DAILY TEST 2 (ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION+DIRECT/INDIRECT SPEECH) GRADE XI

Analytical Exposition

Text 1

                In Australia there are three levels of governments, the federal government, state governments and local governments. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so for number of reasons. First, the federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in order and look after like defense. Similarly, the state governments look after the middle sized things. For example they look after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in school. Finally, local government look after the small thins. They look after things like collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have disease. Thus for the reason above, we can conclude that the three levels of the government are necessary.

1.     What kind of text is this?

A.    Analytical Exposition

B.    Report

C.    Hortatory Exposition

D.    Explanation Tex

E.    Descriptive text

2.     Who is responsible for defense?

A.    Federal government

B.    State Government

C.    Federal and State Government

D.    Federal and Local Government

E.    Local Government

3.     The litter management is the responsibility of ...

A.    all governments

B.    Australia

C.    Federal government

D.    State government

E.    Local government

Text 2

                There are many reasons for keeping dogs as pets in the city area, but many people feel that keeping pet dogs should not be allowed in the city. Dogs are often not taken care properly. They are kept in small backyards and rarely taken for walks. They are left in the yard all day by themselves while the family is at work. Very little attention is given to the dog and it is not a very good life for it. It is no wonder why these dogs bark and disturb the neighbors and become a nuisance to the community.

                On the other hand, not all people treat their dogs this way and why should the people receive a lot of pleasure and enjoyment from dog's suffer? Dogs can make a lonely person's life happy or make wonderful playmate. It can also teach a child responsibility as they not only get to lay with the dog, but also need to exercise, feed, and care for the dog.

                I feel that we should be allowed to keep dogs in the city, because if it is taken care of properly, dogs can be a great source of pleasure. As a child I used to enjoy playing and taking care of my pet. There is not greater loyalty a person can get than from a well-cared dog.

4.     Some people do not like the presence of pet dogs in their surroundings because ....

A.       the dogs are left in the yards

B.       the dogs are often neglected

C.      the dogs often bark and disturb the neighbours 

D.      D. the dogs play with the owner's child

E.       the dogs guard the security of the environment

5.     The main idea of the last paragraph is ....

A.       pet dogs are loyal animals

B.       pet dogs are more loyal than humans

C.      dogs can be a great source of pleasure 

D.      the writer has no objection to keeping dogs in the city

E.       the writer used to play and took care of his pet when he was a child.

6.     We can infer from the text that keeping pet dogs in the city will not cause any problem as long as ....

A.       the dogs are amusing

B.       the neighbours like having pet dogs

C.      the dogs do not bark at the neighbours

D.      the writer has succeeded in persuading the

        neighbours

E.       its presence does not disturb the

        neighbourhood

Text 3

                Being on time is a beautiful social ethic and one of great importance, as it creates efficiency in system and implies respect for one another. However, it is one the many values that is not easy for our students to learn.

               

                Inner discipline, one that comes from an understanding of the set rules and regulation, is the highest form behavior. Most excellent school try to instill this with a loving environment. Why, even adults arrive late to meeting, work, etc. Here, we do not agree that late comers should be shut out. They can be given warnings, most of which are enough to make them try their best to reach the school on time latter .If this fails, invite the parent to school.

               

                By closing the gates, the school is behaving cruelly, to which we prefer not to expose our children. Every school has responsibility to implant good educational principle, but It should be in appropriate ways. Good schools create competitive students who can organize themselves effectively in society, so that everyone gets a quality life as a result of the ethics and values learned for as long as 12 years.

               

                Children are precious and dependent on the adult for guidance. Understanding them is the key, and to this end, both parents and schools must work hand in hand without playing the blame game.

                               

7.     What should the school do if a student can’t stop his/her habit to come late to school?

A.       Punish him/her

B.       Shut him/her out

C.      Fail him/her

D.      Talk to his/her parents 

E.       Try to understand him/her

8.     What does the writer think to be “the highest from of  behaviour” (in the second paragraph)?

A.       Respect for one another 

B.       Not being late to school

C.      Understanding the regulations 

D.      Understanding the rules

E.       Inner discipline

9.     ”Children are precious and dependent on the adults for guidance.”
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….

A.       Valuable

B.       Excellent 

C.      Clever

D.      Innocent

E.       Naive 

Text 4

                Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

                Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that songs work on our short-and-long term memory.
                Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.
                Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

                In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.

                Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs, learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

                From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.

10. What is the communicative purpose of the text?

A.    To tell the reader about the songs

B.    To entertain the reader with the songs

C.    To show the reader the use of songs

D.    To explain above the songs

E.    To persuade the reader to use songs in learning language

11. The generic structures of the text are ….

A.       Thesis – arguments – recommendation

B.       General statement – sequential explanation

C.      Newsworthy events – background events – sources

D.      Thesis – arguments – reiteration

E.       General statement – arguments

12. What is the text about ….

A.       Learning songs

B.       Very enjoyable music

C.      The phenomenon

D.      Music listeners

E.       Using songs in language learning

13. Based on the text, there are … reasons for using songs in learning language.

A.       6

B.       4

C.      5

D.      3

E.       2

14. “ …learning English can be enjoyable and fun”. (Last paragraph). The ANTONYM of underlined word above is …

A.       Comfortable

B.       Cheerful

C.      Good

D.      Delightful

E.       Messy

Direct – Indirect Speech

15. The woman says to him: “you play the piano well.”
The girl says to him that ………….

A.       you play the piano well.

B.       he play the piano well

C.      he plays the piano well

D.      he played the piano well

E.       you played the piano well

16. “Did he leave a message for me?”

“Yes, he said………. tonight”.

A.       he called you

B.       he would call him

C.      you called her

D.      he would call you

E.       I would call you

17. Beckham         : Did you know what Figo said yesterday?

Raul                 : Of course. He said ____ the previous day.

A.       had gone to his country            

B.       he went to his country

C.      he has gone to his country       

D.      he goes to his country

E.       he will go to his country

18. Mother asked Mira to close the windows because it was windy outside.

Mother said, “ ___________”

          A.       Mira closed the window. It is windy outside.

          B.       Close the window, Mira! It is windy outside.

          C.      Mira closed the window. It was windy outside.

          D.      Does Mira close the window, it was windy outside.

         E.       To close the window Mira! It is windy outside.

19. “Where did you go  four days ago?” John asked

Tony asked …….

A.       Where did I go four days ago

B.        where I did go four days ago

C.       Where I had gone four days before

D.      Where I had gone four days ago.

E.       where I went four days before

20. “Did you have an   assignment last month?”, Father asked                    me. Father asked me ……

A.       did I have an assignment last month

B.       I did have an assignment last month

C.      if I had had an assignment the month before

D.      if I did have an assignment the month before

E.       if I had have an assignment the month before