Contoh Soal Teks Analytical Exposition

House Husband’s Heart Risk

Most people assume that life in the rat race is bad for your health. But reversing the traditional gender roles, being a house husband is a stressful business, according to the latest research by American scientist. By giving up their jobs in order to become house husbands, men increase their risk of heart attack or coronary disease by as much as 82%, according to research based on 10 year study of 2,500 people in Boston, USA.

Accoding to Dr. Elaine Eaker, the key to the problem is that some men became stressed about performing a role not traditionally assigm to them by society. Men who stays at home tend not to have the same levels of support from friends and family as women do the same.

Jack O’Sullivan, of the Father’s Direct, was quoted as saying: “Society expects the main career should be a woman and society is structured around that. Day care is called mother and toddler groups and some men feel awkward about belonging to those groups.

Professor Gary Cooper, a psychologist at the University of Manchester, said many men tend to underestimate the task of caring for a family. He said “Most men think being a house husband involves putting on a bit of washing, taking the kids to school and then putting their feet up with a cup of coffee.

They are crazy. Most men are not used to performing a variety of activities simultanously – the kind of multi-tasking which is second nature to most women.

It is estimated that men have taken over the main homemaker’s role in one in seven homes, as increasing numbers of women become the main breadwinner. The study also found that women in high-powered jobs were more likely to develop heart disease than those in more junior positions.

1.      The main idea of the first paragraph is…

a.       People living in the rat race tend to have heart attacks.
b.      The research on house-husbands health involved 2,500 people.
c.       Scientists did some research on the people’s health living in Boston.
d.      House-husbands have understandable reasons why they gave up their jobs.
e.       The result of the research showed that house-husbands tend to have heart attacks.

2.      “some men became stressed about performing a role not traditionally assigm to them by society.” (paragraph 2)

The statement above is the result of research done by…

a.       A psychologist
b.      Jack O’Sullivan
c.       Dr Elaine Eaker
d.      An American scientist

3.      Professor Gary Cooper the purpose of the text is…

a.       To describe what a house husband is.
b.      To persuade readers not to become a house husband.
c.       To report the result of a research carried on by Dr Elaine Eaker.
d.      To explain to readers why house husbands are subjects to heart attack.
e.       To inform readers that 82% of house husbands suffer from heart attack.

4.      Some house husbands become stressed because…

a.       They are jobless
b.      They earn less than their wives.
c.       Most people do not respect them.
d.      They do not join the daycare groups.
e.      They are not used to doing house keeping.

Contoh Soal Teks Analytical Exposition About The Importance Of Reading

I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our life.  Why do I say so?  Firstly, by reading we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world such as Science, technology. Sports, arts, culture, etc written in either books, magazine, newspaper, etc.

Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and information about something happening in any parts of the world which can we see directly.

Another reason, reading can give us pleasure too.  When we are tired, we read books, newspaper or magazine on the entertainment coloumn such as comedy, short story, quiz, etc. To make us relaxed.

The last, reading can also take us to other parts of the world.  By reading a book about Irian Jaya we may feel we’re  really sitting in the jungles not at home in our rooms.

From the facts above, it’s obvious that everyone needs to read to get knowledge, information and also entertainment.  Or in summary we can say reading is truly important in our life.

1.      Why is reading very important in our life?  Because…..

a.       By reading, we can get a lot of friends, relatives, experience, etc.
b.      By reading, we can get little knowledge but a lot of entertainment.
c.       By reading, we are always relaxed.
d.      By reading, we are always happy.
e.       By reading we can get a lot of knowledge, news, information and entertainment

2.      If we want to get knowledge, what should we do?

a.       buy a lot of books
b.      borrow a lot of books
c.       look for newspaper and magazine
d.      sell and buy many expensive books
e.       Read a lot of books and other printed materials.

3.      What does the text tell us about?

a.       The description of reading
b.      The function of reading
c.       The importance of reading
d.      The disadvantages of reading
e.       The purpose of reading
 

4.      What is the social function of the text?

a.       To tell a story
b.      To describe the reader
c.       To entertain the reader
d.      To give information
e.       To persuade the reader
 

5.      Paragraph…. In the text is the thesis.

a.       1
b.      2
c.       3
d.      4
e.      5

Contoh Teks Analytical Exposition Beserta Soal Learning Englsh

Learning English

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that songs work on our short-and-long term memory.

Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are effective makes them many times more motivating than other text. Although usually simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample. 

Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.

Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs, learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun.

1.      The type of the text above is …

a.       Analytical exposition
b.      Hortatory exposition
c.       Narrative
d.      Discussion
e.       Explanation
 

2.      What is the communicative purpose of the text?

a.       To tell the reader about the songs
b.      To entertain the reader with the songs
c.       To show the reader the use of songs
d.      To explain above the songs
e.       To persuade the reader to use songs in learning language

3.      The generic structures of the text are ….

a.       Thesis – arguments – recommendation
b.      General statement – sequential explanation
c.       Newsworthy events – background events – sources
d.      Thesis – arguments – reiteration
e.       General statement – arguments

4.      What is the text about ….

a.       Learning songs
b.      Very enjoyable music
c.       The phenomenon
d.      Music listeners
e.       Using songs in language learning
 

5.      Based on the text, there are …… reason for using songs in learning language

a.       6
b.      4
c.       5
d.      3
e.       2

6.      “They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within one group.”

The underlined word refers to ….

a)      Groupsb)      Learnersc)      Peopled)      Songse)      Activities

Teks Analytical Exposition Genre Beserta Soal

Smoking in Restaurant

Smoking in restaurants is just not on.  It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous for the smokers.

Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite.  The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their food.  People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling smoke.

Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others.  Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.

Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers.  Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.

Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers and should not be allowed in any restaurants.

1.      Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……

a.       It is harmful to others
b.      It is impolite
c.       It’s dangerous to the smokers
d.      It can cause hearth and lung disease
e.       All answers are correct
 

2.      We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided.  The word reasons mean…..

a.       conclusion
b.      point of view
c.       argument
d.      reinforcement
e.       statement

3.      Since we can find a thesis, arguments and reiteration in the text, so we can conclude that this text belongs to…..

a.       description
b.      narration
c.       anecdote
d.      procedure
e.       analytical exposition

4.      What is the purpose of the text?

a.       To inform the readers to the readers
b.      To persuade to the readers
c.       To describe to the readers
d.      To tell a story to the readers
e.       To argue about smoking to the readers
 

5.      The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……

a.       rude
b.      impolite
c.       health risk
d.      harmful
e.       disease

6.      Smoking in restaurants is just not on.  It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous for the smokers.
The sentence above characterize as….. of the text.

a.       thesis
b.      arguments
c.       reiteration
d.      topic sentence
e.       supporting details

7.      Smoking in restaurant should not be allowed.  It means that…..

a.       people should do smoking in restaurant
b.      people should not  do smoking in restaurant
c.       people must not smoking in restaurant
d.      people must not smoke in restaurant
e.      people should smoke in restaurant

Teks Analytical Exposition Dust Bin + Jawaban

Dust Bin

To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be increased.

When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and there.  The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses.  They can be filled out with water coming from the rain.  This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out.  Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene.  Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.

Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment.  They put their litters on the proper places.  But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins.  The numbers of dust binds in our schools are not enough.   Ore dust bins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also the corridors.  Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters.  So when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.

When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more.  Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

1.      What is the writer’s intention?  To ….. readers to do something good.

a.       inform
b.      explain
c.       describe
d.      entertain
e.       persuade

2.      According to the writer, more dust bins….. in every ten meters.

a.       should be decorated
b.      should be painted
c.       should be placed
d.      are unnecessary
e.       are not required
 

3.      What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dust bins?

a.       They can prevent litters
b.      They can save janitor’s energy
c.       Students are asked to clean them
d.      They make school environment neat
e.       Students can throw garbage away easily

4.      What is the writer’s suggestion?

a.       To buy more dustbins
b.      To hire more gardeners
c.       To use dustbins efficiently
d.      To ask parents to give more dustbins
e.      To ask students to clean the school yard

Teks Analytical Exposition + Jawaban

Soal UN SMA/MA 2010

The text is for questions 1 to 4.

Integrated Pest Management

There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.

Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the ecology and environment as well.

So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and applied carefully so that they don't affect the ecological balance and environment.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture and livestock.

1.    Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?

A. Plants

B. Ecology

C. Animals.

D. Environment.

E. Human Beings

2.   What can you say about paragraph two and four?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.

B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.

C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.

D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.

E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in paragraph four.

3.   One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …

A. killing fish and bees.

B. increasing crops productivity.

C. creating balanced ecosystem.

D. causing the pests to become inactive

E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

4.   Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3)

The word resistant in the sentence above means …

A. weak

B. fragile

C. damage

D. unaffected

E. unbalanced

Penjelasan + Contoh Analytical Exposition Text

• What is analytical exposition?
  An analytical exposition is a type of spoken or written text that is intended to persuade the listeners or readers that something is the case. To make the persuasion stronger, the speaker or writer gives some arguments as the fundamental reasons why something is the case. This type of text can be found in scientific books, journals, magazines, newspaper articles, academic speech or lectures, research report etc. Analytical expositions are popular among science, academic community and educated people. The generic structure of analytical exposition usually has three components: (1) Thesis, (2) Arguments and (3) Reiteration or conclusion.
  
  (Analytical exposition merupakan teks tertulis maupun melalui lisan yg ditujukan untuk membujuk pembaca alias pendengar bagi akan suatu kasus. Dalam penulisan alias penyampaian isi analytical exposition, penulis alias pembicara memberikan beberapa argumen alias alasan mendasar yg menjelaskan kenapa hal itu menjadi suatu kasus. Argumen alias alsan tersebut juga digunakan untuk mendukung ide-ide si pengarang agar idenya yg bersifat membujuk boleh lebih kuat. Teks analytical exposition bisa ditemukan di buku-buku, jurnal, majalah, koran, paper akademik, pada lain-lain. Analytical exposition merupakan hal yg popular dalam kehidupan akademik. Terdapat tiga struktur umum teks analytical exposition yaitu: (1) Thesis, (2) Arguments and (3) Reiteration or conclusion)

• What is generic structure of analytical exposition?
  
  1. Thesis : Introduces the topic and shows speaker or writer’s position;
  Outlines of the arguments are presented.
  2. Arguments : It consists about Point and Elaboration
  Point, states the main argument
  Elaboration, develops and supports each point of argument
  3.Reiteration : Conclusion (restatement), restates speaker or writer’s position.
  
  1. Thesis: untuk memperkenalkan topik permasalahan pada menampilkan posisi penulis alias pembicara. Biasanya diawali dengan kalimat I personally think, In my opinion, I believe, dll.
  2. Arguments: berisi tentang alasan-alasan untuk medukung thesis yg dikemukakan. Diawali dengan kata-kata: First, Second, Furthermore, In addition, The last, dll
  3. Reiteration : berisi tentang simpulan dari Thesis, pada Arguments yg dikemukakan. Kata-kata yg digunakan biasanya In my conclusion, Based on the arguments above, finally dll.

• Example of analytical exposition text
  
  
  

  Corruption and Indonesian Culture

  
  

  Thesis:
  Corruption has happened for many years and today it becomes a bad culture in Indonesia for three reasons.
  
  Argument 1:
  Most adult Indonesian or foreigners have known and admitted that corruptions happen in many places. The daily newspapers, news programs on TV and radio have reported corruptions are done everywhere, almost in all departments or public services of this country. Corruptions happen in health, education departments and banks. When we manage to get somedocuments in public service offices, we usually need much money to pay. Manipulations happen everywhere.
  
  Argument 2:
  The actions to eliminate corruption are weak. The ever stronger culture seems not to come to an
  end when the responsible institutions who have to reinforce the justice today commit corruption. This is the worst. Corruptions happen in police department, courts where judges, public prosecutors, lawyers make deals to do corruption. All of us also heard in the end of 2004, Probosutejo reported that he had bribed the Supreme Court, or called Mahkamah Agung which becomes the highest level where the justice can be obtained. Perhaps you have to try to come to the local courts and see what happen there. You will see practices of bribery and other kinds of corruption. Therefore, we can say that corruptions becomes our culture. Do you like it?
  
  Argument 3:
  The citizens have no goodwill to fight against the corruption. They create the situations in which people have opportunities to do corruptions. The citizens like to break the rules because they are not disciplined. For example, in the street when they drive a car or ride motorcycle, they do not have the driving license or necessary documents. Then, they are caught by the local policemen. To avoid more difficulties, they like to bribe the officer. The officer let them go then. In other words, the citizens and officers are the same, doing corruption together. If only the people were critical, disciplined, and obey the rules, and willing to report any wrong behaviors, this country will not be number one corrupting country in the world.
  
  Reiteration/ conclusion:
  In conclusion, corruption is becoming a bad culture in Indonesia if it is not ended soon by all of us. It seems that there must be more severe penalty for the corruptors. Do we still care about the future of this country?