1st Semester Oral Exam Materials

For Grade Sixth of KMI

Dialogue
Monologue
Performance
Reading
Grammar
Vocabulary

Nurul Ikhlas Modern Boarding School

West Sumatra Indonesia
2024 – 2025
DIALOGUE
A : Good Morning
B : Good Morning
A : How are you?
B : I’m fine, thanks
A : How do you do?
B : How do you do.
A: Nice to meet you?
B: Nice to meet you, too.
A : What is your name?

B : My name is ……………………

MONOLOG
Q: Please introduce yourself!
A: ……………………………..
Q: Please talk about your daily activities!
A: ……………………………………
Q: Please talk about your family!
A: …………………………………….
Q: Please talk about your hometown!
A: ………………………………………………….
Q: Please talk about your activity in dormitory!
A: ……………………………………………….
Q: Please talk about Nurul Ikhlas!
A: …………………………………………………
Q; Please talk about an interesting story in your life!
A: ……………………………….
Q: Please sing an English song!
A: …
…………………………………
 PEFORMANCE
Q: Please choose one of the following:
- Public Speaking
- Story Telling
- Singing a song
 READING
Text 1
GLOBAL WARMING
Global warming has become such a big problem due to the increase of greenhouse gases
especially carbon dioxide. These gases can stay in the atmosphere for years ranging from decades to
hundreds and thousands of years. The earth is in grave danger because of the global warming.
In general, temperature changes of a few degrees seem to be sufficient to begin to melt the polar ice
caps. When polar ice caps melt, it will raise water sea levels and threaten low-lying areas with beach erosion
and coastal flooding. Places like Shanghai, Texas, Florida, and the Maldives that lie less than six feet above
present water levels will be flooded. Melting ice caps will throw the global ecosystem out of balance as they
will make the ocean less salty. The changing landscapes in the Arctic Circle will affect native people, wildlife,
and plants. It will endanger some species of animals.
Moreover, global warming will increase the occurrence of drought and heat waves. While some
areas of the earth will become wetter, other areas will suffer serious droughts and heat waves. Africa will
receive the worst of it as water shortage is already at an alarming state in Africa. At the same time,
hurricanes will happen more frequently ad become stronger in some places as the temperature of ocean
rises.

Answer the following questions correctly!

1. What does the text above discuss about?
2. What is the impact of global warming mentioned in paragraph 3?
3. What are the effects of global warming mentioned in the text?
4. “The earth is in grave danger…” (paragraph 1). What is the synonym of the underlined word?
5. What will influence the changing landscapes in the Arctic Circle?
Text 2

MOBILE PHONES: GOOD OR BAD?

Everywhere you go nowadays, you see people using mobile phones. From school children to retired people, you see them

talking in a supermarket, on trains, in the street, everywhere! So, what are the advantages of mobile phones?

First of all, they are very convenient because you can phone from nearly anywhere. Another advantage is that they are

really useful in emergency situations. For example, if you are alone in your car and it breakdown, you can get help quickly. In addition,

you can also use your mobile phone to text your friends or connect to the internet.

However, there are disadvantages of mobile phones such as the cost. Mobile phone calls cost more than normal calls. Furthermore, it

can be annoying if you are on a train or a bus and you have to listen to someone else’s boring conversation. Another disadvantage is

that people can contact you anywhere, at any time, unless you switch your phone off!

In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones. Personally, I feel mobile phones are good thing

because they give us more freedom and make communication easier.

Answer these questions correctly!

1. What does the text above discuss about?
2. What is the purpose of writing the text above?
3. Why are mobile phones very convenient?
4. Why can mobile phones sometimes annoy us?
5. What do you think of using mobile phones in school?
6. What is the writer’s opinion about mobile phones?
Text 3
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is a pressing issue that affects every corner of the globe. The Earth’s climate is
changing at an unprecedented rate due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and
industrial processes, leading to a gradual increase in global temperatures.
The consequences of climate change are far-reaching and severe. Rising temperatures have led to
melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and more frequent and intense extreme weather events such as
hurricanes, droughts, and heat waves. These changes not only endanger human lives but also disrupt
ecosystem, threaten biodiversity, and exacerbate food and water scarcity.
Addressing climate change requires urgent and concerted action from individuals, governments, and
businesses worldwide. Transitioning to renewable energy sources, implementing sustainable land-use
practices, and reducing carbon emissions are crucial steps in mitigating the impacts of climate change and
building a more resilient future for all.

Answer these questions correctly!

1. What is the primary cause of climate change according to the passage?
2. What are the consequences of rising global temperatures mentioned in the passage?
3. How are greenhouse gases primarily released into the atmosphere?
4. What is identified as a crucial step in addressing climate change in the passage?
5. Why is addressing climate change described as requiring urgent action?
6. What is mentioned as a consequence of melting ice caps due to climate change?
7. According to the passage, what contributes to the increase in global temperatures?
8. What impact does climate change have on ecosystems, according to the passage?
9. What is the author’s tone towards the urgency of addressing climate change?
Text 4.
Wood chipping is a process used to obtain pulp and paper products from forest trees. First of all, the
tops and branches of the trees are cut out and then the logs are taken to the mill. At the mill, the bark of the
logs is removed and the logs are taken to a chipper which cuts them into small pieces called woodchips. The
woodchips are then screened to remove dirt and other impurities. At this stage, they are either exported in
this form or changed into the pulp by chemicals and heat. The pulp is the bleached and the water content is
removed. Finally, the pulp is rolled out to make paper.

Answer the following questions!

1. What is the purpose of writing the text above?
2. What is wood chipping?
3. What do the mill workers first do with the logs?
4. How many stages are there before the pulp is rolled out to make paper?

Text 5
A tsunami is a very large sea wave which is generated by a disturbance along the ocean floor. This
disturbance can be an earthquake, a landslide, or a volcanic eruption. A tsunami is undetectable.
Unforgettable far out in the ocean, but once it reaches shallow water, this fast-traveling wave grows very
large.
Tsunamis occur when a major fault under the ocean floor suddenly slips. The displaced rock pushes
water above it like a giant paddle, producing powerful water waves at the ocean surface. The ocean waves
spread out from the vicinity of the earthquake source and move across the ocean until they reach the
coastline, where their height increases as they reach continental shelf, the part of the Earth’s crust that
slopes, or rises, from the ocean floor up to the land.
Tsunamis wash ashore with often disastrous effects such as severe flooding, loss of lives due to
drowning, and damage to property.

Answer the following questions correctly!

1. What is a tsunami?
2. When does tsunami occur?
3. Mention some disastrous effects of tsunami!
4. ……. and damage to property. What is the synonym of the word ‘damage’?
5. What is the purpose of the writer to write the text above?

Text 6.
There are a lot 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 sport 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 it should only be given at the weekend
when children have more time.

Answer these questions correctly!

1. How many reasons are presented by those who are against homework?
2. How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph?
3. ……..homework is pointless…. (Paragraph 2). What is the synonym of the underlined word?
4. What is the writer’s suggestion about homework?
5. What is your point of view about having homework?

Text 7.
Educational systems used in most Asian countries are different from the systems used in Western
countries. Each educational system is a mirror that reflects the culture of the society.
The educational system in Asia reflects societies’ belief in group goals and traditions rather than
individualism. Perhaps for this reason, children in China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and also Indonesia often
work together and help one another on assignment. The student learn the social skills of cooperation – of
working together. The teaching methods are very formal. The teacher lectures and the students listen. There
is not much discussion. The students only recite rules or information mentioned by the teacher. They also
study more hours each day. They are prepared for a society that values discipline and self control.
There are, however, disadvantages. The students are not accustomed to express their ideas and
opinions. They will forget much of the information that they have memorized. They are not used to taking the
initiative – to make decisions and take actions without someone telling them what to do. They are not
prepared for a society that values creative ideas.
As a result of this controversy, our government should reconsiders the system of education used in
our country.

Answer these question completely!

1. What does the text above mainly tell us about?
2. What is the advantages of education system Asia?
3. What is the disadvantages of education system in Asia?
4. What is your opinion about Education system in Indonesia?
5. What is your conclusion about the text above?

GRAMMAR
Q: Give the example of Conditional Sentence Type 0!
A: - If we heat water, it boils
- The water boils if we heat it.
- If we eat a lot, we gain weight.
- We gain weight if we eat a lot
- The ground gets wet if it rains
- If it rains, the ground gets wet.
Q: Give the example of Conditional Sentence Type 1
A: - If I am rich, I will be generous.
- I will be generous if I am rich.
- If I have much money, I will buy a car.
- If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
- He will tell you if he knows the answer.
Q: Give the example of Conditional Sentence Type 2
A: - If I had a lot money, I would buy a car.
- She would tell you if she knew the answer.
- If you studied hard, you would pass the exam.
- If I saw you, I would give you.
- He would come here if you invited him.
- If I were you, I would be generous.
Q: Give the example of Conditional Sentence Type 3
A: - If I had been here yesterday, I would have been happy.
- If you had studied hard, you would have passed the exam
- If I had seen you yesterday, I would have told you about it.
- If he had come here yesterday, he would have taken it.
- He would have seen you if he had gone there yesterday.
Q: Give the example of Future ‘wish”!
A: - I wish you would be here tomorrow.
- We wish he would come here tonight.
- He wishes I would meet him.
- We wish she would be the winner
Q: Give the example of Present ’wish’!
A: - We wish you were here today.
- I wish she were kind.
- I wish I could help you.
- They wish I gave them money.
- You wish she saw you
Q: Give the example of Past ‘wish”!
A: - We wished the teacher had been here last night.
- She wished she had had enough money.
- I wished you had gone there last week
- You wished we had done it.
- He wished I had been him.
Q: Make a sentence using ‘so … that’!
A: The question is so easy that everyone can do it.
Q: Make a sentence using ‘such … that’!
A: He is a very diligent person. He never looks tired
Q: Make a sentence using ‘not only … but also’!
A: He spoke not only slowly but also clearly.
Q: Make a sentence using ‘either … or’!
A: Either you or I will die.
Q: Make a sentence using ‘neither … nor’!
A: I like neither running nor walking.
Q: Make a sentence using ‘despite, in spite of’!
A: He goes to school despite of sick.
Q: Make a sentence using ‘although, even though, though’!
A: He went on walking although he was tired.

VOCABULARIES
Q: What is Indonesian for the following word?
or
Q: What is English for the following words?
Wood chipping = Bilah kayu
Logs = Batang kayu
Branches = Dahan
Finally = Akhirnya
Generated = Digerakkan
Disturbance = Gangguan
Earthquake = Gempa Bumi
Landslide = Tanah Longsor
Undetectable = Tidak bisa dideteksi
Occur = Terjadi
Damage = Kerusakan
Increases = Meningkat
Due to = Karena
Disastrous = Berbahaya
Severe = Dahsyat
Property = Hak Milik
Drowning = Tenggelam
Vicinity = Sekitar
Paddle = Pedal/ Pukulan
As to = Mengenai
Whether = Apakah
Claim = Menuntut
At all = Sama Sekali
However = Namun
Education = Pendidikan
Culture = Kebudayaan
Point of View = Sudut Pandang
Find out = Menemukan
Support = Dukungan
Furthermore = Lagi pula
Argue = Beralasan
Balance = Keseimbangan
Mirror = Cerminan
Reflects = Mencerminkan
Rather than = Dari pada
Perhaps = Barangkali
Assignment = Tugas
Lectures = Berceramah
Recite = Membaca
Prepared = Disiapkan
Values = Bernilai
However = namun
Disadvantages = Kerugian
Not accustomed to = Tidak dibiasakan
Memorized = Hafal
Not used to = Tidak Terbiasa
Decision = Keputusan
As a result of = Sebagai Akibat dari
Controversy = Pertentangan
Reconsider = Mempertimbangkan Lagi
Due to = Karena
Increase = Meningkat
Greenhouse = Rumah Kaca
Sufficient = Cukup
Melt = Meleleh
Caps = Sumbatan
Raise = Menaikkan
Rise = Naik
Threaten = Mengancam
Coastal = Pesisir
Salty = Asin
Affect = Mempengaruhi
Native People = Penduduk Asli
Wildlife = Margasatwa
Endanger = Membahayakan
Moreover = Lagi Pula
Drought = Kemarau Panjang
Heat waves = Gelombang Panas
Wetter = Lebih basah
Suffer = Menderita
Worst = Paling Buruk
Shortage = Kekurangan
Hurricanes = Angin Topan
Frequently = Sering
Stronger = Lebih Kuat
Retired = Pensiun
Advantage = Keuntungan
Disadvantage = Kerugian
Convenient = Nyaman
Nearly = Hampir
Emergency = Darurat
Breakdown = Mogok
In addition = Di amping itu
Text = Mengirim pesan
However = Namun
Furthermore = Lagi Pula
Annoying = Menjengkelkan
Unless = Jika Tidak
Vast = Cepat
Entertain = Menghbur
Switch on = Menyalakan
Switch off = Mematikan