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Content Standard. It is about read simple text. The text above is a Report, because it has the characteristics of a Report :
1. Communicative Purpose : Giving information about rhinoceros as reality, as the result of
systematically observation or analysis. The description can encompass a nature phenomena, environment. The description of this Report Text can
be a general conclusion about rhinoceros, by describing its features 2 Generic Structure :
a General statement that explains reported Subject, Explanation, and
the classification b
Description 3 Linguistics Features :
a General nouns, such as „Rhinoceros is a mammal‟‟.
b Relating verbs to explain the feature for example Rhinoceros is a
large heavy mammal with a thick skin c
Action verbs in explaining attitude, for example They eat plant. d
Present tense to state something for example They eat plant. They live in grassy areas or in a jungle
e Technical term, for example. Rhinoceros are herbivorous
f Paragraph with topic sentence to arrange some information.
b. They Match with the Competence Standard and Basic Competence of
KTSP The Competence Standard of Reading for 9
th
grade : Understanding
AN ANALYSIS... Hastuti Handayani Mater’s Program in Linguistics, Diponegoro University
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meaning in functional written text as well as simple and short essay in the
forms of narrative, procedure and report to be able to interact in daily
contexts, with Basic Competence : Responding meaning and rhetorical steps in simple short essay accurately, fluently, and acceptably to be able
to interact in daily context in the forms of written narrative, procedure and report
c. They match with the indicator :
Item number 8 : Finding the main idea of the text Item number 9 : Determining detail information of the text
Item number 10: Finding meaning of a word from the text d. They match with the technique of assessment in the syllabus : They
were given in written form e. They contain the meaning should be tested : Ideational meaning,
because they are about the content of the text
f. They match with the Items Writing Rules of the Test Making Technique Based on the Content Standard which is mentioned on the
page 46
The conclusion is : the items number 8, 9, 10 match with the Standard of Competence and the Basic Competence of Reading of English Syllabus for
Junior High School in Semarang, and also match with The Content Standard of KTSP.
AN ANALYSIS... Hastuti Handayani Mater’s Program in Linguistics, Diponegoro University
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Read the text and answer questions 11 to 13
SOUTHGATE AREA Brand new luxury 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. At Heatherdowns
and Green Street. Convenient to Southgate Shopping Center. Close to bus route 22.
Rentals from 250 include the following utilities : heat, air, shag carpet, appliance, dishwasher, patio, laundry, room, pool, 1 year lease
and security deposit. One-preschool-aged child considered in 2 bedrooms
Absolutely no pets Model open weekdays 1-6, Sun. 1-5 or by appointment 241
– 7721. Managed by Sands Corporation.
An equal housing opportunity
11. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text ?
a. Only one-bedroom apartments are available
b. There is no lease required
c. The bus route is far away
d. The rent includes some utilities.
12. Which of the following families would be able to rent an apartment according to the advertisement ?
a. A woman and her twelve-year-old child
b. A husband, wife and their preschool child
c. A man with a small cat
d. A husband, wife and two small pets
13. “Rentals from 250 include heat, air shag carpet, appliance………” The underlined word means……….
a. requirements
AN ANALYSIS... Hastuti Handayani Mater’s Program in Linguistics, Diponegoro University
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b. improvements
c. devices
d. apartments
Discussions a.
It matches with the level of Literacy for Junior High School in the
Content Standard. It is about reading a text. The text above is a Short Functional text, in the form of Advertisement.
b. They match with the Competence Standard and Basic Competence of KTSP
