Text for test no.1 to 5

 In some part of Pakistan there are traditional events for children. The first event is called Bismillah Khawni. It takes place when the child is four years and four months. The boy or girl wears special clothes with flowers on, and family and friends watch him or her recite the first chapter of the Holy Qur’an. The celebration ends with a special dinner. The second event is called Khtme Qur’an. This event celebrates the child’s ability to recite the complete Holy Qur’an. The child receives gift and, once again, there is a special dinner

1.What does the text tell you about?
A. Traditional dinner in Pakistan
B. The Holy Qur'an in Pakistan
C. Smart children in Pakistan
D. Celebrations for children in Pakistan
ANSWER: D

2.Based on the text, how many celebrations are there?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
ANSWER: B

3.The following situations happen on the Bismillah Khawni day, except ...
A. The child wears special clothes
B. The child recites the Holy Qur'an
C. The child watches his/her friends
D. The child has a special dinner
ANSWER: C

4.Which statement is TRUE based on the text?
A. These two events are celebrated througout Pakistan
B. Both celebrations are ended by special dinner
C. The two celebrations are called Bismllah Khawni and Khtme Khawni
D. All people in Pakistan are invited to attend the two events
ANSWER: B

5.It takes place when ..."take place" means ..
A. happens
B. goes
C. moves
D. arrives
ANSWER: A

Text for test no.6 to 10

Every year, millions and millions of Monarch butterflies fly 4,000 km from Canada to Mexico and then 4,000 km back again. They fly 45 km every day for three months. They go to Mexico because it is cold in Canada. They are in Mexico for six months, from October to April. In Mexico, they lay their eggs and then they die. In April, the new butterflies start to fly back to Canada. There they lay their eggs and then they die. The new butterflies then fly to Mexico. Monarch butterflies always go to the same places in Mexico and to the same trees. How do they know the way? Why do they go to the same trees? Only the Monarch butterflies knows

6.The following statements are true about Kenya, exept ...
A. The capital city of Kenya is Nairobi
B. The population of Kenya is 35 million
C. Kenyan people can speak English
D. Mount Kenya is the highest in Africa
ANSWER: D

7.When they think of Kenya, what do most people think of?
A. Its coast
B. Its city
C. Its wildlife
D. Its culture
A. The capital city  

Teaching Writing

The reasons for teaching writing to students of English as a foreign language include reinforcement, language development, learning style and ,most importantly, writing as a skill on its own right ( Harmer, 1998 )

1. Reinforcement: some students acquire a language in a purely oral way, but others benefit greatly from  seeing    the language written down. The visual demonstration of language construction is invaluable for both their understanding of how it all fits together and as an aid to committing the new language to memory. Students often find it is useful to write sentences using new language shortly after they have studied it. In other words, writing reinforces the grammatical structures, idioms and vocabulary that students have learned.

2.

How do you develop your knowledge of English and keep up to date?

It is important we develop our knowledge of English and keep up to date with new methods, vocabulary and ideas. 
Here are some ideas:

• read a lot
• listen to English program in a radio, such as Kang Guru radio
• watch film and video clip
• speak English with native speakers
• take course
• use a good course book
• use a good grammar book and dictionary
• listen to music
• use free Kang guru materials on the Kang Guru website

 Do you have any suggestions?

Sumber: Kang Guru buletin

SMS abbreviation

Gr8       = great                     gav       = gave                    b4        = before                  bbl       = be back later
bcnu    = be seeing you     XLnt    = excellent              pls       = please                  l8r       = later
M         = me                        pcm      = please call me     CuL8r  = see you later      hand    = have a nice day
telin     = telling                  btw      = by the way           wlk      = walk                     r           = our/are
any 1   = anyone                mo       = more                     dat       = that                     :x          = secret
thx        = thanks                 gTg      = got to go              B         = be                      U          = you
wud      = would                 bk         = back                     C          = see                     ppl        = people
@          = at                         tmb       = text me back      2moro  = tomorrow          wnt       = want
mvie      = movie                  wot      = What                  Y          = should              sA         = say
h8         = hate                      evry    = every                   bt        = but                     gd         = good
Kul       = cool

 Short Functional Text

The example of announcement

To: The students of grade 7

Attention, please!

Next Saturday we will begin our English Club program. For you who choose this program as the extracurricular program, please come to the students hall after school.

Don't miss it.

Thank you

The committee

Attention, please!

Basketball matches will begin on Saturday, August 28. The events will run from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. The final tournament will be held on September 6. For more information, contact Ari, VII B

Thank you

The committee

Attention, please!

Next Tuesday is our Independence Day. To celebrate it, each class must present a couple of a boy and girl. They have to wear and perform traditional costumes. Also there will be a singing competition, every body can join it. The categories for judging will be : Best of show and Creativity. Winners will receive interesting prizes. Please contact tour class teacher

Thank you

Short Functional Text

Message

The example of message

To: The students of grade 7H

From: Mrs. Nanik

Come to school on Sunday, at 9 a.m, don't forget with your experiment materials. I will wait for you in the laboratory.

Thanks

Dear Nancy,

Please don't come to my house on Sunday. I want to go to my uncle's house. Please come on Friday.

Thanks

Yours,

Bram

To: Sinta

Please foward to others. There is no science club meeting this week since Mrs.Nanik hasn't come yet from Malang. It's canceled until she is back.

Sender,

Putu Utami