KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL: ASSIGNMENT M5 LA 3

ASSIGNMENT M5 LA 3

Instructions

To complete your work on Learning Activity 3, you need to do the tasks in this assignment section. Go to the tasks now and follow the instructions.

Questions 1-5

GO 1 Where are we going for dinner?[1]

Answer Questions 1-5 based on the bar chart beside. 1.      What information does the above chart provide? The  chart provides information about average weekly expenditures on meals away from home, spent by American households of different income groups in 2009. 2.      What is the social function of the chart? To compare the average weekly expendintures on meals away from home spent by American households of different income groups in 2009. 3.      What does the bar in purple color means? The orange color? It means that average expenditure by American households on dinner. 4.      In average, how much would the second income group spend on dining out in a month? It would spend $ 11. 5.      Where does the data for this chart come from? Is the source of data credible? How do you know ? The data for this chart comes from U.S Buereau of Labor Statistics. I thin it is credible. We can find the information on this chart and its data comes from logical government.

Questions 6-10

Changing trends in café income[2]

Answer Questions 6-10 based on the line chart. 6.      What do the letters J, F, M, etc, along the bottom of the graph mean? The letters mean the names of month. 7.      What does 000s mean? It means in thousands. 8.      What patterns can you see? We can see the patterns line showing fluctuated trend of income. 9.      What comparisons can you make? It can be seen that the tea rooms’ revenue reached the highest at about $160.000 of four cafes in January. By contrast, the income of the other three received a climb by vary degrees. In January – November period, the revenue of café cool not only stably went up but also achieved the highest in most months in comparison with that of café cool and wi-fi café. Nevertheless, the last year, the income of wi-fi café rocketed to a peak of approximately $190.00, followed up were internet express and café cool at about $ 130.000 and $ 120.000. 10.  Complete the summary for the chart below. Match options a-g with gaps 1-7 in the text. 10. The graph provides information about the income trends of four cafes over the last year. Overall, although the income for all four cafes showed some fluctuation from month to month, we can identify some general upward and downward trends. As regards the earnings for The Tea Room, they went down over the year falling (1) significantly from almost $160.000 earnings a month to around $50.000 in December. By contrast the income for the other three cafes went up by varying degrees. There was (2) a rise in Café Cool’s sales over the first ten months, followed by a sudden increase to $ 120.000. Futhermore, the income for both Internet Express and the Wifi Café (3) also went up in December. The former experienced (4) a stady fall to June but, after that income rose (5) steadily, ending the yaear at approximately $ 130.000 Likewise the trend for Wi-fi Café was upward. Between January and July, earnings (6) double from $50.000 to nearly $ 100.000 and (7) then rocketed to around $ 190.000. It is noticeable that the income for The Tea Room is lower in the winter months than for the other three cafes.

GO 2

Answer these questions based on the line chart that follows. 1. What information does the chart provide? The chart provides the information about monthly temperature of three cities for one year  2. What is the most possible purpose of the chart? To describe temperature changes of three cities in a year and to compare it with 3 cities.  3. Which month has the highest average monthly temperature in the three cities? What is the temperature height? June is the highest average monthly temperature in three cities and it is 340C.  4. Which month has the lowest temperature in Cairo? What is the average temperature for Singapore for the same month? It is January in Cairo. It is 260C in Singapore  5. Which city has the most extreme temperature difference throughout the year? What is the minimum temperature? What is its highest one? New Delhi has the most extreme temperature difference throughout the year. The minimun temperature is 140C. The highest one is 340C.  6. Which city has the most stable temperature? What is the lowest temperature for this city? When does it happen? Singapore has the most stable temperature. The lowest temperatue for this city is 260C. It happens in January.

Questions 11-15

GO 3 How do we use water in the home?[3]

Answer Questions 11-15 based on the pie chart. 11. What information does the chart provide? It provides the information about the water use activities / water consumption in home. 12. What is the most possible purpose of the chart? To explain and describe the water use activities / water consumption in home. 13. What does each colored section in the chart mean/represent? It means about the activity of use water / water consumption in home. 14. What comparisons can you make with data in the chart? Write out five of them? 1. 93% total water consumption used indoors is more than 7% outdoors. 2. Water consumption for baths ad taps is higher than water consumption for showers. 3. Toilet flushing used most water of all 4. Drinking water used least water of all 5. Water consumption used outdoor is less than water consumption used for washing up.

 

Compare data in the chart with your own use of water. Report the results in not more than 150 words. The chart above gives information about the water consumption in our house. We spend water for toilet flushing, showers, clothes washing, dishes washing, outdoor and drinking water. Ninety two percent total water consumption used indoors is more than eight percent used outdoors. Water consumption for showers is as much as water consumption for clothes and dishes washing. Toilet flushing used most water of all which is 27 % while drinking of water used least water of all which is 5 %. Overall, the water consumption indoors is higher than that in outdoor in our house.

 

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[1] Food for Thought | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2010/food/ |November 2010

[2] McCarter, S., & Whitby, N. (2014). Improve your Skills: Writing for IELTS with Answer Key. London: Macmillan Education, p. 8-9.

[3] https://www.wte-ltd.co.uk/wastewater-amounts-in-the-home.html.

KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL: ASSIGNMENT M5 LA4

ASSIGNMENT M5 LA 4

Instructions

Answer Questions 1-6 based on the Infographic

	1.      What is the author’s purpose for writing the infographics? The author’s purpose is to inform the readers to master the skills for reading and understanding scientific articles such as research paper. 2.      What is the text about? It is about some tips how to read and understand scientific papers. 3.      Based on your first impression, how would you classify this type of infographic? It is chronological and hierarchically infographics. 4.      Who are the target readers? Do you think it would also be useful for EFL teachers like you? Why? The target readers are people in general, students, teachers, academic people, and researchers. The infographic: “How to read a scientific paper” can help EFL teachers to excel at comprehending, reviewing, and writing research paper. It also helps the EFL teachers to improve their ability in reading scientific papers with critical minset. 5.      Can you find the source of information of this infographic? Is it a credible one? What is your clue? It is from https://www.elsevier.com/connect/infographic-how-to-read-a-scientific-paper  I think it is a credible information because Natalia Rodriquez is Communications Coordinator at Research4Life.
6.      Do a careful study on the infographic. Use it as a model to create your own. Think of a topic that you will need to explain to your students. Then, create an infographic on the topic.
Topic                 : Simple Present Tense and Present Continuous Tense Grade                : 8th The purpose of the infographic beside is to help students to compare or to differentiate simple present tense and present continuous tense.

KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL: FINAL ASSIGNMENT M5

FINAL ASSIGNMENT M5

Instructions

To complete your work on this module, you need to do the tasks in this final assignment section.

v  Answering Questions 1-8 are based on Reading Text 1

Reading Text 1

The diagram below shows two processes for manufacturing black tea. Following the diagram, there are eight sentences that describes the main features of the processes. However, they are presented in jumbled order. Reorder the sentences to make up a coherent explanation on how blacktea is produced. Write the number of order for each sentences in the box provided.

The diagram shows two processes for manufacturing black tea.

1.      The traditional way is used for making loose tea and the modern process is ideal for teabags.	1
2.      In both processes, natural enzymes are produced from the leaves.	5
3.      The next step is oxidation, where the enzymes from the leaves mix with the air.	6
4.      When collecting tea, the tea picker picks only the two top leaves and the bud of each plant to ensure a high quality tea.	2
5.      By this stage, little moisture remains in the tea – just three per cent.	8
6.      After that, the leaves are ready for rolling or cutting. Factories use traditional methods of rolling and crushing or faster modern methods of cutting, tearing and curling to make teabags.	4
7.      This changes the colour of the leaves from green to copper and creates a nice flavour and aroma. Finally, the leaves are fired and dried.	7
8.      Then, the tea leaves go through withering where leaves are spread out and air is passed through them to remove up to 60 per cent of their moisture.	3

Manufacturing Tea

The diagram below shows two processes for manufacturing black tea.  The traditional way is used for making loose tea and the modern process is ideal for teabags.  When collecting tea, the tea picker picks only the two top leaves and the bud of each plant to ensure a high quality tea.  Then, the tea leaves go through withering where leaves are spread out and air is passed through them to remove up to 60 per cent of their moisture.  After that, the leaves are ready for rolling or cutting. Factories use traditional methods of rolling and crushing or faster modern methods of cutting, tearing and curling to make teabags.  In both processes, natural enzymes are produced from the leaves.  The next step is oxidation, where the enzymes from the leaves mix with the air.  This changes the colour of the leaves from green to copper and creates a nice flavour and aroma. Finally, the leaves are fired and dried.  By this stage, little moisture remains in the tea – just three per cent.

v  Answering Questions 9- based on reading text 2

Reading Text 2

Firework[1]

Questions	Answers
9.      The author most likely wrote this editorial to … A. express an opinion about fireworks B. teach about fireworks safety. C. describe different types of fireworks. D. complain about noise during fireworks displays	A. express an opinion about fireworks.
10.  According to the author, which type of fireworks are the leading cause of injuries? A.    Roman candles B.     skyrockets C.    sparklers D.    firecrackers	D. firecrackers
11.  According to the author, how are fireworks harmful? Give one or two examples.	-          They cause pollution -          They contain harmful chemicals -          They can damage your hearing -          They can lead to injuries and even death
12.  Does the author of this editorial believe that all fireworks should be banned? Explain your answer.	The author believes all consumer fireworks should be banned, but it’s okay for people to continue enjoying public fireworks displays
13.  With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree? A.    Public fireworks displays should be paid for with tax dollars. B.     The money we spend on fireworks would be better spent helping others. C.    Hearing loss is a small price to pay for the excitement that fireworks provide. D.    The small amounts of harmful chemicals found in fireworks are nothing to be concerned about.	B. The money we spend on fireworks would be better spent helping others

 

Question no.14 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the author?  Explain your answer in not more than 100 words. Answer I am not a big fan of fireworks. But, I disagree with the author’s opinion about banning fireworks. Fireworks should not be banned because it’s a creative works. For millennia, fireworks have been used in celebrations around the world. The problem is many people don’t use it properly. That is not the sparkles’ fault that cause the children injured. It’s the parents fault for being irresponsible. I think the solution is the government should strengthen fireworks’ production supervision and provide safety guidelines to the people instead of banning the fireworks.

Questions 15-20

v  Answering Questions 15-20 based on reading text 3

Reading Text 3

15.  What type of graphic organizer is in Reading Text 3?

The type of graphic organizer in Reading Text 3 is Bar chart.

16.  What is the writer’s purpose for presenting the data in this way?

The writer’s purpose for presenting the data in this way is to compare and contrast data or information.

17.  Can you identify source of the data used in the text? Do you think it is a credible source?

Yes, I can. The text says PiSA, 2005. It should be valid but site-checking is always recommended.

18.  What is the most ‘striking’ information in the text to you?

Responses should focus on data on either TOP (highest performance) or BOTTOM (poorest performance).

19.  Which country is the better performer: Vietnam or Singapore? Why?

Each of the countries has its strength. Vietnam has the least number of students at Level 1 (6%) while Singapore is on second position with 10%. However, Singapore has more students (52%) at top levels (level 3-6) and also has the most number of students at highest level (level 6, pink bar).

20.  What can you say about Indonesia’s performance compared to other ASEAN country?

Indonesia sit in the bottom position with more than a half of its students (56%) at Level 1. However, it shares the same position for the number of students positioned at Level 2 of competence in Science.

 

Questions 21-25

v  Answer Questions 21-25 based on reading text 4

Reading Text 4

21.  What type of infographic is Reading Text 43?

The type of infographic in Reading Text 4 is list infographic.

22.  What is the text about?

The text is about five signs of people who do not drink enough water.

23.  What is the writer’s purpose?

The purpose of the writer is to explain or inform about how to find out if one’s body is need of water.

24.  Can you identify source of the data used in the text? Do you think it is a credible source?

It’s from https://jjvirgin.com/5-signs-not-enough-water/

25.  Write a summary of the infographic in not more than 150 words.

We have to remember that our body needs sufficient water to keep us healthy. We have to be sure that we drink enough water and avoid dehydration. Skipping water does a lot more than leaving us thirsty. This infographic explain what to do to find out if we have enough water in our body or not. There are five signs of lack of water such as feeling hungry, feeling tired or cranky, rough and dry skin, less frequency of needs to empty bladder along with dark and strong smell of urine, and checking on how much water we need daily based on our respective body weight.

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[1]  M. Mann  and S. Taylore-Knowles, IELTS for Academic Purposes: Six Practice Tests with Answers. (New York, NY: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2009). Test 5, p. 89.