EXERCISE

Text 1 is for questions 1 to 5

Should People Shop in Online Shop?

Nowadays, the activity of online shopping has risen steadily around the world. It has become a new
lifestyle for people in modern city since 21st century. Even though there are still many people who
prefer buying their daily needs in a market to shopping online, shopping online for certain people have
more advantages than its drawbacks.

There are strong arguments in favour of online shopping. For some people, particularly working people,
they argue that the existence of online shop is very utilitarian in their life. That is because they do not
have to go to a market which they may spend much time. Moreover, online shop has offered many
types of goods that customer can buy, so they have many preferences to select the best ones

Furthermore, nowadays, there have been many online shops which put some buyer testimonies on their
websites. If customers feel worried about the quality of goods, they can see and read some testimonies
concerning the quality of those goods. Therefore, with the presence of testimony, consumers can easily
determine whether the quality of goods is decent or not.

In conclusion, online shopping has advantages and merits for many people. Thus, people can utilize
online shopping as new lifestyle due to its benefits.

1. This passage is mainly concerned with

A. the arguments about online shopping

B. the easiness given by online shopping.

C. the new lifestyle among carrier woman.

D. the rise of online shopping around the world

E. the supportive arguments on online shopping

2. Based on the text, which of the followigs is reason why people choose

online shopping?

A. the high price

B. can be done everywhere

C. the laziness of the customer

D. the limited kind the goods.

E. the practically of transaction

3. "Therefore, with the presence of testimony, consumers can easily determine whether the quality of
goods is decent or not." (paragraph 3)

The underlined word may be best replaced by.....

A. considerable

B. respectable

C. acceptable

D. credible

4. Paragraph 2 and 3 have things in common that both

A. persuade readers to go shopping

B. support going online shopping

C. explain how online shopping takes place

D. refuse shopping online

E. convince readers not to shop online

5. Online shopping has some benefits, ______________ people can utilize it as a new

lifestyle. The appropriate conjunction for the sentence is.....

A. Despite

B. Moreover

E. reliable

C. Although

D. Since

E. However
Text 2 is for questions 6 to 10

You use plastic bags when you go shopping, but what happens to them afterward? You might not think
it is a big deal to use plastic bags, but just think of how many people around the world are also using
them, Plastic bags are so bad for the environment and therefore there are good reasons why we should
ban plastic bags.

Plastic bags are contributing to global warming. Most plastic bags are made out of a substance called
polyethylene. It is not just that plastic bags are contributing to climate change. They are also filled with
toxic, harmful chemicals that include estrogen-like substances. This is produced from natural gas
processing and crude oil refining, as Green Tumble reports, which are non-renewable fossil fuels that
produce greenhouse gases a huge culprit of global climate change!

Another good reasons to stop using palstic bags is that they are toxic. In an Environmental Health
Perspectives report, when 450 plastic items, including flexible bags, were studied, it was found that over
70 percent of the plastic products released chemicals that mimicked estrogen. This is dangerous
because it means that the plastic has hormone-mimicking qualities. These disrupt how hormones, such
as but not limited to estrogen, behave in our bodies and this gives us a hormonal imbalance that can
have serious effects on our health.

We should stop purchasing plastic bags and start using any environmentally- friendly options instead.
Your health and the planet will thank you. (Source: https://naturecode.org/banning-plastic-bags.

6. The text mainly discusses....

A. Author's support on plastic bags banning.

B. Author's opinion on using plastic bags

C. The impact of plastic bags on people health

D. The author's support on plastic bags

E. The bad impact of using shopping bags

7. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that.....

A. Global warming is harmful to earth

B. Climate change is caused by waste of plastic bags

C. Global climate change has already taken place

D. Fossil fuel contain hazardous substance

E. Plastic bags are toxic and harmful to human

8. a huge culprit of global climate change. The word 'culprit' is closest in meaning to.....

A. friend

B. suspect

C. proof

D. criminal

E. ally

9. Plastic bags contain harmful substance that distrups how hormones behave in human body. The
information can be found in paragraph.....

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. None

10. On the last paragraph, the author recommend readers to....

A. use of plastic bags

B. stop banning plastic bags

C. purchase plastic bags

D. Stop global warming

E. use eco-friendly alternatives

11. Read the conversation below carefully!

Leo: I’m really struggling to keep up with my coursework this semester. Do you have any advice for how
to manage my time better?

Bisma: Well, one thing you could try is making a schedule for each day and setting specific times for
studying.

Which of the following is the best response to Bisma’s suggestion?

A. “That sounds like a good idea. I’ll try that out.”

B. “I don’t think that will work for me. I prefer to study whenever I have free time.”

C. “I already tried that and it didn’t work for me.”

D. “Thanks, but I think I’ll just keep doing what I’ve been doing.”

12. Lina: Doni, why do you look so sad?

Doni: I got a bad score on the last test. What should I do, Lina?

Lina: Why don’t you watch a live class from Zenius to learn better?

Doni: Oh yeah, that’s a good idea. I’ll try to do that. Thank you Lina!

Lina: You’re welcome Doni.

What does Doni thank Lisa for?

a. Doni thanks Lina because he had a great score on last test

b. Doni thanks Lina because she was being able to pass the test

c. Doni thanks Lina, because she is giving a suggestion to dony

d. Doni thanks Lina because she is accepting his offer

13. According to the conversation of Doni and Lina above, which expression shows giving suggestion?

a. Doni, why do you look so sad?

b. What should I do, Lina?

c. Why don’t you watch a Live Class from Zenius to learn better?

d. I’ll try to do that.

14. Which dress suits the woman?

Woman: Look at me! Does this long red dress suit on me, John?

Man: I don’t think so. I think the green long dress is better than the red one.

Woman: How about the short black one, then?

Man: Yes, that suits you. You look gorgeous with that one.

A. The short red one. B. The short green one. C. The short black one. D. The long red one. E. The long
green one.

15. What is the best solution they have?

Man: Oh my god, this traffic is making me crazy.

Woman: Absolutely! I think there must be an accident.

Man: I think so too. It’s almost seven o’clock. We’ll be late for school.

Woman: We’d better tell our teacher that we’re coming late, because of the traffic. We hope and pray
that traffic will be fine soon and we will not miss the first lesson.

Man: Okay, let’s call her.

A. make themselves crazy

B. come late to school

C. call the teacher

D. hope and pray

E. miss the first lesson

Text 3

Do you want to buy a mobile phone? There are many things to consider, Be reasonable before making a
decision

First, you can start by asking yourself the usefulness of the equipment. The question might be, Do I want
it for prestige or its usefulness?
Then, you should make a choice on the type of mobile phone. There are various choices in the market,
so you should decide on the one that meets your needs and whether you can afford it or not.

One consequence of using a mobile phone is its high operational costs. You have to pay more for a
mobile phone call compared to using a fixed telephone for the call. Therefore, you should only use the
mobile phone only for important calls.

16. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?

a. It is wise buying a mobile phone based on your needs.

b. Buying an expensive mobile phone is a wise decision.

c. All types mobile phones are not appropriate with your needs.

d. It is important to buy a mobile phone without thinking.

e. It is advisable to use a mobile phone based on your needs.

17. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE about a mobile phone?

a. Expensive

b. Vary

e. Economical

c. Beautiful

e. Usefulness

18. According to the text, Which of the following is the important thing to consider before buying a
mobile phone?

a. the price

b. the store

d. your needs

e. the type
c. your balance

The Importance of Recycling

Introduction:

Recycling is an essential practice that we should all adopt in our daily lives. It offers numerous benefits
for the environment and helps in conserving valuable resources. Therefore, it is crucial for everyone to
understand the significance of recycling and actively participate in this environmentally-friendly activity.

Argument 1:

Firstly, recycling reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills. By separating recyclable materials
such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal, we can divert them from ending up in overflowing landfills. This
reduces the strain on our environment and prevents the release of harmful pollutants and greenhouse
gases.

Argument 2:

Secondly, recycling conserves natural resources. Many of the materials we use in our daily lives, such as
paper and plastic, are made from limited resources like trees and oil. By recycling these materials, we
can reduce the need for extracting and processing raw materials, thereby preserving our natural
resources for future generations.

Argument 3:

Furthermore, recycling helps to save energy. Producing new products from recycled materials requires
less energy compared to manufacturing from scratch. For example, recycling aluminum cans uses
significantly less energy than producing new cans from bauxite ore. Conserving energy not only reduces
our reliance on fossil fuels but also helps in mitigating climate change.

Recommendation:

Some may argue that recycling is inconvenient and time-consuming. However, with the implementation
of efficient recycling systems and the availability of recycling bins in many communities, recycling has
become more accessible and user-friendly. It is a small effort that can yield substantial environmental
benefits.

It is a responsibility we all share to contribute towards a sustainable future. Let us embrace recycling in
our daily lives and encourage others to do the same. Together, we can make a positive impact on the
planet and create a cleaner and greener world for generations to come.

19. The text above tells the benefits of recycling. (T/F)

20. Recycling can divert materials from ending up overflowing landsfills. (T/F)

21. Recycling is not more accessible and user friendly for a sustainable future. (T/F)

22. Decide TRUE or FALSE to the statement below.

Everyone has to understand and actively participate in the recycling activity. (T/F)

Recycling offers many bad impacts for our world. (T/F)

Recycling can reduce harmful pollutant and greenhouse gases. (T/F)

23. Decide TRUE or FALSE to the statement below.

Paper and plastic are made from unlimited resources. (T/F)

Recycling can save energy and helps in mitigating climate change. (T/F)

By recycling, we make the world cleaner and greener for future generations. (T/F)

24. Which are using the correct adjective clause?

The man who is standing in the corner is a lecturer. (T/F)

The job whom he started yesterday was rather difficult. (T/F)

This is the topic that I will write on. (T/F)

Fill in the blank.

25. I went to bed early .......... I wouldn't be tired in the morning

26. The children seem unhappy …....... Their father has left the family.

27. My mom do not buy chocolate for me …...... she buys me some snacks.

28. My dad had extra work to do in the office, .......... he got home late.

29. It is raining ........ the temperature is hot.

30. I woke up late this morning ........................... I didn’t set my alarm.