RECEPTIVE WRITTEN LANGUAGE TEST

Pre-Mid
Name: Nathania Gian Simorangkir
Class: DIK B’23
Part 1
1. Text is a collection of characters, such as letters, numbers, and symbols, organized in a way to
convey meaning or information. (reference:
https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/wrd/chapter/what-is-a-text/)
2. a. A Paragraph is a group of closely related sentences that develop one single idea or topic.
The sentences within a paragraph work together to convey a specific message or provide
information about the main idea. Each paragraph should focus on a single topic, and discussing
more than one topic within a paragraph is not acceptable. (reference:
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/paragraphs/).
The topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph, and it states the main idea or focus
of the paragraph. It serves several important functions, such as substantiating or supporting the
essay's thesis statement, unifying the content of the paragraph, and advising the reader of the
subject to be discussed and how the paragraph will discuss it. Following the topic sentence, the
supporting sentences provide additional information, details, examples, explanations, facts,
reasons, or statistics to explain, prove, or enhance the main idea stated in the topic sentence. The
concluding sentence is the last sentence of a paragraph, and it summarizes the key points
discussed in the paragraph. It often restates or reinforces the main idea of the topic sentence,
reminding the reader of the main point without introducing new information. The concluding
sentence helps to bring the paragraph to a close and transition to the next paragraph or idea.
(reference: https://stlcc.edu/student-support/academic-success-and-tutoring/writing-center/
writing-resources/topic-sentence-paragraph.aspx).
b. An essay is a form of written expression that delves into a specific topic or subject. An essay
is a piece of writing that presents an author's own argument, ideas, or opinions about a particular
topic or issue. (reference: https://www.britannica.com/art/essay).
The introduction is the opening paragraph of an essay, and it serves to grab the reader's
attention, provide background information on the topic, and present the thesis statement or main
argument of the essay. The body of the essay consists of several paragraphs that develop and
support the main argument or thesis statement. Each paragraph in the body should have a clear
topic sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph, followed by supporting sentences
that provide evidence, examples, or explanations to support the main idea. The conclusion is the
final paragraph of the essay, and it restates the main points discussed in the body paragraphs,
summarizes the main argument, and provides a closing thought or call to action. (reference:
https://www.phrasemix.com/essay_writing_tip/essay-patterns-and-structure).
3. Critical Journal Review is an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of an article's ideas
and content. It involves reading the article carefully, summarizing the key points, critiquing the
article, and providing your own perspective on the article's ideas and arguments. The main part
of Critical Journal Review is Introduction, this part is where you can introduce your work that
you’re reviewing, including the title, author, publicher, etc. Summary, in this part you can
summarize the main ideas or the points of the Journal. Critique, in this part you can make a
comentar and evaluate the Journal. Conclusion, this is where you combine the main ideas.
(reference: https://www.uis.edu/learning-hub/writing-resources/handouts/learning-hub/how-to-
review-a-journal-article).
Part 2
Receptive written language skills refer to the ability to understand and comprehend
written information. This includes reading and comprehending written words, sentences, and
texts, as well as understanding the meaning and context of the written content. Receptive written
language skills are essential for effective communication, learning, and accessing information in
various academic and everyday situations.
Studying receptive written language skills is important for several reasons. Including
Effective Communication, receptive written language skills are essential for effective
communication, as they allow individuals to understand written information and respond
appropriately. Accessing information, receptive written language skills are necessary for
accessing information in various academic and everyday situations, such as reading books,
articles, and emails. Language learning, receptive written language skills are important for
language learning, as they allow learners to understand written texts and acquire new vocabulary
and grammar. (reference: https://hongkongtesol.com/blog/receptive-skills-english-teachers-how-
teach-listening-and-reading).
Part 3
a. The goal of the reporter in writing the article is to inform the readers about the reported
partnership between TikTok and TalkShopLive amidst the scrutiny TikTok is facing from US
lawmakers regarding its user data safeguards. The article aims to provide information about the
potential partnership and the current status of the arrangement.
b. I think there is a difference between tiktok in US and tiktok in Indonesian. So, the difference is
tiktok US probably enter a paternship with talkshoplive to launch live shopping platform which
in Indonesian this platform haven’t launched, Indonesian still using tiktok shop.
c. The main idea of the text is that TikTok is reportedly partnering with TalkShopLive while it
faces scrutiny from US lawmakers over its user data safeguards. The supporting sentences
provide additional details such as the availability of TikTok Shop in Asian markets and the fact
that no contracts have been signed yet. The concluding sentence states that TikTok did not
immediately respond to a request for comment and a representative for TalkShopLive declined to
comment.