LM/B.ING/LABS/PAKET 1/KELAS 6 SD

The Rio Grande

Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.

The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico.

Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf.

Its name is Spanish for the “Big River,” but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in Mexico. “Bravo” translates as “furious,” so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers!

The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength.

Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two peoples.

1. According to the passage, why is the Rio Grande so important?

• A. It is a source of drinking water for most of the United States.

• B. It is the border of Texas and Mexico.

• C. It is the longest river system in the United States.

• D. It is known by two different names.

The Rio Grande

Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.

The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico.

Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf.

Its name is Spanish for the “Big River,” but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in Mexico. “Bravo” translates as “furious,” so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers!

The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength.

Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two peoples.

2. In paragraph 3, the author most likely writes that “downward is the best way of describing it too” to

• A. prove that the Rio Grande’s water levels have gone down recently

• B. argue that the Rio Grande has changed shape over the years

• C. highlight the fact that the Rio Grande flows south and from high elevations

• D. explain why the Rio Grande is known as the Rio Bravo down in Mexico

The Rio Grande

Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.

The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico.

Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf.

Its name is Spanish for the “Big River,” but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in Mexico. “Bravo” translates as “furious,” so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers!

The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength.

Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two peoples.

3. Based on its use in paragraph 4, the word furious most nearly means

• A. angry

• B. large

• C. twisted

• D. dry

Please Notice

This lab is provided for students working on mathematics and the computer science related work. Access to this room is a privilege, not a right.

If you use this room, please clean up after yourself including:

1. throw all trash in a trash container.

2. remove all uneaten food, and

3. put the furniture back where you took it from.

Please do not use any form of firework in this lab. If the lab is not used in a reasonable manner, access will be restricted.

Lab Officer

4. Where can you find the text?

• A. Inside a computer laboratory.

• B. On the teacher office’s door.

• C. On the door of a science laboratory.

• D. At the front of the laboratory building.

Please Notice

This lab is provided for students working on mathematics and the computer science related work. Access to this room is a privilege, not a right.

If you use this room, please clean up after yourself including:

1. throw all trash in a trash container.

2. remove all uneaten food, and

3. put the furniture back where you took it from.

Please do not use any form of firework in this lab. If the lab is not used in a reasonable manner, access will be restricted.

Lab Officer

if one of the students breaks the rules, he/she ….

• A. will receive punishment.

• B. is forbidden from using the lab.

• C. is not allowed to meet the lab officer.

• D. will fail in the math and computer science.

IMPORTANT!

The road in front of school will be reconstructed tomorrow. It will take several days. Since then, the road will be narrower and crowded. Therefore, students, school staff and teachers should arrive at school earlier.

Please be informed, thanks you.

Mrs. Ariani Rizky, S.Pd, M.Pd.

Headmaster

6. The students have to arrive at school earlier

• A. in order to be able to do the test well

• B. because the class start early

• C. in order not to arrive late

• D. because the road is wide

IMPORTANT!

The road in front of school will be reconstructed tomorrow. It will take several days. Since then, the road will be narrower and crowded. Therefore, students, school staff and teachers should arrive at school earlier.

Please be informed, thanks you.

Mrs. Ariani Rizky, S.Pd, M.Pd.

Headmaster

7. Who is the announcement for?

• A. The students.

• B. The teachers.

• C. The school staff.

• D. All school members.

The students usually come to library during the break of lesson. They can borrow or ... (8) the books. The students should … (9) the books on time or they have to ... (10) the fine if the books are late to return.

• A. read

• B. lend

• C. have

• D. return

The students usually come to library during the break of lesson. They can borrow or ... (8) the books. The students should … (9) the books on time or they have to ... (10) the fine if the books are late to return.

• A. pay

• B. sell

• C. return

• D. send

The students usually come to library during the break of lesson. They can borrow or ... (8) the books. The students should … (9) the books on time or they have to ... (10) the fine if the books are late to return.

• A. give

• B. take

• C. buy

• D. pay