SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan

"But the earlier talks are sign that they may form a stronger partnership"

The underlined word means ...

According to the news, Apple has not been very successful in ....

WHat is the main idea of the second paragraph?

The Dangers of Typing SMS while Driving

 

The popularity of mobile devices has had some dangerous consequences. We know that mobile communications are linked to a significant increase in distracted driving which results in injury and loss of life.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2010 driver distraction was the cause of 18 percent of all fatal crashes - with 3,092 people killed - and crashes resulting in an injury - with 416,000 people wounded.

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted.

Eleven percent of drivers aged 18 to 20 who were involved in an automobile accident and survived admitted they were sending or receiving texts when they crashed. Distracted driving endangers life and property and the current levels of injury  and  loss  are unacceptable.

 

From the text, we know that...

SNAKES

Snakes are reptiles (cold-blooded creatures). They belong to the same group as lizards (the scaled group, Squamata) but form a sub-group of their own (Serpentes).

Snakes have two legs but a long time ago they had claws to help them slither along. Snakes are not slimy. They are covered in scales which are just bumps on the skin. Their skin is hard and glossy to reduce friction as the snake slithers along the ground.

Snakes often sun bathe on rocks in the warm weather. This is because snakes are cold-blooded, they need the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies up.

Most snakes live in the country. Some types of snakes live in trees, some live in water, but most live on the ground in deserted rabbit burrows, in thick, long grass and in old logs.

A snake’s diet usually consists of frogs, lizards, and mice and other snakes. The Anaconda can eat small crocodiles and even bears. Many snakes protect themselves with their fangs. Some snakes are protected by scaring their enemies away like the Cobra. The flying snakes glide away from danger. Their ribs spread apart and the skin stretches out. Its technique is just like the sugar gliders.

 

We know from the text that snakes ...

                Once upon a time there lived three neighbours in a beautiful village. Three of them were diligent farmers.

                At one time the three neighbours were having trouble with their crops. All three fields had crops that were willing and infested with pests. Each day they would try different ideas to help their crops. The first one tried sing a scarecrow, the second used pesticides and the third built a fence on his field, all to no avail.

                One day, the village head came by and called all three farmers. He gave them each a stick and asked them to break the stick. The farmers could break them easily. He then gave them a bundle of three stick and asked them to break it. This time, the farmers struggled to break the stick. The village head said, “Together you are stronger than when you work alone.” The farmers fooled their resourches and got rid of the pests in their fields.

 Adopted from: httr:/mythfolklore.netaesopica/milowinter/13.htm (30th November 2018)

 

What is the conflict of the story?

                One day several boys were playing at the edge of a pond in which lived a family of frogs. The boys abused themselves by throwing stones into the pond so as to make them skin on top of the water.

                The stones were flying thick and fast, and the boys were enjoying themselves very much; but the poor frogs in the pond were trembling with fear.

                At last one of the frogs, the oldest and bravest, put his head out of the water, and said, “Oh, please, dear chidren, stop your cruel play! Though it may be fun for you, it means death to us!”

Adopted from: httr://mythfolklore.not/aesopica/milowinter/30.him (30th November 2018)

 

Why did the frog feel insecure?

Obesity is a major global health epidemic that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease Researchers from Flinders University, Australia, are studying a gone relaxed to obesity, can1, which may allow you to eat as much as you want without gaining weight. The study used a huge genetic screen in rodents to identify obesity-causing genetic candidates. When the gone can1 was removed, the mice could feed on high fat foods for prolonged periods without gaining weight 9

According to project reader and professor Damien Eating, blocking can1 helps transform energy scoring white fat into energy-burying brown fat meaning the body turns calorie even while testing and without the need for dietary restrictions or extra exercise. The international team said new drug therapies could be developed baked on the finding Inhibiting the gone might also translate into combating obesity and serious diseases such as diabetes

"We are currently testing a series of proteins- targeting drugs to see if they inhabit can1 and whether they represent potential new ants-obesity drugs," Eating said. Two-third of Australian adults and a quarter of chidren are either overweight or obese yet left with limited effective therapeutic treatments "We have researcht finding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. We can potentially make a read difference in the fight again obesity," Eating added.

 

What does the text mainly tell us about?

Mrs. Citra Dwi Hapsari

Director

PT Leafy Wood

JI. Pahlawan no. 45

Surabaya

11th February 2018

Mr. Chandra Perwira

Director

PT Angkasa Java

JI. Merpati no 78

Denpasar

Dear Sir,

We would like to invite you to attend the inauguration of our subsidiary located in Denpasar Business Centre Building at JI. Melati no. 34 Denpasar The inauguration will be held on 25th February 2019 at 9 a.m.

It is our honour to have you as our best client We are hoping that we still have good relationship in our business and increase our cooperation. We have been in this business for quite some time now yet we have always managed to stay on top of our competitors. This is not possible if not with your support to our business. We have prepared something for you as our patrons as a way of our gratitude. Please come early so that we can find a comfortable seat for you and so that you will be there as we acknowledge our best clients and you are definitely in the list.

Please confirm your attendance by 18th February 2019. Hope for your presence on that day. Thank you for your attention

Yours Truly.

PT Leafy Wood

 

What should the receiver do after receiving the letter?

By giving the homework to the students, they can ... in the evening.