Day 8 – Reading

Reading Leson 4 Skill 8 Exercise

The teddy bear is a child’s toy, a nice soft stuffed animal suitable for cuddling. It is,
however, a toy with an interesting history behind it.
Theodore Roosevelt, or Teddy as he was commonly called, was president of the United
States from 1901 to 1909. He was an unusually active man with varied pastimes, one of which
was hunting. One day the president was invited to take part in a bear hunt; and inasmuch as
Teddy was president, his hosts wanted to ensure that he caught a bear. A bear was captured,
clanked over the head to knock it out, and tied a tree; however, Teddy, who really wanted to
hunt a bear, refused to shoot the bear and, in fact, demanded that the bear be extricated from the
ropes; that is, he demanded that the bear be set free.
The incident attracted a lot of attention among journalists. First a cartoon – drawn by
Clifford K. Berryman to make fun of this situation – appeared in the Washington Post, and the
cartoon was widely distributed and reprinted throughout the country. Then toy manufacturers
began producing a toy bear which they called a “teddy bear.” The teddy bear became the most
widely recognized symbol of Roosevelt’s presidency.

1 According to line 1 of the passage, what is a 3 Look at the word extricated in paragraph 2. Click on
“teddy bear”? another word or phrase in paragraph 2 that is close in
A A ferocious animal meaning to extricated.
B The president of the United States
C A famous hunter
D A plaything
2 Look at the word pastimes in paragraph 2. This 4 In line 10, a “cartoon” could best be described as
word could best be replaced by
A past occurrences A a newspaper
B previous jobs B a type of teddy bear
C hunting trips C a drawing with a message
D leisure activities D a newspaper article

PASSAGE TWO (Questions 5-8)

A supernova occurs when all of the hydrogen in the core of a huge star is transformed to iron
and explodes. All stars die after their nuclear fuel has been exhausted. Stars with little mass die
gradually, but those with relatively large mass die in a sudden explosion, a supernova. The sudden
flash of light can then be followed by several weeks of extremely bright light, perhaps as much
light as twenty million stars.
Supernovae are not very common; they occur about once every hundred years in any galaxy,
and in 1987 a supernova that could be seen by the naked eye occurred in the Magellan Cloud, a
galaxy close to the Milky Way. Scientists periodically detect supernovae in other galaxies;
however, no supernovae have occurred in the Milky Way (the galaxy that includes Earth) since
1604. One very impressive supernova occurred in the Milky Way on July 4, 1054. There was a
great explosion followed by three months of lighted skies, and historical chronicles of the time
were full of accounts and unusual explanations for the misunderstood phenomenon – may people
believed that it meant that the world was coming to an end.

5 A “supernova” in line 1 is which of the 7 Look at the expression Milky Way in paragraph 2.

following? The Milky Way is
A The iron component of a star A part of Earth
B The core of a star B a galaxy close to Earth
 C The hydrogen in a star C the galaxy that is home to Earth
D The explosion of a star D a creamy-colored cloud in the sky
6 According to the passage, which of the following 8 Click on the word in paragraph 2 that is closest in
best describes the “Magellan Cloud” in line 7? meaning to “unusual occurrence”
A A galaxy inside the Milky Way
B A cloud composed of hydrogen
C A galaxy near Earth’s galaxy
D A cloud in the sky above the Earth

ANSWER KEY

1 D
2 D
3 A Released
4 C
5 D
6 C
7 C
8 D Unusual occurrence

Reading Leson 4 Skill 9 Exercise

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was a Portuguese-born explorer who is credited with the
exploration of the cost of what is today the state of California. Sketchy military records from the
period show that early in his career he served with the Spanish army from 1520 to 1524 in
Spain’s quest for subjugation of the people in what are today Cuba, Mexico, and Guatemala.
Little is known of his activities over the next decades, but apparently he succeeded in rising up
through the ranks of military; in 1541, he was ordered by Antonio de Mendoza, the Spanish
ruler of Mexico, to explore the western coast of North America. Cabrillo set out in June of 1542
in command of two ships, the San Salvador and the Victoria; he reached San Diego Bay on
September 28, 1542, and claimed the terrain for Spain. The peninsula where he landed is today
named Cabrillo Point in his honor; the area has been established as national monument and
park, and local residents each year hold a celebration and reenactment of Cabrillo’s landing.
From San Diego, Cabrillo continued northward for further exploration of the spectacular
California coastline. By November 1542, he had reached as far north as San Francisco Bay,
although he missed the entrance of the bay due to a huge storm. Soon after, with the approach of
winter, he veered south and turned back to Mexico. He made it as far south as the Channel
islands off the coast of what is today Santa Barbara. Cabrillo, who died on San Miguel island in
the Channel Islands, never made it back to Mexico.

1 The word “subjugation” in line 4 is closest in 4 Look at the word spectacular in paragraph 2. This
meaning to word is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A religion A Ruggedly handsome
B flag B Visually exciting
C control C Completely uneven
D agreement D Unendingly boring
2 Look at the word decades in paragraph 1. This 5 Look at the word veered in Paragraph 2. Click on
word is closest in meaning to another word in paragraph 2 that is close in meaning
to veered.
A months
B centuries
C long epoch
 D ten-year periods
3 In line 9, the word “terrain” is closest in meaning
to
A land
B population
C minerals
D prosperity

PASSAGE TWO (Questions 6-10)

Checks and balances are an important concept in the formation of the U.S. system of
government as presented in the Constitution of the United States. Under this conception of
government, each branch of government has built-in checks and limitations placed on it by one or
more different branches of government in order to ensure that any branch is not able to usurp total
dominance over the government. Under the Constitution, the United States has a tripartite
government, which power divided equally among the branches; the presidency, the legislature, and
the judiciary. Each branch is given some authority over the other two branches to balance the
power among the three branches. An example of these checks and balances is seen in the steps
needed to pass a law. Congress can pass a law with a simple majority, but the president can veto
such a law. Congress can then counteract the veto with a two-thirds majority. However, even if
Congress passes a law with a simple majority or overrides a presidential veto, the Supreme Court
can still declare the law unconstitutional if it finds that the law is contradictory to the guidelines
presented in the Constitution.

6 The expression “dominance over” in line 5 is 9 Look at the word counteract in the passage. This word
closest in meaning to is closest in meaning to
A understanding of A vote for
B dispute over B debate
C authority over C surpass
D rejection of D work against
7 Look at the word tripartite in the passage, this 1 “Contradictory” in line 12 is closest in meaning to
word suggests that something is 0 which of the following expressions?
A divided into three A In agreement with
B totally democratic B Opposite to
C powerfully constructed C Supported by
D evenly matched D Similar to
8 The “judiciary” in line 7 is
A the electorate
B the authority
C the legal system
D the government

ANSWER KEY

1 C
2 D
3 A
4 B
5 turned
6 C
7 A
8 C
 9 D
1 B
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STRUCTURE LESSON 17 SKILL 41 EXERCISE
1. Parentheses is needed around that expression --> I. Parenthesis

2. He wants to go on a fishing trip this weekend because he has heard that the fish are running. -->
C.

3. The syllabi for the course is included in the packet of materials. --> I. are

4.The diagnosis that he heard today were not very positive. --> I.diagnosis singular, jadi was

5. The crisis is not going to be resolved until some of the pressure is relieved. --> C

6. All of the alumni are attending the reception at the president's house.--> C

7. A flock of geese were seen heading south for winter.-->I. jika pake "of" berarti singular, jadi was.

8. The teeth in the back of his mouth needs to be capped.--> sI. ingular, jadi tooth

9. The fungi has spread throughout the garden.--> I. Plural jadi harusnya have.

10. The sheepdog is chasing after the sheep which are heading over the hill. --> C

STRUCTURE LESSON 17 SKILL 42 EXERCISE

1. In the evening he relaxes in front of the fire and writes long poets. i

2. Service in the restaurant was slow because one cook had called in sick. c

3. The sculpture worked from sunrise until sunset on his new project.i

4. She has received several awards for her research in engineer. i

5. The economist's radical views were printed in a column in the Sunday newspaper. c

6. You must have remarkable looks to work as a model for Vogue. c

7. He had several critics to offer about the new play. I

8. The gardener worked feverishly after the frost to save as many plants as possible. c

9. The company hired a statistic to prepare marketing studies for the new product. i
10. The famous acting has appeared in more than fifty Broadway plays.i

STRUCTURE LESSON 17 QUIZ (SKILLS 39-42)

1 As a compilation of useful details (A), a weekly (B) magazine
commends itself (C) in several respect (D).
2 Through aquaculture, or fish farming, more than (A) 500 million tons of fish (B) are
produced (C) each years (D).
3 The legal system has much (A) safeguards to protect the right (B) of a defendant (C)
to an impartial jury (D).
4 The mystery bookstore was (A) largely (B) a phenomena (C) of the last decade (D).
5 The Song of Hiawatha, by Longfellow, tells (A) the story of the
Indian heroism (B) who (C) married (D) Minehaha.
6 Uranus is (A) the (B) seventh planets (C) from the Sun (D).
7 The sycamore has broad (A) leaves (B) with a large amount(C) of pointed (D) teeth.
8 The first of two such investigation (A) requires (B) the students to read
continuously over a period (C) of four hours (D).
9 A quantitative analysis, using (A) both the computer and
quantitative techniques (B), are used (C) to optimize (D) financial decisions.
10 To enter (A)the FBI National Academy (B), an application (C) must be between the
ages (D) of twenty-three and thirty-four .

ANSWER KEY
1 D respects
2 D year
3 A many
4 C phenomenon
5 B hero
6 C Planet  A (are)
7 C Number  A (broads)
8 A Investigations  C (periods)
9 C is used
10 C applicant

STRUCTURE LESSON 18 SKILL 43 EXERCISE

1. The worst problem with it is that he cannot afford it. (incorrect)
2. They saw Steve and I at the movies last night after class (salah, seharusnya and me,
sebagai objek)
3. Perhaps you would like to go to the seminar with they their friends (salah,
seharusnya with them)
4. The mother took her son to the doctor’s office because he was feeling sick (benar)
5. I did know that you and her were working together on the project (salah, seharusnya
she)
6. She did not buy the sweater because it had a small hole in it (benar)
 7. The man leading the seminar gave me all the information I needed to make a
decision (benar)
8. The cords connecting the computer to its printer need to be replaced
before them wear down (salah, seharusnya they)
9. He is going to the party with you and me if you do not mind (benar)
10. You and her ought to return the books to the library because they are already
overdue (salah, seharusnya she)

STRUCTURE LESSON 18 SKILL 44 EXERCISE

1. If she borrow your coat, then you should be able to borrow her (salah, seharusnya
hers)
2. Each pot and pan in her kitchen has its own place on the shelf (benar)
3. Mary and Mark invited theirs parents to see their new apartment (salah, seharusnya
their)
4. When my roomate paid her half of the rent, I paid mine (benar)
5. All students need to bring theirs own pencils and answer sheets to the exam (salah,
seharusnya their)
6. All her secretaies are working late tonight to finish her report
7. The horse trotting around the track won its race a few minutes ago (benar)
8. Before the report is finalized, the information in their notes and our must be proofed
(salah, seharusnya ours)
9. She worked all day cooking food and making decoration for her son’s birthday party
(benar)
10. The weather in the mountains this weekend will be extremely cold, so please take
yours heavy jackets (salah, seharusnya your)

STRUCTURE LESSON 18 SKILL 45 EXERCISE

Exercise:

I 1. If a person really wants to succeed, they (she/he) must always work hard.

C 2. If you see the students from math class, could you return their exam papers to them?

I 3. Some friends and I went to see a movie, and afterwards we wrote a critique about them (it).

I 4. If you have a problem, you are welcome to discuss it with me before you try to resolve them (it).

C 5. I know you had a terrible time last week, but you must try to forget it.

C 6. At the start of the program, each student needs to see his advisor about his schedule.

I 7. In spite of its (their) small size, these video recorders produce excellent tapes.
I 8. Whatever the situation, you should reflect profoundly about them (it) before coming to a
decision.

C 9. The people I admire most are those who manage to solve their own problems.

I 10. If anyone stops by while I am at the meeting, please take a message from them (her/him).

STRUCTURE LESSON 18 QUIZ (SKILLS 43-45)

1. Superman made their comic debut in 1938 in Action Cinema (salah, seharusnya his,
merujuk ke superman)
2. Commercial letters of credit are often used to finance expoert trade, but them can
have other uses (salah, seharusnya they, merujuk ke letter)
3. When children experience too much frustation, its behavior ceases to be integrated
(salah, seharusnya their, merujuk ke children)
4. On March 30, 1981, President Reagan was shot as his was leaving a Washington hotel
(salah, seharusnya he)
5. Although the destruction that it causes is often terrible, cyclones benefit a much
wider belt than they devastate (salah, seharusnya they cause)??
6. President Andrew Jackson had an official cabinet, but him preferred the advice of
his informal advisors, the Kitchen Cabinet (salah, seharusnya he, merujuk ke
president Andrew)
7. After Clearence Day’s book Life with Father was rewritten as a play, they ran for six
years on Broadway (salah, seharusnya it, merujuk ke book)
8. Almost half of the Pilgrims did not survive theirs first winter in the New World.
(salah, seharusnya their, merujuk ke Pilgrims)
9. There was no indication from Senate that he would agree with the decision made in
the House (salah, seharusnya it, merujuk ke senate)
10. A baby learns the meaning of words as they are spoken by others and later
uses him in sentences (salah, seharusnya them, merujuk ke words) Jika merujuk ke
a baby maka pakai it

b  1 . Superman made (A) their (B) comic debut (C) in 1938 in (D) Action Comics.

c  2. Commercial letters of credit are often used (A) to finance export (B) trade,

but them (C) can have other uses (D).

c  3. When children experience (A) too much (B) frustration, its (C)

behavior ceases (D) to be integrated.

c  4. On March 30, 1981, President Reagan was shot (A) as (B) his (C)

was leaving (D) a Washington hotel.
 a  5. Although the destruction that it causes (A) is often terrible,
cyclones benefit (B) a much wider (C) belt than they (D) devastate.

c  6. President Andrew Jackson had an official (A) cabinet,

but him (B) preferred (C) the advice of his (D) informal advisors, the Kitchen Cabinet.

d  7. After Clarence Day's book (A) Life with Father  was rewritten (B) as a

play, they (C) ran for six years (D) on Broadway. 

b  8. Almost (A) half of the (B) Pilgrims did not survive theirs (C) first (D) winter

in the New World.

d  9. There was (A) no indication (B) from the Senate that he (C) would agree

with the decision made (D) in the House. 

a  10. A baby learns the meanings of words as they (A) are spoken by others (B)
and later (C) uses him (D) in sentences.

TOEFL EXERCISE (11-13)

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question in the recording
program, and then choose the best answer to the question.

1.      a. She plans to talk a lot this month

b. she has a lot to say about the phone bill
c. the bill is high because she has a lot to say
d. she agrees with theman

2.      a. Bill had never really been sick

b. bill was too sick to come to class
c. bill was sick of calculus class
d. bill had forgotten about the calculus class thatb morning

3.      a. The man should go out tonight

b. the man shouldstay home and relax
c. the man should work on the paper tonight
d. the man should go out Monday instead

4.      a. The cafetaria was open in the morning

b. the cafetaria did not serve breakfast
c. the breakfast in the cafetaria was not very tasty
d. thewoman neverate breakfast in the cafetaria
5.      a. He believes that it is acceptable to park there
b. the parking lot is too far from their destination
c. he knows that they won’t get a ticket
d. he knows where the parking lot is

6.      a. He would be glad to say itover again

b. hewould like the woman to repeat what she said
c. he says that he would like to take the class again
d. he’s happy the class is over, too

7.      a. He finished all the problems

b. he doesn’t believe what the woman said
c. he was able to finish some of the problems
d. both he and the woman were unsuccesful on the math problems

8.      a. The man had mailed the package

b. the man had forgotten to go to the post office
c. the man had given the package
d. the man remembered the package after he went to the postoffice

9.      a. They should take both cars

b. the woman should try not to be afraid
c. the woman should buy a bigger car
d. they should go together in his car

10.  a. He wants to know if the muffins taste good

b. he thinks the muffins were recently prepared
c. the muffins are notreally fresh
d. he’sure that themuffins were just made

TOEFL EXERCISE (1-13)

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question in the recording
program, and then choose the best answer to the question.

1.      a. Write a massage to the man

b. make some phone calls
c. respond to the man’s question
d. get a new phone installed

2.      a. She is not sure if she’s free

b. she’s marked it on her calendar
c. she’ll write a check for the calendar
d. her calendar says she has to have a meeting at 3.00

3.      a. He barely rodethe bicycle

b. he didn’t have enough money
c. the bicycle didn’t need to be paid for
d. he paid for the bicycle

4.      a. She fixed the television

b. bob made the television work
 c. the woman looked at bob at TV
d. bob works for thewoman

5.        a. He helped her say what she couldn’t say

b. she was unable to say anything about him
c. he hasn’t helped her very much
d. what he said was very helpful

6.      a. The man should spend more time on registration

b. the man should walk more quickly through registration
c. the man should send in his registration materials

7.      a. He couldn’t find Paula’s phone number

b. he couldn’t give paula the list over the phone
c. when he went to call paula, he couldn’t find the list
d. he couldn’t recollect the number that was on the list

8.      a. She couldn’t take her luggage to the store

b. she stored her luggage at thetrain station
c. she carried her luggage from the train station to the store
d. there were no lockers for her bags

9.      a. The woman had taken a different major

b. the woman had chosen psychology as a major
c. the woman was uniformed
d. the woman needed to see a psychiatrist

10.  a. She would like the man to repeat what he said

b. she thinks the exam could have been a little more difficult
c. she shares the same opinion of the exam as the man
d. she believes that the exam was easy

Skill 11-13

1. I'll say, D

2. not sick anymore, B

3. instead going out, C

4. doesn't practice, A

5. far et all, A

6. you can say that again, D

7. neither could i, D

8. remember the package, B

9. the bigger and yours, D

10. themuffins morning, B

Skill 1-13

1. probably do next, C --> B (make some phone calls)

2. i'll check my calendar, A

3. only barely, B --? D (He paid for the bicycle)

4. bob and work, B

5. i couldn't say helpful, B --> C (he hasn't helped her very much)

6. next semester, D --> C (the man should send materials)

7. because i'm listen, A

8. luggage, A --> D (there were no locker)

9. psychology, B --> A (The woman had taken a different)

10. i'll say dificult, C