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

Helen Adams Keller was born as a healthy child on June 27^th, 1880, to Captain Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller of Tuscumbia. At the tender age of 19 months, she was stricken with a severe illness which left her blind and deaf.

At the age of six, the half-wild, deaf and blind girl was taken to see Dr. Alexander Graham Bell by her parents. From this visit, Helen met her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan. She was so gifted that by the end of August, in six months, she knew 625 words, learned Braille and learned to write shortly afterward.

By the age of 10, Helen had mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use the typewriter. By the time she was 16, Helen could speak well enough to go to preparatory school and to college. In 1904, she graduated “cum laude” from Radcliffe College. The teacher stayed with her thought those years, interpreting lectures and class discussion for her.

Helen Keller became one of world’s most remarkable women. She dedicated her life to improve the conditions of the blind and deaf-blind around the world, lecturing in more than 25 countries on the five major countries. Wherever she appeared, she brought new courage to millions of blind people.

From the text, we can conclude that ...

                Mr. Bambang is an English teacher. He speaks English fluently. His wife, Mrs. Vanya is a (46) … . She helps sick people. She doesn’t speak English. Mr. Bambang has two children. They study English not only at school but also at home. They are (47) … students. Their father teaches them every night, so they can speak English (48) … . He is very proud of them.

Schumacher to retire again

Michael Schumacher announced his retirement from formula one for the second time at the age of 43 on Thursday after failing to rekindle his old Ferrari magic in a dissapointing comeback with Mercedes

The team had already anncounced last week that the seven-time world champion, winner of record 91 races in a career that started in 1991, would be replaced by McLaren's Lewis Hamilton for the start of the 2013 campaign

Shcumacher told reporters, packed into the confined space of the tented Mercedes hospitality at the Suzuka circuit ahead of Sunday's Jappanese Grand Prix that his decision came as a relief

"I have decide to retire by the end of the year , althogh i am still able and capable to compete with the best drivers that are arount, "he declared, reading from a statement.

"But at some point, it is good to say goodbye. And that is what I am going here ... and might this time be forever, "he smiled

Schumacher first retirement came at the end of 2006, after he had won five titles in a row with Ferarri from 2000 and won two with the Benetton in 1994 and 1995.

That departure proved premature, with the most succesful driver in 62-year history of the sport unable to resist the allure of a return with Mercedes, Schumacher said he now wanted to enjoy his last sisx race-reuters

 

What is the main idea of the second paragraph ?

                Animal testing is a deeply divided subject, with a great deal of passion, emotion, and ideas on both sides regarding the ethic of the practice. Some individuals support animal testing and some others oppose its use.

                The scientific community is strongly in favour in animal testing. The medical breakthroughs that have occurred as a result of animal testing are considered reason enough to continue the practice, with the aim of reducing human suffering and saving human lives. Animal testing aids researchers in finding drugs and treatments to improve health and medicine. Many medical treatments have been made possible by animal testing, including cancer and HIV drugs, insulin, antibiotics, vaccines, and many more. Animal testing also helps to ensure the safety of drugs and many other substances humans use or are exposed to regularly. Scientists typically use animals for testing purpose because they are considered similar to humans.

                The contra on the issue of animal testing is that countless animals are experimented on and then killed after their use. Others are injured and will still live the rest of their lives in captivity. Many of these animals received tests for substances that will never actually be used for public consumption and use. Animal testing generally costs an enormous amount of money as the animals must be fed, house, cared for and treated with drugs or experimental substances. The price of the animal themselves must also be factored into equation.

                As a result of the controversy, regulation and laws should be enforced. At the very least, animal suffering should be minimized and that animals should be respected during their care. If animal testing is to continue, animals must be abused.

 

The main idea of paragraph 3 is ....

                Last weekend, my friends and I went camping. We (43) … the camping ground after we walked for about one and a half hours. We built the tents next to a small river. It was getting darker and colder, so we made a (44) … . The next day, we spent our time observing plantation and insects during the day. At night, we sang, danced, read poetry, played magic tricks (45) … .

     Dr. Mohammad Hatta was born in Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). He was Indonesia’s first Vice President, later also served as the country’s prime minister. Known as the ‘proclamator’, he and a number of Indonesian people including the first President of Indonesia Soekarno, fought for the independence of Indonesia from Dutch. Despites his efforts to gain Indonesian independence, he studied in the Netherlands from 1921 until 1932.

      Moreover, after his early education, he studied in Dutch Schools in Indonesia. He is more remembered as Bung Hatta (Bung is an affectionate title used to address collegues, popular in the early 1900 and is still used by Indonesians).

The first paragraph is about ....

The respiratory system, in anatomy and physiology, are organs that deliver oxygen to the circulatory system to be transported to all body cells. The respiratory and circulatory system work together to deliver oxygen to cells and remove carbon dioxide in a two-phase process called respiration.

The first phase of respiration begins with breathing in, or inhalation. Inhalation brings air from outside the body into the lungs. Oxygen in the air moves from the lungs through blood vessels to the heart, which pumps the oxygen-rich blood to all the body. Oxygen then moves from the bloodstream into cells, which completes the first phase of respiration. In the cells, oxygen is used in a separate energy-producing process called cellular respiration, which produces carbon dioxide as a by product.

The second phase of respiration begins with the movement of carbon dioxide from the cells to the bloodstream. The bloodstream carries carbon dioxide to the heart, which pumps the carbon dioxide-laden blood to the lungs. In the lungs, breathing out, or exhalation, removes carbon dioxide from the body, thus completing the respiration cycle.

 

How does a complete respiration cycle work?

In ancient times, the king placed a boulder on a roadway. Then he hid and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.

Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything to get the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After lots of pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying on the road where the boulder had been.

The purse contained a lot of gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.

 

What can we learn from the story?

Dear Nancy,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared and it became a sunny day. Then we decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next, I watch the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch because I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock, we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. Then we went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Sam

When did Sam spend all his holiday with his family?

In ancient times, the king placed a boulder on a roadway. Then he hid and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.

Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything to get the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. On approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After lots of pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying on the road where the boulder had been.

The purse contained a lot of gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many others never understand.

 

What did many people blame the king?