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Softskill_Meeting 3
In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus. The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports. Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the games were open to all free Greek males who had no criminal record. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contest in running, jumping, discuss and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally these contests were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place. They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities represented.
The Greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads,” dating from 776 B.C. The contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods. Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished. These athletes brought shame not only to themselves, but also to the cities they represented.
1. Which of the following is NOT true?
a. Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads.
b. The games were held in Greece every four years.
c. Battles were interrupted to participate in the games.d. Poem glorified the winners in song.
Answer: We choose C because the sentence is not on the passage.because Battles were interrupted to participate in the games as described in paragraph the contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods.
- Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads (a)
- and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus (b)
- and having poems sung about their deeds. (d)
2. The word “elite” in line 5 is closest in meaning to…
a. Aristocracy c. intellectuals
b. Brave d. muscular
Answer :We choose A because Aristocracy = Kaum bangsawan is closest meaning to elite.
The meaning of elite in line 5 is = Orang Pilihan.
Brave : Berani
Intellectuals : cendekiawan/orang Pandai
Muscullar : Berotot
3. Why were the Olympic Games held?
a. To stop wars c. To crown the best athletes
b. To honor Zeus d. To sing songs about the athletes
Answer :We choose B because in line 1 : In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus.
4. Approximately how many years ago did these games originate?
a. 800 years b. 1,200 years c. 2,300 years d. 2,800 years
Answer : We choose D because in paragraph : in this paragraph it is said that there was first olympic games in 776 BC (776 BC) and now the olympic games in 2012 have occurred since 2012 + 776 = 2788 to 2008 years ago.
5. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?
a. They were pacifists.
b. They believed athletic events were importantc. They were very simple
d. They couldn’t count, so they used “Olympiads” for dates
Answer : We choose B because the answer B They believed athletic events were important , in the first sentence in second paragraph described “The greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “olympiads”,dating from 776 B.C”.
6. What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Physical fitness was an integral part of the lives of the ancient Greeks
b. The Greeks severely punished those who did not participate in physical fitness programs
c. The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games
d. The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over.Answer : We choose D because : The main idea of yhis passage is in line 20 : The contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of the participants to please the gods.
7. In line 14, the word “deeds” is closest in meaning to
a. Accomplishments b. Ancestors
c. Documents
d. Property
Answer :We choose A because in line 14 : Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. The meaning of accomplishments : (Pemenuhan) and deeds (perbuatan) is connect. The winner having poems sung about their deeds. It means that the winner having poems sung about their accomplishments.
Ancestor : Nenek moyang
Documents : Dokumen
Property : Milik
8. Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics?
a. They must have completed military service
b. They had to attend special training sessions
c. They had to be Greek males with no criminal recordd. They had to be very religious
Answer : We choose C because it is in line 6 : but later the games were open to all free Greek males who had no criminal record.
9. The word “halted” in line 16 means most nearly the same as ..
a. Encourages (DORONG)
b. Started (YANG DIMULAI)
c. Curtailed (YANG DIBATASI)
d. Fixed (YANG DIPERBAIKI)
Answer : We choose C because :
Encourages (DORONG)
Started (YANG DIMULAI)
Curtailed (YANG DIBATASI)
Fixed (YANG DIPERBAIKI)
Halted (Yang dihentikan) is have the most nearly meaning with curtailed (yang dibatasi)
10. What is an “Olympiad”?
a. The time it took to finish the games
b. The time between gamesc. The it took to finish a war
d. The time it took the athletes to train
Answer : We choose B because in line 18 : The Greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads,” dating from 776 B.C.
The games in four year cycles called “Olympiads”. so we can conclude that Olympiad is the time beetwen games
STYLISTIC PROBLEMS
1. The defendant refused to answer the prosecutor’s questions ____________
a. Because he was afraid it would incriminate him.
b. For fear that they will incriminate him
c. Because he was afraid that his answers would incriminate him
d. Fearing that he will be incriminated by it
Answer : C. Because he was afraid that his answers would incriminate him in question is known “questions” is the plural so the answer is the right c because “that his answers” plural too.
2. Mrs. Walker has returned_______________
a. A wallet back to its original owner
b. To its original owner the wallet
c. The wallet to its originally owner
d. The wallet to its original ownerAnswer : D. The wallet to its original owner ,because “return” followed by the word “to” and owner followed by the word adverb.so is the right d.
3. The hospital owes____________ for the construction of the new wing.
a. The government twenty million dollars
b. For the government twenty million dollars
c. To the government twenty million dollars
d. Twenty million of dollars to the government
Answer : A.The government twenty million dollars . basically the structure of the sentence after the verb and then continued with the object,so is the right A.
4. Sarah ____________ that she could not attend classes next week.
a. Told to her professors
b. Said her professors
c. Told her professors
d. Is telling her professors
Answer : C. Told her professors. the correct order is not used “to” so is the right C.
5. The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contest because___________
a. He painted very good
b. They believed he painted wellc. Of their belief that he was an good artist
d. The judges had been told of his talents
Answer : B. They believed he painted well. of the four options most appropriate to answer b because after the verb (painted) need an adverb(well) instead of adjective.
6. If motorists do not observe(A) the(B) traffic regulations, they(C) will be stopped, ticketed, and have to pay a fine(D).
Answer : I chose D because of the words stopped, ticketed using verb2, so should the choice of d using had to pay a fine rather than have to pay a fine.
7. Fred, who usually conducts the choir rehearsals(A), did not show up(B) last night
because he had(C) an accident on his way to the practice(D).
Answer : i chose A because rehearsals do not need an s because is not a verb of "the choir"
8. A short time(A) before her operation last(B) month, Mrs. Carlyle dreams(C) of her daughter
who lives overseas(D).
Answer : i chose C because sentence in the form of the past. "dreams" should form the past, then converted into “dreamed”.
9. The atmosphere in Andalucía(A) is open, warm, and gives a welcome feeling(B) to all
Who(C) have the good(D) fortune to visit there.
Answer : i chose B , Gives the word should not use the "s" because it is a parallel of the verb 1
10. Some of the(A) people were standing(B) in the street watched(C) the parade,
while others(D) were singing songs.
Answer : i chose C because “watched” the word is incorrect should be are watching because the sentence is past continuous.
Jumat, 20 April 2012
Rabu, 18 April 2012
Teenage Promiscuity Current
Adolescents with the identical thing for fun, joking and things that make other happy. consciously or not teenagers are the years when delinquency occurred. and delinquency was caused by the association.
currently active in many youth activities - a great positive social activities, but many also participate in activities that have a negative impact. it is because of a lack of confidence in themselves and their solidarity to his friend. not least those who fall into the wrong crowd as the use of drugs, sex, smoking and others.
young people in Indonesia in general have a nature that is still unstable in thinking and acting. they tend to be concerned with their ego just to get what they want. without thinking of his good and bad of their activities.
the role of parents and family are very important here. because the family is the first social media encountered in their everyday teenager. Parents should be better able to supervise their child interaction. by their relatives to go where they are the children when leaving the house. that parents should pay attention and watch. for teenagers it is a phase transition from child to adult, so they want to try new things that had never felt before and probably had been banned by their parents.
maybe they think their parents pamper them when they are watching every move. but see the positive effects of children more focused and organized. adolescents are now good at lying to get what they want, including lying to both their own parents. therefore, other than parents in supervising him must also be good at communicating with children. give enough affection that children feel cared for, but not indulgent for their own good as well.
teens are most vulnerable age and need moral support from the people around him. many young drug users due to lack of affection from their parents so they seek comfort outside the home and of course by using the drug itself. they are generally influenced by his persuasion. because they believe more friends than parents themselves.
and so did the young adherents of the free sex they generally do so because they want to earn extra money to meet their needs. then they are willing to sacrifice themselves for the free sex. it is very unfortunate if the religious and moral values here really is no longer visible existence.
therefore be a teenager with a good person. one day later teens who will forward the continuation of this country. Be the next generation to be proud with many achievements and exceptional talent. so that we can become an example for a friend - our friend and make our parents proud of having a child like ours. be selective in the mix and do not easily influenced against the negative influences that occur.
currently active in many youth activities - a great positive social activities, but many also participate in activities that have a negative impact. it is because of a lack of confidence in themselves and their solidarity to his friend. not least those who fall into the wrong crowd as the use of drugs, sex, smoking and others.
young people in Indonesia in general have a nature that is still unstable in thinking and acting. they tend to be concerned with their ego just to get what they want. without thinking of his good and bad of their activities.
the role of parents and family are very important here. because the family is the first social media encountered in their everyday teenager. Parents should be better able to supervise their child interaction. by their relatives to go where they are the children when leaving the house. that parents should pay attention and watch. for teenagers it is a phase transition from child to adult, so they want to try new things that had never felt before and probably had been banned by their parents.
maybe they think their parents pamper them when they are watching every move. but see the positive effects of children more focused and organized. adolescents are now good at lying to get what they want, including lying to both their own parents. therefore, other than parents in supervising him must also be good at communicating with children. give enough affection that children feel cared for, but not indulgent for their own good as well.
teens are most vulnerable age and need moral support from the people around him. many young drug users due to lack of affection from their parents so they seek comfort outside the home and of course by using the drug itself. they are generally influenced by his persuasion. because they believe more friends than parents themselves.
and so did the young adherents of the free sex they generally do so because they want to earn extra money to meet their needs. then they are willing to sacrifice themselves for the free sex. it is very unfortunate if the religious and moral values here really is no longer visible existence.
therefore be a teenager with a good person. one day later teens who will forward the continuation of this country. Be the next generation to be proud with many achievements and exceptional talent. so that we can become an example for a friend - our friend and make our parents proud of having a child like ours. be selective in the mix and do not easily influenced against the negative influences that occur.
Korean fever in Indonesia
Hallyu contemporary cultures virus that resulted in "Korea fever" has been infecting Indonesia in the past decade. Hundreds of titles drama, pop music, series, movies, video games, to B-Boy Korea smelled played and displayed on television screens Indonesia in recent years.
Korean in Indonesia has become the center of attention. many of the teens who started anesthetized by a hair style, clothing styles, and Korean music. even many of those who are willing to visit the country producer of ginseng is to directly see their idol appearance.
Korean culture is why many people enjoy? the answer is yes because of the unique budanya even of culinary and tourism are also attracting attention. due to the Korean culture in Indonesia with many pop boy band and girl band that follows the style of Korean people. ranging from how to dress, from her hair, and her way of dancing following the Korean people. it is very unfortunate if we can just copy another nation's culture. but our culture is equally good as the Korean. only we have not been able to dig deep to pull our culture and other nations are known.
even a Korean drama that recently became mandatory general spectacle in adolescents who like korea is also a warm conversation in itself. Korean dramas are very romantic, coupled with an incredibly beautiful setting and enhanced with a beautiful face and good-looking players. Already completed is to make teens fever virus. Infatuated with Korea.
it is used by soap operas and film makers in Indonesia. they make a matching soap opera with Korean culture itself. they adapted the story in their soap operas with the storyline of the drama korea. this is done to attract audiences and to raise their rating soap opera. by taking a growing trend in society itself.
Korean artist too much awaited presence in Indonesia by Indonesian youth. they want to see idols they admire through his acting and his voice in singing. even the prices are skyrocketing concert ticket was not used as a problem for his admirers. they are willing to queue for a long time to get tickets to a concert artist korea their idol. and if they have to watch it is for their own satisfaction. they can show off their signature idol, or can record the action of the concert, and even it could be photographed with Korean artist idol.
Korean Wave could have a positive impact, but can also have negative impacts on Indonesia, it all depends on how we menyingkapinya. Many opportunities and the chance of birth of the Korean fever.
Here are some of the tremendous impact of the Korean fever in Indonesia:
- The number of boyband and girlband in Indonesia is becoming increasingly clear is the
quality
- Reckless operation of a girl only so that the tongue can utter the perfect accent Korea
- Operation for a woman to look like a Korean
those things are things which affect negativity and bad and should not have to be emulated. we should be more wise to follow the trend that is growing not only look good but tough impact of our actions are good or not for ourselves or others who see it.
Korean in Indonesia has become the center of attention. many of the teens who started anesthetized by a hair style, clothing styles, and Korean music. even many of those who are willing to visit the country producer of ginseng is to directly see their idol appearance.
Korean culture is why many people enjoy? the answer is yes because of the unique budanya even of culinary and tourism are also attracting attention. due to the Korean culture in Indonesia with many pop boy band and girl band that follows the style of Korean people. ranging from how to dress, from her hair, and her way of dancing following the Korean people. it is very unfortunate if we can just copy another nation's culture. but our culture is equally good as the Korean. only we have not been able to dig deep to pull our culture and other nations are known.
even a Korean drama that recently became mandatory general spectacle in adolescents who like korea is also a warm conversation in itself. Korean dramas are very romantic, coupled with an incredibly beautiful setting and enhanced with a beautiful face and good-looking players. Already completed is to make teens fever virus. Infatuated with Korea.
it is used by soap operas and film makers in Indonesia. they make a matching soap opera with Korean culture itself. they adapted the story in their soap operas with the storyline of the drama korea. this is done to attract audiences and to raise their rating soap opera. by taking a growing trend in society itself.
Korean artist too much awaited presence in Indonesia by Indonesian youth. they want to see idols they admire through his acting and his voice in singing. even the prices are skyrocketing concert ticket was not used as a problem for his admirers. they are willing to queue for a long time to get tickets to a concert artist korea their idol. and if they have to watch it is for their own satisfaction. they can show off their signature idol, or can record the action of the concert, and even it could be photographed with Korean artist idol.
Korean Wave could have a positive impact, but can also have negative impacts on Indonesia, it all depends on how we menyingkapinya. Many opportunities and the chance of birth of the Korean fever.
Here are some of the tremendous impact of the Korean fever in Indonesia:
- The number of boyband and girlband in Indonesia is becoming increasingly clear is the
quality
- Reckless operation of a girl only so that the tongue can utter the perfect accent Korea
- Operation for a woman to look like a Korean
those things are things which affect negativity and bad and should not have to be emulated. we should be more wise to follow the trend that is growing not only look good but tough impact of our actions are good or not for ourselves or others who see it.
DANGERS OF SMOOKING
smoking may be a common thing for most people. smoking can lead to addiction for a long-shot. There are many things about the dangers of smoking that should be in the know. Do you know if smoking can increase the tendency to get colds and flu? According to research if someone were active smokers, it would be at risk of more frequent colds, bronchitis and flu. Unconsciously you can also transmit the disease to others. Inveksi virus can be transmitted through the cigarette smoke that you spend.
Smoking can also cause cancer, heart disease, stroke and increased cholesterol. The heart will be affected directly because the blood vessels of fat tissue more rapidly build around it. So that the artery will not be fast enough to pump blood that can support the needs of the heart's natural. Resulting in blood clots, damage blood vessels and eventually causing a blockage that may lead to stroke and even death.
many losses that we get from smoking. smoking can indeed make more sense of calm to breathe it. but it is not aware of many diseases that would spy us.
and smoking can also harm the people around us because we can inhale the smoke asphyxiation. Smoking can also be harmful for mothers who are pregnant because it can interfere with the fetus. for that u should women who are pregnant are advised to stop smoking.
Smoking can also cause cancer, heart disease, stroke and increased cholesterol. The heart will be affected directly because the blood vessels of fat tissue more rapidly build around it. So that the artery will not be fast enough to pump blood that can support the needs of the heart's natural. Resulting in blood clots, damage blood vessels and eventually causing a blockage that may lead to stroke and even death.
many losses that we get from smoking. smoking can indeed make more sense of calm to breathe it. but it is not aware of many diseases that would spy us.
and smoking can also harm the people around us because we can inhale the smoke asphyxiation. Smoking can also be harmful for mothers who are pregnant because it can interfere with the fetus. for that u should women who are pregnant are advised to stop smoking. smoking makes
Smoking is already a thing that becomes a necessity for the perpetrators. in a day maybe they could spend a lot of cigarettes to satisfy their desires. because of where they feel comfortable. but try from now for those who are addicted to smoking began to decrease smoking by restricting its use and try to participate in other activities that are more beneficial than smoking. start from the simplest thing in the future maybe you can stop smoking. because smoking is really harmful for your mental health care and stop smoking early on it was good for health.
Smoking can also cause cancer, heart disease, stroke and increased cholesterol. The heart will be affected directly because the blood vessels of fat tissue more rapidly build around it. So that the artery will not be fast enough to pump blood that can support the needs of the heart's natural. Resulting in blood clots, damage blood vessels and eventually causing a blockage that may lead to stroke and even death.
many losses that we get from smoking. smoking can indeed make more sense of calm to breathe it. but it is not aware of many diseases that would spy us.
and smoking can also harm the people around us because we can inhale the smoke asphyxiation. Smoking can also be harmful for mothers who are pregnant because it can interfere with the fetus. for that u should women who are pregnant are advised to stop smoking.
Smoking can also cause cancer, heart disease, stroke and increased cholesterol. The heart will be affected directly because the blood vessels of fat tissue more rapidly build around it. So that the artery will not be fast enough to pump blood that can support the needs of the heart's natural. Resulting in blood clots, damage blood vessels and eventually causing a blockage that may lead to stroke and even death.
many losses that we get from smoking. smoking can indeed make more sense of calm to breathe it. but it is not aware of many diseases that would spy us.
and smoking can also harm the people around us because we can inhale the smoke asphyxiation. Smoking can also be harmful for mothers who are pregnant because it can interfere with the fetus. for that u should women who are pregnant are advised to stop smoking. smoking makes
Smoking is already a thing that becomes a necessity for the perpetrators. in a day maybe they could spend a lot of cigarettes to satisfy their desires. because of where they feel comfortable. but try from now for those who are addicted to smoking began to decrease smoking by restricting its use and try to participate in other activities that are more beneficial than smoking. start from the simplest thing in the future maybe you can stop smoking. because smoking is really harmful for your mental health care and stop smoking early on it was good for health.
A TASTE OF A LOVE
Love ..... the one word that might be easy to pronounce. but it is difficult to otherwise. love is pure because it fell from the eye to the heart. love is honest because he did not look at anyone and at any time
love .. like water that flows quietly and take us down the river to dock on the liver. a sincere heart to say that love is you. love is the same thing with people who are new to read. it seemed to want to keep reading the contents of the book. its like the love he wants to continue to read the hearts of his loved ones. because it is pure and sincere love of the heart.
love can blind the eyes of a person's heart. yes because the seeds of love in the hearts of fine scattered their loved ones. love can blind the eyes of a person's heart. yes because the seeds of love were scattered fine in one's heart that the goddess of love dicintainya.seakan off bow arrow right to the heart of the destination. gift of love that we should be grateful for its existence. we do not try to deny it or reject it.
love can mean to the parents, family, friends, lovers and the love of the most important is the love of our Lord God Almighty for the blessings we experience how to love and be loved
love love and love without the love of our life like a fish without water, fishing without a net, a teacher without students because it's wonderful love and love makes us stronger to face what happened. then smile and welcome love :)
love .. like water that flows quietly and take us down the river to dock on the liver. a sincere heart to say that love is you. love is the same thing with people who are new to read. it seemed to want to keep reading the contents of the book. its like the love he wants to continue to read the hearts of his loved ones. because it is pure and sincere love of the heart.
love can blind the eyes of a person's heart. yes because the seeds of love in the hearts of fine scattered their loved ones. love can blind the eyes of a person's heart. yes because the seeds of love were scattered fine in one's heart that the goddess of love dicintainya.seakan off bow arrow right to the heart of the destination. gift of love that we should be grateful for its existence. we do not try to deny it or reject it.
love can mean to the parents, family, friends, lovers and the love of the most important is the love of our Lord God Almighty for the blessings we experience how to love and be loved
love love and love without the love of our life like a fish without water, fishing without a net, a teacher without students because it's wonderful love and love makes us stronger to face what happened. then smile and welcome love :)
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