Saturday, 14 June 2014
Report Text
Definition of Report
Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis
Generic Structure of Report
1. General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc
Definition of Report
Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic observation and analysis
Generic Structure of Report
1. General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing; animal, public place, plant, etc
which will be
discussed in general
2. Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials
Language Feature of Report
• Introducing group or general aspect
• Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc
• Using simple present tense
2. Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part per part , customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials
Language Feature of Report
• Introducing group or general aspect
• Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc
• Using simple present tense
Gold
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 following are associated with gold, EXCEPT …..?
a.
useful b. Precious c.
Beautiful
d.
Expensive e. unnecessary
2. The text above is mainly intended to …. about gold.
a. discuss b. Classify c. Describe
d. Elaborate e.
document
3. “It will be priced forever because….” (Paragraph
4)
The underlined
word means ……?
a. valuable b. Worthless c. interesting
d. wonderful e. eye catching
Dolphins
For many years, many people believed
that the cleverest animals after man were the chimpanzees. Now, however, there
is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea
it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human
being.
Dolphins have a simple language.
They are able to talk to one another. It may be possible for man to learn how
to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because dolphins cannot hear the
kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he
will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can
understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly
toward man. They often follow ships. There are many stories about dolphins
guiding ships through difficult and dangerous water.
4. The fourth paragraph tells us …..?
A. how dolphins help man B. how genius the dolphins
are
C. how friendly man to dolphins D. how diligent the
dolphins are
E. how difficult the problems faced
by dolphins
5. Which statement is TRUE...........?
A. Dolphins are fish B.
Dolphins are kind-heated animals
C. Dolphins’ sense of hearing is
very sharp
D.
Chimpanzees are the cleverest animals in the world
E. The big apes are regarded as the
most intelligent animals.
Narrative Text
Definition
of Narrative
Narrative
is a text focusing specific participants. Its social function is to tell
stories or past events and entertain the readers.
Generic Structure of Narrative
A narrative text consists of the following structure:
- Orientation: Introducing the participants and informing the time and the place
- Complication: Describing the rising crises which the participants have to do with
- Resolution: Showing the way of participant to solve the crises, better or worse
Language Features of Narrative
- Using processes verbs
- Using temporal conjunction
- Using Simple Past Tense
Learning English
Learning English through music and
songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen
to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some
underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language
learning.
Firstly, “the song stuck in my head”
Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last song we heard after leaving a
restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes unnerving.
This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that songs work on our
short-and-long term memory.
Secondly, songs in general also use
simple conversational language, with a lot of repetition, which is just what
many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are effective makes them
many times more motivating than other text. Although usually simple, some songs
can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can be
analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.
Furthermore, song can be appropriated
by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and probably many other types
don’t have precise people, place or time reference.
In addition, songs are relaxing.
They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within
one group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining culture,
religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.
Last but not least, there are many
learning activities we can do with songs such as studying grammar, practicing
selective listening comprehension, translating songs, learning vocabulary,
spelling, and culture.
From the elaboration above, it can
be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be
enjoyable and fun
1. What is the text about ….
a. Music
listeners
c. The
phenomenon e. Very enjoyable music
b. Using songs in language
learning d. Learning songs
2. Based on the text, there are …. reasons for using songs
in learning language
a.
4
b. 6
c.
2
d.
5
e. 3
3. “They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony
within oneself and within one group.”
The underlined word refers to ….
The underlined word refers to ….
a.
Learners b.
People c.
Song d.
Activities e. Groups
Smoking in Restaurant
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.
4. Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……
a.
All answers are correct
b. It’s dangerous to the smokers
c.It is impolite
d. It can cause hearth and lung disease
e. It is harmful to others
b. It’s dangerous to the smokers
c.It is impolite
d. It can cause hearth and lung disease
e. It is harmful to others
5. We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided.
The word reasons mean…..
a. point of
view
b. argument c.
reinforcement
d. statement e.
conclusion
