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TASK 4
Read the following text and answer the questions.
Smartphones for Children
Do children need their own smartphones? I suppose the answer is going to be
interesting. The technology system has been rapidly changing from time to time. The more
sophisticated technology is, the more people are filled with prestige. That ultimately
happens to children nowadays. But what can happen if they use smartphones on a daily
basis? Are smartphones really important for children?
Most parents believe that children can learn how to use the internet to seek
knowledge, especially by using smartphones. They will be able to gain new information
about things they haven’t learned at school. Moreover, there are tons of educational games
and podcasts available freely on smartphones. Those applications are actually very useful.
For example, a storytelling podcast or puzzle games to help them improve listening and
memorizing skills.
On the other hand, children will probably have less socialization in real life. When they
get addicted, they'll end up leaving their other activities behind. Parents cannot monitor
what children are seeing and doing every single time. For instance, children might play a
war game that can lead their minds to make strategies for killing. That game can actually
affect them in real life if parents are not being careful.
There are benefits to giving children smartphones, however, parents should still
heighten their roles in this. The best way is to prevent children from using smartphones too
much. Do not buy them smartphones unless they are getting old enough. Smartphones are a
load of games and inappropriate content spread on the internet. Start educating them on
the smallest aspects of real life because it can build their skills based on what they observe.
Besides, socializing more with parents and society is more effective than spending the most
time on smartphones, isn't it?
Source : https://www.bola.com/ragam/read/5469546/5-contoh-discussion-text-singkat-bahasa-inggris-berbagai-tema?page=6
1.What does the text tell about?
2. What is the purpose of the text?
3. Why should the children prevented by using smartphones?
4. How can the parents prevent their children in using smartphones?
5. Which paragraph is against to the issue?
6. Which paragraph is supporting to the issue?
7. What is the benefit of using smartphone for children?
8. When they get addicted, ..... (paragraph 3 line 1). The bold word refers to ......
9. ........... prevent children from using smartphones ..... (paragraph 4 line 2. The similar
meaning of the underlined word is ..........
10. What does the writer recommend to the issue?
Discussion Text : a text that presents both sides of an issue or argument. The purpose is to
present different opinions on a particular issue or topic arguments for and against/positive
and negative/good and bad.
Generic 1. Issue : stating the issue which is to discussed
Structure 2. Argument pro : presenting the point in in supporting the presented issue
3. Argument cons : presenting other points which disagree to the
supporting point
4. Conclusion / Recommendation : stating the writer’ recommendation for
the issue discussed
Language 1. Using simple present tense
Features 2. Using modal, such as (must, should, would, may, etc.)
3. Using additive, contrastive, dan casual connection, seperti similiary,
however, furthemore, on the other hand, moreover, in addition, but,
nevertheless, etc.
MODUL AJAR BAHASA INGGRIS SMK X 5
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TASK 5
Make a mind mapping of the generic structure based on the text above.
TASK 6
Find the synonym of the following words in the text.
1. quickly
2. advanced
3. status
4. search
5. dependent
6. observe
7. influence
8. intensify
9. unsuitable
10. interact
MODUL AJAR BAHASA INGGRIS SMK X 6
