Thursday, 6 November 2014

READING COMPREHENSION 1

                       Though some foods, such as rice, wheat and other cereals can be ripened and then stored for years before the deteriorate other foods, such as meat and fish, normally deteriorate quickly. Generally, if food is to be eaten weeks or months after it has been killed or harvested, the processes of decay) must be halted by treating the food in a way which doesn’t make it unpalatable But, no single method of preservation is suitable for all types of foods.
The traditional methods of drying, smoking, salting or pickling foods were wisely used long before it was known why these methods were effective. It is now known that the processes of decay are accelerated by enzymes already present in the food cells and by bacteria  or other micro organisms which may be already present or may come from external sources. To preserve food fro decay, it is necessary either to destroy the bacteria or to creat an environment in which bacteria cannot multiply and enzymes are inactivated  by cold or by reducing the moisture content.
JAWABLAH PERTANYAAN DIBAWAH INI DENGAN CARA MEMILIH A, B, C, D or E
1.     The topic of the  whole text is ………..
A.    food preservation.                  C. The enzymes in food cells.                        .                      
B.    The processes of decay.   D. the best method of drying meat    E. the moisture content of food.
2.     What speed up the processes of decay?
A. Moisture.                                 C. Bacteria and moisture.
B. Enzymes and heat.                   D. Enzymes and bacteria.                   E. Moisture and enzymes.
3.     Smoke is used to preserve meat because it ………
A. improves the taste of meat.                                D. promotes the growth of microorganism.
B. reduces the number of food cells.                     E. accelerate the process of activating enzymes.
C. dries the meat and kills the bacteria.
4.     ……..the process of decay must be halted by treating the food in a way which doesn’t make it unpalatable  (line 3-5). The underlined words indicate that the food is treated in a way that can….
A. keep the food fresh.                                                     D. make the food taste much better.
B. preserve the flavor (rasa) of the food.                         E. store the food later use.
C. prevent the food from getting soft.
5.     Which of the following statement is Not True about methods of preservation?
A.    Our ancestors knew several methods of preservation.
B.    Pickling vegetables in an old way of preservation.
C.    Drying fish in the sun is a familiar method of preservation.
D.    Traditional methods of preservations are very effective.
E.     The only correct method of preservation for every kind of food is making
Human being, convinced of their superiority over animal kingdom, are seldom disturbed about the pain and death they bring to other species. For example, South American birds, desired by zoos, pet shops and private collections, are frequently packed into small boxes to foreign countries. Many of the birds, however, don’t survive the trip, but die of suffocation And birds are not the only victims. Hunters in search of baby orangutans shoot the mothers who are hiding in treetops and wait for the babies to fall to the ground. Many of the babies cannot be caught and fall to their death. Seals (anjing laut), prized for their skins, which make lovely winter coats, are brutally slaughtered by hunters who club and skin) almost immediately. Sometimes, the seals are skinned alive because a hunter was not skillful with this club.
6.     What is the topic of the text?
A.    The superiority of the human being.         C. Animal in captivity
B.    Cruelly to animal.                                      D. Animal in zoos.            E. Cruel human being.
7.     What is the main information of the text?
A.    Human beings often cause death and a lot of pain to animal.
B.    People are superior to animals because they are much stronger.
C.    Many animals are sold to zoos and collectors at great profits.
D.    Wild animals often die when they are transported abroad (luar negeri)
E.     Hunters often kill wild animals to enable them to catch their bodies.
Underlying) all the complications of translation is the fundamental fact that languages differ a lot. In fact, so different are they that some insist that one cannot communicate in one language what has been said originally in another. Nevertheless, as linguists and anthropologists have discovered, that which unites)  mankind is much greats than which divides, and hence there is, even in case very different languages and cultures, a basis for communication. This common core  (an apple, pear)] of human experience and the relatable modes of speaking about it don’t, however, eliminate the striking and fundamental differences between languages. Moreover the differences seem rupanya) to be not only far more remember numerous than similarities, but also it provides many more obstacles to understand than the similarities to clear away
8.     What is the paragraph about?
A.    The differences between languages.              D. The differences and similarities of languages.
B.    The effects of translation on languages.        E. The absence of similarities between languages.
C.    The problems face in translation.
9.     What is the main information of the paragraph?
A.    Culture is the basis of communication.
B.    Translating is complicated because languages differ from one another.
C.    Differences between languages are not important in translation.
D.    What has been said is one language cannot be repeated in another language.
E.     Linguists and anthropologists have important roles in translation.
            Saudi Arabia is a country rich in oil, but poor in one of a country’s most critical natural resources, fresh water. Without it, agriculture becomes extremely difficult and costly (Many areas are removing the salt from the seawater and surround the Arabian Peninsula Other efforts might be the floating of ice cap all the way the North Pole and the digging of wells to reach underground water
10.  What is the topic of the paragraph?
A.    Fresh water.                                                    D. Reasons of water shortage (kekurangan)
B.    How to improve agriculture.                          E. The shortage of fresh water in Saudi Arabia.
C.    Problems faced by Saudi Arabia.
11.  What is the main idea of the text?
A.    Fresh water is one of the most critical natural resources of a country.
B.    Several efforts are being made in Saudi Arabia to get fresh water.
C.    Water supply in Saudi Arabia  is provided by removing the salt from seawater.
D.    Many areas in Saudi Arabia are inhabitable due to the lack of fresh water.
E.     Agriculture in Saudi Arabia is difficult and costly.
            Because today’s people are living than ever, more psychologists and social workers have begun to study ways of care giving to improve care of the elderly (tua). They have found that all caregivers share a common characteristics. They believe that they are the best persons for the job, for different reasons. One caregiver said she had always been close to the mother. Another caregiver was the oldest child, and another was the youngest child. Regardless of the reason, the caregivers all felt that they could do the job better than anyone else.
Social workers interviewed caregivers to find out) why they took on the responsibility of caring for an elderly, dependent (bergantung) relative. They discovered three basic reasons. Many caregivers believed that they had an obligation to help their relatives.  Some stated that helping others was felt more useful. Others hoped that by helping someone now, they would care when they became old and dependent.
            Researchers have found that caring for the elderly can be a very positive experience. The elderly appreciated the care and attention they received. They were affectionate  and cooperative. However, even when care giving is satisfying, it is hard work. Social workers and experts on aging offer caregivers and potential caregivers help when arranging got the care of an elderly relative. One consideration is to ask parents what they want before they become sick or dependent. Perhaps, they prefer going into a nursing home, and can select one in advance. On the other hand, they may want to live with their adult children. Caregivers must also learn to arouse confidence in others and ask for help from others. Brothers & sisters are often wiling to help, but they may not know what to do.
12.  The caregivers mentioned in the text are ………
A.    psychologists.                         B. Social worker.                               
B.    Charitable people.                  D. home for elderly.                      E. members of the family.
13.  Psychologists are interested in examining care giving to the elderly because …….
A.    Their families are too busy to care for them.   D. they have in practice, been neglected.
B.    People’s life span is longer now.                     E. there aren’t not enough homes for the elderly
C.    Their condition is monitored by social workers.
14.  Caregivers are willing to take care of the elderly because of the following reasons, except….
A.    they feel to be the best  persons to look after them.
B.    They expect that they won’t be neglected.
C.    They are the closest relatives the elderly have.
D.    They are the only relatives of the dependent elderly.
E.     They are happy to be able to do something for others.
15.  “Regardless of the reason’ in line 6 means……..
A.    without any reason.                B. Considering the reason.
B.    Of the reason is not known.   D. whatever the reason is.          E. to emphasize the reason.
16.  Which of the following statements is True according to the text?
A.    Caring for the elderly can be easily accomplished (menyelesaikan) without much energy.
B.    Social workers don’t interfere with the arrangement of taking care of the elderly.
C.    Caring for the elderly gives mutual satisfaction.
D.    Social workers decide whether the elderly live with relatives or in a nursing home.
E.     Caregivers know exactly what to do with the elderly.
            In recent years, Brazil has greatly increased its Gross National Product (GNP). Several factors have caused this change. First, Brazil has a favorable climate and many other natural resources. Second, it has a large number of work available for employment in industry. Finally, Brazilian business and economic planners have encouraged investment.
17.  What is the topic of the paragraph?
A.    The factors leading to Brazil’s increase in its GNP. 
B. The policy of economic planners in Brazi
C.    Brazil’s advantageous physical conditions.              
D. The number of workers in Brazil’s industry
E.    The changes in Brazil’s GNP.
18.  What is the main idea of the text?
A.    Brazil’s industry has grown rapidly because of the large number of human recourses.
B.    Brazil’s physical characteristics have contributed to the increase in Brazil’s GNP.
C.    Brazil needs more investment to promote its economic growth.
D.    There are three factors that have caused a rapid increase in Brazil’s GNP.
E.     Brazil’s  GNP has greatly changed the face of Brazil’s economic.
MELENGKAPI WACANA.
TEXT 1.
            Almost half  of the earth’s population live in a tropical forest environment which covers an estimated 2000 million hectares, mostly in the developing world. The management of these forests is a matter of great ……1……for the countries  in which they are …..2….. . For not only do they provide timer for lumber and paper, they also show their unique diversity of plant life serving as a renewable source of food, medicines and fuel ….3….they are wisely harvested.
            Forests also help to regulate the quality and flow of water, an …..4…..factor in development. They are the home of farmers and hunters, and yield many….5…. which are used both by the local people and needed by city dwellers.
1. A. attraction.           B. intention.         C. initiative.           D. importance.             E. reaction
2. A. situated.             B. removed.          C. initiative.           D. discovered.             E. placed.
3. as.                            B. for.                  C. if.                       D. so.                           E. or.
4. enormous.               B. efficient.          C. entire.                 D. external.                 E. essential.
5. producers.              B. products.          C. productively.       D. productivity.          E. productive
TEXT 2.
            Lunar eclipses have always fascinated Some study eclipses as an….1…..phenomenon; others just enjoy observing their beauty. ….2…..in ancient time, lunar eclipses were mysterious, frightening, and …..3….. . In the past, people believed that eclipses were bad omens alamat), or ….4….and this superstition has often affected historical events. For instance, a lunar eclipse was ….5….responsible for the fall of Constantinople in 1543.
1. A. astronomy.         B. astrology.               C. astronautics.           D. asteroid.     E. astronomical.
2. Therefore.               B. However.                C. Consequently.        D. Because.     E. In spite of.
3. unpredictable.         B. controllable.           C. feasible.                  D. impossible. E. manageable.
4. wishes.                    B. signs.                      C. forecasts.                D. prays.         E. orders.
5. generally.                B. suddenly.                C. fortunately.            D. partly.         E. centrally.
TEXT 3.
            The ideal that children hold have important implications for their school experiences. Children who….1…..the value of hard work and responsibility and who attach importance to education are likely) to have higher academic achievement and fewer …2….problems than those who don’t have these ideals. They are also less likely to drop out of school. They are more likely to spend their out of school time in ways that reinforce (a statement learning …3.. high school students who believe in hard work, responsible and the value of …4….spend about 3 more hours a week on homework than other students. This is a …5….difference hours a week doing homework.
1. A. believe in.          B. agree with.             C. practice in.             D. trust in.          E. comply with.
2. A. discipline.          B. disciplinal.             C. disciplinarian.        D. disciplinable. E. disciplinary.
3. A. Such as.              B. For example.          C. Therefore.              D. Consequently. E. Eventually.
4. A. entertainment.    B. exercises.           C. experiment.                  D. education.      E. economy.

5. A. signify.               B. significance.           C. significant.             D. signification.  E. signified.

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