Name : Muh.

Berkah Heriyansyah

Nim : A031191173

Exercise 9

1. Main idea : The latest kind of vending machines is nothing like the vending machines of
the past

Signal words : Example

Like : like the old machines, the new ones are quick and convenient way to buy
food

But : but the new important machines have been improved in several important
ways

In contrast : In contrast, the new machines sell all kinds of delicious meals

In general : In general, these new machines sell more interesting and better-tasting food

2. Main idea : The- so called “portable” computers of just a few years ago were heavy
Machines

Signal words : Example

Unlike : unlike the heavy monsters of the past, the laptop computers weight only
about five pounds

In spite : in spite of their size, they have more memory capacity than older computers

Surprisingly : Surprisingly, the laptops have a larger screens than the older models

3. Main idea : The next big technological change will be shifted from gasoline to
electricpowered automobile.

Signal words : Example

In some ways : in some ways, the cars are quite similar.

Like : like gasoline cars, the electric vehicle provide convenient, private
transportation

The inferior : the inferior of the two vehicles is much the same

Unlike : Unlike the gasoline cars, the electric vehicle is totally silent

In contrast : In contrast to the sound of ignition in a gasoline engine, the sound of starting
an electric car is “click”.

Exercise 10
1. Main idea : High school graduates are sometimes nervous about attending college,
because they fear that everything will be different

Signal words : Example

In both places : In both places, academic success depends on being s responsible student

Similiarly : social success in college is like in high school

Also : Colleges resembles high school in student activities

2. Main idea : The university of bologna in northern Italy is different from most North
American universities
Signal words : Example
Important differeces : age
Contrast : usual attitude of American student who study in newer surrounding
Different : location
Unlike : Unlike the American university campus, there are no trees or open spaces near
this old institution

3. Main idea : comparison between Russian specialized foreign language school and regular
public school
Signal words : Example
Similar : The students do not have to pay for their education
Also : The school also teach the similar object
How ever : Most of the school subjects are taught in a foreign language at Russian
specialized foreign language schools.