Dolphin

Level: English for Junior and Senior High School
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Dolphin

Dolphins are sea mammals. They have to breathe air or they will die. They are members of the Delphinidae family.

Dolphins have smooth skin. Only baby dolphins are born with a few bristly hairs on their snouts. Their hairs soon fall out. They have big tails and fin on the top of their backs to keep the dolphin from rolling over. The female dolphins have a thick layer of fat under their skin to keep them warm when they dive very deep. The dolphins' front fins are called flippers. They use them to turn left and right. Dolphins grow from 2 to 3 meters long and weight up to 75 kilograms.

Dolphins hunt together in a group. A group of dolphins is called a pod. They eat fish, shrimps, and small squids. They live in salt waste oceans.

Dolphins can hold their breath for six minutes. When dolphins fear or see a ship close by, they go near and follow it from distance. Dolphins can leap out of the water and do somersaults. Sometimes they invent their own tricks and stunts after watching other dolphins perform.

Dolphins are very friendly to people and have never harmed anyone. They are very playful animals.

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Dialogue - Shopping 1 - At The Grocery Store

Level: English for Junior High School
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At Grocery Store

Mr. Bates is an English teacher in "Harapan Kita" Senior High School. He is from Arizona, U.S.A. Today, he is going shopping at the local market where he always goes to shop.

Mr. Bates: Good morning, Ms. Ellen.

Ms. Ellen: Oh, Mr. Bates. Good morning. How are you today?

Mr. Bates: Fine, thank you. And you?

Ms. Ellen: Good. Do you need anything today?

Mr. Bates: I want to make fried rice for dinner. How much are those tomatoes?

Ms. Ellen: They are Rp. 1,500 for one kilogram.

Mr. Bates: Okay. I'll get a half kilogram, please.

Ms. Ellen: Anything else?

Mr. Bates: Yes. I need cucumbers. How many cucumbers are there in one kilogram?

Ms. Ellen: You usually get four or six cucumbers. It costs Rp. 600 per kilogram.

Mr. Bates: Okay. I want one kilogram of cucumber, please.

Based on the dialogue above, we can conclude that:

To ask price, we can say:

1. How much is the tomato? (Singular noun)
2. How much are the tomatoes? (Plural noun)

To respond, we can say:

1. It is Rp. 200,- (Singular noun)
2. They are Rp. 2,000,- (Plural noun)

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Constructing Sentence 1 - Procedure Text

Level: English for Junior High School
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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 texts. You may also look for the meaning of the words using your dictionary. After finishing, you can do the tests without opening the texts.

The passing grade of each test is 70. Each test consists of ten questions. If you have not reached the score, you can reload the page by pressing F5 and do the test again.

The following are the lists of the exercises and the texts from which the exercise use the words:

1. Making Scrapbook

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2. How to Make Oriental Fried Rice

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3. How to Make Watermelon Juice

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4. How to Play Music Using Mp3 Player

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5. Planting Chilies

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How to Make Watermelon Juice

Level: English for Junior and Senior High School
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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:

1. Slice the watermelon on a cutting board.
2. Cut them into pieces about 1 inch thick.
3. Put the watermelon slices into a bowl, rubber container, or onto a plate, using a fork to prevent messiness.
4. Put the watermelon in the blender. Add sugar or sweetener, if desired. Pour in a couple of cups of cold water and some ice cubes.
5. Blend well until smooth.
6. Serve over lots of ice.

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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

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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. The sun is hidden. It is hidden behind the clouds. You can't see the sun when it is hidden behind the clouds. Everything looks grey. My mom says, "You can't see the sun. But it is still very strong. Put on some sunscreen." So I put on some sunscreen.

Some day it is rainy. The rain falls down in big, fat drops. It falls to the ground. it makes little puddles. I like to splash around in them. My mom says, "Put on your boots." So I put on my boots.

Some day it is cold. The wind stings my face. It really hurts! I wear a heavy coat. I put up my hood when I go outside. This helps to protect my face from the wind. My mom says, "Don't forget your scarf." I see scarf hanging by the door. I leave it there and run outside.

As you can see, the weather changes a lot where I live. Some people don't like it. But sure do!

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Invitation - Circumcision Reception

Level: English for Junior High School
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This is an example of an invitation for the circumcision reception.

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The Bird Park

Level: English for Junior High School
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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 beautiful birds from many different parts of the world, including penguins, parrots, eagles, and ostriches. There is a large lake in the park with a restaurant beside it. There is also a very large cage which you can walk in to get a closer look at the birds.

It takes about two hours to see all the birds. You can walk around the park or ride on a bus. The best time to visit the park is in the early morning or late afternoon, when it is cooler.

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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 buy new socks," he says. He continues to walk down the street.

"If I had one hundred dollars, I would get a hair cut," he says. He continues to walk down the street.

"If I had one hundred dollars, I would buy new pants," he says. He continues to walk down the street.

"If I had one hundred dollars, I would buy a new jacket," he says. He continues to walk down the street.

"If I had one hundred dollars, I would buy a hamburger," he says. His stomach rumbled at the thought.

"If I had ..." Leonard looks down at the sidewalk. He cannot believe what he sees! Someone has lost his wallet. Leonard picks it up. Inside are five twenty-dollar bills.

"One hundred dollars!" Leonard says. He is very excited. "Now I can but everything I want!"

Then Leonard begins to think. "But this is not my money," he says. Leonard goes to the police station. He gives a police officer the wallet and money.

"Thank you," says the police officer. Leonard smiles. He turns around and begins to leave the police station. "Hold on," says the police officer. He reaches in his own pocket and gives Leonard ten dollars. "Get yourself something to eat."

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The Legend of the Kesodo Ceremony

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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 will give birth to many children. But I have a requirement for you to obey, if you really want to have children," said the voice. "Whatever you asked, my Lord, we will do it" the couple answered. "You must sacrifice your first son for the Gods," answered the voice.

The couple agreed to sacrifice their first son in the time that was asked by the voice. Then, the wife got pregnant and gave birth to a son. The baby grew up into a handsome, taught man. He was named Kesuma. The couple loved Kesuma very much. The wife gave birth to eleven more children after Kesuma. And, they forgot their promise to sacrifice their first son to the Gods.

One day, the volcano erupted. Before that, there were series of earthquakes followed by thunders in the sky. The sky was very dark, as if it was going to fall down. On the next occasion, there was a voice in the sky, reminding the couple about their promises. The couple was very afraid, but they just couldn't sacrifice their beloved son, Kesuma. However, because the earthquakes and the thunders were becoming more and more horrifying, Kesuma couldn't let his family and all the people in the village die.

Kesuma knew the situation. Then he said to his parents. "I would sacrifice myself in order that our family and all the people in our village will live in peace. For the next times, you all have to sacrifice animals and crops to the Gods." Then he jumped onto the crater of the volcano. Amazingly, the earthquakes and the eruption stopped at once.

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