Latihan Mandiri - SMA TARNUS - Bahasa Inggris - Paket 4

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Ginger is a type of tropical plant. It is typically used in a variety of cuisines around the world. It can also be used to add color and flair to gardens and landscapes. The most common type of ginger used in cooking today is Zingiber officinale.

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As a root plant ginger can reach up to 4 feet high, with a stalk containing clusters of small, yellow flowers. When eaten, ginger has a spicy taste--though this dulls as the plant ages. Young ginger plants are typically moist and fleshy, and become drier and more fibrous as they age.

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The root of the ginger plant is most often used in cooking. It can be grated, shredded, or even sliced over various items. It is a commonly used ingredient for baking, and is used regularly in cookies, cakes, pies, and other desserts. This plant can also be used as a complementary spice to meats, fish, or even pasta dishes.

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According to Disabled World, ginger is often used in the treatment of cure of nausea, motion sickness, and upset stomachs. In addition, ginger use has been found to be effective in the treatment of cataracts, ammenorhea, and heart disease.

Question: People use ginger to cure heart disease because it is … for it.

• Effective

• Worthless

• Invaluable

• Inefficient

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Ginger is a type of tropical plant. It is typically used in a variety of cuisines around the world. It can also be used to add color and flair to gardens and landscapes. The most common type of ginger used in cooking today is Zingiber officinale.

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As a root plant ginger can reach up to 4 feet high, with a stalk containing clusters of small, yellow flowers. When eaten, ginger has a spicy taste--though this dulls as the plant ages. Young ginger plants are typically moist and fleshy, and become drier and more fibrous as they age.

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The root of the ginger plant is most often used in cooking. It can be grated, shredded, or even sliced over various items. It is a commonly used ingredient for baking, and is used regularly in cookies, cakes, pies, and other desserts. This plant can also be used as a complementary spice to meats, fish, or even pasta dishes.

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According to Disabled World, ginger is often used in the treatment of cure of nausea, motion sickness, and upset stomachs. In addition, ginger use has been found to be effective in the treatment of cataracts, ammenorhea, and heart disease.

Question: What is the communicative purpose of the text?

• To show the way how to plant a ginger plant.

• To advertise a certain product.

• To describe some kinds of plant.

• To describe a kind of plant in general.

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Ginger is a type of tropical plant. It is typically used in a variety of cuisines around the world. It can also be used to add color and flair to gardens and landscapes. The most common type of ginger used in cooking today is Zingiber officinale.

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As a root plant ginger can reach up to 4 feet high, with a stalk containing clusters of small, yellow flowers. When eaten, ginger has a spicy taste--though this dulls as the plant ages. Young ginger plants are typically moist and fleshy, and become drier and more fibrous as they age.

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The root of the ginger plant is most often used in cooking. It can be grated, shredded, or even sliced over various items. It is a commonly used ingredient for baking, and is used regularly in cookies, cakes, pies, and other desserts. This plant can also be used as a complementary spice to meats, fish, or even pasta dishes.

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According to Disabled World, ginger is often used in the treatment of cure of nausea, motion sickness, and upset stomachs. In addition, ginger use has been found to be effective in the treatment of cataracts, ammenorhea, and heart disease.

Question: What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

• Ginger can also be used as a complementary spice to dishes.

• Ginger is used regularly in cookies, cakes, pies, and other desserts.

• Young ginger plants are typically moist and fleshy.

• The root of the ginger plant is most often used in cooking.

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Once, a farmer owned a donkey and a lapdog. The donkey worked hard all day, hauling heavy loads. The lapdog stayed with his master all day, and lived in the house with him. He did not work, but was allowed to sit on the master's lap. The donkey grew jealous of the lapdog.

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Perhaps if I behave like the dog, like wag my tail and jump on the master, the master will start loving me as much as he does the dog. So the donkey decided to wait for his chance.

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One day, when he was left unattended, the donkey broke his halter and ran into the farmhouse kitchen. There the farmer sat at table. The donkey rushed up to him and began wagging his tail vigorously, and knocked off all the china from the table. He then started jumping around and frolicking like a little dog, and finally plunked himself down on the farmer's lap. The shocked farmer yelled for help. The farmhands came running in and dragged the donkey off to his stable, and gave him a beating he did not forget for the rest of his life.

Question: What made the donkey jealous of the dog?

• The halter that he has to wear.

• The beating that he has.

• The farmer's care to the dog.

• The chance to stay inside the house.

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Once, a farmer owned a donkey and a lapdog. The donkey worked hard all day, hauling heavy loads. The lapdog stayed with his master all day, and lived in the house with him. He did not work, but was allowed to sit on the master's lap. The donkey grew jealous of the lapdog.

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Perhaps if I behave like the dog, like wag my tail and jump on the master, the master will start loving me as much as he does the dog. So the donkey decided to wait for his chance.

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One day, when he was left unattended, the donkey broke his halter and ran into the farmhouse kitchen. There the farmer sat at table. The donkey rushed up to him and began wagging his tail vigorously, and knocked off all the china from the table. He then started jumping around and frolicking like a little dog, and finally plunked himself down on the farmer's lap. The shocked farmer yelled for help. The farmhands came running in and dragged the donkey off to his stable, and gave him a beating he did not forget for the rest of his life.

Question: What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

• The donkey wanted to be loved by its master.

• The way the farmer treated the donkey.

• The things done by the donkey to be loved.

• The dog's habit is liked by the master

DUE TO THE AVIATION SAFETY,

USING CELL-PHONE WHILE ABOARD THE PLANE

AND DURING FLIGHT ARE BANNED

Question: The writer wrote the notice to…

• give the instruction how to use cell-phone in the plane

• prohibit the readers to bring a cell-phone in the plane

• warn the readers not to turn off the cell-phone in the plane

• remind the readers not to use the cell-phone during flight

DUE TO THE AVIATION SAFETY,

USING CELL-PHONE WHILE ABOARD THE PLANE

AND DURING FLIGHT ARE BANNED

Question: The word “banned” has similar meaning as….

• Allowed

• Forbidden

• Suggested

• Possible

ATTENTION

Due to the fact that the next two days are national holidays of Idul Fitri and followed by the first semester holiday; all students are requested to study at home during those days starting on tomorrow. School will begin on January 5th, 2014.

Happy Holiday

Principal

Question: Why does the Principal make the announcement?

• To celebrate the Idul Fitri with students.

• To let students know about national holiday.

• To inform the students about the holiday.

• To ask students to study at home.

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Smog is a mixture of fog and other ingredients and is considered a form of air pollution.

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There are two types of smog. One includes high concentrations of smoke from burning substances. The other type is caused by a chemical reaction that occurs when certain substances in the air come in contact with sunlight. Both types of smog generally develop during a condition known as a temperature inversion. This occurs when a layer of cool air near the ground is trapped by a layer of warm air above it, and winds are too light to move the layer of air. This condition prevents air from mixing vertically and keeps the smog concentrated near the ground.

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Anything that pollutes the air can contribute to smog. This includes gases and other substances produced by burning, coal wood gasoline, and other fuels; gases produced during manufacturing processes; gases and ash emitted by volcanoes; and event natural gases and substances that occur in nature.

Question: What is the name of the condition in which both types of smog develop?

• A high concentration.

• A chemical reaction.

• A temperature inversion.

• A natural condition.

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Smog is a mixture of fog and other ingredients and is considered a form of air pollution.

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There are two types of smog. One includes high concentrations of smoke from burning substances. The other type is caused by a chemical reaction that occurs when certain substances in the air come in contact with sunlight. Both types of smog generally develop during a condition known as a temperature inversion. This occurs when a layer of cool air near the ground is trapped by a layer of warm air above it, and winds are too light to move the layer of air. This condition prevents air from mixing vertically and keeps the smog concentrated near the ground.

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Anything that pollutes the air can contribute to smog. This includes gases and other substances produced by burning, coal wood gasoline, and other fuels; gases produced during manufacturing processes; gases and ash emitted by volcanoes; and event natural gases and substances that occur in nature.

Question: From the text we can conclude that ....

• Smog happens naturally without human’s interference

• Men also contribute in producing smog

• Smog is not dangerous for human being

• Smog is useful to help the balance of the ecosystem