WACANA 4

Years ago, young children used to say that they wanted to become train drivers or bus drivers. Today, some children are -say, 'When I grow up I want to be an astronaut'. And it is quite possible that some of these children will do just that. In a few years we have made enormous progress towards living and working in space. Here are some important dates in the history of space travel.
1957 The Russians send a rocket into space and Sputnik 1, the first satellite, is sent into orbit around
          the earth.
1961. Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space.
1969 The American put a man on the moon. NASA astronaut, Neil Armstrong, becomes the first man
          to walk oh the moon.
1971. NASA launches Mariner 9. Five months later, it becomes the first spaceship to orbit the planet Mars.
1973 Pioneer 10 was launched by the USA. The little spacecraft has already gone beyond the nine planets
          and passed out of the solar system. It will go into deep space beyond our galaxy. It will travel billions
         of miles and journey past distant stars to the farthest points in the universe.
1977 NASA launches Voyagers 1 and 2. These two spacecraft fly close by and photograph the four large
          outer planets of the solar system:
          Jupiter in 1979; Saturn in 1980-81; Uranus in 1986; Neptune in 1989.
1982. NASA launches the space shuttle Columbia. This is the first manned spaceship to leave the earth
          and return so that it can be used again.
1990s Both the Soviets and the Americans plan to build huge space stations which will orbit the earth.
          There are plans to continue to put a man on Mars.

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QUESTIONS :

1. The text focuses on the information about ...
    A. the successful mission of sending astronauts to the moon
    B. the important dates of the launching of spacecraft
   C. the success of the Soviets' outer space project
   D. the discovery of the four large outer planets
   E. the observation on certain planets
2. The first spaceship to orbit the planet Mars is …
    A. Mariner 9
    B. Sputnik 1
   C. Voyager 1
   D. Voyager 2
   E. Pioneer !0
3. The Americans launched Pioneer 10 in ...
    A. 1957
    B. 1969
    C. 1973
    D. 1971
    E. 1982


4. Which statement is not true according to the text
    A. NASA launched Voyager 1 in 1971
    B. The first man in space was in 1961.
   C. The first satellite was sent by the Russians
   D. It was the Americans who launched Pioneer 10
   E. The space shuttle Columbia can be used for more than once
5. Pioneer 10 is launched by the USA.
   The word 'launched means ... into outer space.
   A. charged
   B. thrown
   C. pushed
   D. sent
   E. burst

6. "Both the Soviets and the Americans plan to build huge space stations which will orbit the earth." (1990s)
   The word 'huge' means very ...
   A. large
   B. broad
  C. bulky
  D. heavy
  E. wide

WACANA 3

WATER
People need water. We cannot live without water. X person should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. If a person does not drink enough water, he can suffer from kidney trouble. A big man should drink more than eight glasses a day.
In Indonesia many children die of dehydration. This means they die because of lack of water in their bodies. So we must make sure that our children drink enough .water, especially when they are suffering from diarrhea.
At present, many governments of the world are worried about the water supplies in their countries. Fresh water is becoming more and" more difficult to get. In many cities where there are many people, the level of water in the underground wells is getting lower and fewer.
The loss of water from wells under the ground. These are very important for water preservation.
Dams preserve or store the water that many of our towns and cities need! Dams have many functions. They hold back rain water that may result in floods if not checked. They also provide water to irrigate the farms with.
People can use the waterfalls of a dam to produce electricity. Electricity gives light and energy to our Houses and, factories. Dams can also produce lakes, and lakes cart be used for raising fish and for practicing various kinds of water sports.
Another source of water ,is .rivers. In Indonesia we have many rivers. Rivers are a good source of water. However, if, people throw waste into rivers, then the water becomes very dirty. Waste pollutes water. One of the most dangerous types of waste .is chemical waste from factories. This can be deadly and can kill fish, water plants and other creatures which live in river

A big man is advised to drink ... of water a day in order to stay healthy.
A. four glasses
B. -eight glasses
C. exactly eight glasses
D. not less than eight glasses
E. not more than eight glasses

Which of the following statements is not true according to the text?
A. We can use water for many purposes
B. People need water, so we can't live without
C. Dams field back rain water to irrigate the rice fields
D. Dams also provide water, so water to irrigate the rice fields
E. Another source of water is rivers, but it can't help irriga

How do dams become tourist resorts?
A. They provide enough water for irrigation
B. They can hold back rain water that may result in floods if not checked
C. They can produce lakes that can be used for raising fish and for practicing, various kinds of water sports
D. They preserve or store the water that many of our towns and cities need
E. They can avoid floods in the rainy season

The children who are suffering from diarrhea ...
A. should drink less water
B. must drink ground water
C. must be given enough water
D. should be given light and energy
E. should be given light and energy