Sunday, May 04, 2014

Constructing Sentence 1 - Procedure Text

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning  Constructing Sentence 1 (Procedure Text) In this section of the test, you will be asked to rearrange the jumbled words into the correct and logical sentences. The words used in these tests are taken from the procedure texts which have been presented by our instructors. Before doing the test, you are suggested to download, read, and understand the sentence patterns used in the...

Sunday, April 27, 2014

How to Make Watermelon Juice

Level: English for Junior and Senior High School 24-hours online learning  How to Make Watermelon Juice You know, there are lemon juice, lime juice, and grape juice. But, what about watermelon juice? Here is a great way to make it and to add it to your tropical breakfast. Things you'll need: Watermelon Fork Cutting board Plastic or glass fiber Knife Sugar (optional) Electrical blender Steps: Slice the watermelon on a cutting board. Cut...

Friday, February 28, 2014

Stephanie's Likes and Dislikes

Stephanie talks about some things she likes and some things she dislikes. Accent: General American Gender: Female Speed: Medium Words/Minute: 157 Length: 1:48 Exercise Check your comprehension by taking the test. Just click the link below. ...

Sunday, February 09, 2014

The Weather Changes

The Weather Changes The weather where I live changes. It changes everyday. Some people don't want the climate to change. They want it to stay the same. But not me. I like it when the weather changes. Some days it is hot. The sun is bright. There are no clouds. I play soccer on hot days. I sweat a lot. I come back home from playing soccer. My mom says, "Drink water. You need to drink water when it is hot." So I drink water. Some days it is cloudy....

Wednesday, February 05, 2014

Invitation - Circumcision Reception

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning This is an example of an invitation for the circumcision reception. Exercise Check your comprehension by doing the test. Just click the link below. Note: This comprehension test is for personal use and protected with user ID and password. You can contact the administrator to get them at elc-solo....

The Bird Park

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning The Bird Park One of the most interesting places to visit in Singapore is the Bird Park. It is located in the industrial area in Singapore, called Jurong. The bird park is about twelve kilometers from the center of the city, and it's easy to get there by bus or by taxi. It is one of the largest bird parks in the world. The birds are kept in large cages, and there are hundreds of...

Sunday, February 02, 2014

One Hundred Dollars

One Hundred Dollars Leonard James is a homeless man. For him, life is always hard. He is always hungry. His shoes have holes in them. He needs a haircut. His clothes are old and dirty. "What I would do with one hundred dollars!" Leonard says. This is a game he likes to play with himself to take his mind off things. He is walking down the street on a Thursday night. The winter air is cold on his face. "If I had one hundred dollars, I would...

Friday, January 31, 2014

The Legend of the Kesodo Ceremony

Level: English for Senior High School 24-hours online learning The Legend of the Kesodo Ceremony Once upon a time in Mount Bromo, East Java, there were a couple living there. The new couple wanted to have a child. The had married for a long time but they hadn't got a baby. Every time they prayed to the Gods, asking for a child. One day, there was a loud noise in the sky when they were praying."You are going to born a baby, and later you...

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Rahwana Kidnapped Sinta

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning Direction: Read the text below attentively and do the test. One day, Rahwana kidnapped Sinta and took her to his palace in Alengka. Rama was so sad. He tried many efforts to save his wife. He sent his best troops to search for his beloved wife but Sinta remained unfound. After four months, Hanoman, the king of white monkeys found Sinta's crown in the bushes. It was a clue that led...

My Unique Pets

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning Direction: Read the text below attentively and do the test. My Unique Pets By Enda - UNGU I'm used to having pets at home because my family is pet lovers. i have kept two turtles since February 2003. I put them all in one tank in my room. The name of the male turtle is Donatello and the female one is called Rafael. It is quite easy to keep them. They can survive without food for...

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Cold Energy (Episode 2)

Title: Cold Energy - An Alex Cave Center (Episode 2) Written by James M. Corkill Book description. When the Polar Ice sheet mysteriously expands by thousands of square miles in 30 minutes, initial thoughts are an end to global warming, but when the expansions continue, global weather patterns are severely altered and the devastation is horrific on a planetary scale. Things go from bad to worse when Alex Cave receives a call stating the polar ice...

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Making Scrapbook

Level: English for Junior High School 24-hours online learning Direction: Read the text below attentively and do the test. Making Scrapbook Scrapbook is a book with empty pages where you can stick pictures, newspaper articles, or other things you want to keep. You can use drawing books or you can make your own scrapbook by using HVS paper. Stick your HVS paper together with strong paper glue, use your own creativity to create its cover. These...

Monday, January 06, 2014

Exposition (Hortatory) - (Concept - Example)

Level: English for Senior High School 24-hours online learning. Explanation Social Function To persuade reader or listener that something should or should not be the case. Generic Structure Thesis: announcement of issue concern. Arguments: reasons for concern, leading to recommendation. Recommendation: statement of what ought or ought not to happen. Significant Lexicogrammatical Features Focus on generic human and non-human participants,...

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Exposition (Analytical) - (Concept - Example)

Level: English for Senior High School 24-hours online learning. Explanation Social Function To persuade reader or listener that something is the case. Generic Structure Thesis. It contains Position, which introduces topic and indicates writer's position, and Preview, which outlines the main arguments to be presented. Arguments. It contains Point, which restates main arguments outlined in Preview, and Elaboration, which develops and supports...