SEMESTER 2

BAB 1
Pertemuan 2

Bahasa Inggris
Kelas XII Mipa/IPS
Materi : Analyzing the structure of Explanation Text
Guru : Mrs. Fitri Iryanti, SS

How Does Rain Happen ?

Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing
suitable condition for diverse ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants
and crop irrigation.
The phenomenon of rain is actually a water circle. The concept of the water cycle
involves the sun heating the Earth’s surface water and causing the surface water to
evaporate. The water vapor rises in to the earth’s atmosphere. The water in the
atmosphere cools and condenses into liquid droplets. The droplets grow until they are
heavy and fall to the earth as precipitation which can be in the form of rain or snow.
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However, not all rain reaches the surface area. Some evaporates while falling
through dry air. This is called virga, a phenomenon which often seen is hot, dry desert
region.

A. Analyzing the structure of Explanation Text

I. Generic Stucture :
a. General statement
paragraph …..

b. Explanation
paragraph ….
c. Closing
paragraph ….

II. Language Features:

 Mention Simple Present Tense:
 Mention Action Verbs :
 Mention Passive Voices :
 Mention conjunctions :

B. Answer the questions.

1. Based on the text, how does rain occur?
2. Why does not all rain reach to the surface?
3. What is Virga?
4. …until they are heavy and fall to the earth (Paragraph 2)
The bold-typed “they” word refers to ........
5. If there is not rain, what would happen in this world? Explain your opinion with your
own words!