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The question is based on the following passage. Unlike organized sports, what is generally called recreation in the United States is not expected to encourage competition. For this reason, it is more spontaneous and serves the individual’s needs beyond the competitive world of work. Nevertheless, much can be learned about the values of Americans from an examination of kinds of recreation in which they engage. Many Americans prefer recreation that requires a high level of physical activity. This is true of the three fastest growing adult recreational sports: jogging or running, tennis, and snow skiing. It would seem that Americans carry over their belief in hard work into their world of play and recreation. The well-known expression “we like to work hard and play hard” is an example of this philosophy. What began in the 1970s as the “physical fitness craze” has become a way of life for many. A number of people regularly work out at sports clubs – lifting weight, swimming, playing squash or racquetball, participating in aerobic exercise classes, or using bikes, treadmills, rowing machines, or stair-steppers. Long distance marathon races are so popular that the organizers often have to limit the number of people who can participate. In addition to the famous Boston and New York marathons, there are races in many other cities and even in small towns, drawing from several hundred to as many as 80,000 participants. Few of the people expect to win – most just want to finish the race. The races are usually open to all, young and old alike, even those in wheelchairs. The high level of physical activity enjoyed by many Americans at play has led to the observation that Americans have difficulty relaxing, even in their leisure time. Yet the people who enjoy these physical activities often say that they find them very relaxing mentally because the activity is so different from the kind of activity they must do in the world of work, often indoor office work involving mind rather than body. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
The question is based on the following passage.
Unlike organized sports, what is generally called recreation in the United States is not expected to encourage competition. For this reason, it is more spontaneous and serves the individual’s needs beyond the competitive world of work. Nevertheless, much can be learned about the values of Americans from an examination of kinds of recreation in which they engage.
Many Americans prefer recreation that requires a high level of physical activity. This is true of the three fastest growing adult recreational sports: jogging or running, tennis, and snow skiing. It would seem that Americans carry over their belief in hard work into their world of play and recreation. The well-known expression “we like to work hard and play hard” is an example of this philosophy. What began in the 1970s as the “physical fitness craze” has become a way of life for many. A number of people regularly work out at sports clubs – lifting weight, swimming, playing squash or racquetball, participating in aerobic exercise classes, or using bikes, treadmills, rowing machines, or stair-steppers. Long distance marathon races are so popular that the organizers often have to limit the number of people who can participate. In addition to the famous Boston and New York marathons, there are races in many other cities and even in small towns, drawing from several hundred to as many as 80,000 participants. Few of the people expect to win – most just want to finish the race. The races are usually open to all, young and old alike, even those in wheelchairs.
The high level of physical activity enjoyed by many Americans at play has led to the observation that Americans have difficulty relaxing, even in their leisure time. Yet the people who enjoy these physical activities often say that they find them very relaxing mentally because the activity is so different from the kind of activity they must do in the world of work, often indoor office work involving mind rather than body.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Americans who have competitive jobs prefer sports that are competitive too.
What Americans do for recreation reflects what they believe is important in life.
The "physical fitness craze" was a short-lived American phenomenon of the 1970s.
Long distance marathon races attract mostly people living in urban areas.
Being so used to working hard, American have difficulty getting involved in leisure activities.
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pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah B.
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Soal menanyakan pernyataan yang sesuai dengan informasi pada teks. Pernyataan yang tepat adalah B, it would seem that Americans carry over their belief in hard work into their world of play and recreation artinya “nampaknya orang Amerika menerapkan kepercayaan mereka tentang kerja keras ke dunia bermain dan rekreasi mereka.”. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa mereka menganggap kerja keras itu penting dan pada akhirnya menerapkannya bahkan ketika mereka sedang rekreasi. Pernyataan A tidak tepat karena tidak dibahas di teks. Pernyataan C tidak tepat berdasarkan kalimat“ What began in the 1970s as the 'physical fitness craze' has become a way of life for many .” yang artinya “Hal yang diawali pada tahun 1970 ' physical fitness craze 'sudah menjadi cara hidup banyak orang.”. Jadi, “ physical fitness craze ” itu bukanlah fenomena singkat ( short-lived American phenomenon ) saja. Pernyataan D tidak tepat berdasarkan kalimat “ In addition to the famous Boston and New York marathons, there are races in many other cities and even in small towns .… ” yang artinya “Selain marathon Boston dan New York yang terkenal, ada banyak lomba (marathon) lain di berbagai kota dan bahkan kota kecil ….”. Pernyataan E tidak tepat berdasarkan kalimat “ The high level of physical activity enjoyed by many Americans at play has led to the observation that Americans have difficulty relaxing, even in their leisure time. ” yang artinya “Aktivitas level tinggi yang dinikmati oleh orang Amerika di tempat bermain menunjukkan bahwa orang Amerika sulit untuk bisa santai bahkan pada waktu luang.”. Pada kalimat tersebut disampaikan bahwa orang Amerika bukan tidak bisa terlibat dalam aktivitas waktu luang. Mereka sebenarnya bisa terlibat, akan tetapi mereka tidak bisa melakukannya dengan santai seperti orang pada umumnya. Jadi, pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah B.
Soal menanyakan pernyataan yang sesuai dengan informasi pada teks.
Pernyataan yang tepat adalah B, it would seem that Americans carry over their belief in hard work into their world of play and recreation artinya “nampaknya orang Amerika menerapkan kepercayaan mereka tentang kerja keras ke dunia bermain dan rekreasi mereka.”. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa mereka menganggap kerja keras itu penting dan pada akhirnya menerapkannya bahkan ketika mereka sedang rekreasi.
Pernyataan A tidak tepat karena tidak dibahas di teks.
Pernyataan C tidak tepat berdasarkan kalimat “What began in the 1970s as the 'physical fitness craze' has become a way of life for many.” yang artinya “Hal yang diawali pada tahun 1970 'physical fitness craze' sudah menjadi cara hidup banyak orang.”. Jadi, “physical fitness craze” itu bukanlah fenomena singkat (short-lived American phenomenon) saja.
Pernyataan D tidak tepat berdasarkan kalimat “In addition to the famous Boston and New York marathons, there are races in many other cities and even in small towns .…” yang artinya “Selain marathon Boston dan New York yang terkenal, ada banyak lomba (marathon) lain di berbagai kota dan bahkan kota kecil ….”.
Pernyataan E tidak tepat berdasarkan kalimat “The high level of physical activity enjoyed by many Americans at play has led to the observation that Americans have difficulty relaxing, even in their leisure time.” yang artinya “Aktivitas level tinggi yang dinikmati oleh orang Amerika di tempat bermain menunjukkan bahwa orang Amerika sulit untuk bisa santai bahkan pada waktu luang.”. Pada kalimat tersebut disampaikan bahwa orang Amerika bukan tidak bisa terlibat dalam aktivitas waktu luang. Mereka sebenarnya bisa terlibat, akan tetapi mereka tidak bisa melakukannya dengan santai seperti orang pada umumnya.
Jadi, pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah B.
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