PTS English Grade 11 Sem 2

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last

song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable

and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that

songs work on our short-and-long term memory.

Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of

repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are

effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually

simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can

be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.

Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop

songs and probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony

within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in

sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.

Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as

studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs,

learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.

The type of the text above is ….

• analytical exposition

• hortatory exposition

• narrative

• discussion

• explanation

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last

song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable

and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that

songs work on our short-and-long term memory.

Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of

repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are

effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually

simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can

be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.

Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop

songs and probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony

within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in

sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.

Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as

studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs,

learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.

The generic structures of the text are ….

• Thesis – arguments – recommendation

• General statement – sequential explanation

• Newsworthy events – background events – sources

• Thesis – arguments – reiteration

• General statement – arguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last

song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable

and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that

songs work on our short-and-long term memory.

Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of

repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are

effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually

simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can

be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.

Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop

songs and probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony

within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in

sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.

Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as

studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs,

learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.

What is the communicative purpose of the text?

• To tell the reader about the songs

• To entertain the reader with the songs

• To show the reader the use of songs

• To explain above the songs

• To persuade the reader to use songs in learning language

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last

song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable

and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that

songs work on our short-and-long term memory.

Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of

repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are

effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually

simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can

be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.

Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop

songs and probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony

within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in

sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.

Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as

studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs,

learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.

What is the text about ….

• learning songs

• very enjoyable music

• the phenomenon

• music listeners

• using songs in language learning

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last

song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable

and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that

songs work on our short-and-long term memory.

Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of

repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are

effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually

simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can

be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.

Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop

songs and probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony

within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in

sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.

Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as

studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs,

learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.

Based on the text, there are …… reason for using songs in learning language

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be

increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral,water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough. One dust bins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors. Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

According to the writer, more dust bins….. in every ten meters.

• should be decorated

• should be painted

• should be placed

• are unnecessary

• are not required

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be

increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral,water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough. One dust bins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors. Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dust bins?

• They can prevent litters

• They can save janitor’s energy

• Students are asked to clean them

• They make school environment neat

• Students can throw garbage away easily

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be

increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral,water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our schools are not enough. One dust bins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also in the corridors. Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

What is the writer’s suggestion?

• To buy more dustbins

• To hire more gardeners

• To use dustbins efficiently

• To ask parents to give more dustbins

• To ask students to clean the school yard

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Choose the right passive voice form!

Mommy cleans the room every day.

 

• The room was clean by mommy every day

• The room is clean by mommy every day

• The room is cleaned by mommy every day

• Mommy is cleaned the room every day

• The room was being cleaned by mommy every day

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

My uncle fixed the toy yesterday.

The passive voice of the sentence is ….

• My uncle was fixed the toy yesterday

• The toy was fixed by my uncle yesterday

• The toy was fix by my uncle yesterday

• My uncle was being fixed the toy yesterday

• The toy had been fixed by my uncle yesterday

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A