hampir separuh dari perjalanan training ini dilalui.. masih banyak yang harus dikerjakan.. reading terutama masih menjadi masalah.. belum ada perkembangan yang berarti pada kemampuan reading... harus terus berusaha dan berlatih sehingga tidak menyesal pada akhirnya
yang lain terlihat sibuk dengan aktivitasnya masing2.. serasa dikejar waktu... ada yang terlihat bingung dan juga sesekali menunjukan ekspresi kesal dan mengeluh.. tapi guys semuanya pasti berlalu...
usaha dan langkah yang telah kamu jalani sudah tepat.. saatnya kita menunggu waktu.. teruslah berharan dan jangan berputus asa... ada saatnya dimana keraguan yang terkadan membuat kita stress akan berubah menjadi sebuah senyum dan canda ria.. ada waktunya.. dan yakinlah waktunya itu tepat..
hari2 telah dilalui.. banyak yang telah terjadi.. berbeda dan sesekali terlihat konflik.. kecil kelihatannya tapi menyakitkan.. baru separuh perjalan tapi kok jadi begini.. tapi itulah perbedaan.. kata orang " janganlah menyatukan perbedaan, tetapi kelola lah perbedaan....
bahagia rasanya bisa berkumpul bersama teman2, makan bersama, bercerita bersama sekalipun pikirannya melayang-layang entah kemana.. stress, pusing and bingung itulah kira2 kata2 yang sering keluar saat kita merasa "kok gak ada perkembangan" semakin menjauh ni negeri yang kita tuju hehehehe sesekali terdengar canda yang membuat kita spontan tertawa...
tapi... ini hanyalah sebuah jalan kecil.. bukan akhir dari sebuah perjalanan yang besar... ini adalah jalan kecil yang menghubungkan kita pada suatu kenyataan yang besar.. jalan yang sangat luas.. ini adalah langka awal untuk menuju jalan utama... ibarat melalui jalan setapak barulah kita tiba pada jalan utama
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
TABLE WRITING
TABLE WRITING
MEKS
The table shows total capture of marine fish in two periods (1989-1991 and 1999-2001) among eight regions (Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, Central America and Caribbean, South America, Oceania).
It can be seen from the table that there was a slight increase in the amount of ocean fish in Asia, Middle East and North African, sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Oceania. In Asia, for example, total capture of marine fish increased from 25, 427 thousand metric tones in 1989-1991 to 28, 102 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
Conversely, in other regions, total catch of ocean fish decreased slightly over two periods. As can be seen from the table, in Europe, the amount of ocean fish caught was 18,033 (thousand metric tones) in 1989-1991, declining to 14,315 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
In addition, Asia, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa are the top three areas respectively that had the highest amount of ocean fish caught. However, in 1999-2001, total capture of ocean fish in Sub-Saharan Africa was higher than that in Europe.
MEKS
The table shows total capture of marine fish in two periods (1989-1991 and 1999-2001) among eight regions (Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, Central America and Caribbean, South America, Oceania).
It can be seen from the table that there was a slight increase in the amount of ocean fish in Asia, Middle East and North African, sub-Saharan Africa, South America and Oceania. In Asia, for example, total capture of marine fish increased from 25, 427 thousand metric tones in 1989-1991 to 28, 102 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
Conversely, in other regions, total catch of ocean fish decreased slightly over two periods. As can be seen from the table, in Europe, the amount of ocean fish caught was 18,033 (thousand metric tones) in 1989-1991, declining to 14,315 (thousand metric tones) in 1999-2001.
In addition, Asia, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa are the top three areas respectively that had the highest amount of ocean fish caught. However, in 1999-2001, total capture of ocean fish in Sub-Saharan Africa was higher than that in Europe.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
should zoos exist in 21 century???
MEKS- should zoos exist in 21 century???
The idea of whether animals should exist in the 21st century is still in dispute. Some people argue that zoos should exist in the 21st century, while others contend that they should be closed. In this essay, I would put forward reasons for those who agree that zoos should exist in the 21st century and then provide my reasons against them.
It has been argued that zoos are decent place for animals to live because they prevent animals from being hunted by other wild animals. Furthermore, zoos also provide the possibility for people to deepen their knowledge about animal science. The reason for this is that zoos house many different species which can be used by scientists and researchers to conduct research. As a consequence, they can acquire new knowledge about animals and their behaviour.
Opponents of zoos argue that zoos are the best place to cause extinction. This is because living in unnatural habitats makes animals stressed and of course, can cause death. Indeed, animals are forced to adapt to new situations in zoos, and, in fact, many animals fail to adapt and die. In addition, zoos provide the opportunity for people to learn how to exploit and kill animals. The reason for this is that in order to conduct research, animals have to be slaughtered so as to take some of animal’s body parts which are required in research such as kidneys, livers and the like. As a consequence, people may come to think that this is acceptable while in fact it is cruel .
Overall, after looking at reasons above it is my contention that zoos should be closed in the 21st century because the existence of zoos brings detrimental effects to both human and animal life.
The idea of whether animals should exist in the 21st century is still in dispute. Some people argue that zoos should exist in the 21st century, while others contend that they should be closed. In this essay, I would put forward reasons for those who agree that zoos should exist in the 21st century and then provide my reasons against them.
It has been argued that zoos are decent place for animals to live because they prevent animals from being hunted by other wild animals. Furthermore, zoos also provide the possibility for people to deepen their knowledge about animal science. The reason for this is that zoos house many different species which can be used by scientists and researchers to conduct research. As a consequence, they can acquire new knowledge about animals and their behaviour.
Opponents of zoos argue that zoos are the best place to cause extinction. This is because living in unnatural habitats makes animals stressed and of course, can cause death. Indeed, animals are forced to adapt to new situations in zoos, and, in fact, many animals fail to adapt and die. In addition, zoos provide the opportunity for people to learn how to exploit and kill animals. The reason for this is that in order to conduct research, animals have to be slaughtered so as to take some of animal’s body parts which are required in research such as kidneys, livers and the like. As a consequence, people may come to think that this is acceptable while in fact it is cruel .
Overall, after looking at reasons above it is my contention that zoos should be closed in the 21st century because the existence of zoos brings detrimental effects to both human and animal life.
Friday, October 23, 2009
SAMPLE ANSWER OF DOING SPORTS????
SAMPLE ANSWER OF DOING SPORTS????
SAMPLE ANSWER 1
I agree that a lot of time is wasted by school children doing sports at school. On the whole, I would say that sports activities should not be included in the school curriculum.
First of all, academic ability is now more important than ever. The job market has become so competitive that young people need high qualifications to find a good career. Consequently, children must maximize their study time. Periods spent doing Physical Education do not directly contribute to success in exams. They use up valuable time that could be spent working towards academic success.
Secondly, children can play sports and do physical exercise outside school. They do not require a teacher. All they need is some space, a park or a piece of land. Most cities have places where children can play. In fact, most children prefer playing sports, such as football or badminton, without a teacher watching over them.
Thirdly, many children really dislike sports. They are ashamed in PE classes where they have to compete with much bigger and stronger children. Sports in school can be humiliating for many children.
Some people argue that exercise is necessary to promote health. They say that we need to do sports at school to make sure children stay fit. However, there are many activities, like massage and meditation that also promote health. We do not include these in the school curriculum. Why should we include sports? For these reasons, I believe sports should be removed from the school timetable.
250 words
SAMPLE ANSWER 2
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be included in the school curriculum. Although children may indeed benefit from the physical exercise, I would argue that it is a waste of valuable time for them to do sports at school.
Firstly, if class time is allocated to physical education, less time will be available for subjects like maths, English, the sciences and computer literacy, which are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. To be successful in life, it is therefore essential that children should focus on these as much as possible while they are at school.
Secondly physical exercise is tiring, so when students return to class after PE they will not have enough energy left to concentrate fully on their lessons and may even fall asleep in class. As a result, they will not be able to study effectively. This not only wastes the time spent on playing sports but also that lost in class afterwards.
Finally, the ability to play sports is not a requirement for most jobs. Subjects like English and computer skills are. Without a thorough grounding in these and other academic subjects, therefore, school leavers will find it difficult to get work. In contrast, the ability to play football or tennis, for example, is unlikely to lead to long term, well paid employment.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that there is no place for sports within the school curriculum. They should be pursued in students’ own free time outside school.
[253 words]
SAMPLE ANSWER 3
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, sports promote physical health. The exercise that children get from playing games like baseball and badminton not only strengthens their muscles and bones but also improves the circulation of the blood. This has a beneficial effect on the immune system. As a result, children who play sport are less likely to get sick and miss school.
Secondly, sports help children to develop valuable skills and attitudes. Team games like football and volleyball teach them to cooperate with other people in order to achieve a common goal, while individual sports such as tennis and athletics encourage them to monitor their own performance and work towards personal goals. As many sports are competitive, the children may experience the joys of winning and will certainly have to deal with the disappointment of losing. Having to obey the strict rules of each sport also teaches them the values of fair play, honesty and justice. All these skills and attitudes will help them to cope with the situations they will face when they leave school and go out into the wider world.
Thirdly, in order to learn successfully, children need regular breaks from studying. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to concentrate. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, however, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to focus on their studies again.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s education. To ensure that all children have the opportunity to benefit from this, sports should be included in the school curriculum.
[317 words]
SAMPLE ANSWER 4
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, time spent on sports can help children to study more effectively. Children find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to focus on the lesson. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, for example, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to concentrate on their studies again.
Secondly, if children do not play sports at school, they might not play them outside school either. Instead, they may spend their leisure time watching television, chatting on the Internet and playing computer games. Without the physical exercise provided by sports, their bodies will become weak and less resistant to disease. As a result, they may fall sick more often and miss school.
Thirdly, children need to be properly supervised while playing sports and this is unlikely to be possible outside school as most parents are too busy. Supervision is important because accidents can happen. Fights could break out. Weaker children could be intimidated or bullied. For reasons of safety, therefore, it is better for children to play sports in school under the eye of a teacher.
Finally, in order to learn the valuable life skills and attitudes that sports can teach them, children need the guidance of a suitable mentor. With such guidance, they can learn to work as a team, to set themselves personal goals and strive to achieve them, to win and lose gracefully, and learn the values of fair play, honesty and justice. This requires the educational skills of a trained teacher and it therefore best done at school.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s formal education and should therefore be included in the school curriculum.
[347 words]
Note:
This is considerably longer than the 250 words required for a Task 2 essay. It could be reduced by omitting one of the 4 body paragraphs.
SAMPLE ANSWER 1
I agree that a lot of time is wasted by school children doing sports at school. On the whole, I would say that sports activities should not be included in the school curriculum.
First of all, academic ability is now more important than ever. The job market has become so competitive that young people need high qualifications to find a good career. Consequently, children must maximize their study time. Periods spent doing Physical Education do not directly contribute to success in exams. They use up valuable time that could be spent working towards academic success.
Secondly, children can play sports and do physical exercise outside school. They do not require a teacher. All they need is some space, a park or a piece of land. Most cities have places where children can play. In fact, most children prefer playing sports, such as football or badminton, without a teacher watching over them.
Thirdly, many children really dislike sports. They are ashamed in PE classes where they have to compete with much bigger and stronger children. Sports in school can be humiliating for many children.
Some people argue that exercise is necessary to promote health. They say that we need to do sports at school to make sure children stay fit. However, there are many activities, like massage and meditation that also promote health. We do not include these in the school curriculum. Why should we include sports? For these reasons, I believe sports should be removed from the school timetable.
250 words
SAMPLE ANSWER 2
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be included in the school curriculum. Although children may indeed benefit from the physical exercise, I would argue that it is a waste of valuable time for them to do sports at school.
Firstly, if class time is allocated to physical education, less time will be available for subjects like maths, English, the sciences and computer literacy, which are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. To be successful in life, it is therefore essential that children should focus on these as much as possible while they are at school.
Secondly physical exercise is tiring, so when students return to class after PE they will not have enough energy left to concentrate fully on their lessons and may even fall asleep in class. As a result, they will not be able to study effectively. This not only wastes the time spent on playing sports but also that lost in class afterwards.
Finally, the ability to play sports is not a requirement for most jobs. Subjects like English and computer skills are. Without a thorough grounding in these and other academic subjects, therefore, school leavers will find it difficult to get work. In contrast, the ability to play football or tennis, for example, is unlikely to lead to long term, well paid employment.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that there is no place for sports within the school curriculum. They should be pursued in students’ own free time outside school.
[253 words]
SAMPLE ANSWER 3
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, sports promote physical health. The exercise that children get from playing games like baseball and badminton not only strengthens their muscles and bones but also improves the circulation of the blood. This has a beneficial effect on the immune system. As a result, children who play sport are less likely to get sick and miss school.
Secondly, sports help children to develop valuable skills and attitudes. Team games like football and volleyball teach them to cooperate with other people in order to achieve a common goal, while individual sports such as tennis and athletics encourage them to monitor their own performance and work towards personal goals. As many sports are competitive, the children may experience the joys of winning and will certainly have to deal with the disappointment of losing. Having to obey the strict rules of each sport also teaches them the values of fair play, honesty and justice. All these skills and attitudes will help them to cope with the situations they will face when they leave school and go out into the wider world.
Thirdly, in order to learn successfully, children need regular breaks from studying. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to concentrate. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, however, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to focus on their studies again.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s education. To ensure that all children have the opportunity to benefit from this, sports should be included in the school curriculum.
[317 words]
SAMPLE ANSWER 4
There has been considerable debate over the question of whether sports should be part of the school curriculum. In view of the obvious benefits of physical education, I would argue that it not a waste of time to teach sports at school.
Firstly, time spent on sports can help children to study more effectively. Children find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time. If they spend the whole school-day sitting in class they are likely to become sleepy and unable to focus on the lesson. After just half an hour of badminton or table tennis, for example, they will return to the classroom refreshed and able to concentrate on their studies again.
Secondly, if children do not play sports at school, they might not play them outside school either. Instead, they may spend their leisure time watching television, chatting on the Internet and playing computer games. Without the physical exercise provided by sports, their bodies will become weak and less resistant to disease. As a result, they may fall sick more often and miss school.
Thirdly, children need to be properly supervised while playing sports and this is unlikely to be possible outside school as most parents are too busy. Supervision is important because accidents can happen. Fights could break out. Weaker children could be intimidated or bullied. For reasons of safety, therefore, it is better for children to play sports in school under the eye of a teacher.
Finally, in order to learn the valuable life skills and attitudes that sports can teach them, children need the guidance of a suitable mentor. With such guidance, they can learn to work as a team, to set themselves personal goals and strive to achieve them, to win and lose gracefully, and learn the values of fair play, honesty and justice. This requires the educational skills of a trained teacher and it therefore best done at school.
In view of these arguments, it is clear that sports have an important part to play in a child’s formal education and should therefore be included in the school curriculum.
[347 words]
Note:
This is considerably longer than the 250 words required for a Task 2 essay. It could be reduced by omitting one of the 4 body paragraphs.
DOING SPORTS AT SCHOOL IS WASTED TIME. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE??
DOING SPORTS AT SCHOOL IS WASTED TIME. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE??
MEKS
In many schools, doing sports is common and sports have become part of the curriculum, and include both theory and practice. This, of course, takes a certain amount of time. Therefore, from my point of view, at school, students should focus on studying rather than spending time doing sports.
For a start, doing physical exercises at school can distract children’s attention from studying. They have to allocate an amount of time for both doing sports and learning, diverting their concentration into two different activities. For example, if on one day, they are scheduled to learn subjects and do sports, their attention will be diverted into those two activities. This will reduce their concentration for their studies.
Secondly, the learning process, which requires students to be active in class, can be less effective if children play sports. One reason is that after doing sports, learners feel tired and this condition, of course, makes it difficult for them to concentrate, which can cause the learning process to be ineffective because children will not fully pay attention to the lessons. The learning process may become a monologue and group discussions may not run effectively when children are tired. For example, if students find it difficult to focus, they might choose not to participate, just waiting until the end of the class, and the teacher will be the only speaker in the class.
Finally, Physical exercises are often done at a time which is effective for studying. In Indonesia, for example, sports are often done in the morning which, in my opinion, is better for learning. This is because children are fresher in the morning.
In conclusion, I strongly agree that sports should not be done at schools. Students should focus on their core activity which is studying.
269 words
MEKS
In many schools, doing sports is common and sports have become part of the curriculum, and include both theory and practice. This, of course, takes a certain amount of time. Therefore, from my point of view, at school, students should focus on studying rather than spending time doing sports.
For a start, doing physical exercises at school can distract children’s attention from studying. They have to allocate an amount of time for both doing sports and learning, diverting their concentration into two different activities. For example, if on one day, they are scheduled to learn subjects and do sports, their attention will be diverted into those two activities. This will reduce their concentration for their studies.
Secondly, the learning process, which requires students to be active in class, can be less effective if children play sports. One reason is that after doing sports, learners feel tired and this condition, of course, makes it difficult for them to concentrate, which can cause the learning process to be ineffective because children will not fully pay attention to the lessons. The learning process may become a monologue and group discussions may not run effectively when children are tired. For example, if students find it difficult to focus, they might choose not to participate, just waiting until the end of the class, and the teacher will be the only speaker in the class.
Finally, Physical exercises are often done at a time which is effective for studying. In Indonesia, for example, sports are often done in the morning which, in my opinion, is better for learning. This is because children are fresher in the morning.
In conclusion, I strongly agree that sports should not be done at schools. Students should focus on their core activity which is studying.
269 words
SHOULD MOTHERS STAY AT HOME AND LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN
Meks
Whether or not working mothers benefits society is still in dispute. Some people argue that working mothers have negative effects on society, whereas others contend that it brings advantages to society. In this essay, I would put forwards benefits of allowing mothers to work in paid employment.
For a start, working mothers benefits society by enhancing the quality of family, which is one component of society. The reason is that by working mothers can help husband in providing and fulfilling their family needs which can be used so as to improve their quality of life by improving their health and education. For example, improving health and knowledge follows from the fact that they can buy healthy food and books. Indeed, if people are healthy and well read, the society will develop faster.
Furthermore, mothers working in paid employment contribute in reducing the number of social problems by solving the main cause which is economic shortages. Mothers help to solve the main cause by providing and fulfilling family’s needs using income that they earn. When all needs can be met, people do not need to beg in the street or steal so social problems will be reduced. Another point, which is also essential, is that people living in areas with many social problems often do not feel safe because there is no guaranteed social security. As a consequence of reducing the number of social problems, people will feel safe and free to interact in their community in society.
It can be concluded that working mothers benefits society in terms of improving family’s quality and reducing the number of social problems. Thus, women should be allowed to work.
Whether or not working mothers benefits society is still in dispute. Some people argue that working mothers have negative effects on society, whereas others contend that it brings advantages to society. In this essay, I would put forwards benefits of allowing mothers to work in paid employment.
For a start, working mothers benefits society by enhancing the quality of family, which is one component of society. The reason is that by working mothers can help husband in providing and fulfilling their family needs which can be used so as to improve their quality of life by improving their health and education. For example, improving health and knowledge follows from the fact that they can buy healthy food and books. Indeed, if people are healthy and well read, the society will develop faster.
Furthermore, mothers working in paid employment contribute in reducing the number of social problems by solving the main cause which is economic shortages. Mothers help to solve the main cause by providing and fulfilling family’s needs using income that they earn. When all needs can be met, people do not need to beg in the street or steal so social problems will be reduced. Another point, which is also essential, is that people living in areas with many social problems often do not feel safe because there is no guaranteed social security. As a consequence of reducing the number of social problems, people will feel safe and free to interact in their community in society.
It can be concluded that working mothers benefits society in terms of improving family’s quality and reducing the number of social problems. Thus, women should be allowed to work.