LITERASI BAHASA INGGRIS – TO 11 PAHAMIFY

OPINION THREAD: Is subbed anime better than dubbed anime, or vice versa?

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1. Which commentator says that watching subbed 2. Which of the following is the issue with dubbed
anime is better to show respect toward the voice content according to Erwin?
artists? A. It does not show respect to the voice artists
A. Erwin. and their performance.
B. Kawiria Creed. B. It alters a significant amount of the aesthetics
C. Sofie Shorshy. and directions of the show.
D. Biraj Poudel. C. It hinders people from learning foreign
E. William Smith. languages through reading subs.
D. It helps people who are struggling with
language barriers.
E. It does not sound as believable as it would
with the original voice actors.
3. Which commentator mentions an example of a real D. the debate on dub vs. sub is unnecessary
show to make their point? because the voice actors in both forms put
A. William Smith. effort into their work.
B. Kawiria Creed. E. dubbed anime is problematic because they
C. Kenta Leroy. change the aesthetics and directions of the
D. Biraj Poudel. show.
E. Sofie Shorshy.
6. How many commentators say that the choice
4. The word “alteration” in Erwin’s post is closest in between subbed or dubbed anime depends on
meaning to …. personal preferences?
A. modification A. Two.
B. preservation B. Three.
C. reservation C. Four.
D. confirmation D. Five.
E. permanence E. Six.

5. The following opinions are mentioned in the opinion 7. Who holds the most neutral stance in regards to
thread, EXCEPT … the topic of the opinion thread?
A. dubbed anime are humorous without being A. William Smith
intentional and easier to keep up with. B. Kawiria Creed
B. watching dubbed anime in a language other C. Kenta Leroy
than its original language can feel awkward. D. Erwin
C. through watching subtitled anime, people can E. Biraj Poudel
pick up new languages faster.

Text 1

In the ancient tapestry of longevity practices worldwide, one cannot overlook the aromatic charm steeped in
Chinese tea. As the elixir of vitality, Chinese tea is a tradition, a ceremony, and a sip of timeless wisdom. Imagine
being reclined in a silk robe, surrounded by the subtle melodies of a traditional guqin, and cradling a porcelain
teacup that holds not just leaves but the secrets of longevity. Chinese tea isn’t merely a liquid. It’s a journey
through the emerald hills of longevity, hand-plucked by the wise hands that have cradled generations.

The art of sipping tea in China isn’t rushed. As the leaves pirouette in the hot water, they release not just flavors
but the essence of life itself. With each sip, you’re not just drinking tea but imbibing the stories of centuries,
soaking in the resilience of the leaves that have weathered storms to bring you this moment. So, let the fragrant
clouds of oolong or the robust embrace of pu-erh be your companions in the quest for long life. In Chinese tea,
every cup is a celebration of life, health, and the delightful dance of time.

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Text 2

Tea and tea culture have been an intrinsic part of Chinese history and society for centuries. Tea, teawares, and
drinking vessels are an important and unique window into the evolution of Chinese culture. By all accounts,
China’s omnipresent tea culture can be traced as far back as before 2000 BC and the Qin dynasty. The mythical
Shennong Emperor discovered tea when a leaf fell into boiled water he was drinking, beginning a tradition that
exists to this day.

Tea culture spread throughout China during the Tang dynasty (618 – 907), particularly after the completion of
The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing) by Lu Yu in the 8th century. Lu Yu, a monk who later earned fame as the ‘Sage of
Tea’, had an enormous impact on the spread of tea drinking and linked it to Buddhist ideas, including the harmony
 and mysteries of the universe. The Classic of Tea, written in ten chapters on three scrolls, is the oldest known
guide to tea drinking and culture. It covers all aspects of tea culture, from growing to harvesting, crafting and
brewing as well as techniques for farmers and craftsmen to produce the finest teas. Scholars and monks were
quick to adopt Lu Yu’s approach to tea. Throughout the Tang dynasty, the culture of tea drinking spread quickly.
Inspired by Lu Yu’s ideas, the literati attributed medicinal qualities to tea, praised for sharpening the mind. At the
same time, wine and alcoholic beverages were falling out of favour for their intoxicating properties, paving a path
for tea to spread throughout society and to be used in religious rituals and offerings.

Utensils specifically made for the preparation of tea appeared during the Tang dynasty. The teawares from the
period facilitated a complex process of tea making that was clearly described in The Classic of Tea. Following the
process described by Lu Yu, tea leaves were first steamed in a steamer. The leaves were then ground using a
mortar and shaped into cake before being dried and strung with reed or bamboo. Eventually, the tea was ground
and cooked in a brazier before drinking in a tea bowl. The Classic of Tea describes 28 utensils used to brew and
drink tea, including teapots and bowls.

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8. The word “imbibing” in Text 1 Paragraph 2 means ….
A. to place seeds
B. to adapt
C. to absorb
D. to resist
E. to preserve
9. The writer’s intention in writing Text 1 is to ….
A. explain the history behind Chinese tea
B. elaborate how Chinese tea is made
C. compare different types of Chinese tea
D. emphasize the significance of Chinese tea
E. convey the health benefits in Chinese tea
10. Based on Text 1, what exactly is oolong?
A. A type of cloud.
B. A fragrant cloud.
C. A type of Chinese tea.
D. Another name for Chinese tea.
E. A long process for making tea.
11. Which of the following best restates the statement
below?
“At the same time, wine and alcoholic beverages
were falling out of favour for their intoxicating
properties, paving a path for tea to spread
throughout society and to be used in religious rituals
and offerings.”
A. Accidentally, wine and alcoholic drinks were
losing popularity due to being intoxicating,
paving a way for tea to be known amongst
society and to be used in religious rituals and
offerings.
B. Simultaneously, wine and alcoholic beverages
were gaining interest for their intoxicating
properties, leading to tea making its way into
society and being used in religious rituals and
offerings.
C. While wine and alcoholic beverages were
simultaneously losing appeal because of their
intoxicating nature, tea was finding acceptance
across different societal segments and
becoming integrated into religious practices
and offerings.
D. At the same time, the growing allure of wine
and alcoholic drinks, linked to their intoxicating
properties, paved the way for tea to extend its
reach in society and be embraced in religious
practices and offerings.
E. Simultaneously, the allure of wine and
alcoholic drinks was dying due to their
intoxicating effects, leading to the decline in
the prominence of tea within society and its
incorporation into religious rituals and
offerings.
12. What was the event that originated the discovery of
tea?
A. The appearance of utensils for tea preparation
during the Tang Dynasty.
B. The Shennong Emperor was drinking boiled
water and a leaf fell into it.
C. The completion of The Classic of Tea by a
monk in the 8th century.
D. The quick spread of tea-drinking culture during
the Tang dynasty.
E. The literati attributed medicinal properties to
tea.
13. The word “literati” in Text 2 Paragraph 2 means ….
A. scrolls of literary work
B. sharpeners of minds
C. people strive to have and maintain sharp
minds
 D. well-educated people who are mainly C. Text 1 emphasizes the significance of Chinese
interested in literature tea whereas Text 2 explains the tea-drinking
E. people who are famous for having sharp minds culture coming from the same country.
D. Text 1 explains the origin story of tea culture
14. What is the relationship between Text 1 and Text in China whereas Text 2 compares different
2? types of Chinese tea based on how it is made.
A. Both texts explain the history of Chinese tea. E. Text 1 argues for the spread of Chinese tea as
B. Both texts emphasize the importance of an art while Text 2 criticizes the very idea.
Chinese tea.

Text 1

Turritopsis dohrnii is a species of jellyfish that was first discovered in the Mediterranean Sea in the 1800s.
However, this tiny jellyfish, which measures just 0.18 inches (4.5 mm) across, is not only an extraordinary survivor
but also has a remarkable ability that sets it apart from any other animal on the planet. It is the one and only
biologically immortal animal—otherwise known as the immortal jellyfish.

These small, transparent animals hang out in oceans around the world and, like all jellyfish, begin their life cycle
as larvae called planulae. The planula will first swim and then settle on the seafloor before growing into a
cylindrical colony of polyps. Multiple young will then bud off from the polyp, which will spawn into the medusae
(adult) we know as jellyfish.

What sets these jellyfish apart is that anytime they are faced with environmental stress, aging, physical damage,
or starvation, Turritopsis dohrnii can “take a leap back in their development process” by activating a series of
genetic switches, which then initiates a reversal of its cells, causing the jellyfish to go back to the polyp stage,
essentially rewinding time.

This phenomenon is due to a process known as transdifferentiation in which one mature adult cell that is
specialized for a particular tissue is converted into an entirely different type of specialized cell.

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Text 2

The process of cell transdifferentiation is distinct from cell dedifferentiation. In dedifferentiation, cells that are
terminally differentiated (i.e. have lost the ability for proliferation regain the capacity to divide by regressing back
(i.e. dedifferentiating) into a less-specialized state within the same lineage. On the other hand, cells that undergo
transdifferentiation are multipotent and can switch to any cell lineage.

Though transdifferentiation has been reported in T. dohrnii, the process of dedifferentiation cannot be ruled out
and may occur simultaneously with transdifferentiation during regenerative processes. Transdifferentiation has
also been reported in other hydrozoans, such as Hydra vulgaris and Podocoryna carnea, that have exaggerated
longevity or the ability to undergo life-cycle reversal. Overall, the medusa-to-polyp transformation in T.
dohrnii displays dynamic ontogenetic events, in which a combination of transdifferentiation, asymmetric cell
division and apoptotic events occur to rejuvenate into an earlier life-cycle stage.

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15. According to Text 1, what separates Turritopsis B.
dohrnii from other jellyfish?
A. It can rewind time to whenever it wants in C.
order to have another shot at facing stress,
aging, physical damage, or starvation. D.
It can face environmental stress, aging,
physical damage, or starvation.
It is better at taking a leap back in their
developmental process.
It has a series of genetic switches which it can
turn on and off as it pleases.
 E. It can return back to their polyp stage in the 20. Based on both texts, which of the following is most
face of stress, aging, physical damage, or likely to happen in the future?
starvation. A. The process of transdifferentiation
in Turritopsis dohrnii can lead to potential
16. In Text 2, Hydra vulgaris and Podocoryna biomedical applications, like developing
carnea are mentioned to …. therapies for human tissue regeneration.
A. prove that life-cycle reversal is possible B. Turritopsis dohrnii’s ability to “rewind time”
B. provide examples of creatures that resemble T. may inspire some scientists to make time travel
dohrnii possible.
C. explain that exaggerated longevity is a unique C. The fashion industry might see itself setting a
quality trend where jellyfish-inspired clothing is
D. give examples of creatures capable of produced and claims to possess mystical anti-
transdifferentiation aging properties.
E. compare both creatures’ capability in life-cycle D. The kinetic energy generated by Turritopsis
reversal dohrnii during its transdifferentiation process
might be able to power entire cities.
17. Which of the following is the tone of both texts? E. Turritopsis dohrnii might inspire governments
A. Hypnotic. to ensure that national healthcare also covers
B. Explanatory. procedures necessary to make humans be able
C. Persuasive. to exaggerate their longevity or even become
D. Indifferent. immortal.
E. Indignant

18. The phrase “the jellyfish” in Text 1, by the end of

paragraph 3 refers to ….
A. typical jellyfish
B. polyp jellyfish
C. Turritopsis dohrnii
D. Hydra vulgaris
E. Podocoryna carnea

19. What is the relationship between the two texts

presented?
A. Both texts convey the process of
transdifferentiation.
B. Both texts specifically talk about a type of
jellyfish.
C. Text 1 talks about a specific type of jellyfish
whereas Text 2 further elaborates a distinct
trait that the jellyfish mentioned in Text 1 has.
D. Text 1 discusses jellyfish in general whereas
Text 2 talks about a specific type of jellyfish.
E. Text 1 explains why jellyfish are immortal
whereas Text 2 further elaborates how it
works from a scientific perspective.