Topik 3 Literasi Bahasa Inggris

What has caused the increasing popularity of the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT during recent years? Is there a possibility that the public is being informed by scientists of dangers to the world more than in the past? Or, is it possible that politicians are not hiding the facts that have been known to them but which have not been told before? These factors probably have had an influence on the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT, but the damage to nature can actually be seen by everyone today. It affects every society in all regions of the world. It is frightening and people are now starting to take a stand against industrialization and other developments which are destroying their lives and the future of their children.

The passage is about …………………….

• the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT

• man’s constant interest in nature

• new realizations made in all areas of the world about changes in naturea.

• politicians and what they have not told us before

• the societies which have effects that interest people

What has caused the increasing popularity of the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT during recent years? Is there a possibility that the public is being informed by scientists of dangers to the world more than in the past? Or, is it possible that politicians are not hiding the facts that have been known to them but which have not been told before? These factors probably have had an influence on the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT, but the damage to nature can actually be seen by everyone today. It affects every society in all regions of the world. It is frightening and people are now starting to take a stand against industrialization and other developments which are destroying their lives and the future of their children.

The reason more and more people are becoming concerned with the world is ……………

• because politicians are becoming more honest

• due to the new information given by the scientists

• because people can see the damage of nature

• due to the fact that they are worried about their children

• because the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT has taught them the new problems that exist

What has caused the increasing popularity of the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT during recent years? Is there a possibility that the public is being informed by scientists of dangers to the world more than in the past? Or, is it possible that politicians are not hiding the facts that have been known to them but which have not been told before? These factors probably have had an influence on the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT, but the damage to nature can actually be seen by everyone today. It affects every society in all regions of the world. It is frightening and people are now starting to take a stand against industrialization and other developments which are destroying their lives and the future of their children.

The GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT ………………..

• is against people

• wants to destroy nature

• is fighting with politicians

• is trying to prevent the loss of nature

• is working to increase industrialization

What has caused the increasing popularity of the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT during recent years? Is there a possibility that the public is being informed by scientists of dangers to the world more than in the past? Or, is it possible that politicians are not hiding the facts that have been known to them but which have not been told before? These factors probably have had an influence on the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT, but the damage to nature can actually be seen by everyone today. It affects every society in all regions of the world. It is frightening and people are now starting to take a stand against industrialization and other developments which are destroying their lives and the future of their children.

The word it refers to ……………….

• the GREEN PEACE MOVEMENT

• everyone

• the damage to nature

• every society

• industrialization

Mary was blind at birth. Doctors during those years had been unable to do anything to correct the situation and although her parents lived in anguish, not being able to see was normal for her. After years of training to live in a dark world, Mary got a job and moved into her own flat. Several years later, the doctors she occasionally visited for check-ups told her that a new technique had been found. This technique could restore her sight. One would think that Mary would have jumped at the possibility to see, but actually, she was not at all happy about this situation. She had never seen anything before. She had established a life for herself in a world without sight and the thought of changing this lifestyle was frightening. She was more frightened of seeing than of not.

The best title for this passage is ………………….

• living with blindness

• fear of blindness

• the desire to see

• biography of Mary

• problems with doctors

Mary was blind at birth. Doctors during those years had been unable to do anything to correct the situation and although her parents lived in anguish, not being able to see was normal for her. After years of training to live in a dark world, Mary got a job and moved into her own flat. Several years later, the doctors she occasionally visited for check-ups told her that a new technique had been found. This technique could restore her sight. One would think that Mary would have jumped at the possibility to see, but actually, she was not at all happy about this situation. She had never seen anything before. She had established a life for herself in a world without sight and the thought of changing this lifestyle was frightening. She was more frightened of seeing than of not.

The word occasionally can be best replaced with ……………

• regularly

• sometimes

• always

• constantly

• ever

Mary was blind at birth. Doctors during those years had been unable to do anything to correct the situation and although her parents lived in anguish, not being able to see was normal for her. After years of training to live in a dark world, Mary got a job and moved into her own flat. Several years later, the doctors she occasionally visited for check-ups told her that a new technique had been found. This technique could restore her sight. One would think that Mary would have jumped at the possibility to see, but actually, she was not at all happy about this situation. She had never seen anything before. She had established a life for herself in a world without sight and the thought of changing this lifestyle was frightening. She was more frightened of seeing than of not.

Being able to see was …………………………

• something Mary had not expected

• what Mary wanted

• a welcome surprise for Mary

• what Mary was accustomed to

• not necessary for our lifes

Mary was blind at birth. Doctors during those years had been unable to do anything to correct the situation and although her parents lived in anguish, not being able to see was normal for her. After years of training to live in a dark world, Mary got a job and moved into her own flat. Several years later, the doctors she occasionally visited for check-ups told her that a new technique had been found. This technique could restore her sight. One would think that Mary would have jumped at the possibility to see, but actually, she was not at all happy about this situation. She had never seen anything before. She had established a life for herself in a world without sight and the thought of changing this lifestyle was frightening. She was more frightened of seeing than of not.

According to the passage, Mary’s inability to see was …………………

• a handicap caused by her doctors

• what had upset her

• present when she was been born

• what had caused her to move into her own flat

• preventing her from a normal life

Meditation is an important part of most eastern religions and philosophies. The major eastern religions of Hinduism and Buddhism both present meditation as part of their philosophies. In these religions, meditation is referred to as Yoga. Yoga means: "diversion of the senses from the external world and concentration of thought within". The aim of Yoga is to control the body and cleanse the mind to achieve purity and awareness of the self. Many Yoga techniques are used throughout the world today as a form of relaxation. Most meditation starts with exercises that help control breathing. Westerners find that Yoga helps them cope with the pressures of everyday life.

According to this passage, Yoga is ……………………..

• a technique used to relax

• a form of relaxation

• an eastern religion

• a philosophy of life

• a form of body and mind control

Meditation is an important part of most eastern religions and philosophies. The major eastern religions of Hinduism and Buddhism both present meditation as part of their philosophies. In these religions, meditation is referred to as Yoga. Yoga means: "diversion of the senses from the external world and concentration of thought within". The aim of Yoga is to control the body and cleanse the mind to achieve purity and awareness of the self. Many Yoga techniques are used throughout the world today as a form of relaxation. Most meditation starts with exercises that help control breathing. Westerners find that Yoga helps them cope with the pressures of everyday life.

Hinduism and Buddhism ……………………….

• refer to Yoga as a form of worship

• teach breathing control

• relax the body

• use meditation

• prefer meditation to Yoga