Rabu, 26 September 2012

NARRATIVE (FABLES 3)


The Fox Without a Tail
It happened that a Fox caught its tail in a trap, and in struggling
to release himself lost all of it but the stump. At first he
was ashamed to show himself among his fellow foxes. But at
last he determined to put a bolder face upon his misfortune,
and summoned all the foxes to a general meeting to consider
a proposal which he had to place before them. When they
had assembled together the Fox proposed that they should
all do away with their tails. He pointed out how inconvenient
a tail was when they were pursued by their enemies,
the dogs; how much it was in the way when they desired
to sit down and hold a friendly conversation with one another.
He failed to see any advantage in carrying about such
a useless encumbrance. ‘That is all very well,’ said one of
the older foxes; ‘but I do not think you would have recommended
us to dispense with our chief ornament if you had
not happened to lose it yourself.’

Selasa, 25 September 2012

NARRATIVE (FABLE 2)


The Wolf and the Crane
A Wolf had been gorging on an animal he had killed, when
suddenly a small bone in the meat stuck in his throat and he
could not swallow it. He soon felt terrible pain in his throat,
and ran up and down groaning and groaning and seeking
for something to relieve the pain. He tried to induce every
one he met to remove the bone. ‘I would give anything,’ said
he, ‘if you would take it out.’ At last the Crane agreed to
try, and told the Wolf to lie on his side and open his jaws
as wide as he could. Then the Crane put its long neck down
the Wolf’s throat, and with its beak loosened the bone, till
at last it got it out.
‘Will you kindly give me the reward you promised?’ said
the Crane.
The Wolf grinned and showed his teeth and said: ‘Be
content. You have put your head inside a Wolf’s mouth and
taken it out again in safety; that ought to be reward enough
for you.’

NARRATIVE (FABLE I)


The Lion in Love
A Lion once fell in love with a beautiful maiden and proposed
marriage to her parents. The old people did not know
what to say. They did not like to give their daughter to the
Lion, yet they did not wish to enrage the King of Beasts. At
last the father said: ‘We feel highly honoured by your Majesty’s
proposal, but you see our daughter is a tender young
thing, and we fear that in the vehemence of your affection
you might possibly do her some injury. Might I venture to
suggest that your Majesty should have your claws removed,
and your teeth extracted, then we would gladly consider
your proposal again.’ The Lion was so much in love that
he had his claws trimmed and his big teeth taken out. But
when he came again to the parents of the young girl they
simply laughed in his face, and bade him do his worst.

Kamis, 20 September 2012

READING E

 
The University of Australia
The University of Australia has an international
reputation for educational professionals and for applied
research. It is Australia's largest university, with six
campuses, including a specialized technology campus.
The university places particular importance on the
quality of its teaching and learning programs, and on
its working links with industry, business and
government.


1. The whole paragraph promotes that ...
    A. the University of Australia offers excellent
         educational programs
    B. the University of Australia is the largest university
         in the country
   C. the University of Australia has a specialized
        technology campus
   D. the university places particular importance on
        technology
   E. the university has six campuses

2. Which information is NOT TRUE about the University
    of Australia?
    A. It has an international educational reputation,
    B. It also has a specialized technology campus,
    C. It has six technology campuses,
    D. It is Australia's largest university,
    E. It has good relation with industry.

3. It is stated that the university has good relationship
    with ...
    A. educational professionals
    B. specialized technology
   C. large universities
   D. other campuses
   E. industry

4. "The University of Australia has an international
    educational reputation for ..."
    The underlined word means ...
    A. knowledge
    B. prestige
    C. attitude
    D. character
   E. interest




NARRATIVE 1


Once upon a time, a rabbit wanted to cross a river
but he could not swim. He had an idea. He saw a boss
of crocodile swimming in the river. The rabbit asked
the boss of crocodile, "How many crocodiles are there
in the river?" The boss of crocodile answered, "We are
twenty here." "Where are they?" the rabbit asked for
the second time. "What is it for?" the boss of crocodile
asked.
"All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind, so I
want to make a line in order. Later I will know how
kind you are," said the rabbit. Then, the boss of the
crocodile called all his friends and asked them to make
a line in order from one side to the other side of the
river. Just then, the rabbit started to count while
jumping from one crocodile to another: one ... two ...
three ... four ... until twenty, and finally, he thanked all
crocodiles because he had crossed the river

1. The story mainly tells us about ...
    A. twenty crocodiles
    B. the boss of the crocodile
    C. a rabbit and twenty crocodiles
    D. a rabbit and the boss of crocodile
    E. the boss of the crocodile and ail his friends

2. We know from the first paragraph that the rabbit
    actually wanted ...
   A. to cross the river
   B. to swim across the river
   C. to meet the boss of crocodile
   D. to know where the crocodiles are
   E. to know the number of crocodiles there

3. All of you are good, nice, gentle, and kind ..."
    (Paragraph 2)
   The underlined word is synonymous with ...
   A. wild
   B. diligent
   C. cheerful
   D. easygoing
   E. honourable



Selasa, 18 September 2012

READING D


By experimenting with combinations of chemical,
manufactures have produced a wide variety of affective
dusts and sprays to control plant pets. Some, such as
those containing pyrethrum, work well and do not
harm the people, pets, and birds. There are others that
contain stronger chemical, such as DDT, melathion,
diazinon, and chlorine. These can be extremely
dangerous if they are not properly used.

The first thing to do in dealing with plant pets is
to seek the proper advice. Trained salesman at garden
stores can supply valuable information on the correct
product to use. If the problem is a complicated or
stubborn one, additional advice should be obtained
from government agricultural department office.

1. How can manufactures get various affective pesticides?
    A. By controlling plants pets
    B. By spraying stronger chemical
    C By producing various chemical
    D. By combining different chemical
    E. By experimenting with combination of chemical

2. What's the main idea of the second paragraph?
    A. .Farmers should have good knowledge to fight
          plant pests
    B. Additional advice is needed when the problem is
        complicated
    C. Valuable information to control plant pest is
         needed by farmers
    D. Proper advice to control plant pets is provided by
         trained salesman
    E. Pesticides can be obtained freely in government
        agricultural department offices

3.  What do farmers need to know before using pesticides?
     A. Combination of chemicals
     B. Various stronger of chemical
    C. Various effective dusts and sprays
    D. Information about harmful pesticides
    E. Information on using different sorts of pesticides

4. What do farmers need to know before using pesticides?
   A. Combination of chemicals
   B. Various stronger of chemical
   C. Various effective dusts and sprays
   D. Information about harmful pesticides
   E. Information on using different sorts of pesticides

5. What do farmers need to know before using pesticides?
    A. Combination of chemicals
    B. Various stronger of chemical
    C. Various effective dusts and sprays
    D. Information about harmful pesticides
    E. Information on using different sorts of pesticides

6 '... to seek the proper advice ' (paragraph 2)
    The opposite of the word "proper" is ...
    A. useful
    B. wrong
    C. correct
    D. suitable
    E. ineffective

7. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
    A. Farmers have produced various effective pesticides
    B. The pesticides given by the agricultural department
        offices are harmful
    C. Farmers had experimented with combination of
         chemical before
    D. Fanners should use strong and harmful pesticides
         though they are difficult to get
    E. Pesticides which are harmful to living things
        contain more powerful chemical








Minggu, 16 September 2012

A news item genre


MANILA (AFP): The Philippines has the most
number of endemic bird species which are in danger of
extinction, according to a nation wide wildlife report
obtained here yesterday.
"The Philippine Red Data book', written by the
Wildlife Conservation Society of the Philippines, noted
that the country has 40 endangered bird species more
than any other country.
This includes the Cebu flower-pecker of which
only four are known to still be alive, making it the most
endangered bird in the world, the 'Red Data Book"
said.
An endangered species is defined as one hat has a
20 percent chance of becoming extinct in 20 years.
The 'Data Book' said the threat of extinction was
due to the growing destruction of the forests which are
the habitats of the birds and other wild animals, many
of which are similarly endangered
QUESTIONS :

1. The text is about ...
   A. the 'Philippine Red Data Book' on animals
   B. the Wildlife Conservation Society in the Philippines
  C. the number of endemic bird species still available
  D. the endangered habitats of birds in the Philippines
  E. a report about the extinction of he most endangered birds
2. According to the 'Red Data Book',
    some birds and wild  animals area in danger of extinction because people ...
  A. hunt them for sports
  B. keep destroying forests
  C. more their habitats
  D. change forests into their habitats
  E. catch them to be domesticated

3. Endangered species are ...

  A. the forty percent of bird species in the world
  B. all wild animals except the Cebu flower-pecker
  C. birds which now remains twenty percent
  D. the endemic bird species kept in- captivity
  E. catch them to be domesticated


4. "...the threat of extinction was due to ..."(paragraph 5)
   The word 'threat" means ...
   A. notice
   B. warning
   C. danger
   D. statement
   E. announcement

Purpose :
 A new item is factual text used to inform readers, listeners or viewers about
 events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important.
The generic structure of a news item genre consists of:
1. Newsworthy events.
2. Background events
3. Sources

   



Selasa, 11 September 2012

READING (C)


Wholesaling is part of the marketing system which provides channels of distribution that are used to bring goods to market. Most manufactured consumer goods are marketed through an indirect channel, this might be from the manufacturer to the wholesaler to the retailer to the consumer, or through more complicated channels. However, in general, wholesalers deal in products that are to be resold by retailers to consumers. Wholesaling is mostly a field of small business, although there is a growing chain movement in the United States. About a quarter of wholesaling units account for one-third of total sales.
Two-thirds of the wholesaling middlemen are merchant wholesalers who take title to the goods they deal in. There are also agent middlemen who negotiate purchases or sales or both, but they don't take title to the goods they deal in. They sometimes take possession, though, These agents don't earn salaries. They receive commissions; this is a percentage of the value of the goods they sell.
Wholesalers simplify the process of distribution. For example, the average supermarket stocks 5.00 items in groceries alone; a retail druggist may have more than 6,00 items. Since a wholesaler handles a large assortment of items from numerous manufacturers, he greatly reduces the problem of both manufacturer and retailer. The storekeeper does not have to deal directly with thousands of different people. He may have a well-stocked store and deal with only a few wholesalers.


1. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
    A. Agent middlemen receive large salaries.
    B. A wholesaler usually deals with retailers.
    C. Distribution of goods requires a large capital.
    D. All consumer goods are directly sold to consumers.
    E. Storekeepers usually buy the items directly from the manufacturers


2. What is the topic of paragraph 3? It is ...
    A. the right of an agent middleman in the business
    B. the goods sold or bought by an agent middle-
    C. the percentage given to an agent middleman as commission
    D. the difference between, a merchant wholesaler and an agent middleman
    E. how the agent middlemen negotiate with retailers over the goods they deal in

3. The main idea of the first paragraph is ...
    A. There are many ways to distribute goods to consumers.
    B. Wholesaling is a way of marketing goods to consumers.
    C. Wholesaling makes the distribution of goods complicated.
    D. The only channel of distribution is from wholesalers to retailers!
    E. Marketing a manufactured product is the responsibility of a wholesaler;


4. Which of the following sequences is a direct channel of distribution?
    A. Manufacturer – wholesaler – retailer – consumer
    B. Manufacturer – wholesaler – consumer
    C. Manufacturer – wholesaler – retailer
    D. Manufacturer – retailer – consumer
    E. Manufacturer – consumer


5. Which of the following sequences is a direct channel of distribution?
    A. Manufacturer – wholesaler – retailer – consumer
    B. Manufacturer – wholesaler – consumer
    C. Manufacturer – wholesaler – retailer
    D. Manufacturer – retailer – consumer
    E. Manufacturer – consumer





Jumat, 07 September 2012

READING (B)

Why is Mexico City growing so fast? Where are all these people coming from? They are coming to the city from the country. Life is hard on the farms in Mexico! Most people on farms have to live a very simple life. They have no extra money for modem things. People think life in the city must be better. So they leave their farms and move to Mexico City.


1. The best topic of the above paragraph is ...
    A. life in Mexico City today
    B. modern life in Mexico City
    C. the population in Mexico City
    D. why country people move to Mexico City
    E. how Mexican farmers live in the country


2. What is the main idea of the paragraph above?
    A. Mexico/City is growing extremely fast.
    B. Population in Mexico City is growing fast.
    C. Living conditions in the city are very good.
    D. The farmers living in the city have a better life
    E. The hard life in the country makes the people move to the city.

Selasa, 04 September 2012

Reading ( A )

Scientists and doctors say that about 34 million Americans are too fat. Why is this? One cause is the kind of food Americans eat. Many Americans like "fast food". These foods (such as hamburgers and ice cream) often have fattening things in them. Another cause is the way Americans eat. They often eat little snacks between regular meals. These extra foods add extra fat on the body. A third cause is not enough exercise. Americans like driving everywhere, instead of walking. They often have machines to do a lot of the work. Some Americans are also too heavy because of health problems. But for most of those 34 million Americans, the problem is the American life-style.


1.The topic of the paragraph above is about ...
   A. the way Americans eat
   B. Americans' favorite food
   C. the kinds of American food
   D. why many Americans are fat
   E. the causes of health problems


2.The main idea of the paragraph is ...
   A. Fast foods make the majority of Americans fat.
   B. Many Americans are fat because of their way of life.
   C. Being fat, many Americans do not have enough exercise.
   D. Eating snacks between regular meals add extra fat on the body.
   E. 34 million Americans have, health problems caused by too much fat.