ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
XI ENGLISH
Use of Formalin and Other Additives in Foods
The use of formalin and other dangerous preservatives in food has been serious problem for
three reasons. Firstly, formalin is not for human beings, but it is for biological specimens and
experiments. Formalin in Biology is a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water which is usually used as
a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens. Thus, it is not for food preservatives. Of course
when it is used for food preservative, it will be very dangerous to human’s body.
The second reason is that there is no tight control from the government. This condition
makes the people’s health is really in a threat. When the control is weak and the use formalin was
spread wide all over the Indonesian regions, and these days it has really happened, the citizen's
bodies will be badly contaminated with the poisons. Fish or food traders still sell their products
which contain formalin and dangerous preservatives. Can you imagine that our digestive system
absorbs the substance that should be for the human and animal corpses?
Considering the reasons, we can make a conclusion that the use of formalin and other
preservatives is really a serious problem if it is not resolved immediately.
1. Why is formalin dangerous for human`s body?
a. It is not food preservatives.
b. It is a disinfectant for human beings.
c. It is used to preserve biological specimens.
d. It is 10% solution of formaldehyde in water.
e. It is controlled flighty from the government.
2. The main idea of paragraph 2 is ....
a. the human`s bodies will be harmful after consuming the formalin
b. the government has not controlled the use of formalin firmly.
c. the weak control of using formalin is not threatening the human
d. the human`s bodies will be harmful after consuming the formalin
e. the use of formalin is known all over the regions
3. Based on the facts above, the writer suggest that ...
a. people have to avoid consuming formalin in their food
b. the use of formal dehyde is necessary to control the food
c. people should add 100% solution of formaldehyde in water
d. the food preservative is required to make the food delicious
e. food seller is supposed to pour formalin for vegetables and food products
The importance of Reading
I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our life. Why do I say so? Firstly,
by reading we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world such as Science,
technology. Sports, arts, culture, etc written in either books, magazine, newspaper, etc.
Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and information about something happening
in any parts of the world which can we see directly.
Another reason, reading can give us pleasure too. When we are tired, we read books,
newspaper or magazine on the entertainment coloumn such as comedy, short story, quiz, etc. To
make us relaxed.
The last, reading can also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book about Irian
Jaya we may feel we’re really sitting in the jungles not at home in our rooms.
From the facts above, it’s obvious that everyone needs to read to get knowledge,
information and also entertainment. Or in summary we can say reading is truly important in our life.
4. Why is reading very important in our life? Because…..
a. By reading, we can get a lot of friends, relatives, experience, etc.
b. By reading, we can get little knowledge but a lot of entertainment.
c. By reading, we are always relaxed.
d. By reading, we are always happy.
e. By reading we can get a lot of knowledge, news, information and entertainment
5. If we want to get knowledge, what should we do?
a. buy a lot of books
b. borrow a lot of books
c. look for newspaper and magazine
d. sell and buy many expensive books
e. Read a lot of books and other printed materials.
6. What does the text tell us about?
a. The description of reading
b. The function of reading
c. The importance of reading
d. The disadvantages of reading
e. The purpose of reading
7. What is the social function of the text?
a. To tell a story
b. To describe the reader
c. To entertain the reader
d. To give information
e. To persuade the reader
8. Paragraph…. In the text is the thesis.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
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.
9. The type of the text above is …
a. Analytical exposition
b. Hortatory exposition
c. Narrative
d. Discussion
e. Explanation
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 …… reason for using songs in learning language
a. 6
b. 4
c. 5
d. 3
e. 2
14. “They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within one group.”
The underlined word refers to ….
a. Groups
b. Learners
c. People
d. Songs
e. Activities
Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to
others and dangerous for the smokers.
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 food and not to be put off by foul smelling smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others.
Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and even
cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and
lung disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the
smokers and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
15. Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……
a. It is harmful to others
b. It is impolite
c. It’s dangerous to the smokers
d. It can cause hearth and lung disease
e. All answers are correct
16. We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reasons mean…..
a. conclusion
b. point of view
c. argument
d. reinforcement
e. statement
17. Since we can find a thesis, arguments and reiteration in the text, so we can conclude that this
text belongs to…..
a. description
b. narration
c. anecdote
d. procedure
e. analytical exposition
18. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To inform the readers to the readers
b. To persuade to the readers
c. To describe to the readers
d. To tell a story to the readers
e. To argue about smoking to the readers
19. The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……
a. rude
b. impolite
c. health risk
d. harmful
e. disease
