Bahasa Inggris Tk Lanjut XII

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro also known as Cristiano

Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and is the captain for the Portugal national team. He was born on 5 February 1985. By the age of 22, Ronaldo had received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations. The Following year, in 2008, he won his first Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He followed this up by winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2014 and 2014. He also won the 2013-14 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. In January 2014, Ronaldo scored his 400th senior career goal for club and country aged 28.

Ronaldo is regarded by some in the sport to be currently the best player in the world and one of the greatest of all time, alongside rival Lionel Messi. He is the first Portuguese footballer to win three FIFA/Ballon d'Or, and the second player to win three European Golden Shoe awards. With Manchester United and Real Madrid, Ronald has won three Premier Leagues, one La Liga, one FA Cup, two football League Cups, two Copas del Rey, one FA Community Shield, one Supercopas de Espana, two UEFA Champions Leagues, one UEFA Super Cup, and two FIFA Club World Cups.

What had Ronaldo achieved in 2007?

• He had received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations

• He won his first Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards

• He scored his 400th senior career goal for club and country

• He won UEFA Best Player in Europe Award

• Ronaldo has won three Premier Leagues
  
  

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro also known as Cristiano

Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid and is the captain for the Portugal national team. He was born on 5 February 1985. By the age of 22, Ronaldo had received Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations. The Following year, in 2008, he won his first Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. He followed this up by winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2014 and 2014. He also won the 2013-14 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. In January 2014, Ronaldo scored his 400th senior career goal for club and country aged 28.

Ronaldo is regarded by some in the sport to be currently the best player in the world and one of the greatest of all time, alongside rival Lionel Messi. He is the first Portuguese footballer to win three FIFA/Ballon d'Or, and the second player to win three European Golden Shoe awards. With Manchester United and Real Madrid, Ronald has won three Premier Leagues, one La Liga, one FA Cup, two football League Cups, two Copas del Rey, one FA Community Shield, one Supercopas de Espana, two UEFA Champions Leagues, one UEFA Super Cup, and two FIFA Club World Cups.

Which one of the following is NOT the achievement of Ronaldo?

• the first Portuguese footballer to win three FIFA Ballons d'Or

• the second player to win three European Golden Shoe awards

• the winner of three Premier Leagues and one La Liga

• the best keeper for the Portugal national team

• the winner of two Football League Cups

"Ronaldo is "regarded" by some in the sport to be currently the best player in the world and one of the greatest of all time, alongside rival Lionel Messi." (Paragraph 2)

What is the similar meaning of "regarded"?

• disrespected

• considered

• excluded

• known

• helped

AI is increasingly used in various areas of life, including the workplace. While some support this development, others express concern. Below are arguments for and against the use of AI at work.

Supporters present three main points. First, efficiency and productivity. AI can handle repetitive, monotonous tasks without fatigue, allowing employees to focus on more complex and creative work. This increases output and saves time. Second, better decision- making. AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying patterns and trends that help managers make informed, data-driven decisions. This leads to more accurate forecasts, improved employee engagement, and better overall results. Third, learning and development. AI can enhance employee engagement by offering personalized training. AI systems can detect skill gaps and recommend tailored programs, helping employees grow. This benefits both workers-by boosting confidence and capability-and companies-by fostering more skilled, loyal, and satisfied staff.

Critics, however, raise several concerns. First, job displacement. As AI takes over tasks once handled by humans, there's growing fear of job loss, causing stress among workers. Second, lack of human touch. Despite its capabilities, AI cannot replicate the empathy, emotional intelligence, and connection offered by human leaders-essential in many roles. Third, ethical and privacy issues. Concerns about data use require clear policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and respect for privacy, maintaining employee trust.

Conclusion: AI should be used in the workplace, but with proper regulations to maximize benefits and minimize risks. A cautious, well-planned approach is essential for the future.

Based on the information given, which industry sectors are heavily impacted by AI? (There are two answers in this question)

• Information and communication

• Financial and insurance activities

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

AI is increasingly used in various areas of life, including the workplace. While some support this development, others express concern. Below are arguments for and against the use of AI at work.

Supporters present three main points. First, efficiency and productivity. AI can handle repetitive, monotonous tasks without fatigue, allowing employees to focus on more complex and creative work. This increases output and saves time. Second, better decision- making. AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying patterns and trends that help managers make informed, data-driven decisions. This leads to more accurate forecasts, improved employee engagement, and better overall results. Third, learning and development. AI can enhance employee engagement by offering personalized training. AI systems can detect skill gaps and recommend tailored programs, helping employees grow. This benefits both workers-by boosting confidence and capability-and companies-by fostering more skilled, loyal, and satisfied staff.

Critics, however, raise several concerns. First, job displacement. As AI takes over tasks once handled by humans, there's growing fear of job loss, causing stress among workers. Second, lack of human touch. Despite its capabilities, AI cannot replicate the empathy, emotional intelligence, and connection offered by human leaders-essential in many roles. Third, ethical and privacy issues. Concerns about data use require clear policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and respect for privacy, maintaining employee trust.

Conclusion: AI should be used in the workplace, but with proper regulations to maximize benefits and minimize risks. A cautious, well-planned approach is essential for the future.

Paragraph two mainly discussed AI as...

• a tool to enhance workplace productivity and employee growth

• the cause of job losses and emotional stress among workers.

• a system that replaces human leaders in decision-making

• a machine incapable of human empathy and connection

• the threat to employee's privacy and data security.
  
  

AI is increasingly used in various areas of life, including the workplace. While some support this development, others express concern. Below are arguments for and against the use of AI at work.

Supporters present three main points. First, efficiency and productivity. AI can handle repetitive, monotonous tasks without fatigue, allowing employees to focus on more complex and creative work. This increases output and saves time. Second, better decision- making. AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying patterns and trends that help managers make informed, data-driven decisions. This leads to more accurate forecasts, improved employee engagement, and better overall results. Third, learning and development. AI can enhance employee engagement by offering personalized training. AI systems can detect skill gaps and recommend tailored programs, helping employees grow. This benefits both workers-by boosting confidence and capability-and companies-by fostering more skilled, loyal, and satisfied staff.

Critics, however, raise several concerns. First, job displacement. As AI takes over tasks once handled by humans, there's growing fear of job loss, causing stress among workers. Second, lack of human touch. Despite its capabilities, AI cannot replicate the empathy, emotional intelligence, and connection offered by human leaders-essential in many roles. Third, ethical and privacy issues. Concerns about data use require clear policies to ensure fairness, transparency, and respect for privacy, maintaining employee trust.

Conclusion: AI should be used in the workplace, but with proper regulations to maximize benefits and minimize risks. A cautious, well-planned approach is essential for the future.

According to the text, as a student who will soon join the workforce, what should you do to compete with AI?
(There is more than one answers)

• Improve your emotional intelligence

• Avoid industries where AI is widely applied

• Undergo personalized training to close skill gaps

• Switch to jobs with minimal technology involvement

• Focus on tasks that require creativity and complex thinking

Charles Darwin was an English Natural scientist who laid down a framework for the theory of evolution-showing how Man evolved from lower life forms. At the time, his research and publication led to bitter controversy, but this theory of evolution and natural selection became accepted within the scientific community.

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. He was born into a wealthy and influential family. His grandfathers included-China manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood, and Erasmus Darwin, one of the leading intellectuals of 18th century England.

Darwin planned to study medicine at Edinburgh University, but later, at the instigation of his father, changed to studying Divinity at Christ's College, Cambridge University. Darwin was not a great student, preferring to spend time examining natural science and beetle collecting. After gaining a passionate interest in natural science, Darwin was offered a place on the HMS Beagle to act as natural scientist on a voyage to the coast of South America.

On the voyage, Darwin made copious notes about specimens he found on his voyages. In particular, at the Galapagos Islands 500 miles west of South American, Darwin was struck by how the Finch was different on each individual island. He noticed that the Finch had somehow adapted to the different aspects of the particular island.

Over the next 20 years, Darwin worked on the dilemma of how species evolve and can end up being quite different on different islands. Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came up with a theory of natural selection and gradual evolution over time.

In his theory, in the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.

Darwin continued to refine his theory, and would intensively breed plants to work on his theories. However, realizing how controversial his ideas waere, Darwin delayed publishing them. It was not until learning that another naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, had developed similar ideas, that Darwin was galvanized into publishing his own book. In 1859, the ground-breaking 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection' was published, which immediately gained widespread interest and attention.

Darwin died on April 19,1882. He was given a state burial at Westminster Abbey.

Darwin stated to have great interest in natural science when he ...

• entered school

• made many journey

• spend a lot of time observing nature

• his father encourages him to become a scientist

• he dropped out form university and started to make a research on nature

Charles Darwin was an English Natural scientist who laid down a framework for the theory of evolution-showing how Man evolved from lower life forms. At the time, his research and publication led to bitter controversy, but this theory of evolution and natural selection became accepted within the scientific community.

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. He was born into a wealthy and influential family. His grandfathers included-China manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood, and Erasmus Darwin, one of the leading intellectuals of 18th century England.

Darwin planned to study medicine at Edinburgh University, but later, at the instigation of his father, changed to studying Divinity at Christ's College, Cambridge University. Darwin was not a great student, preferring to spend time examining natural science and beetle collecting. After gaining a passionate interest in natural science, Darwin was offered a place on the HMS Beagle to act as natural scientist on a voyage to the coast of South America.

On the voyage, Darwin made copious notes about specimens he found on his voyages. In particular, at the Galapagos Islands 500 miles west of South American, Darwin was struck by how the Finch was different on each individual island. He noticed that the Finch had somehow adapted to the different aspects of the particular island.

Over the next 20 years, Darwin worked on the dilemma of how species evolve and can end up being quite different on different islands. Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came up with a theory of natural selection and gradual evolution over time.

In his theory, in the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.

Darwin continued to refine his theory, and would intensively breed plants to work on his theories. However, realizing how controversial his ideas waere, Darwin delayed publishing them. It was not until learning that another naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, had developed similar ideas, that Darwin was galvanized into publishing his own book. In 1859, the ground-breaking 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection' was published, which immediately gained widespread interest and attention.

Darwin died on April 19,1882. He was given a state burial at Westminster Abbey.

What made Darwin think about the natural selection?

• new idea about creatures

• it supported the previous theory

• the senior scientist did not like Charles Darwin

• influence of the previous theory by other scientist

• Charles Darwin had forced others to believe in his theory

Charles Darwin was an English Natural scientist who laid down a framework for the theory of evolution-showing how Man evolved from lower life forms. At the time, his research and publication led to bitter controversy, but this theory of evolution and natural selection became accepted within the scientific community.

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. He was born into a wealthy and influential family. His grandfathers included-China manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood, and Erasmus Darwin, one of the leading intellectuals of 18th century England.

Darwin planned to study medicine at Edinburgh University, but later, at the instigation of his father, changed to studying Divinity at Christ's College, Cambridge University. Darwin was not a great student, preferring to spend time examining natural science and beetle collecting. After gaining a passionate interest in natural science, Darwin was offered a place on the HMS Beagle to act as natural scientist on a voyage to the coast of South America.

On the voyage, Darwin made copious notes about specimens he found on his voyages. In particular, at the Galapagos Islands 500 miles west of South American, Darwin was struck by how the Finch was different on each individual island. He noticed that the Finch had somehow adapted to the different aspects of the particular island.

Over the next 20 years, Darwin worked on the dilemma of how species evolve and can end up being quite different on different islands. Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came up with a theory of natural selection and gradual evolution over time.

In his theory, in the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.

Darwin continued to refine his theory, and would intensively breed plants to work on his theories. However, realizing how controversial his ideas waere, Darwin delayed publishing them. It was not until learning that another naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, had developed similar ideas, that Darwin was galvanized into publishing his own book. In 1859, the ground-breaking 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection' was published, which immediately gained widespread interest and attention.

Darwin died on April 19,1882. He was given a state burial at Westminster Abbey.

Darwin's theory says that ....

• the nature will select the species in random ways

• the strongest species will always win the struggle for live

• every species struggles for survival and they finally survive

• the species ability to make adaptation to the environment has a negative correlation to their opportunities for survival

• only species that can make the best adaptation to the environment will survive

Charles Darwin was an English Natural scientist who laid down a framework for the theory of evolution-showing how Man evolved from lower life forms. At the time, his research and publication led to bitter controversy, but this theory of evolution and natural selection became accepted within the scientific community.

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. He was born into a wealthy and influential family. His grandfathers included-China manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood, and Erasmus Darwin, one of the leading intellectuals of 18th century England.

Darwin planned to study medicine at Edinburgh University, but later, at the instigation of his father, changed to studying Divinity at Christ's College, Cambridge University. Darwin was not a great student, preferring to spend time examining natural science and beetle collecting. After gaining a passionate interest in natural science, Darwin was offered a place on the HMS Beagle to act as natural scientist on a voyage to the coast of South America.

On the voyage, Darwin made copious notes about specimens he found on his voyages. In particular, at the Galapagos Islands 500 miles west of South American, Darwin was struck by how the Finch was different on each individual island. He noticed that the Finch had somehow adapted to the different aspects of the particular island.

Over the next 20 years, Darwin worked on the dilemma of how species evolve and can end up being quite different on different islands. Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came up with a theory of natural selection and gradual evolution over time.

In his theory, in the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.

Darwin continued to refine his theory, and would intensively breed plants to work on his theories. However, realizing how controversial his ideas waere, Darwin delayed publishing them. It was not until learning that another naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, had developed similar ideas, that Darwin was galvanized into publishing his own book. In 1859, the ground-breaking 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection' was published, which immediately gained widespread interest and attention.

Darwin died on April 19,1882. He was given a state burial at Westminster Abbey.

From paragraph 7, We know that Darwin was not .... enough to publish his book earlier.

• proud

• doubtful

• selective

• delighted

• confident