The document contains two texts. Text 1 discusses using songs in language learning. It provides five reasons for this: 1) songs get stuck in our heads and reinforce memory, 2) songs use simple language and repetition which aids learning, 3) songs can be appropriated by listeners for their own purposes, 4) songs are relaxing and provide variety, and 5) there are many learning activities that can be done with songs. Text 2 argues that smoking should not be allowed in restaurants. It presents three reasons: 1) smoking is impolite as it affects others' enjoyment of food, 2) secondhand smoke can harm others' health, and 3) smoking is dangerous and a health risk for the smoker.
The document contains two texts. Text 1 discusses using songs in language learning. It provides five reasons for this: 1) songs get stuck in our heads and reinforce memory, 2) songs use simple language and repetition which aids learning, 3) songs can be appropriated by listeners for their own purposes, 4) songs are relaxing and provide variety, and 5) there are many learning activities that can be done with songs. Text 2 argues that smoking should not be allowed in restaurants. It presents three reasons: 1) smoking is impolite as it affects others' enjoyment of food, 2) secondhand smoke can harm others' health, and 3) smoking is dangerous and a health risk for the smoker.
The document contains two texts. Text 1 discusses using songs in language learning. It provides five reasons for this: 1) songs get stuck in our heads and reinforce memory, 2) songs use simple language and repetition which aids learning, 3) songs can be appropriated by listeners for their own purposes, 4) songs are relaxing and provide variety, and 5) there are many learning activities that can be done with songs. Text 2 argues that smoking should not be allowed in restaurants. It presents three reasons: 1) smoking is impolite as it affects others' enjoyment of food, 2) secondhand smoke can harm others' health, and 3) smoking is dangerous and a health risk for the smoker.
The document contains two texts. Text 1 discusses using songs in language learning. It provides five reasons for this: 1) songs get stuck in our heads and reinforce memory, 2) songs use simple language and repetition which aids learning, 3) songs can be appropriated by listeners for their own purposes, 4) songs are relaxing and provide variety, and 5) there are many learning activities that can be done with songs. Text 2 argues that smoking should not be allowed in restaurants. It presents three reasons: 1) smoking is impolite as it affects others' enjoyment of food, 2) secondhand smoke can harm others' health, and 3) smoking is dangerous and a health risk for the smoker.
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 analysed 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. 1. The type of the text above is …. A. analytical exposition B. hortatory exposition C. narrative D. discussion E. explanation 2. 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 3. 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 4. What is the text about …. A. learning songs B. very enjoyable music C. the phenomenon D. music listeners E. using songs in language learning 5. Based on the text, there are …… reason for using songs in learning language A. 6 B. 4 C. 5 D. 3 E. 2
Text 2 is for questions number 6-10.
Smoking in restaurant is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous for the smoker. Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their food. People pay to taste good and not to be put off by foul-smelling smoke. Another reason smoking should not be allowed in a restaurant is the harm, it can do to others. Passive smoking, that is, breathing in smoke made by smoker, can lead to asthma attack and even cancer. Therefore, smoking in restaurant is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smoker and should not be allowed in any restaurants. Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung diseases and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in a restaurant. 6. What is the best title of the text? A. Smoking is impolite B. Smoking in restaurants C. Smoking in forbidden places D. Smoking is dangerous E. Smoking is forbidden 7. The following statement is true, except… A. Smoking in restaurants isn’t polite B. Smoking is dangerous for the smoker C. Smoking in restaurants must not be allowed because it’s harmful D. Smoking isn’t dangerous for passive smoker E. Smoking can cause lung diseases and heart attacks 8. These are the reasons why smoking in restaurants isn’t allowed, except… A. Impolite B. Rude C. Harmful D. Dangerous E. Polite 9. The text above is the kind of … A. Analytical Exposition B. Hortatory Exposition C. Report D. Spoof E. Narrative 10. “It must not be allowed because “…line 1) The synonym of the word of “allowed” is … A. Permitted B. Banned C. Stopped D. Forbidden E. Legalized