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The document presents arguments for both sides of the issue of whether printed advertisements should be allowed. It discusses the benefits of advertisements in providing information to consumers and promoting businesses, but also notes the costs to businesses of printing ads and the waste of paper from junk mail. It considers taking up space in publications and influencing unnecessary purchases. After weighing both perspectives, the writer concludes that advertisements should not be allowed because they are too costly and take up too much room.

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Latihan Soal Discussion Text

The document presents arguments for both sides of the issue of whether printed advertisements should be allowed. It discusses the benefits of advertisements in providing information to consumers and promoting businesses, but also notes the costs to businesses of printing ads and the waste of paper from junk mail. It considers taking up space in publications and influencing unnecessary purchases. After weighing both perspectives, the writer concludes that advertisements should not be allowed because they are too costly and take up too much room.

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Latihan Soal Discussion Text

This text is for number 1 – 5


There are many reasons for both sides of the question, "Should we have printed
advertisement'?" Many people have strong views and feel that ads are nothing more than
useless junk mail, while other people feel it is important source information.

There are some reasons why we should have advertisement in newspaper and
magazines. One reason is ads give us information about what is available. Looking at ads
we can find out what is on sale and what is new in the market. This is an easy way of
shopping. Another reason is that advertisement promotes business. When shop owners
compete against each other the buyer saves money, more people come to their shops and
they sell more goods.

On the other hand, some people argue that ads should not be put in newspapers and
magazines for these various reasons. Firstly, ads cost the shopkeepers a lot of money to
print onto paper. Also some people don't like finding junk mail in their letter boxes. Ads also
influence people to buy items they don't need and can't really afford. Ads use up a lot of
space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching.

After looking at both sides of issue, I think we should not have advertisements because they
cost a lot of money and take up a lot of room in the papers. I don't think I find some of them
interesting. I mainly disagree because it's junk mail.

1. Why does the writer present two sides of opinions of advertisements?


A. She/he wants to take side
B. She/he wants to be in the affirmative side
C. She/he uses the opinions to emphasize her own stance
D. She/he wants the readers know the opinion about the issue
E. She/he wants the readers to understand her stance
2. The writer influences the readers by repeatedly saying that ....
A. The ads are only garbage
B. The ads contain unimportant business information
C. The ads promote unnecessary service products
D. The ads inform us tips of easy shopping
E. The ads become the source of information
3. "Ads use up a lot of space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching. The
underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. Newsworthy
B. Subtle
C. Plain
D. Impressive
E. Delicate
4. What is the generic structure of the text?
A. Arguments-Recommendation-Thesis
B. Recommendation-Issue-Arguments-Thesis
C. Issue-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Conclusion
D. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Reiteration
E. Reiteration-Arguments-Thesis
5. "... their shops and they sell more goods." (paragraph 2) The underlined word refers to ....
A. Buyer
B. Shop owners
C. Readers
D. Writer
E. Advertiser

This text is for questions 6-10


Muslim’s Headscarf
The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the UN charter and considered by many to be
a basic human right. Some religions require special diet, others prayer at specific times. Why
should a religious mode of dress receive as much protection as these other aspects of
religious freedom?

Many Muslim women view the veil as a means to protect their modesty and privacy. Just as
we would not force any women to be seen in public in her underwear if she did not feel
comfortable doing so, why should a woman be forced to show her hair if she does not want
to? Modesty is a personal judgement, some are comfortable in the smallest bikini while
others prefer a lot more clothing. No one but the woman herself should make that decision.

Muslim women are not the only ones to feel coerced over their mode of dress. Most people
are affected by the societal norms surrounding them. Fashion trends could be seen in
exactly the same light as religious traditions.

Banning head coverings is only likely to provoke a more extreme reaction among highly
religious communities. Framing laws to ban only Islamic forms of dress could be considered
an attack on one religion. Feeling under attack could cause the Islamic community to close
off into itself. They could set up religious schools where their children can dress as they want
them to and not mix with children from other faiths. These effects could never be good for
the integration of society and would further the influence of extremists. Internationally, the
perceived attack on Islamic values would inflame wider Muslim opinion, feed conspiracy
theories and add to the dangerous feeling that there is a clash of civilizations.

Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing Muslims freedom of
religious expression. In a multicultural society, students should be aware of the different
religious practice and cultural traditions of their classmates, and be taught to understand and
respect these.

Based on the above discussion, the government should not banned Muslim’s headscarf as a
part of school or office uniforms.

6. What is the first paragraph called?


A. Issue
B. Orientation
C. Argument
D. Preview
E. Conclusion
7. What is Muslim women’s view on the veil?
A. It is an obstacle of their freedom
B. It is to protect their modesty and privacy
C. It is a fashion trend among them
D. They feel being forced to wear it
E. It is what their parents told them to wear
8. Paragraph 4 tells us that banning on Muslim headscarf could ….
A. Arouse social conflict among social communities
B. Maintain solidarity among social communities
C. Provoke a more extreme reaction among highly religious communities
D. Teach students social awareness
E. Make Muslim women loose their identity
9. What does the writer suggest?
A. Schools should not be tolerant to any freedom of religious expression
B. Students should know various social groups among the society
C. The government should ban Muslims headscarf because it may arouse conflicts
D. Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms should not be banned
E. Schools are allowed to ban Muslim headscarf because it may arouse many problems
10. “Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing…..” (paragraph 5)
The underlined word is synonymous with ……
A. Reason
B. Custom
C. Expectation
D. Evidence
E. Requirement

This text is for questions 11-15

There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.

Some people claim that children to enough work in school already. They also argue that
children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further
point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at all.

However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers
argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the
support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down
and think about what they have learned in school.

Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs
doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing
tasks that don't need teacher's support.

On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the
weekend when children have more time.

11. How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph ....
A. Both paragraphs argue that homework is necessary for students
B. Unlike the fourth paragraph, the second paragraph argues that homework is
unnecessary
C. The second paragraph supports that students need homework, but the fourth
paragraph does not
D. The second paragraph and the fourth paragraph argue that students do not need
homework
E. The second and the fourth paragraphs do not say anything about the benefit of
homework
12. How many reasons are presented by those who are against homework ....
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
13. Those who are pro homework think that the students can ..... in the evening.
A. Prepare for the next lesson
B. Review their lessons
C. Enjoy their pastime
D. Do their hobbies
E. Test themselves
14. "A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the
child learn at all." (Paragraph 2).
The underlined word is synonymous with ....
A. Terrible
B. Careless
C. Difficult
D. Unimportant
E. Uninteresting
15. What is the writer's suggestion about homework ....
A. Homework is pointless
B. Homework is badly needed
C. Homework should be given at weekend
D. Student should not be given any homework
E. Student must frequently have homework

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