A : In my opinion, writing a letter for them is a good idea. They will read it.

B : That's not how I see it. I believe that they will not read my letter.

The underlined sentence expressed ....

Gina : What’s your opinion about the novel?

Mila : In my opinion, it is amazing.

From the dialog we conclude that ...

Axel: I think social media has a negative impact only. Do you agree with me?

Kadit: No, ... I think social media can be a good platform for learning and sharing ideas.

Which phrase best completes Kadit's response?

Which dialog is showing expression of disagreeing opinion?

SOAL LATIHAN SBMPTN 2019

Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an important topic in education. On the one hand, studies have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and learning outcomes. For example, in science and mathematics education, scholars have documented that the use of ICT can improve students’ conceptual understanding, problem solving, and team working skills. Consequently, most curriculum documents state the importance of ICT and encourage school teachers to use them. However, teachers need to specifically trained in order to integrate ICT in their teaching.

Schools are known to be resistant to innovation and change, however, the spread of ICT is beginning to affect how teachers teach. One of the current issues about the use of ICT is how it is integrated into the curriculum. The curriculum document provide arguments for introducing ICT in the school setting. Therefore, schools expect that graduates from teacher education programs have a reasonable knowledge of how to use ICT. However, this may not be the case because most current teachers’ pre-service preparation, and subsequent in-service courses were designed by using traditional educational technology and settings. Thus, the participants in these courses are not familiar with the processes, interaction patterns, features, and possibilities of teaching learning processes based on ICT.

Effective development of pre-service teachers’ ICT proficiency does not seem to be a direct process, but is the one asking for a careful, complex approach. First, a need assessment is important to find out what ICT skills and knowledge teachers need at schools. Second, designers of teacher education programs should know the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT and their attitudes toward ICT integration into curriculum. Third, teacher education programs need to consider the two typical arguments that support the ICT use in schools.

Question:

Which of the following best restates the sentence “Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an important topic in education. On the one hand, studies have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and learning outcomes.” in paragraph 1?

SOAL LATIHAN SBMPTN 2019

Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an important topic in education. On the one hand, studies have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and learning outcomes. For example, in science and mathematics education, scholars have documented that the use of ICT can improve students’ conceptual understanding, problem solving, and team working skills. Consequently, most curriculum documents state the importance of ICT and encourage school teachers to use them. However, teachers need to specifically trained in order to integrate ICT in their teaching.

Schools are known to be resistant to innovation and change, however, the spread of ICT is beginning to affect how teachers teach. One of the current issues about the use of ICT is how it is integrated into the curriculum. The curriculum document provide arguments for introducing ICT in the school setting. Therefore, schools expect that graduates from teacher education programs have a reasonable knowledge of how to use ICT. However, this may not be the case because most current teachers’ pre-service preparation, and subsequent in-service courses were designed by using traditional educational technology and settings. Thus, the participants in these courses are not familiar with the processes, interaction patterns, features, and possibilities of teaching learning processes based on ICT.

Effective development of pre-service teachers’ ICT proficiency does not seem to be a direct process, but is the one asking for a careful, complex approach. First, a need assessment is important to find out what ICT skills and knowledge teachers need at schools. Second, designers of teacher education programs should know the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT and their attitudes toward ICT integration into curriculum. Third, teacher education programs need to consider the two typical arguments that support the ICT use in schools.

Question: Based on the passage, paragraph 1 most likely discusses…

SOAL LATIHAN SBMPTN 2019

Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an important topic in education. On the one hand, studies have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and learning outcomes. For example, in science and mathematics education, scholars have documented that the use of ICT can improve students’ conceptual understanding, problem solving, and team working skills. Consequently, most curriculum documents state the importance of ICT and encourage school teachers to use them. However, teachers need to specifically trained in order to integrate ICT in their teaching.

Schools are known to be resistant to innovation and change, however, the spread of ICT is beginning to affect how teachers teach. One of the current issues about the use of ICT is how it is integrated into the curriculum. The curriculum document provide arguments for introducing ICT in the school setting. Therefore, schools expect that graduates from teacher education programs have a reasonable knowledge of how to use ICT. However, this may not be the case because most current teachers’ pre-service preparation, and subsequent in-service courses were designed by using traditional educational technology and settings. Thus, the participants in these courses are not familiar with the processes, interaction patterns, features, and possibilities of teaching learning processes based on ICT.

Effective development of pre-service teachers’ ICT proficiency does not seem to be a direct process, but is the one asking for a careful, complex approach. First, a need assessment is important to find out what ICT skills and knowledge teachers need at schools. Second, designers of teacher education programs should know the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT and their attitudes toward ICT integration into curriculum. Third, teacher education programs need to consider the two typical arguments that support the ICT use in schools.

Question: Why does effective development of pre-service teachers’ ICT proficiency seem to be a complex approach?

Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? The solar energy is cheaper than any fossil fuel because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.

In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive generators.

Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be exploited in bright light. Its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world. In addition to convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to turn, relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.

Question: Which of the following statements does not agree with the text?

Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? The solar energy is cheaper than any fossil fuel because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.

In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive generators.

Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be exploited in bright light. Its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world. In addition to convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to turn, relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.

Question: From the text, we know that ....

There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.

Some people claim that children do enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such, as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.

However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own

without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school. Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don’t need teacher’s support.

On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the weekend when children have more time.

Question : How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph?

There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.

Some people claim that children do enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such, as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.

However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own

without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school. Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don’t need teacher’s support.

On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the weekend when children have more time.

Question : What is the writer’s suggestion about homework?..

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There are many reasons for both sides of the question, "Should we have printed advertisement'?" Many people have strong views and feel that ads are nothing more than useless junk mail, while other people feel it is important source information.

There are some reasons why we should have advertisement in newspaper and magazines. One reason is ads give us information about what is available. Looking at ads we can find out what is on sale and what is new in the market. This is an easy way of shopping. Another reason is that advertisement promotes business. When shop owners compete against each other the buyer saves money, more people come to their shops and they sell more goods.

On the other hand, some people argue that ads should not be put in newspapers and magazines for these various reasons. Firstly, ads cost the shopkeepers a lot of money to print onto paper. Also some people don't like finding junk mail in their letter boxes. Ads also influence people to buy items they don't need and can't really afford. Ads use up a lot of space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching.

After looking at both sides of issue, I think we should not have advertisements because they cost a lot of money and take up a lot of room in the papers. I don't think I find some of them interesting. I mainly disagree because it's junk mail.

Why does the writer present two sides of opinions of advertisements?

Muslim’s Headscarf

The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the UN charter and considered by many to be a basic human right. Some religions require special diet, others prayer at specific times. Why should a religious mode of dress receive as much protection as these other aspects of religious freedom?

Many Muslim women view the veil as a means to protect their modesty and privacy. Just as we would not force any women to be seen in public in her underwear if she did not feel comfortable doing so, why should a woman be forced to show her hair if she does not want to? Modesty is a personal judgement, some are comfortable in the smallest bikini while others prefer a lot more clothing. No one but the woman herself should make that decision.

Muslim women are not the only ones to feel coerced over their mode of dress. Most people are affected by the societal norms surrounding them. Fashion trends could be seen in exactly the same light as religious traditions.

Banning head coverings is only likely to provoke a more extreme reaction among highly religious communities. Framing laws to ban only Islamic forms of dress could be considered an attack on one religion. Feeling under attack could cause the Islamic community to close off into itself. They could set up religious schools where their children can dress as they want them to and not mix with children from other faiths. These effects could never be good for the integration of society and would further the influence of extremists. Internationally, the perceived attack on Islamic values would inflame wider Muslim opinion, feed conspiracy theories and add to the dangerous feeling that there is a clash of civilizations.

Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing Muslims freedom of religious expression. In a multicultural society, students should be aware of the different religious practice and cultural traditions of their classmates, and be taught to understand and respect these.

Based on the above discussion, the government should not banned Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms.

What is the last paragraph called?

What is Muslim women’s view on the veil?

Paragraph 4 tells us that banning on Muslim headscarf could ….

What does the writer suggest?

Which is TRUE according to the text?

Some students are motivated to study in a study group because the other members likely …

Internet has been the most outstanding invention in the history of mankind. With internet, out earth has become a global village. Yet, like many other human made technologies, it has its own advantages and disadvantages.

There are plenty of software that can entertain us or help us to communicate with our beloved ones. In a mere second, we can chat for hours with a person who is sitting at the other parts of the world, read our e-mail in our smart phone or listen to our favorite radio broadcast by streaming it on our table.

With its easy access, internet also has its disadvantages . one of them is children may be exposed to violence and explicit contexts that only suitable for adults. There are thousands of such inappropriate contents on the internet which can be easily found. It is a very serious issue and may harm children well-being.

Although, internet can create havoc and destruction, its advantages are more important than its disadvantages.

What is one disadvantage of the internet?

Multi Level Company (MLM), which has been mushrooming in our country, still becomes debates among those who agree with the system and those who disagree. Here are some of the arguments.

On the other hand, there are people who believe that the strategy can improve their income and way of life. By selling products, an MLMer will get an active income that is 20% - 30% profit of the price of the products.

If someone,let’s say Mr.Arnold can prosper people by becoming his/her downline, but he will receive a percentage from the goods the downlie buys. If the downline can also expand the network, Mr.Arnold will also get percentages.

Being an MLMer, one can develop one’s personality and encourage oneself to work harder. Since people are offer financial freedom by MLM, they will try to avoid inconvidence and shyness in promoting their products. MLM companies also conduct seminars and meetings to encourage people to work harder.

On the other hand, there are many MLMers fail to encourage people either to become members or buy their products. This is because MLM is neither advertised nor sold their products in general markets. Therefore, MLMers should spend more time in persuading people to consider the quality of their products. This really needs much spirit and not many people have this.

There are also people who do not agree that the company can improve people’s income. They say they see a cheesy, obvious, and blatant appeal to greed and materialism.

The few anti membership arguments do not discourage people to become an MLM. It depends on how people control and motivate themselves. Moreover, the marketing strategy has been legalized by government and has been the most expensive profession ever known.

QUESTION:

What is the purpose of the text ?

"Should Junk Food Be Banned in Schools?"

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the prevalence of junk food in schools and its impact on students' health. Many argue that junk food should be banned from school campuses to promote healthier eating habits and reduce the risk of obesity and related health issues among students. Proponents of the ban point to the high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats found in many junk food items, which contribute to poor nutrition and can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, the availability of junk food in school cafeterias and vending machines undermines efforts to educate students about the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices. However, opponents of the ban argue that prohibiting junk food in schools infringes on students' freedom of choice and may not effectively address the root causes of unhealthy eating habits. They contend that education and promoting healthier alternatives are more effective strategies for improving students' dietary habits than outright bans.

What role do individuals play in addressing the issue of junk food in schools, according to the text?

"Should Junk Food Be Banned in Schools?"

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the prevalence of junk food in schools and its impact on students' health. Many argue that junk food should be banned from school campuses to promote healthier eating habits and reduce the risk of obesity and related health issues among students. Proponents of the ban point to the high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats found in many junk food items, which contribute to poor nutrition and can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, the availability of junk food in school cafeterias and vending machines undermines efforts to educate students about the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices. However, opponents of the ban argue that prohibiting junk food in schools infringes on students' freedom of choice and may not effectively address the root causes of unhealthy eating habits. They contend that education and promoting healthier alternatives are more effective strategies for improving students' dietary habits than outright bans.

Which argument is presented by opponents of banning junk food in schools?

"Should Junk Food Be Banned in Schools?"

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the prevalence of junk food in schools and its impact on student's health. Many argue that junk food should be banned from school campuses to promote healthier eating habits and reduce the risk of obesity and related health issues among students. Proponents of the ban point to the high levels of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats found in many junk food items, which contribute to poor nutrition and can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, the availability of junk food in school cafeterias and vending machines undermines efforts to educate students about the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices. However, opponents of the ban argue that prohibiting junk food in schools infringes on students' freedom of choice and may not effectively address the root causes of unhealthy eating habits. They contend that education and promoting healthier alternatives are more effective strategies for improving students' dietary habits than outright bans.

1. What is the primary argument presented in the text regarding junk food in schools?

2. No one knows who invented mechanical clocks, ........., the clock can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe.

5. My aunt doesn't have a good salary. .......... she can't send her son to the university.

6. Adult learners often know exactly what they have to learn .......... they have experienced of life.

Dr. Tridewo brings an umbrella .......... the rain.

13. The father has to work hard looking for money, .......... he can't send his children to school.