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Students cheating
March 3, 2010
Students cheating is one of the biggest problems faced by teachers nowadays.

Despite the fact that teachers advise their students not to do dishonest acts during tests,
some students still do cheating. There are many kinds of cheating that students do during
the test or examination, such as looking other students work, put some notes under their
clothes, write notes or formulas on their desks make hand signals or go to rest rooms to
get the answers from their friends.
In my view, students who do cheating are committing a crime. It is a sort of taking
something illegally. This crime causes negative results to the students. Students who
always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity. Cheating acts also create dependence.
They weaken their self confidence. Instead of preparing for the coming test, they are busy
to organize notes on a piece of paper. If this awful habit continues, the students will lose
their opportunity to develop their intellectual and mind.
Therefore, school should consider cheating as a very serious problem. School board and
administration should go hand to overcome this matter. Honesty must be put in schools
vision. Harsh punishment must be applied to students who commit this crime.
1. What is mainly discussed in the text?

a.School policy
b.Harsh punishment
c.Cheating as a crime
d.Mental deterioration
e.Different ways of cheating
2. What will the school do to eliminate students who commit cheating?

a.Create a good vision
b.Select honest students
c.Make harsh punishment
d.Make students confident
e.Administer the school affair
3. Students who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity. (Paragraph 3)

The underlined word means
a.support
b.worsen
c.cause
d.create
e.find
4. They weaken their self confidence. (Paragraph 3)
What does the underlined word refer to?
a.tests
b.papers
c.results
d.students
e.cheatings
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Space travel
March 10, 2009
Space travel should be stopped for many reasons. Firstly, it is totally unsafe as proven by
the Colombia Space Shuttle disaster. Thousand people have been killed in accidents.
Secondly, it costs billions and billions dollars everyday just to put fuel into rockets.
Professor Smith from the Spend Money on People Space Association agrees that space
travel is a waste of time and money. Further, space travel is altering the worlds weather
pattern as evidenced by the record of high temperatures this summer in Cobar. Everyone
knows that if God wanted us to fly in space we should have been born with space suits.
Stop space before it destroys the earth.
How many reasons are stated in the text dealing with the point that Space travel should be
stopped?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
E.Five
Professor Smith from the Spend Money on People not Space Association agree that
space travel is a waste of time and money.
The sentence contains a word expresses..
A.Agreement
B.Disagreement
C.Contrast
D.Certainty
E.Desire
Which is not true based on the text above..

A.Space travel should be stopped
B.Space travel destroys the earth
C.Space travel costs billions and billions of dollars everyday
D.Space travel offer benefits to the earth
E.Space travel is unsafe
What does the text above mainly talk about?

A.Air travel
B.Road travel
C.Water travel
D.Space travel
E.Rocket travel

This part of paragraph indicates the..
A.Reiteration
B.Reinforcement
C.Argument
D.Thesis
E.Elaboration

What does the word it refer to..
A.Space
B.Travel
C.Space travel
D.The earth
E.Space suit
Further, space travel is altering the worlds weather pattern as evidenced by the record of
high temperatures this summer in Cobar.
The underlined word is a transitional word showing..
A.Time
B.Addition
C.Logical relationship
D.Conclusion
E.Example
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The sense of taste
June 21, 2011
The sense of taste is one of a persons five senses. We taste with the help of taste buds in
the tongue.
There are four kinds of tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just
mixtures of two or more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are
connected to the brain by special nerves which send the so-called taste messages.
When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste buds will pick up the
taste. The nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste.
All these happen in just a few seconds.
There are four kinds of taste buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste.
These four groups are located in different part of tongue.
The taste buds for salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along
it sides. Sour tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue. The taste buds for
the bitter tastes are found at the innermost edge of the tongue. There is taste buds at the
centre of the tongue.
The sense of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste.
Similarly, attractive colors can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does
not smell good or is dull colored, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.
Very hot cold sensations can make the taste buds insentive. Food that is too hot or too
cold, when placed in the mouth, will have no taste at all.
1. The purpose of the text is

a. to explain how we can taste any food in the mouth
b. to give a report about the sense of taste
c. to inform how important the tongue is
d. to describe the use of the tongue
e. to tell the taste of the food.
2. When we eat very hot or cold food ..

a. the food will lose its taste
b. the food wont smell good
c. the taste of the food increases
d. the taste buds will sensitive
e. the taste buds round the tip of the tongue
3. The senses of smell and sight .

a. increase the taste of the food
b. affect the taste of the food
c. make food more delicious
d. make the food look good
e. make the food attractive
4. We can taste any kind of food because of
a. the good smell of food
b. the four main kinds of taste
c. the taste buds in the tongue
d. the senses of smell and sight
e. the taste buds round of the tip of the tongue
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Gastritis
June 21, 2011
The stomach is the first stop in the process of food digestion. The inner walls of the
stomach, also called stomach lining, are bathed in about a gallon of stomach acid and
digestive enzymes.
Gastritis happens when the stomach lining is irritated, inflamed or inflected. Usually, a
person with gastritis will feel some cramps and pains in the middle or left upper belly,
just under the ribs. Other symptoms include nausea and vomiting, bloating and belching.
A wound in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer and it caused more pain than ordinary
gastritis. Blood may appear in vomit or stool. This loss of blood may cause anemia,
which, will make the person feel weak, tired and dizzy. When there is an inflection, there
usually is a fever.
It used to be thought that the causes of gastritis are spicy food, alcohol and lifestyle
related factors like stress, along with long term some painkillers and anti inflammation
drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen. But in the early eighties, a bacterium called
Helicobacter pylori was found to be responsible for most cases of gastritis and gastric
ulcer. These bacteria are not killed by stomach acid because they live within the gel like
mucus membrane that protects the stomach from its own acid. They have also developed
a clever mechanism to neutralize the acid that come in contact with, and release a by
product of gases. These bacteria enter the body via contaminated food and water, but still
can be eliminated with the right antibiotics.
18. Why is gastric ulcer different from gastritis?

A. Because it causes more pain than ordinary gastritis
B. Because it is not caused by Helicobacter pylori
C. Because it cannot be eliminated with the right antibiotics
D. Because it causes death
E. Because it doesnt happen in the stomach
19. Which of the following things is analytically the cause of gastritis and gastric ulcer?
A. Spicy food
B. Alcohol
C. Helicobacter pylori
D. Aspirin
E. Ibuprofen
20. The text mostly tells us about ..

A. Food digestion
B. Stomach
C. Gastritis
D. The symptoms of gastritis
E. The cause of gastritis
21. These bacteria enter the body via contaminated food and water, but still can be
eliminated with the right antibiotics.
The italic word can be replaced by .
A. Through
B. Though
C. Thought
D. Thorough
E. Tough
22. The communicative purpose of the text is .

A. To describe stomach
B. To retell the process of food digestion
C. To persuade the readers to check their health
D. To inform the readers about gastritis
E. To tell an amusing experience
Bread
June 21, 2011
Almost everyone eats bread daily, especially for breakfast. Bread making is not a
complicated task. You must have an oven, water, sugar, salt, flour and yeast. The basic
ingredient is flour comes from wheat. There are two kinds of flour which is soft, and the
hard one.
Hard flour, made by Winter wheat, is better choice for making bread. Bread using hard
flour produces better texture and taste. Luke warm water is added to the flour to make
dough.
Yeast is a microscopic organism, the size may not be impressive but it is capable of
producing carbon dioxide. It is also easy to use. Powered yeast needs only be dissolved in
water to be used instantly. Yeast works best in the presence of sugar and warmth.
Besides, encouraging yeast to grow quickly in the dough, sugar is added to give flour to
the bread. Salt is added for the same purpose, to make the bread taste nice. However, it
has the reverse effect on yeast, unlike sugar. The next ingredient is oil, olive oil, com oil,
peanut oil and butter. It is essential for making the bread tender. After mixing with all
these ingredients, the flour are hard beaten before sent to the oven.
1. Which flour is made by Winter wheat?

a. Soft flour is made by Winter wheat
b. Winter wheat means better bread
c. Winter wheat tastes better
d. Winter wheat is the basic ingredient
e. Hard flour is made by winter wheat
2. What does powered yeast refer to?

a. Yeast that is capable of producing carbon dioxide
b. Yeast a microscopic organism
c. Yeast that can be dissolved in water
d. Yeast that cannot mix with sugar
e. An organism that comes from wheat
3. Which wheat is tastier?

a. Soft wheat is tastier
b. Wheat mixed with salt and sugar tastes better
c. The wheat that produces flour tastes better
d. Winter wheat tastes better
e. Hard bread made by wheat is tastier
4. Which of the statement is true?

a. Had water is added to the flour to make dough
b. Yeast is very impressive in size
c. Yeast works worst n the presence of sugar and warmth
d. Yeast is microscopic organism
e. Bread using soft flour makes better texture and taste
5. What is the communicative purpose of the text above?

a. The process of making a proper bread
b. How to select correct wheat
c. Tell us the important of bread
d. To tell us how easy to make bread
e. To tell us why bread is served as breakfast
6. What is the kind of this text?

a. Narrative text
b. Report text
c. Discussion text
d. Explanation text
e. Received text
7. What form of verb does the text mostly use?
a. Simple present tense
b. Past tense
c. Present perfect tense
d. Adverb
e. Noun
8. However, it has the reverse effect on yeast, unlike sugar ( paragraph 4) the word
reverse means
a. Turn over
b. In this context it means opposite
c. Taking a U turn
d. Change of direction
e. Reverse means going backward
Green house
November 30, 2009
When fossil fuels, or other fuels, such as wood or peat, which contain carbon are burned,
carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. Vehicles also give out, and so add, carbon
dioxide to the atmosphere.
The Earths atmosphere allows most of the Suns rays to pass through it to heat the
Earths surface. The Earth reflects much of the heat energy back into the atmosphere, but
much of this reflected radiation cannot escape because gases such as carbon dioxide
absorb it. They grow warm and send heat radiation back to Earth. This is the greenhouse
effect. Many scientists think that the greenhouse effect may change the climate, over the
next 100 years or so. One consequence of soalled global warming resulting from the
greenhouse effect could be melting of the polar ice caps. This in turn, could lead to a
rise in sea level which could flood large areas of highly populated coastal land.
If carbon dioxide proves to be as harmful as thought. In order to reduce carbon dioxide
levels we need to reduce the amounts of carbon-rich fuels burned.
1. What is emitted out when fuels which contain carbon are burned?
a. Carbon dioxide.
b. Wood.
c. Peat.
a. Radiation.
2. What effect does carbon dioxide have on the atmosphere?

a. It makes the atmosphere darker to long-wave radiation.
b. It makes the atmosphere allow most of the Suns rays to pass through.
c. It makes the atmosphere allow most of the Suns rays to pass through it to heat the
Earths surface.
d. It makes the atmosphere become warmer.
3. The Earth reflects much of the heat energy back into the atmosphere .
What is the Indonesian equivalent of the italicized word?
a. Menyerap.
b. Memancarkan.
c. Mencerminkan.
d. Memantulkan.
4. What causes the Earth to become warmer?

a. The Suns rays reflected by the Earth into the atmosphere.
b. The heat radiation sent back to Earth by gases that grow warm.
c. Reflected radiation that escapes into the atmosphere.
d. The burning of wood or peat.
5. What will happen if the sea level rises?

a. The polar ice will melt and make the sea get cooler.
b. Some large areas of coastal land will be inundated.
c. Some large areas of coastal land will be dried up.
d. The surface of the Earth will be flooded with water.
Archive for the News Item Category
Phil Young
March 10, 2009
BUILDER Phil Young is celebrating a very special anniversary today it is exactly one
year since he was operated on at St Bartholomews hospital and given a new heart.
Mr. Young, 47, of Tottenham, is now so full of energy that he is training to play in a
charity football match to raise money for the hospitals transplant programme. So far
eleven people have been given new hearts.
Mr. Young wants to help others like himself. In 1990 he was seriously ill with heart
disease. He couldnt work, he couldnt climb the stairs, and he had two young sons to
look after.
Now the boys are helping to train their father for the ball match. My boss is very pleased
that I am so fit again, said Mr. Young. I have become a real father to them again. We
dont just play football we go jogging and swimming and play snooker together. I hope
more people will help by the hospital, as I was.
The text is about
a.Phil Young, a man with a new heart
b.a real father with his two sons
c.Phil Youngs special anniversary
d.Phils activity after having been given a new heart
e.A charity football match for the hospitals transplant programme
Paragraph 3 mainly discusses about .

a.a charity football match
b.the hospitals transplant programme
c.new hearts for eleven people
d.Tottenham, Mr. Youngs football club
e.Mr. Youngs activity before a charity football match
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Phil Young according to the text?
a.Phil Young had a heart disease in 1990
b.He wants to help the hospitals transplant programme
c.He is very energetic now
d.He is a football trainer for the charity
e.He has two sons
My boss is very pleased that I am so fit again . (Paragraph 4)

a.strong
b.healthy
c.excited
d.courageous
e.powerful
All of the followings are Mr. Youngs activities, EXCEPT ..

a.He plays football for a charity football match
b.He trains to play in a charity football match
c.He raises money for the hospitals transplant programme
d.He gave new hearts for eleven people
e.He goes jogging, swimming and playing snooker with his sons
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100 million rupiah

March 10, 2009
An Indonesian businessman plans to throw 100 million rupiah (US$10,600) out of an

airplane over the capital this Sunday as a publicity stunt to promote his new book.
I want to create a rain of money in Jakarta, author and motivator speaker Tung Desem
Waringin said, Its a little bit crazy, but its marketing.
Police spokesman Col I Ketut Untung said authorities may not allow the plan to go
forward because it could draw huge crowds and cause chaos.
Ten of millions of Indonesians live on less than US$1 a day and food and aid giveaways
always draw large numbers.
The 42-year-old Tung said instead of opting for regular advertising for his book, he came
up with an idea that will make people happy.
Giveaways in line 8 has the same meaning as .

A.Information
B.Money
C.Idea
D.Charity
E.Marketing
It can be inferred from the text that ..

A.Tung Desem Waringin is crazy
B.Many Indonesians are still poor
C.Tung Desem Waringins plan is common advertising campaign
D.Tung Desem waringin is permitted to realize his advertising plan
E.Many Indonesians will not like Tung Desem Waringins plan
What is the main reason why the authorities might refuse Tung Desem Waringins plan?
A.It is expensive
B.It is dangerous
C.It is difficult
D.It is crazy
E.It is unbelievable
China Denies Island Dispute, Seeks Talks

July 1, 2008
BEIJING (AFP): China denied yesterday that any dispute existed between itself and
Indonesia over the South China Seas Natuna Island, but said it was willing to hold talks with
Jakarta to settle demarcation.
There is no dispute between China and Indonesia on possession of the Natuna Islands, said
foreign ministry spokesman Chen Jian when asked about reports of growing concerns in Jakarta
over Chinese interest in a gas-rich zone near the archipelago.
Were willing to hold talks with the Indonesian side to settle demarcation of this area.
Chen added, without elaborating. China is one of the six nations which claims all or part of the
Spratly Island in the South China Sea and its interpretation of that claim includes part of the large
Indonesian maritime zone of Natuna, between Borneo and the Malaysian Peninsula. United
States oil giant Exxon signed a contract in November with the Indonesia state owned firm
Pertamina to exploit a natural gas field, 250 kilometres northeast of Natuna, in a zone apparently
claimed by China.
China has lodged no official protest over the deal. Indonesia has sent a diplomatic note to
Beijing expressing its condemn the moment it found out that the latest Chinese official map
showed Natuna as within dotted line of its boundary.
1. The denial of having no dispute between China and Indonesia by the

Chinas side is found in paragraph
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) 5
2. From the text we know that the Natuna islands are.

a) Rich in gas
b) In China zone
c) Only claimed by China
d) Claimed by Indonesia
e) Settled demarcation zone
3. Indonesia has sent a diplomatic note to Beijing expressing its concern the
moment.(paragraph 6).
a)something that is important to somebody
b) something who did the negotiation
c) something that is expensive to buy
d) something to be cared for
e)something to be shown of
4. ..in the South China Sea and its interpretation of that claim.(paragraph
4).The underlined word refers to..
a) China
b) Natuna
c) China Sea
d) Spratly Island
e) South China Sea
5. Which statement is not true according to the text?

a) Natuna is claimed by China
b) China denies that there is no dispute
c) The dispute is about Natuna Island
d) Chen Jian is the foreign Minister of China
e) China and Indonesia are willing to talk about Natuna

Supervisor
July 1, 2008
SINGAPORE: A supervisor was jailed for two months for repeatedly striking his
Indonesian maid on the head and back with a television remote.
Muhammad Shafiq Woon Abdullah was brought to court in Singapore because he had
physically hurt the woman on several occasions between June and October 2002, the Straits Time
said.
The magistrates court heard that Shafiq, 31, began striking Winarti, 22, about a month
after she started working for him.
He hit her on the head with the TV sets remote control because he was unhappy with her
work. On the occasion, he punched her on the back after accusing her of daydreaming.
S.S. Dhillon, Shafiqs lawyer, said that his client had become mad when he saw his
daughters face covered as she was lying in bed. He said his client thought the maid had put the
child in danger.
1. The text reported

a. the arrest of a supervisor
b. the working condition in Singapore
c. the Indonesian workers condition in Singapore
d. an Indonesian worker in Singapore
e. A crime by a Singaporean supervisor towards his maid
2. Which one of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

a. A supervisor was put in jail for two years
b. The supervisor gave many kinds of jobs to the maid
c. The maid has been working for him for two months
d. Winarti struck the supervisor with a remote control
e. The supervisor hit his maids head with the TV sets remote control
3. .. he physically the hurt woman .. ( Paragraph 2)

The underlined word is close in meaning to
a. cut
b. injured
c. ofended
d. punished
e. damaged
4. Why did Shafiq punch Winarti on her back?

She was accused of
a. talking much time for herself
b. not working properly
c. working carelessly
d. daydreaming
e. being lazy
Antibiotics
February 24, 2011
Antibiotic is a drug produced by certain microbes. Antibiotics destroy other microbes that
damage human tissues. They are used to treat a wide variety of diseases, including
gonorrhea, tonsillitis and tubercolosis. Antibiotics are sometimes called wonder drugs
because they can cure diseases such as meningitis, pneumonia and scarlet fever. But
when the antibiotics are overused, or misused, these drugs make a person sensitive being
attacked by a superbug.
Antibiotics do not always distingusih between harmless and dangerous microbes. If a
drug destroys too many harmless micro-organism, the pathogenic ones the dangerous
microbeswill have a greater chance to multiply. This situation often leads to the
development of a new infection called suprainfection.
Extensive use of some antibiotics may be acquired by pathogenic microbes. The resistant
microbes transfer genetic material to non-resistant microbes are destroyed, but resistant
types survive and multiply.
To avoid the side effect of antibiotics, youd better not urge your doctor to prescribe
antibiotics. Keep in mind that antibiotics are only useful for bacterial infections and have
no effect on viruses, so they cannot be used for children pox, measles, and other viral
diseases.
Which diseases cannot be cured by antibiotics?

a. Tonsillitis
b. Meningitis
c. Chicken pox
d. Tuberculosis
e. Scarlet fever
What are discussed in paragraph two and four?

a. Both paragraphs describe how antibiotics work.
b. Both paragraphs tell about the effects of misusing antibiotics.
c. Both paragraphs explain how antibiotics damage organs and tissue.
d. Paragraph two tells what causes the pathogenic microbes multiply and paragraph four
tells how un-resistant microbes become resistant.
e. Paragraph two tells how antibiotics destroy harmless microbes and paragraph four
describes how the pathogenic microbes transfer genetic material to non-resistant
microbes.
Choose one from the following which is not the effect of using antibiotics improperly?
a. Organs and tissues are damaged.
b. The pathogenic microbes multiply.
c. Harmless micro-organism are destroyed.
d. Pathogenic microbes become non-resistant.
e. New infection which is called suprainfention develops.
Antibiotics do not always distingusih between harmless and dangerous microbes.
(paragraph 2)
a. Vary
b. Compare
c. Correlate
d. Contradict
e. Differentiate
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The Houses of the Toraja

February 19, 2011
The Houses of the Toraja

The ethnic groups in the mountain regions of southwest and central Sulawasi (Celebes)
are known by the name of Toraja, which has come to mean those who live upstream or
those who live in the mountains. Their name is in fact derived from the word Raja,
which in Sanskrit means king. The society is hierarchically structured: the noblemen
are called rengnge, the ordinary people to makaka, and the slaves to kaunan; birth
determines which rank a person will occupy.
The distinctive features of the traditional houses (tongkonan) of the Toraja are the
buffalo horns, the roof design and the rich decoration on the walls. The buffalo is a
symbol of status, courage, strength and fighting spirit.
Designed as a rpresentation of the universe, the tongkonan is constructed in three parts:
the upper world (the roof), the world of humans (the middle of the building), and the
underworld (the space under the floor). The highly distinctive roofs constructed by Toraja
have given rise to various ingenious interpretations. Certainly the roof is something of
deep significance for the Toraja, and even today they bulid modern (in other words
houses bulit with cement) houses with such roofs.
What is the text about?
a. The culture of Toraja
b. The society of Toraja
c. The distinctive features of traditional houses
d. The decription of a traditional houses of Toraja
e. The ethnic groups of southwest and central Sulawesi
and even today they bulid modern (paragraph 3)
The underlined word refers to
a. Raja
b. Rengreng
c. Society
d. Toraja people
e. Mountain regions
What arethe ordinary people commonly called?
a. Tongkonan
b. Makaka
c. Celebes
d. Rengreng
e. Kaunan
Which of the following does not symbolyze a buffalo?
a. Status
b. Courage
c. Strength
d. Cowardice
e. Fighting Spirit
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Blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries

February 19, 2011
Blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries-like dark skinned bunch grapes-contain

resveratrol, a potential anticancer agent. Thats a new finding from preliminary data from
ARS collaborative studies with Rutgers University-New Jersey and AgCanada, Kentville,
Nova Scotia. Resveratrol protects dark-skinned bunch grapes from fungal diseases and
provides health benefits to consumers, including protection from cardiovascular disease.
The compounds anticancer potential warranted its examination in other fruits.
Using gas chromatographic and mass spectrometric procedures, the scientists measured
the resveratrol content of 30 whole fruit samples of blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry, and
related plants representing 5 families and 10 species of Vaccinium fruit. They found that
several samples contained varying amounts of the compound. Analysis of extracts of the
skin, juice/pulp, and seed of muscadine grapes showed that its concentration in fruit skin
was highest. Levels in the juice/pulp were much lower than in either skin or seeds.
Researchers are continuing to analyze more Vaccinium and muscadine samples. Future
research goals will include enhancing production of resveratrol in selected species.
What does the second paragraph talk about?

a. More Vaccinium and muscadine will be analyzed.
b. Researches plan to produce resveratrol in large scale.
c. Several samples contains various amount of resveratrol.
d. The experiment showed that resveratrol is mostly concentrated in the fruit skin.
e. The experiment analyzes 30 fruit samples of blueberry, cranberry and huckleberry.
How many fruit samples are used in the research?

a. 3
b. 5
c. 10
d. 25
e. 30
What is the purpose of the text?

a. To tell kinds of fruits
b. To describe some fruits
c. To persuade people to keep health
d. To inform the importance of research on fruits
e. To report the result of a research on certain fruits
We can conclude that the research will be

a. Stopped
b. Continued
c. Postponed
d. Carried out
e. Minimized
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The Tasmanian devil

March 10, 2009
The Tasmanian devil is a marsupial an animal that feeds and carries its young in a
pouch. It lives only in Tasmania and was called a devil by the early European settlers
because of its fierce appearance and loud screeching.
The devil is the same size as a small dog. It has a large head, a stocky body and a short,
thick tail. While the fur is mostly black, there are often white markings on the back and
chest. Because the devil is a nocturnal animal (it is active at night), it spends the days in
the dense bush and hunts for food after dark.
While it can catch prey the size of a small wallaby the devil often feeds on the bodies of
dead sheep and cows from farms. Its very powerful jaws and teeth enable it to eat bones
and fur as well as the meat. Farmers are pleased that devils stop the spread of disease by
removing the rotting bodies of dead animals. Groups of devils eat together from the same
carcass body of a dead animal and they are such noisy eaters that they can be heard
for several kilometers.
Devils breed in March and the young are born in April. While more are born, only two or
three babies survive to live in their mothers pouch for four months. They move with
their mother into a whole or a hollow log until they are ready to live on their own in the
bush at the end of December. Devils live until they are seven or eight years old.
Recently adult devils have been affected by cancer. This begins with lumps around the
mouth and spreads to the face and neck. Scientists are studying the cancers so they can
find out the cause and save the devil population in Tasmania.
Which of the following animals is categorized as marsupial?
A.Crocodile
B.Sheep
C.Cow
D.Kangaroo
E.Lion
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the devils?

A.They rest during the day
B.They are wild animals
C.They are large in size
D.Their population is threatened
E.They can eat dead animal from farms
What is the topic of the passage?

A.The habits of Tasmanian devil
B.The population of Tasmanian devil
C.The life pattern of Tasmanian devil
D.The Tasmanian devil
E.The breeding of Tasmanian devil
Where can a young devil live independently?

A.At the age of seven or eight years
B.At the age of four months
C.In March
D.In April
E.In December
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Gold
September 5, 2008
Gold is a precious metal. Gold is used as ornaments or as money.
Gold is found in many places, but in a small supply. It is often found on the surface of the earth.
Since gold is a heavy substance, it is sometimes found loose on the bottom of rivers. The gold is
found together with sand and rocks, and must be separated from them. It is simple to search for
this type of gold.
It is not usually necessary to drill for gold, but when a layer of gold is located deep below the
surface of the earth, it is possible to drill a hole into the ground. Engineers have developed
modern process for removing gold from rocks.
Since gold is not very hard, it is sometimes melted and added to other substances for making
rings, coins, and art objects. It will be priced forever because it is beautiful, rare, and useful.
1. The best title of the text above is ..
a. Gold
b. Type of Gold
c. Previous Metal
d. Rare Ornaments
e. Removing Gold from Rocks
2. The following are associated with gold, EXCEPT ..
a. useful
b. precious
c. beautiful
d. expensive
e. unnecessary
3. The text above is mainly intended to . about gold.
a. discuss
b. classify
c. describe
d. elaborate
e. document
4. It will be priced forever because. (Paragraph 4)
a. valuable
b. worthless
c. interesting
d. wonderful
e. eye catching
Archive for the Recount Category
a great weekend
February 24, 2011
Rahman, my roommate, and I had a great weekend. Last Saturday we got up early and
had a big breakfast. Then we took the bus to go downtown and went to an art museum.
The museum opened at nine oclock and we stayed there all morning.
We saw some beautiful paintings. We had a guide who explained everything to us. I liked
all the art, but Ryan didnt like the modern art very much. I bought copies of two
paintings. Im going to put them on the wall of my bedroom.
At one oclock, we were hungry so we had lunch at the museum cafeteria. After lunch,
we took a walk in the park near the museum. We went home at five oclock. We were
very tired, but we had a good time. On Sunday we stayed home and studied.
What did the writer and his roommate do last weekend?

a. They had a big dinner.
b. They went to an art museum.
c. They watched people painting.
d. They worked part time as a guide.
e. They worked part time in a cafeteria.
The main idea of the second paragraph is

a. The museum only displayed modern art.
b. A guide accompanied the visitors.
c. The writer liked all the art displayed at the museum.
d. The guide helped visitors to buy the paintings displayed.
e. Rahman and his roommate liked all the beautiful paintings at the museum.
Which of the following you dont agree with about Rahman?

a. Rahman liked all the art displayed.
b. Rahman was the writers roommate.
c. Rahman and the writer had a great weekend.
d. Rahman and the writer went to an art museum.
e. Rahman and the writer had lunch at the museum cafeteria.
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March 10, 2009
It happened on Sunday morning a few days ago. When I was about to have my routine
cup of coffee along with a bagel, I realized that I did not have any bread at all. I have to
admit that I am unable to enjoy coffee without some kind of baked goods.
Then I decided to run out to buy something, but all the stores were closed, but one. That
store did not have any fresh pastries, and I ended up buying four slices of wheat bread. I
was frustrated for two reasons: firstly, I couldnt enjoy drinking my coffee on Sunday
morning; and secondly, the sales woman charged me $3.00 for four slices of bread!
Next, I returned to the building where I live on the tenth floor, stepped into the elevator,
pushed the button, and got out. When I reached my apartment and tried to unlock the
door, I could not turn the key. I made a few attempts without success. I started banging on
the door hoping to wake up my daughter. I was not successful at that either.
I cant explain how it crossed my mind to check the number of the apartment. The
apartment number was correct, except for the first digit: the apartment was on the ninth
floor, but the tenth. I was shocked to realize that I had been banging on somebody elses
door.
I still muse over what might have happened if somebody had opened the door and what
he or she would have said to me at 8:00 am on Sunday morning.
What is the purpose of the author in writing the text?

A.To tell about her ruined Sunday morning routine
B.To tell about the expensive price of the bread she bought at a local store
C.To tell about her mistake in finding her apartment
D.To show how angry she was for not being able to enter her apartment
E.To show how embarrassed she was for banging on somebody elses door
When she went to the store, she intended to buy ..

A.Wheat bread
B.Bread
C.Fresh fruit
D.Fresh pastries
E.Coffee
Why couldnt she unlock the door of her apartment?

A.She took the wrong key
B.Her apartment door was broken
C.Her daughter locked the door from the inside
D.It was not her apartment
E.She forgot to bring the key
She experienced a series of events that had ruined her Sunday morning, EXCEPT .
A.There was not any baked goods to enjoy with her coffee
B.She had to pay more for the bread
C.She could find what she wanted in the store
D.Even though she had banged on the door, her daughter did not wake up
E.She realized that she had mistakenly tried to enter an apartment that was not hers
What would have probably happened if the owner of the apartment had woken up?
A.She/he would help her find her apartment
B.She/he would be so angry at her
C.She/he would offer he a cup of coffee
D.She/he would call her daughter to pick her up
E.She/he would do nothing
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Our trip to the Blue Mountain

July 9, 2008
On Friday, we went to the Blue Mountain. We stayed at David and Dellas house. It has a
big garden with lots of colorful flowers and tennis court.
On Saturday, we saw the Three Sisters and we went on the scenic railway. It was scary.
Then, Mom and I went shopping with Della. We went to some antique shops and I tried on some
old hats. On Sunday, we went on the scenic Skyway and it rocked. We saw cockatoos having
shower.
In the afternoon, we went home.
1. The text above belongs to

a) narrative
b) report
c) news item
d) spoof
e) recount
2. How many days did they take their trip?

a) six days
b) five days
c) four days
d) three days
e) two days
3. Whose trip is actually stated in the text?

a) The writer and his/her mother
b) The writer and the reader
c) The writer and David
d) The writer and Della
e) The writer and his/her mother, and Della
4. When did they go home?
a) on Friday afternoon
b) on Saturday afternoon
c) on Sunday afternoon
d) on Friday afternoon
e) on Saturday morning
5. Our trip to the Blue Mountain

The underlined word has the same meaning as..
a) gift
b) journey
c) experience
d) mission
e) desire
Ball Dome
July 9, 2008
Last night our family went to Ball Dome to watch the Kings play the Shooters.
When we got to the stadium, an usher showed us our seats. Just as we sat down the band
played the national anthem so we stood.
After the anthem both teams entered the court. As they did, the cheerleaders waved their
steamers.
Next, the referee placed his whistle in his mouth and signaled the start of the play. The
game was so hot that the supporters of the two teams yelled out their chants every time a player
scored the point.
In the end, the Shooters won and our family was happy that both teams had given their
best.
1. The main idea of the text is

a. The Kings and the Shooters
b. The family outing
c. The good game of basket ball
d. The cheerleaders and their chants
e. The wise referee
2. As they did . (Paragraph 3). The word they refers to .

a. the cheerleaders
b. their streamers
c. the anthem
d. both teams
e. Kings and Shooters
3. The type of the text above is a .

a. Description
b. Narrative
c. Report
d. News item
e. Recount
4. The text organization/generic structure of the text contains ..

a. orientation events reorientation
b. orientation complication resolution reorientation
c. identification description
d. general classification description
e. orientation complication reorientation
5. The purpose of the text is ..

a. to tell someone how to do or make something
b. to tell what happened
c. to entertain the reader
d. to teach or to inform the reader
e. to extend the readers imagination
My Day at the Beach

June 30, 2008
Last week my friend and I were bored after three weeks of holidays, so
we rode our bikes to Smith Beach, which is only five kilometres from where I
live. When we arrived at the beach, we were surprised to see there was
hardly anyone there. After having a quick dip in the ocean, which was really
cold, we realized one reason there were not many people there. It was also
quite windy.
After we bought some hot chips at the takeaway store nearby, we rode
our bikes down the beach for a while, on the hard, damp part of the sand. We
had the wind behind us and, before we knew it, we were many miles down
the beach. Before we made the long trip back, we decided to paddle our feet
in the water for a while, and then sit down for a rest. While we were sitting
on the beach, just chatting, it suddenly dawned on us that all the way back,
we would be riding into the strong wind.
When we finally made it back home, we were both totally exhausted!
But we learned some good lessons that day.
1. What is the purpose of the text above?

a) Retell experience for the purpose of entertaining
b) Retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining
c) Retell events for the purpose of persuading
d) Retell events for the purpose of explaining
e) Retell events for the purpose of research
2. When did the writer go to the beach?

a) Yesterday
b) Last week
c) Three weeks of holidays
d) Now
e) Then
3. What is the name of the beach?

a) John
b) Brown
c) Alpha
d) Omaha
e) Smith
4. Which is not true based on the story?

a) The writer and his friends went to the beach because they were
boring
b) They bought some hot chips
c) It needed to ride about 5 kilometres to reach the beach
d) They were facing windy road
e) Many people were at the beach when they got there
5. Who are the participants in the story?

a) The readers
b) The people
c) The hot chips
d) Smith
e) The writer and his friends
6. How did the story end?

a) Embarrassing
b) Annoying
c) Sad
d) Happy
e) Funny
7. How is the generic structure of recount?

a) Orientation-events-evaluation
b) Twist-events-reorientation
c) Orientation-twist-reorientation
d) Orientation-events-reorientation
e) Goal-materials-steps
8. Which of the following word belongs to temporal sequence?

a) Arrived at
b) Three weeks
c) Hot chips
d) After
e) Was
Jogjakarta
June 30, 2008
On Wednesday, my students and I went to Jogjakarta. We stayed at
Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the
temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa,
and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahma and
Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple was being renovated. On Friday
morning, we went to Jogja Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were
lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued
our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard
announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed. In the evening we left
for Jakarta by Wisata bus.
1. The text mainly discusses

a. the writers trip to jogjakarta
b. the writers first visit to Prambanan
c. the writers impression about the guide
d. the writers experience at Jogja Kraton
e. the writers impression about Borobudur
2. Which temple was being renovated?

a. Syiwa
b. Wisnu
c. Brahma
d. Borobudur
e. Syiwa and Wisnu
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. The writer and the students went to Jogjakarta for having a
research
b. The writer went to Borobudur first and then to Kraton
c. The writer was very disappointed with the guide
d. Malioboro is very far from Dirgahayu
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February 24, 2011
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The text talks about

a. Sunwel Beach Residences Ketewel
b. Balis apartment development
c. A dream becomes reality
d. Hotel Mulia Senayan
e. Prime property
Which of the following is not found in the advertisement?

a. Large pools
b. Restaurant
c. Website
d. Fitness
e. Spa
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NAJS
March 3, 2010
NAJS
Mexican Restaurant
Try your favourite Mexican dishes, expertly prepared from the finest ingredients.
Complete meals for less than 50 $. Superb wine and cheerful festival atmosphere at lunch
and dinner.
63 Grand Street Phone: 874-7976
1.What is the text tell about?

a.Description of Najs restaurant
b.Special price for lunch and dinner
c.Offering of new Mexican products
d.Advertisement of Najs Mexican Restaurant
e.Information of job opportunity in Najs Restaurant
2.The following statements are not true about the text, except
a.Complete meals for more than $ 50
b.The restaurant gives delivery service
c.The dishes prepared from oriental ingredients
d.Superb wine is provided at lunch and dinner
e.It is romantic atmosphere in the Najs restaurant
Piroxicam
March 10, 2009
This product is intended for external use only.

No occlusive dressing should be employed.
Run in the gel leaving no residual material on the skin
A dosage of one gram (corresponding to 5 mg of Piroxicam) should be applied to the

affected area three or four times per day
Use in children
Dosage recommendations and indications for use in children have not been established
Where is the text probably found?

A.At the laundry centre
B.On a detergent package
C.On childrens toy package
D.On shoe polish cover
E.On medicine cover
What is the best subtitle for this text?
A.External gel product
B.Dosage and administration
C.How to use it
D.Light gel on skin
E.All purpose gel
It can be inferred from the text that .

A.It is better not to use this product on children
B.People may drink this product
C.Apply thick gel on the affected area
D.Rub this product on the affected skin three or four times a day, one gram for each time
of application
E.This product can be used for all ages
Secretary
March 10, 2009
We, a mining consultant company, are looking for.
A SENIOR SECRETARY
Female, graduated from a reputable university

Min. 5 years of work experience
Good command of English (oral & written)
Computer literate (min Word, Excel, Internet)
Please submit your complete application, resume and recent photograph not more than 10
days after this ad to:
HRD PT CITRA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Wisma Emha Jln. Wijaya I No. II A, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12170
Fax no. 021-7207978
Email-address: mitraenergy@cbn.net.id
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
What is the text about?

A.Wisma Emha
B.A job vacancy
C.A senior secretary
D.An application letter
E.PT Citra Energy Development
The following are the requirements asked EXCEPT.
A.Five years experience
B.Able to operate a computer
C.Able to speak and write in English
D.A graduate from a reputable university
E.Application letter should be sent ten days after this ads
ADVERTISING TRAINEE
March 10, 2009
ADVERTISING TRAINEE
We are seeking a young person for training in advertising department of a national

publishing company. The job involves selling and marketing. This is an opportunity for
person with strong interest in commercial world.
Write to:
Marketing Director
P.O. Box 1245. Bandung
What is the advertisement about?

A.How to become a trainee
B.Qualification for a trainee
C.Recruiting staff employees
D.The company looks for a trainee
E.The position for marketing manager
A trainee should have.

A.High school graduate
B.Qualified in sales marketing
C.3 years commercial experience
D.Experience in selling and marketing
E.Strong interest in the commercial world
The job involves selling and marketing.

The underlined word means..
A.includes
B.covers
C.offers
D.gives
E.seeks
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Finance Staff
September 11, 2008
We are Japanese Indonesian joint venture company, leader of automotive
component
maker is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill in the

following position:
FINANCE STAFF
Requirements:
Male/female
S1 graduated majoring in Economics
Fluency in English
Familiar with MS Office
Please send your complete application not later than February 17th, 2008
to: PT TOYOTETSU CORPORATION
MM 2100 Industrial Town, Block J-12,14,15 Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
1. What kind of work will a new employee deal with?
A. Automotive component
B. Personnel management
C. Money matter
D. Economics
E. MS Office
2. What is one of the requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicant?
A. English Mastery
B. Computer literacy
C. Financial adequacy
D. A university lecturer
E. A reputable university graduate
3. The word looking for can be replaced by .
A. Seeking
B. Planning
C. Attracting
D. Developing
E. Collaborating
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Anne Car Rental

September 11, 2008
Anne Car Rental
TYPIST/SECRETARY
We require a typist/secretary with a least three years experience to work for our manager and sales
manager. Experience in travel or car rental industry preferred but is not essential. We have a small, pleasant
office and the work is extremely varied and interesting.
Call Mrs. Inne 879-2456
1. What is the text about?
A. Brochure
B. Announcement
C. Job opportunity
D. Job information
E. Job qualification
2. The main requirement for the position is..
A. typing skills
B. high school graduate
C. good knowledge in English
D. at least three years experience
E. experience in the travel or car rental industry
3. or car rental industry preferred but is not essential.
The underlined word means..
A. need
B. urgent
C. proper
D. necessary
E. emergency
Sanyos coffee san

June 23, 2008
Sanyos coffee San is the only 10-cup coffee maker with a coffee grinder built in. So you get
freshly ground coffee every time. Just pour in whole beans, set the timer, and a perfect pot of
coffee will be waiting for you tomorrow morning.
1. What does text about?

A. Cofee
B. Cofee maker
C. Cofee pot
D. Cofee grinder
E. Bean
2. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To explain how to make cofee
B. To review a product
C. To describe a thing
D. To report something
E. To explain how to do something
3. How many cups can you make with that product?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
E. 15
Archive for the Class X Category
EXPRESSING INVITATION, REQUEST, ASKING

AND GIVING PERMISSION
November 3, 2008
EXPRESSING INVITATION, REQUEST, ASKING AND GIVING PERMISSION
Read the dialogue and then answer the questions.
Mrs. Thufailah : Najmi, have you finished washing the dishes?

Najmi : Yes, I have mom.
Mrs. Thufailah : Would you like to go to the shop and buy some ketchup? Its gone.
Najmi : I just brought it last night.
Mrs. Thufailah : I couldnt find it. Where did you put it?
Najmi : Wait for a minute mom. I am coming down .. (after a few minutes). Here you
are, mom.
Mrs. Thufailah : Oh, you put it there. You should put it at its usual place. Can you help
me to cook?
Najmi : Surely, mom. What do you want me to do now?
Mrs. Thufailah : Get some chicken from the refrigerator, cut it into small pieces and wash
it, okay?
Najmi : Yes, mum. .. (after a few minutes)
I am through, mum. Here you are.
Mrs. Thufailah : Could you help me to set the table? Your father may be at home soon.
Najmi : Are we going to have dinner at home? He usually doesnt.
Mrs. Thufailah : He said he would be home for dinner today.
Najmi : Alright. Ill do it .. (the telephone is ringing)
Hello, this is Najmi. Who is calling, please?
Hilal : Dont you recognize my voice? This is Hilal.
Najmi : Hi, Hilal. What happen?
Hilal : Well, nothing special. Well, actually I want you to go with me to a book fair.
Najmi : Not at the moment, please. I am now busy helping my mom preparing for dinner.
Hilal : What a dilligent girl. Okey I understand. How about if we go in this afternoon at 3
or 4 p.m.?
Najmi : Wait for a moment. Ill ask my mom first, okay? .. Mom, can I go with Hilal to
a book fair this afternoon?
Mrs. Thufailah : Dont you have any lectures?
Najmi : Im free and have no lecture this afternoon.
Mrs. Thufailah : If so, of course you may go. But, be at home before 7 p.m.. Remember,
were having dinner together tonight.
Najmi : Thanks mom. Hallo Hilal, are you still there?
Hilal : Does your mom let you go with me?
Najmi : Yes, she does. Can you pick me up?
Hilal : Ill be there at three, okay?
Najmi : Okey. Dont be late.
Hilal : Bye.
Najmi : Bye.
Questions:
1. What has Najmi just done?
2. What does her mother want her to do?
3. How does she express it?
4. Does she go to the shop to buy the ketchup? Why?
5. Why couldnt her mother find where it was?
6. What else does her mother want her to do?
7. How does she express it?
8. Your father may be at home in.. what does the word may express?
9. Who is calling while Najmi setting the table?
10. Why does she call?
11. Where do they want to go?
12. Can Najmi go? Why?
13. What does Najmi say to get permission from her mother?
14. Can Hilal pick up Najmi?
15. What time will Hilal be at Najmis house?
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Expressing Surprise, Belief, and Unbelief

November 3, 2008
EXPRESSING SURPRISE, BELIEF, AND UNBELIEF
Text 1
A : Mr. Agus didnt teach us this morning.
B : What a surprise. He is never absent before.
Answer the questions below.
1. Who was the teacher?
2. Where did the conversation take place?
3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?
4. Underline the words expressing surprise.
Text 2
A : Dad, my friends and I plan to climb Mount Lawu next week.
B : You are kidding! This is hard rainy season. It will be dangerous up there.

1. Who will go to the mountain?
2. Where did the conversation take place?
3. What is the relationship between the two speakers?
4. Underline the words expressing surprise.
Text 3
Dina : Good heavens! Look at this. It says a pilot was nearly sucked out of the window of his plane. It was
in mid air.
Sandi : Really? He wasnt killed, was he?
Dina : No, it says he was hanging out of the window while the plane was 23,000 feet in the air.
Sandi : I dont understand. The windows didnt break, did it?
Dina : Yes it did. Actually.
1. Who are involved in the dialogue above?
2. Who are they?
3. What are Dina and Sandi talking about?
4. How was the pilot condition?
5. How was the plane condition?
Make short dialogues based on the situation.
1. Your handphone was stolen. Your close friend, Kristina, did it. You surprised.
2. Your headmistress annonces that you are the winner of the writing contest of your school. You surprise.
Text 4
Dona : Watch that! A man eats nails and glasses. Wouw.! Thats out of logic.
Mita : Whats programme do you watch?
Dona : I watch Guiness Book World of Record!
Mita : Oh, thats an interesting programme.

Dona : Do you believe that one can do something like that?
Mita : Me? I believe that. What about you?
Dona : I dont believe it.
Mita : Up to you!
1. What did Dona see last night?
2. What did the programme about?
3. Do you believe that?
4. Do you have special experience that someone does something strange?
5. What did Mita say to express that she believes man can do strange thing?
6. What did Dona say to express that she doesnt believe man can do strange thing?
7. Find out expressions showing believing and unbelieving?
Make short dialogues based on the situation.
1. Your friend told you that he was safe from a train accident.
2. Someone tells you that he can make you rich just in a few days.
3. Someone was cut his head but he didnt die.
4. A ghost haunted you last night.
Words expressing surprise and unbelief
Really
What a surprise
Are you serious
Youre kidding
Tell me its not true
Thats out of logic

UNDERSTANDING OR EXPRESSING REQUEST,

ASKING, GIVING AND
REFUSING PERMISSION
November 3, 2008
UNDERSTANDING OR EXPRESSING REQUEST, ASKING, GIVING AND

REFUSING PERMISSION
(Mengungkapkan permintaan, memberi dan memberikan ijin)
Study the following dialogue.
Jane : Is it a new car John?
John : Yes, it is a brand new Peugeut 307. Is it all right if I park my car here?
Jane : Im sorry thats not allowed. It is too close to the intersection. The car on
the right side can not see it.
John : Over there, I think. There, it will not disturb the traffic.
Jane : Yes, thats fine. It is behind my house. What brings you here?
John : I remember you bought a Nikon camera long time ago.
Jane : Oh, my old camera. Yes, I did. Why?
John : Do you mind if I borrow that camera for a few days?
Jane : Sure, John, but are you kidding? You drive an expensive car but you dont
have a camera.
John : it is urgent. I dont know where mine is. My friend from British Consulate
called me last week. I have to take pictures of Queen Elizabeth at the
Buckingham palace next week. Her photos will be exhibited in Time
magazine next month.
Jane : Wow! Congratulations, John.
John : Thank you, Jane.

Answer these questions.
2. Who has a new car?
3. Why did he want to borrow Janes camera?
4. What is John?
5. I dont know . where mine is. What does the word mine refer to?
6. In the conversation above which sentences express:
A request
Asking permission
Giving permission
Refusing permission
7. Now try to create a short dialogue using other expressions of request, asking,
giving and refusing permission.
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EXPRESSING COMPLIMENTING/UPRAISING
November 3, 2008
EXPRESSING COMPLIMENTING/UPRAISING
(Memberikan pujian)
Text 1
Nabila : Hi, Sari! How are things?
Sari : Fine, and you?
Nabila : Im feeling great today. How was your weekend at the beach?
Sari : Terrific! We had a lovely time there. You should go there.

Nabila : Really? Hey, what a beautiful blouse you are wearing, it matches your skirt.
Sari : Thanks. My mother gave it to me on my birthday.
Nabila : Wow! Thats wonderful. Oh, Sari, I almost forget. Can I ask you something?
Sari : Oh, sure. Whats up?
Nabila : Have you finished typing the annual report we made last week?
Sari : Yes, mean this?
Nabila : Yeah, Hmmm, I think this report is excellent. Thanks a lot Sari. You did a great job. Now I have to
give it to the director immediately.
Sari : OK. Youd better hurry. He may be waiting for it.
Nabila : Well, he probably is. Thanks again, Sari. Have a nice day!
Answer the following questions.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
3. What is the relationship of the two speakers?
4. Who went to the beach?
5. Did she enjoy it?
6. What is she wearing?
7. What does Nabila say to compliment Sari?
8. Who made the annual report?
9. Did Sari do it well?
10. What does Sari say to compliment Sari?
Text 1
Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
Annisa : Wow! Thats a dress, Dinahyu. Is it new?
Dinahyu : Yes, it is.
Annisa : The colour and the model on you.

Dinahyu : Oh, do you really think so? I am really fond of this dress.
Annisa : Did you make it yourself?
Dinahyu : Certainly no, Anis. My aunt gave it to me as a birthday gift.
Annisa : Did she? What a you have!
1. Who are having the dialogue?
2. Where are they having conversation?
3. Who is wearing a new dress?
4. Does she like the dress? Underline the words expressing her like!
5. Who made her dress?
6. Why did her aunt give the dress?
7. Underline the words expressing compliment!
Make short conversations based on these situations.
1. You want to tell your friend, Rini that you liked her chicken steak she cooked you yesterday.
2. You are a teacher and you want to compliment Iwan, one of your students, on his good composition.
3. You are a personal manager. Give a compliment to one of your staff on his work and that you want to
raise his salary.
4. You are a father and you are complimenting your son on his good semester report.
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EXPRESSING HAPPINESS /PLEASURE

June 17, 2008
EXPRESSING HAPPINESS /PLEASURE
Text 1
Hilal : Hi, Najmi! Havent seen you for a long time. How is it going?
Najmi : Oh, hi Hilal.. Its great, thanks. How is everything with you?
Hilal : Well, Im fine. As a matter of fact, I was promoted as a manager.
Najmi : Wow, thats really great. Im glad to hear that. Im sure you will have a good
career.
Hilal : Thank you. And how about you? Ive heard you are a secretary now.
Najmi : Yes, youre right. Thats what I want since I was young.

1.Who are involved in the dialogue above?
2.What is the relationship between Hilal and Najmi?
3.Where does the conversation take place?
4.Who works as a secretary?
5.What does Najmi say to express her happiness?
Text 2
Najmi : Have you ever heard that Icha and Doni are getting married?
Hilal : Oh, really? What a surprise. Im very pleased to hear that. When is the wedding?
Najmi : Next week. Will you come to their wedding party.
Hilal : Of course. How about you?
Najmi : Ill go there with my husband. Well, if you want we can go there together.
Hilal : All right. Pick me up at 1.

1.Who are involved in the dialogue above?
2.What is the relationship between Nico and Olga?
3.Where does the conversation take place?
4.When will the wedding party?
5.Who will come to the wedding party?
Task 1
Give responses to the following statements using appropriate expressions of pleasure.
1.Your father is promoted to be a sergeant.
2.Japan government gives you a scholarship to continue your study there.
3.Your brother is getting married
4.You got the first rank in writing competition.
5.Your mother is awarded as the best mother of the year.
6.You are chosen as the best student at school.
7.Your team won the match.
8.Your best friend recorded a new album.
Note:
People express their happiness when they get good news or special thing.
Expression of pleasure
Im happy to hear that
Im glad you think so
That would be great
That sounds nice
Fantastic
What a wonderful day
Its the most beautiful place Ive ever seen.
I love it
I like it very much
Responses
Id love too
You are right
I think so
I do, too
EXPRESSING SYMPATHY
June 17, 2008
EXPRESSING SYMPATHY
Hilal : Hi, Najmi. This is Hilal. Do you still remember me?

Najmi : Oh, Hilal. How are you?
Hilal: : Fine, thank you. And how have you been?
Najmi ; I feel great. Why are you here?
Hilal : Well, I want to visit my nephew. Listen, Najmi. I would like to apologize for not
being able to present at your wedding party.
Najmi : Thats all right. But you missed meeting our old friends.
Hilal : I know. Well, actually I was on our way to your party when suddenly a car hit me.
Najmi : Oh, dear. Thats awful. Are you OK?
Hilal : I was fine. But I had to my car.
Najmi : I am so glad you are safe from the accident. Why dont you come to my hose
then?

3. Who got married?
4. Who had an accident?
5. Why did the accident happen?
6. What does Najmi say to express her sympathy?
Task 1
What do you say to a friend who tells you that:
1. he/she lost his/her money.
2. he/she cut herself when she was cooking.
3. he/she has just lost his/her new motorcycle.
4. he/she fell down from the tree.
5. his/her brother has been hospitalized.
6. he/she couldnt pass the exam.
7. someone you knew and liked very much was sick.
8. someone has stolen his/her money.
9. he/she was hit by a car.
10. he/she failed the driving test.
Task 2
Write dialogues based on the following situation:
1. You heard that your brothers favourite futsal team lost the match.
2. You saw a man got an accident. He was badly injured. Now, he is in the hospital. You
want to tell his parent.
3. You want to tell your friend that he has failed his final test.
SHOWING ATTENTION
June 17, 2008
SHOWING ATTENTION
Expressing of getting ones attention

(Hilal is watching radio in the living room. Najmi comes.)
Najmi : Pardon me, Hilal.
Hilal : Yes? What happened?
Najmi : Can you turn the radio down? I want to phone Deny.
Hilal : No problem.
Najmi : Thank you very much.
(Telephoning her friends, Najmi walks into the dining room where her mother and father
are eating.)
Mother : Do you want to have more, dad?
Father : No, I am full.
Najmi : Im sorry for interrupting you, but I want to tell important news.
Mother : What is it, dear?
Najmi : Mom, dad. Deny will propose me next week. I hope you will agree.
Father & mother : Oh, thats very good news. Of course, we dont mind of that.

2. What did Hilal do when Najmi came?
3. What did Najmi ask Hilal to do?
4. Why did Najmi ask that?
5. How did Najmi ask that?
6. What did Najmi say to interrupt her mother and father conversation?
OFFERING SOMETHING
June 16, 2008
OFFERING SOMETHING
(In the afternoon, Najmi and Hilal were very hungry. Theywanted to eat something, and
then found a restaurant. The menu looked very delicious. They chose a table, sat down,
and read the menu. Then they waited. At last the waiter comes.)
Waiter : What would you like to eat, Madam?
Najmi : Well, Id like salad, please.
Waiter : What kind of dressing do you like? We have French, Italian, and blue cheese.
Najmi : Er, Blue cheese, please.
Waiter : Salad with Blue cheese, Is there anything else?
Najmi : Yes, Ill have some garlic bread and a glass of mango juice.
Waiter : (to Hilal) How about you, what do you want to order?
Hilal : Pizza large, with ice tea, please.
Waiter : Wait for a moment please. The food will be ready not more than fifteen minutes.
Najmi : Sure.
Answer the following questions briefly.

2. How does the menu look like?
3. What do they order?
4. What does the waiter say to offer the menu?
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Announcement
June 14, 2008
Salah satu materi kelas X adalah Announcement. Berikut ini adalah
contoh teks dan pertanyaan yang bisa dibacakan oleh guru sebagai
latihan Listening untuk siswa. Sebelumnya, guru bisa
memperkenalkan kata-kata yang dianggap sulit kepada siswa.
Text 1
Attention, please!
Continental executive bus will be leaving for Bukit Tinggi through Pekan Baru
at 14.40. would passengers now board the bus?
Text 2
Beta supermarket New Year sale. We ofer special prices for the following
items only for a week. You can get one kilo of sugar, regular price: Rp.
6.800,- for only Rp. 5.000 rupiah. Ten kilograms of rice, regular price: Rp.
70.000,- for only 50.000,- Dont miss it.
Text 3
Thank you for visiting our show room. Here, we are going to show you a new
product. A fantastic vacuum cleaner and how it works. First, fix the hose.
Plug the cord into the socket. Then start the vacuum cleaner by pushing the
on button. No sweeping no wasting time.
Text 4
Good morning,
Before we start working today, Id like to remind you of this. As a supervisor
who monitors the projects, make sure everything is in the place. First, about
the working hours. Work starts at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workers should remain in
the area during nap period. Punctuality is obligatory. Second, you have to
take good care all of the tools you used. Dont forget to put them away
when you have finished. Thats all I want to say this morning. Happy
working.

1. Which bus goes to Bukit Tinggi?
2. What time is the bus leaving?
3. What is the special price of one kg of sugar?
4. What kind of items is on sale?
5. Where does the information come from?
6. What product is being explained?
7. What do you do after fix the hose?
8. What time should the employees start working?
9. What does the company want the workers to be?
10. What is the purpose of the speech?
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EXPRESSING OPINION
November 3, 2008
EXPRESSING OPINION
(Memberikan pendapat)
Assistant : Good morning, Miss. Can I help you?
Tiara : Yes, please. I need a pair of shoes and also a pair of jeans.
Nana : And I want to buy a hat and dress.
Assistant : Oh.. You can find it there.
Tiara : Nana, come here! What do you think about this pair of jeans?
Nana : I think that its suitable for you.
Tiara : But, I dont like the colour.
Nana : It seems that this one is suitable for you. This is blue! Your favourite
colour.
Tiara : Yes, correct. I will take this one. And what about you?
Nana : Wait a moment. Ill choose one of these hats.
Tiara : What colour do you want?
Nana : I want red colour.
Tiara : What about this red one?
Nana : This is very sweet. Ill try it first.
Tiara : Where is the sitting room?
Assistant : The fitting room is at the corner.
Nana : Ok. Lets go there.
1. Where is the dialogue take place?
2. What does Nana think about the jean that is chosen by Tiara?
3. What colour does Nana want?

4. Does Tiara agree with Nanas opinion?
5. Where is the fitting room?
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EXPRESSING SATISFACTION
AND DISSATISFACTION
November 3, 2008
EXPRESSING SATISFACTION AND DISSATISFACTION
(Mengungkapkan rasa puas dan tidak puas)
Text 1
(At lunch time, Machiko and Roberto were hungry. They found a restaurant near the college. The menu
looked very good. They chose a table at the salad bowl, sat down, and read the menu. Then they waited.
They waited for a long time. At last the waiter comes.)
Waiter : Yes?
Machiko : Id like salad fruit, please.
Waiter : Cottage cheese, yoghurt, or sherbet?
Machiko : Er, yoghurt, please.
Waiter : Anything else?
Machiko : Yes, Ill have some bread and a glass of white wine.
Waiter : (to Roberto) and you?
Roberto : The chefs salad large, with bread and red wine, please.
(After the waiter left)
Machiko : The waiter was unfriendly, wasnt he?
Roberto : No, not unfriendly. He was rude.
(Michiko and Roberto waited more than ten minutes. Their food finally arrived.)
Roberto : Large? This is small salad.
Machiko : And this is sherbet instead of yoghurt.
Roberto : The bread is hard.
Machiko : Its not fresh at all. Its stale. I cant eat it.
Roberto : And I cant drink this wine chilled. Its warm.
Machiko : Terrible. Theres no butter for the bread, either.
Roberto : Wheres the waiter?
Machiko : I dont know. Hes probably gone to lunch at another restaurant.
1. How does the menu look like?

2. What do Machiko and Robderto feel about their meal?
3. What do they order?
4. How long do they wait for their food?
5. What make them dissatisfied?
Text 2
Paul : Have you read todays newspaper?
James : Not yet. Is it interesting?
Paul : Yes, the apology from the company. Take a look. The paper is over there.
James : Picking up the newspaper and starting to read it. Is that all?
Paul : Yes.
James : This is not enough. Im not satisfied yet. The size of the ads should have been half of the page.
Besides, the company only apologized but they didnt mention what they would do.
Paul : Oh, come on. The point is not the matter of the size, but the company sincere to apologize.
James : Still its not satisfying.
Paul : I think they have already shown their good will. Its more than enough.
2. What is the content of the paper?

3. What does James say to express his dissatisfaction?
4. Why does he feel so?
5. Write Pauls expression to express his satisfaction.
Text 3
Robert : How do you feel about this food?
Tery : Wow.. I am very satisfied. Its very delicious.
Robert : Yes, you are right. Would you have anymore?
Tery : Yes, of course.
Robert : I will take some for my younger sister. Shell be very happy.
Tery : Yeah and I will take for my mom at home.
Robert : OK. Lets go home. I never feel satisfied before.
Tery : So am I.
1. Who are having dialogue?
2. What are they talking about?
4. What does Tery feel about the food?
5. Why do they take the food home?
Expressing Request
November 3, 2008
A. Asking someone to do something:
Can you give me the book?
Could you phone me at 7 oclock?

Would you mind repairing my watch?
Do you think you could take me to the shop
I wonder if you could write me an application letter?
B. Asking someone for something:
Can I borrow your pen?
Could I have a seat?
Cant I sit beside you?
May I use your computer?
The expression to accept it:
OK
Sure
All right
Certainly
Its a pleasure
The expression to refuse it:
Im afraid, I .. (give your reason).
Im sorry, I cant.
Id like to, but(give your reason).
Find the mistake in each of these dialogues and correct it.
1. A: Is alright if I close the window?
B: Yes, go ahead.
2. A: Do you think could you turn your music down?
B: Yes, of course, sorry.
3. A: Would you helping me with my suitcase?
B: Im sorry, but Ive got a bad back.

4. A: Could I pass the salt please?
B: Yes, here you are.
5. A: Can I speak to you for a minute?
B: Yes, Im afraid so.
6. A: Will you to get me my glasses please?
B: Sure.
7. A: Do you mind I go now?
B: No, thats fine. Weve nearly finished.
8. A: Would you mind taking this book to the library?
B: Yes, I would. Im going there anyway.
9. A: Could you possible hold my umbrella for a minute?
B: Of course.
10. A: Would you mind look after Jane for an hour?
B: Im afraid I cant. Im just going out.
Read the situations and make the requests.
1. You want to pay by credit card.
2. You want to borrow your friends camera.
3. You didnt hear what your classmates said. You want her to say it again.
4. Youve written a letter in English. You want your teacher to check it.
5. You cant hear what your flat mate is saying because of the radio. You want him to turn it down.
6. You need Rp. 50.000. You want your colleague to lend it to you.
7. You havent finished your essay. You want to give it to your teacher a day late.
8. You need to use your colleagues computer.
9. Your friends asks you to go to the cinema with her. You cant tell her until tomorrow.
10. You want to your friend to turn the light on.

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EXPRESSING PAIN
November 3, 2008
EXPRESSING PAIN
(Mengungkapkan rasa sakit)
Dialogue 1
(James falls down from the tree. Andy tries to help him.)
Andy : Are you okay?
James : Ouch! That hurts
Andy : Let me help you.
James : Thanks.
Andy : You should be more careful.
3. Why does James hurt?
4. What does he say to express his pain?
5. Who help him?
Dialogue 2
Sherly : You look so pale. What happen?
Nancy : Oh! Ive got a headache.
Sherly : You should go to the doctor.
Nancy : Ill go there this night.

Sherly : You can take some aspirin to reduce your pain.
Nancy : Ive got some.
Sherly : Do you feel better?
Nancy : Yes, I do. I think I should go home earlier.
Sherly : That sounds better.
3. Whos got a headache?
4. When will she go to the doctor?
5. What can she drink to reduce her pain?
Dialogue 3
In the way home, Thomas sees an accident. He comes to the people whom get some injure in his foot.
Andra : Thomas, help me please?
Thomas : Its you Andra. Oh my God. Let me help you to stand.
Andra : Thank you, Tom.
Thomas : Is it hurt? I will take you to the hospital.
Andra : Ouch.. its very hurt.
Thomas : Yeah.. I can feel that. There are a lot of bloods from your foot.
Andra : I cant move my body. My shoulder and my hand are very hurt to move.
Thomas : Dont worry. I will call the taxi and take you to the hospital.
Andra : Oh, thats very kind of you, Tom.
Thomas : Thats the taxi. Lets go to the hospital.
1. When did Thomas see an accident?

2. Who got the accident?
3. Did Thomas help the people who get injure?
4. Where did Thomas take Andra?
5. How did they go there?
6. What past of the body cant be moved?
7. Write the words expressing pain?
Write a dialogue expressing pain based on the situation given.
1. You see your friend walking in the slippery street. You try to warn him, but you are late and he fell down.
2. Some boys are in the school yard playing football. When a girl passes the field, the ball hit her.
EXPRESSING RELIEF
October 27, 2008
Expressing Relief means mengungkapkan perasaan lega.
Read the text below carefully.

Daughter : Mom, can I go to my friends birthday party tonight?
Mother : Whose party, honey?
Daughter : Davids party.
Mother : What! Do you mean that David? I dont think hes a suitable boy. I will never
allow you to go there.
Daughter : But, mom.
Mother : No buts, Sarah! You are not going to a party at his house. Never!
The next day, Mrs. Smith went to the supermarket to shop. Suddenly she saw an old
school friend from years ago. Her name used to be Alice Cowper, but now, she was Mrs.
Alice Templeton, mother of the infamous David, the monster of Sarahs class.
That night, Mrs. Smith told Sarah that maybe she had been too harsh with her over
Davids party. Therefore, she was changing her mind and allowing her to attend Davids
party on Saturday night. Sarah was much relieved. Throwing her arms around her mother,
Sarah said:
Sarah : Oh, mother, thank you so much. Everyone thought I was such an idiot for not
being allowed to attend Davids party. He is really such a sweet boy. Im so happy and
relieved.
Mother : Dont get carried away, Sarah.

1. Who are the people mentioned above?
2. Who will have a birthday party?
3. Who will go to the party?
4. Does Sarahs mother allow her to go to the party? Why?
5. Who is Davids mother?
6. What does Sarah say to express her relief?
Giving Advice
October 27, 2008
Salah satu materi kelas XI di semester 1 adalah Giving Advice yang artinya memberikan
nasihat. Kata-kata yang sering digunakan untuk memberikan nasihat antara lain:
Youd better.
You ought to .
You must
You should.
You have to
Do the following exercises.
Put the words into the correct order.

1. see this the should dentist I afternoon
2. rest if- tired you to take are ought you a
3. too eat we not much should
4. the call exterminator have we- to
5. clean people to the ought regularly bathroom
Complete the sentences below.

1. Its cold. ..
2. I have to pay a fine. ..
3. I dont have enough food for dinner. .
4. I am sleepy. ..
5. I will have a math exam next week. ..
6. My friend had an accident. ..
Arrange the sentences below.
1. I should stop smoking, eating meat, drinking coffee and avoiding many other delicious
foods.
2. He said that I should eat unsalted food.
3. What did he say?
4. Oh, poor you. Im sorry to hear that.
5. Great. It means that you will not eat my cheese cake. And what else?
6. He said that I had hypertension.
7. Yesterday I went to a doctor.
Read the problems. What is your advice?

1. Someone has a cough.
2. The room is very dirty.
3. There are so many rats and insects in the house.
4. The river has been polluted with chemical waste.
5. Someone cant come to the party because she hasnt done her homework.
6. Some students do not pass the exam.
7. The factory produces waste material.
8. In last two years, the crime rate is increasing.
9. My socks have holes in the bottom.
10. I have to withdraw my savings.
Complete the following sentences using you ought to or you ought not to.
1. Its too far to walk. .. take a taxi.
2. .. leave the house until your mother come.
3. .. smoke in public places unless you will be punished.
4. .. clean your teeth at least twice a day.
5. .. ask for help if you are lost.
6. .. be selfish or your friend will hate you.
7. .. read the instruction carefully unless you will make mistake.
8. .. give him some money because he is a liar.
9. .. get up early or you will miss the train.
10. .. arrive at Balikpapan before 8.00 p.m. or no bus will take you.
Write dialogues based on the following situation.

1. Mita is losing weight, but she believes herself to be fat. You are worried that her health
will suffer.
2. Tom has smoked since he was in Junior High School. Everyday he smokes two packs
of cigarette. You are worried that he will suffer from hearth attack and lung cancer.
3. Jack has a fat motorbike. He likes riding his motorbike fast. He always rides it about
100 km/h. You are worried that he will possibly have an accident.
4. Gelbi has been having a bad cough for a week. He has seen a doctor but his cough
hasnt gone. You are afraid that he suffers from more serious disease.
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Expressing Encouragement
November 20, 2009
Read the dialogue expressing encouragement.
Mira: Hi, Lydia, what are you doing?

Lidya: Im reading Ketika Cinta Bertasbih what a wonderful story!
Mira: Didnt you read Ayat-ayat Cinta before?
Lidya: I love these stories. They are written by a marvelous writer.
Mira: I will fall asleep if I read those kinds of novels. I hate reading. Also, those books
are too heavy for me to read.
Lidya: Come on, Mira. You need to read. Maybe you should start reading novels with
lighter subjects and language.
Mira: Is there any?
Lidya: Yes, of course. Why dont you start reading some chicklit or teenlit? Theya re very
popular right now. Try to read Dealova for a start.
Mira: Oh, yeah. Thats true. I want to read their novels.
Lidya: See, how you get interested in reading. Why dont you just read about a subject
that you like first?
Mira: Ha..ha..ha all right. I will read some teenlit or chicklit for a start.
Do the exercise.
What do you think the following people are going to do?
1. What book is Lidya reading?
2. What kind of stories does Lidya like most?
3. Does Mira like book-reading?
4. What do the words Come on Mira, you need to read imply?
5. What do you know about chicklit and teenlit?
6. Have you ever read a chicklit or teenlit novel? If so, what is it?
7. Do you think Mira is aroused by Lidyas encouragement? Why?
8. Can you mention some expressions of encouragement? What are they?
Make dialogues expressing encouragement based on the situations given.

1. Your sister fails in a writing competition. She is very upset. You try to cheer her up.
2. Your friend got a bad mark on English. He does not know how to tell about it to his
parents. You encourage him to ask for a remedial test from his teacher first.
3. Your brother loses his friends book. He plans not to tell his friend about that and finds
a reason for the lost. You try to forbid him and beg to tell his friend the truth.
4. Your friend wants to join you to go to a theatre. However, she is afraid that her parents
will not allow her. You encourage her to talk to her parents and ask for permission.
5. Your friend is almost quitting a sport championship, as he thinks that his rivals seem
too strong to be defeated. You encourage him just to go on.
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Expressing Curiosity
November 20, 2009
Complete the dialogue with the expressions in below.
Is snoring harmful Mrs. Dian?

What do you mean by a deviated septum?
Mrs. Dian, may I ask you some questions?
Do you know what causes people to snore?
Rina: ..(1)
Mrs. Dian: What is it, dear?
Rina: Its 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. Dian: 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 doesnt drink.
Mrs. Dian: 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. Dian: 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 breathe better.
Rina: .. (4).
Mrs. Dian: It is a condition where the tissue and cartilage that separates the two nostrils
in a persons nose is crooked.
Rina: Oh, well. I should tell my dad to visit his doctor.
Mrs. Dian: You definitely should. Snoring is more a symptom than the actual diseases.
Give my regards to your father, Rina. I hope he will feel better, soon.
Rina: Thank you, Mrs. Dian. Have a good day!
Questions:
1. What does Rina ask to Mrs. Dian?
2. According to Mrs. Dian, what causes people to snore?
3. Is Rinas father a fat man?
4. What does Mrs. Dians words What is it dear imply?
5. What will Rina probably do net?
Expressing Confession
November 20, 2009
Study the following.

Via: Hey, wheres my cake? I havent eaten it.
Dewi: I dont know.
Via: It must have been you who ate my cake.
Dewi: Right, are you accusing me?
Via: So, whats the chocolate dot on your face over there?
Dewi: All right, I admit that I was very hungry. Will you forgive me?
Questions:
1. Who are in the dialogue above?
2. What are they doing?
3. What made Via angry?
4. What did she say?
5. What did Dewi say to deny it?
6. Did she really eat the cake?
7. What did she say to admit it?
3. Post activities
State whether the following statements are denial or confession expressions.
1. Where is my pencil? Is that mine?
No, thats not yours. Its mine.
2. Oh my God! You broke my glasses.
Im sorry, it was an accident.
3. You are sitting on my desk.
No, Im not. This is mine. Yours is over there.
Oh, Im sorry then.
4. Hey, what happened with my bag?
Oh, it was my fault. I dropped the coffee on it. Im very sorry.
5. Someone told me that you are walking with another girl.
No, thats not true. Ive never walked with another girl. Its only you.

Expressing Complaining
November 20, 2009
Study the following dialogue and answer the questions.

Teacher: Could you read the text in front of the class, please.
Tia: Yes, sir.
(Walking to the front of the class, then reading a text)
Firman: Can you hear that?
Sahrul: Hear what?
Firman: Her voice. I cant hear her voice.
Sahrul: Neither can I. But
Teacher: Both of you! What are you discussing?
Firman: Its about Tia, sir. Her voice is too quiet. We cant hear her.
Teacher: You should have asked her to read louder rather than to talk to yourselves each
other.
Firman&Sahrul: We are sorry, sir.
Questions:
1. How many persons are there in the dialogue?
2. Who are they?
3. What are they doing?
4. What is Tia doing?
5. What are Firman and Sahrul talking about?
6. Are they complaining?
7. What do they say?
8. Mention other expressions of complaining or criticizing!
Do the exercise.
What do you say if:
1. You are in a bus which is full of passengers.
2. The meatball in the canteen is too salty.
3. There is a traffic jam on the way to school while it is already 7 a.m.
4. The new student speaks too loudly.
5. The development in your country is very slow.
6. The shop sells expensive shoes.
7. The bus comes two hours late.
8. Your sister lost your favourite jeans.
9. You find your room dirty.
10. You are thirsty but there is no water.
Expressing Possibilities
November 20, 2009
Read the dialogue and answer the questions.

Son: Daddy, what time did Uncle Jono leave for Bali this morning?
Father: At 10 a.m, dear.
Son: Why is he going there?
Father: He plans to attend a conference.
Son: What is he doing now?
Father: Well, it is 9 p.m. now. Im not sure. He could be reading a magazine or a
newspaper. He could be watching TV in his room. He might be preparing something for a
meeting. But Im sure that Uncle Jono must be in his room now because he is not
accustomed to going out late at night.
Son: What about tomorrow Daddy?
Father: Hell probably see his colleagues or perhaps hell have a meeting.
Answer these questions.

1. Who went to Bali?
2. What time did he leave?
3. Does Uncle Jono like to go out late at night? Why not?
4. Is father sure that Uncle Jono is reading a newspaper, watching TV or preparing
something for a meeting?
5. Is there any possibility that Uncle Jono does such activities? What expressions are
used?
6. Is father sure that Uncle Jono is in his room? What expression is used?
7. Is father sure that Uncle Jono will see his colleagues or will have a meeting? What
expression is used?
Do the exercise.
You are talking about your future plans but youre not sure what is going to happen.
1. What kind of job are you going to get in 3 years?
2. Where are you living next year?
3. When are you going to get married?
4. What are you going to do tomorrow?
5. How are you going to earn money when you leave?
Make dialogues expressing encouragement based on the situations given.

1. Your sister fails in a writing competition. She is very upset. You try to cheer her up.
2. Your friend got a bad mark on English. He does not know how to tell about it to his
parents. You encourage him to ask for a remedial test from his teacher first.
3. Your brother loses his friends book. He plans not to tell his friend about that and finds
a reason for the lost. You try to forbid him and beg to tell his friend the truth.
4. Your friend wants to join you to go to a theatre. However, she is afraid that her parents
will not allow her. You encourage her to talk to her parents and ask for permission.
5. Your friend is almost quitting a sport championship, as he thinks that his rivals seem
too strong to be defeated. You encourage him just to go on.
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News Item
August 25, 2010
NEWS ITEM text adalah jenis teks yang menceritakan mengenai suatu kejadian. Teks
listening news item banyak kita temui di radio dalam acara berita tentunya dan juga untuk
teks reading news item kita bisa membacanya di koran. Selain itu jika kita sering
menonton program berita di televisi, artinya kita juga sedang menonton teks news item.
News yang artinya berita, jenis teks ini memang bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi
baik kepada pendengar, pembaca maupun penonton. Adapun susunan dari jenis teks ini
adalah:
1. Newsworthy event (inti berita)
2. Background event (latar belakang berita)
3. Sources (sumber informasi)
Teks News Item adalah teks yang cukup mudah untuk dibedakan, contohnya:
Seven people were killed in a collision between a bus, a car and a truck on Jalan Sultan at
10:35 p.m. last night. The dead were all passengers of the car. The police believed the car
had been trying to overtake the bus when it was struck by a truck coming from the
opposite direction. The driver of the car might not be using his lights, as the truck driver
said he did not see the car approaching.
The police said the car should not have tried to pass the bus, since overtaking is not
allowed on Jalan Sultan. In addition, the police reported that the car, a small Japanese car,
should not have been carrying more than five people. If the passengers had brought their
identity cards, the police would have identified the names of the victims easily.
Dari teks tersebut di atas, disebutkan dalam paragraf pertama bahwa ada kecelakaan yang
terjadi, yang merupakan inti berita. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan penyebab kecelakaan,
yaitu karena the car should not have tried to pass the bus, since overtaking is not
allowed on Jalan Sultan. Ciri lainnya adalah adanya sumber The police said the car
should not .
Contoh kedua:
Jakarta (JP). The number of people injured in the weekend earthquake in the Central
Sulawesi capital of Palu reached 26. The earthquake, measuring 5,8 in the opened Ritcher
Scale, also damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings. So far no deaths have been
reported.
Only 3 of the 26 injured are still being treated at a government clinic. In the Sausu Trans
village, the rest have returned home, Mohammad Haerollah, an official of the Central
Sulawesi Office of the Ministry of Social Services, told the Jakarta Post yesterday.
Officials at the meteorology and geophysics office in Palu said earlier that the epicenter
was in the Gulf of Tomini, 32 kilometers east of Palu, at a depth of 32 kilometers. The
office recorded 396 tremors between 5.30 p.m on Saturday and 12.00 a.m on Sunday.
However, locals felt 47 of the tremors.
Antara News Agency reported on Saturday that most of the casualties were adults, injured
by collapsing structures. The agency also said, that victims were mainly residents of the
Sausu, Suli, Torono, and Malakosa villages.
Kalau kita analisa inti berita dari teks kedua adalah The number of people injured in the
weekend earthquake in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu reached 26. Latar
belakangnya adalah most of the casualties were adults, injured by collapsing structures
dan sumber beritanya adalah Officials at the meteorology and geophysics office in Palu
said Antara News Agency reported.
Genre: News Item

Social function: To inform readers or listeners about events of the day which are
considered newsworthy or important.
Generic structure:
1. News worthy event ( tells the event in a summary form)
2. Background events ( elaborate what happened, tell what caused the incident)
3. Sources ( comments by participants, witnesses, authorities and experts involved in the
event)
Language features:
Information on the use of head lines.
Use of action verbs( hit, attack)
Use of saying verbs( said, added, claimed)
Use of passive sentences ( Aceh was hit by Tsunami in 2004)
Use of adverbs in passive sentences (The victims were badly injured)
Nah.. Kalian pasti sudah mengerti kan..
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Recount Text
January 22, 2010
Dear students
Have you ever been to Bali? How did you go there? How long did you stay there? What
did you do there? Explain clearly.
Well, to tell your experience is the purpose of recount. Jadi, kalau kalian ingin
menceritakan pengalaman kalian kalian bisa menggunakan teks recount. Recount adalah
jenis teks yang menceritakan pengalaman seseorang, selain itu juga teks yang
menceritakan biografi seseorang secara detail.
Dalam recount ada tiga bagian penting. Yang pertama adalah Orientation, yaitu
pendahuluan yang berupa pengenalan tokoh. Biasanya berupa who, when, and where
(siapa, kapan, dan kapan suatu peristiwa terjadi. Yang kedua adalah event, yaitu kejadian
atau peristiwa yang terjadi secara berurutan. Dan yang terkahir adalah Re-orientation,
yaitu menjelaskan kesimpulan dari pengalaman yang diceritakan, apakah pengalaman
tersebut menyedihkan, membahagiakan, atau mungkin menakutkan.
Contoh:
My Day at the Beach
(Orientaion)
Last week my friend and I were bored after three weeks of holidays, so we rode our bikes
to Smith Beach, which is only five kilometres from where I live. When we arrived at the
beach, we were surprised to see there was hardly anyone there. After having a quick dip
in the ocean, which was really cold, we realized one reason there were not many people
there. It was also quite windy.
(Events)
After we bought some hot chips at the takeaway store nearby, we rode our bikes down the
beach for a while, on the hard, damp part of the sand. We had the wind behind us and,
before we knew it, we were many miles down the beach. Before we made the long trip
back, we decided to paddle our feet in the water for a while, and then sit down for a rest.
While we were sitting on the beach, just chatting, it suddenly dawned on us that all the
way back, we would be riding into the strong wind.
(Re-orientation)
When we finally made it back home, we were both totally exhausted! But we learned
some good lessons that day.

12 Genres
December 8, 2009
12 GENRES:
1. Procedure
2. Recount
3. Narrative
4. Description
5. News Item
6. Report
7. Analytical Exposition
8. Spoof
9. Hortatory Exposition
10. Explanation
11. Discussion
12. Review
PROCEDURE
Social function: To help us do a task or make something. They can be a set of instructions
or directions.
Text organization:
1. Goals ( the final purpose of doing the instruction)
2. Materials ( ingredients, utensils, equipment to do the instructions)
3. Steps ( a set of instruction to achieve the final purpose)
Language features :
Use of imperative ( Cut.., Dont mix..)
Use of action verbs (turn, put)
Use of connectives(first, then, finally)
RECOUNT
Social function: To tell the readers what happened in the past through a sequence of
events.
Generic Structure:
1. Orientation ( who were involved, when and where was it happened)
2. Events ( tell what happened in a chronological order)
3. Re-orientation ( optional closure of events)
Language features:
Use of pronouns and nouns ( David, he, she)
Use of action verbs in past (went, studied)
Use of past tense ( We went for a trip to the zoo)
Use of adverbial phrases
Use of adjectives
NARRATIVE
Social function: To amuse or entertain the readers with actual or imaginary experience in
different ways. Narrative always deals with some problems which lead to the climax and
then turn into a solution to the problem.
Generic Structure:
1. Orientation ( who was involved, when and where was it happened)
2. Complication ( a problem arises and followed by other problems)
3. Resolution ( provide solution to the problem)
Language features:
1. Use of noun phrases ( a beautiful princess, a huge temple)
2. Use of adverbial phrases of time and place ( in the garden, two days ago)
3. Use of simple past tense ( He walked away from the village)
4. Use of action verbs ( walked, slept)
5. Use of adjectives phrases ( long black hair)
DESCRIPTION
Social Function: To describe a particular person, place or thing.

Generic Structure:
1. Identification (identify phenomenon to be described)
2. Description (describe parts, qualities, characteristics)
Language features:
Focus on specific participants
Use of attributive and identifying processes
Frequent use classifiers in nominal groups.
Use of the Simple Present Tense
NEWS ITEM
Social function: To inform readers or listeners about events of the day which are
considered newsworthy or important.
Generic structure:
1. News worthy event ( tells the event in a summary form)
2. Background events ( elaborate what happened, tell what caused the incident)
3. Sources ( comments by participants, witnesses, authorities and experts involved in the
event)
Language features:
Information on the use of head lines.
Use of action verbs( hit, attack)
Use of saying verbs( said, added, claimed)
Use of passive sentences ( Aceh was hit by Tsunami in 2004)
Use of adverbs in passive sentences (The victims were badly injured)
REPORT
Social function: To describe the way things are (for example: a man -made thing,
animals, plants). The things must be a representative of their class.
Text organization:
1. General classification (introduces the topic of the report/tells what phenomenon under
discussion is.)
2. Description (tell the details of topic such as physical appearance, parts, qualities,
habits/behaviour).
Language features:
Use of general nouns ( Whales, Kangaroo, Computer)
Use of present tense(Komodo dragons usually weigh more than 160 kg)
Use of behavioural verbs (Snakes often sunbathe in the sun)
Use of technical terms ( Water contains oxygen and hydrogen)
Use of relating verbs (is, are, has)
ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
Social function: To persuade the readers or the listeners that something in the case, to
analyze or to explain.
Generic Structure:
1. Thesis (usually includes a preview argument. It introduces topics and indicates the
writers position.)
2. Arguments (consists of a point and elaboration sequence. The number of points may
vary, but each must be supported by discussion and evidence).
3. Reiteration (restates the position more forcefully in the light of the arguments
presented).
Language features:
Emotive words such as : alarmed, worried.
Words that qualify statements such as: usual probably
Words that link arguments such as: firstly, however, on the other hand, therefore.
Usually present tense
Compound and complex sentences
SPOOF
Social function: To tell an event with a humorous twist.

Generic structure:
1. Orientation (who were involved, when and where was happened)
2. Events ( tell what happened in a chronological order)
3. Twist (provide the funniest part of the story)
Language features:
Use of connectives (first, then, finally)
Use of adverbial phrases of time and place (in the garden, two days ago)
Use of simple past tense (he walked away from the village)
HORTATORY EXPOSITION
Social function: To persuade the readers or the listeners that something should or should
not be the case.
Generic structure:
1. Thesis ( stating an issue of concern)
2. Arguments ( giving reasons for concern, leading recommendation)
3. Recommendation (stating what ought or ought not to happen)
Language features:
Emotive words: alarmed, worried
Words that qualify statements: usual probably
Words that link arguments: firstly, however, on the other hand, therefore
Usually present tense
Compound and complex sentences
Modal auxiliary: can, may, should, must
EXPLANATION
Social function: To explain the process involved in the formation or working of natural or
socio cultural phenomena.
Generic structure:
1. A general statement to position the reader
2. A sequenced explanation of why or how something occurs.
3. Closing
Language features:
Focus on generic, non-human participants.
Use mainly of general and abstract nouns, action verbs, simple present tense, passive
voice, conjunction of time and cause, noun phrases, complex sentences, and technical
language.
DISCUSSION
Social function: To present information and opinions about more than one side of an issue
(for points against points)
Generic structure:
1. Opening statement presenting the issue
2. Arguments or evidence for different points of view ( pros and cons)
3. Concluding recommendation.
Language features:
Use of general nouns: alcohol, abortion, smoking, etc.
Use of relating verbs: is, are, etc.
Use of thinking verbs: think, feel, hope believe, etc.
Use of additive connectives: addition, furthermore, besides, etc.
Use of contrastive connectives: although, even, if, nevertheless, etc.
Use of causal connectives: because, because of, etc.
Use of modal auxiliary: must, should, etc.
Use of adverbial manner: hopefully.
REVIEW
Social function: To critique an art work or event for a public audience.
Generic structure:
1. Orientation ( background information on the text)
2. Evaluation ( concluding statement : judgment, opinion, or recommendation. It can
consist of more than one.
3. Interpretative Recount ( summary of an art works including characters and plot).
4. Evaluative summation: the last opinion consisting the appraisal or the punch line of the
art works being criticized.
Language features:
Focus on specific participants
Use of adjectives
Use of long and complex clauses
Use of metaphor
Reviews are used to summarize, analyze and respond to art works. They may include:
movie, TV shows, books, plays, concerts, etc.
Review Text
November 30, 2009
My dearest students
Salah satu teks yang mudah dibedakan dibandingkan teks lainnya adalah teks review.
Dalam bahasa Indonesia kalian pasti pernah denger atau baca resensi buku, film, atau
kaset. Nah, dalam bahasa Inggris kalian akan mempelajari juga resensi tersebut, cuma..
namanya diganti jadi review. Mudah kan? Yup.. review teks adalah teks yang membahas
mengenai resensi baik buku, film, kaset, dan sebagainya.
Genre: Review
Social function: To criticize an art work or event for a public audience.
Generic structure:
1. Orientation ( background information on the text)
2. Evaluation ( concluding statement : judgment, opinion, or recommendation. It can
consist of more than one.
3. Interpretative Recount ( summary of an art works including characters and plot).
4. Evaluative summation: the last opinion consisting the appraisal or the punch line of the
art works being criticized.
Contoh:
Cinta (Dian Sastrowardoyo) is a beautiful, smart and confident seventeen year old. Born
in a loving family, surrounded by caring and supporting friends. Cinta seems to have
everything in the world. She has four best friends, Milly (Sissy Pricillia), Karmen (Adinia
Wirasti), Alya (Ladya Cheryl), and Maura(Titi Kamal) who always protect her. Shes also
the object of Bornes affection, the most eligible boyfriend at school.
But things are starting to change when Cinta meets Rangga (Nicholas saputra), a cool and
arrogant boy whose presence is never taken into account at school. The unpredictable
character of Rangga has disturbed Cinta. It creates a new and unfamiliar sensation which
leads Cinta into a new and strange world. The next thing she knows, she has fallen in love
with someone who has a very different character and comes from a very different world.
Bit by bit, Cinta starts to change. She becomes a new person, a stranger to her friends and
even to herself. She doesnt understand what has happened, let alone her friends.
Explanation Text
November 27, 2009
Dear students
Masih ingat teks procedure kan? Itu loh, teks yang membahas tentang resep masakan, tata
cara pengoperasian suatu benda, atau aturan permainan. Trus.. apa ada hubungan antara
teks procedure dengan teks explanation. Jawabnya pasti ada. Persamaannya yaitu
keduanya membahas tentang cara-cara membuat sesuatu. Trus Apa dong bedanya?
Perbedaannya teks procedure lebih simple. Namun teks explanation lebih ilmiah.
Genre: Explanation
Social function: To explain the process involved in the formation or working of natural or
socio cultural phenomena.
Generic structure:
1. A general statement to position the reader
2. A sequenced explanation of why or how something occurs.
3. Closing
Contoh:
Bread
Almost everyone eats bread daily, especially for breakfast. Bread making is not a
complicated task. You must have an oven, water, sugar, salt, flour and yeast. The basic
ingredient is flour comes from wheat. There are two kinds of flour which is soft, and the
hard one.
Hard flour, made by Winter wheat, is better choice for making bread. Bread using hard
flour produces better texture and taste. Luke warm water is added to the flour to make
dough.
Yeast is a microscopic organism, the size may not be impressive but it is capable of
producing carbon dioxide. It is also easy to use. Powered yeast needs only be dissolved in
water to be used instantly. Yeast works best in the presence of sugar and warmth.
Besides, encouraging yeast to grow quickly in the dough, sugar is added to give flour to
the bread. Salt is added for the same purpose, to make the bread taste nice. However, it
has the reverse effect on yeast, unlike sugar. The next ingredient is oil, olive oil, com oil,
peanut oil and butter. It is essential for making the bread tender. After mixing with all
these ingredients, the flour are hard beaten before sent to the oven.
Teks di atas berisi tentang proses pembuatan roti.
Coba bandingkan dengan contoh teks procedure berikut ini:

Recipe for French Toast
You are going to need:
4 pieces of bread
1 spoon of sugar
2 eggs
A quarter of a cup of milk
Butter
Pan
Fork
Bowl
Before you start to cook, you have to read the recipe.

Now you can get ready. After you read the recipe, put everything on the counter.
When everything is ready, break the eggs, pour a quarter of the milk in the bowl, then add
a small spoon of sugar. Mix the eggs, milk and sugar.
Next, put a piece of bread in the bowl with the eggs, milk and sugar. Turn over the bread.
Now, put some butter in the pan. Turn on the stove. When the pan is hot, take the bread
out of the bowl and put it into the pan. After you cook one side of the bread, cook the
other side. After you finish the first place of the bread, cook the other pieces. Now you
have French toast!
Teks di atas menerangkan tata cara membuat roti panggang.
Well, kedua teks tersebut memang membahas tentang cara membuat roti. Namun kalau
kalian perhatikan tata cara penulisannya berbeda. Teks yang pertama ditulis dengan
menggunakan uraian kalimat yang disusun sedemikian ilmiah. Contohnya kalimat Yeast
is a microscopic organism, the size may not be impressive but it is capable of producing
carbon dioxide (dilihat dari kata-katanya, kesannya science banget kan..) Teks yang
kedua ditulis dengan menggunakan kalimat perintah atau instruksi. Contohnya pada
kalimat After you read the recipe, put everything on the counter.
Lihat contoh lainnya di latihan ya..

PROCEDURE
November 25, 2009
Dear students
Salah satu teks yang dipelajari di kelas X semester 1 adalah procedure. Kalian pasti
punya barang-barang elektronik kan? Jika kalian amati, kalau kalian membeli handphone,
pasti ada buku panduannya kan? Di dalam buku panduan tersebut berisi instruksi atau
tata cara pengoperasian, contohnya: instruksi bagaimana mengirimkan pesan, megambil
gambar, dan lain-lain. Kalian juga pernah membaca buku resep masakan kan? Nah, di
dalam resep masakan ada petunjuk bagaimana cara memasak sesuatu. Contoh lainnya,
dalam melakukan suatu permainan, pasti ada petunjuknya. Sekarang kalian sudah
mengerti betapa seringnya kita menggunakan teks procedure dlam kegiatan sehari-hari.
Oleh karena itu, kalian harus menguasai teks ini.
Social Function : Help us do a task or make something. They can be a set of instruction or
directions.
Text Organization:
1. Goal (The final purpose of doing the instructions)
2. Materials (Ingredients, utensils, equipments to do the instructions)
3. Steps (A set of instruction to achieve the final purpose)
Contoh teks procedure:
Recipe for French Toast
You are going to need:

4 pieces of bread
1 spoon of sugar
2 eggs
A quarter of a cup of milk
Butter
Pan
Fork
Bowl
Before you start to cook, you have to read the recipe.

Now you can get ready. After you read the recipe, put everything on the counter.
When everything is ready, break the eggs, pour a quarter of the milk in the bowl, then add
a small spoon of sugar. Mix the eggs, milk and sugar.
Next, put a piece of bread in the bowl with the eggs, milk and sugar. Turn over the bread.
Now, put some butter in the pan. Turn on the stove. When the pan is hot, take the bread
out of the bowl and put it into the pan. After you cook one side of the bread, cook the
other side. After you finish the first place of the bread, cook the other pieces. Now you
have French toast!
Sudah jelas kan? Kalian bisa pelajari contoh soal lainnya yang juga ada di blog ini. See
you then
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January 14, 2009
Dear student
Pada semester sebelumnya kalian pasti sudah mengenal jenis teks analytical expostion, di
semester ini kalian akan mempelajari jenis teks exposition yang lainnya, yaitu hortatory
exposition. Teks hortatory exposition berisi tentang teks yang mengemukakan alasan-
alasan dengan tujuan untuk membujuk pendengar atau pembaca agar mau mengikuti apa
yang dikemukakan penulis. Dalam pelajaran bahasa Indonesia kita tentu sudah mengenal
teks persuasi, yang sama isinya dengan teks hortatory.
Teks hortatory di awali dengan Thesis, yaitu menuliskan opini penulis tentang suatu
masalah. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan argumen, yaitu alasan-alasan yang mendukung
pendapat penulis. Terakhir, menuliskan saran atau nasihat.
Contoh Teks hortatory dalam bentuk surat:
Dear Editor,
We are writing to complain about ads on TV. There are so many ads, especially during
our favourite programmes. We think they should be stopped for a number of reasons.
First, ads are nuisance. They go on for a long time and there are so many. Sometimes
there seems to be more ads than programmes.
Second, ads are bad influence on people. They try to encourage people to buy unhealthy
food like beer, soft drink, candy and chips. And they make people want things they do not
really need and can not.
Finally, the people who make ads have too much say in what programmes people watch.
That is because they want to put all their ads on popular programs that a lot of people
watch. Some programmes which are not so popular get stopped because they do not
attract enough ads, even though those programmes may be someones favourite.
For those reasons, we think TV station should stop showing ads. They interrupt
programmes. They are bad influences on people, and they are sometimes put a stop to
peoples favourite shows. We are sick of ads, and now we mostly watch other channels.
David
Coba perhatikan teks di atas. Paragraf pertama berisi thesis, yang dilanjutkan dengan
arguments (alasan) di paragraf 2, 3, dan 4. Paragraf ke 5 berisi tentang recommendation
(saran). Isi dari paragraf terakhir inilah yang membedakan teks horatatory dan analytical.
Analytical VS Hortatory Exposition

January 10, 2009
Dear students..
Bingung cara membedakan teks analytical exposition dan hortatory exposition? Dont
worry its so easy. Study the followings ya
Sebelum kita mengetahui perbedaan teks analytical dan hortatory, mari kita mengenal
persamaan dari kedua teks ini. Teks exposition dibagi menjadi dua bagian yaitu analytical
exposition dan hortatory exposition. Exposition adalah jenis teks yang berisi tentang
argumen-argumen tentang suatu topik. Dalam menulis teks ini, penulis perlu mencari
sumber informasi agar argumen yang dikemukakan cukup kuat untuk mempengaruhi
pembaca atau pendengar.
Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari kita bisa menemukan teks exposition dalam diskusi, pidato,
iklan, surat, dsb. Contohnya, ada seorang teman yang merokok, kita bisa saja
memberikan pendapat kita bahwa merokok itu tidak baik. So the thesis is Smoking is
not good for your health. Kemudian kita akan memberikan alasan-alasan mengapa
merokok itu tidak baik, so we tell the arguments that support our thesis. The social
function of exposition is to persuade the reader or listener.
So the difference is..

Study the text organization of analytical exposition below.
Ada 3 tahapan dalam teks analytical, yaitu:
1. Thesis, berisi tentang suatu pernyataan tentang permasalahan tertentu. Biasanya

diawali dengan kalimat I personally think, In my opinion, I believe, dll.
2. Arguments, berisi tentang alasan-alasan untuk medukung Thesis yang
dikemukakan. Diawali dengan kata, atau f rase First, Second, Furthermore, In
addition, The last, dll.
3. Reiteration, berisi tentang simpulan dari Thesis, dan Arguments yang
dikemukakan. Kata-kata yang digunakan biasanya In my conclusion, Based on
the arguments above, dll
Perbedaan Analytical Exposition dan Hortatory Exposition terletak di paragraf
terakhir. Dalam penulisan Hortatory juga ada 3 bagian, yaitu:
1. Thesis, berisi tentang suatu pernyataan tentang permasalahan tertentu. Biasanya

diawali dengan kalimat I personally think, In my opinion, I believe, dll.
2. Arguments, berisi tentang alasan-alasan untuk medukung Thesis yang
dikemukakan. Diawali dengan kata, atau f rase First, Second, Furthermore, In
addition, The last, dll.
3. Recommendation, berisi tentang saran dari penulis atas Thesis dan Arguments
yang dikemukakan. Biasanya ada kata-kata should, should not, ought to, ought
not to, dll.
For example:
Text 1
Smoking in restaurants
Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to
others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and
can turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul
smelling smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to
others. Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma
attacks and even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and
lung disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the
smokers and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
Text 2
Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television can
expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography,
consumerism, etc.
A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or
bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short of sleep duration.
Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time
spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility
of being aggressive.
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot
and being inactive and overweight.
Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:
1. Limit television viewing to 1 2 hours each day
2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms
3. Review the rating of TV shows that your children watch
4. Watch television with your children and discuss what is happening the show
Kedua teks di atas hampir sama, perbedaannya hanya ada di paragraf terakhir. Coba
perhatikan paragraf terakhir pada teks 1 yang hanya berisi simpulan tidak ada saran.
Memang ada kata shouldnt be allowed in the restaurants, namun itu bukan saran
melainkan penguatan dari thesis. Perhatikan lagi thesisnya It must be allowed
because Bandingkan dengan paragraf terakhir pada teks kedua yang berisi saran
melalui empat tips yang harus dilakukan to protect the children. Clear right?
Spoof
December 2, 2008
Dear student
Teks bergenre spoof berisi tentang cerita lucu. Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, you or your
friends pasti suka mendengar cerita lucu, dalam bahasa Indonesia kita mengenal anekdot.
Biasanya kita menemukan teks spoof di koran, atau dari cerita teman sendiri. Banyak
siswa yang menyamakan cerita lucu dengan aktivitas yang bisa membuat orang tertawa
seperti terpeleset di depan umum, salah kostum, dsb. Menurut saya aktivitas yang saya
sebutkan terakhir adalah aktivitas yang memalukan bukan lucu. Lucu bukan berarti
memalukan. Dalam membuat teks spoof, kalian harus bisa bermain kata-kata sehingga
bisa menghasilkan suatu cerita lucu. I think spoof bisa diartikan sebagai suatu cerita
yang unpredictable, dimana kejadian lucu itu sendiri disajikan hanya di akhir cerita.
Beda tentu jika kita menonton film lawak yang dari awal sampai akhir menyajikan
peristiwa yang lucu.
Spoof di awali dengan ORIENTATION, yaitu pengenalan tokoh, tempat, dan waktu.
Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan EVENT, yaitu urutan kejadian secara detail. Lalu di akhiri
dengan TWIST, yaitu bagian terlucu.
Contoh:
Last week I took my five-year old son, Willy, to a musical instrument store in my hometown. I wanted to buy him a set of
junior drum because his drum teacher advised me to buy him one. Willy likes listening to music very much. He also likes asking me
everything he wants to know. Even his questions sometimes seem precocious for a boy of his age. He is very inquisitive.
We went there by car. On the way, we saw a policeman standing near a traffic light regulating the passing cars and other
vehicles. He blew his whistle now and then.
Seeing the policeman blowing his whistle, Willy asked me at once, Dad, why is the policeman using a whistle, not a
drum?
Hearing his unexpected question I answered reluctantly, Because he is not Phil Collin!

Report..
November 11, 2008
Its a little bit difficult to convey a text in form of Report. Lumayan agak susah kalau
minta siswa tampil di depan untuk menyampaikan teks dalam bentuk Report. To make it
easier, I ask them to create Pw. Pointnya. Before they do their assignment, I ask them to
find the data from internet. Setelah itu mulai deh menulis. Beda siswa, beda temanya.
Biar lebih creative of course. Setelah menulis, trus di edit by teacher, then ask them to
create Pw. Point at home. The next day, all students are able to convey a monolog in form
of Report. Kalau lupa dikit, kan bisa liat di Pw. Pointnya. Gampang kan
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dolphin_mieke
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cat_bagus
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