Discussion text

Multiple Choice

1. What is presented in a DISCUSSION TEXT?

a. An issue
b. A report
c. A news
d. A story
2. How many point(s) of view is/are needed in a DISCUSSION TEXT?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
3. The fourth generic structure is ...
a. Argument cons
b. Argument pro
c. Conclusion
d. Issue
4. what is the purpose of discussion text ?
a. to present two points of view about an issue
b. to amuse the reader about the story
c. to persuade the reader that something should be the case
d. to tell past event
5. The tense used in the discussion text, Except …
a. Simple future tense
b. Simple past tense
c. Simple perfect tense
d. Simple present tense
6. What is the generic structure of discussion text?
a. thesis - argument -argument- reiteration
b. Issue - argument pro- argument contraconclusion
c. orientation - interpretative recount- evaluation - evaluative summation
d. identification -description -closing
7. Which part of a discussion text typically presents the main arguments?
a. Introduction
b. Conclusion
c. Argument section
d. Summary
8. What role does the conclusion play in a discussion text?
a. To summarize the arguments
 b. To introduce new ideas
c. To provide background information
d. To restate personal opinions
9. Who gives coclusion in the discussion text ?
a. Writer
b. Reader
c. Listener
d. Reporter
10. If you see the text consist of" issue - argument pro - argument con - conclution "
is called.....
a. Narrative text
b. Hortatory text
c. Discussion text
d. Review text

The following text is for questions 11 to 5

Two students were discussing the school’s new rule that all students must
wear a cap and a tie. One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing
a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag rising ceremony. So, she was against
the rule.
Contrary to the girl’s opinion, the other students was glad with it. The boy said
that he didn’t mind with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will make
the students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the
reasons that they would feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms
were not air conditioned. The second said it wasn’t a big problem. He was sure
that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be used to it any
way.

11. The two students are discussing ……….

a. The facilities in school
b. Their uniform
c. Their homework
d. Their friends
12. The boy said that he agreed with the new rule in his school.
Which statement shows his agreement?
a. He was not annoyed
b. He didn’t like wearing a cap and a tie
c. He would not obey the rule
d. He didn’t mind wearing a cap and a tie
13. The boy believed that all students would …..
 a. Have a high spirit to study
b. Follow the new rule
c. Solve their own rule
d. Feel comfortable
14. One of them showed her annoyance. (Paragraph 1).
The underlined word has the closest meaning to ……
a. Responsibility
b. Agreement
c. Applause
d. Displeasure
15. The purpose of the text is…
a. To analyze something worthy in an issue
b. To describe that something should or should not be in the case
c. To persuade the readers by presenting arguments
d. To present the information and opinions about more than one side of an issue

The following text is for questions 16 to 20

Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports? The issue of
using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree
to the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports
take drugs to train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors,
nutritionists, physiotherapists, and managers of the big names make sure banned
substances are taken at the safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of
banning such substances has turned performers and their coaches into liars and
cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in
sport should be banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited
because they violate the spirit of sport but because they can damage the health of
athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby
sportsmen and women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant fl ow of new,
unregulated substances.
16. What argument is given by those who disagree with the use of performance
enhancing drugs?
a. Athletes health is badly affected
b. Guinea pigs are awfully needed
c. Athletes consume more drugs
d. Athletes obey the rules
17. According to the proponents of performance enhancing drugs, the effect of
banning them is that performers become ....
 a. Losers
b. Winner
c. Cheaters
d. Hooligans
18. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
a. To persuade readers to agree with the issue
b. To influence readers to oppose the issue
c. To describe performance enhancing drugs
d. To expose readers with the issue
19. How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?
a. Neutral
b. Positive
c. Negative
d. Pessimistic
20. “On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport
should be banned..”
The underline words in the sentence is show …
a. Modal verb
b. Conjuction
c. Thinking verb
d. Action verb
Part B.

1. What is the definition od discussion text ? Explain!

2. What is the purpose of discussion text? Explain!
3. What is the generic structure of discussion text? Explain!

The following text is for question number 4-5

Television has certainly changed our lives. Today, most people prefer
watching TV to going to the cinema. Without it, nobody would have paid much
attention to national or international – historical, political, sport, etc – events. Even,
television proved that pictures of suffering can move a nation to pity. Besides, many
things can be learnt from TV.
Are there any advantages of TV? Many parents admitted that they found
difficulties to stop their children’s bad habit, for example, they spend their leisure
time for watching TV more than reading. Children become very lazy and
irresponsible for their tasks. This is of course denied by TV producers or people
whose works is related to TV.
They are very sure that there are a lot of benefits of TV for viewers, especially
children or students. On the other hand, they honestly admit that TV programs can
 endanger children’s mental. They regret because parents sometimes don’t have
much time to watch TV together with their children. They suggest parents to have
more discussion with their children on any programs they have seen.
4. Is there any argument pro in the text above? If yes, what the argument pro of the
text?
5. Is there any argument against in the text above? If yes, what the argument againts
of the text?