English for SMA

English Mid Test Semester I 2011/2012 Class XI I.TEXT Whales are see-living mammals. Therefore, they breathe air but can not survive on land. Some species are very large indeed and the blue whale, which can exceed 30 m in length. It is the largest animal to have lived on earth. Superficialy, the whale looks rather like a fish but there are important diference in its external structure. Its tail consists of a pair of broad, flat horizontal paddles (the tail of a fish is vertical). The whale has a single nostril on top of its large, broad head.the skin is smooth and shiny and beneath it lies a layer of fat (blubber). This is up to 30 m in thickness and serves to conserve heat and body fluids. 1. What is the text about? 2. What is the communicative of the text? 3. In term of text, what does the first sentence tell us about? 4. What kind of the text above? II. CHANGE INTO PASSIVE FORM! 5. She told the funny stories. 6. The students understand the lesson. 7. We will visit Taman

Analytical Exposition /Persuasive/ Argument Text adalah jenis teks yang digunakan untuk membujuk pembaca. Strukturnya adalah: 1. Thesis: introduces topics and indicates the writer's position. "preview of arguments". 2. Arguments: consists of point and elaboration (uraian /rincian)  sequence. 3. Reiteration : restates writer's opinion. Example text: [Title] The Importance  of English Language [Thesis] I personally think that English is the world's most important language.  Why do I say that? [Arguments: 1] Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken by many people all over the world,  either as a  first  or second  language. [Arguments: 2] Secondly, English also the key which opens doors to scientific and technical knowledge. [Arguments: 3]Thirdly,  English is a top  requirement of those seeking Jobs.  [Reiteration] From the facts above, it is obvious  that everybody needs to learn English to greet  the global era.