FINAL ASSIGNMENT – MODULE 5

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC INTERACTIONS

RENI IRMA YUNIARTI

SMK NEGERI 1 SURADE

To complete your work on this module, you need to do the tasks in this final assignment
section.
QUESTIONS 1-8 ARE BASED ON READING TEXT 1
Reading Text 1
The diagram below shows two processes for manufacturing black tea. Following the

diagram, there are eight sentences that describes the main features of the

processes. However, they are presented in jumbled order. Reorder the sentences to

make up a coherent explanation on how blacktea is produced. Write the number of

order for each sentences in the box provided.

Manufacturing Tea 1

1
M. Mann and S. Taylore-Knowles, IELTS for Academic Purposes: Six Practice Tests with Answers. (New York,
NY: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2009). Test 5, p. 89.

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 The diagram shows two processes for manufacturing black tea.
1. The traditional way is used for making loose tea and the modern  1
process is ideal for teabags.
2. In both processes, natural enzymes are produced from the leaves.  5
3. The next step is oxidation, where the enzymes from the leaves mix with  6
the air.
4. When collecting tea, the tea picker picks only the two top leaves and  2
the bud of each plant to ensure a high quality tea.
5. By this stage, little moisture remains in the tea – just three per cent.  8
6. After that, the leaves are ready for rolling or cutting. Factories use  4
traditional methods of rolling and crushing or faster modern methods of
cutting, tearing and curling to make teabags.

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 7. This changes the colour of the leaves from green to copper and creates  7
a nice flavour and aroma. Finally, the leaves are fired and dried.
8. Then, the tea leaves go through withering where leaves are spread out  3
and air is passed through them to remove up to 60 per cent of their
moisture.

QUESTIONS 9-14

Answer Questions 9-14 based on reading text 2.

Reading Text 2

Firework 2

2
M. Mann and S. Taylore-Knowles, IELTS for Academic Purposes: Six Practice Tests with Answers. (New York,
NY: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2009). Test 5, p. 89.

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9. The author most likely wrote this editorial to …
A. express an opinion about fireworks.
B. teach about fireworks safety.
C. describe different types of fireworks.
D. complain about noise during fireworks displays.

10. According to the author, which type of fireworks are the leading cause of injuries?
A. Roman candles
B. skyrockets
C. sparklers
D. firecrackers

11. According to the author, how are fireworks harmful? Give one or two examples.
According to the author, the fireworks are harmfull because:
 They cause pollution, they contain chemicals that are harmfull to human and animal;
 They can damage your hearing;
 They can lead to injuries even death

12. Does the author of this editorial believe that all fireworks should be banned? Explain
your answer.
Yes, the author believes that all consumers fireworks should be banned. But the people
can continue and enjoying public fireworks displays with the responsibility to clean up
the messy they make. It is proved in the last paraghraph of the text.

13. With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?
A. Public fireworks displays should be paid for with tax dollars.
B. The money we spend on fireworks would be better spent helping others.
C. Hearing loss is a small price to pay for the excitement that fireworks provide.
D. The small amounts of harmful chemicals found in fireworks are nothing to be
concerned about.

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14. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the author? Explain your answer in not
more than 100 words.
I absolutely agree with the author’s opinion, that the fireworks should be banned with
an exception. In fact, the fireworks cause some damages and dangerous to human,
animals and our environment. They can poison the water and pollute the air, thus
harmfull for environment. The number of accidents caused by fireworks is often heard
and alarming. Moreover, money waste for unimportant thing like this should be diverted
to another usefull activity such as doing charity, because there are many people outside
who has not home and hungry.

QUESTIONS 15-20

Answer Questions 15-20 based on reading text 3

Reading Text 3

15. What type of graphic organizer is in Reading Text 3?

The type of graphic organizer above is a bar chart.

16. What is the writer’s purpose for presenting the data in this way?
The writer’s purpose for presenting the data is to compare and to contrast the data
about the science scores among 15 year-olds in ASEAN Nations.

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17. Can you identify source of the data used in the text? Do you think it is a credible source?
In the top of the text, we can find out the source of the data used. It is PISA 2015. But
under the chart, there is a website address “http//indonesiaetc.com/apparently-42-of—
young-indonesian-are-good-for.nothing/”. If the data is taken from PISA, I think that is a
credible source since PISA is an international survey organization that is recognized in
the world, but when I visited the website address under the chart, it can’t be reached.

18. What is the most ‘striking’ information in the text to you?

The most ‘striking’ information in the text is the percentage of Indonesia score with 56%
at level 1 or below and Vietnam is only 6% for the same level, and at level 4 Indonesia is
only in 2% of science score. The data shows that Indonesia in the bottom position in
science scores compared to the other four ASEAN countries. Responses should focus on
data on either TOP (highest performance) or BOTTOM (poorest performance).

19. Which country is the better performer: Vietnam or Singapore? Why?

I think each of the countries has its own strength. Vietnam has the least number of
students at Level 1 with 6% while Singapore is on the second position with 10%.
Singapore has more students with 52% at level 3-6 and also has the most number of
students at level 6.).

20. What can you say about Indonesia’s performance compared to other ASEAN country?
According to bar chart above, Indonesia’s performance in science scores is the lowest
compared to other ASEAN country. Indonesia sits in the bottom position with 56% at
Level 1, and only 2 % at level 4. However, at level 2, Indonesia in the same position with
Thailand. But the striking information in bar chart focuses on the data in the highest
position and the lowest position.

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QUESTIONS 21-25

Answer Questions 21-25 based on reading text 4

Reading Text 4

21. What type of infographic is Reading Text 43?

The type of infographic is List Infographic.

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22. What is the text about?
The text is talking about the five signs of people who are not drink enough water.

23. What is the writer’s purpose?

The write’s purpose is to explain or to inform about how to know if our body needs
water and what are the consequences if we don’t drink enough water.

24. Can you identify source of the data used in the text? Do you think it is a credible source?
The source of the data is www.jjvirgin.com. We should to check the website to know the
credibility of the source, but unfortunately the website can’t be reached.

25. Write a summary of the infographic in not more than 150 words.
To keep us healthy, our body needs sufficient water. There are five signs if our body do
not have sufficient water. Firsly, if we do not drink enough water, we will feel hungry
faster. Secondly, feeling tired or cranky. Even mild dehydration causes moodlines,
fatigue, trouble with memory and headaches. Thirdly, check our skin. The skin cells that
are dehydrated looks rough and dry. Fourthly, less frequency of needs to empty bladder
along with dark and strong smell of urine. And the last is checking on how much water
our need daily based on our respective body weight.

ANSWER KEY:
1. 1
2. 5
3. 6
4. 2
5. 8
6. 4
7. 7
8. 3

9. (A). An express an opinion about fireworks.

10. (D). firecrackers

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 11. According to the author, the fireworks are harmfull because:
 They cause pollution, they contain chemicals that are harmfull to human and
animal;
 They can damage your hearing;
 They can lead to injuries even death

12. Yes, the author believes that all consumers fireworks should be banned. But the
people can continue and enjoying public fireworks displays with the responsibility to
clean up the messy they make. It is proved in the last paraghraph of the text.

13. (B). The money we spend on fireworks would be better spent helping others.

14. I absolutely agree with the author’s opinion, that the fireworks should be banned
with an exception. In fact, the fireworks cause some damages and dangerous to
human, animals and our environment. They can poison the water and pollute the air,
thus harmfull for environment. The number of accidents caused by fireworks is often
heard and alarming. Moreover, money waste for unimportant thing like this should
be diverted to another usefull activity such as doing charity, because there are many
people outside who has not home and hungry.
15. The type of graphic organizer above is a bar chart.

16. The writer’s purpose for presenting the data is to compare and to contrast the data
about the science scores among 15 year-olds in ASEAN Nations.

17. In the top of the text, we can find out the source of the data used. It is PISA 2015.
But under the chart, there is a website address “http//indonesiaetc.com/apparently-
42-of—young-indonesian-are-good-for.nothing/”. If the data is taken from PISA, I
think that is a credible source since PISA is an international survey organization that
is recognized in the world, but when I visited the website address under the chart, it
can’t be reached.
18. The most ‘striking’ information in the text is the percentage of Indonesia score with
56% at level 1 or below and Vietnam is only 6% for the same level, and at level 4
Indonesia is only in 2% of science score. The data shows that Indonesia in the bottom
position in science scores compared to the other four ASEAN countries. Responses
should focus on data on either TOP (highest performance) or BOTTOM (poorest
performance).

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 19. I think each of the countries has its own strength. Vietnam has the least number of
students at Level 1 with 6% while Singapore is on the second position with 10%.
Singapore has more students with 52% at level 3-6 and also has the most number of
students at level 6).
20. According to bar chart above, Indonesia’s performance in science scores is the
lowest compared to other ASEAN country. Indonesia sits in the bottom position with
56% at Level 1, and only 2 % at level 4. However, at level 2, Indonesia in the same
position with Thailand. But the striking information in bar chart focuses on the data
in the highest position and the lowest position.
21. The type of infographic is List Infographic.
22. The text is talking about the five signs of people who are not drink enough water.
23. The write’s purpose is to explain or to inform about how to know if our body needs
water and what are the consequences if we don’t drink enough water.
24. The source of the data is www.jjvirgin.com. We should to check the website to know
the credibility of the source, but unfortunately the website can’t be reached.

25. To keep us healthy, our body needs sufficient water. There are five signs if our body
do not have sufficient water. Firsly, if we do not drink enough water, we will feel
hungry faster. Secondly, feeling tired or cranky. Even mild dehydration causes
moodlines, fatigue, trouble with memory and headaches. Thirdly, check our skin. The
skin cells that are dehydrated looks rough and dry. Fourthly, less frequency of needs
to empty bladder along with dark and strong smell of urine. And the last is checking
on how much water our need daily based on our respective body weight.

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