Nama: Muhajir

Nim : H021221007
Prodi : Fisika

 Practice 1
Look at the following groups of words. Underline the
broadest topic in each
line.
1. notebook pen school supplies highlighter eraser pencil
Answer: School Suplies
2. California Pennsylvania New York United States Texas
Answer: United States
3. tennis racket basketball hoop sports equipment basketball net
Answer: Sports Equipment
4. entertainer film actors Brad Pittcomedian actors
Answer: Actors
5. bushes bushes with flowers roses white roses red roses
Answer: Roses
6. whales dolphins sharks sea creatures octopus
Answer: Sea Creatures
7. pistachios cashews nuts almonds pecans
Answer: Nuts
8. physiology anatomy kinesiology neurology medical subjects
biochemistry
Answer: Medical Subjects
9. flippers water sports face mask surf board goggles
Answer: Water Sports
10. The Pearl Reading for Pleasure Night The Chocolate War The Old
Man and the Sea
Answer: Reading for Pleasure
 Practice 2
Identify these groups of sentences below, which one is
paragraph and not paragraph.
Paragraph 1
Iceland is not a place for the ordinary tourist. The landscape, firstof all,
is bare and strange— though many consider it beautiful, too. Then, too
the far northern climate is not ideal for tourism. The winter weather is
extremely severe and the summers are short and cool, with constant
strong winds. The remote location also means that many products have to
be imported and so they are expensive. However, the few tourists who do
put up with thesedifficulties are warmly welcomed by the Icelanders.
Is this a paragraph? If yes, what is the topic?
The topic of this paragraph is cleand and its suitability for
tourism due to its unique lanscape, harsh climate, and remote
location

Paragraph 2
The two peoples of Belgium— the Flemish and the Walloons— are
divided by language, culture, and economics. Hotels in Brussels are
expensive, so most young travelers stay in youth hostels or student
hotels. In Antwerp, the home of Rubens, you can visit the house where
he lived and worked. Throughout the centuries, Belgium has been the
scene of many terrible battles between world powers. In many parts of
the world, the Belgians are best known for their chocolate and their
beer. Ships to England leaveeither from Oostende or from Zeebrugge.

Is this a paragraph? If yes, what is the topic?

The topic of this paragraph is Belgium and its divisions
between the Flemish and the Walloons, its attraction for
tourists such as the Rubens house, its history of battles, and its
famous exports of chocolate and beer. The paragraph also
mentions the departure points for ships to England.
Paragraph 3
If you are a first-time borrower and have no credit history, it maybe
difficult to get a bank loan. Another way to raise the money is to sell
bonds. A bond is just a loan from investors. One way to find out about
your credit history is to get a credit report. Your bank can direct you
where to get one, or you can look online for credit reports. In the United
States, credit unions typically charge lowerinterest rates on loans and pay
higher interest dividends on savings accounts than most banks. It is
recommended that consumers check their credit history once every two
or three years.
Is this a paragraph? If yes, what is the topic?
The topic of this paragraph is borrowing money and credit,
particulary for those with no credit history. It discusses the
difficulty of getting a bank loan in this situation, and suggests
selling bonds as an alternative. The paragraph also mentions
credit reports, how to obtain then, and the im[portance of
cheking credit history periodically. Additionaly, it provides
information on credit unions and their benefits compared to
banks.

 Practice 3
Read each of the following paragraphs and define the
main idea.
Modern Trends in Management
The “idea box is a useful concept in management. It was first
introduced in the early 20th century by Kodak in the United States
and Michelin in France. The managers of these companies used idea
boxes to collect suggestions from employees about improving
production. Today the idea box isnot used much in the United States
or Europe. However, it is used a lot in Japan. Japanese managers
have found it to be a very valuable resource. Employees often know
more than managers about the detailsof production. In the long run,
 their suggestions can make a real difference to the company.
Employees who offer useful ideas may receive extra money in their
paychecks.
In a recent study, researchers interviewed 1,500 business
managers in the United States. They asked all kinds of questions
about the managers’ habits and opinions regarding their work. The
researchers learned that only 33% of the managers worked 4-45
hours. The majority of them (57%) worked from 46-60 hours a
week and 6% worked over 60 hours. Only 2% of the managers said
they felt satisfied and
had enough time to do everything. The rest of the managers felt they
did not have enough time for their families or their hobbies. The
study showed that American managers are generally not happy with
their working schedules.
At present, some managers spend much of their working time at
home, especially those who work a lot on computers.They can send
their work to the company by fax or by direct computer
connections. There are many advantages to working at home,
including more flexible hours and better productivity. “Home
managers” also save time and money they would have spent on
transportation. The disadvantages may be the difficulty in
organizing work and the loss of direct contact with colleagues. In
the future, many more managers will be able to work at home,
thanks to modern technology and telecommunication.
Source: More Reading Power. 1996. Mikulecky & Jeffries
1. Main idea of paragraph 1:

The main idea of the paragraph is to introduce the concept of the

“idea box” in management, its origins in the early 20th century,
and its current usage in different countries, particulary Japan
where it is still considered a valuable resource for collecting
employee suggestions to improve production. The paragraph also
suggests that involving employess in the process of generating
ideas and implementing them can benefit the company in the long
run.

2. Main idea of paragraph 2:

The main idea of the paragraph is that a recent study conducted on
1,500 business managers in the United States showed that the
majority of them work long hours and are not satisfied with their
working schedules. Only a small percentage of managers feel they
have enough time to do everything they need to do, and most feel
they do not have enough time for their families or hobbies.

3. Main idea of paragraph 3:

The main idea of the pargaraph is that with the advancements in
technology and telecommunication, more managers are able to
work from home, which comes with advantages such as more
flexible hours, better productivity, and saving time and money on
transportation. However, there are also disadvantages, such as
difficulty in organizing work and a loaa of direct contact with
colleagues. The paragraph also suggests that in the future, more
managers will be able to work from home due to technological
advancements.