Mid Test_Bahasa Inggris_9

An electronic calculator is a small, portable electronic device used to perform both arithmetic operations and complex mathematical operations.

The first solid electronic calculator was created in the 1960 s, building on the extensive history of tools such as the abacus (developed around 2000 BC), and the mechanical calculator (developed in the 17^th century AD). It was developed in parallel with the analog computers of the day.

In addition to general purpose of calculators, there are those designed for specific markets, for example, there are scientific calculators which include trigonometric and statistical calculations. Some calculators even have the ability to do computer algebra. Graphing calculators can be used to graph functions defined on the real line, or higher dimensional Euclidean space.

According to the text, what is the usage of calculator?

• To count numbers

• To write numbers

• To make notes about numbers

• To play music

An electronic calculator is a small, portable electronic device used to perform both arithmetic operations and complex mathematical operations.

The first solid electronic calculator was created in the 1960s, building on the extensive history of tools such as the abacus (developed around 2000 BC), and the mechanical calculator (developed in the 17^th century AD). It was developed in parallel with the analog computers of the day.

In addition to general purpose of calculators, there are those designed for specific markets, for example, there are scientific calculators which include trigonometric and statistical calculations. Some calculators even have the ability to do computer algebra. Graphing calculators can be used to graph functions defined on the real line, or higher dimensional Euclidean space.

When does the mechanical calculator developed?

• 17^th Century

• 2000 BC

• 1986

• 1960

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it’s smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop. With a laptop, we can do our work anytime and anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So, if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy. That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

What is the purpose of the text above?

• To give opinions about a laptop

• To retell the experience about using a laptop

• To inform the readers about a laptop

• To tell the story about a laptop

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it’s smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop. With a laptop, we can do our work anytime and anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So, if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy. That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

A public place where we can have free access to the internet is …

• Internet installation

• Hot spot area

• Hot spot

• Laptop facility

An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object moves into the shadow of another. The term is most often used to describe either a solar eclipse, when the Moon's shadow crosses the Earth's surface, or a lunar eclipse, when the Moon moves into the shadow of Earth.

Eclipses may occur when the Earth and Moon are aligned with the Sun, and the shadow of one body cast by the Sun falls on the other. So at New Moon (or rather Dark Moon), when the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun, the Moon may pass in front of the Sun as seen from a narrow region on the surface of the Earth and cause a solar eclipse. At Full Moon, when the Moon is in opposition to the Sun, the Moon may pass through the shadow of the Earth, and a lunar eclipse is visible from the night half of the Earth.

An eclipse does not happen at every New or Full Moon, because the plane of the orbit of the Moon around the Earth is tilted with respect to the plane of the orbit of the Earth around the Sun, so as seen from the Earth, when the Moon is nearest to the Sun (New Moon) or at largest distance (Full Moon), the three bodies usually are not exactly on the same line.

When does lunar eclipse happen?

• in the morning

• in the afternoon

• in the evening

• in the midday

Mother: You know that Mira always takes sleeping lately to solve her problems.

Father: That’s wrong. It can be dangerous for her life if she doesn’t change her bad habit.

The underlined expression expresses …

• sympathy

• agreement

• possibility

• disagreement

Edo: The government plans to raise the water bill next month

Rita: __________ . It will increase the number of poor people.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

• I agree with you

• I don't disagree

• I totally disagree

• I agree

Ratna: Dian, I think Riri is responsible for this matter

Dian: Well, I think so.

From the dialogue, we may assume that …

• Dian agrees with Ratna

• Dian has no idea about the case

• Dian disagrees with Ratna

• Dian can't accept the fact

7. Waiter : What do you think of our roasted chicken?

Jun : I’m extremely satisfied with the dishes you served me.

Ayu : Yes, I get along with your opinion. I will call on again next time.

Waiter : Thank you, Sir.

The underlined sentence expresses ….

• introduction

• capability

• agreement

• preference

Desi : Do you know that Agus has been appointed a marketing manager of our company?

Jamal : I don’t think he is a right person in the position.

The underlined sentence expresses ...

• like

• agreement

• sympathy

• disagreement