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Soal Discussion Text 1

The impact of globalization visibly and largely affects the politics and the economy of the country but its
effect on the mindset and the culture is noticeable gradually in the way people think and react. Some of
these good and bad points of this worldwide

phenomenon are obvious fromn some points. People favoring globalization state that there is a
worldwide market for the companies and for the customers there is a better access to

products from different countries. Also, politics is merging and decisions that are being taken are
actually beneficial to people all over the world. Cultural intermingling increases and every nation tries to
knorv Inore about the other nations' cultural preferences. In this process, we are actually coming across
things that Ive like and in the course of time adopt it. However, there are also opponents of
globalization. There is immense pressure on the employed people of developed countries who are
always under the threat of their jobs being outsourced. Globalization may lead to loss of cultural identity
as rvestern ideas are alr,vays imposed upon the eastern thoughts.

1. How can globalization be benef-rcial culturally?

Answer: Globalization can be beneficial culturally by promoting cultural exchange and understanding
between nations, leading to increased awareness and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives. This
can enrich societies by allowing individuals to adopt and incorporate elements from other cultures into
their own, fostering creativity and tolerance.

Soal Discussion Text 2

The Graduation Standard

The implementation of the nerv graduation standard for High-School Students has evoked people to
bring different responses. Some people's ideas are for some others againts the rule.

Some people agree with the rule because it indicates students' mastery of the whole material or the
competence they have ntanaged to have over the past three years. The result of the final exam is also
significant for students' future study in the higher level.
In addition, we are far left behind by our neighboring countries that have implemented a higher
graduation gracle standarcl. If the standard is omitted. then student will get left behind even further by
those students fiom neighboring cottntries students.

However, some other people believe that imposing a high standard will not be effective. The results of
the exams have proven to be unreliable. How can you asses the students' competence only in a couple
of days. A smart student for example, may get a low grade just because he is sick during the exam. On
the other hand, an idle student may achieve the standard due to luck. There should then be an
altemative way to the national exam.

Despite working on different points of view, the government' this matter in the hope of getting a better s
relating party are intensely solution upon improving the Hish-School raduates'qualit

2. What is the writer's position in the controversy of graduation standardizatton?

Answer: The writer's position in the controversy of graduation standardization is not explicitly stated.
Instead, the writer presents both sides of the argument without taking a clear stance, suggesting a
balanced perspective.

3. "The implementation of the new graduation standard evoked people to bring different responses."

(Paragraph 1)

The underlined word is closest in tneaning to......

Answer: The underlined word "evoked" is closest in meaning to "elicited" or "provoked." It indicates that
the implementation of the new graduation standard caused people to have varying responses or
reactions.

Soal Discussion Text 3

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

Some people claim that children do 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.

4. How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph?

Answer: The second paragraph presents arguments against giving homework, emphasizing concerns
about the workload, children's extracurricular activities, and the perceived ineffectiveness of homework.
In contrast, the fourth paragraph suggests a compromise, acknowledging the benefits of homework but
recommending that it be limited to weekends when children have more free time. So, while the second
paragraph leans towards opposition to homework, the fourth paragraph proposes a moderated stance,
suggesting a limited and strategic approach to assigning homework.

5. How many reasons are presented by those who are against homework?

Answer: Those who are against homework present three reasons:

1. Children already do enough work in school.

2. Children have hobbies and activities they want to pursue after school.

3. Much of the homework is considered pointless and ineffective for learning.

6. Those who are pro homework think that the students can... in the evening.

Answer: Those who are pro homework think that the students can work independently in the evening.

7. "A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child leam at
all." (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word is synonymous with

Answer: The underlined word "pointless" is synonymous with "futile" or "ineffective."

8. What is the writer's suggestion about homework?

Answer: The writer suggests that some homework is a good idea but proposes that it should only be
given at the weekend when children have more time.

Soal Discussion Text 4

Nuclear power is generated by using uranium, which is a metal mined in various parts of the world. The
first large-scale nuclear power station was opened at Calder Hall in Cumbria, England, in 1956.

Some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plant for engines. Nuclear power produces
around 11% of the world's energy needed, and produces huge amounts of energy. It causes no pollution
as you'd get when burning fossil fuels.
The advantages of nuclear is as follows:

(1) It costs about the same as coal, so it's not expensive to make.

(2) It doesn't produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it doesn't contribute to the greenhouse effect.

(3) It produces huge amounts of energy from small amount uranium.

(4) It produces small amounts of waste.

(5) It is reliable.

On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many
years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore, although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be
spent on safety because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident can be a major disaster.

People are increasingly concerned about this. In the 1990's nuclear power was the fastest growing
source of power in many parts of the world. In 2005, it was the 2nd slowest-growing.

9. The text discusses?

Answer: The text discusses the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power as a source of energy.

10. The opposite of dangerous is... (Paragraph 4)

Answer: The opposite of "dangerous" is "safe."

11. Why is nuclear power very dangerous? Because

Answer: Nuclear power is very dangerous because if something goes wrong, such as a nuclear accident,
it can lead to major disasters due to the release of radioactive materials. Additionally, nuclear waste
must be carefully sealed and buried for many years to prevent harm to humans and the environment.

12. Which statement is TRUE about nuclear?

Answer: The statement that is TRUE about nuclear power is:

- It produces huge amounts of energy from a small amount of uranium.

Bacaan Soal Discussion Text 5

Two students were discussing the school's new rule that all the 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 student was glad with it. He 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.

14. The two students are discussing

Answer: The two students are discussing the school's new rule that all students must wear a cap and a
tie.

15. The boy said that he agreed with the new rule in his school, Which statement shows his agreement?

Answer: The statement that shows the boy's agreement with the new rule in his school is:

"He 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."

16. The boy believed that all students would

Answer: The boy believed that all students would wear the caps and ties proudly and eventually become
accustomed to wearing them.

17. "One of them showed her annoyance..." (line 3) The underlined word is close in meaning to...

Answer: The underlined word "annoyance" is close in meaning to "irritation" or "displeasure."

Bacaan Soal Discussion Text 6

Gift card Bring Advantages and Disadvantages

Gift cards become more popular during recent years. For example, in one holiday season, sales can
reach USD19 billion in united Stated and it is seen to grow more in the following season due to their
convenience in the side of consumers and retailers.

In retailer?s side, gift cards bring them some benefits. Selling gift cards is simply selling product. When
the cards are sold, they will get benefit. Gift cards tend to be a matter of image and trend, which means
it is not strictly influenced by the functionality. Since sending gift cards is a trend, the sales will increase
significantly.

However, there are potential disadvantages in the side of consumers. For example, iTune gift cards
apply process in the way of completing the shopping. They need to do one step to another step in
processing the shopping. Likely, most of the steps need time and date of validity or expiration. When
certain step loses that validating date, the gift cards may be in risk. The card can be rejected to redeem.
Again, in retailers side, producing card it self is costly. It means that there is additional cost which
retailers have to pay.
In whatever thing, we need to be wise, if we can use that gift.

18. How do gift cards bring some benefits to retailers?

Answer: Gift cards bring some benefits to retailers by functioning as a product that can be sold, thereby
generating revenue for the retailer. Additionally, gift cards contribute to the retailer's image and trend,
leading to increased sales due to their popularity among consumers.

19. Paragraph 3 of the text is mainly about

Answer: Paragraph 3 of the text is mainly about the potential disadvantages of gift cards for consumers,
such as the complex process involved in redeeming certain gift cards, the risk of expiration leading to
rejection of the card, and the additional cost for retailers in producing the cards.

20. We know from the text that if the gift cards are rejected, the retailers

Answer: We know from the text that if the gift cards are rejected, the retailers may face potential losses
or additional costs, as producing the cards themselves is costly and there is an additional cost associated
with their production.