaving no room for converse.
- ecological = ekologis/berkaitan dengan ekologi
- converse = berbalik/berkebalikan
One day, as the tension reached its peak, the town’s community center decided to host a neighborhood meeting, recognizing the need to find common ground. The facilitator, realizing the indispensable nature of resolving conflicts, urged Alice and Bob to put aside their differences and work towards a solution that was more likely to lead to harmony.
- common ground = titik temu/kesamaan pendapat
- indispensable = tak tergantikan/sangat penting
- urge = dorongan/dorongan kuat
- to put aside = mengesampingkan/menyingkirkan
- more likely to lead = lebih cenderung untuk memimpin/lebih mungkin untuk mengarahkan
Reluctantly, Alice and Bob agreed to meet in the center of the town, a symbolic gesture of their willingness to find a resolution. Surrounded by concerned neighbors, they began to converse, expressing their fears and hopes. As the conversation unfolded, it became apparent that their values, though different, stemmed from a shared desire for a better community.
- symbolic gesture = gerakan simbolis/tindakan simbolis
- Converse = berbalik/berkebalikan
- unfolded = terungkap/mengungkapkan
- apparent = jelas/nyata
- stemmed from = berasal dari/berakar dari
In the spirit of compromise, they decided to set aside their personal preferences and collaborate on a community project that would benefit both the environment and technological innovation. The process of finding common ground led them to come up with a compromise that not only mended their strained relationship but also transformed their once-divided neighborhood into a hub of cooperation and understanding.
- compromise = kompromi/perdamaian
- to set aside = mengesampingkan/menyingkirkan
- common ground = titik temu/kesamaan pendapat
- to come up with a compromise = mencapai kompromi/menemukan kesepakatan
- mended = diperbaiki/diperbaiki
- strained = tegang/tertekan
- a hub of cooperation = pusat kerjasama/pusat kerjasama
The story of Alice and Bob serves as a reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable differences, finding a middle ground can pave the way for a brighter, more harmonious future. The town of Crestwood, once on the brink of discord, became a beacon of unity, all thanks to the transformative power of compromise and understanding.
- insurmountable = tak teratasi/tak terlampaui
- pave = membuka jalan/mempermudah
- discord = perselisihan/kekacauan
- a beacon of unity = mercusuar persatuan/penanda persatuan
