UH-3 KELAS XII

Circuses Should Not Use Animals

Animals should not be used in circus. The environment where they perform and their living conditions are usually inappropriate. Tigers, for example which naturally live in wilderness, must perform tricks on a narrow stage and spend their lifetime in a small cage.

Besides, the living conditions of the circus animals are poor. They live in a cramped condition most of the time. They actually need more space to roam. They also do not have freedom to live with their own kind.

We should ban the use of animals in circus and their confinement there.

Why does the writer consider circus inappropriate place to live for animals?

• It resembles the animal's natural habitat.

• It is the place where the animals are tortured.

• It is the place to get public amusement.

• It provides animals bad food.

• It costs animals ill condition.

Circuses Should Not Use Animals

Animals should not be used in circus. The environment where they perform and their living conditions are usually inappropriate. Tigers, for example which naturally live in wilderness, must perform tricks on a narrow stage and spend their lifetime in a small cage.

Besides, the living conditions of the circus animals are poor. They live in a cramped condition most of the time. They actually need more space to roam. They also do not have freedom to live with their own kind.

We should ban the use of animals in circus and their confinement there.

According to the text, ... .

• Tigers are the most suitable animals to perform tricks.

• Tigers are the smartest animals.

• The highlight of the circus is on the animals.

• The animals are the main performers in the circus.

• Animals receive ill treatment in a circus.

Circuses Should Not Use Animals

Animals should not be used in circus. The environment where they perform and their living conditions are usually inappropriate. Tigers, for example which naturally live in wilderness, must perform tricks on a narrow stage and spend their lifetime in a small cage.

Besides, the living conditions of the circus animals are poor. They live in a cramped condition most of the time. They actually need more space to roam. They also do not have freedom to live with their own kind.

We should ban the use of animals in circus and their confinement there.

"They live in a cramped condition most of their time (Paragraph 3).

The underlined word is closest in meaning to.

• clean and neat

• dirty and messy

• poor and spacious

• small and crowded

• large and quiet

Government should not raise fuel price to solve the problem of economic issues. People were affected severely with the high fuel price like last year. Obviously they cut their spending. As an example, they had to buy lower quality of rice or palm oil. There were also fewer buyers of secondary commodities like flour, or canned meat or fish.

Furthermore, the condition of low income family will become even worse because their expenses will increase while their salaries will not. Many companies will have to trim the number of employees because they are incapable of managing, buying or selling price, standard wages and personal affairs.

Finally, government should not raise fuel price to overcome economic problem but the solution should be sought by tapping into the nation’s own potential and utilizing it to enhance productivity to its maximum.

The title of the text is ….

• The price of the secondary commodities

• The effect of increasing fuel price

• Condition of low income family

• The increasing of fuel price

• The economic problem

Government should not raise fuel price to solve the problem of economic issues. People were affected severely with the high fuel price like last year. Obviously they cut their spending. As an example, they had to buy lower quality of rice or palm oil. There were also fewer buyers of secondary commodities like flour, or canned meat or fish.

Furthermore, the condition of low income family will become even worse because their expenses will increase while their salaries will not. Many companies will have to trim the number of employees because they are incapable of managing, buying or selling price, standard wages and personal affairs.

Finally, government should not raise fuel price to overcome economic problem but the solution should be sought by tapping into the nation’s own potential and utilizing it to enhance productivity to its maximum.

“Many companies will have to trim the number of employees.” (Paragraph 2) The underlined word means ….

• fire

• cut

• add

• reduce

• border

Government should not raise fuel price to solve the problem of economic issues. People were affected severely with the high fuel price like last year. Obviously they cut their spending. As an example, they had to buy lower quality of rice or palm oil. There were also fewer buyers of secondary commodities like flour, or canned meat or fish.

Furthermore, the condition of low income family will become even worse because their expenses will increase while their salaries will not. Many companies will have to trim the number of employees because they are incapable of managing, buying or selling price, standard wages and personal affairs.

Finally, government should not raise fuel price to overcome economic problem but the solution should be sought by tapping into the nation’s own potential and utilizing it to enhance productivity to its maximum.

What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

• The government should raise fuel price to solve the problem.

• The government should enhance productivity to solve the economic problem.

• The government should consider condition of low family income.

• The government should reduce the number of employees.

• The government should decrease the standard of wages.

Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc.

A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep duration.

Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.

Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.

Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:

1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.

2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.

3. Review the rating TV shows that your children watch.

4. Watch television with you children and discuss what is happening in the show.

What is the text about?

• The programs shown on TV.

• Watching TV is disadvantageous.

• The effects of watching television on kids.

• Reviewing the ratings of TV shows is important.

• The importance of knowing the program watched by our children.

Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc.

A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep duration.

Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.

Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.

Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:

1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.

2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.

3. Review the rating TV shows that your children watch.

4. Watch television with you children and discuss what is happening in the show.

The following are the effects of watching TV a lot EXCEPT ....

• Stress

• Being active

• Being aggressive

• Bedtime disruption

• Shorten sleep duration

Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc.

A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep duration.

Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.

Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.

Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:

1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.

2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.

3. Review the rating TV shows that your children watch.

4. Watch television with you children and discuss what is happening in the show.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

• All TV programs are good for children.

• Children know what programs to watch.

• It is good for a kid to watch TV all day long.

• It is very important for children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.

• Spending too much time for watching TV may cause kids inactive.

Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc.

A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep duration.

Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.

Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.

Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:

1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.

2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.

3. Review the rating TV shows that your children watch.

4. Watch television with you children and discuss what is happening in the show.

It is hard for a child to sleep because ...

• The parents review TV's program

• The parents limit the time to watch TV

• The kid watches TV with his/her parents

• The kid watches too much TV at bedtime

• The kid discusses the program with his/her parents