SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before rof people to travel. In the most ‘developed’ societies, visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and developing countries have recognised this fact and are learning to take advantage of it.

There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the increasing crime rate. Some locals see tourists as an easy prey because, not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras and jewelery which can be disposes of quickly for profit.

Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many disease which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to be increasingly concerned about this issue.

Also to be considere is the natural environment, which can be seriusly threatened by too many visitors. Australia's Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and there are plans to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays.

These are just three of the reasong why any country should be warry of committing itself to an extensive tourism development program.

 

Why is the crime rate increasing due to the new industry?

Last night, two houses were damaged by a landslide. Fortunately, nobody was (46) … but four people were injured. All of them were released from the hospital this morning after they were treated by the (47) … . A group soldiers were ordered to help local people fix the broken buildings. It was very hard to rebuild the houses (48) … because they were seriously damaged. However, they promised to fix them in a month.

Last night, two houses were damaged by a landslide. Fortunately, nobody was (46) … but four people were injured. All of them were released from the hospital this morning after they were treated by the (47) … . A group soldiers were ordered to help local people fix the broken buildings. It was very hard to rebuild the houses (48) … because they were seriously damaged. However, they promised to fix them in a month.

1. First, soak the orchid in the original pot until the soil is very damp.
2. After that, wash off extra bark and soil attached to the roots and cut off roots that appear dark or rotted.
3. Add ½ an inch of fir bark and perlite to the new pot.
4. Then pull the plant out using a knife to loosen from the soil.
5. Finally, place the orchid in the new pot below the rim and keep the plant out of the sun for 6 weeks.
6. To transplant orchids there are some steps to follow.

Last night, two houses were damaged by a landslide. Fortunately, nobody was (46) … but four people were injured. All of them were released from the hospital this morning after they were treated by the (47) … . A group soldiers were ordered to help local people fix the broken buildings. It was very hard to rebuild the houses (48) … because they were seriously damaged. However, they promised to fix them in a month.

Mercury and the Woodman

 

A Woodman was felling a tree on the bank of a river, when his axe, glancing off the trunk, flew out of his hands and fell into the water. When he stood by the water’s edge was sad by his loss, Mercury … and asked him the reason his sad. On learning what had happened out pity for his distress, Mercury dived into the river and, bringing up a golden axe, asked him if that was the one he had lost. The Woodman replied that it was not, then Mercury dived a second time, and bringing up a silver axe, asked if that was his. ‘No, that is not mine either,’ said the Woodman. Once more Mercury dived into the river and brought up the missing axe. The Woodman was overjoyed at recovering his …, and thanked his benefactor warmly. The latter was so … with his honesty that he made him a present of the other two axes.

 

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Last weekend, my friends and I went camping. We (43) …. the camping ground after we walked for about one and a half hours. We builts the tents next to a small river. It was getting darker and colder, so we made a (44) … The next day, we spent out time observing plantation and insects during the day. At night, we sang, danced, read poetry, played magic tricks (45) ….

Last weekend, my friends and I went camping. We (43) …. the camping ground after we walked for about one and a half hours. We builts the tents next to a small river. It was getting darker and colder, so we made a (44) … The next day, we spent out time observing plantation and insects during the day. At night, we sang, danced, read poetry, played magic tricks (45) ….

Mercury and the Woodman

 

A Woodman was felling a tree on the bank of a river, when his axe, glancing off the trunk, flew out of his hands and fell into the water. When he stood by the water’s edge was sad by his loss, Mercury … and asked him the reason his sad. On learning what had happened out pity for his distress, Mercury dived into the river and, bringing up a golden axe, asked him if that was the one he had lost. The Woodman replied that it was not, then Mercury dived a second time, and bringing up a silver axe, asked if that was his. ‘No, that is not mine either,’ said the Woodman. Once more Mercury dived into the river and brought up the missing axe. The Woodman was overjoyed at recovering his …, and thanked his benefactor warmly. The latter was so … with his honesty that he made him a present of the other two axes.

Glasses – also called eyeglasses (formal), spectacles, or specs (informal) – are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally fro vision correction or eye protection. Safety glasses are a kind of eye protection against flying debris or against visible and near visible light or radiation. Sunglasses allow better vision in bright daylight, and may protect against damage from high levels of ultraviolet light. Other types of glasses may be used for viewing visual information (such as stereoscopy) or simply just for aesthetic or fashion values.

Historical types of glasses include the pince-nez, monocle, lorgnette, and scissors or scissors-glasses.

Modern glasses are typically supported by pads on the bridge of the nose and by temple arms (sides) placed over the ears. CR-39 lenses are the most common plastic lenses due to their low weight, high scratch resistance, low dispersion, and low transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Polycarbonate and Trivex lenses are the lightest and most shatter-resistant, making them the best for impact protection.

An unpopular aspect of glasses is their inconvenience. Even through the creation of light frames such as those made of titanium, very flexible frames, and new lens materials and optical coatings, glasses can still cause problems during rigorous sports. Visibility can be significantly reduced by becoming greasy, trapping vapour when eating hot food, swimming, walking in rain or rapid temperature changes (such as walking into a warm building from cold temperature outside). Scraping, fracturing, or breakage of the lenses require time-consuming and costly professional repair, though modern plastic lenses are almost indestructible and vey scratch-resistant.

 

At the workshops or repair shops, the mechanic puts on glasses to ...