DISCUSSION

Text 1
The Covid-19 pandemic affects many aspects of our lives, including school.
Schools are held online at students’ respective home. However, there is a
discourse that schools will be reopened in July 2020 or January 2021.

Some local governments have included plans for reopening schools in the
new normal policy. For example, Central Java Education and Culture Office
will enforce the implementation of the new normal in its region starting July
2020. Some options emerge such as imposing a shifting system, limiting the
number of students, and implementing existing health protocols.

On the other hand, epidemiologist dr. Dicky Budiman advises not to open
the school until the situation gets better. He says that schools reopening is
risky, and it probably rises to the second wave of the corona virus. The
students can go back to schools only if the preparation is done and
screening process is fulfilled. Furthermore, if the screening process is not
fulfilled, schools reopening is not recommended for it is dangerous.

https://www.kompas.com/skola/read/2020/12/29/211116369/contoh-
discussion-text-tentang-covid-19?page=all

1. What is the topic of the text about?

a. The Covid-19 pandemic affects many aspects of our lives, including
school.
b. The Pros and Cons of Offline School in the Midst of
Pandemic
c. Schools will be reopened in July 2020 or January 2021.
d. Online course decreases the wave of the coronavirus
e. The benefit of Offline school
2. What is the motivation in writing the text?
a. to share that there is a difference of opinion about offline
schools
b. to share that offline school brings benefits
c. to explain that online schools tend to be dangerous for students
d. to understand that online schools are bad for students
e. to convey that offline school is very detrimental
3. what is the main idea of paragraph 3?
a. students can go to school to get educated
b. online school disapproval
c. disapproval that schools will go offline
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d. government unpreparedness for offline school
e. the ability of parents to study offline
4. Based on paragraph4, if the screening process is fulfilled, …..
a. Schools reopening will be recommended for students.
b. Schools reopening has not recommended for students.
c. Schools reopening was not recommended for students.
d. Schools reopening was recommended for it students.
e. Schools reopening had recommended for it students.
5. “schools reopening is risky”. The similar meaning of the underlined
word is…
a. Gift
b. Present
c. Absence
d. Hazardous
e. Tremendous
Text 2
There are many pros and cons to the practice of animal testing.
Unfortunately, neither seems to fully tip the scale to a side that pleases
everyone – including the general public, government and scientists.

The major pro for animal testing is that it aids researchers in finding drugs
and treatments to improve health and medicine. Many medical treatments
have been made possible by animal testing, including cancer and HIV
drugs, insulin, antibiotics, vaccines and many more.

On the other hand, in animal testing, countless animals are experimented

on and then killed after their use. Others are injured and will still live the
remainder of their lives in captivity.

While there are numerous pros and cons of animal testing, the ethical
aspect overshadows both of them, which means that emotion may be the
ultimate determining factor in whether a person believes the benefits of
animal testing outweigh the problems associated with the practice.
Source: http://www.aboutanimaltesting.co.uk/using-animals-testing-pros-
versus-cons.html
6. What does the author want to emphasize in the text?
a. There are many pros to the practice of animal testing.
b. There are many cons to the practice of animal testing.
c. opinions agree and disagree about the practice of animal
testing
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d. a person believes the benefits of animal testing
e. researchers can find drugs and treatments to improve health and
medicine by practicing animal testing
7. including cancer and HIV drugs, what is the relationship with the
practice of animal testing?
a. animal testing can make cancer and the HIV worse
b. researchers use animal as a sample in research to find a
drug
c. researchers use diseased animals in research
d. researchers do a lot of tests with drugs of Cancer and HIV
e. Researchers inject HIV virus in animals to be died
8. In paragraph 3, there is a statement like this:
“countless animals are experimented”. What does it means?
a. Certain animals are selected for scrutiny
b. Less researchers breed animals for research
c. Government researches many animals
d. Many animals are used as a research
e. People use many types of animals in research
9. what did the researcher do with the animals after the study?
a. The animals are assassinated
b. The researchers take advantage
c. the animals are preserved
d. the government takes care of the animals
e. the animals are freed
10. from the last paragraph, the ethical aspect ………………… both of
them.
a. Betray
b. Enhances
c. Develops
d. Stand up
e. Blame

Text 3
Homework has long been a point of contention, with parents, teachers and
education experts continually debating the merits of take-home learning.
We’ve taken a look at some key arguments to provide you with a summary
of the advantages and disadvantages of homework.

From time management and organization to self-motivation and

independent learning, homework teaches students a range of positive skills
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that they will carry with them throughout their academic and working lives.
Home learning motivates students to take responsibility for their workload.

Homework is at its most effective when it allows students to revise what

they’ve learnt in class. Assigned tasks that revisit what’s been taught during
the day reinforce learnt knowledge and increase the likelihood of students
remembering key information.

Assigning learning tasks at home is a useful way for teachers to identify

whether students understand the curriculum. Teachers can analyze gaps in
comprehension or information through homework.

Simply uttering the word ‘homework’ can instill a sense of dread in

students. When the workload is too large and tasks become increasingly
difficult, homework causes students to feel anxious, stressed and
unmotivated. This can lead to sleep deprivation and behavioural changes,
while also ingraining homework as a negative aspect of schooling life.

Free time allows children to not only relax, but also discover the world on
their own terms – learning how to ride a bike, reading books or interacting
with friends and family teaches students useful skills that can’t be learnt by
sitting at a desk.

Plenty of studies have sought to analyze the value of homework and how it
benefits academic performance. Research by John Hattie, Professor of
Education at the University of Melbourne, has found that homework in
primary school has an effect of around zero, as students are completing
separate and unrelated projects rather than reinforcing learnt knowledge.

https://www.goodschools.com.au/insights/parental-advice/pros-and-cons-of-
homework

11. Based on the text, what does the reader want to convey?
a. benefits of giving homework to students
b. students get benefits from homework
c. the disadvantage of giving homework to students
d. the obligation of students to do homework
e. A debate about homework assigned to students
12. The main idea of the second paragraph is?
a. homework can develop some important study skills
b. homework builds the organization to self-motivation of teacher
c. students’ responsibility cannot grow
d. students are provided some materials to study
e. independent learning can be build by the students
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13. which statement is correct about the positive given homework,
except…
a. Teachers can analyze gaps in comprehension or information
b. Homework causes unnecessary stress
c. Homework drives the students to take responsibility for their
workload.
d. Homework allows the students to revise what they’ve studied in
class.
e. Teacher can check the students’ understanding through homework

14. what happens to students about their free time if they get too
much homework?

a. They will get more time to gain knowledge deeper

b. They have more time to read and learn the previous material
c. They will have time to interact with friends and family
d. They have less time to relax and do other activities
e. They will have less time to review their lesson

Text 4
Since 1977, one year after the US Supreme Court reaffirmed the
constitutionality of the death penalty, more than 1,480 people have been
executed, primarily by means of lethal injection. Most death penalty cases
involve the execution of murderers although capital punishment can also be
applied for treason, espionage, and other crimes.

Proponents of the death penalty say it is an important tool for preserving

law and order, deters crime, and costs less than life imprisonment. They
argue that retribution or “an eye for an eye” honors the victim, helps
console grieving families, and ensures that the perpetrators of heinous
crimes never have an opportunity to cause future tragedy.

Opponents of capital punishment say it has no deterrent effect on crime,

wrongly gives governments the power to take human life, and perpetuates
social injustices by disproportionately targeting people of color (racist) and
people who cannot afford good attorneys (classist). They say lifetime jail
sentences are a more severe and less expensive punishment than death.
https://deathpenalty.procon.org/
15. The topic of the text is….
a. The US Supreme Court reaffirmation
b. The constitutionality of the death penalty
c. The controversy of death penalty
d. Opponents of capital punishment
e. Proponents of the death penalty
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16. The word “treason” in paragraph 1, has similar meaning with?
a. Betrayal
b. Crime
c. Debate
d. Quarrel
e. Fight
17. What is the reason of the writer in writing the text?
a. many people misunderstand the definition of death penalty
b. lack of information about the benefits of the death penalty
c. there is limited research on the proponent of the death penalty
d. there is limited research on the opponent of death penalty
e. There are many opinions debating the death penalty
18. what does paragraph 2 discuss about?
a. opinion about death penalty
b. positive argument about death penalty
c. the facts about death penalty
d. the depiction of definition
e. people's doubts about the death penalty
19. we know from the text that the opponents of death penalty say…
a. death penalty is better than life imprisonment
b. death penalty has a deterrent effect on crime
c. death penalty does not cause racism
d. death penalty is the best punishment
e. death penalty costs more

Text 5

The electric car (EV) is a relatively new concept in the world of the
automotive industry. Although some companies have based their entire
model of cars around being proactive and using electricity, some also
offer hybrid vehicles that work off both electricity and gas. By buying an
electric car, you can also receive government subsidies for being
environmentally conscious. Although you may end up paying more for your
vehicle, the positives greatly overshadow the negatives. However, there are
still two sides to consider when you’re thinking about investing in an
electric vehicle.

An electric car can be a great way for you, as a consumer, to save a lot of
money on gas. however, there are so many different reasons why you should
invest in an electric car in the modern-day of technology. They are no gas
required, more convenient, very low prices, no emissions, growing in
popularity, low maintenance, reduced noise pollution.
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Although the evidence of the positives has become very clear, there are also
some downsides that each individual needs to consider before they decide
to make an electric car their next big investment. These reasons are,
recharge points, the high price of initial investment, electricity cost, short
driving range and speed, longer recharge time, battery replacement, not
suitable for cities and facing shortage of power.

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-
electric-cars.php
20. what does the text tell us about?
a. The positive effect in using electric car
b. The advantages and disadvantages of electric car
c. The recommendation to use electric car
d. A way to reduce air pollution on earth
e. A great way to use electricity to the maximum by electric car
21. What do likely people get from the government when they buy
electric cars?
a. people will get insurance from the company
b. people will receive subsidies
c. people will be involved in politics and environment activities
d. people will be considered as people who care about the
environment
e. people are given a driver's license
22. Which statement is correct based on the benefit in using electric
car, except?
a. It saves a lot of money on gas
b. It doesn’t need gas
c. It is low maintenance
d. It is more comfortable
e. It has long driving range and speed
23. After reading the text, we can conclude that the writer…
a. explain that there are difference of opinions regarding the use of
electric cars
b. ensure that the use of electric cars has a myriad of benefits
c. exemplify that electric cars need complicated maintenance
d. confirms that electric cars are cheap and convenient
e. differentiate the use of electric cars in developed countries
24. in paragraph 3, “Although the evidence..” What is the synonym
of the underlined word?
a. Whereas
b. Despite
c. In spite of
d. Though
e. Since
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Text 6
Zoos are hugely popular attractions for adults and children alike. But are
they actually a good thing or bad thing?
By bringing people and animals together, zoos have the potential to educate
the public about conservation issues and inspire people to protect animals
and their habitats. Some zoos provide a safe environment for animals which
have been mistreated in circuses, or pets which have been abandoned. Zoos
also carry out important research into subjects like animal behaviour and
how to treat illnesses.
One of the most important modern functions of zoos is supporting
international breeding programmes, particularly for endangered species. In
the wild, some of the rarest species have difficulty in finding mates and
breeding, and they might also be threatened by poachers, loss of their
habitat and predators. A good zoo will enable these species to live and
breed in a secure environment.
Critics of zoos would argue that animals often suffer physically and mentally
by being enclosed. Even the best artificial environments can't come close to
matching the space, diversity, and freedom that animals have in their
natural habitats. This deprivation causes many zoo animals to become
stressed or mentally ill. Capturing animals in the wild also causes much
suffering by splitting up families. Some zoos make animals behave
unnaturally: for example, marine parks often force dolphins and whales to
perform tricks. These mammals may die decades earlier than their wild
relatives, and some even try to commit suicide.
Opponents of zoos say that the vast majority of captive breeding
programmes do not …………….. (27) animals back into the wild. Surplus
animals ………….(28) not only to other zoos but also to circuses or hunting
ranches in the US or South Africa, where some people are willing to
…………..(29) a lot of money for the chance to kill an animal in a fenced
enclosure. ………………..(30), these animals are familiar with humans and
have very little chance of escaping.

So, are zoos good for animals or not? Perhaps it all depends on how well
individual zoos are managed, and the benefits of zoos can surely outweigh
their harmful effects. However, it is understandable that many people
believe imprisoning animals for any reason is simply wrong
25. what are the benefits of bringing people and animals together?
a. People can be educated about conservation issues and
inspired to protect animals and their habitats.
b. people can do chatting and communicating with animals in a
conservation
c. Animals will get complete love from humans and zoo keepers in
their habitat
d. animals will get more abundant food without hunting in nature
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e. people get experience to see animals and ride elephants
26. what is the mainly concern of paragraph 4?
a. In a zoo, animals will experience happiness that is not found in the
wild
b. In a zoo , animals will get freedom like in nature
c. In a zoo , they won't kill themselves
d. A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed in a secure
environment.
e. In a zoo , Animals will experience physical and mental
suffering
27. …
a. Release
b. Released
c. Releasing
d. Release
e. Will release
28. …
a. Is sold
b. Have been sold
c. Are being sold
d. Are sold
e. Sold
29. …
a. Payment
b. Pays
c. Paid
d. To be paid
e. Pay
30. …
a. Whenever
b. However
c. As a result
d. In addition
e. Thus

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1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. D
11. E
12. A
13. B
14. D
15. C
16. A
17. E
18. B
19. E
20. B
21. B
22. D
23. A
24. D
25. A
26. E
27. A
28. D
29. E
30. B