Ulangan Harian XII (Discussion text)

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." What is the main purpose of the text?

• persuade readers to support online learning

• criticize weaknesses of online learning

• present a balanced discussion on online learning

• describe how online learning works

• reject traditional education

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." Which sentence signals a shift from supporting to opposing views?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 6

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." The phrase "from one standpoint" implies that the writer:

• agrees completely with proponents

• limits the argument to a single perspective

• prepares readers for counterargument

• rejects opposing views

• presents emotional reasoning

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." Which idea is presented as a drawback?

• Flexibility

• Accessibility

• Independent learning

• Reduced social interaction

• Cost-effectiveness

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." The writer’s stance can best be described as:

• strongly supportive

• strongly critical

• neutral and evaluative

• emotionally persuasive

• dismissive

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." Which statement has the weakest evidential support?

• Online learning is widely debated

• It encourages flexibility

• It is cost-effective

• It reduces social interaction

• It affects discipline in the long term

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." If the writer removed the final sentence, the text would lose:

• cohesion

• modality

• neutrality

• logical closure

• opposing views

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." Which assumption is implicitly questioned by the text?

• All students prefer online learning

• Technology always improves education

• Schools lack resources

• Teachers oppose flexibility

• Online learning is temporary

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." Which word best replaces "raise concerns" without changing meaning?

• eliminate

• emphasize

• highlight

• justify

• conclude

Read the following discussion text: "Online learning has become a widely debated issue in modern education. Proponents argue that it encourages flexibility and independent learning, allowing students to manage their own time. From one standpoint, this model appears efficient and cost-effective. In contrast, opposing views raise concerns about reduced social interaction and declining motivation. Although evidence supports its accessibility, the long-term effects on students’ discipline remain uncertain. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh both sides before reaching a reasoned conclusion." The discussion text achieves balance mainly by:

• providing statistics

• using emotional appeal

• presenting proponents and opposing views

• giving strong recommendations

• rejecting assumptions