Trik Menyelesaikan Soal Reading

​How to Answer Reading Questions

By suanda suhu

Keterampilan dalam Membaca

1. Judul

Bacalah judul bacaan karena judul merupakan gambaran umum. dengan membaca judul anda akan bisa memprediksi dan menangkap kata kunci

2. Kalimat Awal

Paragrap deduktif

3. Kalimat Akhir

Paragraph Induktif

4. Campuran

kata yang paling banyak muncul dalam seluruh paragrap

Menganalisa Pertanyaan

A. Gamabaran Umum - Skimming
B. Hal-hal Khusus - Scanning

Bacalah teksnya

Pemahaman jenis-jenis Teks

Tipe Pertanyaan

1. Gambaran Umum

1. What is the text about?

2. what is the topic of the text?

3. the passage is about.......

4. what is the main idea of the text?

2. Informasi tertentu

a. main idea
what is the main idea of paragraph one?
b. Topic Sentence
c. antonym/synonym
"he is a kind person" the bold words means......(synonym)
"Dina agrees with my opinion" the underlined word has opposite meaning with ....(antonym)
d. Rujukan kata
"He teach us English" The word he refers to....

Text Types

​1. Narrative

Purpose: To entertain and tell a story
Characteristics:

• Has a clear plot (orientation – complication – resolution)

• Uses past tense

• Includes characters and setting

• Uses action verbs and time connectors (then, suddenly, after that)

2. Recount

Purpose: To retell past events

Characteristics:

• Focuses on real events

• Uses past tense

• Events are in chronological order

• Uses personal participants (I, we, my family)

3. Descriptive

Purpose: To describe a person, place, or thing

• Focuses on specific details

• Uses adjectives and sensory language

• Uses simple present tense

• Describes appearance, qualities, or characteristics

4. Procedure

Purpose: To explain how to do or make something

Characteristics:

• Uses imperative sentences (Mix, Cut, Turn on)

• Uses simple present tense

• Lists materials/tools

• Steps are in sequence

• Uses action verbs

5. Explanation

Purpose: To explain how or why something happens

Characteristics:

• Focuses on processes or phenomena

• Uses cause–effect relationships

• Uses simple present tense

• Uses technical terms

• Organized logically, not by time

6. Report

Purpose: To present factual information

Characteristics:

• Discusses general phenomena, not specific events

• Uses simple present tense

• Uses formal language

• Includes classification and description

• No personal opinions

7. Exposition

a. Analytical Exposition

Purpose: To persuade the reader that something is true
Characteristics:

• States a thesis

• Presents arguments

• Ends with reiteration

• Uses logical connectors (therefore, however)

Multiple Choice

The generic structures of the text are ….

• Thesis – arguments – recommendation

• General statement – sequential explanation

• Newsworthy events – background events – sources

• General statement – arguments

• Thesis – arguments – reiteration

Multiple Choice

The text gives us information about ?

• The ways to increase global warming

• The ways to minimize global warming

• The effects of global warming

• The importance of consuming local groceries

• The importance of knowing global warming

Explanation Slide...

in the 1st paragraph stated "Everybody should change their way of life to reduce global warming."the word reduce is represent about the text.reduce means mengurangi, has the same meaning with minimize

Multiple Choice

To reduce the global warming, we should …

• Buy import product

• Buy expensive clothes

• Consume fresh foods

• Consume frozen foods

• Not use electricity efficiently

Explanation Slide...

it stated in the 3rd paragraph "Consuming fresh groceries instead of frozen ones are healthier for us"

Multiple Choice

We are helping reduce the amount of global warming” (Paragraph 2) The word reduce can be replaced by ….

• Increase

• Decrease

• Maximize

• Improve

• Add

Explanation Slide...

Synonym of reduce : decrease, minimize, lessen, etc.

Multiple Choice

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be

increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and

discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly

cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water

coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out.

Besides, this rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway, I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough. One dust bin should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors.

Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So, when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

To sum up, when school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

5. According to the writer, more dust bins….. in every ten meters.

• should be decorated

• are not required

• are unnecessary

• should be placed

• should be painted

Explanation Slide...

"One dust bin should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors."

Multiple Choice

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be

increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and

discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly

cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water

coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out.

Besides, this rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway, I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough. One dust bin should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors.

Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So, when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

To sum up, when school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

6. What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dust bins?

• They can prevent litters

• They can save janitor’s energy

• Students are asked to clean them

• Students can throw garbage away easily

• They make school environment neat

Explanation Slide...

"So, when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily."

Multiple Choice

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be

increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and

discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly

cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water

coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out.

Besides, this rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway, I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough. One dust bin should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors.

Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So, when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

To sum up, when school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

7. What is the writer’s suggestion?

• To hire more gardeners

• To buy more dustbins

• To use dustbins efficiently

• To ask parents to give more dustbins

• To ask students to clean the school yard

Explanation Slide...

"The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough"

Multiple Choice

8. The 4^th paragraph is about …

• The writer’s suggestion

• The writer’s arguments

• The writer’s reasons

• The writer’s reiteration

• The writer’s thesis

Explanation Slide...

1st paragraph: Thesis2nd paragraph-5th paragraph: Arguments6th paragraph : Reiteration/conclusion

Multiple Choice

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be

increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and

discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly

cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water

coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out.

Besides, this rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway, I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough. One dust bin should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors.

Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So, when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

To sum up, when school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

9.  “They can be filled out with water coming from the rain.” (Paragraph 2 line 4). What does “they” word refer to?

• Disease

• Empty plastic cup

• Dengue mosquitoes

• Environment

• Dust bin

Explanation Slide...

Litters thrown carelesslycause disease, especially 'empty plastic cup or glasses.' They can be filled out with watercoming from the rain.

Multiple Choice

Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So, when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

To sum up, when school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

 

10.        “…when school is equipped with sufficient dust bin, …” (last paragraph). The word equipped has the similar meaning with?

• Suit

• Completed

• Issue

• Enable

• Unfurnished

Explanation Slide...

Equipped means lengkap. So, the synonym for equipped are complete, provide, supply and furnish.

b. Hortatory Exposition

Purpose: To persuade the reader to do something

Characteristics:

• Ends with a recommendation

• Uses modals (should, must)

• Uses persuasive language