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ANALYTICAL EXPOSTION EXERCISES G XI

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

The communicative purpose of analytical exposition text is ...

a)

to persuade the readers or listeners that something is the case.

b)

to retell past events

c)

to give steps of doing something

d)

to tell the newsworthy event(s) of the day

2.

Introducing the topic or something in the case based on the writer’s point of view on one side of position.


Question : This statement refers to_______ of an analytical Exposition text

a)

description

b)

Argument

c)

Reiteration

d)

Thesis

3.

The argument and point of view in analytical exposition text have to be supported by ...

a)

relevant information

b)

facts and relevant information

c)

data and relevant information

d)

facts and general information

4.

Which is NOT reasonable argument related to "Children Should be put away from Laptop"?

a)

Children get difficulty in operating a laptop.

b)

Laptop engages less physical activity for children.

c)

Laptop emits radiation that will be harmful for children.

d)

Laptop may lessen children's awareness of the surrounding.

5.

Global warming is a phenomenon used to describe the gradual increase in the temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans. Global warming is not a new problem lately people are acknowledging that we are facing a serious problem. Climate change is apparent everywhere.


Based on the text, we can conclude that global warming is...

a)

the raise of Earth's atmosphere and ocean temperature

b)

is a new problem faced by human

c)

is not a severe problem

d)

the temperature of Earth's atmosphere and the oceans

6.

First of all, there is irrefutable evidence that human activities have changed the atmosphere of our earth. Since the time we have been industrializing, we started polluting our waters and air, and have been releasing greenhouse gases that contributing to global warming.


The main ideas of the paragraph is ....

a)

Human are polluting the waters

b)

Human activities are the cause of the change in Earth's atmosphere

c)

The industrialization that polluted the waters and air

d)

the greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming

7.

Secondly, according to research by the Greenpeace organization, there is evidence of extensive deforestation being carried out in Indonesia and other tropical countries around the world. These forests are used to grow crops like palm sugar, palm oil, and coffee. The impact of climate change is noticeable throughout Asia Pacific. either during hot days or too much rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorm. This has started to affect the economy as well.


Which is NOT TRUE based on the text?

a)

Deforestation is one of the causes of global warming

b)

The impact of climate change is not clearly seen in Asia Pacific

c)

Indonesia experienced massive deforestation

d)

Climate change has impact on the economy

8.

Furthermore, the shifting weather patterns have made it difficult for farmers to grow crops. A recent study has shown that due to unpredictable weather patterns, there have been lot of failed crops (Reuters, 2007)


From the text, we can infer that ....

a)

Failed crops are normal in shifting weather patterns

b)

There is benefits brought by shifting weather patterns

c)

Shifting weather patterns bring disadvantages for farmers

d)

The weather can be predicted with special tool

9.

In conclusion, global warming is not a new problem nor are we solely responsible for it. But as the citizen of the world, we have to take every possible action to help overcome this issue. it is not for us but for all the future generations to follow.


Which part belongs to the reiteration of the thesis statement?

a)

Global warming is not a new problem

b)

take every possible action to help overcome this issue

c)

But as the citizen of the world

d)

It is not for us but for all the future generations to follow

10.

The purpose of the author in writing the global warming text is to ...

a)

describe global warming to readers and how it affects people's lives

b)

persuade readers to agree with author's opinion about the harm of global warming

c)

explain to readers the meaning of global warming and its effect

d)

tell a story about global warming

11.

According to research by the Greenpeace organization, there is evidence of extensive deforestation being carried out in Indonesia and other tropical countries around the world. These forests are used to grow crops like palm sugar, palm oil, and coffee. The impact of climate change is noticeable throughout Asia Pacific. either during hot days or too much rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorm. This has started to affect the economy as well.


The main ideas of the paragraph is ....

a)

The evidence of deforestation has changed the atmosphere of the Earth

b)

The forest that has been changed into palm field

c)

The economy change because of climate change

d)

The impact of climate change in Asia Pacific

12.

We all know that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or what exercise can do for us. Here are some benefits of exercises.


The thesis statement of the text is ...

a)

we may not know why or what exercise can do for us

b)

We all know that exercise is important in our daily lives

c)

Here are some benefits of exercises.

d)

what exercise can do for us

13.

Exercise can help you to maintain a healthy weight. The more you exercise, the more calories you burn. In addition, the more muscle you develop, the higher your metabolic rate becomes, so you burn more calories even when you’re not exercising. The result? You may lose weight and look better physically which will boost your self-esteem.


From the text, we can conclude that ..

a)

Exercise is important because it burns our weight

b)

If we want to be healthy as well as look good physically, we should exercise regularly.

c)

We should maintain healthy body by burning calories

d)

If we exercise regularly, we will have problem with metabolic rate

14.

Exercise increases energy levels. Exercise improves both the strength and the efficiency of your cardiovascular system to get the oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. When your cardiovascular system works better everything seems easier and you have more energy for the fun stuff in life.


Exercise improves muscle strength. Staying active keeps muscles strong and joints, tendons and ligaments flexible, allowing you to move more easily and avoid injury. Strong muscles and ligaments reduce your risk of joint and lower back pain by keeping joints in proper alignment. They also improve coordination and balance.


Which is NOT TRUE based on the text?

a)

lower back pain is caused by staying active

b)

Energy level improves if we do exercise

c)

If we want to avoid injury, we need to make tendons flexible

d)

Things will be easier if cardiovascular system is functioning well

15.

Seat belt

...

The use of seat belts has been proven to reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident. Seat belt has become a standard component in cars. The research shows that most car accident will cause an injury to the head. Frequently, drivers or the passengers driving without seat belts die because of this. By wearing the seat belts, the injury will not happen since belts restrain our body on the car seat when the accident happens.

...


What is the function of seat belts?

a)

to reduce the traffic conditions

b)

to become a standard component in cars

c)

to reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident

d)

to increase the risk of injury in car accidents

16.

Seat belt

...

Unfortunately, many cars, especially the old ones, don’t have seat belts. This is because the traffic conditions in the past were unlike the recent traffic conditions. The designer of old cars didn’t consider a seat belt as an important part. Besides, the drivers wearing the seat belt will think that they are completely safe, so they may drive carelessly. They are safe, indeed, but how about safety of others?


Which one is TRUE according to the paragraph?

a)

the old cars don't have seat belts for their safety

b)

wearing seat belts is a bit safe

c)

the traffic conditions in the past were similar to the recent

d)

the old cars’ designer considered a seat belt as an important part

17.

Besides, the drivers wearing the seat belt will think that they are completely safe, so they may drive carelessly. They are safe, indeed, but how about safety of others?


What does the word ‘they’ refer to?

a)

cars

b)

seatbelts

c)

drivers

d)

designers

18.

Animals and marine creatures consume plastic particles along with their food. Plastic cannot be digested and thus gets trapped in their intestines. Large amount of plastic is accumulated in the intestines of various animals and sea creatures and results in serious health problems in them. Sometimes, animals gulp the entire plastic bag by mistake. This gets stuck in their throat or intestines and chokes them to death. Sea turtles are especially known to have the entire plastic bag in one go mistaking it for jelly fish. Research shows that waste plastic bags have been a major cause of untimely animal deaths.


What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

how plastic is destructive

b)

marine creatures are affected the worst by plastic waste

c)

Plastic cannot be digested

d)

Plastic results in serious health problem

e)

Plastic waste chokes the marine animals

19.

Waste plastic bags often run down with water or are blown by the wind and get trapped in the drains and sewers. Clogged sewers and drains can be a threat to the human beings as well as animals especially during rains. The water gets accumulated as the drains are blocked because of plastic bags. This can result in flood like situation and disrupt the normal life of people.


The word clogged means ...

a)

blocked

b)

flowed

c)

rushed

d)

run

e)

trapped

20.

The dioxins and furans are absorbed by these animals and stay in the food chain until they ultimately end up in our meat and dairy products. In fact, over 90% of our intake of dioxins and furans is from our diet.


The underlined word has similar in meaning to…

a)

exhausted

b)

profit

c)

absorption

d)

consumption

e)

production

21.

Cars should be banned from the city

As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents.

Firstly, cars, as we all know contribute the most of pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and trigger of asthma. Some of these illnesses are so bad that people can die from them.

Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander everywhere and cars commonly hit pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.

Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrate in your homework, and especially talk to someone.

In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.


The following sentences are true, except …

a)

the cars contribute the most of pollution in the world.

b)

the cars are very noisy.

c)

the cars can also cause many deaths and other road accidents.

d)

the car can accelerate the transport.

22.

The use of formalin and other dangerous preservatives in food has been serious problem for three reasons.


The sentence is a/an ...

a)

thesis

b)

point

c)

argument

d)

consclusion

23.

Pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the ecology and environment as well.


What is one of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides?

a)

improve ecology and environment

b)

causing the pests to become inactive

c)

helping reduce pollutants in the environment

d)

killing fish and bees

24.

Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3). The word resistant in the sentence means?

a)

weak

b)

fragile

c)

unaffected

d)

unbalanced

25.

"In conclusion, I believe that mobile phones have now become a necessary part of every day life." In which part can we find this sentence?

a)

introduction

b)

arguments

c)

recommendation

d)

reiteration