PRACTICE RC GENRE IN ENGLISH

MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

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HENDI SYAHMADI,M.Pd
UNIVERSITAS ISLAM NUSANTARA
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Clue: - main idea/information

- title
- the text …about …
- topic
- the text describes

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(B) C.O.D information (E) an announcement from PacAtta S.P
(C) USP signature tracking (UN 2006 No. 41 KBK)
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 (UPI) — Fire authorities in four Australian states are to
control bushfires fanned by strong winds and searing temperature.
The Australian reported Sunday that blazes continued in south Australia,
Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria, where up to six homes have destroyed.
In South Australia, much of Adelide is engulfed in thick smoke. The firefighters
who are confronted by blast-furnace winds try to bring the flames under control.
At Robertstown in the state’s mid-north, more than 2,500 acres have
already burned. Another bushfire, started by lightening, charred the earth near
Mouth Flat on the southern side of Kangoroo Island, while Ngarkat Conservation
Park, in the State’s upper-southeast, is also a blaze.
A 7,500-acre fire at Mount Agnew in Zeehan, in the state’s west, broke
containment lines Saturday afternoon, jumping a road and coming close homes.
The most serious fires were in Voctoria, where up to six homes were
destroyed by a fire near the town of Anakie, 36 miles west of Melbourne.
In Tasmania, falling temperatures and patchy rain brought some relief to
firefighters, who continued to monitor 22 blazes across the state.

What is the text about?

(A) Fires in some areas of Australia (D) The danger of fires
(B) Weather effect of fires (E) The cause of fires
(C) The effect of fires (UN 2006 No. 36 kbk)
On Wednesday, my students and I went to Jogjakarta. We stayed at
Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro.
On Thursday we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three
big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are
really amazing. We visited only Brahma and Syiwa temples,
because Wisnu temple is being renovated.
On Friday morning we went to Jogja Kraton. We spent about two
hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and
friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We
arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard an announcement that
Borobudur gate would be closed.
In the evening we left for Jakarta by Wisata bus.
The text above mainly discusses about ....
(A) the writer's trip to Jogjakarta
(B) the writer's first visit to Prambanan
(C) the writer's impression about the guide
(D) the writer's experience at Jogja Kraton.
(E) the writer's impression about Borobudur (UN 2005 No. 21 kbk)
'For many years people believed that the cleverest animals after man were the
chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than
these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many
ways, therefore, like a human being.
Dolphins have a simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be
possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because
dolphins cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to
dolphins
dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the
dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly toward man. They often follow ships. There are
many stories about dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.

The text tells about....

A. fish D. big apes
B. dolphins E. chimpanzees
C. mammals (UN 2005 No.36 kbk)
The polar bear is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because
it lives inside the Arctic Circle near the North Pole. There are no polar
bears at the South Pole.
The polar bears live at the North Pole. There is only snow, ice, and water.
There is not any land.
These bears are three maters long, and weigh 450 kilos. They can stand
up on their back legs because they have very wide feet. They can use
their front legs like arms. The polar bears can swim very well. They can
swim 120 kilometers out into the water. They catch fish and sea animals
for food. They go into the sea when they are afraid.
People like to kill the polar bears for their beautiful white coats. The
government of Canada, the United State, and Russia say that no one can
kill polar bears now. They do not want all of these beautiful animals to
die.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The size of polar bears
B. Where polar bears live
C. The habitat of polar bears
D. Why people hunt polar bears
E. A brief description of polar bears (UN 2006 No.27 n-kbk)
 My Pet
I have a pet. It is a dog and I call it Brownie.
Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is small, fluffy, and cute.
It has got thick brown fur. When I cuddle it, the fur feels soft.
Brownie does not like bones. Every day it eats soft food like
steamed rice, fish or bread. Every morning I give her milk and
bread. When I am at school, Brownie plays with my cat. They
get along well, and never fight maybe because Brownies does
not bark a lot. It treats the other animals in our house gently,
and it never eats shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly
animal.
What is the main idea of the paragraph 2?
(A) Brownie, my pet dog, is a Chinese breed.
(B) My Chinese breed dog only eats soft food.
(C) A Chinese breed dog does not bark a lot.
(D) Brownie which is a Chinese breed is a sweet and friendly animal.
(E) Brownie cannot get along with other animals because he seldom
barks. (UN 2005 No.27 kbk)
For many years people believed that the cleverest animals after man were the
chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than
these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many
ways, therefore, like a human being.
Dolphins have a simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be
possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because
dolphins cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to
dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the
dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly toward man. They often follow ships. There are
many stories about dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.
The fourth paragraph tells us ....
A. how dolphins help man
B. how genius the dolphins are
C. how friendly man to dolphins
D. how diligent the dolphins are
E. how difficult the problems faced by dolphins
(UN 2005 No. 37 kbk)
The polar bear is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because
it lives inside the Arctic Circle near the North Pole. There are no polar
bears at the South Pole.
The polar bears live at the North Pole. There is only snow, ice, and water.
There is not any land.
These bears are three maters long, and weigh 450 kilos. They can stand
up on their back legs because they have very wide feet. They can use
their front legs like arms. The polar bears can swim very well. They can
swim 120 kilometers out into the water. They catch fish and sea animals
for food. They go into the sea when they are afraid.
People like to kill the polar bears for their beautiful white coats. The
government of Canada, the United State, and Russia say that no one can
kill polar bears now. They do not want all of these beautiful animals to
die.
What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
(A) Polar bears are very big animals
(B) The polar bears are tame animals
(C) Polar bears live at the North Pole
(D) There are no polar bears at the South Pole
(E) Polar bears are hunted because of their beautiful white coats
(UN 2006 No.28 n-kbk)
 University of Cambridge
Do you plan to study abroad? Don’t hesitate. Welcome to Cambridge
University. Cambridge University, an institution of higher education, is the second
oldest university in Great Britain after the University of Oxford. It is located in the
city of Cambridge.
The University of Cambridge is a system of faculties, departments, and 31
independent colleges. You know, although the colleges and the university per se
are separate corporations, all are parts of an integrated educational entity. The
university examines candidates for degrees during their residencies and at the
conclusion of their studies. The colleges provide their students with lodgings and
meals, assign tutors, and offer social, cultural, and athletic activities. Every student
at the university of Cambridge is a member of a college.
Let’s see its academic year. The academic year is divided into three terms of
approximately eight weeks each: Michaelmas (autumn), Lent (later winter), and
Easter (spring). Students required to study under supervisors are usually members
of the college’s faculties who maintain close relationships with small groups of
students in their charge and assist them in preparing for university exams.
The second paragraph tells the readers about ____.
(A) an integrated educational entity
(B) social activities in the university
(C) the system in Cambridge University
(D) the examination for candidates’ degrees
(E) the criteria for the membership of the university (UN 2006 No. 21 n-kbk)
vocabulary
 My Pet
I have a pet. It is a dog and I call it Brownie.
Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is small, fluffy, and cute.
It has got thick brown fur. When I cuddle it, the fur feels soft.
Brownie does not like bones. Every day it eats soft food like
steamed rice, fish or bread. Every morning I give her milk and
bread. When I am at school, Brownie plays with my cat. They
get along well, and never fight maybe because Brownies does
not bark a lot. It treats the other animals in our house gently,
and it never eats shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly
animal.
Brownie is a Chinese breed, it is small, fluffy, and cute."
The underlined word means....
A. thin
B. soft  sama
C. hard ... and ...
D. thick
E. awkward (UN 2005 No 25 kbk)
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"These new features
………. can help streamline your billing tasks.”
The underlined word means ___.
a. idea c. opinion e. phenomena
b. aspect d. thought (UN 2006 No.43 kbk)
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 (UPI) — Fire authorities in four Australian states are to
control bushfires fanned by strong winds and searing temperature.
The Australian reported Sunday that blazes continued in south Australia,
Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria, where up to six homes have destroyed.
In South Australia, much of Adelide is engulfed in thick smoke. The firefighters
who are confronted by blast-furnace winds try to bring the flames under control.
At Robertstown in the state’s mid-north, more than 2,500 acres have
already burned. Another bushfire, started by lightening, charred the earth near
Mouth Flat on the southern side of Kangoroo Island, while Ngarkat Conservation
Park, in the State’s upper-southeast, is also a blaze.
A 7,500-acre fire at Mount Agnew in Zeehan, in the state’s west, broke
containment lines Saturday afternoon, jumping a road and coming close homes.
The most serious fires were in Voctoria, where up to six homes were
destroyed by a fire near the town of Anakie, 36 miles west of Melbourne.
In Tasmania, falling temperatures and patchy rain brought some relief to
firefighters, who continued to monitor 22 blazes across the state.
"..., while Ngarkat Conservation Park, in the state's upper-southeast, is
also a blaze.” (Paragraph 3)
What do the underlined words mean?
a. dangerous d. on fire
b. covered e. at risk
c. isolated (UN 2006 No.39 kbk)
 Specific
information
 The sense of taste is one of a person's five senses. We taste with the help of taste-buds in the tongue.
There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures of two
or more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are connected to
the brain by special nerves which send the so-called 'tastes messages.'
When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds will pick up the taste. The
nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste. All this happens in just a
few seconds.
There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste. These four groups
are located in different parts of the tongue.
The taste-buds for salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along its sides. Sour
tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue. The taste-buds for the bitter taste are found at the
innermost edge of the tongue. There are taste-buds at the centre of the tongue.
The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste. Similarly,
attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not smell good or is dull-
coloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.
Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold, when
placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.

We can taste any kind of food because of ___.

a. the good smell of food. d. the senses of smell and sight.
b. the four main kinds of taste. e. the taste-buds round the tip of the tongue.
c. the taste-buds in the tongue. (UN 2006 No. 28 kbk)
The sense of taste is one of a person's five senses. We taste with the help of taste-buds in the tongue.
There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures of two
or more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are connected to
the brain by special nerves which send the so-called 'tastes messages.'
When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds will pick up the taste. The
nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste. All this happens in just a
few seconds.
There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste. These four groups
are located in different parts of the tongue.
The taste-buds for salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along its sides. Sour
tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue. The taste-buds for the bitter taste are found at the
innermost edge of the tongue. There are taste-buds at the centre of the tongue.
The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste. Similarly,
attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not smell good or is dull-
coloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.
Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold, when
placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.
When we eat very hot or cold food, ___.
a. the food will lose its taste. d. the taste-buds will be sensitive

b. the food won't smell good . e. the taste-buds will be very responsive
c. the taste of the food increases (UN 2006 No 29 KBK)
The sense of taste is one of a person's five senses. We taste with the help of taste-buds in the tongue.
There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures of two
or more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are connected to
the brain by special nerves which send the so-called 'tastes messages.'
When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds will pick up the taste. The
nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste. All this happens in just a
few seconds.
There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste. These four groups
are located in different parts of the tongue.
The taste-buds for salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along its sides. Sour
tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue. The taste-buds for the bitter taste are found at the
innermost edge of the tongue. There are taste-buds at the centre of the tongue.
The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste. Similarly,
attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not smell good or is dull-
coloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.
Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold, when
placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.
The senses of smell and sight ___.
a. increase the taste of the food d. make the food look good
b. affect the taste of the food e. make the food attractive

c. make food more delicious (UN 2006 No 30 kbk)
On Wednesday, my students and I went to Jogjakarta. We stayed at
Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro.
On Thursday we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three
big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are
really amazing. We visited only Brahma and Syiwa temples,
because Wisnu temple is being renovated.
On Friday morning we went to Jogja Kraton. We spent about two
hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and
friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We
arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard an announcement that
Borobudur gate would be closed.
In the evening we left for Jakarta by Wisata bus.

Which temple was being renovated?

A. Syiwa
B. Wisnu

C. Brahma
D. Borobudur
E. Syiwa and Wisnu (UN 2005 No 22 kbk)
To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should
be increased.
When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are papers,
mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of
uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment.
Litters thrown carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cups or glasses.
They can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for
dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the
scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything if litters
are scattered everywhere.
Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for
their school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some
are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our
schools are not enough. More dust bins should be put beside each of steps,
outside of the classrooms, and some more along the corridors. Probably one
dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away
their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.
When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of
filth and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice
place to study.

What is the writer's suggestion?

(A) To buy more dustbins. (D) To ask parents to give more dustbins.

(B) To hire more gardeners. (E) To ask students to clean the school yard.
(C) To use dustbins efficiently. (UN 2006 No.50 kbk)
GENRE A lot of boys and girls in West Java are wearing
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 Town ‘Contaminated’
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level of lucu
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5. News item who hold an
berita menerangkan suatu teori, faham, fenomena,
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interactionist view of conflict definisi
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may actually – (nama
take steps to media) 12. Exposition opini,pendapat
stimulate
……………………………………
confllict within the - hortatory = mengajak, mempengaruhi
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Discussion
 GENRE
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cold-blooded
Type of thecreatures
text belong 13. Report
to Clue:
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- form fenomena observasi, studi
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to help them slitterdongeng
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lucu Suatu karya
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- fiksi b
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in thick,
11. Explanation
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5. News item berita
definisi
Nama daerah – (nama media) 12. Exposition opini,pendapat
Report
…………………………………… - hortatory = mengajak, mempengaruhi
…………………………………….
- analytical = tidak mengajak, mempengaruhi
GENRE
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the text 13. Report
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form her bunch fenomena
of flowers at observasi, studi
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roller-coaster 14. Review
dongeng r Suatu karya
lucu that involves her and
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likes or enjoys.
lucu
including Erinkejadian
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n and Ian (Kris
luar biasa persamaan + perbedaan
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try and cheat death. 10.
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Descriptive
they
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4.succeed frequent
seseorang
or will to saya lesson
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lovethatyou’youseseorang, sesuatu, seekor
lucu
in anybiasa-
can’t chance
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for saying it. 11. Explanation

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Nama daerah – (nama media)
definisi
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…………………………………… - hortatory = mengajak, mempengaruhi
…………………………………….
- analytical = tidak mengajak, mempengaruhi
 My Pet
I have a pet. It is a dog and I call it Brownie.
Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is small, fluffy, and cute.
It has got thick brown fur. When I cuddle it, the fur feels soft.
Brownie does not like bones. Every day it eats soft food like
steamed rice, fish or bread. Every morning I give her milk and
bread. When I am at school, Brownie plays with my cat. They
get along well, and never fight maybe because Brownies does
not bark a lot. It treats the other animals in our house gently,
and it never eats shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly
animal.
What type of text is used by the writer?
A. Report
B. Recount
C. Narrative
D. News item
E. Descriptive (UN 2005 No.24 kbk)

Al Brown was very good at fixing things around the house when they
broke. One day he went to another city to do some work there, and his
wife was alone in the house. While Mr. Brown was away, one of the
faucets on the bathtub broke. Mrs. Brown didn't now much about fixing
broken faucets, so she telephoned a plumber.
The plumber came to the house that afternoon and fixed the faucet in a
few minutes. When he finished, he gave Mrs. Brown his bill for the work.
She looked at it for several seconds and then said, "Your prices are very
high, aren't they? Do you know, the doctor costs less than this when he
comes to the house?"
"Yes, I know," answered the plumber. "I know that very well, because I
was a doctor until I was lucky enough to find this job a few months a go."

The type of text above is a/an....

A. report D. narrative
B. recount E. descriptive
C. anecdote (UN 2005 No.34 kbk)

For many years people believed that the cleverest animals after man were the
chimpanzees. Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than
these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many
ways, therefore, like a human being.
Dolphins have a simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be
possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But this will not be easy because
dolphins cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to
dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the
dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly toward man. They often follow ships. There are
many stories about dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters.

The text above is in the form of ....

A. spoof D. procedure
B. report
 E. narration
C. recount (UN 2005 No.39 kbk)
 Purpose of the text
Clue: - purpose
- the writer wrote the text to …
- communicative/social function
- (all options begin with) To …
- intention
Tips: - Once, long time ago, in olden time
dongeng hiburan to entertain
to describe to amuse
- Descriptive
- Explanation to explain
- Report to report
 A Possum In The House
Once there was a small possum who went to visit my house. The possum
was very tired and hungry. He went to different places to find food, so he
made a big mess around the house.
First, he went into the cupboard in the big kitchen. After that he went into
the small washing basket. The possum’s next stop was the study room.
Here he perched on the top of the bookshelf. Next, he went to the lounge
and hid in the stereo. After visiting the lounge, he went to the bathroom.
In the bathroom he squirted all the toothpaste out. Then he hid in the
toilet.
Finally, the possum went to the bathroom and slept on the bed. He
looked very cute when sleeping.
Why did the writer write the text?
(A) To entertain readers.
(B) To show how to do something.
(C) To describe what possum is.
(D) To inform readers about what happened. (UN 2006 No. 16 KBK)
 Cinderella
Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Cinderella. She lived with her
stepsister and stepmother. They were very bossy. She had to do all the
housework.
One day an invitation to the ball came to the family. Her stepsister did not let her
go, so Cinderella was very sad. The stepsister went to the ball without her.
Fortunately, the fairy good other came and helped her to get to the ball. At the ball,
Cinderella danced with the prince. The prince fell in love with her then he married
her. They lived happily ever after.

The communicative purpose of this text is to ....

(A) entertain the readers with a fairy tale.
(B) describe how Cinderella went to the ball.
(C) persuade the readers to read the story.
(D) inform the readers about Cinderella's marriage.
(UN 2006 No. 29 KBK sma)
 The Tyrant Who Became a Just ruler
In the olden times there was a king who was so cruel and unjust toward his subjects
that he was always called The Tyrant. So heartless was he that his people used to
pray night and day that they might have a new king.
One day, much to their surprise, he called his people together and said to them, "My
dear subjects, the days of my tyranny are over. Henceforth, you shall live in peace
and happiness, for I have decided to try my rule henceforth justly and well.”
The King kept his words so well that soon he was known throughout the land as The
Just King. By and by one of his favourites came to him said, "Your Majesty I beg you
to tell me how it was that you had this change of heart towards our people."
And the King replied, "As I was galloping through my forests one afternoon, I caught
sight of a hound chasing a fox. The fox escaped into his hole, but not until he had
been bitten by the dog so badly that he would be lame for life. The hound, returning
home, met a man who threw a stone at him, which broke his leg. And the horse,
starting The
to run, fell into a holepurpose
communicative and broke his text
of this leg. is
Here
.... I came to my senses, and
resolved to criticize
(A) to change a my rule.of'for
work artsurely,' I said to myself,' he who does evil will sooner
or later
(B)be
toovertaken by evil." person
describe particular
(C) to describe how something is accomplished
(D) to entertain and deal with actual or vicarious experience
(UN 2006 No 48 KBK-sma)
 FILMS INTACT
2002 Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Sebuah karya review
Federico and Sam are two lucky men, Federico survived an earthquake and has the
power to wrench fortune from those around him: he has the gift, Sam is a survivor of
the Jewish holocaust and manages a casino in the middle of a lava desert. One day
Federico challenges Sam, who expels him from paradise, taking his gift from him.
Years later, Federico thinks that he has found in Tomas, the only survivor of an air
accident, the instrument of his vengeance. By teaching him to control fortune, he can
use him to return to the casino and challenge the God of fortune. Together they begin a
journey of initiation, a succession of ever more strange and difficult tests in which the
highest bet is the luck of others; luck, which in this game is captured in a simple
photograph. Everything goes well until Sara, a policewoman who survives a car accident
which kills her family, becomes obsessed with discovering what is behind these
clandestine games in which death and luck become enmeshed. In which only one can
remain intact. This film is really worth watching. (Text 8 UN 2006)
46. What does the writer suggest to
the audience?
44. The purpose of the text is ___.45. After reading the review, how would
A. The film
A. is
toforgettable.
describe a film
B. to describe
B. They should watch thehow a film is made you judge this film?
film.
C. to inform readers about a good a. film c. Not bad. e. Excellent.
Bad.
C. They should D.neglect the film.
to entertain readers by telling a
D. They should maketoanother
story E. review film.
a film for a public
b. Fair. d. Mediocre
audience
E. The writer should promote the film.
 My Pet
I have a pet. It is a dog and I call it Brownie.
Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is small, fluffy, and cute.
It has got thick brown fur. When I cuddle it, the fur feels soft.
Brownie does not like bones. Every day it eats soft food like
steamed rice, fish or bread. Every morning I give her milk and
bread. When I am at school, Brownie plays with my cat. They
get along well, and never fight maybe because Brownies does
not bark a lot. It treats the other animals in our house gently,
and it never eats shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly
animal.
What type of text is used byThe
thecommunicative
writer? purpose if this text is....
A. Report A. to describe a particular animal
B. Recount B. to share an amusing incident with others
C. Narrative C. to present two points of view about an issue
D. News item D. to inform the reads about the beauty of Brownie
E. tokbk)
E. Descriptive (UN 2005 No.24 retell events for the purpose of informing or
 entertaining (UN 2005 No.26 kbk)
Al Brown was very good at fixing things around the house when they
broke. One day he went to another city to do some work there, and his
wife was alone in the house. While Mr. Brown was away, one of the
faucets on the bathtub broke. Mrs. Brown didn't now much about fixing
broken faucets, so she telephoned a plumber.
The plumber came to the house that afternoon and fixed the faucet in a
few minutes. When he finished, he gave Mrs. Brown his bill for the work.
She looked at it for several seconds and then said, "Your prices are very
high, aren't they? Do you know, the doctor costs less than this when he
comes to the house?"
What is the communicative purpose of the
"Yes, I know," answered the plumber.
text? "I know that very well, because I
was a doctor until I was lucky enough to find this job a few months a go."
(A) To share an amusing story with others.
(B) To inform readers about Mrs. Brown's
The type of text above is a/an.... problem.
A. report D. narrative (C) To present two points of view about the
B. recount E. descriptive plumber's issue.
C. anecdote (UN 2005 No.34 kbk)(D) To describe the plumber's experience in
 fixing broken faucets.
(E) To persuade readers to be concerned with
Mrs. Brown's case.
To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should
be increased.
When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are papers,
mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of
uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment.
Litters thrown carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cups or glasses.
They can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for
dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the
scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything if litters
are scattered everywhere.
Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for
their school environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some
are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust bins in our
schools are not enough. More dust bins should be put beside each of steps,
outside of the classrooms, and some more along the corridors. Probably one
dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away
their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.
When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of
filth and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice
place to study.

What is the writer's suggestion? What is the writer's intention? To ___

readers to do something good.
(A) To buy more dustbins. (D) To ask parents to give more dustbins.

(B) To hire more gardeners. (E) To a. ask
inform c. describe
students e. school
to clean the persuade
yard.
(C) To use dustbins efficiently. (UN
b. 2006 No.50
explain d. kbk)
entertain (UN 2006 No.46 kbk)
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(B) to share amusing events of the day with readers
(C) to explain how PacAtta Signature Pursuit help you
(D) to announce readers to join PacAtta Signature Pursuit
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ASALA VISTA
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