TUGAS MATA KULIAH

INTERMEDIATE READING ACADEMIC

Oleh :
Nama : Mulyono
Nim : 2020100007
Universitas Cokroaminoto Yogyakarta\

Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Jl. Gambiran, Pandeyan, Kec. Umbulharjo, Kota Yogyakarta,
Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55161
A. Read the text below and then choose the correct answer
Questions 1-10
The largest of the five Great Lakes of north America is Lake Superior. It is
situated on the northern edge of Wisconsin and stretches between the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan north to Ontario Canada, and spans west to the eastern edge
of Minnesota. The lake stretches approximately 350 miles from west to east, and
160 miles north to south, with a shoreline almost 2,800 miles long. That is the same
distance as travelling from Duluth Minnesota to Miami Florida.
Line 5 Not only is Lake Superior the largest of the five Great Lake, it also has the
largest surface area of any fresh water lake in the world. It has a surface area of
31,820 square miles (82,413 km2) which is approximately the size of South
Caroline. The lake contains almost 3,000 cubic miles of water, an amount that could
fill all the other Great Lake plus three additional Lake Eries. With an average depth
Line 10 approaching 500 feet, Lake Superior is also the closest and deepest (1331 feet) of
the Great Lakes. It has a maximum length of 350 miles (563 km) and maximum
breadth of 160 miles (257 km). Its average depth is 482 feet (147 m) with a
maximum depth of 1,332 feet (406 m). The amount of water in Lake Superior can
cover the entire land mass of North and South American with 1 foot (30 cm) of
water. Its shoreline stretches 2,726 miles (4,387 km)
Line 15 Based on a study by professors at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Lake
Superior may have warmed faster than its surrounding climate. The surface
temperatures of the lake in the summer appeared to have increased by about 4.5 F
(2.5
C) since 1979, compared with an approximately 2.7 F (1.5 C) increase in the
surrounding average air temperature. The increase in the lake's surface temperature
may be in relation to the decreasing ice cover. Less winter ice cover allow more
Line 20 The average surface elevation of Lake Superior is 600 feed (183 m) above sea level.
The current water levels, including diversions of water from the Hudson Bay
watershed, are governed by the International Lake Superior Board of Control which
was established in 1914 by the International joint Commission. Its water levels
temporarily reached a new low in September 2007, slightly less than the previous
record low in 1926. However, the water levels returned within a several days.

1. The word “situated” in line 1 is close in meaning to

a. Positioned
b. Placed
c. Located
d. Bordered

2. How wide is South Carolina?

a. About 3,000 square miles
b. About 1,332 square miles
c. About 350 square miles
d. About 31,820 square miles
3. The second paragraph implies that
a. The surface area of Lake Superior is not as big as that of the five Great Lakes
b. The surface area of Lake Superior is the biggest one in the world
c. Lake Superior has a little amount of water
d. Lake Superior is smaller than Lake Eries

4. The word “entire” in line 13 is closest in meaning to what of the following

a. Part of
b. Some
c. Whole
d. Several

5. The third paragraph mainly discusses …

a. The climate change in Lake Superior
b. A research by professors at the University of Minnesota Duluth
c. The solar radiation in Lake Superior
d. Lake air temperature in Lake Superior

6. How deep is Lake Superior?

a. 500 feet
b. 1,332 feet
c. 257 feet
d. 406 feet

7. What is the main topic of the fourth paragraph?

a. The amount of water in Lake Superior
b. The International Joint Commission
c. The International lake Superior board of C
d. The water level of Lake Superior

8. What is probably the cause of increasing the surface temperature of Lake Superior?
a. The reduction of ice cover
b. The reduction of water supply
c. The solar radiation all over the word
d. The increase of water amount in Lake Superior

9. The phrase “a new low” in line 24 could best be replaces by

a. Not important
b. Below
c. The lowest level
d. Bad time

10. What is the tone of the passage?

a. Humorous
b. Calculating
 c. Accusatory
d. Informative

Questions 11-20
Line 5 Like the Spanish influence on American architecture during the Spanish
colonial era, the English influence on American architecture can be clearly seen.
The permanent English speaking settlement in the USA was Jamestown, Virginia,
which was founded in 1607. The excavations at those region have unearthed part of
the triangular James Fort and numerous artifacts from the early 17th century.
Virginia’s colonial capital was nearby Williamsburg, a well preserved 18th century
town, which now become tourist attraction.
Ninety percent of the New World population of 200,000 in 1657 drew from
England. The England settlers used the same simple construction techniques as
those in their respective mother countries. These settlers often came to the New
Line 10 World for economic reasons. It reveals why most early homes reflect the influences
of modest village homes and small farm. The appearance of structures was very
plain and made with little imported materials. Windows, for examples, were very
small. Their size did not increase until long after even the British were
manufacturing glass. This was because the Venetians had not rediscovered the
distinctly Roman clear glass until the fifteenth century and it did not come to
England until another hundred years later. The few windows that did exist on early
Line 15 colonial homes had small panel held together by a lead framework, much like a
typical church’s stained glass window. The glass panel held together by a lead
framework, much like a typical church’s stained glass window. The glass used was
imported from England and was incredibly expensive. In the eighteenth century,
many of these houses were restored and sash windows replaced the originals. These
were invented by Robert Hooke (1635-1703) and were made so that one panel of
Line 20 glass easily
Manyslid up, vertically,
houses were madebehind another.
of period because timber was readily abundant for
settlers in America. As for decorative elements, There were very few notable efforts
made to show creativity with the early colonial homes, and if an effort was and, it
led to a very simple outcome. A subtle element of ornamentation was made on the
front door. The owner would take nails, think of an object or pattern to make with
them, and nail that decoration onto the door. The more nails one had, the more
extravagant and elaborate the pattern could become.
Line 25 The chimney, usually made of brick of stone, was very fashionable especially
during 1600 -1715. Coal was the popular material for heating the home during the
Tudor period in England, which lasted up until around 1603. Before that, a wood
fire was burned on the floor in the center of the house, with the smoke escaping only
through windows and vents.

11. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discussed…

a. The Spanish influence on American architecture
b. The American influence on Spanish colony
c. The Spanish people
 d. The American architecture

12. What is topic of this passage?

a. The Spanish influence on American architecture
b. The English influence on American architecture
c. This first permanent English speaking settlement in the USA
d. The numerous artifact from the early 17th century

13. The phrase “well-preserved’ in line 5 could be best replaced by

a. Well-build
b. Well-designed
c. Well-organized
d. Well-conserved

14. Why did English people go to the New World?

a. For Business Purpose
b. For research Purpose
c. For Family reason
d. For country expansion

15. The world “mother” in line 8 is closest in meaning to

a. Female parent
b. Single parent
c. Native
d. Old

16. What did the structures of the houses look like?

a. They looked modern
b. They were made with a lot of imported material
c. They look bog and very strong
d. They were very plain and made with little imported material

17. The world “Their” in line 11 refers to

a. Windows
b. Settlers
c. Homes
d. Structures

18. Which of the following statement is correct about early home?

a. Most of them reflected the big farms around the homes
b. The structures were not made with imported material
c. Their windows were not very big
d. The window had no panes.

19 The word “abundant” in line 19 could be best replace by

a. Plentiful
 b. Less
c. Fanciful
d. Rare

20. Where can be seen the decorative element of early homes?

a. On the roof
b. On the walls
c. On the vents
d. On the front door

Questions 21-30
Barter is system of exchange by which goods or services are exchanged for
other goods or services without using money. The barter system dates back many
centuries. In most countries or regions the barter system was used before money was
created. People having specific goods or services to sell world exchange them with
others for the things they needed. Barter also replaces money as the system of
Line 5 exchange in times of monetary crisis, such as when currency may be either unstable
or simply unavailable for conducting commerce. Since money varies in value from
country to country, bartering easy to do anywhere in the world. Explorer and
pilgrims used the barter system to get the things they needed for the journeys. For
instance, explorers exchanged their goods for spices that were not available where
they came from.
Line 10 In today’s economy it is sometimes easier to exchange goods or services for
other goods or services. What makes the barter system even better than ever before
is that it can now be done globally. In the past bartering was simply done with those
that were located nearby. If the family raised chickens, they traded chickens or eggs
for items they needed such as cloth with which to make clothing
Line 15 Nowadays the barter system can be used in a much more sophisticated way
than ever before. However, it carries with it the same basic purposes – exchange of
goods or services for other goods or services, The barter system allows someone to
negotiate the worth of his or her goods or services in connections with the good or
service that other people want. Bartering allows people to get the things they need
without having to expend additional money. Instead they can use the goods they no
longer need or want to get the things they do need. There are swap markets and
online auctions that allow them to sell or trade their goods or to purchase goods that
they need or want. Negotiation is done just like it was hundreds of years before.

21. The passage mainly discusses

a. Selling goods
b. Exchanging services
c. Barter system
d. Modern economy

22. In early centuries in certain countries, people used barter system because
 a. Bartering was easier
b. Traders preferred barter system to money
c. Barter system was more profitable
d. Money was not created yet

23. Explorers or pilgrim exchanged their goods for species because

a. There were not any spices in their hometown
b. They wanted to resell the species in their hometown
c. The species were more valuable than their goods
d. They did not need their goods anymore

24. Which of following is NOT the reason why people use barter system?
a. Money was not creates yet in certain countries in ancient time
b. People need specific goods that they don’t have
c. Barter system is the most effective way of trading goods
d. Barter system is used because of financial crisis

25. The word “unstable” in line 5 could best be replaces by

a. Useless
b. Unsteady
c. Unavailable
d. Unimportant

26. The word “they” in line 4 refers to which of the following?

a. Goods
b. Services
c. Things
d. People

27. It is implied in the second paragraph that

a. Barter system in the past was done locally
b. People did not like doing barter system with other people from other countries
c. Barter system was not allowed to be used globally
d. Local goods were better than global good

28. The word “sophisticated” in line 14 could be replaced by

a. Mobile
b. Technological
c. Modern
d. Practical

29. What is the basic objective of bartering?

a. To buy goods and resell them
b. To exchange goods or service for other goods or services
c. To get more goods or services that people need
d. To offer goods to those who need them
30 The word “purchase” in line 20 is closed in meaning to
a. Buy
b. Change
c. Exchange
d. Get