WorksheetsTO 2 English Reading
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 3hrs 55mins
Lawang Sewu in Indonesian means "Thousand Doors". Semarang residents call it that because the building has a door and a large window doors that resemble a very large number. This building was designed by Dutch architect JF C. Citroen of Firma Klinkhamer and B.J. Quendag in 1903 and was completed in 1907. This building was originally used for offices Spoorweg Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij or NIS, the Dutch railway company.
The building overlooks the Wilhelmina Park is now better known as complex Tugu Muda. In front of Lawang Sewu first tram rails crossing the city of Semarang, majoring fur â € "Jomblang. Aerial photos taken in 1927 still shows this perangkutan track.
After Japan took over the Dutch in Indonesia in 1942, the basement of this building which was formerly a sewer in the "magic" into the dungeon at once sewer water. The house is also a silent witness to a fierce battle between the people of Indonesia to the Japanese army known as the Battle of Five Days in Semarang (October 14, 1945 - October 19, 1945). To commemorate the historic event, a few years later, the government built a stele in the courtyard Wilhelmina Park is now known as Monument Muida
Ancient buildings and magnificent two-story after independence used as Indonesia Railway Bureau office (DKARI) or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Moreover once used as the Office of National Infrastructures Regional Military Command (Kodam IV / Diponegoro) and Regional Office (Regional Office) Department of Transportation Central Java.
Question:
The writer’s intention to write the text is to ….
persuade the readers about the background story of Lawang Sewu
inform the readers of the events that happened in the building
describe Lawang Sewu as an important historical building
tell the readers about the meaning of Lawang Sewu
inform the readers who built the building
Lawang Sewu in Indonesian means "Thousand Doors". Semarang residents call it that because the building has a door and a large window doors that resemble a very large number. This building was designed by Dutch architect JF C. Citroen of Firma Klinkhamer and B.J. Quendag in 1903 and was completed in 1907. This building was originally used for offices Spoorweg Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij or NIS, the Dutch railway company.
The building overlooks the Wilhelmina Park is now better known as complex Tugu Muda. In front of Lawang Sewu first tram rails crossing the city of Semarang, majoring fur â € "Jomblang. Aerial photos taken in 1927 still shows this perangkutan track.
After Japan took over the Dutch in Indonesia in 1942, the basement of this building which was formerly a sewer in the "magic" into the dungeon at once sewer water. The house is also a silent witness to a fierce battle between the people of Indonesia to the Japanese army known as the Battle of Five Days in Semarang (October 14, 1945 - October 19, 1945). To commemorate the historic event, a few years later, the government built a stele in the courtyard Wilhelmina Park is now known as Monument Muida
Ancient buildings and magnificent two-story after independence used as Indonesia Railway Bureau office (DKARI) or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Moreover once used as the Office of National Infrastructures Regional Military Command (Kodam IV / Diponegoro) and Regional Office (Regional Office) Department of Transportation Central Java.
Question:
The Dutch first used the building for ….
Office of National Infrastructures Regional Military Command
(Regional Office) Department of Transportation Central Java
the offices of the Dutch railway company
one of the tourist attractions in the city
a conference building
Lawang Sewu in Indonesian means "Thousand Doors". Semarang residents call it that because the building has a door and a large window doors that resemble a very large number. This building was designed by Dutch architect JF C. Citroen of Firma Klinkhamer and B.J. Quendag in 1903 and was completed in 1907. This building was originally used for offices Spoorweg Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij or NIS, the Dutch railway company.
The building overlooks the Wilhelmina Park is now better known as complex Tugu Muda. In front of Lawang Sewu first tram rails crossing the city of Semarang, majoring fur â € "Jomblang. Aerial photos taken in 1927 still shows this perangkutan track.
After Japan took over the Dutch in Indonesia in 1942, the basement of this building which was formerly a sewer in the "magic" into the dungeon at once sewer water. The house is also a silent witness to a fierce battle between the people of Indonesia to the Japanese army known as the Battle of Five Days in Semarang (October 14, 1945 - October 19, 1945). To commemorate the historic event, a few years later, the government built a stele in the courtyard Wilhelmina Park is now known as Monument Muida
Ancient buildings and magnificent two-story after independence used as Indonesia Railway Bureau office (DKARI) or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Moreover once used as the Office of National Infrastructures Regional Military Command (Kodam IV / Diponegoro) and Regional Office (Regional Office) Department of Transportation Central Java.
Question:
Ancient buildings and magnificent two-story after independence used as Indonesia Railway Bureau office (DKARI) or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. (Paragraph 4)
The underlined words above refer to ….
Lawang Sewu
Wilhelmina Park
Monument Muida
Tugu Muda complex
The building basement
ANNOUNCEMENT
Our school will celebrate its 17th anniversary on:
Day, date : Saturday, 17 February 2020
Place : Sports Hall
Time : 8.00 am – 11.00 am
To highlight this event, a special bazaar will be held together with a music show of the school band featuring a well-known singer. All the teachers and students are supposed to attend this celebration. For this reason, all school extracurricular activities at school such as basketball, Martial art, Football and English Sunday meeting will not be done for that day.
Principal
Question:
The school will not have all the extracurricular activities on that day because ….
nobody is interested in playing basketball in the sports hall that day
there will be a music show performed by all students of the school
the sports hall will be used for the school anniversary celebration
all students have to attend the school anniversary celebration
all students have played football and basketball for 3 days
ANNOUNCEMENT
Our school will celebrate its 17th anniversary on:
Day, date : Saturday, 17 February 2020
Place : Sports Hall
Time : 8.00 am – 11.00 am
To highlight this event, a special bazaar will be held together with a music show of the school band featuring a well-known singer. All the teachers and students are supposed to attend this celebration. For this reason, all school extracurricular activities at school such as basketball, Martial art, Football and English Sunday meeting will not be done for that day.
Principal
Question:
What will the school do to celebrate its anniversary?
Participate in the marching band competition.
Hold a special bazaar and music show.
Do all extracurricular activities.
Have a martial art competition.
Invite a well-known singer.
The Battle of Surabaya was fought between pro-independence Indonesian soldiers and militia against British and British Indian troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution.
The peak of the battle was in November 1945. The battle was the heaviest single battle of the revolution and became a national symbol of Indonesian resistance. Fighting broke out on 30 October after the British commander, Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed in a skirmish. Although the Colonial forces largely captured the city in three days, the poorly armed Republicans fought for three weeks, and thousands died as the population fled to the countryside.
The battle and defense mounted by the Indonesians galvanized the nation in support of independence and helped garner international attention. For the Dutch, it removed any doubt that the Republic was not simply a gang of collaborators without popular support. It also had the effect of convincing Britain that wisdom lay on the side of neutrality in the revolution; within a few years, in fact, Britain would support the Republican cause in the United Nations.
Considered a heroic effort by Indonesians, the battle helped galvanize Indonesian and international support for Indonesian independence. 10 November is celebrated annually as Heroes’ Day.
Question:
The purpose of writing the text is to inform the readers ….
that Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed in a skirmish
that 10th November is celebrated annually as Heroes’ Day
that Surabaya Battle broke out on 30 October after Mallaby was killed
about the number of Indonesian soldiers who fought in Surabaya Battle
about the heroic effort of the revolutionary battle for Indonesian independence
The Battle of Surabaya was fought between pro-independence Indonesian soldiers and militia against British and British Indian troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution.
The peak of the battle was in November 1945. The battle was the heaviest single battle of the revolution and became a national symbol of Indonesian resistance. Fighting broke out on 30 October after the British commander, Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed in a skirmish. Although the Colonial forces largely captured the city in three days, the poorly armed Republicans fought for three weeks, and thousands died as the population fled to the countryside.
The battle and defense mounted by the Indonesians galvanized the nation in support of independence and helped garner international attention. For the Dutch, it removed any doubt that the Republic was not simply a gang of collaborators without popular support. It also had the effect of convincing Britain that wisdom lay on the side of neutrality in the revolution; within a few years, in fact, Britain would support the Republican cause in the United Nations.
Considered a heroic effort by Indonesians, the battle helped galvanize Indonesian and international support for Indonesian independence. 10 November is celebrated annually as Heroes’ Day.
Question:
What happened during the three weeks battles of the poorly armed Republicans in Surabaya Battle?
Thousands died while people fled to the countryside.
International supported Indonesian independence.
Indonesian people's battle spirit was increasing.
Colonial forces were captured in the city.
Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed.
The Battle of Surabaya was fought between pro-independence Indonesian soldiers and militia against British and British Indian troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution.
The peak of the battle was in November 1945. The battle was the heaviest single battle of the revolution and became a national symbol of Indonesian resistance. Fighting broke out on 30 October after the British commander, Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed in a skirmish. Although the Colonial forces largely captured the city in three days, the poorly armed Republicans fought for three weeks, and thousands died as the population fled to the countryside.
The battle and defense mounted by the Indonesians galvanized the nation in support of independence and helped garner international attention. For the Dutch, it removed any doubt that the Republic was not simply a gang of collaborators without popular support. It also had the effect of convincing Britain that wisdom lay on the side of neutrality in the revolution; within a few years, in fact, Britain would support the Republican cause in the United Nations.
Considered a heroic effort by Indonesians, the battle helped galvanize Indonesian and international support for Indonesian independence. 10 November is celebrated annually as Heroes’ Day.
Question:
What is mainly discussed in paragraphs 2 and 3?
Both paragraphs discuss that the Surabaya battle was the heaviest and mounted to support independence.
Both paragraphs discuss the effect of convincing Britain that wisdom lay on the side of neutrality in the revolution.
Both paragraphs discuss thousands died as the population fled to the countryside.
Both paragraphs discuss Brigadier A. W. S.Mallaby’s death in the battle.
Both paragraphs discuss the Colonial forces which captured the city in three days.
The Battle of Surabaya was fought between pro-independence Indonesian soldiers and militia against British and British Indian troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution.
The peak of the battle was in November 1945. The battle was the heaviest single battle of the revolution and became a national symbol of Indonesian resistance. Fighting broke out on 30 October after the British commander, Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed in a skirmish. Although the Colonial forces largely captured the city in three days, the poorly armed Republicans fought for three weeks, and thousands died as the population fled to the countryside.
The battle and defense mounted by the Indonesians galvanized the nation in support of independence and helped garner international attention. For the Dutch, it removed any doubt that the Republic was not simply a gang of collaborators without popular support. It also had the effect of convincing Britain that wisdom lay on the side of neutrality in the revolution; within a few years, in fact, Britain would support the Republican cause in the United Nations.
Considered a heroic effort by Indonesians, the battle helped galvanize Indonesian and international support for Indonesian independence. 10 November is celebrated annually as Heroes’ Day.
Question:
‘Fighting broke out on 30 October after the British commander, Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby was killed in a skirmish’.
The best paraphrase to replace the sentence above is ‘Brigadier A. W. S. Mallaby … in skirmish before fighting … out on 30 October.’
has been killed - broke
had been killed - broke
killed - has broken
killed - had broken
had killed - broke
Once upon a time in Bali, There lived a man and his wife. They have been married but no children. They prayed to God for a child. God finally granted them, then they had a baby boy. The baby was extraordinary. The baby ate a lot. He was getting bigger and bigger. His body was as big as a buffalo then people called him Kebo Iwa. Kebo Iwa’s parents spent a lot of money to buy his food. They finally went bankrupt. They had no other choice but to ask the villagers to help them provide the food.
The villagers worked together to cook and build a big house for Kebo Iwa as he had a very big body. After a few months, the villagers also couldn’t afford to cook him the food anymore then, they just prepared the raw materials. Kebo Iwa agreed and as an expression of his gratitude to the villagers, he helped built a dam, dug wells, and he also protected the villagers from animals and people who wanted to attack their village.
Meanwhile, the kingdom of Majapahit was planning to attack Bali. They knew that they could not conquer Bali with Kebo Iwa there. Majapahit then planned something. They were pretending to invite Kebo Iwa to Majapahit to help them dig some wells. When Kebo Iwa was busy digging a well, the Majapahit troops covered the well. Kebo Iwa was buried alive. After the death of Kebo Iwa, Bali was conquered by Majapahit. Until now, people still remember Kebo Iwa because he had done a lot for Bali.
Question:
What can we learn from the story?
We can make good cooperation with a giant.
Always remember the cruel of Majapahit troops.
Don’t feed the giant because it will end up your food.
Look after the giant because he will help you one day.
People will always remember the kindness we have made.
Once upon a time in Bali, There lived a man and his wife. They have been married but no children. They prayed to God for a child. God finally granted them, then they had a baby boy. The baby was extraordinary. The baby ate a lot. He was getting bigger and bigger. His body was as big as a buffalo then people called him Kebo Iwa. Kebo Iwa’s parents spent a lot of money to buy his food. They finally went bankrupt. They had no other choice but to ask the villagers to help them provide the food.
The villagers worked together to cook and build a big house for Kebo Iwa as he had a very big body. After a few months, the villagers also couldn’t afford to cook him the food anymore then, they just prepared the raw materials. Kebo Iwa agreed and as an expression of his gratitude to the villagers, he helped built a dam, dug wells, and he also protected the villagers from animals and people who wanted to attack their village.
Meanwhile, the kingdom of Majapahit was planning to attack Bali. They knew that they could not conquer Bali with Kebo Iwa there. Majapahit then planned something. They were pretending to invite Kebo Iwa to Majapahit to help them dig some wells. When Kebo Iwa was busy digging a well, the Majapahit troops covered the well. Kebo Iwa was buried alive. After the death of Kebo Iwa, Bali was conquered by Majapahit. Until now, people still remember Kebo Iwa because he had done a lot for Bali.
Question:
What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?
To inform the readers about Kebo Iwa’s fate.
To amuse the readers about the Balinese giant.
To tell the readers about the kindness of Kebo Iwa.
To explain how important having good cooperation.
To entertain the readers about the story of Kebo Iwa.
Once upon a time in Bali, There lived a man and his wife. They have been married but no children. They prayed to God for a child. God finally granted them, then they had a baby boy. The baby was extraordinary. The baby ate a lot. He was getting bigger and bigger. His body was as big as a buffalo then people called him Kebo Iwa. Kebo Iwa’s parents spent a lot of money to buy his food. They finally went bankrupt. They had no other choice but to ask the villagers to help them provide the food.
The villagers worked together to cook and build a big house for Kebo Iwa as he had a very big body. After a few months, the villagers also couldn’t afford to cook him the food anymore then, they just prepared the raw materials. Kebo Iwa agreed and as an expression of his gratitude to the villagers, he helped built a dam, dug wells, and he also protected the villagers from animals and people who wanted to attack their village.
Meanwhile, the kingdom of Majapahit was planning to attack Bali. They knew that they could not conquer Bali with Kebo Iwa there. Majapahit then planned something. They were pretending to invite Kebo Iwa to Majapahit to help them dig some wells. When Kebo Iwa was busy digging a well, the Majapahit troops covered the well. Kebo Iwa was buried alive. After the death of Kebo Iwa, Bali was conquered by Majapahit. Until now, people still remember Kebo Iwa because he had done a lot for Bali.
Question:
What is mainly discussed in the first and the second paragraph?
The first paragraph tells about Kebo Iwa's parents ' joy with having a new baby and the second paragraph tells about the problems of the villagers.
The first paragraph tells about Kebo Iwa’s parents' problem in providing their son's food and the second paragraph tells the solution for it.
The first paragraph discusses Kebo Iwa’s growth and the second paragraph is about the villagers.
The first paragraph describes the performance of Kebo Iwa and the second paragraph tells about the villagers' problems.
The first paragraph discusses Kebo Iwa’s parents and the second paragraph tells about the villagers.
Once upon a time in Bali, There lived a man and his wife. They have been married but no children. They prayed to God for a child. God finally granted them, then they had a baby boy. The baby was extraordinary. The baby ate a lot. He was getting bigger and bigger. His body was as big as a buffalo then people called him Kebo Iwa. Kebo Iwa’s parents spent a lot of money to buy his food. They finally went bankrupt. They had no other choice but to ask the villagers to help them provide the food.
The villagers worked together to cook and build a big house for Kebo Iwa as he had a very big body. After a few months, the villagers also couldn’t afford to cook him the food anymore then, they just prepared the raw materials. Kebo Iwa agreed and as an expression of his gratitude to the villagers, he helped built a dam, dug wells, and he also protected the villagers from animals and people who wanted to attack their village.
Meanwhile, the kingdom of Majapahit was planning to attack Bali. They knew that they could not conquer Bali with Kebo Iwa there. Majapahit then planned something. They were pretending to invite Kebo Iwa to Majapahit to help them dig some wells. When Kebo Iwa was busy digging a well, the Majapahit troops covered the well. Kebo Iwa was buried alive. After the death of Kebo Iwa, Bali was conquered by Majapahit. Until now, people still remember Kebo Iwa because he had done a lot for Bali.
Question:
What is the meaning of the sentence ‘After the death of Kebo Iwa, Bali was conquered by Majapahit.’ in the last paragraph of the text above?
Majapahit attacked Bali.
Bali revenged Majapahit.
Majapahit gave Bali freedom.
Bali and Majapahit made an agreement.
Majapahit ruled Bali after Kebo Iwa’s death.
Read the song lyrics below.
She calls out to the man on the street. 'Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep, Is there somewhere you can tell me?'
He walks on, doesn't look back. He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street. Seems embarrassed to be there
Oh think twice, it's another day for you and me in paradise
Oh think twice, 'cause it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise, think about it
She calls out to the man on the street. He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet. She can't walk but she's trying
Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for you and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise, think about it
Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do?
Oh Lord, there must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face. You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place. Cause she didn't fit in there
Oh think twice, 'cause another day for you and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise, just think about it, think about it
It's just another day for you and me in paradise
Question:
What can we learn from the above song lyric?
Don’t be a beggar.
No one ignores to homeless people.
Paradise is suitable for homeless people.
We should care and help homeless people.
We should think twice to help homeless people.
Read the song lyrics below.
She calls out to the man on the street. 'Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep, Is there somewhere you can tell me?'
He walks on, doesn't look back. He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street. Seems embarrassed to be there
Oh think twice, it's another day for you and me in paradise
Oh think twice, 'cause it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise, think about it
She calls out to the man on the street. He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet. She can't walk but she's trying
Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for you and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise, think about it
Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do?
Oh Lord, there must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face. You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place. Cause she didn't fit in there
Oh think twice, 'cause another day for you and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise, just think about it, think about it
It's just another day for you and me in paradise
Question:
What does the sentence ‘Oh think twice, 'cause another day for you and me in paradise’ in the above song lyric mean?
Paradise is the place where they live.
They feel they live in a different day from us.
They are so happy to live in the same paradise.
How they think our lives are paradise compared to theirs.
One day when they die they will live in the same paradise with us.
The principal
Monti curly High school
Supreme state, OmahaTo,
Mr. and Mrs. Nohara
284 Broadway, 4th street
Date: 24 August 2015
Subject: invitation to the upcoming parent-teacher meeting
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nohara,
On behalf of the Monty curly High school, I am informing you about the next parent-teacher meeting. The meeting will be held on 1st September. Please judge this letter as a formal invitation to the parent-teacher meeting.
We are very pleased that you are one of the parents that take a good interest in their child’s life. We hope that just like before, you will also attend this meeting. The teachers want to discuss some things about your daughter with you. Please don’t be panic because there is anything to anxiety or concern about but still it will be better if you can meet with Sichuan’s teachers in person and discuss how your daughter is doing in the school and if she needs an extra push from her parents at home. I hope we have given you sufficient time to organize your schedule for this meeting and we are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Yours sincerely,
Tierra Thompson
Question:
What is the main point that will be discussed in the meeting?
The things that were most complained by parents.
Things about what the student is doing at school.
An agreement between school and parents.
The new school regulations.
The students’ discipline.
The principal
Monti curly High school
Supreme state, OmahaTo,
Mr. and Mrs. Nohara
284 Broadway, 4th street
Date: 24 August 2015
Subject: invitation to the upcoming parent-teacher meeting
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nohara,
On behalf of the Monty curly High school, I am informing you about the next parent-teacher meeting. The meeting will be held on 1st September. Please judge this letter as a formal invitation to the parent-teacher meeting.
We are very pleased that you are one of the parents that take a good interest in their child’s life. We hope that just like before, you will also attend this meeting. The teachers want to discuss some things about your daughter with you. Please don’t be panic because there is anything to anxiety or concern about but still it will be better if you can meet with Sichuan’s teachers in person and discuss how your daughter is doing in the school and if she needs an extra push from her parents at home. I hope we have given you sufficient time to organize your schedule for this meeting and we are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Yours sincerely,
Tierra Thompson
Question:
What is the writer’s suggestion to the invitees in responding to the letter?
They should not be panic since there is nothing to worry about.
They should tell the truth about their daughter’s attitude.
Their daughter needs an extra push from her parents
They should arrange the other parents’ meeting.
They should organize the meeting.
Most of the people find it tough to speak or give a presentation in a public forum. This essay will delve into the reasons behind such difficulties and discuss why this skill should be taught as a part of the school curriculum.
Most of us are not very confident about our knowledge and wisdom. So, when someone is giving a lecture or a presentation to a house full of audience, in the hope of establishing his positive qualities, he loses his fluency and sometimes ends up providing wrong information. Looking confident on such a platform is another important trait, and in most cases, it is evident that the speaker lacks this charm. Without the skill to interest the audience, it becomes impossible to continue the session for long. So, to keep the listeners active and focused, public speaking skill is hugely important. Since it is extremely important to develop public speaking skills, teaching them at school is the most effective way.
They should be motivated regularly to look beyond their mistakes and concentrate on speaking with fluency and coherence. If they are nurtured daily, they will definitely become engaging speakers others find easy to converse with. This will also help them land good job opportunities in various sectors. Who knows that some of the students may even become influential social activists like Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi, who can inspire the countrymen to achieve great success by their words.
To sum up, public speaking should definitely be taught in school and given equal importance like any other subjects.
Question:
What is the benefit of reading the text above? The reader will get the reason why….
Mahatma Gandhi had a good speaking skills
teachers should motivate their students to speak
public speaking skills should be taught at school
students have to learn about public speaking skills
Public speaking skills will help students in getting a job
Most of the people find it tough to speak or give a presentation in a public forum. This essay will delve into the reasons behind such difficulties and discuss why this skill should be taught as a part of the school curriculum.
Most of us are not very confident about our knowledge and wisdom. So, when someone is giving a lecture or a presentation to a house full of audience, in the hope of establishing his positive qualities, he loses his fluency and sometimes ends up providing wrong information. Looking confident on such a platform is another important trait, and in most cases, it is evident that the speaker lacks this charm. Without the skill to interest the audience, it becomes impossible to continue the session for long. So, to keep the listeners active and focused, public speaking skill is hugely important. Since it is extremely important to develop public speaking skills, teaching them at school is the most effective way.
They should be motivated regularly to look beyond their mistakes and concentrate on speaking with fluency and coherence. If they are nurtured daily, they will definitely become engaging speakers others find easy to converse with. This will also help them land good job opportunities in various sectors. Who knows that some of the students may even become influential social activists like Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi, who can inspire the countrymen to achieve great success by their words.
To sum up, public speaking should definitely be taught in school and given equal importance like any other subjects.
Question:
Based on the text above, why public speaking skills are very important? Because students ….
need public speaking skills to be a famous person like Mahatma Gandhi
have a lack of confidence to speak in front of the audience and their teachers
think that public speaking skills are difficult to learn and to apply in everyday life
have to increase their confidence and interest audience’s attention when they speak
have many difficulties when they have to persuade the audience about a case discussed
Most of the people find it tough to speak or give a presentation in a public forum. This essay will delve into the reasons behind such difficulties and discuss why this skill should be taught as a part of the school curriculum.
Most of us are not very confident about our knowledge and wisdom. So, when someone is giving a lecture or a presentation to a house full of audience, in the hope of establishing his positive qualities, he loses his fluency and sometimes ends up providing wrong information. Looking confident on such a platform is another important trait, and in most cases, it is evident that the speaker lacks this charm. Without the skill to interest the audience, it becomes impossible to continue the session for long. So, to keep the listeners active and focused, public speaking skill is hugely important. Since it is extremely important to develop public speaking skills, teaching them at school is the most effective way.
They should be motivated regularly to look beyond their mistakes and concentrate on speaking with fluency and coherence. If they are nurtured daily, they will definitely become engaging speakers others find easy to converse with. This will also help them land good job opportunities in various sectors. Who knows that some of the students may even become influential social activists like Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi, who can inspire the countrymen to achieve great success by their words.
To sum up, public speaking should definitely be taught in school and given equal importance like any other subjects.
Question:
Complete this sentence with a suitable conjunction.
He loses his fluency and sometimes ends up providing wrong information … he is not very confident about his knowledge and wisdom.
therefore
although
whereas
because
unless
701 – 235 Sherbrooke St.
Montreal, QC H3C 1L4
January 11, 2020
Dear Frank,
All the best to you for the New Year! How are things going in the Land of the Rising Sun? I must say, I really envy you getting that Tokyo gig with the company. Somehow they overlooked me on that one and I am forced to slug it out here through another frigid and snowy Montreal winter.
I am quite busy these days on the Branscombe Systems Project. We are entering Phase Two now, and that is expected to run for three years, at least. Frank Schindler is Senior Project Manager and I am Team Leader of the Embedded Systems Group. I am enjoying it so far. Whether I will feel the same way in three years, I am not sure. By then I might be ready to join you in Japan.
I am still managing to get in two or three matches per week. What about squash in Japan? Have you been able to play any over there? Are there even any squash courts? I suppose since you are in Tokyo there must be some. Let me know.
I have to go now and attend to family duties. Jonathon needs some help with his homework and Angie wants me to fix something in the kitchen.
Keep me posted whenever you can. I really enjoy receiving your letters and getting the details of your life in Japan.
Your squash buddy,
Dave
Question:
What is the intention of the writer in writing the letter above?
To inform the reader that he enjoys getting the details about Japan.
To inform about his personal feeling and activities to the reader.
To retell the reader about his hobby in playing squash sport.
To tell about his personal thought about squash and Japan.
To persuade the letter receiver that he is very busy.
701 – 235 Sherbrooke St.
Montreal, QC H3C 1L4
January 11, 2020
Dear Frank,
All the best to you for the New Year! How are things going in the Land of the Rising Sun? I must say, I really envy you getting that Tokyo gig with the company. Somehow they overlooked me on that one and I am forced to slug it out here through another frigid and snowy Montreal winter.
I am quite busy these days on the Branscombe Systems Project. We are entering Phase Two now, and that is expected to run for three years, at least. Frank Schindler is Senior Project Manager and I am Team Leader of the Embedded Systems Group. I am enjoying it so far. Whether I will feel the same way in three years, I am not sure. By then I might be ready to join you in Japan.
I am still managing to get in two or three matches per week. What about squash in Japan? Have you been able to play any over there? Are there even any squash courts? I suppose since you are in Tokyo there must be some. Let me know.
I have to go now and attend to family duties. Jonathon needs some help with his homework and Angie wants me to fix something in the kitchen.
Keep me posted whenever you can. I really enjoy receiving your letters and getting the details of your life in Japan.
Your squash buddy,
Dave
Question:
When will Dave join Frank in Japan? After Dave ….
manages squash sport three matcher per week in Montreal
works on the Branscombe Systems Project for three years
has detail information from Frank about squash in Japan
helps Angie in fixing something in the kitchen
receives a reply letter from Frank in Japan
There are any area where rain falls is vulnerable to floods, though rain is not the only cause. A flood occurs when water inundates land that is normally dry, which can happen in a multitude of ways.
Excessive rain, a ruptured dam or levee, rapid melting of snow or ice, or even an unfortunately placed beaver dam can overwhelm a river, spreading over the adjacent land, called a floodplain. Coastal flooding occurs when a large storm or tsunami causes the sea to surge inland.
Most floods take hours or even days to develop, giving residents time to prepare or evacuate. Others generate quickly and with little warning. So-called flash floods can be extremely
dangerous, instantly turning a babbling brook or even a dry wash into rushing rapids that sweep everything in their path downstream.
Climate change is increasing the risk of floods worldwide, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas, because of its role in extreme weather events and rising seas. The increase in temperatures that accompanies global warming can contribute to hurricanes that move more slowly and
drop more rain, funneling moisture into atmospheric rivers.
When floodwaters recede, affected areas are often blanketed in silt and mud. The water and landscape can be contaminated with hazardous materials such as sharp debris, pesticides, fuel, and untreated sewage. Potentially dangerous mold blooms can quickly overwhelm water-soaked structures.
Residents of flooded areas can be left without power and clean drinking water, leading to outbreaks of deadly waterborne diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, and cholera.
Question:
The benefit of reading the text above is that the readers will get some information about …
why the flood occurs
how the flood causes damage
why climate change is dangerous
how water is contaminated with pesticides
how a large storm causes the sea to surge inland
There are any area where rain falls is vulnerable to floods, though rain is not the only cause. A flood occurs when water inundates land that is normally dry, which can happen in a multitude of ways.
Excessive rain, a ruptured dam or levee, rapid melting of snow or ice, or even an unfortunately placed beaver dam can overwhelm a river, spreading over the adjacent land, called a floodplain. Coastal flooding occurs when a large storm or tsunami causes the sea to surge inland.
Most floods take hours or even days to develop, giving residents time to prepare or evacuate. Others generate quickly and with little warning. So-called flash floods can be extremely
dangerous, instantly turning a babbling brook or even a dry wash into rushing rapids that sweep everything in their path downstream.
Climate change is increasing the risk of floods worldwide, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas, because of its role in extreme weather events and rising seas. The increase in temperatures that accompanies global warming can contribute to hurricanes that move more slowly and
drop more rain, funneling moisture into atmospheric rivers.
When floodwaters recede, affected areas are often blanketed in silt and mud. The water and landscape can be contaminated with hazardous materials such as sharp debris, pesticides, fuel, and untreated sewage. Potentially dangerous mold blooms can quickly overwhelm water-soaked structures.
Residents of flooded areas can be left without power and clean drinking water, leading to outbreaks of deadly waterborne diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, and cholera.
Question:
How does Coastal flooding occur? When ….
climate change increases flood risk globally
the land is usually dry and inundated by water
water is contaminated with hazardous materials
the areas affected are often blanketed in silt and mud
a great storm or tsunami causes the inland sea to flood
There are any area where rain falls is vulnerable to floods, though rain is not the only cause. A flood occurs when water inundates land that is normally dry, which can happen in a multitude of ways.
Excessive rain, a ruptured dam or levee, rapid melting of snow or ice, or even an unfortunately placed beaver dam can overwhelm a river, spreading over the adjacent land, called a floodplain. Coastal flooding occurs when a large storm or tsunami causes the sea to surge inland.
Most floods take hours or even days to develop, giving residents time to prepare or evacuate. Others generate quickly and with little warning. So-called flash floods can be extremely dangerous, instantly turning a babbling brook or even a dry wash into rushing rapids that sweep everything in their path downstream.
Climate change is increasing the risk of floods worldwide, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas, because of its role in extreme weather events and rising seas. The increase in temperatures that accompanies global warming can contribute to hurricanes that move more slowly and
drop more rain, funneling moisture into atmospheric rivers.
When floodwaters recede, affected areas are often blanketed in silt and mud. The water and landscape can be contaminated with hazardous materials such as sharp debris, pesticides, fuel, and untreated sewage. Potentially dangerous mold blooms can quickly overwhelm water-soaked structures.
Residents of flooded areas can be left without power and clean drinking water, leading to outbreaks of deadly waterborne diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, and cholera.
Question:
Based on the text above, what is the main difference between paragraphs 4 and 5?
Paragraph 4 addresses the rising risk of flooding as a result of climate change, but paragraph 5 notes that floodwater decreases.
Paragraph 4 describes the atmospheric river but paragraph 5 discusses the river and the polluted environment.
Paragraph 4 explains the climate change but paragraph 5 describes the contaminated river.
Paragraph 4 talks about global warming but paragraph 5 tells about the danger of watersoaked.
Paragraph 4 explains the extreme weather but paragraph 5 clarifies hazardous materials.
There are any area where rain falls is vulnerable to floods, though rain is not the only cause. A flood occurs when water inundates land that is normally dry, which can happen in a multitude of ways.
Excessive rain, a ruptured dam or levee, rapid melting of snow or ice, or even an unfortunately placed beaver dam can overwhelm a river, spreading over the adjacent land, called a floodplain. Coastal flooding occurs when a large storm or tsunami causes the sea to surge inland.
Most floods take hours or even days to develop, giving residents time to prepare or evacuate. Others generate quickly and with little warning. So-called flash floods can be extremely
dangerous, instantly turning a babbling brook or even a dry wash into rushing rapids that sweep everything in their path downstream.
Climate change is increasing the risk of floods worldwide, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas, because of its role in extreme weather events and rising seas. The increase in temperatures that accompanies global warming can contribute to hurricanes that move more slowly and
drop more rain, funneling moisture into atmospheric rivers.
When floodwaters recede, affected areas are often blanketed in silt and mud. The water and landscape can be contaminated with hazardous materials such as sharp debris, pesticides, fuel, and untreated sewage. Potentially dangerous mold blooms can quickly overwhelm water-soaked structures.
Residents of flooded areas can be left without power and clean drinking water, leading to outbreaks of deadly waterborne diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, and cholera.
Question:
What is causing the sea to flood on the continent?
Silt
Mud
Rain
Flood
Tsunami
Shenna Hopton
08/05/14
1 Main Street, New Cityland, CA 91010
Home: (555) 322-7337
example-email@example.com
Shauna Bastien
Fleetwings Works
878 Torch Lane
New Cityland, CA 91010
(555) 323-9857
RE: Chief Accountant, Ref# 878732
Dear Ms. Bastien,
It is with a high level of interest that I submit my application for the position of Chief Accountant, posted on LinkedIn. My effective leadership and problem-solving abilities make me the perfect candidate for this role
With over 15 years of experience in finance, I can apply a unique combination of skills to achieve positive outcomes when managing the challenges of this role. My experience includes preparing and analyzing all financial reports and statements and I kept detailed financial records for the company. I have developed and maintained company budgets, preparing monthly reports and submitting reports to upper management for reviews. As an analytical thinker, I continually monitor all departments to look for ways to improve production, cut expenses, and stakeholders meet financial objectives.
The attached resume provides further detail about how my qualifications as a Chief Accountant are a match for your team’s needs; my comprehensive hands-on experience and formal training will make me an excellent addition to your organization. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to set up a time to discuss how I can benefit your organization.
Thank you for reviewing this letter and the accompanying material.
Sincerely,
Shenna Hopton
Question:
As a learner, what is the benefit of reading the above letter?
The letter can be a guidance of the learner in writing an application letter.
A. The learner infers that an application letter is a part of personal writing.
The learner can conclude that writing an application letter is not easy.
The letter can be one of the learner’s reading text sources.
The knowledge of writing a business letter improves.
Shenna Hopton
08/05/14
1 Main Street, New Cityland, CA 91010
Home: (555) 322-7337
example-email@example.com
Shauna Bastien
Fleetwings Works
878 Torch Lane
New Cityland, CA 91010
(555) 323-9857
RE: Chief Accountant, Ref# 878732
Dear Ms. Bastien,
It is with a high level of interest that I submit my application for the position of Chief Accountant, posted on LinkedIn. My effective leadership and problem-solving abilities make me the perfect candidate for this role
With over 15 years of experience in finance, I can apply a unique combination of skills to achieve positive outcomes when managing the challenges of this role. My experience includes preparing and analyzing all financial reports and statements and I kept detailed financial records for the company. I have developed and maintained company budgets, preparing monthly reports and submitting reports to upper management for reviews. As an analytical thinker, I continually monitor all departments to look for ways to improve production, cut expenses, and stakeholders meet financial objectives.
The attached resume provides further detail about how my qualifications as a Chief Accountant are a match for your team’s needs; my comprehensive hands-on experience and formal training will make me an excellent addition to your organization. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to set up a time to discuss how I can benefit your organization.
Thank you for reviewing this letter and the accompanying material.
Sincerely,
Shenna Hopton
Question:
What did Hopton do as an analytical thinker?
Monitoring all departments to find ways of improving production.
Preparing and analyzing all financial reports and statements.
Keeping detailed financial records for the company.
Developing and maintaining company budgets.
Preparing and submitting monthly reports.
To protect her harvested potatoes, a woman covers them with straw in the Cusco region of the Peruvian Andess.
Question:
What can the image and the caption above tell us?
Straw is very useful in storing potatoes.
Potatoes harvest makes the woman happy.
There is an easy way to trick potato thieves.
The woman is protecting her potatoes from a thief.
There is a simple way to store potatoes for a long time.
Question:
The underlined word ‘protect’ in ‘To protect her harvested potatoes, a woman covers them with straw in the Cusco region of the Peruvian Andess.’ as the caption of the above image means ….
keep
defend
support
preserve
converse
Jakarta. Ten Indonesian publishers, two literary agencies and an illustration agency, involving about 350 book titles, will participate in this year's Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany on Oct. 16-20. The Indonesian team will present works by authors Rio Johan, Soe Tjen Marching, Diana Rikasari and Feby Indirani on the Asean Forum stage during the international book fair.
The National Book Committee sees this year's Frankfurt Book Fair as an opportunity not only to display printed books but also content that can be placed in various multimedia platforms. The slots given to Indonesia will, therefore, include nonliterary content, such as cultural performances.
"The Frankfurt Book Fair has become a content exhibition event, which not only includes printed books but also other multimedia products. Indonesia will present the country's creative content, which hopefully can be highly regarded abroad and become an open opportunity to apply to various media," Laura Prinsloo, chairwoman of the National Book Committee, said in Jakarta on Tuesday.
"This international book event can hopefully result in even bigger opportunities for all stakeholders in the country's publishing industry. Books are not only cultural diplomacy tools but also economic means that can bring in foreign exchange," Laura said.
Indonesia will also use Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 to promote UNESCO World Book Capital City, which will host in 2022.
Question:
What is the above text about?
Books are not only cultural diplomacy tools but also economic means.
There are cultural performances in the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany.
The participation of ten Indonesian Publishers in the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany.
Indonesia will promote UNESCO World Book Capital City in the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Ten Indonesian Publishers promote their books in the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany.
Jakarta. Ten Indonesian publishers, two literary agencies and an illustration agency, involving about 350 book titles, will participate in this year's Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany on Oct. 16-20. The Indonesian team will present works by authors Rio Johan, Soe Tjen Marching, Diana Rikasari and Feby Indirani on the Asean Forum stage during the international book fair.
The National Book Committee sees this year's Frankfurt Book Fair as an opportunity not only to display printed books but also content that can be placed in various multimedia platforms. The slots given to Indonesia will, therefore, include nonliterary content, such as cultural performances.
"The Frankfurt Book Fair has become a content exhibition event, which not only includes printed books but also other multimedia products. Indonesia will present the country's creative content, which hopefully can be highly regarded abroad and become an open opportunity to apply to various media," Laura Prinsloo, chairwoman of the National Book Committee, said in Jakarta on Tuesday.
"This international book event can hopefully result in even bigger opportunities for all stakeholders in the country's publishing industry. Books are not only cultural diplomacy tools but also economic means that can bring in foreign exchange," Laura said.
Indonesia will also use Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 to promote UNESCO World Book Capital City, which will host in 2022.
Question:
What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
Indonesia will promote some cultural performances in the exhibition.
Indonesia will present the country's creative content in the exhibition.
The exhibition includes not only printed books but other digital items as well.
The exhibition includes not only cultural performances but other digital items as well.
Ten publishers from Indonesia will promote printed books and various multimedia items.
Jakarta. Ten Indonesian publishers, two literary agencies and an illustration agency, involving about 350 book titles, will participate in this year's Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany on Oct. 16-20. The Indonesian team will present works by authors Rio Johan, Soe Tjen Marching, Diana Rikasari and Feby Indirani on the Asean Forum stage during the international book fair.
The National Book Committee sees this year's Frankfurt Book Fair as an opportunity not only to display printed books but also content that can be placed in various multimedia platforms. The slots given to Indonesia will, therefore, include nonliterary content, such as cultural performances.
"The Frankfurt Book Fair has become a content exhibition event, which not only includes printed books but also other multimedia products. Indonesia will present the country's creative content, which hopefully can be highly regarded abroad and become an open opportunity to apply to various media," Laura Prinsloo, chairwoman of the National Book Committee, said in Jakarta on Tuesday.
"This international book event can hopefully result in even bigger opportunities for all stakeholders in the country's publishing industry. Books are not only cultural diplomacy tools but also economic means that can bring in foreign exchange," Laura said.
Indonesia will also use Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 to promote UNESCO World Book Capital City, which will host in 2022.
Question:
Based on the text above, we can infer that books are not only the media for increasing someone’s knowledge but also as ….
a means of the world unity
a tool of cultural diplomacy
a media of product promoting
a part of the international exhibition
a media of World Book Capital exhibition
How to Use a Blender. Chop nuts, puree soup, make a fruit smoothie. A blender is handy for these tasks and much more. Get the most out of yours by using it properly.
Firstly, Choose a flat, dry surface on which to operate your blender. Then Put the blender together. Place the blades in the retaining ring, then set the gasket over the blades and inside the ring. Screw the retaining ring firmly to the bottom of the pitcher. Be sure the retaining ring is seated correctly or you will have a leak.
Secondly, Set the pitcher onto the base and plug the blender in. Put the recipe ingredients in the pitcher. Put lid on firmly. Then, Use the Ice or Chop setting to make milkshakes, smoothies or frozen drinks. Make baby food by adding a small amount of liquid to a cup of fruit or vegetables and blending it for 15 seconds on the Puree setting. Five seconds on this setting also will smooth out lumpy gravy. Take advantage of the Pulse setting to make bread crumbs, grate chocolate, chop vegetables and make cracker crumbs. Add food to the blender through the secondary lid while the blender is running.
Finally, clean the pitcher after each use. Put a little bit of dishwashing detergent in, add enough water to fill it halfway, put the lid on, and run the blender - with lid on - on a low speed for a few seconds. Rinse the blender thoroughly. Take it apart and dry off the blades.
Question:
Which of the following is the advantage of reading the text above?
Know how to wash blender using detergent and water.
Have an information on how to make a fruit smoothie.
Have knowledge of how to make a glass of fruit juice.
Learn the ways to make a clean and durable blender.
Understand the steps of operating the blender.
How to Use a Blender. Chop nuts, puree soup, make a fruit smoothie. A blender is handy for these tasks and much more. Get the most out of yours by using it properly.
Firstly, Choose a flat, dry surface on which to operate your blender. Then Put the blender together. Place the blades in the retaining ring, then set the gasket over the blades and inside the ring. Screw the retaining ring firmly to the bottom of the pitcher. Be sure the retaining ring is seated correctly or you will have a leak.
Secondly, Set the pitcher onto the base and plug the blender in. Put the recipe ingredients in the pitcher. Put lid on firmly. Then, Use the Ice or Chop setting to make milkshakes, smoothies or frozen drinks. Make baby food by adding a small amount of liquid to a cup of fruit or vegetables and blending it for 15 seconds on the Puree setting. Five seconds on this setting also will smooth out lumpy gravy. Take advantage of the Pulse setting to make bread crumbs, grate chocolate, chop vegetables and make cracker crumbs. Add food to the blender through the secondary lid while the blender is running.
Finally, clean the pitcher after each use. Put a little bit of dishwashing detergent in, add enough water to fill it halfway, put the lid on, and run the blender - with lid on - on a low speed for a few seconds. Rinse the blender thoroughly. Take it apart and dry off the blades.
Question:
What should be the final step when using a blender?
Clean the pitcher of the blender.
Put the blender on a dry surface.
Place the blades in the retaining ring.
Take the blender apart and dry off the blades.
Put a little bit of dishwashing detergent in the pitcher.
