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Nanti dulu. Itulah keunggulan tes TOEFL, tema apapun bisa masuk dalam soalnya. Tidak perlu menjadi pakar di bidang tersebut untuk bisa mengetahui jawabannya, karena tiap artikel menggunakan deskripsi yang jelas untuk memandu kamu menjawab soal. Seperti yang berikut ini:
SMART ENERGY
The next few decades will see great changes in the way energy is supplied and used. In some major oil producing nations, ‘peak oil’ has already been reached, and there are increasing fears of global warming. Consequently, many countries are focusing on the switch to a low carbon economy. This transition will lead to major changes in the supply and use of electricity. Firstly, there will be an increase in overall demand, as consumers switch from oil and gas to electricity to power their homes and vehicles. Secondly, there will be an increase in power generation, not only in terms of how much is generated, but also how it is generated, as there is growing electricity generation from renewable sources. To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart Grid technology. This system aims to provide the electricity industry with a better understanding of power generation and demand, and to use this information to create a more efficient power network.
Smart Grid technology basically involves the application of a computer system to the electricity network. The computer system can be used to collect information about supply and demand and improve engineer’s ability to manage the system. With better information about electricity demand, the network will be able to increase the amount of electricity delivered per unit generated, leading to potential reductions in fuel needs and carbon emissions. Moreover, the computer system will assist in reducing operational and maintenance costs.
Smart Grid technology offers benefits to the consumer too. They will be able to collect real-time information on their energy use for each appliance. Varying tariffs throughout the day will give customers the incentive to use appliances at times when supply greatly exceeds demand, leading to great reductions in bills. For example, they may use their washing machines at night. Smart meters can also be connected to the internet or telephone system, allowing customers to switch appliances on or off remotely. Furthermore, if houses are fitted with the apparatus to generate their own power, appliances can be set to run directly from the on-site power source, and any excess can be sold to the grid.
With these changes comes a range of challenges. The first involves managing the supply and demand. Sources of renewable energy, such as wind, wave and solar, are notoriously unpredictable, and nuclear power, which is also set to increase as nations switch to alternative energy sources, is inflexible. With oil and gas, it is relatively simple to increase the supply of energy to match the increasing demand during peak times of the day or year. With alternative sources, this is far more difficult, and may lead to blackouts or system collapse. Potential solutions include investigating new and efficient ways to store energy and encouraging consumers to use electricity at off-peak times.
A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are located in remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions, where there is currently a lack of electrical infrastructure. New infrastructures therefore must be built. Thankfully, with improved smart technology, this can be done more efficiently by reducing the reinforcement or construction costs.
Although Smart Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and test it are already underway. Consumers are currently testing the new smart meters which can be used in their homes to manage electricity use. There are also a number of demonstrations being planned to show how the smart technology could practically work, and trials are in place to test the new electrical infrastructure. It is likely that technology will be added in ‘layers’, starting with ‘quick win’ methods which will provide initial carbon savings, to be followed by more advanced systems at a later date. Cities are prime candidates for investment into smart energy, due to the high population density and high energy use. It is here where Smart Technology is likely to be promoted first, utilising a range of sustainable power sources, transport solutions and an infrastructure for charging electrically powered vehicles. The infrastructure is already changing fast. By the year 2050, changes in the energy supply will have transformed our homes, our roads and our behaviour.
1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Smart Grid technology to consumers?
Pilihan jawaban:
a. It can reduce their electricity bills.
b. It can tell them how much energy each appliance is using.
c. It can allow them to turn appliances on and off when they are not home.
d. It can reduce the amount of energy needed to power appliances.
b. It can tell them how much energy each appliance is using.
c. It can allow them to turn appliances on and off when they are not home.
d. It can reduce the amount of energy needed to power appliances.
Jawaban yang bukan merupakan keunggulan teknologi Smart Grid ada pada (D) karena tidak tercantum dalam bacaan.
2. In paragraph 5, what can be inferred about cities in the future?
Pilihan jawaban:
a. more people will be living in cities in the future than nowadays
b. people in cities will be using cars and buses powered by electricity
c. all buildings will generate their own electricity
d. Smart Grid technology will only be available in cities
b. people in cities will be using cars and buses powered by electricity
c. all buildings will generate their own electricity
d. Smart Grid technology will only be available in cities
Dalam paragraf tersebut diprediksi pada tahun 2050 seluruh kegiatan akan berbasis kelistrikan, sehingga jawaban yang tepat adalah (B).
3. What is the main idea of the final paragraph?
Pilihan jawaban:
a. The technologies which produce more benefits will be introduced first.
b. The cheapest technologies will be introduced first.
c. The technologies which are most difficult to put into place will be introduced first.
d. Technologically advanced systems will be introduced first.
b. The cheapest technologies will be introduced first.
c. The technologies which are most difficult to put into place will be introduced first.
d. Technologically advanced systems will be introduced first.
Teknologi terbarukan ini akan diaplikasikan pertama kali pada sector-sektor yang paling membutuhkan seperti transportasi, sehingga jawaban yang tepat adalah (A).
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Contoh:
__________ large natural lakes are found in the state of South Carolina.
(A) There are no
(B) Not the
(C) It is not
(D) No
(A) There are no
(B) Not the
(C) It is not
(D) No
Jawab: D. Jangan terkecoh menjawab A karena jika A maka verbnya dobel, are pertama dan are found. No bearti not any.
When painting a fresco, an artist is applied paint directly to the damp plaster of a wall.
Jawab: B. Seharusnya applied. Jika is applied artinya pasif.
Soal latihan
1. Martha Graham, ____________ of the pioneers of modern dance, didn’t begin dancing until she was 21.
(A) who, as one
(B) she was
(C) one
(D) was one
Jawab: C. Titik-titik adalah apositif sehingga pakai one. Subjek adalah Marta Graham, verb-nya didn’t begin …
2. There are thousand of different types of roses.
Jawab: B. are adalah plual, maka subjeknya harus plural yaitu thousands.
3. Sponges have neither headsor separate body organs.
Jawab: C. Seharusnya nor
4. Tiger moths __________ wings marked with stripes or spots.
(A) have
(B) with
(C) their
(D) whose
(A) have
(B) with
(C) their
(D) whose
Jawab: A. Subjek adalah plural, maka pakai have.
5. The first recorded use of natural gas to light street lamps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in 1825.
Jawab: C. Kelebihan subjek it.
6. Most of Annie Jump Cannon’s career as an astronomer involved the observation, classification, and _________________.
(A) she analyzed stars
(B) the stars’ analysis
(C) stars were analyzed
(D) analysis of stars
(A) she analyzed stars
(B) the stars’ analysis
(C) stars were analyzed
(D) analysis of stars
Jawab: D. Paralel, semua noun. Analysis adalah noun, analyze adalah verb.
7. The French Quarter is the most famous and the most old section of New Orleans.
Jawab: C. Seharusnya the oldest.
8. Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed.
Jawab: C. Seharusnya in which (konektor adjective clause). Setelah konektor adalah subjek.
9. There are several races of giraffes, but there are only one species.
Jawab: D. Seharusnya is karena subjeknya one.
10. Platinum is harder than copper and is almost as pliable __________.
(A) gold
(B) than gold
(C) as gold
(D) gold is
(A) gold
(B) than gold
(C) as gold
(D) gold is
Jawab: C. as + adj + as ….
11. Many communities are dependent on groundwater __________ from wells for their water supply.
(A) that obtained
(B) obtained
(C) is obtained
(D) obtain it
(A) that obtained
(B) obtained
(C) is obtained
(D) obtain it
Jawab: B. …groundwater which is obtained from …
12. Boolean algebra is most often used to solve problems in logic, probability, and engineer.
Jawab: D. Paralel, seharusnya engineering (bidang ilmu), bukan engineer (orang/insinyur).
13. There were __________ federal laws regulating mining practices until 1872.
(A) none
(B) not
(C) no
(D) nor
(A) none
(B) not
(C) no
(D) nor
Jawab: C. No artinya not any
14. A number of the materials used in manufacturing paint arepotential dangerous if mishandled.
Jawab: C. Seharusnya potentially (adverb), bukan potential (adjective), karena dangerous juga adjective.
15. __________ experimental studies of the aging process, psychologist Ross McFarland determined that people could work productively much longer than had previously been thought.
(A) In that
(B) Through
(C) Since
(D) Into
(A) In that
(B) Through
(C) Since
(D) Into
Jawab: B.
16. Despite they are small, ponies are strong and have great stamina.
Jawab: A. Despite is only used before noun phrases. An adverb-clause konektor (although) must be used with a clause.
17. Physical therapists help patients relearn how to use their bodies after disease or injure.
Jawab: D. Seharusnya injury (noun), bukan injure (verb).
18. Designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the _______________
(A) United States was given the Statue of Liberty by the people of France
(B) people of France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States
(C) Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by the people of France
(D) French people presented the United States with a gift, the Statue of Liberty
(B) people of France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States
(C) Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by the people of France
(D) French people presented the United States with a gift, the Statue of Liberty
Jawab: C. Design by artinya subjeknya adalah patung, bukan orang.
19. In 1791, Quebec was divided into two sections, Upper Canada and Lower Canada, _____________ were ruled by elected assemblies.
(A) they both
(B) both of them
(C) in which both
(D) both of which
(A) they both
(B) both of them
(C) in which both
(D) both of which
Jawab: D. in which konektor adjective clause
20. __________ quicksand can be found all over the world, little was known about its composition until recently.
(A) Except
(B) Although
(C) Even
(D) Despite
(A) Except
(B) Although
(C) Even
(D) Despite
Jawab: B. Konektor menyatakan kontradiksi. Even though would also be correct.
21. ________________ are a form of carbon has been known since the late eighteenth century.
(A) Diamonds
(B) Because diamonds
(C) That diamonds
(D) Diamonds, which
(B) Because diamonds
(C) That diamonds
(D) Diamonds, which
Jawab: C. This sentence can be completed correctly only with a noun clause introduced by the konektor That.
22. In the late nineteenth century, many public buildings, especially that on college campuses, were built in the Romanesque Revival style of architecture.
Jaawab: A. The pronoun refers to a plural noun phrase (public buildings), so the plural pronoun those must be used.
23. Not only ____________________ places of beauty, but they also serve scientific and educational purposes as well.
(A) are botanical gardens
(B) botanical gardens to be
(C) botanical gardens are
(D) to be botanical gardens
(A) are botanical gardens
(B) botanical gardens to be
(C) botanical gardens are
(D) to be botanical gardens
Jawab: A. Pakai are dulu baru subjek (dibalik) karena kalimat dimulai dengan negatif.
24. Since 1908, breeders set out to produce chickens that could survive Canada’s cold climate.
Jawab: A. The verb in this sentence is in the past tense to indicate that something occurred at a specific time in the past. The preposition In should therefore replace Since. Since is used with the present perfect tense.
25. There was once a widespread believe that all lizards were poisonous.
Jawab:B. The noun belief should be used in place of the verb believe.
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