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order to help the students in guessing the unfamiliar words. Using contrast means using the opposite word of another word or expression in the text. Using
explanation means using the meaning of the word which is explained. Using definition means using definitions of words which may sometimes be found in the
text. The researcher also used mactching task in order to enhance th e students’
vocabulary in reading. Brown 2004 states that “The frequently criterion in
matching procedures is vocabulary ” p. 197.
The students usually face many difficulties in reading. Vocabulary is one of the problems in reading. Kustaryo 1988 states that in studying English
students find the difficulties in recognize new words and the words which have been learned. Simanjuntak 1988 states that the students will stop to do exercise
in reading class when they find unfamiliar word and they are also afraid to read the whole of the text without opening the dictionary for checking word by word.
6. Authentic Materials
a. The Definition of Authentic Materials
There are various definitions of authentic materials. Jordan 1997 explains “authentic text that is not written for language teaching purposes” p. 113.
Peacock 1997 adds that authentic materials as the materials that have been produced to fulfil some social purposes in the target language community.
Gebhard 1983 concludes that authentic materials include anything that is used as a part of communication.
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b. Reason Using Authentic Materials
In the classroom, teachers must create a situation that can encourage the students to read the materials. Authentic materials are one of the teaching media
that can be applied in reading. Khoo 1981 argues that there is belief that language learning in classroom should reflect the needs of the language user in
outside the classroom, such as everyday functions: ordering meal, applying for a job and other functions. It implies that enjoyable activities could lead students to
feel confident in learning and also useful in their life. Tamo 2009 argues that “Bringing authentic materials in to classroom can motivate the students”. It also
provides the real language use p. 75. When students recognize the topic being delivered, they feel confident and have good motivation in learning new materials.
c. Authentic Materials for Reading
Media is the best tool to help the students in creating and exploring their ideas and imagination. It is important for teachers to implement many techniques
and media as possible in order to enhance students in learning. Using authentic materials
for reading is one technique in order to enhance students’ motivation in studying English. There are many sources of authentic materials for teaching
reading. Khoo 1981 states that taking articles from magazines, newspapers and other media can be used teaching media. Using authentic materials which based
on the students interest as teaching media is also the way to build students’
reading skill. McNeil et al., 1980 argue that in order to develop students’ interest
in reading the teachers may use some reading materials which can develop their
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television guides, recipes, menus, telephone books and others. In this research, the research uses English magazine as the teaching media which is one of authentic
materials especially as the authentic text. The researcher hopes that the students know the current event and be accustomed to English articles. Gebhard 1983
argues that “Authentic materials include anything that is used as a part of communication” pp. 100-101. One of them is authentic printed materials such
as: newspaper articles, travel magazines, sport report and other printed materials.
7. Hortatory Exposition
