PENILAIAN HARIAN III E.
To persuade the reader to use songs in learning
BAHASA INGGRIS
KELAS XI MIPA/IPS
Read and answer the questions carefully!
Text for no 1-6
Learning English through music and
songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix
pleasure with learning when you listen to a song
and exploit the song as a means to your English
progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to
support the idea why we use songs in language
learning.
Firstly, “the song stuck in my head”
Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last
song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping
malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes
unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to
reinforce the idea that songs work on our short-
and-long term memory.
Secondly, songs in general also use
simple conversational language, with a lot of
repetition, which is just what many learners look
for sample text. The fact that they are effective
makes them many times more motivating than
other text. Although usually simple, some songs
can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and
poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way
as any other literary sample.
Furthermore, song can be appropriated by
listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs
and probably many other types don’t have precise
people, place or time reference.
In addition, songs are relaxing. They
provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony
within oneself and within one group. Little
wonder they are important tools in sustaining
culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even
revolution.
Last but not least, there are many learning
activities we can do with songs such as studying
grammar, practicing selective listening
comprehension, translating songs, learning
vocabulary, spelling and culture.
From the elaboration above, it can be
concluded that learning through music and songs,
learning English can be enjoyable and fun.
1. The type of the text above is …
A. Analytical exposition
B. Hortatory exposition
C. Narrative
D. Discussion
E. Explanation
2. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
A. To tell the reader about the songs
B. To entertain the reader with the songs
C. To show the reader the use of songs
D. To explain above the songs
language
3. The generic structures of the text are ….
A. Thesis – arguments – recommendation
B. General statement – sequential explanation
C. Newsworthy events – background events –
sources
D. Thesis – arguments – reiteration
E. General statement – arguments
4. What is the text about ….
A. Learning songs
B. Very enjoyable music
C. The phenomenon
D. Music listeners
E. Using songs in language learning
5. Based on the text, there are …… reason for
using songs in learning language
A. 6
B. 4
C. 5
D. 3
E. 2
6. “They provide variety and fun, and encourage
harmony within oneself and within one group.”
The they word refers to …….
A. Groups
B. Learners
C. People
D. Songs
E. Activities
Text for no 7-11
The importance of breakfast
Some people prefer to skip breakfast or
eat breakfast and use the morning time for other
activities, such daily pattern is not good for us.
Breakfast has some beneficial effects for us.
Firstly, having breakfast helps us prevent
overeating. People who had breakfast in the
morning will keep their metabolism stable and
prevent them from consuming excessive calories
for the entire day.
Secondly, breakfast may prevent ulcer
pain. It also prevents the recurrence of ulcers for
those who suffer from it. Breakfast will keep the
stomach filled with food so that it can neutralize
stomach acid.
Thirdly, breakfast will improve brain
function. Our brain requires glucose from food to
work best. Studies have also shown how having
breakfast can improve memory and concentration
levels, lower stress levels, and improve mood
which leads us to be happier.
In conclusion, breakfast is important to
keep us healthy and energized to start the day.
7. What is the text about ….
A. Breakfast may prevent ulcer pain
B. The importance of breakfast
C. Breakfast may prevent ulcer pain
D. Breakfast helps us prevent overeating
 E. Breakfast can improve memory and
concentration levels
8. What tense is mostly used in the text?
A. Simple present tense
B. Simple perfect tense
C. Present continuous tense
D. Past continuous tense
E. Past tense
9. The following sentences are true, except
… jogging will have better outlook of
A. Breakfast has some beneficial effects
for us.
B. Breakfast will make me sleepy and
weak when activity
C. People who had breakfast in the
morning will keep their metabolism
stable and prevent them from
consuming excessive calories for the
entire day.
D. Breakfast will keep the stomach
filled with food so that it can
neutralize stomach acid.
E. Breakfast is important to keep us
healthy and energized to start the
day.
10. What is the main idea of the first
paragraph?
A. Having breakfast helps us prevent
overeating
B. Breakfast is important to keep us
healthy and energized to start the day
C. Breakfast has some beneficial effects
for us
D. Some people prefer to skip breakfast
E. Some people prefer to skip breakfast
or eat breakfast and use the morning
time for other activities, such daily
pattern is not good for us.
11. The second paragraph is about ….
A. The writer’s arguments
B. The writer’s general statement
C. The writer’s suggestion
D. The writer’s conclusion
E. The writer’s problem
Text for no 12-15
Jogging is the simplest and
cheapest sport you will ever find in
this world. So it is good exercise for
everyone.
Jogging can be done anytime,
any day, and anywhere. And Jogging
can be done alone or with friends.
On average, it’s about 100
calories a mile, but it depends on your
weight, shape and intensity of training.
For example, a woman weighing 68
kg burns 600 calories per 10 km.
Jogging will keep your
cardiovascular (heart pumping) in a
good shape. And also you will find
very few people who will suffer from
heart attack and stroke if they do this
regularly.
Jogging is also good for your
mental health. Every time you finish
jogging, you will feel fresh. Some
studies have shown that people who
live and this will make them happier
than the average people.
So based on facts above,
jogging is good for everyone. Jogging
is simplest and cheapest sport but it’s
so good for your body and healthy.
12. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To entertain the readers
B. To tell about exercise is good
C. To persuade the readers about
jogging is good exercise for
everyone
D. To give information about healthy
E. To explain about good exercise
13. What are the generic structures of the
text above?
A. Arguments-recommendation-thesis
B. Thesis-arguments-
recommendation
C. Recommendation – thesis –
argument
D. Thesis-argument-reiteration
E. Reiteration-arguments-thesis
14. The first paragraph namely…
A. Paragraph argument
B. Paragraph thesis
C. Paragraph opinion
D. Paragraph conclusion
E. Paragraph suggestion
15. From the text we know about…
A. Jogging is not good for your
mental health.
B. Jogging can’t be done anytime,
any day, and anywhere.
C. Jogging is simplest and cheapest
sport but it’s so good for your
body and healthy.
D. Every time you finish jogging, you
will feel sleepy.
E. Jogging is not good for everyone.