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

KOMODO DRAGON

INDONESIA

The komodo dragon truly lives up to its name, being the largest species of lizard ever known and capable of growing up to 3m in length and weighinng up to 70kg. This sheer size, when combined with the dragon's predatory nature. demands that caution be exercised when in its immediate vicinity.

Moreover, the dragon is also famous for it forecious bite, which combines serrated teeth woth mysteriously toxic saliva. Scientists still debate wether this saliva contains venom or bacteria but either way, the dragon's fearsome reputation is well known.

This killing machine is only found in few island in the Komodo National Park, a convsevation area listed in two international groups; UNESCO World Heritage and the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

The bites of Komodo is ferocious because...

KOMODO DRAGON

INDONESIA

The komodo dragon truly lives up to its name, being the largest species of lizard ever known and capable of growing up to 3m in length and weighinng up to 70kg. This sheer size, when combined with the dragon's predatory nature. demands that caution be exercised when in its immediate vicinity.

Moreover, the dragon is also famous for it forecious bite, which combines serrated teeth woth mysteriously toxic saliva. Scientists still debate wether this saliva contains venom or bacteria but either way, the dragon's fearsome reputation is well known.

This killing machine is only found in few island in the Komodo National Park, a convsevation area listed in two international groups; UNESCO World Heritage and the New 7 Wonders of Nature

Why is Komodo lizard called komodo dragon?

I am sure of you donwloaded music a number of times. Downloading music is one of our favorite activities on the internet. Most of us love surfing web sites that facilities music downloads. Downloading music may take it conveniently available. But does it have negative effect on the music industry?

Downloading music makes it readily available to the masses. Music reaches the masses in minute. When it can be downloaded, music lovers get what they need without struggling for long periods of time. When music becomes available within sometime after its release, it is real musica treat for those waiting for the release.

When you downloadi music, you save on the costs that would be incurred if you would have to decided to buy it. The original coipes of music need you to shell out big bucks. If music is downloadable, you are sure to save and thanks to the facilities of free downloading

Supporters of music downloading claim that making music readily available contributes to the increased popularity of the artists. The concept of making music available for free downloads has it fact contributed to the fame of music industry. Being availbable fo downloads, music reaches the crowd in a relatively lesser amount of time thus boosting its popularity.

On the other hand, though downloading music makes it readily available to the masses, it also makes it spreadable and wide overly. Something that is scarce is precious whle something that is plentiful and easy to get tends to have lesser value.

The practice of downloading leads to the diminishing sales of music cassettes, CDs and DVDs. It reduce the sale figures of music companies. It has an adverse effect on the music industry.

Downloading music gives rise to copyright and piracy issue. By downloading music you lose its originality. When you use the copied versions of music; you indirectly encourage piracy. As you download music, you do not go for the purchase of the original copies of music, which may result in an indirect violation of copyright.

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I am sure of you donwloaded music a number of times. Downloading music is one of our favorite activities on the internet. Most of us love surfing web sites that facilities music downloads. Downloading music may take it conveniently available. But does it have negative effect on the music industry?

Downloading music makes it readily available to the masses. Music reaches the masses in minute. When it can be downloaded, music lovers get what they need without struggling for long periods of time. When music becomes available within sometime after its release, it is real musica treat for those waiting for the release.

When you downloadi music, you save on the costs that would be incurred if you would have to decided to buy it. The original coipes of music need you to shell out big bucks. If music is downloadable, you are sure to save and thanks to the facilities of free downloading

Supporters of music downloading claim that making music readily available contributes to the increased popularity of the artists. The concept of making music available for free downloads has it fact contributed to the fame of music industry. Being availbable fo downloads, music reaches the crowd in a relatively lesser amount of time thus boosting its popularity.

On the other hand, though downloading music makes it readily available to the masses, it also makes it spreadable and wide overly. Something that is scarce is precious whle something that is plentiful and easy to get tends to have lesser value.

The practice of downloading leads to the diminishing sales of music cassettes, CDs and DVDs. It reduce the sale figures of music companies. It has an adverse effect on the music industry.

Downloading music gives rise to copyright and piracy issue. By downloading music you lose its originality. When you use the copied versions of music; you indirectly encourage piracy. As you download music, you do not go for the purchase of the original copies of music, which may result in an indirect violation of copyright.

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I am sure of you donwloaded music a number of times. Downloading music is one of our favorite activities on the internet. Most of us love surfing web sites that facilities music downloads. Downloading music may take it conveniently available. But does it have negative effect on the music industry?

Downloading music makes it readily available to the masses. Music reaches the masses in minute. When it can be downloaded, music lovers get what they need without struggling for long periods of time. When music becomes available within sometime after its release, it is real musica treat for those waiting for the release.

When you downloadi music, you save on the costs that would be incurred if you would have to decided to buy it. The original coipes of music need you to shell out big bucks. If music is downloadable, you are sure to save and thanks to the facilities of free downloading

Supporters of music downloading claim that making music readily available contributes to the increased popularity of the artists. The concept of making music available for free downloads has it fact contributed to the fame of music industry. Being availbable fo downloads, music reaches the crowd in a relatively lesser amount of time thus boosting its popularity.

On the other hand, though downloading music makes it readily available to the masses, it also makes it spreadable and wide overly. Something that is scarce is precious whle something that is plentiful and easy to get tends to have lesser value.

The practice of downloading leads to the diminishing sales of music cassettes, CDs and DVDs. It reduce the sale figures of music companies. It has an adverse effect on the music industry.

Downloading music gives rise to copyright and piracy issue. By downloading music you lose its originality. When you use the copied versions of music; you indirectly encourage piracy. As you download music, you do not go for the purchase of the original copies of music, which may result in an indirect violation of copyright.

What is the argument againts downloading music?

My family of three went to see an early screening of the new Disney movie, "Brave" yesterday, so I thought  I would write a quick "mommy" review of the movie.

Disney definetely breaks the standard " Disney Princess" mold with this movie as Princess Merida is fun, outgoing and wild girl that for once is not in search for the love of a prince. The caracters in the movie are entertaining and I loved the way tha the Scottish culture comes out in the movie. I found myself wishing for though, which is one of the things that I truly love about past Disney music. I would compare this movie more with "Shrek" than a movie like "Tangled"

As to the age of the kids that would like this movie I would have to say maybe 5 years old and up. The movie is not quite engaging enough for very young viewers, which was a little disappointing for our three years old. There were parts of the movie that our doughter enjoyed, but it is engaging for younger viewers in the audience and made then cry, so be forwarned on thin if you bringing children under the age of five years old.

I've always been a big fan of Disney movies so on a5-star scale I would rate this4-star movie. It's definetely not favorite, but I give it four stars for the relationship that build between Merida and her mother. I think this offers a great lesson to appreciate your family and truly listen to each other needs and concern.

 

How does the writer feel about the movie?

My family of three went to see an early screening of the new Disney movie, "Brave" yesterday, so I thought  I would write a quick "mommy" review of the movie.

Disney definetely breaks the standard " Disney Princess" mold with this movie as Princess Merida is fun, outgoing and wild girl that for once is not in search for the love of a prince. The caracters in the movie are entertaining and I loved the way tha the Scottish culture comes out in the movie. I found myself wishing for though, which is one of the things that I truly love about past Disney music. I would compare this movie more with "Shrek" than a movie like "Tangled"

As to the age of the kids that would like this movie I would have to say maybe 5 years old and up. The movie is not quite engaging enough for very young viewers, which was a little disappointing for our three years old. There were parts of the movie that our doughter enjoyed, but it is engaging for younger viewers in the audience and made then cry, so be forwarned on thin if you bringing children under the age of five years old.

I've always been a big fan of Disney movies so on a5-star scale I would rate this4-star movie. It's definetely not favorite, but I give it four stars for the relationship that build between Merida and her mother. I think this offers a great lesson to appreciate your family and truly listen to each other needs and concern.

 

What does the reviewer think of the movie?

My family of three went to see an early screening of the new Disney movie, "Brave" yesterday, so I thought  I would write a quick "mommy" review of the movie.

Disney definetely breaks the standard " Disney Princess" mold with this movie as Princess Merida is fun, outgoing and wild girl that for once is not in search for the love of a prince. The caracters in the movie are entertaining and I loved the way tha the Scottish culture comes out in the movie. I found myself wishing for though, which is one of the things that I truly love about past Disney music. I would compare this movie more with "Shrek" than a movie like "Tangled"

As to the age of the kids that would like this movie I would have to say maybe 5 years old and up. The movie is not quite engaging enough for very young viewers, which was a little disappointing for our three years old. There were parts of the movie that our doughter enjoyed, but it is engaging for younger viewers in the audience and made then cry, so be forwarned on thin if you bringing children under the age of five years old.

I've always been a big fan of Disney movies so on a5-star scale I would rate this4-star movie. It's definetely not favorite, but I give it four stars for the relationship that build between Merida and her mother. I think this offers a great lesson to appreciate your family and truly listen to each other needs and concern.

What does the writer think of the music in "Brave"?

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most 'develope' societies, visiting exotic place is a sought-after status symbol. The touris, industries of both develope anddeveloping countries have recognized 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 disposed 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 diseases which resist antibiotics is cause scientists to be increasingly concerned about this issue.

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

There are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an expensive tourism development program.

 

"One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed." (Paragrap 3). The undeline word means...

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most 'develope' societies, visiting exotic place is a sought-after status symbol. The touris, industries of both develope anddeveloping countries have recognized 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 disposed 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 diseases which resist antibiotics is cause scientists to be increasingly concerned about this issue.

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

There are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an expensive tourism development program.

 

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