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RANGKUMAN MATERI

KD 1.2 UNGKAPAN MENGAKUI KESALAHAN

Read the dialogue below and answer some questions by choosing a, b, c, d, or e

Syafik : Hey, where’s my cake? I haven’t eaten it. Sakira : I don’t know

Syafik : It must have been you who ate my cake Sakira : Right, are you accusing me ?

Syafik : So what’s the chocolate dot on your face over there?

Sakira : All right, I admit that I was very hungry. Will youy forgive me? 1. What made Syafik angry?

a. Sakira has stolen his cake b. Sakira wants to eat the cake

c. His cake has missed while he hasn’t eaten yet d. Sakira said,” She didn’t know

e. sakira has eaten his cake 2. What did Syafik say? a. Where’s my cake? b. I haven’t eaten yet

c. It must have been you who ate my cake d. right, are you accusing me?

e. I don’t know

3. What did Sakira say to deny it? a. Where’s my cake?

b. I haven’t eaten yet

c. It must have been you who ate my cake d. right, are you accusing me?

e. I don’t know

4. Did she really eat the cake? a. No, she didn’t

b. We don’t know c. Yes, she did d. I don’t think so e. Yes, she can

5. What did Sakira say to admit it? a. Right, are you accusing me?

b. All right, I admit that I was very hungry c. I don’t know

d. Where’s my cake? e. I haven’t eaten it

6. Abu Bakar : Oh, My God! You broke my glases. Abu Thalib : ………

a. It’s O.K

b. All right, it doesn’t matter c. I’m sorry. It was an accident d. Sure

e. It’s all right

7. Salimah : Hey, What happened with my bag? Sakinnah : ………..

a. Oh, it was my fault. I dropped the coffee on it. I’m sorry b. What do you mean?

c. It’s O.K

d. Oh, Please forgive me

e. Oh, it wasn’t my fault. Don’t accuse me!

8. Fachril : What’s wrong with my calculator? It’s difficult to press the button. Farida : ……….

a. Please forgive me

b. It’s my fault. I have dropped it. I’m sorry c. It’s not my fault, I don’t know

d. That’s good

e. That’s O.K. Don’t worry

9. You forget to feed your cat for a day. Your mother knew it. She was angry. You admitted your carelessness. What would you say?

a. It’s not my fault

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c. All right, I did that. I’m sorry, Mom d. I’m sorry, Mom but it’s not my fault e. That’s not problem

10. Your friend has bought a new mobile phone. You borrow it. You press any button so it’s broken. What will you say?

a. Sorry, it’s not my mistake b. All right, I didn’t do that c. I’m sorry, it’s my fault d. That’s not problem

e. It’s O.K. I will buy a new one for you

KD 1.2 UNGKAPAN BERJANJI

Complete the dialogue with the expressions

Vita and her mother are in the supermarket. When they are looking around, suddenly… (Crashed!!)

Vita : Oops!!...Oh no!...the glass is broken………(1) Mrs. Candra : How come?

Vita : Er……em… (The shopkeeper approaches them) Shopkeeper : Excuse me. Did you break this glass?

Vita : That’s right but it was an accident. I think you shouldn’t have put the glass too close to the edge.

Shopkeeper : ……….(2). I’m so sorry, but the glass is broken. Vita : So what should we do now?

Shopkeeper : Well, ………..(3) Mrs. Candra : O.K.

(After paying for the glass….)

Vita : ……….(4)

Mrs. Candra : It’s allright, dear. Next time, just be careful. Vita : I will, Mom. ………(5)

Mrs. Candra : O.K. Now, let’s just go home.

1. a. I’m very sorry, Mom b. What should I do, Mom?

c. Well, actually, that’s not the problem d. Please go to the cashier and pay the fine e. I promise it won’t happen anymore 2. a. I’m very sorry, Mom

b. What should I do, Mom?

c. Well, actually, that’s not the problem d. Please go to the cashier and pay the fine e. I promise it won’t happen anymore

6. Your mother advised you to study hard because your math score was not good enough. You promised to study harder. What would you say?

a. It’s O.K. I will study hard

b. I promise to study hard, so my math score will be better c. My math score is not good so I try to open my book d. It makes me difficult

e. I keep your promise

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Budi, his little sister and his father are in the living room now. They are watching TV while the rain is still coming down hard outside.

Budi : Dad, Can I go out now? Dad : Where are you going to go?

Budi : I will go to Adi’s house. I am going to discuss the exercises that my English teacher has given to us.

Dad : You know that it’s still rain out side. Can you wait until the rain stops? Budi : No, I can’t. I have promised with Adi.

Dad : All right, Don’t forget to bring your raincoat and Be careful on the way. You must promise that you don’t come back home late.

Budi : Sure, I will keep my promise

7. Why will Budi go to Adi’s house? a. he wants to play with him

b. he wants to be accompanied by his father

c. he will discuss the exercises from His English teacher d. he will ask the exercises from His English teacher e. he wants to discuss the exercises with His English teacher 8. Is he allowed by his father?

a. Yes, he isn’t b. No, he isn’t c. Yes, he is d. Of course not e. It’s O.K

9. What does his father say to Budi? a. He will come back home soon

b. He mustn’t promise that he won’t come back home soon c. Budi keeps his promise

d. His father promise that he will come back home soon e. Budi must promise that he will come back home on time

10. Your mother is angry with you because you always wake up late most of the time. You promise to get up on time. What will you say?

a. I promises to get up early b. I’ll remember to get up early c. I don’t promise to wake up on time d. I promise to be a diligent boy e. I promise to wake up early

KD 1.2 UNGKAPAN MENYALAHKAN, MENUDUH

Choose the best answer from the dialogue below

Mr. Sulaiman : ………..(1) Are we too busy that we didn’t care of her much? Mrs. Sulaiman : Are you trying to say that it is all my fault that Ria got bad mark? Mr. Sulaiman : No, I just say………..(2)

Mrs. Sulaiman : But it seems to me like an accusation. Mr. Sulaiman : Alright, If you say that. ……….(3)

Mrs. Sulaiman : Dear, don’t you think that I work all the time to help you supporting the family?

Mr. Sulaiman : Yes, I appreciate it. But we are fine now. Please get back to the family. ……….(4)

Mrs. Sulaiman : Are you sure?

Mr. Sulaiman : Yes, Besides, I’ve just got a promotion to be the marketing manager in my company.

Mrs. Sulaiman : that’s good. ……….(5) Mr. Sulaiman : Thanks, sweetheart.

1. a. That we are too busy

b. I’ll stop my activity to take care of my family c. I think I can handle our family financial problem d. I’m wondering why Ria’s mark is bad

e. Do you feel that you have ignored your daughter 2. a. That we are too busy

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e. Do you feel that you have ignored your daughter 4 a. That we are too busy

e. Do you feel that you have ignored your daughter 5. a. That we are too busy

e. Do you feel that you have ignored your daughter

read the dialogue carefully and try to choose the best answer

Jeni : one more thing troubles me Vita : What is it?

Jeni : I still haven’t worked things out with Mitha, a student of Grade XII. Vita : What happened between you and her?

Jeni : Well, I hurt her feelings but I didn’t realize that. Vita : You haven’t asked for an apology, have you? Jeni : I haven’t. Ugh…it was my fault, wasn’t it?

Vita : Yeah, I think so. Have you thought about explaining things to her? Jeni : Yeah, and I will ask for an apology, too.

Vita : That’s good. Just be tactful. Don’t make things worse Jeni : I’ll remember that. Thanks for your advice, anyway. Vita : Don’t mention it.

Jeni : Well, Vita. I think that’s all I want to tell you about.

Vita : O.K. Thank you for telling me. And I wish you luck in your new place. Jeni : Thanks. Bye-bye now

Vita : Goodbye. 6. What’s wrong with Jeni? a. she’ll remember that

b. She hurts Mitha’s feelings but she didn’t realize that c. She has explained about her fault

d. She will ask for an apology

e. she wants to tell Mitha about her fault 7. What does Vita advice to Jeni?

a. She will ask an apology to Mitha

b. She hurts Mitha”s feelings so she will ask an apology

c. She suggests to Jeni for explaining things to Mitha, So everything will be clear enough

d. She thinks that’s all she wants e. She wish she luck in her new place 8. What will Jeni do?

a. She will ask for an apology

b. She will tell that it’s not her mistake c. She will explain her feelings d. She will hurt Mitha’s feelings e. she will be tactful

9. Sakinah : It’s my fault. Why do I break my relationships with Wildan? Actually, He is a kind and loyal man that I haven’t met before. Oh….I regret. Why do I trust to the gossip?.

Inayah : ………. a. It’s your fault. Don’t worry

b. It’s O.K. No problem c. You’re doing too much

d. I really wish you can get the other man e. Perhaps that’ll teach you

10. Salwa : Oh, My Lord. The cat has made a mess in my room again. Safira : Hmmm. ……… Why did you leave your door open?

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e. What did you expect?

KD 1.2 UNGKAPAN KEINGINTAHUAN, HASRAT

Read the dialogue carefully and choose the best answer to complete it

Rina : ……….(1) Mrs. Dame : What is it, dear?

Rina : It’s about my dad! Lately, he has been snoring in his sleep. I can hear his snoring from my room. It is pretty loud. ………(2)

Mrs. Dame : Many things, Rina. People snore because they have allergies, catch a cold, or probably have a sinus infection. Also, if a person is overweight or drinks alcohol, they are most likely to snore in their sleep.

Rina : Well, my dad is not overweight and he doesn’t drink

Mrs. Dame : Ha…ha…ha…I do not say he drinks or being overweight. I was just telling you some of the reasons why people snore, Rina.

Rina : ……….(3)

Mrs. Dame : No, but only if the reasons are what I have mentioned before. It can be easily cured. But, I know there are people who have surgeries since they

have a very deviated septum. It is not only to make them stop snoring but also to help them to breath better.

Rina : ……….(4)

People : It is a condition where the tissue and cartilage that separates the two nostrils in a person’s nose is crooked.

Rina : Oh, well. I should tell my dad to visit his doctor.

Mrs. Dame : You definitely should. Snoring is more a symptom than the actual diseases. Give my regards to your father, Rina. ………..(5). Rina : Thank you, Mrs. Dame. Have a good day!

1. a. is snoring harmful, Mrs. Dame?

b. What do you mean by a deviated septum? c. Mrs. Dame, may I ask you some questions? d. I hope he will feel better, soon

e. Do you know what causes people to snore? 2. a. is snoring harmful, Mrs. Dame?

e. Do you know what causes people to snore?

6. Vita : …………. you can go with me to the bookstore Zaskiya : Sure, I have nothing to do now. Vita : So, what are we waiting for?

Zaskiya : Let’s go! a. I will go

b. I don’t wish c. I wait d. I wonder if e. I don’t wonder if

7. Usman : We have passed from High school. InsyaAllah, I will continue to University. How about you?

Latifa : Well, ……….to study in University because my parents haven’t been able to give me fee for studying there

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b. I will continue c. I suggest

d. I don’t think I can e. I have no wish to

8. Salim : Oh…It’s difficult to do this homework, Faruk. Can you help me? Faruk : I’m sorry, I will pick my sister up in her school right now. Salim : ……… you can give a favor for five minutes only.

a. I don’t wish b. I wonder if c. I am wish d. I have no wish to e. I will help

9. Dani : look at the man. I bet he is a rich man

Yudha : Wow! Well, I think becoming a rich man gives a lot of pleasure. What do you think?

Dani : Well, ………..to be rich. Yudha : Why not?

Dani : Yep, I only wish to become wealthy and healthy, ha….ha. Yudha : Right. Time will tell

a. I don’t wish b. I will c. I don’t think d. I wish

e. I will help you

10. You were going to the mall two days ago. When you came in the Electronic Shop, you saw a tape recorder. You wanted to buy it but you had less money. You only looked it without do anything. What would you say?

a. I don’t wonder if I have much money to buy that tape recorder b. I have no wish to buy it because I have much money

c. I wish I have much money, so I can buy it d. It’s going to be grazy if I don’t buy it e. I hope I can get it in the other shop

KD 1.2 UNGKAPAN MENYATAKAN BERBAGAI SIKAP

Complete the blanks in the dialogue with the appropriate expression

Yoland : Reza told me that he had bought a new hand phone for two million rupiahs. Annisa : ………..(1)?

Yoland : An Asus-Zenfone – I’m not sure what type.

Annisa : ………(2)? An N 70 for one million?...(3) Yoland : Well,……….(4).

Annisa : But they don’t make N 70 for less than three millions. Yoland : Well,……….(5)

1. a. Sounds pretty cheap to me b. Well, you have to ask him c. Are you sure

d. I think that’s what he said e. What kind is it

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e. What kind is it

6. Hamidah : I think BLT that has been given by our government to poor people is the best program at this moment.

Hasan : ………because it can make our people to be the lazy ones. They only receive some money without work. That’s ridiculous.

a. I’m against the idea b. I Suppose so c. Yes, absolutely d. I agree completely e. You’re right

7. Laila : Our country isn’t fresh anymore. There are much pollution that is caused by the exhaust fumes. I think we must start to make our country, a green place. Rusdi : ……… You know that the leaves can absorb the damage

chemical fumes from the vehicle. a. No way!

b. Nope! c. I suppose so

d. I couldn’t disagree more e. I’m against the idea

8. You’re at the meeting now. The chief of meeting announces the meeting decision. One of the member of meeting hands up and he says that the result of it isn’t suitable with him. What will he say?

a. I agree completely b. Yes, absolutely c. I suppose so

d. I couldn’t agree more e. I couldn’t disagree more

9. Hafid : Rima, Will you marry me? I wish you won’t refuse it.

Rima : ………! You have made me broken heart. You have been broken by your girl friend and you want to come back to me. It’s foolish thing.

a. I suppose so b. No way c. Agree

d. It’s not problem e. Don’t worry

10. Luluk : Nikmah, Look at the news on TV. We know that SBY and Budiono are

the best Candidate for our president. They have the same opinions to make our country in progress. Nikmah : ………..because I have the other Candidate, like Mega and Prabowo. They are better than others. They have a vision to take full attention for our people, Especially the farmers.

a. I agree

b. I’m sorry, but I have to disagree c. I suppose so

d. You’re right e. It’s not problem

SOAL LATIHAN

Answer the questions below by crossing out (a, b, c, d, or e)

1. It was 9 o’clock. You had fifteen minutes for a rest. You didn’t go to the canteen but you were going to library. You took a magazine and read it. You liked the story very much. Suddenly, the bell was ringing. You prepared to come in the class. You took the magazine back in the wrong shelf.. The librarian was angry. What would you say?

a. I suppose so

b. I wish I can borrow it c. I’m sorry. It’s my fault d. Are you accusing me? e. I think I will

2. Mr Joko : John, Look at this. It’s your report in this semester. You got scores under SKM. They are Physic, Biology, and Art. They are difficult, aren’t they? John : No, They aren’t. It’s my fault Why I didn’t study in UAS two weeks ago.

But………..to repair my score in the next semester. a. no way!

b. I’m sorry it’s my mistake c. I agree with you

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3 Adi : Do you know my translator? Edi : No, I don’t

Adi : I got information that you borrowed my translator one hour ago. C’mon Edi, I need it now. I will use for looking for the meaning into Indonesia some words in my exercises.

Edi : ……… I have my own translator. If you need it, you may lend to me. Here you are. a. It’s your fault

b. I think I will buy it c. Are you accusing me? d. No way

e. All right take it easy

4. Alfi : Hi, What’s up with you. Why do you look so sad? Is there a problem?

Fifi : Yes, there is. I always fail in English test. Actually, I have studied hard when English test began. But Everything that I do, it’s useless.……to be a smart student, especially for English subject.

a. I think I will b. All right I will c. It’s my mistake d. I really wish e. I don’t wonder

5. Elizabeth : I’m really confuse now. I am faced to take two choices by my parent. Huanzu : What is that?

Elizabeth : first, my mom asks me to help her in our shop after I have passed from senior high school. Second, My dad wants me to continue in University.

Huanzu : If I were you, I would choose the second. Maybe, I can continue my study and I can assist my mom in my leisure time.

Elizabeth : ……….. a. Are you accusing me? b. It’s your fault

c. Sound good. I won’t do your advice d. I wish I can’t do it

e. That’s just what I think, of course

Complete the blanks in the dialogue with the appropriate expression

Mr Lukman is in hurry now, He doesn’t go to work. He goes to Salim’s school because he got a summons letter from Counselor yesterday. He is in counselor’s room now.

Mr Lukman : Good morning, Sir. I’m Lukman, Salim’s father.

Counselor : Morning, Mr. Lukman. Do you know that you are called today? It’s about your son. Mr. Lukman : What’s wrong with him?

Counselor : Salim didn’t follow the subject at the third and fourth period in the class. It happened three times. They are on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Mr. Lukman : Where did he go, Sir?

Counselor : I didn’t know exactly but three teachers came to me and reported what Salim’s doing in the class. Mr. Lukman : I see. ………..(1) why I don’t pay attention much to my son. You know that I go to work early in the morning and I come back home in the night. I am very busy person. ……(2) I have much time to know about Salim’s progress in the school.

Counselor : I think you can discuss with your son when you had leisure time. You can use it for talking about his study.

Mr. Lukman : …………..(3). I know that’s difficult but I will effort to do it. …….(4) to take care him Counselor : ………..(5). You have to know how much attention that your son needs from you. Mr. Lukman : I hope so. Thanks for your advice, Sir.

Counselor : Don’t mention it

6. a. I promise 9. a. I promise

b. Perhaps that’ll teach you b. Perhaps that’ll teach you c. I suppose so c. I suppose so

d. I wish d. I wish e. It’s my fault e. it’s my fault 7. a. I promise 10. a. I promise

b. Perhaps that’ll teach you b. Perhaps that’ll teach you c. I suppose so c. I suppose so

d. I wish d. I wish e. It’s my fault e. It’s my fault 8. a. I promise

b. Perhaps that’ll teach you c. I suppose so

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KD 5.2 TEKS BERBENTUK EXPLANATION

Read the following text to answer questions 1 to 5

The petroleum we obtain to day was formed under the ground for many millions of years. In the past, small animals living in the sea sank to the seabed when they died. Layers of these creatures built up over millions of years, and the actions of heat, pressure and bacteria turned their bodies into petroleum. The petroleum spread through porous rocks until it came to impervious rocks. In this way, pockets of petroleum were formed beneath the ground. Over many thousands of years, this land rose above the sea, and deposits of oil are now found on or near land.

Oil companies employ scientists to study rocks and discover where oil is likely to be found. If it seems likely that oil exists beneath their feet, they will draw a narrow hole to find out whether there is any oil.. They may be unsuccessful, if a new field is being explored, there is one chance in nine of discovering petroleum.

1. What is the text about? a. Deposits of oil b. Pockets of petroleum c. Impervious rocks d. The petroleum e. Oil companies

2. The first paragraph is about……… a. how petroleum was formed

b. small animals living in the sea-bed c. how long petroleum was formed d. what has happened beneath the ground e. the spread of petroleum

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

a. Heat, pressure and bacteria play an important role in the formation of petroleum b. Scientists always succeeded in finding a new oil field

c. Scientists are employed to form petroleum

d. Animals living in the sea-bed bring deposits of oil to the surface of water e. Oil is usually found on the water surface

4. “………..and deposits of oil are now found on or near land.” (Paragraph 1) The underlined word means………..

a. appeared b. discovered c. come d. floated e. shown

5. “The petroleum spread through porous rocks until it came to impervious rocks.” (Paragraph 1). The underlined word means “not allowing anything to……….”

a. catch up b. suffer from c. break into d. pass through e. look at

6. The doctor is examining the patient at the moment. Change that sentences into the passive

a. At the moment, the patient has examined by the doctor b. The doctor is examined by the patient at the moment c. The doctor is being examined by the patient at the moment d. The patient is being examined by the doctor at the moment e. The patient is examined by the doctor at the moment

7. His luxurious house will be sold by the rich man to pay for his debt. What does the active form from the sentence above?

a. To pay for his debt, the rich man will be sold his luxurious house b. The rich man will sell his luxurious house to pay for his debt c. The rich man will be sell his luxurious house to pay for his debt d. The rich man will be sold his luxurious house to pay for his debt e. The luxurious house will be sell by the rich man to pay for his debt

8. Wina came late this morning…………..the teacher didn’t allow her to join the class. a. and

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9. Most women have good talent for various fields………..they are forced to stay at home, taking care of her family.

a. yet b. so c. because d. and e. or

10. The labours have been working in that company for five years ………they don’t get any increasing salary.

a. so that b. even though c. because d. and e. therefore

Read the text below to answer questions 11 to 14

Rain

Rain always comes from clouds. But where do clouds come from? How does all the water get into the sky? Think about your bathroom. There is hot water in your bath. Steam goes up from the hot water. The steam makes small clouds in the bathroom. These warm clouds meet the cold walls and windows. Then we see small drops of water on the walls and windows.

The world is like your bathroom. The water in the oceans is warm when the sun shines on it. Some of this water goes up into the sky and makes clouds. The wind carries the clouds for hundreds of kilometers. The clouds meet the cold air in the sky. Then we’ll see drops of water after the condensation of clouds to water. The drops of water are rain.

The rain falls and runs into rivers. Rivers run into oceans. And the water from the oceans changes into clouds and becomes rain. So water is always moving from oceans to clouds to rain to rivers to oceans.

11. The text describes…….. a. how rain falls b. the function of rain c. the formation of rain d. the process of condensation e. how the sea water goes to the sky

12. Which of the following is the correct cycle of the rain? a. Water, clouds, condensation, evaporation, rain b. Water, condensation, clouds, evaporation, rain c. Water, evaporation, clouds, condensation, rain d. Rain, water, clouds, evaporation, condensation e, Water, rain, condensation, clouds, evaporation

13.. “The clouds meet the cold air in the sky. Then we’ll see drops of water after the condensation of clouds to water.” (Paragraph 3). The underlined word means the changing of………

a. gas to steam b. gas to liquid c. liquid to gas d. water to steam e. cloud to steam

14. What makes the clouds change into small drops of water? a. The wind

b. The hot water c. The sun-light d. The moving air e. The cold temperature

15. Ferry hit a tree on the way home from school………he drove carelessly yesterday. a. since

b. so c. and d. although e. but

16. What is the passive sentence from the sentence below?

The students have been doing the examination when the headmaster enters the classroom.

a. When the headmaster enters the classroom, the students have been doing the Examination

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c. The examination have been being done by the students when the headmaster enters the classroom

d. The examination has been being done by the students when the headmaster enters the classroom.

e. When the headmaster enters the classroom, the students has been being done by the Examination

Read the text below to answer questions 17 to 20

In winter there is snow on the mountains. When spring comes and the sun comes out, it shines onto the snow. The snow melts. The melting snow turns into water and flows off the mountain and enters the rivers. The huge amount of water makes the water level rise.

If rocks and concreted areas surround rivers they can cause floods. If it rains the rain falls onto the rock. Nothing can soak up the water. The water flows down the rocks and into the river.

When it rains for a long time the huge amount of rain cannot soak into the soil. The water forms small stream. The stream all lead to the main river and feed it. As the water enters the river, the water level rises. If there is not a dam on the bank of the river the river will flood.

During spring while the rivers are still blocked by ice, floods occur in Siberia. The snow melts but the river is unable to flow because of the ice. The river stops and builds up. When it gets up as high as the ice, it is already so high that it causes a flood.

Though floods occur in most parts of the world they do not occur very often. In the past 250 years there were 150 major floods. The most flood-prone river is the Huang He River (also called the Yellow River and China’s Sorrow) which is located in Northern China.

17. What type of the text is the text above? a. Descriptive

b. procedure c. narrative d. explanation e. recount

18. What is the purpose of the text above? a. To entertain the readers

b. To discuss about something c. To describe something in the past d. To retell a past event

e. To explain the process something 19. Why does the snow melt?

a. There is snow on the mountains b. The rains fall onto the rock c. The sun shines onto the snow d. The snow turns into water e. The water flows down the rock

20. Which of the followings is NOT TRUE according to the text? a. The sun comes out in the spring

b. Rain for a long time can make floods c. Flood can make snow on the mountains melt d. Concreted areas can cause floods

e. Dam can prevent floods

KD 5.2 TEKS BERBENTUK EXPLANATION

Read the following text to answer questions 1 to 5

Speech production is made possible by the specialized movements of our vocal organs that generate speech sound waves.

Like all sound production requires a source of energy. The source of energy for speech production is steady stream of air that comes from the lungs as we exhale. When we breathe normally, the air stream is inaudible. To become audible, the air stream must vibrate rapidly. The vocal cords cause the air stream to vibrate

As we talk, the vocal cords open and close rapidly, choopping up the steady air stream into a series of puffs. These puffs are heard as a buzz. But this buzz is still not a speech.

To produce speech sound, the vocal tract must change shape. During speech we continually alter the shape of the vocal tract by moving the tongue and lips, etc. These movements change the acoustic properties of the vocal tract, which in turn produce the different sounds of speech.

1. The function of our vocal organ is……….. a. to create sound

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2. The energy we need to speak is gained from…… a. the lungs

b. the body c. the food we eat d. the air we breathe e. the water we drink

3. The following statements are true except ……… a. Vocal organs generate speech sound waves b. Speech production requires a source of energy

c. When we are talking, the vocal cords open and close quickly d. To produce speech sound, the vocal cords must alter its shape e. Buzz is a form of speech

4. The paragraphs above tell us about…….. a. speech production

b. the process of speech production c. the energy of speech production d. activities of speech

e. buzz in the speech production

5. Which statement is true according to the text? a. Buzz is a part of speech organ

b. Tongue and lips are the acoustic properties c. Air stream is inaudible because it does not vibrate

d. To produce speech sound, the vocal tract must remain the same e. During the speech, we continually keep the shape of the vocal tract

Read the following text to answer questions 6 to 10

Speech Production

The gross components of the speech system are the lungs, trachea (windpipe), larynx (organ of speech production), pharyngeal cavity (throat), oral or buccal cavity (mouth), and nasal cavity (nose).

In technical discussions, the pharyngeal and oral cavities are usually grouped into one unit referred to as the vocal tract, and the nasal cavity is often called the nasal tract. Accordingly, the vocal tract begins at the output of the larynx (vocal cords or glottis) and terminates at the input to the lips. The nasal tract begins at the velum and ends at the nostrils. When the velum (a trapdoor-like mechanism at the back of the oral cavity) is lowered, the nasal tract is acoustically coupled to the vocal tract to produce the nasal sounds of speech.

Meanwhile, air enters the lungs via the normal breathing mechanism. As air is expelled from the lungs through the trachea, the tensed vocal cords within the larynx are caused to vibrate by the airflow. The airflow is chopped into quasi-periodic pulses, which later are modulated in frequency in passing through the throat, the oral cavity, and possibly the nasal cavity. Depending on the positions of the various articulators (i.e. jaw, tongue, velum, lips and mouth), different sounds are produced.

In the physiological mechanism for creating speech, the lungs and the associated muscles act as the source of the air for exciting the vocal mechanism. The muscle force pushes air out of the lungs and through the trachea.

When the vocal cords are tensed, the airflow causes them to vibrate, producing so called voiced speech sounds. When the vocal cords are relaxed, in order to produce a sound, the airflow either must pass through a constriction in the vocal tract and thereby become turbulent, producing so called unvoiced sounds, or it can build up pressure behind a point of the total closure is opened, the pressure is suddenly and abruptly release, causing a brief transient sound.

1. The following are the gross components of the speech system, except……. a. Larynx

b. kidney c. trachea d. throat e. nose

2. Where does the vocal tract start? a. at the velum

b. at the nostrils c. at the input to the lips d. at the output of the larynx e. at the ends of the throat

3. What makes the tensed vocal cords within the larynx vibrate? a. the airflow

b. the quasi-periodic pulses c. the various articulators d. the vocal tract

e. the associated muscles

4. What will the vocal cords do to produce a sound while relaxing? a. pushing up within a cylinder or vibrating

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c. passing through a constriction in the vocal tract or building up pressure behind a point of the total closure within the vocal tract

d. releasing a transient sound or producing voiced speech sound

e. generating different articulation or modifying the nature of the sound produced 5. The main idea of the last paragraph is…………

a. the mechanism of the pharyngeal cavity

b. how the vocal tract produced the nasal sounds of speech c. the gross components of the speech system

d. the classification of the oral cavities e. how the vocal cords produced a sound

SOAL LATIHAN

Read the following text to answer questions 1 to 5

Snore no more

Snoring has been associated with sleep apnea, a breathing disorder linked to elevated blood pressure, cardiovascular stress, headaches, depression, and fatigue.

Snoring, very simple, is caused by the vibration of the soft tissues at the back of the throat. In general, three factors contribute to these vibrations. They are weak muscles, masses encroaching on the airway (in children, for instance, snoring can almost always be traced to enlarged tonsils and adenoids), and obstructed nasal breathing.

The first factor-weak muscles, explains why most snoring takes place during deep stages of sleep, when throat muscles relax and the tongue falls back, causing vibration. Understanding gravity, you can easily see why snoring often occurs when people sleep on their backs.

The second factor-things that crowd the airway, can sometimes be blamed on heredity. While the average sized uvula (that fleshly lobe shaped structure that hangs in the back of your throat) measures a quarter inch, some poor souls have one that’s four times as long. Other traits can exacerbate snoring, too. Obese people are three times more likely to snore than thin ones (their bulkiness extends throughout their bodies). And smokers’ throats are irritated daily, causing mucous membranes to swell, narrowing the airway.

The third factor-obstructed nasal breathing, can have many causes. Congestion, allergies, polyps, even a deviated septum are just a few.

In some cases, a sleeper’s airway may be completely blocked, causing breathing to stop for a period before the sleeper is jolted partially awake, gasps for air and falls back to sleep. Then the process is repeated. Known as

obstructive sleep apnea, this condition can lead to severe cardiac and pulmonary problems, even death.

1. The following are the terms associated with snoring, except …….. a. sleep apnea, cardiovascular, stress, headaches

b. breathing disorder linked to elevated blood pressure c. stress, depression, fatigue, headaches

d. sleep apnea, depression, confusion e. cardiovascular, stress, depression, fatigue 2. Simply said, snoring is caused by………..

a. the vibration of the soft tissue on the lips and mouth b. the vibration of the tongue and teeth in the mouth

c. the vibration of the air around the mouth powered by the tongue d. the vibration of the soft flesh around the neck

e. the vibration of the soft tissues at the back of the throat 3. The three factors contribute to the vibration are……… a. weak muscles, tiring and obstructed nasal breathing

b. the enlarge of tonsil and adenoids and obstructed nasal breathing, tiring

c. weak muscles, masses encroaching on the air way and obstructed nasal breathing d. the masses encroaching on the air way and obstructed nasal breathing

e. the enlarged tonsils and adenoids, obstructed nasal breathing

4. Most snoring happened to people who sleeps on his/her back is caused by…….. a. enlarged tonsil

b. weak muscles c. obese

d. polyp

e. breathing disorder

5. The general statement to position the reader in the text above is……….

a. Weak muscles explain why most snoring takes place during deep stages of sleep b. Things that crowd the airway can sometimes be blamed on heredity

c. Obstructed nasal breathing can have many causes

d. Snoring has been associated with sleep apnea, a breathing disorder linked to elevated blood pressure, cardiovascular stress, headaches, depression and fatigue

f. Snoring, very simply, is caused by the vibration of the soft tissue at the back of the Throat

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1. Typically, a person with sleep apnea will actually stop breathing for short amounts of time, 30 to 300 times a night

2. When a person has sleep apnea, his or her breathing is irregular during sleep 3. It can be a big problem if the person doesn’t get enough oxygen

4. Snoring is also one symptom of a serious sleep disorder known as sleep apnea a. 1 – 2 – 4 – 3

b. 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 c. 3 – 2 – 4 – 1 d. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 e. 4 – 2 – 1 – 3

7. The chemical and heat change woodchips into pulp. The passive form from the sentence above is………

a. The woodchips are being changed into pulp by the chemical and heat b. The chemical and heat had changed woodchips into pulp

c. The chemical and heat are changed woodchips by into pulp d. The woodchips is changed into pulp by the chemical and heat e. The woodchips are changed into pulp by the chemical and heat

8. Indonesian women are able to study high and have the equal right and position as men………R.A Kartini struggle.

a. because b. but c. therefore d. and e. since

Read the following text to answer questions 9 to 11

A spider web looks delicate but it is very strong. It can hold 4000 times a spider’s weight. But how does it form?

First the spider spins a thread of silk. The thread gets blown over to a branch by the wind. Then she makes another two threads and makes a Y shape. Next she makes more threads and they look like spokes off a wheel. Then the spider goes in a spiral, out and back in, sits in the middle and waits for food.

This is how a web is formed.

9. What is the communicative purpose of the text above? a. To entertain the reader

b. To tell the past events

c. To persuade the reader about the problem d. To describe a particular person, place or thing

e. To explain the process involved in the formation of workings of natural 10.What is the best title from the text above?

a. What a spider does b. How a spider’s web forms c. A spider spins a thread silk d. A spider weight

e. Why a spider’s web forms

11.We can find the general statement in paragraph……….. a. 1

b. 2 c. 3 d. 1 and 2 e. 2 and 3

12. The tsunami collapsed the building in the seashore. Change into passive sentence.

a. The tsunami had collapsed the building in the seashore b. The building in the seashore had collapsed by the tsunami c. The building in the seashore was collapsed by the tsunami d. The tsunami was collapsed the building in the seashore

e. The building in the seashore was being collapsed by the tsunami

13. Hemp was grown throughout history………….it’s versality. It can be used to make many different things.

a. because b. since c. due to d. although e. so

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compression of layers of participles into a solid form. Sediments such as sand and mud settle on to the floors of oceans and lakes. Over a long period of time, several layers of sediments collect on the floor. These layers are pressed together over many thousands of years, fusing the small solid particles of mud and sand to form solid rock. This type of rock is called sedimentary rock.

14. The text above tells us about………. a. How are sedimentary rocks formed? b. Why are sedimentary rocks formed? c. These layers are pressed together

d. The small solid particles of mud and sand

e. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compression of layers 15. How are sedimentary rocks formed?

a. The sedimentary rocks are formed by the pressing of layers b. The sedimentary rocks are formed by mud and sand

c. The sedimentary rocks are formed by the compression of layers of participles d. The sedimentary rocks are formed by over a long period of time

e. The sedimentary rocks are formed by solid rocks

Read the following text to answer questions 16 to 20

Riding a bicycles is a great way to get around. Bicycles are quiet, fun to ride, and you don’t need gas or electricity to make them go. You just use the power of your legs.

Bicycles have two wheels. One wheel is in front of the other. You swing your legs over the bike, sit down and start pedaling.

The heart of every bicycle is its frame. Most bicycles have frames made of thin metal tubes. The best frames are light and strong. A seat, called a saddle, is in the middle of the frame. You can make the seat higher or lower.

Bicycle wheels usually have wire spokes. Spokes help the wheel keep its round shape. Inflatable tires fit on the wheels. The wheels have brakes for stopping.

A bicycle has handlebars. You use the handlebars to steer and help you balance on two wheels. Most bikes have brake levers on the handlebars. You squeeze the levers to make the brakes work.

Pedals and a chain make a bike go. You put your feet on the pedals and push. The pedals go around and around. The turning pedals move a chain. The chain goes to the back wheel. The chain goes around a part called a cog. The moving chain makes the cog on the back wheel turn.

Most bicycles have a gearshift attached to the frame or the handlebars. Bikes usually have from 5 to 27 gears. Bicycles gears have a part called a derailleur. The derailleur shifts the chain to lower or higher gears. You use a lever to shift gears.

You use low gears for going up a hill. You use high gears for going faster, usually on flat roads or downhill.

16.What does the first paragraph function as? a. orientation

b. description c. explanation d. resolution

e. statement of phenomenon 17. What is mainly discussed in the text? a. Bicycle and its main parts b. Bicycles are quiet and fun to ride c. Most bicycles have frames d. How to ride bicycle e. Bicycles don’t need gas

18. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? a. The main parts of a bicycle

b. The wheels of a bicycle

c. The reason why we should buy a bicycle d. The reason why it is enjoyable to ride bicycle e. The heart of a bicycle

19. What is the main idea of paragraph six? a. How a bicycle can move

b. The pedals go around and around c. The turning pedals move a chain d. You put your feet on the pedals e. The chain goes to the back wheel 20. What is the function of the derailleur? a. To move bicycle faster

b. To make bicycle in balance

c. To shift the chain to lower or higher gears d. To change the gear

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KD 5.2 TEKS BERBENTUK DISCUSSION

The following text is for questions 1 to 5

There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.

Some people claim that children do enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.

However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.

Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home task like independent reading or further writing tasks that don’t need teacher’s support.

On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should have only given at the weekend when children have more time.

1. How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph?

a. Both paragraphs argue that homework is necessary for students

b. Unlike the fourth paragraph, the second paragraph argues that homework is unnecessary

c. The second paragraph supports that students need homework, but the fourth paragraph does not

d. The second paragraph and the fourth paragraph argue that students do not need homework

e. The second and the fourth paragraphs do not say anything about the benefit of homework

2. How many reasons are presented by those who are against homework? a. 1

b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

3. Those who are pro homework think that the students can ……in the evening. a. prepare for the next lesson

b. review their lesson c. enjoy their pastime d. do their hobbies e. test themselves

4. “A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.” (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word is synonymous with………. a. terrible

b. careless c. difficult d. unimportant e. uninteresting

5. What is the writer’s suggestion about homework? a. Homework is pointless

b. Homework is badly needed

c. Homework should be given at weekend d. Student should not be given any homework e. Student must frequently have homework

The following text is for questions 6 to 10

Death penalty for serious criminals has been discussed by our experts. Those who agree say that death penalty will scare the criminals off. However, those who disagree say that it is inhuman, not effective and we cannot correct the wrong sentence after the criminals die.

In Switzerland, this penalty does not exist. Most people argue that the possibility of making the wrong decision is always there although it is true that spending life behind the bars is not easy either. Also, every person should have a chance for rehabilitation. In this way he or she can start all over again in another life style.

Those who agree argue that there is no use to feed the terrorists in prison with their money. When they get out, they will create a lot of trouble by blackmailing and killing people. So, who says that jails will stop them from being bad guys?

My own opinion is divided. On the other hand, I want to be humane, and on the other hand, I wonder if those people are worthy of my feeling.

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a. the death penalty controversy b. the punishment in our country c. the death penalty in Switzerland d. those who support death penalty e. those who are against death penalty

7. Which of the following is NOT the reason for those who are against death penalty? a. Death penalty is inhuman

b. Death penalty is not effective c. There’s possibility of misjudgment d. It is harder to live behind bars than to die

e. Every person should have a chance for rehabilitation 8. What is the writer’s opinion about death penalty? a. He is not able to decide

b. He is against death penalty c. He agrees with death penalty

d. Death penalty is a worthwhile punishment

e. The criminals deserve to receive the benefit of humane feeling

9. “However those who disagree say that it is inhuman, not effective and we cannot correct the wrong sentence after the criminals die.” (Paragraph 1)

The underlined word can be replaced by………… a. fine

b. thought c. command d. statement e. punishment

10. “…………..life behind the bars is not easy either. The underlined word is synonymous with………..

a. home

b. attorney room c. jails

d. vacant rooms e. steel room

The following text is for questions 11 to 16

Nuclear power is generated by using uranium, which is a metal mined in various parts of the world. The first large-scale nuclear power station was opened at Calder Hall in Cumbria, England, in 1956.

Some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plant for engines. Nuclear power produces around 11 % of the world’s energy needed, and produces huge amounts of energy. It causes no pollution as you’d get when burning fossil fuels.

The advantages of nuclear is as follows:

1. It costs about the same as coal, so it’s not expensive to make

2. It doesn’t produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it doesn’t contribute to the greenhouse effect

3. It produces huge amounts of energy from small amount of uranium 4. It produces small amounts of waste

5. It is reliable

On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore, although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident can be a major disaster.

People are increasingly concerned about this. In the 1990’s nuclear power was the fastest growing sources of power in many parts of the world. In 2005, it was the 2nd_{slowest-growing.}

11. The text discusses………… a. nuclear in general b. nuclear biggest station c. the danger of radioactive

d. the disadvantages of nuclear power

e. the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power 12. The opposite of dangerous is……..(Paragraph 4) a. vile

b. dull c. tiny d. calm e. safe

13. Why is nuclear power very dangerous? Because………..

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b. uranium is renewable c. it is reliable

d. it is cheap e. it is safe

14. Which statement is TRUE about nuclear? a. it is reliable

b. it is costly to make c. it causes air pollution d. it affects the greenhouse

e. it produces small amounts of energy 15. What type of text is the text above? a. descriptive

b. explanation

c. analytical exposition d. discussion

e. hortatory exposition

16. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? a. to be safer, it needs a lot of money

b. nuclear is very, very dangerous c. what is the effect of nuclear power

d. advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power e. how to be safer the nuclear power

KD 5.2 TEKS BERBENTUK DISCUSSION

The following text is for questions 1 to 4

Should people who live in the city be allowed to keep dogs?

There are many reasons for keeping dogs as pets in the city area, but there also many people who feel dogs should not be allowed in the city.

Dogs are often not taken care of properly. They are kept in small backyards and rarely taken for walks. They are left on a yard all day by themselves while the family are at work. Very little attention is ever given to the dog and it is not a very good life for it. It is no wonder these dogs bark and disturb the neighbors and become a nuisance to the community.

On the other hand not all people treat their dogs this way and why should the people who receive a lot of pleasure and enjoyment from dogs suffer? Dogs can make a lonely person’s life happy or make a wonderful playmate. It can also teach a child responsibility as they not only get to play with the dog, but also need to exercise, feed and care for the dog.

I feel that we should be allowed to keep dogs in the city, because if taken care of properly, dogs can be a great source of pleasure. As a child I used to enjoy playing and taking care of my pet. There is no greater loyalty a person can get than from a well-cared for dog.

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

a. the reason why the people should keep the dogs or not b. the dogs can be kept as a pet

c. the dogs allow to be kept in the city d. the dogs shouldn’t be allowed in the city

e. the reason why the people shouldn’t keep the pets

2. What does the word “they” in the second sentence of the second paragraph refer to? a. people

b. dogs c. the dog d. the pets

e. the pets and dogs 3. Why do people keep dogs? a. the dogs disturb the neighbors

b. because the dogs need a lot of attention

c. because the dogs are allowed to be kept in the city

d. because the dogs can take care of properly and can be a great source of pleasure e. because the dogs like bark

4. What is the arguments against from the text above? a. the dogs can make a lonely person’s life happy b. the dogs can make a wonderful playmate c. the dogs like barking and disturb the neighbors d. the dogs can’t make a lonely person’s life happy e. the dogs can be a great pleasure

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a. washed b. wash c. washing d. is washing e. had washed

6. The governments………the experiment stopped. a. get

b. getting c. got d. gotten e. gets

The following text is for questions 7 to 10

In modern world, women have the benefit from the wider chance of getting a career outside their household sphere. Many women, however, have some difficulties deciding whether they will pursue a career or not. Some of them stay at their offices, while at the same time they act as a housewives. But, the others choose to concentrate their attention to their household only.

Being career women offers the advantage of a wider chance of self-actualization. They can widen their knowledge and develop their capacity. For example, many women do not know exactly what is their talent before they start a career. But then, after they have a career they know which field they can do best and which one they cannot. This will help them to refocus their life goal.

Another big advantage is that they can help supporting their household’s finance so that men do not become the single fighter in financing their families. For example, if a wife works, she can help her husband financing their children’s educational budget, so that their children can have the best education.

Being career women, on the other hand, has some significant disadvantages, too. They have more burdens in their life, as they have to manage their job as well as their household. For example, a female teacher has to prepare teaching material for tomorrow class while at the same time she has to think about how to handle her naughty son.

In addition, being career women can be risky for their household. For example, many women have to spend their time more in their career as it grows more challenging, so they have only limited time left for their family, resulting in their lack of care and attention for their husband and children. The extreme impact of this situation is the broken home.

In the end, the decision that each woman makes will depend on their own personal values, as well as their readiness for taking on the considerable consequences of each choice.

7. Where can you find the argument for (affirmative argument) in the text above? a. Paragraph 2 and 3

b. Paragraph 1 and 2 c. Paragraph 3 and 4 d. Paragraph 1, 2, and 3 e. Paragraph 5 and 6

8. What is the best title for the text above? a. modern women

b. career women c. traditional women d. past women e. present women

9. Where can you find the argument against (negative argument) in the text above? a. Paragraph 1

b. Paragraph 2 c. Paragraph 2 and 3 d. Paragraph 4 e. Paragraph 5

10. What does “The single fighter” in paragraph 3 mean? a. the men look for less money to finance their family needs b. the men look for job to fulfill their needs

c. the men who is responsible to the family, especially in financing their members of family

d. the men who is responsible neither themselves nor their family e. the men look for some money to finance themselves

The following text is for questions 11 to 13

Is x-ray examination necessary?

Students, do you know that there are many opinions concerning the use of x-ray and others don’t agree to the use of x-ray?

Well, some people agree that x-ray examination is beneficial. They say that doctors should use x-ray in

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making a diagnose on the patient’s disease. And this will sometimes cause the doctor inaccurate in prescribing the medicine to cure the illness.

Not all patients agree with the use of x-ray examination, however. They think that using x-ray examination will cost them a lot of money. That’s really true. Another reason is the radiation of x-ray has some risks to the body tissues. Well, as result of this controversy, many people are planning a traditional health cure to avoid the high cost of hospital care. Whereas hospitals insist on having x-ray examinations on patients to get an accurate diagnose although the cost is very high.

11. The text mainly discusses about……….. a. the controversy of using x-ray examination b. the use of a traditional health cure

c. some opinions to avoid the use of x-ray d. reasons why people agree to use of x-ray e. illness cured by x-ray examination 12. The form of the text above is………. a. report

b. analytical exposition c. description

d. hortatory exposition e. discussion

13. The communicative purpose of this text is………. a. to criticize the current issues

b. to describe an important issue c. to explain why something occurs

d. to share an account of unusual or amusing incidents

e. to present information and opinions about more than one side of an issue

The following text is for questions 14 to 20

Using Nuclear Energy should be avoided for the shake of environmental safety

Nuclear energy is commonly offered as an alternative to overcome the crisis of energy. The debate whether the use of nuclear energy is an appropriate choice has not come to an end. Some people agree with the utilization of it because of its benefits. Some others, however, disagree because of its risks to the environmental safety. So, nuclear energy should be avoided.

Those who agree with the operation of nuclear reactors usually argue that the energy produced from them can be used for multipurpose. The reactors can produce radioisotopes utilized in medical, industrial, and agricultural fields. They also claim that nuclear energy is the only feasible choice to answer the ever-increasing energy needs. According to them, the other sources of energy: oil, coal, and liquid natural gas are not renewable and safe, while the nuclear energy can be sustainably produced in a safe way. Some government officials also point out that this kind of energy is the safest one in response to the environment compared to the non-renewable ones mentioned above. They claim that the reactor operates on a zero-release basis, which means that waste materials are processed so that none will be released into the environment. In addition, they believe that nuclear energy will never cause pollution, but the others, especially oil and coal, really do.

On the other hand, people who disagree with the use of nuclear energy, keep criticizing that to choose it, as the best alternative to overcome the growing energy needs is silly. The silliness can be seen from the question why they are interested in nuclear power when there is still an abundance of natural energy resources, like oil, coal, hydroelectric, thermal, etc.

In reaction to the environment, they add that the operation of the nuclear reactors does not make any sense. Some NGOs specializing in efforts to save environment argue that their waste products completely destroy environment and human lives. On the other hand, it is true that the other kinds of energy like oil and coal support the environmental pollution, but their contribution can still be tolerated. It is also rue that the reactors provide energy in great quantities, but their contributions to destroy our environments and lives cannot be avoided. A meltdown in a reactor, for example, result in a contamination of soil and water under its core, making human lives impossible for miles around. The reactor is also dangerous to human lives because of its radiation leaking. In this case, it is often said that under a good control no fission products are allowed to leak out from the reactor. But who can guarantee this?

It is obvious that nuclear energy should be avoided because it endangers environment. If we continue using it, while the radiation is very poorly controlled, it will kill ourselves sooner or later. The government should pay much attention to the fact and revise the choice.

14. What is offered as an alternative to overcome the crisis of energy? a. Human life

b. nuclear energy c. environmental safety

d. reactor operates on a zero release e. industrial radioisotopes

15. Why do people agree with nuclear energy? a. because of its benefit

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c. because a meltdown in a reactor d. because natural energy

e. because it’s dangerous the human beings

16. In which paragraph can we find the idea that some government officials agree with the nuclear energy because this kind of energy is the safest one in response to the

environment compared to the non-renewable ones? a. paragraph 1

b. paragraph 2 c. paragraph 3 d. paragraph 4 e. paragraph 5

17. Mention the other kinds of energy that we can find in the earth? a. gold, silver, oil, coal

b. copper, silver, oil, coal

c. oil, coal, thermal hydroelectric liquid natural gas d. wood, teakwood, sand, silver

e. water, sand, silver

18. In which paragraph can we find the issue of the text above? a. paragraph 1

b. paragraph 2 c. paragraph 3 d. paragraph 4 e. paragraph 5

19. In which paragraph can we find the argument against of the text above? a. paragraph 1 and 2

b. paragraph 2 and 3 c. paragraph 3 and 4 d. paragraph 1 and 3 e. paragraph 2 and 4

20. What is the conclusion of the text above?

a. the nuclear energy should be avoided because it endangers environment. b. the nuclear energy should be used in our daily life

c. the nuclear energy should be banned because it is advantages for our life d. the nuclear energy support the environment pollution

e. the nuclear energy is very poorly controlled, it will kill ourselves sooner

KD 5.2 TEKS BERBENTUK DISCUSSION

The following text is for questions 1 to 3

Multi Level Marketing (MLM), which has been mushrooming in Indonesia, still becomes debates among those who agree with the system and those who disagree. Here are some of the arguments.

On the other hand, people believe that the strategy can improve people’s income and way of life. By selling products, an MLMer will get an active income, that is 20% - 30% profit of the price of the products. If someone, say Mr. Arnold, can prospect people to become his/her downline, Mr Arnold will also receive a percentage from the goods the downline buys. If the downline can also expand the network, Mr. Arnold will also get percentages. Besides, it can develop one’s personality and encourage him/her to work harder. Because MLMs offer people financially freedom in the future, they will try to avoid feeling of worry and shy to prospect the products. MLM companies also conduct seminars and meetings to encourage people to work harder.

Many MLMers fail to prospect people either become members or buy their products. Because MLM is neither advertised nor sold in general markets. MLMers should spend more time to memorize and persuade people the quality of their products. This really needs much spirit. Not all people agree the company’s promise to improve people’s income. The cons say that they see a cheesy, obvious, and blatant appeal to greed and materialism. Although there are few reasons why people don’t want to follow MLM, it’s not as bad. It depends on how people control and motivate themselves. Moreover, the marketing strategy has been legalized by government, and has been the most expensive profession ever known.

1. How can an MLMer get percentages? a. by selling the goods to the people easily

b. if someone can prospect people to become his downline and the downline can alsao expand the network

c. by buying the goods that are going to sell

d. if someone can buy some products from the seller e. by knowing the products that will be sold 2. What does an MLM offer?

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e. MLM offers people financially freedom in the future 3. The issue can be found in paragraph………

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 1 and 2 e. 2 and 3

4. Mr Zakaria discussed……….. a new car with his family. a. buy

b. buying c. bought d. is buying e. will buy

5. ……….polite to the other people is important. a. be

b. been c. being d. to be e. will be

6. Rugakyah recommended that Dody………the English radio if he wants to be a good English speaker.

a. listens b. listening c. listen d. will listen e. listened

7. Mr. Gunawan advised………….Tono’s problems soon a. solving

b. solve c. solves d. solved e. will solve

8. Annisa advised me to…….to library a. gone

b. going c. go d. is going e. will go

The following text is for questions 9 to 15

Some people think transport is very helpful.

People think it is good because it moves us around. It takes us to places we can’t reach on foot. It helps people to meet and say ‘hi’ to each other people.

Transport can move people quickly. Transport is more comfortable than walking. It will carry object and people at the same time. It can help by saving our own energy.

Some people think transport is bad because it can pollute the air or have oil leaks. It can easily kill people in accidents.

Transport is sometimes very noisy. It an cause traffic jams. Sometimes it causes stress, frustration and road rage. It also uses up our natural resource.

Transport will be perfectly good if we are careful 9. What does the text mainly talk about?

a. the opinions of some people

b. the advantages and disadvantages of transport c. transport can move people quickly

d. transport can pollute the air e. transport can cause traffic jams 10. The purpose of the text is to………… a. tell a past event

b. entertain readers c. report a phenomenon d. describe transport e. discuss something

11. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text? a. transport is very helpful

(23)

e. transport can cause air pollution 12. The type of text above is a/an………. a. anecdote

b. report c. narrative d. discussion e. explanation

13. The organization of the text above is………… a. orientation, complication, resolution b. statement, explanation, evaluation c. identification, description

d. newsworthy event, background eve