Taking care of the keyboard

 Taking care of the keyboard

             The keyboard is a robust device used for inputting data onto your computer. As you type in information small letters are sent via the cable to the inside of the machine where they are organized into the words that you see. Keep your cable straight.

             It is important that the keyboard cable has no kinks or that no object is placed on the cable to restrict the flow of letters to the machine. Care also must be taken that letters with sharp points do not become snared in the cable.

             X’s and Z’s are the most common letters to be snared, and the result will be words appearing on the screen with these letters missing. O’s and D’s move the easiest through the cable.

             To best take care of your keyboard cable stretch it out and straighten the kinks frequently. Letters are snared most frequently where the cable enters the machine, so be sure to straighten that section of cable on a weekly basis.

             Be aware that any spelling mistakes may be the result of letters stuck in the cable rather than dyslexic fingers. Letters caught in the cable decay away quickly once the machine is turned off, so no lasting damage occurs in the buildup of snared letters.

1. The description of the script includes ….
a. selling your keyboard
b. cleaning your keyboard
c. none of the options are correct
d. washing your keyboard
e. all of the options are correct

2. What does the writer compare the keyboard with?
a. small machine
b. tools
c. robust device
d. group of small letters
e. hardware

3. The most common letters to be snared are ….
a. X and W
b. X and Z
c. X and A
d. Z and A
e. A and X

4. To take care of your keyboard the cable you should ….
a. stretch the cable rarely
b. straighten the kinks frequently
c. rolled the cable
d. let decay cable in use
e. none of the options are correct

5. Keyboard needs to be cleaned so that ….
a. keyboard works slowly
b. dirt move away
c. dirt and grit spread away
d. it smells good
e. none of the options are correct

A major affective factor in second or subsequent language literacy

            A major affective factor in second or subsequent language literacy development is age. As mentioned above, most learners in literate societies begin their formal literacy education in their first language when they start school at about the age of five. However, most second-language learners do not begin to learn literacy in a second language until they are older than this (Hammond & Derewianka 1999,p.30). some may be studying a second language at school or university while living in their own culture. Others may have migrated to a new culture where they must learn a second language in order to participate in the adopted society.

1. The passage above is … text.
a. exposition
b. narrative
c. recount
d. news report
e. none of the options are correct

2. What is a major factor in learning a second language to language literacy according to the writer?
a. intelligence
b. address
c. age
d. habits
e. experience

3. Some may be studying a second language at a second or university while living in their own culture. The statement above is ….
a. a thesis the writer expresses for his/her point of
b. a supporting idea to the writer point of view view
c. an opposite idea to counter his/her ideas
d. a theme the writer uses to support his/her ideas
e. none of the options are correct

4. Why does the writer mention the name Hammond & Derewianka in his/her writing?
a. To show that s/he reads more books
b. To tell readers that s/he has read the books
c. To mention the reader that s/he they are his/her friends
d. S/he wants to support his/her point of view by quoting other ideas

e. S/he wants to describe more facts about his/her ideas

Retirement Party for Mr. Alexander Dowie

Text 1

Dear John Smith,

Retirement Party for Mr. Alexander Dowie

 This is to inform you that Dr. Alex Dowie, our director of the IT Department is retiring on January 23rd, 2003. Dr. Dowie joined our company 20 years back when the company was in its initial years and was trying to make its place among the top-ranked companies in the Mortgage Industry. Ever since then, he has positively contributed to the success of this company. We were never short of his advice when was most needed and his leadership and faith in his fellow colleagues have always been exemplary.

 In order to say formal ‘Good Bye’ and to wish him luck for a relaxed retired life, a farewell dinner is organized by the company at Ramdas Hotel, 45 Johnson St, Kingston, Ontario on January 23rd, 2003.
 You and your spouse are all invited to grace this occasion and express your best wishes to Dr. Dowie in person. Kindly RSVP by responding to this email with the name of your guest by January 15th.

Susan Miller,
Director Human Resource

1. What position is held by Susan?
a. Director of Production.
b. Director of Human Resource.
c. Director of Marketing.
d. Director of Accounting.
e. Director of Culture.

Text 2

2. When will the event be held?
a. August 14th.
b. August 15th.
c. August 16th.
d. August 17th.
e. August 18th.

3. Where is the location of the party?
a. Florida.
b. Alaska.
c. Aberdeen.
d. Chicago.
e. Washington.

4. When must we respond to the letter?
a. June 21st.
b. June 22nd.
c. June 23rd.
d. June 24th.
e. June 25th.

5. What kind of text is it?
a. Invitation.
b. Suggestion.
c. Ofter.
d. Surprise.
e. Announcement.

English Expression for SMA 6

1. Ratna: “I’m hungry. How about you?”

Citra: “Me, too.”

Ratna: “….?”

Citra: “Sure.”

a. Shall we go to the library

b. Shall we go to the canteen

c. Shall we go to the mosque

d. Shall we go to the mosque

e. Shall we go to the bank

2. Harry: “Would you like to go camping with us next?”
Donny: “….,  but I have to take care of my mom. She has been hospitalized for week.”
a. Thank you.
b. it sounds interesting.
c. I don’t care about it.
d. I am sorry to hear that.
e. Don’t mention it.

3. Vita: “…. to Jakarta to find the job?”
Dewi: “it’s nice of you to ask.”
a. Do you mind my migrating
b. Would you go
c. Would you like to go
d. Do you think I could
e. Do you have

4. Jane: “Would you like to go to a concert on Saturday night?”
Tia: “Ehm, yes ….”
a. Anyway.
b. I’d like.
c. I’m busy.
d. I’d be delighted.
e. I can’t.

5. Hendra: “We are going to have a research for many days. Will you join us?”
Farhan: “….”
a. I am convinced
b. I’m certain
c. There is no doubt
d. I don’t know about it
e. I can’t say that for sure

Open House

 The following letter for number 28 to 30.

1. When will the event be held?
a. March 6th.

b. March 7th.
c. March 8th.
d. March 9th.
e. March 10th.

2. What kind of letter is it?
a. Invitation letter.
b. Request letter.
c. Shipment letter.
d. Offering letter.
e. Complaint letter.

3. Who is the recipient of the text above?
a. Parents.
b. Four years old kids.
c. Everybody.
d. Elder people.
e. Head of state.

To: All teachers

To: All teachers

Would you please come to watch our students’ performance for Angklung festival on June 21st 2016 in Hall of Surya Dharma School at 08.00 a.m. until the end of the event.

Sincerely,
Surya Permana

1. Who is the recipient of the text above?
a. Students.
b. Teachers.
c. Students and teachers.
d. Math teacher.
e. Headmaster.

2. When will the festival be held?
a. June 22nd
b. June 21st
c. June 23rd
d. June 24th
e. June 25th

3. Where will the festival be held?
a. The yard.
b. The hall.
c. The football court.
d. The tennis court.
e. The street.

4. When will the festival be begun?
a. 08.00.
b. 09.00.
c. 10.00.
d. 11.00.
e. 12.00.

5. What kind of text is it?
a. Report
b. Invitation
c. Advertisement
d. Personal letter
e. Public letter

Why Should We Wear a Helmet when Motorcycling?

Why Should We Wear a Helmet when Motorcycling?

             We often hear lots of stories from the road regarding people taking spills on motorcycles when they are riding without using helmets. Mostly the riders badly end up in mess. Wearing a fitted protective helmet offers many benefits which reduce the negative aspect of ridding. The first and most important is that wearing the correct helmet can save a rider’s life, physical ability, family pain, and money. The recommended designs of motorcycle helmets can provide total protection. They not only protect riders from getting a worse road injured accident but also from flying bugs, such as rain, sleet, mud, and other potential projectiles.

             Second, wearing a helmet can give the riders a matter of style. Helmet can give the opportunity for riders to express the image they may want to project when riding on the way. This benefit may not be important to some people, but others, it means a lot and is important. By choosing the most appropriate helmet from all of the various styles, such as beanie, shorty, German, and many others, wearing a helmet that can project an image is an inherent crucial part of motorcycling and help riders feel more confident when riding on the road.

             However, what most important is wearing a helmet when riding is a matter of using it properly. Bikers should use the helmets on which are fixed to their head. It is really not good if they place simply the helmets on the head without settling them properly. The bikers should fasten the helmet correctly to their head in order to get safe and comfortable.

1. What is the main function of a helmet?
a. Protection.
b. Support system.
c. Stylistic aspect.
d. Efficiency.
e. Effective.

2. Below is not the risk of motorcycle rider besides road accident ….
a. flying bugs
b. rain
c. sleepy truck driver

d. sleet

e. mud

3. “Helmets give the opportunity for riders to express the image they may want to project when riding on the way”
The aspect which can be the helmet’s function is …. Aspect
a. Stylistic aspect
b. Protection
c. Support system
d. efficiency
e. effective

4. “By choosing the most appropriate helmet from all of the various styles, such as beanie, shorty, German, and many others.”
The antonym of the underlined word above is….

a. single

b. several

c. multi

d. serve

e. a lot of

5. The next above shows the expression of….
a. giving a suggestion
b. giving an offer
c. giving the invitation
d. giving the letter
e. surprise expression

English Expression for SMA 5

 The following text is for number 10 and 11.

Mother: “Ali, where are you? Wake up, my dear. It’s Monday morning.”

Ali: “I’m here, mom, in my bed room.”

Mother: “Oh…. there you are. Don’t you go to school?”

Ali: “Mom. I have got a headache.”

Mother: “Let me check. You have got a high temperature. You should stay at home.”

Ali: “Okay, mom.”

1. Wich sentence shows the giving suggestion?
a. It’s Monday morning.
b. I have got a headache.
c. Don’t you go to school?
d. Let me check.
e. You should stay at home.

2. Has Ali got a headache?
a. Yes, he does.
b. Yes, it is.
c. No, he has not.
d. Yes, he has.
e. No, it is not.

3. Cinta: “Why don’t you take the bus to work? The driving is rushing out and the traffic is terrible.”
Johan: “I would, but I’m afraid that there won’t be any seats left for the time the bus comes to my stop.”
Why does Johan not want to go by bus?
a. Johan takes the bus to work.
b. Johan wants Cinta to go with him.
c. Johan has to stand on the bus if he takes it to work.
d. Cinta prefers driving in the rush hour.
e. Cinta wants to ride to work with Johan.

4. Teacher: “What’s the matter with you?”
Student: “I am sorry, ma’am, I didn’t
Know.”
Teacher: “I’m sure you didn’t study last night. What did you do?”
Student: “….”
How might the student respond to the teacher’s question?
a. The movie was interesting.
b. I watched an interesting movie until late last night.
c. I wasn’t busy last night.
d. I studied too late last night.
e. The movie was easy to understand.

5. Andi: “We went to Bandung yesterday. We spent our time shopping.”
Cika: “So, what do you think about Bandung?”
Andi: “….”
What is Andi’s best response?
a. I think it is not bad.
b. I think it is beautiful.
c. I think it is beautiful view.
d. I think it is not interesting.
e. I think Bandung Is a beautiful capital.

English Expression for SMA 4

Text 1

1. 

(1) Ayu: “What about telling about the human body?”

(2) Andi: “What should we present for the oral test next week?”

(3) Ayu: “Good idea.”

(4) Andi: “Not a bad idea, but talking about animals is very ordinary. Many of our classmates have told about animals.”

(5) Ayu: “How about something about animal species?”

Arrange the jumbled sentence above into a good dialogue!

a. (1)-(3)-(2)-(4)-(5)

b. (1)-(3)-(2)-(5)-(4)

c. (2)-(3)-(4)-(1)-(5)

d. (2)-(5)-(4)-(1)-(3)

e. (2)-(5)-(1)-(4)-(3)

Text 2

2. Bela: “Steve, what seems to be the problem?”

James: “Well, I have a bad cold and the doctor gave me some medicine.”
Bela: “Listen! Forget about the medicines. Try this herbal one.”
James: “Oh, no, thanks.”
What does Bela offer?
a. The doctor.
b. Some medicine.
c. Fresh herbal.
d. Cool drink.
e. Herbal medicine.

Text 3

Rafa: “I have a serious problem today. I have just lost my driver's license.”
Sifa: “Don’t be so sad, my friend, let us search it around the park.”
Rafa: “I have looked for it for hours, but I could not find it. Do you have any suggestion?”
Sifa: “You should tell the security to announce it to other students.”
Rafa: “Yeah, that sounds good. I do hope it helps”

3. Which sentence shows asking suggestions?
a. Don’t be so sad, my friend.
b. You should tell the security.
c. I have just lost my driver's license.
d. Do you have any suggestions?
e. That sounds good.

4. Below are sentences of asking suggestions, except….
a. Can you tell me what I should do?
b. What would you do?
c. Do you have any suggestions for me?
d. Would you mind giving me your suggestion?
e. What should I do?

5. What is Rafa’s problem?
a. He lost a wallet.
b. He lost a bag.
c. He lost his driver's license.
d. He lost a car.
e. He lost a pencil.

English Expression for SMA 3

Text 1

Sifa: “What do you think about Lampung?”
Lisa: “I think Lampung is a beautiful city. There are many beautiful beaches there. Lampung is also famous for its tapis or songket. This is traditional cloth in Lampung.”
Sifa: What about the food? Do you think it’s delicious?
Lisa: I think … yes! Do you know that pipe? Very delicious.
Sifa: “Yes, I know that pipe. By the way … which is better? A mushroom or satay pipe?”
Lisa: I think the pipes are better than satay mushrooms.
Sifa: “I don’t think so. I think mushroom mushrooms are better than pipes because mushroom satay is my favorite food.”
Lisa: So we have different favorite foods.
Sifa: “I think so.”

 

1. What is Songket

a. Traditional Lampung dance.
b. Traditional clothing is made from Lampung.
c. Traditional food from Lampung.
d. The traditional average of Lampung.
e. Traditional Lampung rituals.

2. What is the name of the region discussed between Sifa and Lisa?
a. Lampung
b. Semarang
c. Jakarta
d. Surabaya
e. Denpasar

3. What does Lisa think about Lampung?
a. It is a beautiful city.
b. It is the ugly city.
c. It is a city full of crime.
d. It is a bad city.
e. It is a small city.
4. What is Songket?

a. Traditional dance from Lampung.
b. Traditional clothes from Lampung.
c. Traditional food from Lampung.
d. Traditional average from Lampung.
e. Traditional ritual from Lampung.

5. “In my opinion, Lampung is a beautiful city.”
The sentence above is included in the expression of ….
a. asking opinion
b. giving opinion
c. agreement
d. disagreement
e. neutral position

English Expression for SMA 2

Text 1

Rafa: “I have a serious problem today. I just lost my SIM.”

Sifa: “Don’t be sad, my friend, let’s look in the park.”
Rafa: “I’ve been looking for that for hours, but I can’t find it. Do you have any advice?”
Sifa: “You must tell security that it must be disclosed to other students.”
Rafa: “Yes, that sounds good. I hope this helps”

 

1. Which sentence means suggestion?

a. Don’t be sad, my friend.
b. I just lost my SIM.
c. Do you have any advice?
d. You have to offer security.
e. OK too.

 

2. Below are sentences that need to be sought for advice, except …

a. Can you tell me what should I do?
b. What would you do
c. Do you have any advice for me
d. Will you give me your advice
e. What should I do

Text 2

The following dialog is for numbers 1-5

Sifa: “What do you think about Lampung?”
Lisa: “I think Lampung is a beautiful city. There are many beautiful beaches there. Lampung is also famous for its tapis or songket. This is traditional cloth in Lampung.”
Sifa: What about the food? Do you think it’s delicious?
Lisa: I think … yes! Do you know that pipe? Very delicious.
Sifa: “Yes, I know that pipe. By the way … which is better? A mushroom or satay pipe?”
Lisa: I think the pipes are better than satay mushrooms.
Sifa: “I don’t think so. I think mushroom mushrooms are better than pipes because mushroom satay is my favorite food.”
Lisa: So we have different favorite foods.
Sifa: “I think so.”

 

3. What are the areas discussed between Sifa and Lisa

a. Denpasar
b. Semarang
c. Jakarta
d. Surabaya
e. Lampung

 

4. What is Lisa’s opinion about Lampung

a. This is a small city.
b. This is an ugly city.
c. This is a city full of evil.
d. This is a bad city.
e. This is a beautiful city.

 

5. What foods did Lisa taste according to the dialogue above

a. Satay Mushroom.
b. Whistle
c. Soup.
d. pizza
e. Burger

An Old Lion (part 2)

An Old Lion

          One day an old lion realized that he was too tired and too weak to look for food because of age. Unfortunately, he approached his nest and knew that he would die soon. He stopped at the entrance, panted, and spoke in a low, gentle voice to the group of wolves that walked through the nest at that moment. He told them about his poor condition.

         Soon news of lion’s disease spread in the forest and caused great concern for other wild animals. The animals feel sorry for paying their last respects. The old lion was very happy. When every animal enters a nest and it’s within reach, the lion overturns it and makes it feed. The lion soon became fat

         The fox came very early in the morning. He also came to pay his respects. The fox, famous for its intelligence and intelligence, approached the lion’s lair very carefully. Standing some distance away, he politely asked about the health of the lion and asked if he felt better.

         My friend,” said the lion, “you? I can hardly see you. You are very far away. Please come closer and whisper a few words in my ear to cheer me up because I haven’t lived long.

         Meanwhile, the fox watched the floor in front of the lion’s room. In the welding he looked up and left. He said, “Sorry if I didn’t stay because I felt quite uneasy seeing a lot of footprints that lead to your workplace, but no one left them.”

 

1. What characteristics am I trying to express through the fox character?

a. The fox came very early in the

b. Show respect by visiting friends who are sick

c. Wehn enters the lion’s room. Be careful

d. Stand some distance when facing the lion

e. You can save your life by using your mind and intelligence morning

 

2. What is the best title for the story above?

a. Lion King

b. Big lion

c. Fox is lying

d. Foxes lie and lions

e. Lions lie

 

3. One day the old lion realized that he was too weary and weak to look for food because of his age.

The italicized word has closest meaning with  ….

a. difficult

b. tired

c. minor

d. old

e. flashy

 

4. “Sorry if I didn’t stay because I felt very quite uneasy seeing a lot of footprints that lead to your nest …

The word in italics has closest meaning with  ….

a. Close

b uncomfortable.

c. relax

d. a lot of fun

e. enjoy

 

5. From the story above, we can assume that the fox … represents someone’s nature….

a. wise

b. stupid

c. lazy

d. that man  

e. stubborn

An Old Lion (part 1)

An Old Lion

             One day an old lion realized that he was too tired and too weak to look for food because of age. Unfortunately, he approached his nest and knew that he would die soon. He stopped at the entrance, panted, and spoke in a low, gentle voice to the group of wolves that walked through the nest at that moment. He told them about his poor condition.

         Soon news of the lion’s disease spread in the forest and caused great concern for other wild animals. The animals feel sorry for paying their last respects. The old lion was very happy. When every animal enters a nest and it’s within reach, the lion overturns it and makes it feed. The lion soon became fat

         The fox came very early in the morning. He also came to pay his respects. The fox, famous for its intelligence and intelligence, approached the lion’s lair very carefully. Standing some distance away, he politely asked about the health of the lion and asked if he felt better.

         My friend,” said the lion, “you? I can hardly see you. You are very far away. Please come closer and whisper a few words in my ear to cheer me up because I haven’t lived long.

         Meanwhile, the fox watched the floor in front of the lion’s room. In the welding, he looked up and left. He said, “Sorry if I didn’t stay because I felt very uncomfortable seeing a lot of footprints that lead to your workplace, but no one left them.”

 

1. Why does the lion hunt day end?

a. Animals know about lion disease

b. There are no more animals to hunt

c. Lions grow older and weaker

d. Wolves always defeat lions

e. The lion is too strong

 

2. These words support the view of the lion’s sad code, except …

a. Age

b. Approaching the hive

c. too tired and weak

d. Difficulty breathing

e. I have nausea

 

3. Old lions are very happy. It means ….

a. A lion doesn’t have to look for food

b. Many animals visit the lion out of pity

c. Every animal that enters the work area shows their respect

d. the lion gets fat

e. The lion is hopeless

 

4. The trail tells us that …

a. Pack the wolf through the lion room

b. Animals that enter the cave do not let me live

c. so many animals pay their respects to the old lion

d. Lions get better and healthier

e. Animlas wants the lion to die soon

 

5. How are lions and foxes alike?

a. Lions and foxes are equally respectable

b. Lions and foxes are smart bastards

c. The lion and the fox are as strong

d. The lion and the fox are both honest

e. The lion and the child are patient

English Expression for SMA

 Choose the correct answer by crossing a, b, c, d, or e!

1. Which of the following expressions asks for opinion?

a. Sally, what did you say about the math test today?

b. I think we should study harder from now on

c. Handi, do you want to go to the concert with me?

d. I hope I have the right time to see it

e. I am sorry

 

2. Which of the following elements is not a narrative text element?

a. plan

b. Character fame

c. Settings

d. characterization

e. time

3. “I warn you not to step on the grass.” The instructions above are used for.

a. give orders

b. Give advice

c. Asking for permission

d. to give opinions

e. give a warning

4. Computer programs help students do their work

Strange words are considered …

a. noun

b. verb

c. noun phrases

d. adjective

e. adverb

5. Narrative texts can be found below, except ….

a. to report

b. the story

c. fairy tale

e. folklore

e. legend