reading modal preference
Bahasa Inggris
Bacaan : Rekreasi
Unsur Bahasa : Modal
Penggunaan Bahasa : Preference
Pangandaran
Opposite Cirebon is the famous
Pangandaran, located on the Southern
coast, on the border of West Java and
Central Java. Pangandaran can be
reached in about 5-6 hours from Bandung,
depending on the traffic. Tourist facilities,
such as hotel and restaurants here are
less
commercial
than
those
in
Anyer/Carita area. You can order seafood
without flinching at the price.
Bicycling early in the morning
around the village will enrich your
knowledge on how the kampung
people live and feel their hospitality.
Another attraction is Pangandaran
National Park, arrange with the local
authorized guide a day in advance if
you want to explore the tropical
rainforest
inhabited
by
deer,
porcupine, monkey and other curious
creatures.
1. The main idea of the paragraph above is
…
a. Pangandaran is located in Java
b. Pangandaran is an interesting tourist
object
c. Pangandaran has a lot of activities
d. Many kinds of animals lived in
Pangandaran
2. Where is Pangandaran located?
a. On the Northern Coast of West Java
b. Between West Java and Banten
c. On the Southern Coast between
West Java and Central Java
d. At the top of the Java Island
3. Which is the incorrect statement
based on the text above?
a. Tourist facilities are cheaper than those
in Anyer/Carita.
b. The people in Pangandaran are friendly
c. There is a National Park in
Pangandaran
d. It is impossible to explore the
tropical rainforest in Pangandaran
4. “…and feel their hospitality”.
The underlined word has the similar
meaning with …
a.
b.
c.
d.
friendly and generous attitude
humble manner
polite attitude
smiling faces
There are many tourist centre in
Indonesia. Bali is one of the most wellknown ones in Indonesia. The island is
noted for its traditional dances,
beautiful beaches, handicraft, and
culture. Domestic or foreign tourists
come here everyday during the year.
Tourism has become a good
business and industry. We can take
Ancol in Jakarta as a good example.
Ancol with its Dunia Fantasi and Sea
World has attracted so many people
that it generates a large income from
the visitors almost everyday. During
the holidays, Ancol is always packed
with people.
1. How many tourist centre mentioned
in the text above?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
2. What is the main idea of paragraph
two?
a. Ancol is very crowded on holidays
b. People like to visit Dufan and Sea
World
c. Ancol has become a good industry
d. Tourism has become a good
business and industry
3. During the holidays, Ancol is
always packed with people.
The underlined word can be
replaced with …
a.
b.
c.
d.
visited
crowded
occupied
seen
4. From the passage above we know
that Ancol can …a lot of money.
a.
b.
c.
d.
spend
produce
pay
save
Modal
Auxiliary
may
Uses
Polite
request
Present/
Future
Past
May I
borrow
your pen
Formal
You may
permission leave the
room
Less than
50%
certainty
Where’s
john?
He may be
in the room
He may
have been
in the
library
should
Advisability You
should
study
tonight
You
should
have been
study last
night
90%
certainty
She
should
have done
well in the
test
She
should do
well in the
test
must
Strong
necessity
I must go
now
Prohibition You must
not come
to school
late
95%
certainty
The door
is open.
He must
be in now
will
100%
certainty
I will be
here at 10
tomorrow
willingness The
weather is
hot. I’ll open
the door
Polite
request
Will you
please pass
the salt
can
Ability/possi I can run
bility
fast
Informal
permission
You can
use my
phone
Informal
request
Can I
borrow
your pen?
Impossibility That’s
can’t be
true
That’s
can’t have
been true
1. Lila : Do you know where Runi is?
Risa : No, What’s up?
Lila : I …talk to her right away.
I have an urgent message for
her.
a. will
b. must
c. can
d. may
2. Vian : I’m writing a composition, and
there is a word I don’t know
how to spell.
Tia : You …open the dictionary.
a. will
b. should
c. shall
d. may
3. Lina : Yesterday, I saw Ani in the
hospital. He looks pale and
weak.
Susan : She …be sick
a. Will
b. Can
c. may
d. should
4. Fikri : …you lend me
some money?
Linda : I am sorry. I have none at
this moment.
a. will
b. may
c. should
d. must
5. Missy : I am going to Bogor next
week.
David : You … visit Kebun Raya
then.
a.
b.
c.
d.
must
will
may
should
6. Haikal : You look in a hurry.
Nisa : I promised I’d be on time.
I …be late.
a. won’t
b. Can’t
c. Mustn’t
d. Shan’t
PREFERENCE
• I prefer + noun + to + noun
( I prefer tea to coffee)
• I prefer + V ing + to + V ing
( I prefer drinking tea to drinking coffee)
• I like + noun + better than + noun
(I like apples better than oranges)
•I like + V ing + better than + V ing
(I like swimming better than walking)
1. Nina : Well! Where we will have dinner?
Tuti : … Chinese or
European restaurant?
Nina : I prefer Chinese restaurant.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Will you eat
Which do you prefer
What about
I am not sure
2. Vita
: We can go for a drink first or
have a look at our new office,
…?
Sinta : Oh, Let’s have a lot at the new
office first.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Which do you like
What’s both exciting activities
Do you think they are good
It is a good idea, isn’t it
3. Mother : Which do you prefer the black
or the red one?
Elina : I like the red …the black one
a.
b.
c.
d.
to
than
better than
better
4. Hamdi : The film is boring.
Wawan : I like…to the music
better than…it
a.
b.
c.
d.
listening - watching
listened - watched
listens - watches
listen - watch
5. Hotel receptionist : Would you like
a room with a bath, madam?
Lady : I…a shower to a bath if
possible.
a.
b.
c.
d.
like
prefer
would rather
find
6. Heru : Which one do you prefer,
spending the holiday
in the beach or in the mountain?
Risna : I prefer beach …mountain.
a.
b.
c.
d.
from
for
at
to
Bacaan : Rekreasi
Unsur Bahasa : Modal
Penggunaan Bahasa : Preference
Pangandaran
Opposite Cirebon is the famous
Pangandaran, located on the Southern
coast, on the border of West Java and
Central Java. Pangandaran can be
reached in about 5-6 hours from Bandung,
depending on the traffic. Tourist facilities,
such as hotel and restaurants here are
less
commercial
than
those
in
Anyer/Carita area. You can order seafood
without flinching at the price.
Bicycling early in the morning
around the village will enrich your
knowledge on how the kampung
people live and feel their hospitality.
Another attraction is Pangandaran
National Park, arrange with the local
authorized guide a day in advance if
you want to explore the tropical
rainforest
inhabited
by
deer,
porcupine, monkey and other curious
creatures.
1. The main idea of the paragraph above is
…
a. Pangandaran is located in Java
b. Pangandaran is an interesting tourist
object
c. Pangandaran has a lot of activities
d. Many kinds of animals lived in
Pangandaran
2. Where is Pangandaran located?
a. On the Northern Coast of West Java
b. Between West Java and Banten
c. On the Southern Coast between
West Java and Central Java
d. At the top of the Java Island
3. Which is the incorrect statement
based on the text above?
a. Tourist facilities are cheaper than those
in Anyer/Carita.
b. The people in Pangandaran are friendly
c. There is a National Park in
Pangandaran
d. It is impossible to explore the
tropical rainforest in Pangandaran
4. “…and feel their hospitality”.
The underlined word has the similar
meaning with …
a.
b.
c.
d.
friendly and generous attitude
humble manner
polite attitude
smiling faces
There are many tourist centre in
Indonesia. Bali is one of the most wellknown ones in Indonesia. The island is
noted for its traditional dances,
beautiful beaches, handicraft, and
culture. Domestic or foreign tourists
come here everyday during the year.
Tourism has become a good
business and industry. We can take
Ancol in Jakarta as a good example.
Ancol with its Dunia Fantasi and Sea
World has attracted so many people
that it generates a large income from
the visitors almost everyday. During
the holidays, Ancol is always packed
with people.
1. How many tourist centre mentioned
in the text above?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
2. What is the main idea of paragraph
two?
a. Ancol is very crowded on holidays
b. People like to visit Dufan and Sea
World
c. Ancol has become a good industry
d. Tourism has become a good
business and industry
3. During the holidays, Ancol is
always packed with people.
The underlined word can be
replaced with …
a.
b.
c.
d.
visited
crowded
occupied
seen
4. From the passage above we know
that Ancol can …a lot of money.
a.
b.
c.
d.
spend
produce
pay
save
Modal
Auxiliary
may
Uses
Polite
request
Present/
Future
Past
May I
borrow
your pen
Formal
You may
permission leave the
room
Less than
50%
certainty
Where’s
john?
He may be
in the room
He may
have been
in the
library
should
Advisability You
should
study
tonight
You
should
have been
study last
night
90%
certainty
She
should
have done
well in the
test
She
should do
well in the
test
must
Strong
necessity
I must go
now
Prohibition You must
not come
to school
late
95%
certainty
The door
is open.
He must
be in now
will
100%
certainty
I will be
here at 10
tomorrow
willingness The
weather is
hot. I’ll open
the door
Polite
request
Will you
please pass
the salt
can
Ability/possi I can run
bility
fast
Informal
permission
You can
use my
phone
Informal
request
Can I
borrow
your pen?
Impossibility That’s
can’t be
true
That’s
can’t have
been true
1. Lila : Do you know where Runi is?
Risa : No, What’s up?
Lila : I …talk to her right away.
I have an urgent message for
her.
a. will
b. must
c. can
d. may
2. Vian : I’m writing a composition, and
there is a word I don’t know
how to spell.
Tia : You …open the dictionary.
a. will
b. should
c. shall
d. may
3. Lina : Yesterday, I saw Ani in the
hospital. He looks pale and
weak.
Susan : She …be sick
a. Will
b. Can
c. may
d. should
4. Fikri : …you lend me
some money?
Linda : I am sorry. I have none at
this moment.
a. will
b. may
c. should
d. must
5. Missy : I am going to Bogor next
week.
David : You … visit Kebun Raya
then.
a.
b.
c.
d.
must
will
may
should
6. Haikal : You look in a hurry.
Nisa : I promised I’d be on time.
I …be late.
a. won’t
b. Can’t
c. Mustn’t
d. Shan’t
PREFERENCE
• I prefer + noun + to + noun
( I prefer tea to coffee)
• I prefer + V ing + to + V ing
( I prefer drinking tea to drinking coffee)
• I like + noun + better than + noun
(I like apples better than oranges)
•I like + V ing + better than + V ing
(I like swimming better than walking)
1. Nina : Well! Where we will have dinner?
Tuti : … Chinese or
European restaurant?
Nina : I prefer Chinese restaurant.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Will you eat
Which do you prefer
What about
I am not sure
2. Vita
: We can go for a drink first or
have a look at our new office,
…?
Sinta : Oh, Let’s have a lot at the new
office first.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Which do you like
What’s both exciting activities
Do you think they are good
It is a good idea, isn’t it
3. Mother : Which do you prefer the black
or the red one?
Elina : I like the red …the black one
a.
b.
c.
d.
to
than
better than
better
4. Hamdi : The film is boring.
Wawan : I like…to the music
better than…it
a.
b.
c.
d.
listening - watching
listened - watched
listens - watches
listen - watch
5. Hotel receptionist : Would you like
a room with a bath, madam?
Lady : I…a shower to a bath if
possible.
a.
b.
c.
d.
like
prefer
would rather
find
6. Heru : Which one do you prefer,
spending the holiday
in the beach or in the mountain?
Risna : I prefer beach …mountain.
a.
b.
c.
d.
from
for
at
to