Do you like watching a debate program on television?

Or maybe you ever joined

a discussion? If you do, you must understand that every person has different opinions and
At the end of this unit you ideas. Like two sides of a coin, there will always be pros and cons. A text which discusses
will be able to: a topic from two or more points of view is called a discussion text. To know more about
1. express possibilities, discussion texts, learn this unit.
2. express curiosity and
desire,
3. express views,
4. create discussions using
spoken English,
5. create short functional
texts (spoken messages),
6. create written
discussions,
7. write short functional
texts (leaflets), and
8. use contrastive
conjunctions and modal
perfect.

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 4. He is curious about ants life.
5. It means ‘watching’.
3.1 Expressions

A. Listen and complete the dialog based on what you

have heard.

Percakapan yang dibacakan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru:

Hexa : Where do you want to continue your studies
after graduation?
Dewi : I hope I will be accepted by a (1) state
university.
A. Listen and answer the questions based on what you Hexa : A private university is not too bad I think. Many
have heard. of them have good reputations.
Percakapan yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru: Dewi : Yes, but in my view, we have to (2) pay more
Boy : I heard Rendy will join a physics olympiad. Is that true? money for it.
Girl : Yes. Hexa : It can be. However, we can try for
Boy : Where will the olympiad be held? a (3) scholarship.
Girl : In Kazakhstan. Dewi : You’re right. Anyway, what about you? Where
Boy : Is it possible that he will win a gold medal? do you want to continue your studies?
Girl : Nothing is impossible. Moreover, he is the brightest Hexa : I want to study at a (4) computer college.
student in this school. Dewi : Do you mean you want a diploma?
Boy : But ... he has to compete with many students from other Hexa : Yes. I think studying at a college will give me
countries. more (5) practical skills.
Girl : That’s right. However, I’m sure he has prepared well for
the competition. He can be the best. Soal yang dikerjakan oleh peserta didik:
Boy : You’re right. Let’s support him. Hexa : Where do you want to continue your studies after
Girl : Anyway, I am wondering what Rendy will be in the future. graduation?
I guess since he is very smart in science, he may Dewi : I hope I will be accepted by a (1) _____________.
become a scientist. Hexa : A private university is not too bad I think. Many of
Boy : Your guess is right. Rendy told me that he wanted to be them have good reputations.
a great scientist one day. Dewi : Yes, but in my view, we have to (2) _____________
for it.
Jawaban: Hexa : It can be. However, we can try for a (3) _____________.
1. A physics olympiad. Dewi : You’re right. Anyway, what about you? Where do
2. In Kazakhstan. you want to continue your studies?
3. Since Rendy is the brightest student in their school. Hexa : I want to study at a (4) _____________.
4. She is certain that Rendy will win a gold medal, because he Dewi : Do you mean you want a diploma?
has prepared well for the competition. He could be the best. Hexa : Yes. I think studying at a college will give me more
5. He wants to be a great scientist. (5) _____________.
6. It is ‘clever’.
B. Answer the questions based on the dialog in Task A.
B. Listen and complete the dialog based on what you 1. What is the dialog about?
have heard. 2. Why does Dewi prefer continuing her studies at a state
university rather than at a private one?
Percakapan yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru dan
3. Where does Hexa want to continue his studies?
jawaban:
4. Why does he choose to study there?
Nadine : You look so serious (1) observing the ants.
5. Hexa says, “Many of them have good reputations.”
Bryan : Yes. I want to know about the life of ants.
What does ‘them’ refer to?
Nadine : What makes you (2) curious?
Bryan : I’m wondering how such tiny creatures survive. Jawaban:
Nadine : I think it is because they are (3) hard workers. Task A
Bryan : It can be. I often see them carrying food together. 1. state university 2. pay more money
Nadine : You’re right. (4) Togetherness is the most interesting 3. scholarship 4. computer college
fact about them. You know, ants always live and work 5. practical skills
together.
Bryan : That’s right. Look! When they meet, they touch each Task B
other. It’s a kind of greeting I think. 1. It is about where Hexa and Dewi want to continue their
Nadine : Yes. Sometimes, we can learn a (5) lesson from a tiny studies.
creature. 2. She thinks that she has to pay more money for a private
university.
C. Answer the following questions based on the dialog 3. At a computer college.
in Task B. 4. In his view, studying at a college will give him more
practical skills.
Jawaban: 5. It refers to private universities.
1. He is curious about how tiny creatures such as ants survive.
2. By working hard.
3. Their togetherness.

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 D. Listen and choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct 4. Elsa : In your opinion, is it possible that wayang will
answer based on what you have heard. survive in Indonesia?
5. Elsa : What do you mean?
Percakapan yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru: 6. Fariz : Of course. The story behind the wayang
This dialog is for questions 1 and 2. performance is contemporary. It reflects recent
Girl : What are you watching? condition.
Boy : Well, it’s a competition about arranging rubik cubes. 7. Fariz : That’s possible.
Look! The people can arrange each side of rubik cubes 8. Fariz : They made wayang from gears, pedals, saddles
in one color in just a few minutes. and many other parts of a bicycle. They also
Girl : Yes. It’s amazing. used parts of a bicycle for the instruments.
Boy : Actually I want to know how they do it. It’s not easy, I think. 9. Fariz : Perhaps. However, I heard that a few villagers in
Girl : Of course not. They must have a solution to it. Java still hold wayang performances on special
Boy : Sure. Do you know the solution? occasions.
Girl : No, I don’t. 10. Fariz : Yes. Not only that. I watched on television,
Jawaban: several Indonesian people make wayang from
1. B 2. C parts of a bicycle. It is usually called wayang
onthel.
Percakapan yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru:
This dialog is for questions 3 to 5. C. Complete the following statements based on the
Boy : We will have a long holiday. Where are we going? dialog in Task B.
Girl : Um ... actually I would like to go on 1. The dialog is about ________________.
a picnic. However, mom and dad will not have a holiday. 2. According to Elsa, in this modern era teenagers prefer
Boy : Yes, you’re right. ________________ as entertainment to wayang.
Girl : Do you have any idea then? 3. ________________ still hold wayang performance on
Boy : We can spend our holiday in Bandung, at our uncle’s special occasions.
home. I miss Della and Roy, our cousins. 4. Fariz watched on television, several Indonesian people
Girl : Good idea, but do you think it’s possible that mom and make wayang from ________________.
dad will allow us to go there? 5. The story in such a wayang performance reflects
Boy : It’s possible. ________________.
Girl : Let’s tell them about our idea.
Jawaban:
Jawaban: Task A
3. A 4. E 5. C 1. It gives him motivation and high spirits.
2. Soekarno’s biography.
3. His skill at giving speeches.
4. He wants to visit Soekarno’s graveyard.
5. It refers to Soekarno.
Task B
A. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order The correct arrangement of the sentences is 4–7–1–9–3–10–
to form a sequential dialog. 5–8–2–6.
Then, practice it in pairs.
Task C
Jawaban: 1. wayang 2. contemporary music and film
The correct arrangement of the sentences is 3–9–5–7–2–10–4– 3. A few villagers in Java 4. parts of a bicycle
6–1–8. 5. recent condition

B. Create a dialog based on the following guideline.

Then, practice it in pairs.
Contoh jawaban:
A. Answer the questions based on the previous dialog. Mrs. Dewi : Ugh, the price of rice has increased. Meanwhile,
1. Why does Bondan like reading books about great all of us need it as our staple diet.
people’s biographies? Mrs. Putri : Yes, many other people complain about that too.
2. Whose biography is Bondan reading? Mrs. Dewi : Is there any chance for the price of rice to decrease?
3. What does Bondan like about his hero? Mrs. Putri : Possibly, there will be great harvests soon.
4. What does Bondan want to do in Blitar one day? Mrs. Dewi : It can be, but I doubt it. The cost of production will
5. Bondan says, “... and I want to know how he did that.” also influence the price.
Who does ‘he’ refer to? Mrs. Putri : You’re right. We can only hope that the price will
decrease soon.
B. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order Mrs. Dewi : I hope the government will make efforts to decrease
to form a sequential dialog. the price.
Then, practice it in pairs. Mrs. Putri : Yeah. The government should do ‘operasi pasar’.
1. Elsa : How can you say that? In this modern era, Mrs. Dewi : I think so, but many people often complain about
people especially teenagers prefer the quality of rice given to them. It should be of
contemporary music and film as entertainment good quality.
to wayang. Mrs. Putri : I totally agree.
2. Elsa : That’s unique.
3. Elsa : Do they?

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 2. You : Dad, Mr. Darren has a new car.
Your father : Yes. He is a successful entrepreneur now.
You : Mom told me he was poor once. I wonder
how he achieved success.
Dengan perintah kegiatan yang sama, Bapak/Ibu Guru dapat Your father : Mr. Darren is a tough man. He never gives
memberikan soal berikut. up easily and is willing to take risks for what
he does.
Becky Allan You : That’s the spirit of a true entrepreneur, isn’t
it?
Tells Allan that there Says that he has Your father : Yup. He is a great man.
will be an election heard the news. You : You’re right. Anyway, I want to be a successful
for a new OSIS entrepreneur like him one day.
chairperson at school. Your father : That’s my boy!
3. You : I heard that you have an online business.
Tells Allan that there Your friend : Yeah. I am only trying to develop my interest
will be two strong in business. Aren’t you interested in it?
Agrees with it.
candidates, Kian and Many people achieve success by having
Rommy. such a business.
You : Actually I’m interested, but not now. I am
Asks Allan’s opinion Tells Becky that he afraid it would interrupt my studies.
about who he will prefers Rommy to Your friend : That depends on you. If you can manage
choose. Kian. your time well, it will not be a big problem.
You : You’re right, but I am going to have the final
exam so I want to focus on my studies.
Asks Allan for reasons, Tells Becky that
Your friend : I see.
to support his choice. Rommy is smart,
talented and friendly.
States that Kian is also
Agrees, but tells
smart.
Becky that Rommy
has experience in
a few organizations. Dengan perintah kegiatan yang sama, Bapak/Ibu Guru
dapat memberikan soal berikut.
Contoh jawaban:
Becky : Did you know that there will be an election for a new 1. You and your brother are getting on a bus. You see
OSIS chairperson at school? a boy selling newspapers. You and your brother talk
Allan : Yes. I have heard about it. about the boy. You ask whether the boy could possibly
Becky : There will be two strong candidates in the election. become a great man one day. How would the
They are Kian and Rommy. conversation go?
Allan : That’s right. 2. You tell your friend that you would like to spend your
Becky : In your opinion, who should the new OSIS holiday at your grandpa’s house. Your grandpa lives
chairperson be? near the coastal area. Your friend expresses his/her
Allan : Personally, I prefer Rommy to Kian. curiosity about people’s life there and he/she wants to
Becky : Why? go there with you. How would the conversation go?
Allan : You know, he is smart and talented. He is also friendly, 3. Your sister won a modeling contest. Then, she is
so most of students and teachers know him. offered a job as a model for magazines and she
Becky : Kian is also smart. accepts the offers. She asks your view about it. You tell
Allan : You’re right. However, Rommy has experience in her that she can accept the offers, only if they don’t
a few organizations. I think they will be useful for interrupt her studies. How would the conversation go?
him to manage OSIS. Contoh jawaban:
1. You : Look at the boy! He is poor.
Your brother : Yes. He must work hard to survive.
C. Create dialogs based on the following You : You’re right. Do you think he has
situations. a good education?
Practice the dialogs in pairs. Your brother : I’m not sure.
You : Is there any possibility that he could
Contoh jawaban:
become a great man one day?
1. You : Hey, watch the news! The woman bore five Your brother : If he has a good education and good
babies. luck, that is possible. Nobody knows
Your sister : Wow! It’s very surprising! what the future is. There is a man who
You : Yes, but it’s pitiful that each baby is once sold newspapers but has
underweight. They need special medical a business in renting expensive cars
treatment. now.
Your sister : What are the chances for the babies’ You : Yes, that’s right. A poor boy may
survival? become a great man one day.
You : Fifty fifty I think. However, doctors have tried
hard to save their lives.
Your sister : It must be hard work.
You : Sure. It’s a challenge for doctors.
Your sister : You’re right.

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 2. Your friend : Where would you like to go next holiday? Considering the facts above, we had better live far away
You : I would like to go to my grandpa’s house. from a volcano.
You know, he lives near a coastal area. Adapted from: – http://dancinghockeygirl.blogspot.com/2009/10/pros-of-living-
near-volcano.html (April 2, 2015)
Your friend : Is your grandpa a fisherman? – http://www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sunda/ev/alex/page2.html
You : Yes. When I was there, I helped him (April 2, 2015)
catch fish.
Your friend : It seems interesting. Actually I am very
curious about people’s life near the
coastal area. May I go there with you?
You : Sure, but you must ask for your parents’
permission. Answer the following questions based on the text in
Your friend : O.K. Task B.
3. Your sister : You know, I just won a modeling contest. 1. What is the text about?
A few publishers offered to model for 2. What is the soil like in the area near a volcano?
their magazines and I accepted the 3. Why is sulphur useful?
offers. What do you think? 4. What is the argument against living near a volcano?
You : I support your decision, unless it 5. “... can be used to generate electric power.” (Paragraph 2)
interrupts your studies. You can do it after What is the synonym of ‘to generate’?
school. Anyway, have you asked mom
and dad’s permission? Jawaban:
Your sister : I have and they support me. 1. Pros and cons of living near a volcano.
You : That’s good. However, you should 2. It is fertile.
remember that you may not ignore your 3. It can be used as an ingredient in matches, or in
studies. medicine.
4. The eruption is very dangerous. The lava and other
materials can destroy habitats and crops. Many people
may also be killed.
5. It is ‘to produce’.
3.2 Genre
C. Listen and choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct
answer.

Teks yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru:

A. Find the meanings of the following words.
You will hear these words in the text in Task B.
Jawaban:
1. subur 2. endapan, tumpukan
3. batu kerikil 4. panas
5. tenaga listrik 6. kerugian
7. mengganggu, membahayakan 8. gunung api
B. Listen and complete the text based on what you have
heard.
Teks yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru dan jawaban:
Some people have to live near a volcano for various
(1) reasons. Actually, living near a volcano has positive and
negative sides. Let me tell you about them.
The positive side of living near a volcano is that the soil is
(2) fertile. Besides, a lot of volcanic products can be used in
everyday life. Sulphur, for example, can be used as an ingredient
in matches, or in (3) medicine. Meanwhile, the finer volcanic
deposits, such as gravel and sand found in rivers, can be used in
building materials. More than that, the thermal energy from some
volcanoes can be used to generate electric power.
Now, let’s discuss the negative side of living near a volcano.
The eruption is very (4) dangerous. When a volcano erupts, lava
and other materials destroy habitats and crops. Of course, it will
(5) cause great losses. Not only that. It can harm, or even kill
people living there.
There are many energy drinks advertised nowadays.
According to the advertisements, these drinks are good for us.
What are actually the pros and cons of drinking energy drinks?
On the positive side, energy drinks provide us with quick
burst of energy when needed. Therefore, people often report
an increase in mental alertness when they drink energy drinks.
Perhaps too much physical energy can reflect a positive effect on
mental awareness. The other benefit of drinking energy drinks is
that they are nourishing. Vitamins and minerals in these drinks
can have positive effects on the body.
Apart from their advantages, drinking energy drinks also
has negative effects. We can get addicted to them. Moreover,
they contain excessive sugar and calories which can lead to
becoming overweight. Children, pregnant women and those with
health problems should not drink them, as these drinks may
cause serious health problems. Last but not least, the negative
side of energy drinks is that they are rather expensive.
Adapted from: http://slapenergydrink.com/energy-drinks-pros-and-cons (March 15, 2014)
Jawaban:
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. E 5. B
A. Compose a discussion text based on the
following data.
Then, present it in class.
Contoh jawaban:
Many people prefer drinking tea to coffee, especially in the
morning or wet seasons. Apart from its benefits, drinking tea also
has disadvantages, if it is consumed excessively. Now, let’s
discuss them.

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 One advantage of drinking tea is that it contains less B. Interview your friends about their opinions
caffeine than coffee. Drinking tea can also reduce stress. You on a certain topic, for example attending
know, tea has a very soothing effect and it helps reduce stress. extra-curricular clubs, the use of mobile
Moreover, drinking tea has various health benefits. It helps fight phones, etc.
different diseases. Write the result in the following table.
Another benefit of drinking tea is tea contains various Then, compose a discussion text based on
antioxidants, important for cleaning unwanted substances from your interview and present it during class.
the human body.
Now, let’s talk about the disadvantages. Drinking tea is Contoh jawaban (hasil interview):
dangerous if consumed excessively. Drinking too much tea could Topic: Pros and Cons of Attending Extra-curricular Clubs
cause gastric ulcers. Furthermore, tea has tannic acid and if
a person drinks too much, he/she may suffer from iron deficiency Name Pros Cons Reasons
or anemia.
To sum up, drinking tea is very beneficial, but not in excess. Linda ✔ We can improve our skills and
It is advisable that a person should consume tea almost an hour knowledge.
after he/she has eaten.
Adopted from: http://style.pk/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-drinking-tea/ (March Alvian ✔ We can meet more friends.
20, 2015)
Winda ✔ We can gain many new experiences.

Dion ✔ It takes up too much time.

Contoh jawaban (discussion):

Dengan perintah kegiatan yang sama, Bapak/Ibu Guru Would you attend an extra-curricular club? Why would you
dapat memberikan soal berikut. like to? You know, attending extra-curricular clubs has advantages
and disadvantages. I had interviewed several friends to gather
Pros and Cons of Consuming Tinned Foods their opinions and now I’ll tell you about them.
Most of them stated that attending extra-curricular clubs is
Pros:
advantageous. By attending extra-curricular clubs, we can
● are stored easily
improve our skills and knowledge. More than that, we can meet
● longer shelf-life
more friends, meaning, more happiness, right? Not only that.
● more economical
By attending extra-curricular clubs, we can gain many new
● the packaging can be recycled
experiences, which can be very valuable.
Cons: However, there is an argument against it. Did you know what
● nutrients are lost during the canning process, it is? Right! Attending extra-curricular clubs means that, they
especially vitamin C and potassium take up too much of our time.
● salt or sugar is often added to the food to preserve it Based on the different arguments, I can conclude that
● taste and texture are not always as good as fresh attending extra-curricular clubs provide us many benefits. If the
reason is about time, we have to manage it wisely, right?
Adopted from: http://www.paulamee.com/paulamee/Main/
Eating_Well_Advantages_Fresh.htm (April 2, 2015)

Contoh jawaban:
In this modern era, many people want simple but
practical food, like tinned food. There are many kinds of
tinned foods and there are pros and cons in them. Let me
A. Find the meanings of the following words.
tell you.
You will read them in the text in Task B.
On the positive side, tinned foods are stored easily.
Compared to fresh foods, tinned foods have longer shelf-
Jawaban:
life. Not only that. They are more economical and the
1. membangkitkan, menghasilkan
packaging can be recycled.
2. pembelahan
However, tinned foods have negative sides too.
3. memperoleh
Nutrients, especially vitamin C and potassium, are lost
4. tergantung
during the canning process. Moreover, salt or sugar is often
5. emisi, pemancaran
added to the food, used for preserving the foods. Lastly, the
6. persamaan, tingkat yang sama
negative side of tinned foods is that their taste and texture
7. penyimpanan
are not always as good as fresh foods.
8. kebocoran
So, what will you choose now? Will you still prefer
9. penahanan, pengurungan
consuming tinned foods to fresh foods?
10. yang dibuang

B. Complete the text with the correct words from the box.
Jawaban:
1. g 2. c 3. j 4. e 5. a
6. i 7. f 8. b 9. k 10. h

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 C. Complete the table based on the text in Task B. Geothermal energy is essential energy in the form of
heat (1) ________ the earth’s surface. It has positive and
negative sides.
On the positive side, geothermal energy is renewable. In
1. Peserta didik memahami kembali teks discussion tentang other words, it is an energy source that can sustain its
energi nuklir di Task B. consumption rate. Unlike more conventional resources such
2. Peserta didik melengkapi tabel tentang argumen yang as coal and fossil fuels, the energy we gather from below the
mendukung dan menolak energi nuklir. Earth’s surface is practically (2) ________.
3. Bapak/Ibu Guru memberi kesempatan kepada peserta didik So, harnessing energy using these methods can be
mengemukakan jawabannya. considered non-polluting. In other words, geothermal energy
4. Bila peserta didik memiliki argumen pro dan kontra is a (3) ________ energy source. Green sources of energy
tambahan (berdasarkan pengetahuan mereka sendiri dan are crucial for fighting the climate crisis.
terlepas dari teks tersebut), peserta didik dapat tunjuk jari Geothermal heating and cooling systems can
dan menyebutkan jawabannya. (4) ________ a lot of money. It is not unusual to save up to
5. Bapak/Ibu Guru memberi nilai tambahan kepada peserta 70% on heating bills, compared to using traditional heating
didik yang menyebutkan jawaban tersebut. systems.
Geothermal energy is reliable, meaning there are little to
Jawaban: no fluctuations of energy flow. Using geothermal energy as
base load, gives us the opportunity to add other forms of
Topic: Nuclear Energy energy, when there is extra demand. This is a major benefit,
both (5) ________ and environmentally.
Arguments for Arguments against Although geothermal heating and cooling systems can
save a lot of money in the long term, the initial costs can be
● It is low cost. ● The waste can
quite (6) ________, which is one of the arguments against
● It is durable. contaminate.
geothermal energy.
● It does not give off ● Leaks may occur.
Another negative argument is that larger projects of
greenhouse gasses.
harnessing geothermal energy, could pose a threat regarding
earthquakes. The majority of these projects are successful, but
D. Answer the following questions based on the text in in January 1997 a geothermal power plant in Switzerland
Task B. (7) ________ an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the
Richter scale.
Jawaban:
Finally, the disadvantage of geothermal energy is that
1. Pros and cons of nuclear energy.
you require a relatively large (8) ________ to dig out and lay
2. Heat generated from the splitting of uranium atoms in
pipes for a geothermal system. These systems cannot be
a process known as fission is used to produce steam. This
installed in all buildings.
steam in turn powers turbines, which is used to produce
To sum up, the advantages and disadvantages should be
electricity.
considered carefully. Even though the energy is dirt-cheap, it
3. It requires less uranium to produce the same amount of
will be a long time before the initial investment is repaid.
energy as coal or oil and also less expensive to procure and
Hopefully in the (9) ________, technological advancements
transport.
can make geothermal systems cheaper. There is no doubt
4. Its waste.
geothermal energy has great (10) ________ in contributing
5. It is ‘pollution’.
positively to the climate crisis and a greener future.
Adopted from: http://energyinformative.org/geothermal-energy-pros-and-cons/
(April 2, 2015)

C. Complete the table based on the text in Task B.

A. Find the meanings of the following words. Topic: ________________________________________

You will read these words in the text in Task B. Arguments for Arguments against
1. geothermal = ____________________
2. renewable = ____________________ ________________________ ________________________
3. to sustain = ____________________ ________________________ ________________________
4. to harness = ____________________ ________________________ ________________________
5. crucial = ____________________
6. reliable = ____________________
D. Answer the following questions based on the text in
7. initial = ____________________
Task B.
8. to trigger = ____________________
9. power plant = ____________________ 1. What is the text about?
10. advancement = ____________________ 2. Why is geothermal energy renewable?
3. Geothermal energy is reliable. What does it mean?
B. Complete the text with the correct words from the 4. What is the initial cost of geothermal energy?
box. 5. What is the writer’s conclusion about geothermal energy?

a. future b. expensive c. unlimited Jawaban:

d. area e. save f. below Task A
g. potential h. economically i. triggered 1. panas bumi
j. green k. above 2. dapat diperbarui
3. menopang, memperpanjang
4. memanfaatkan, menggunakan
5. sangat penting

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 6. dapat diandalkan
7. awal, pertama
8. memicu
9. pembangkit
10. kemajuan Dengan perintah kegiatan yang sama, Bapak/Ibu Guru dapat
Task B memberi soal berikut.
1. f 2. c 3. j 4. e 5. h 1. The government has done a lot to solve the problem of
6. b 7. i 8. d 9. a 10. g floods in Jakarta. Nevertheless,
_________________________.
Task C
2. The government warned people to stay clear from
Topic: Geothermal Energy corruption. However, _________________________.
3. Many students want to continue their studies at
Arguments for Arguments against universities whereas _________________________.
4. A few people use textile coloring for foods although
● It is renewable. ● The initial costs can _________________________.
● It is considered non- be expensive. 5. Nadya will buy a laptop in spite of
polluting (as a green ● It is a threat in _________________________.
energy source). triggering an 6. I have tried to convince Dilla that I didn’t betray her.
● It can save money. earthquake. However, _________________________.
● It is reliable. ● We need a large 7. Mr. Viko has many houses. Nevertheless,
area to dig out and _________________________.
lay pipes for 8. Donna still keeps her old cell phone although
a geothermal _________________________.
system. 9. The teacher gives a lesson to her students in spite of
_________________________.
Task D
10. Many girls sweep the floor whereas
1. Pros and cons of geothermal energy.
_________________________.
2. Because the energy we gather from below the Earth’s
surface is practically unlimited. Contoh jawaban:
3. It means there are little to no fluctuations of energy flow. 1. they still can’t overcome the problem
4. It is expensive. 2. many officials are still involved in the corruption
5. There is no doubt that geothermal energy has great 3. other students want to work
potential in contributing positively to the climate 4. it is dangerous to human health
crisis and a greener future. 5. it being expensive
6. she doesn’t believe me
7. he likes to live in his old house
E. Complete the following sentences with your own 8. she has bought a new one
words. 9. being sick
10. boys mop it

1. Peserta didik memahami kembali penggunaan contrastive F. Complete the sentences with proper modal perfect
conjunction serta kalimat-kalimat soal yang tersedia. and the words in brackets.
2. Peserta didik melengkapi kalimat-kalimat tersebut dengan
jawaban masing-masing. Jawaban bersifat terbuka
sehingga kemungkinan terdapat berbagai variasi jawaban.
3. Bapak/Ibu Guru memberi kesempatan kepada peserta 1. Peserta didik memahami kalimat-kalimat yang tersedia,
didik mengemukakan jawabannya dan memotivasi peserta kemudian menentukan modal perfect yang sesuai untuk
didik yang lain yang memiliki jawaban berbeda untuk kalimat-kalimat tersebut.
mengemukakan jawabannya. 2. Peser ta didik diminta tunjuk jari dan menyebutkan
4. Selama kegiatan berlangsung Bapak/Ibu Guru mengawasi jawabannya. Bapak/Ibu Guru dan peserta didik yang lain
keaktifan peserta didik. menyimak.
3. Bapak/Ibu Guru memberi penilaian peserta didik yang
Contoh jawaban: mengemukakan jawabannya.
1. he has a bicycle 4. Bapak/Ibu Guru senantiasa memotivasi peserta didik untuk
2. the principal’s absence mencari referensi tambahan tentang penggunaan modal
3. she doesn’t have a large space perfect.
4. many Scout members disagree with it
5. her mother likes shopping in a traditional market Jawaban:
1. must have recovered
2. should have arrived
3. could have celebrated
4. might have heard/must have heard
5. should have finished

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Dengan perintah kegiatan yang sama, Bapak/Ibu Guru
dapat memberikan soal berikut.
1. We _______________________ [submit] our work
yesterday. However, we submitted it this morning.
2. Mr. Dewa’s house was empty. He and his family
_______________________ [move] to Makassar.
3. Leo _______________________ [buy] the cell phone,
but he didn’t want to. He prefers saving his
money to spending it on a cell phone.
4. Naomy arrived home late two days ago. She
_______________________ [get] a flat tire.
5. Sandra looked healthy. She
_______________________ [recover] from her illness.
Jawaban:
1. should have submitted
2. must have moved
3. could have bought
4. might have got/must have got
5. must have recovered
G. Choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct answer.
Jawaban:
1. E 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B Jawaban:
Dengan perintah kegiatan yang sama, Bapak/Ibu Guru
dapat memberikan soal berikut.
Biomass energy is processed from waste materials.
Examples of biomass energy are sawdust and wood
chippings, to make wood-pellets for biomass heating
systems, corn and switch grass to make ethanol used as
fuel for vehicles.
Positively, biomass energy can be produced locally, at
minimum cost which the end user benefits from and also
contributes to maintain local employment.
Biomass energy is renewable and does not depend on
fossil fuels. The price of fossil fuels has no bearing on the
price of biomass and in the past ten years the price has
stayed the same which cannot be said for fossil fuels.
Furthermore, biomass energy is CO2 neutral, which
means the CO2 produced is the amount ingested during the
plants life time.
However, there are drawbacks to using biomass energy.
The biomass may consist of fermented animal waste,
agricultural crops, grains and other natural products.
Considering pros and cons above, at large plants it’s
economically feasible to install technology to recycle and
process the wastes, but there are still doubts about the
ecological impact of smaller biomass plants. It seems all
forms of alternative energy have several drawbacks, but they
all are better options to replace our current dependency on
coal and oil.
Adopted from: http://www.techstore.ie/Renewable-Energy/
Biomass-Energy/Biomass-Energy-Pros-and-Cons.htm (April 2, 2015)
1. What is biomass energy processed from?
A. Water. B. Fossils.
C. Coal and oil. D. Earth’s heat.
E. Waste materials.
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2. What biomass material can be made as ethanol and then
used as fuels?
A. Woodchips. B. Sawdust.
C. Corns. D. Manure.
E. Plastics.
3. The following are the positive sides of biomass energy,
EXCEPT ________.
A. it can be produced locally at minimum cost
B. the price has stayed the same
C. it is renewable
D. it is carbon monoxide neutral
E. it does not depend on fossil fuels
4. What is the main idea of paragraph five?
A. The argument for biomass energy.
B. The argument against biomass energy.
C. Where biomass energy derives from.
D. The writer’s conclusion about biomass energy.
E. Examples of biomass materials and their usage.
5. “..., but they all are better options to replace ....”
(Paragraph 6)
What does ‘they’ refer to?
A. Forms of alternative energy.
B. Forms of biomass energy.
C. Smaller biomass plants.
D. Agricultural crops.
E. Grains.
1. E. Energi biomassa diproses dari bahan-bahan sisa
(waste materials). Hal itu diketahui dari kalimat
pertama paragraf satu, ”Biomass energy is
processed from waste materials.”. Jadi, pilihan
jawaban (E) benar.
2. C. Bahan yang dapat digunakan sebagai etanol (bahan
bakar) yaitu jagung (corns). Hal itu sesuai dengan
kalimat kedua paragraf satu, ”... corn and switch
grass to make ethanol used as fuel for vehicles.”
yang artinya ”... jagung dan rumput ranting untuk
membuat etanol untuk digunakan sebagai bahan
bakar kendaraan.”, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban
(C). Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah; (A) artinya
kepingan-kepingan kayu, (B) artinya serbuk gergaji,
(D) artinya kotoran hewan, dan (E) artinya plastik.
3. D. Sisi positif energi biomassa dijelaskan di paragraf
dua sampai empat. Jadi, yang bukan merupakan
sisi positif energi biomassa yaitu pilihan jawaban (D)
yang artinya energi biomassa netral dalam karbon
monoksida. Energi biomassa netral dalam karbon
dioksida, bukan karbon monoksida (kalimat di
paragraf empat, ”Furthermore, biomass energy is
CO2 neutral, ....”). Pilihan jawaban (A) sesuai
dengan kalimat di paragraf dua, sedangkan (B),
(C), dan (E) sesuai dengan kalimat di paragraf tiga.
4. B. Pikiran utama paragraf lima yaitu tentang sisi
negatif energi biomassa. Hal itu disimpulkan dari
kalimat awal paragraf, ”However, there are draw-
backs to using biomass energy.” yang artinya
”Namun, penggunaan energi biomassa memiliki
kekurangan.”. Jadi, pilihan jawaban (B) benar.
5. A. Kata ’they’ dalam kalimat tersebut merujuk pada
’forms of alternative energy’ (bentuk-bentuk energi
alternatif). Hal itu disimpulkan dari klausa
sebelumnya, ”It seems all forms of alternative
energy have several drawbacks, ....” yang artinya
”Tampaknya semua bentuk energi alternatif memiliki
kekurangan, ....”. Pilihan jawaban (A) benar.
 office correspondence that is private, health care-related content
and so forth. Removing staples and making sure paper is smooth
and wrinkle-free before it’s fed into a printer can also be time
consuming.
Regardless of the negative sides of using recycled paper,
A. Write five sentences using contrastive conjunctions.
people should consider using recycled paper.
Contoh jawaban: Adopted from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/67621-pros-cons-using-recycled-
paper/ (February 16, 2015)
1. I had told Aldo about the science test. Nevertheless, he
didn’t listen to me. As a result, he got a bad mark.
2. Deryl wanted to visit you yesterday. However, he suddenly
had an urgent calling.
3. I will always remember you although I will move to 3.3 Short Functional Texts:
Banjarmasin.
4. The artist felt unhappy in spite of being famous and wealthy. Spoken Messages and Leaflets
5. Reva doesn’t understand the lesson even though/although
Mr. Andy has explained it twice.

B. Write five sentences using modal perfect.

Contoh jawaban:
1. The house is very luxurious now. The new owner must have
renovated it.
2. Gea would have dropped by your house yesterday, but it
rained hard.
3. Mr. Roland is strong. I think he could have lifted the desk
by himself. A. Listen and complete the texts based on what you have
4. There was no food on the dining table. Rika should have heard.
cooked dinner for us.
5. Donna didn’t call me for help. She might have asked Teks-teks yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru dan
another person to repair her computer. jawaban:
Text 1
C. Write a discussion about an interesting issue. Nessa, Ferry speaking. Sorry, I can’t go to your house
You may search for several references this (1) afternoon to return your math book. I’ve got
about it. a (2) stomachache, but don’t worry. I’ll ask my (3) brother to go
to your house, to return the book. Thanks.
Contoh jawaban:
Recycling has grown in popularity in recent years as Text 2
consumers try to reduce the amount of trash going into already Tom, this is Donita. I’m on the way to your town. I think I will
brimming landfills. (4) arrive around five p.m. Please pick me up at the (5) railway
Recycling paper is one of the most common forms of station. Thank you.
reducing the amount of trash generated by offices and households
around the globe and offers a variety of benefits as well as B. Answer the following questions based on the texts in
disadvantages. Although many people have taken active steps Task A.
towards reducing paper generation (paying bills online, online
Jawaban:
information forms, agreements, etc.), recycling paper is still
Text 1
a personal decision for consumers.
1. He will be going to Nessa’s house to return her math book.
One of the most common benefits of using recycled paper is
2. He has got a stomachache.
to utilize a source over and over again. For example, reusing
3. Ferry’s brother.
printing paper at home or at work by turning used paper over and
loading into a printer to fill up both sides is a way to cut down Text 2
waste and expenses (as long as information is not confidential). 1. By train.
Furthermore, newspaper recycled at home and the office 2. He should fetch Donita from the railway station.
can help reduce trash and toxic waste from ink by using it for
wrapping, padding or even cleaning windows. With a little
imagination, most consumers can find a use for used paper that
may have more use or function, before buying more.
According to Kenneth Skog of the U.S. Forest Products
Laboratory, recycling paper saves trees. As a result, it can reduce Listen and answer the questions based on what you have
carbon monoxide in the environment, increase the amount of heard.
carbon dioxide found in forests and reduce greenhouse gases on
an annual basis, essential for clean, breathable air. Teks yang dibacakan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru:
Reusing paper in a variety of ways saves consumers’ money. Nancy, this is Mommy. I am going to your aunt’s
Use newspapers to clean glass and windows instead of paper house to help her prepare for your cousin’s birthday party.
towels, to lessen streaking. Wrap breakables in newspapers When you arrive home from school, you and your brother
instead of packing paper. Office paper can be reused as scratch may come here to help. Don’t forget to have lunch before
paper or reused in printers to get the most out of one sheet of you leave.
paper. Savings in paper costs help reduce overhead budgets and
benefit the environment. 1. What is the purpose of the text?
Unfortunately, recycling paper takes time in determining 2. Who sends the message?
what paper can be reused and what can’t, such as personal or 3. Where is she going?

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 4. What will she do there?
5. What should Nancy and her brother do after school?
Jawaban:
1. To inform.
2. Nancy’s Mom. A. Find the meanings of the following words.
3. To Nancy’s aunt’s house. You will read these words in the text in Task B.
4. She will help her sister (Nancy’s aunt) prepare for her Jawaban:
niece’s/nephew’s birthday party. 1. perawatan, pengobatan 2. rendah mutunya
5. Go to their aunt’s house to help. 3. penyimpangan 4. dokter kandungan
5. dokter anak 6. bidan
7. intensif 8. bangsal
C. Listen and choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct
9. memudahkan 10. asuransi kesehatan
answer.
Teks yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru: B. Read the leaflet and answer the questions that follow.
This text is for questions 1 to 3.
Alyssa, it’s me Rico. I am going to Sydney today. The plane Jawaban:
will take off in three hours, or precisely at one p.m. Sorry, I can’t 1. It is special for women and children.
meet you to say goodbye. Please inform our friends about my 2. Five years.
absence and send them my regards. See you all next time. 3. They can consult with psychologists and medical staff at the
special clinic for children’s growth and development.
Jawaban: 4. Twenty four hours.
1. A 2. C 3. E 5. It’s in cooperation with many health insurances.
Teks yang diperdengarkan oleh Bapak/Ibu Guru:
This text is for questions 4 and 5.
Ardian, this is Galih. Sorry, I overslept and forgot our
appointment. You must have been waiting for me at the library for
a long time. I will be there soon. Are you still there?
A. Find the meanings of the following words.
Jawaban: You will read these words in the text in Task B.
4. B 5. D 1. expertise = ____________________
2. to ensure = ____________________
3. pedagogy = ____________________
4. to comprise = ____________________
5. exposure = ____________________
6. trait = ____________________
7. substantial = ____________________
Create and present messages based on the
8. hence = ____________________
following situations.
9. ladder = ____________________
Contoh jawaban: 10. assertiveness = ____________________
1. Nadine, it’s me, Rachel. You and other friends must have
B. Read the leaflet and answer the questions that
been waiting for me. Sorry, I will arrive late as I am stuck in
follow.
traffic. I’m trying to find the shortest route to your house. You
can start the practice if I don’t arrive in a few minutes. Thank
you.
2. Ryan, this is Ello. Faiz and I will be enjoying the car free day
tomorrow morning. Will you join? We’ll wait for you at my
house at six a.m.

Dengan perintah kegiatan yang sama, Bapak/Ibu Guru dapat

memberikan soal berikut.
1. You are having a school trip to Bali. You tell your sister
that you have arrived in Bali safely.
2. There will be training about time management tomorrow.
Your friend tells you about it. He/she also asks whether
you are interested in joining it.
Contoh jawaban:
1. Vian, it’s me Vina. Thank God, I have arrived in Bali
safely. It was a long journey, but I’m happy. I will now go
to Kuta Beach and other places.
2. Sonny, this is Amanda. Did you know that there will be
training about time management tomorrow?
I’m interested in joining it. What about you?

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 Write a leaflet dealing with health.
You may find references.
Contoh jawaban:

Adopted from: http://varuntodi.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/soft-skills-leaflet2 Source: http://www.voluntarysectorgateway.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Health-

(March 9, 2014) Benefits (April 2, 2015)

Questions: Tape Script for Assessment

1. What is the leaflet about?
2. How long has the institute experimented in education? This dialog is for question 1.
3. How can the program develop professionals to reach Girl : What are you watching?
industry expectations? Boy : It is news about siamese twins whose stomachs are joined.
4. What techniques are used in the program? Girl : Is there any possibility they can be separated?
5. “... consider an integral part of everyday business.” Boy : That’s possible. Doctors will operate, to separate them.
What is the similar meaning of ‘integral’?
Question:
Jawaban: 1. What happens to the twins?
Task A This dialog is for question 2.
1. keahlian 2. menjamin, memastikan Boy : Will you attend the Batik Carnival in Solo day after tomorrow?
3. pedagogi, ilmu mendidik 4. terdiri atas Girl : Sure. I am very curious about it. It has been held several
5. pembukaan 6. ciri, karakter times, but I have never seen it.
7. penting 8. karena itu Boy : Neither have I. What about attending it together?
9. tangga, jenjang 10. ketegasan Girl : Good idea.
Question:
Task B
2. What is the girl curious about?
1. It is about Manipal Education’s Soft Skills Program.
2. Over five decades. This dialog is for question 3.
3. By helping the professionals apply their knowledge in Man : We should go to Bogor on Sunday. Do you have any
a professional and organized manner. It provides them idea about how we should go there?
with a strong conceptual and practical framework to Woman : Um ... I think we should go there by car.
develop their personality and ensure substantial Man : Whose car? Nobody will lend us their cars.
improvement in behavior and approach. Woman : We can rent one.
4. 360 degree feedback, one-to-one interaction, group Question:
discussions, projects, etc. 3. How will the man and woman go to Bogor?
5. It is ‘whole’.
This monolog is for questions 4 and 5.
Terracing is one way to prevent erosion or farmland runoff.
It is making slopes into steps so that rain cannot run down a hill
C. Choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct answer. carrying soil off. Like other ways, it has arguments for and
Jawaban: against. Let’s discuss the two sides.
1. E 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A One of the reasons why people choose terracing is that
it prevents water from running down hills. More than that,
it increases water infiltration and root development.
On the contrary, terracing has disadvantages. It may
become expensive and require heavy equipment. Not only that.
It may hinder more modern or authomatic farming practices.
Adapted from: http://forest.mtu.edu/pcforestry/resources/studentprojects/AdamB/
Rain%20Erosion.html (April 2, 2015)
Questions:
4. What is the monolog about?
5. Why do people choose terracing to prevent erosion?

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 Tape Script for Review Unit III Version A
This dialog is for question 1.
Girl : You know, there will be an audition for Indonesian Idol in
I. Choose A, B, C or D for the correct answer. the town hall.
Boy : Do you mean Indonesian Idol which is broadcast on TV?
Jawaban: Girl : Yes. I will join it. In your opinion, is it possible for me to
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. E pass the audition?
6. A 7. C 8. B 9. E 10. A Boy : I think so. Your voice is beautiful.
11. D 12. E 13. B 14. D 15. C
Question:
16. C 17. E 18. B 19. D 20. A
1. What is the girl going to join?
II. Write a discussion text. This dialog is for question 2.
You may choose your own topic. Girl : It seems that you like reading books about great men.
Contoh jawaban: Boy : Yes, I do.
Renewable energy sources consist of solar, hydro, wind, Girl : Why?
geothermal, ocean and biomass. The most common advantage Boy : I am very curious about the keys to their success.
of each is that they are renewable and cannot be depleted. They Question:
are clean energies, as they don’t pollute the air and they don’t 2. What does the boy want to know about some great men?
contribute to global warming, or greenhouse effects. Since their
sources are natural, the cost of operations is reduced and they This dialog is for question 3.
also require less maintenance on their plants. A common Boy : Ugh ... news about corruption again. It upsets me.
disadvantage to all is that it is difficult to produce the large Girl : Sure. There are many corruptors in this country. What do
quantities of electricity their counterpart the fossil fuels are able you think?
to. Since they are also new technologies, the cost of initiating Boy : I think they deserve very hard punishment, otherwise
them is high. they will make our country collapse.
Solar energy uses the sun’s energy. It is advantageous Girl : I think so.
because the systems can fit into existing buildings and it does not
Question:
affect land use. However, since the area of the collectors is large,
more materials are required. Solar radiation is also controlled by 3. What is the dialog about?
geography. It is limited to daytime hours and non-cloudy days.
This monolog is for questions 4 and 5.
Wind energy uses the power of the wind to produce
In this modern era many people like consuming frozen food.
electricity. Although it is the largest job producer, it is reliant on
What are the advantages and disadvantages of consuming it?
strong winds. Wind turbines are large and although you can use
the area under them for farming, many consider them unattractive. Let’s discuss it.
They are also very noisy to operate. In addition, they threaten the On one hand, frozen food is fast and easy. Cooking has
wild bird population. always been time consuming for many women. That’s why,
Hydroelectric energy uses water to produce power. This is cooking with readymade products is becoming more and more
the most reliable of all the renewable energy sources. On the popular. Besides that, frozen food is still nutritious since the
down side, it affects ecology and causes downstream problems. product is picked and frozen at the peak of its ripeness.
The decay of vegetation along the riverbed can cause the buildup On the other hand, frozen food has disadvantages. Frozen
of methane. Methane is a contributing gas to greenhouse effect. food is first blanched or boiled in order to sterilize it. This process
Dams can also alter the natural river flow and affect wildlife. breaks down some water-soluble nutrients. And the real problem
Colder, oxygen poor water can be released into the river, killing with frozen food is the chemicals, preservatives and amount of
fish and the release of water from the dam can cause flooding. salt that is packed into them. We all know that salt is an enemy
Geothermal energy uses steam from below the ground to when it comes to dieting and our heart health.
Adopted from: http://www.3fatchicks.com/frozen-diet-foods-pros-and-cons-to-consider/
generate power. It uses smaller land areas than other power
(April 2, 2015)
plants. They can run 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
Disadvantages are that it is very site specific and along with the Questions:
heat from underground, it can also create toxic chemicals when 4. What is the monolog about?
obtaining steam. Drilling geothermal reservoirs and finding them 5. Why is the sterilization process in making frozen food not
can be an expensive task. good for our health?
Biomass electricity is produced through the energies of
wood, agricultural and municipal waste. It helps save on landfill
waste but transportation can be expensive and ecological
diversity of land may be affected. In addition, its process needs
to be made simpler.
Ocean energy is a clean and abundant energy form.
It does, however, have high costs. Ocean thermal energy also
requires close to a forty degree Fahrenheit difference in water
temperature year round. In addition, construction and laying
pipes can cause damage to the ecosystem.
There are many advantages to the use of renewable energy
sources. There are also several disadvantages. The fact is,
energy demands will continue to increase. Through research and
development, as well as new technologies, the hope is many of
the disadvantages of renewable sources of energy can be
eliminated and we can successfully incorporate it into our power
supplies.
Adopted from: http://www.content4reprint.com/environment/advantages-and-
disadvantages-of-renewable-energy.htm (March 24, 2014)

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 Review Unit III RAHASIA

Version A
Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Semester : 1 (satu)
Kelas : XII Tanggal : ....

Nama Nomor Induk

Kelas Tanda Tangan

This text is for questions 8 and 9.

I. Choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct answer.

A. Listening Section
1. A. A contest at a TV station.
B. The audition for a TV contest.
C. A live broadcast on TV.
D. The audition of television reporters.
E. The audition of television news readers.
2. A. Their social life.
B. Their success.
C. Their principals.
D. The keys to their success.
E. Their merits for human being.
3. A. Corruption in this country.
B. Punishment in this country.
C. The collapse of a country.
D. Courts in this country.
E. Effects of corruption.
4. A. The contents of frozen food.
B. The effects of salt for health.
C. The description of frozen food.
D. The process of how frozen food is made.
E. The advantages and disadvantages of frozen food.
5. A. It increases fat in foods.
B. It dissolves protein in foods.
C. It breaks down water-soluble nutrients. Source: http://40shadows.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/leaflet-wtm-2008 (April 2, 2015)
D. It uses salt and other chemicals.
8. What is the leaflet about?
E. It uses some preservatives.
A. Tourist spots in Maldives.
This is the end of the listening section B. The discovery of Maldives.
C. Travel services to Maldives.
B. Reading Section D. The visitors in Maldives.
E. A trip to Maldives.
This text is for questions 6 and 7. 9. “... by the most adventurous sailors and explorers.”
Aldo, it’s me Arya. All students have arrived at school. Why What is the similar meaning of ‘adventurous’?
haven’t you arrived yet? As we planned before, we will leave at A. Strong. B. Famous.
eight o’clock so that we will not arrive at the museum at noon. C. Talented. D. Good.
6. What are Arya and his friends going to do? E. Brave.
A. Have a tour. B. Go camping.
C. Have a party. D. Visit a person. This text is for questions 10 to 13.
E. Do an outbond activity. Chemical fertilizers are synthetically produced plant
nutrients from inorganic materials. There are arguments for and
7. What time will they leave? against them.
A. At half past seven. B. At eight o’clock. On its positive side, similar with organic fertilizers, chemical
C. At eight fifteen. D. At eight thirty. fertilizers contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Moreover,
E. At nine o’clock. chemical fertilizers can provide plants with an immediate supply of
nutrients when the situation demands it. This condition is different
from organic fertilizers. Organic fertilizers can only have either

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a high content level of one of these three, or have all three Moreover, the pay depends on what level of reporting you’re
nutrients at lower levels. at. Obviously, more popular faces will get paid more because
On its negative side, chemical fertilizers have high acid more people tune in to watch the reporter. Making a name for
content that can be dangerous to the soil’s population of yourself can really kickstart your career and help it become very
microorganisms. Acids in chemical fertilizers, like sulfuric acid benefical for you. This is also a great stepping stone into other
and hydrochloric acid, lead to high soil acidity which in turn types of journalism, from writing jobs to news shows to talk
results in the destruction of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, the shows.
microorganism that play a key role in supplying a growing plant’s There’s also the benefit of really being able to help solve
nitrogen needs. In this aspect, chemical fertilizers could cases and ensure that the public is informed–depending upon
potentially stunt plant’s growth. what type of television reporter job you secure. To realize you’re
Another negative side of chemical fertilizers is that they are doing a good thing is very rewarding in any job.
more expensive than organic ones. It’s not surprising, since they Not only is television reporting a very demanding job, but it
have to be purchased from a gardening store or horticulturists. can come with extremely long hours. This means less time with
From the arguments for and against chemical fertilizers family and loved ones, which can obviously put strain on
above, we should be able to consider whether to use chemical relationships.
fertilizers or organic ones. The most important thing is that we In several cases, television reporting can also be danger-
should not give excessive fertilizer to plants. ous. If you’re chasing stories that are related to crimes, there’s
Adapted from: http://www.lawnandgardenmagic.com/Organic-Fertilizer/Chemical.html always the risk of injury, or death.
(March 15, 2014)
Another con is that television reporting comes with its own
10. What is the text about? set of discriminations. Individuals who are considered nice
A. The description of chemical fertilizers. looking and attractive will have
B. The benefits of using chemical fertilizers. a higher chance of succeeding, because the public would rather
C. Pros and cons of chemical fertilizers. tune in to watch an attractive person report the news.
D. The content of chemical fertilizers. All in all, you need to look at your own desire and determine
E. The price of chemical fertilizers. whether it’s truly important to you to pursue this industry.
Adopted from: http://kristi-carter.suite101.com/pros-and-cons-of-being-a-tv-reporter-
11. From what materials are chemical fertilizers produced? a230178 (March 15, 2014)
A. Nitrogen. B. Potassium. 16. What is the purpose of the text?
C. Phosphorus. D. Organic materials. A. To describe a television reporter’s job.
E. Inorganic materials. B. To explain why a television reporter’s job is interesting.
12. Why are chemical fertilizers dangerous to the soil’s C. To discuss the profession of a television reporter from
population of microorganisms? two points of view.
A. They cannot supply plant’s need. D. To criticize a television reporter’s job.
B. They can stunt plant’s growth. E. To explain how a television reporter does his/her job.
C. They are not natural. 17. Why is a television reporter susceptible with discrimination
D. They contain high acid. sometimes?
E. They have high content levels of a certain substance. A. There is not enough promotion to get a better position.
13. “... provide plants with an immediate supply of nutrients ....” B. The salary is lower than other professions.
(Paragraph 2) C. The salary depends on one’s skills.
What is the antonym of ‘immediate’? D. Men are preferable to women in a reporting job.
A. Slow. B. Soon. E. Attractive individuals will have a higher chance of
C. Enough. D. Average. succeeding.
E. Fast. 18. What is the main idea of paragraph six?
14. Shania : Will you come to my birthday party ________ A. A television reporter’s free time to meet his/her family.
heavy rains? B. The risk of danger which a television reporter may face.
Winda : Sure. I promise that I will come. C. Chances of being successful in a television reporter’s job.
A. although B. however D. The happiness of being a television reporter.
C. in spite of D. but E. Discrimination among television reporters.
E. nevertheless 19. Which statement is NOT TRUE?
15. Mom : Why are you so gloomy? A. A television reporter’s job offers happiness.
Ryan : I lost my purse, Mom. B. More popular faces may get more payment.
Mom : You ________ dropped it on the way home from C. A television reporter may work long hours.
school. D. A television reporter spends much time with his/her family.
Ryan : I think so. E. A television reporter’s job can be a stepping stone for
A. could not have B. must have a better career in journalism.
C. should have D. would have 20. “... and help it become very benefical for you.” (Paragraph 3)
E. might not have What is the similar meaning of the underlined word?
A. Advantageous. B. Important.
This text is for questions 16 to 20.
C. Worthy. D. Good.
If you’re considering a job as a television reporter, you may E. Easy.
already know that there are advantages and disadvantages. It’s
important to look at both sides before determining whether this is II. Create a message for your friend.
truly the job for you. You may choose your own topic.
This kind of television journalism job also offers excitement
and fun. To be on a case, investigating a story and searching for
the truth can be exhilarating and exciting.

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Kunci Review Unit III Version A Tape Script for Review Unit III Version B
I. Pilihan Ganda This dialog is for question 1.
1. B 11. E Girl : Many Indonesian singers are obsessed with going
2. D 12. D international. Is it possible for them?
Boy : Why not? There have been some Indonesian singers
3. A 13. A who have gone international, such as Anggun and Agnes
4. E 14. C Monica.
5. C 15. B Girl : Yes. But it’s very hard.
Boy : Of course. We can get nothing without hard efforts.
6. A 16. C
Question:
7. B 17. E
1. What is the dialog about?
8. C 18. B
9. E 19. D This dialog is for question 2.
Girl : Hey, I found this small gift in my drawer.
10. C 20. A
Boy : Who is the sender?
Girl : I don’t know. Hmmm ... I am curious about who sent me
II. Uraian the gift.
Contoh jawaban: Boy : Just open the gift and you will find the writer’s name on
it.
Diego, this is David. I’ve got a flat tire so that
Question:
I can’t go to the field to play soccer. Have you gone to the
2. What is the girl curious about?
field? If you haven’t gone yet, please pick me up from my
house. Thank you. This dialog is for question 3.
Boy : There are some smart students but they come from poor
families. What do you think?
Girl : I think the government should pay attention to them.
Boy : What do you mean?
Girl : There should be a fund or scholarship for them.
Question:
3. What is the girl’s view about some smart students who are
poor?

This monolog is for questions 4 and 5.

The decision about whether to live on, or off campus is very
important. It could affect your entire college career. Both
situations have advantages and disadvantages and which one
you choose depends a lot on what is suitable for you.
On-campus housing is generally more convenient than off-
campus housing. It’s easier to get to class, especially early in the
morning. Students who live on campus are also closer to
facilities, such as the library and gym.
On the other hand, in a dorm, you usually have to share
a room, while off-campus housing can be more private and less
noisy. Cafeteria food is another disadvantage of on-campus
housing. Students on special diets will often find it difficult to live
in a dormitory than to live in a rooming house or apartment
where they can cook for themselves.
Adopted from: Cheryl Pavlik and Margaret Keenan Segal, Interactions 2, New York,
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2007.
Questions:
4. What is the monolog about?
5. Why is living in on-campus housing more convenient?

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 Review Unit III RAHASIA

Version B
Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Semester : 1 (satu)
Kelas : XII Tanggal : ....

Nama Nomor Induk

Kelas Tanda Tangan

This text is for questions 8 and 9.

I. Choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct answer.

A. Listening Section
1. A. Indonesian singers.
B. Singers’ great efforts.
C. Popular international singers.
D. The possibility for people to be singers.
E. The possibility for Indonesian singers to go international.
2. A. The item in the gift.
B. The one who sent her the gift.
C. The one who received the gift.
D. The one who took her gift.
E. The price of the gift.
3. A. We should help them.
B. We should appreciate their achievements.
C. We should not underestimate them.
D. The government should have a fund or scholarship for
them.
E. The government should provide them with many
facilities.
4. A. Pros and cons of living in on-campus housing.
Source: http://www.westeuston.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/PAP-leaflet-pg-1
B. Pros and cons of living in off-campus housing. (March 19, 2014)
C. Pros and cons of living in on and off campus housing.
D. The difficulties of living in on-campus housing. 8. In what sector is the program held?
E. The benefits of living in on-campus housing. A. Computer. B. Agronomy.
C. Travel and trip. D. Economy and trade.
5. A. It is easier to get to class and library. E. Rail and construction.
B. It is easier to get various foods.
C. We can cook for ourselves. 9. Who CANNOT join the program?
D. We can get more privacy. A. Sheila who is eighteen years old.
E. We can get less noise. B. Olivia who joined construction training.
C. Daniel who lives five hundred meters from King’s Cross.
This is the end of the listening section. D. Bertrand who works in a construction company.
E. Vika who graduated from senior high school three
B. Reading Section years ago and has not worked yet.
This text is for questions 6 and 7. This text is for questions 10 to 13.
Sofi, this is Teddy. We have to submit our paper next People like home sweet home. However, making office at
Wednesday. That’s why, we have to finish it soon. What about home is possible and recommended. Of course, home office will
doing it at my house this afternoon, at about three? If you agree, have both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is wise to
I’ll ask Farah and Vika to come. Remember, we only have three consider the strengths and weaknesses to have a home office.
days before the deadline. People will agree that having an office at home will have
6. How many people will do the paper? benefits. It saves time. We don’t need to commute which
A. One. B. Two. occasionally takes a long time. We are free to organize the work
C. Three. D. Four. schedule. Having a home office will save money as we need not
E. Five. purchase or lease office space from rent companies. What
makes it more flexible is that we can arrange part or all parts of
7. When do you think Teddy send the message? our home, as a real office. What we need is only a wireless
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. router to cover all parts of our house with the Internet. We can
C. On Monday. D. On Tuesday. run our business from any part of the house we want, from living
E. On Wednesday. rooms, bedrooms, veranda, etc., we can even sell or purchase

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by online shopping, for items we need. Furthermore, working at
home might reduce stress, effort and time and divert them to
other more productive activities because while working, we are
close to our families.
However, making a home as office also has disadvantages.
For several people, keeping schedule is hard in flexible time. For
these people, it will be harder if they are working just from home.
There will be no clear border between work and break. Working
from home also reduces the possibility to meet new people. It is
true that a computer with Internet connection possibly relate to
people all times and all places, but we will interact with them in
a dimension which is not face to face.
So, consider carefully what we actually need to run our
business.
Adopted from: http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/2010/04/advantages-and-
disadvantage-of-home.html (February 11, 2014)
10. Which of the following statements is NOT an advantage of
having office at home?
A. It can save money. B. It can save time.
C. It is more flexible. D. It might reduce stress.
E. We will interact with other people face-to-face.
11. What is the main idea of paragraph three?
A. The advantages of a home office.
B. The disadvantages of a home office.
C. How to make transaction in a home office.
D. The writer’s conclusion about a home office.
E. The possibility of having an office at home.
Furthermore, Internet promotion also provides the
advantage of endurance. Whereas participation at a trade fair or
conference loses sales impact, once it is over. An advertisement
in a newspaper or business magazine may quickly lose its sales
generating value within a day or two, or as soon as the next
issue is released. Internet promotion is often timeless. Apart from
the dates and occasionally prices, much of your website
contents remain valid years later.
However, Internet promotion is not without its risks and
weaknesses. With millions of businesses selling the same
products and services, competing with more established
businesses can be frustrating and a costly venture for small
businesses.
Another notable disadvantage is that it may be difficult for
the businesspersons and consumers to thoroughly evaluate the
legitimacy of a transaction. Small businesses are particularly
vulnerable to theft, using stolen credit cards and stolen information
to do online transactions.
Then, another disadvantage is that the customers and
businesspersons are isolated. There is little personal contact
between customer and salesperson prior to and after the sales
transaction. Thus, the prospect for repeat sales may diminish.
From all indications, it appears that the advantages of
Internet promotion far exceed the disadvantages. With adequate
knowledge, entrepreneurs can benefit significantly from Internet
promotions, especially small business owners.
Adopted from: http://www.patantconsult.com/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-
of-internet-promotion.htm (April 2, 2015)

12. What is the writer’s recommendation about a home office? 16. What is the text about?
A. We should have a home office. A. Pros and cons of promotion.
B. We shouldn’t have a home office. B. Pros and cons of Internet promotion.
C. A home office should be run by women. C. Pros and cons of running a business.
D. It is very simple and easy to run a home office. D. Pros and cons of being a salesperson.
E. We should consider well before deciding to have E. Pros and cons of interpreneurship.
an office at home. 17. Compared to other media of promotion, how is Internet
13. “... and divert them to other more productive activities ....” promotion?
(Paragraph 2) A. It is more interesting. B. It is more expensive.
What does ‘them’ refer to? C. It is more exclusive. D. It is cheaper and longer.
A. The benefits. E. It is more difficult and more challenging.
B. The online shops. 18. What can we conclude from paragraph two and five?
C. Internet connections. A. Both paragraphs discuss the advantages of Internet
D. Stress, effort and time. promotion.
E. The items we need. B. Both paragraphs discuss the disadvantages of Internet
14. Tika : Why do you look upset? promotion.
Raka : My computer is still broken ________ I have tried C. Paragraph 2 tells about argument for, while paragraph
to repair it. 5 tells about argument against.
A. although B. nevertheless D. Paragraph 2 tells about argument against, while
C. however D. in spite of paragraph 5 tells about argument for.
E. despite E. Paragraph 2 tells about argument for, while paragraph
5 tells about the writer’s conclusion.
15. Betty : How was the Maths test?
Leo : It was not too hard 19. Which of the following statements is NOT the disadvantage
Betty : Yeah. I believe you ________ done it well. of Internet promotion?
A. might have B. should have A. We have to compete with other businesses selling
C. would have D. could have similar products.
E. must have B. It is difficult to evaluate the legitimacy of a transaction.
C. It is vulnerable to theft using stolen credit cards.
This text is for questions 16 to 20. D. The prospect for repeat sales may diminish.
One promotion method people can consider, is through the E. It may quickly lose its promotion.
Internet. Internet promotion has advantages and disadvantages. 20. “Internet promotion has advantages and disadvantages.”
Internet promotion presents the advantage of a smaller (Paragraph 1)
budget and storage costs, when compared to printing brochures, What is the similar meaning of ‘advantage’?
producing television or radio advertisements or managing a call A. Benefit. B. Loss.
center. It presents a fast and cost effective option for penetrating C. Similarity. D. Difference.
new markets. E. Relationship.
E-mail makes business communications instant. It makes
it easier for customers to maintain contact and readily facilitates II. Write a dialog using the expressions you
repeat purchasing. The net result is that, a small business can have learned in this unit.
gain significant competitive advantage in a given market.

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Kunci Review Unit III Version B II. Uraian
Contoh jawaban:
I. Pilihan Ganda
Jenny : It is still raining heavily. Is it possible that it will stop
1. E 11. B soon?
2. B 12. E Joan : I am not sure. Do you want to go outside?
Jenny : Yes. I want to buy a dictionary in Sumber Ilmu
3. D 13. D
Bookstore.
4. C 14. A Joan : The new bookstore?
5. A 15. D Jenny : Yes.
6. D 16. B Joan : Do you like shopping there?
Jenny : Yes. I’ve already gone there twice. I think it is the
7. B 17. D most complete bookstore in town. Besides, the books
8. E 18. C are cheap too.
9. D 19. E Joan : Really? I am curious about it. May I join?
Jenny : Sure. We can go there after the rain stops.
10. E 20. A

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