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Discussion Text and Contras Conjunction

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Those who are pro homework think that the student can ... in the evening

a)

Prepare for the next lesson

b)

Review their lesson

c)

Enjoy their pastime

d)

Do their hobby

e)

Test themselves

2.

What is the writer's suggestion about homework?

a)

Homework is pointless

b)

Homework is badly needed

c)

Homework should be given at weekend

d)

Student should not be given homework

e)

Student must frequently have homework

3.

"A further poin they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all." (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word is closest meaning with...

a)

Terrible

b)

Careless

c)

Difficult

d)

Unimportant

e)

Uninteresting

4.

Why does the writer present two sides of opinion of advertisement?

a)

She/he wants to take side

b)

She/he wants to be in the affirmative side

c)

She/he uses opinions to emphasize her own stance

d)

She/he wants the readers to know the opinion about the issue

e)

She/he wants the readers to understand her stance

5.

The writer influences the readers by repeatedly saying that...

a)

The ads contain unimportant business information

b)

The ads promote unnecessary service

c)

The ads inform us tips of easy shopping

d)

The ads are only garbage

e)

The ads become the source of information

6.

"Ads us up a lot space and a lot of effort has to be made to make the ads eye-catching."

The underlined word is closes in meaning to...

a)

Newsorthy

b)

Subtle

c)

Plain

d)

Impressive

e)

Delicate

7.

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

a)

Give them better ideas

b)

Come up with important ideas

c)

Are clever than them

d)

Solve the problem

e)

Encourage them to study

8.

There are differences of opinions on the Avian Flu. Some said this disease may claim 150 million deaths but there are others who said current alarm on avian flu is unwarranted as there is no proof of spreading between humans.

According to United Nation's chief coordinator on bird flu said 150 million or more could die from the disease, if a pandemic strike. One of the frightening issues for a human flu pandemic arising from avian influenza is its unpredictability.

It is difficult to estimate the death toll should H5N1 virus mutates into a form. Which can be easily transmitted between human. It is not possible to predict whether a pandemic would occur once or it would repeat. However, an epidemiologist recommended that Government should take every possible precaution the threat of bird flu, seriously.

Contrary to all dire talks about avian flu pandemic coming, an Ecologist dismissed the current panic as unsubstantiated and guess work.

Ecologists commented that H5N 1 virus still remains a bird virus and has no scientific evidences of human‑to‑human transmission. They said there are billions of people across Asia which only 118 are reported being affected by avian flu. So, how do they calculate to show that 150 million or more deaths will come from avian flu. The global panic, according to the Ecologist, is the result of “scare tactics" created by politicians, medical officers, and the media.

It is premature to predict the outcome of avian flu. Health scientist could confirm the possibility of human‑to‑human transmission. The advice is to keep calm and stay alert because if you do, you will weaken your resistance and reduce your immune system.


What does the text discuss?

a)

Controversies over the Avian Flu

b)

Unpredictability of of Avian Flu

c)

Negative effect of Avian Flu

d)

Precaution against Avian Flu

e)

The outcome of Avian Flu

9.

Ecologists commented that H5N 1 virus still remains a bird virus and has no scientific evidences of human‑to‑human transmission. They said there are billions of people across Asia which only 118 are reported being affected by avian flu. So, how do they calculate to show that 150 million or more deaths will come from avian flu. The global panic, according to the Ecologist, is the result of “scare tactics" created by politicians, medical officers, and the media.


The underlined word refers to ....

a)

Human

b)

Scare tactics

c)

ecologists

d)

Bird viruses

e)

Medical officers

10.

Everywhere you go nowadays, you see people using mobile phones. From school children to the people, you see them talking in the supermarket, on trains, in the street, everywhere!

So what are the advantages of mobile phones?

First of all, they are very convenient because you can phone from nearly everywhere. Another advantage is that they are really useful in emergency situations.

For example, if you are alone in your car and it breaks down, you can get help quickly. In addition, you can also use mobile to text your friends or connect to the net.

However, there are disadvantages such as the cost. Mobile phone calls cost more than normal calls. Furthermore, it can be annoying if you are on the train or a bus, and you have to listen to someone else’s boring conversation. It happens because people can contact you anywhere, at anytime, unless you switch your phone off!

In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I feel mobile phones are a good thing because they give us more freedom and make communication easier.


What the text is about?

a)

Mobile phone calls cost

b)

How people use their mobile phone

c)

How people communicate nowadays

d)

The advantages and disadvantages of having mobile phones

e)

The reasons why people have a mobile phone

11.

“Another advantage is that they are really useful in emergency situations.

The similar meaning of the underlined word is . . .

a)

busy

b)

spare

c)

critical

d)

important

e)

impossible

12.

What is the generic structure of the text ?

a)

Statement of issues, supporting points,conclusion

b)

Supporting points, contrastive points, conclusion

c)

Statement of issues, supporting points, contrastive points, Conclusion

d)

Statement of issues, contrastive points, supporting points, recomendation

13.

What is the text about?

a)

government decision

b)

dead penalty issues

c)

dead penalty should be allowed

d)

dead penalty is not good choice

14.

What is the text talking about?

a)

disadvantages of falling in love

b)

advantages of falling in love

c)

advantages and disadvantages of falling in love

d)

falling in love is good

15.

Based on the text what is the disadvantages of falling in love ?

a)

feeling confidence

b)

feeling happy

c)

you can motivate yourself

d)

you can loss your spirit sometimes

16.

Based on paragraph 3, the similar meaning of confined is...

a)

confidence

b)

bridled

c)

possess

d)

free

17.

Contrastive Conjunction adalah...

a)

Kata benda

b)

Kata sifat

c)

Kata keterangan

d)

Kata hubung berlawanan

e)

Kata hubung korelasi

18.

Trina slept late, _______________ she made it to school on time.

a)

unless

b)

hence

c)

yet

d)

since

e)

though

19.

Fungsi contrastive conjunction adalah...

a)

Mendeskripsikan verb

b)

Menghubungkan kata, frasa, maupun klausa yang bersifat kontra

c)

Menghubungkan kata kerja dengan keterangan

d)

Menghubungkan kata benda, sifat dan keterangan

e)

Menghubungkan kata, frasa, maupun klausa agar gagasan dapat disampaikan dengan runut

20.

..........we don't agree, I think she's brilliant speaker.

a)

Despite of

b)

Although

c)

In spite of

d)

Despite

e)

even if

21.

........... the government refuses to admit it, it has failed to revive the economy.

a)

In spite of

b)

Despite

c)

The more

d)

Although

22.

She went swimming _______________ the water was freezing cold.

a)

therefore

b)

even though

c)

because

d)

even if

e)

so

23.

Dewi had passed the examination and got the highest score even though ...

a)

She was dilligent

b)

She was my classmate

c)

She got the reward from our teacher

d)

She didn't study at all

e)

She had graduated from senior high school

24.

We eat grape....she eats orange

a)

But

b)

Or

c)

even if

d)

nevertheless

e)

althought

25.

Tim likes candy, (a)   he doesn’t like chocolate.

26.

My grandfather is old. My grandfather is strong.

a)

My grandfather is old and strong.

b)

My grandfather is old but strong

c)

My grandfather is old even strong

d)

My grandfather is old though strong

e)

My grandfather is old despite strong

27.

He won’t go to sleep (a)   you tell him a story.

28.

NEVERTHELESS

a)

tetapi

b)

namun

c)

karena

d)

dikarenakan

e)

bahkan

29.

I could not get a seat (a)   I came early.

30.

HOWEVER

a)

meskipun

b)

karena

c)

akan tetapi

d)

walaupun

e)

namun

31.

ALTHOUGH = THOUGH = INSPITE OF = DESPITE

a)

bahkan

b)

sementara

c)

tetapi

d)

karena

e)

meskipun

32.

ON THE CONTRARY = ON THE OTHER HAND = WHEREAS

a)

karena

b)

meskipun

c)

sebaliknya

d)

dikarenakan

e)

tetapi

33.

_it rains, we can meet tomorrow

a)

Unless

b)

Even if

c)

although

d)

even though

e)

despite of

34.

_____ Alexandra runs as fast as he can, he will still be late.

a)

Unless

b)

Even if

c)

thought

d)

but

e)

even though

35.

We should sweep the yard in order to .......

a)

be beautiful

b)

have a clean environment

c)

be dilligent

d)

get much money

36.

Before doing exercise, we should warm up so that we will not get ....

a)

cramp

b)

broken bone

c)

tired

d)

sad

37.

We should eat breakfast in order to .....

a)

get energy

b)

be lazy

c)

get happiness

d)

avoid thirst

38.

She has moved to England ..... she can perfect her English.

a)

if

b)

to

c)

in order to

d)

so that

39.

Make sure your bags are ...... you can find them easily.

a)

sealed

b)

tagged

c)

marked

d)

decided

40.

I had to take a cab so that I wouldn't be ..... for my appointment.

a)

in time

b)

on time

c)

late

d)

punctual

41.

What if we repaint our classroom ...... we can feel a new atmosphere.

a)

to

b)

in order to

c)

so that

d)

if

42.

I've come early to the stadium to ........

a)

see a lot of passengers

b)

drive her sons to school

c)

buy souvenirs

d)

get a good seat for the game

43.

The company needs an artist to ........ the products to people.

a)

promote

b)

give

c)

purchase

d)

create

44.

She asked for a lift to her friend in order to .......

a)

come for the meeting on time

b)

be the speaker in the meeting

c)

come home early

d)

get a reward

45.

Please give me his number ...... I can call him.

a)

so that

b)

because

c)

in order to

d)

to

46.

I read news online ...... to know what's happening in the world.

a)

rarely

b)

regularly

c)

responsibility

d)

carefully

47.

You can jog to ......

a)

avoid muscle injury

b)

have energy

c)

have stronger lungs

d)

have fatty food

48.

jenny worked very hard ......

a)

in order to get healthy

b)

so that her boss would pay her more

c)

to get many friends

d)

so that her mom disliked her

49.

Martin will cook some fried chickens .......

a)

to get much money

b)

in order to be a famous chef

c)

so that he can watch the game comfortably

d)

to celebrate his winning in sport competition

50.

..........we don't agree, I think she's brilliant speaker.

a)

Despite of

b)

Although

c)

In spite of

d)

Despite

51.

..........the fact that it wasn't easy, I finished the homework.

a)

In spite

b)

Although

c)

Despite

d)

Although of

52.

.......... the rain, the football match went ahead.

a)

Despite

b)

In spite of

c)

Although

d)

However

53.

........... the government refuses to admit it, it has failed to revive the economy.

a)

In spite of

b)

Despite

c)

The more

d)

Although

54.

.......... he never completed college, he runs a succesful software company.

a)

Although

b)

Though

c)

Even though

d)

In spite of

55.

NEVERTHELESS

a)

tetapi

b)

namun

c)

karena

d)

dikarenakan

e)

bahkan