UJIAN TENGAH SEMESTER MATKUL BAHASA INGGRIS 2

UJIAN TENGAH SEMESTER

Mata Kuliah    : BAHASA INGGRIS II

Waktu              : 120 menit

Kelas                : Tingkat I semua kelas

Part I

Identify the two fragments in each item below. Then make whatever changes are needed to turn the fragments into sentences. (12 marks)

1.      We both begin to fire. As we passed the halfway mark in the race. But whenever I’d hear Reggie’s footsteps behind me. I would pump my legs faster.

a.       Fragment 1:

b.      Fragment 2:

Correct sentence: We both begin to fire as we passed the halfway mark in the race, but whenever I’d hear Reggie’s footsteps behind me, I would pump my legs faster.

2.      The American Southwest is home to several Native American Nations. Such as the Navajo, the Apache, and the Pueblo. The East is the land of the Huron and Iroquois. Along with the Delaware and the Mohegan.

a.       Fragment 1:

b.      Fragment 2:

Correct sentence: The American Southwest is home to several Native American Nations, such as the Navajo, the Apache, and the Pueblo, whereas the East is the land of the Huron and Iroquois along with the Delaware and the Mohegan.

c.        

3.      Punching all the buttons on his radio in sequence. Phil kept looking for a good song. He was in the mood to cruise down the highway. And sing at the top of his voice.

a.       Fragment 1:

b.      Fragment 2:

Correct sentence: Punching all the buttons on his radio in sequence, Phil kept looking for a good song. He was in the mood to cruise down the highway and sing at the top of his voice.

Part II

Write the missing linking words in the following sentences. The first letter of each word is given (10 marks)

4.      It’s still the case that more men than women become politicians. However__________, it is slowly changing with more and more women entering politics.

5.      Although________ people should be fined for speeding in cars. I don’t think the police should use cameras.

6.      Using abbreviations helps with note-taking. For example_______, you can use the symbol ‘>’ instead of writing ‘is greater than’.

7.      Despite_________ the fact that everyone is talking about climate change and global warming, we don’t seem to be doing much to solve the problem.

8.      Many men become managers. This is because________ they rarely take career breaks.

Part III

Read the description of a new engineering idea for heating roads. Write in the missing words and expressions for sequencing the different stages from a-h. (20 marks)

POWER ON THE ROAD

There are now more and more ways to use the power of the sun as alternative energy. Henk Verweijmeren recently realised that 9) _________ use the heat in roads. He took the original idea from looking at sheep warming themselves on a stretch of Scottish road. 10) ___________ he realised that roads could store and then convert the heat of the sun into more heat; 11) _________ , in the same way that a solar cell does. 12) _________, pipes are put beneath the road. 13) ______, cool water is pumped through the pipes 14) __________ the road is warmed by the sun. The road and surrounding soil and sand store the heat with 95 percent efficiency. 15) _________ is for the water to become warm. 16) __________, the hot water in the pipes can be used to melt snow on roads, on airport runways or even fill your water heater.

a)      From his observations             (10 )

b)      Next

c)      one way is to                           ( 9 )

d)      and then

e)      Finally

f)       for example                             ( 11 )

g)      The next stage

h)      First of all

PART IV

Rewrite the following sentences in the passive form. (8 marks)

17.  Rolls Royce employed Mike Kent.

Passive: Mike Kent was employed  by Rolls Royce.

18.  We use a satellite in space for telecommunications.

Passive: A satellite is used in space for telecommunication.

19.  My manager is always telling me not to do other people’s jobs.

Passive: I am being told not to do other people’s jobs.

20.  Disneyland has created a new attraction.

Passive: A new creation has been created  ( by Disneyland)

Part V

Write a comparative essay of the presidents who have ruled Indonesia. (50 marks)

Your essay should consist of four parts.

Ø  Opening paragraph

Ø  Supporting paragraph 1

Ø  Supporting paragraph 2

Ø  Concluding paragraph

Before writing your essay, you should make a list of the two aspects of the presidents you have chosen:

Aspects for your topic paragraphs	President A: Name:  _____________	President B: Name: ______________
Managerial Skill
Personality
Integrity

After comparing the aspects of their capabilities, now you can go on comparing them in this chart.

	Similarities	Differences
1
2
3
4

Notes:

Underline each topic sentence in every paragraph you have made.

Don’t forget to use major and supporting details for each supporting paragraph you will make.

Use correct sentences and words or phrases.

*****GOOD LUCK*****