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Reading Strategies
Written By Agus on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 | 3:07 PM
dalam reading test terdapat 5 strategi diantranya adalah :
1. Mengidentifikasi ide dan topik utama.
contoh pertanayaan tentang idea
a. paragraph1 ......... tell us about....
b. The main idea of the paragraph is......
c. Thetopic of the paragraph is....
ide utama sangat sering muncul dalam kalimat induk sedangkan topik sering muncul dalam bentuk frase - frase. karena muncul dalam bentuk kalimat induk, maka ide utama tak mungkin muncul dalam bentuk anak kalimat. cara mengetahui anak kalimat:
a. Diawali dengan konjungsi atau kata sambung : because, since, although, when, if , while, dsb.
kalau anak kalimat berada di awal , maka induk kalimat selalu di belakang dengan "koma" (,) contoh because many people need to keep their money safe, induk kalimat .......
b. Diawali dengan preposisi : in, under, at, before, after, ror, up, dsb.
contoh : After the pollutan came to the river, induk kalimat...........
c. Diawali dengan kalimat sambung : that, who, whice, where, dsb
contoh : I know the problem that they talked yesterday.
d. Diawali dengan kata ganti : it, they, he, she, that, these,those, dsb.
contoh : The moon travels around the earth once omonth. It moves in a complete circle.
e. Diawali dengan kata yang bermakna contoh : for example, for instance, such as, like as, ds
# Menentukan ide dan topik utama.
a. Tehknik Deduktif
Deduktif adalah suatu tehknik yang mengungkapkan pernyataan umum kemudian didukung oleh fakta - fakta yang lebi rinci. tehknik ini sangat bermanfaat untuk menemukan ide utama bacaan listening.
b. TehknikInduktif
dengan tehknik ini kita dapat mengungkapkan dari fakta - fakta yang adakemudian di tarii satu kesimpulan umum.
2. Menjawab Detil
a. biasakan membaca pertanyaan dulu, kemudian sambil membaca sambil menemukan bacaanya.
b. kalau ada kata yang tidak tahu artinya jangan teralu di pikirkan karena mungkin kata itu tidak ditanyakan., jika di tanyakan maka tindakan yg dilakukan adalah menebak arti kata itu dengan memahami konsep kalimat
c. kalo ada pertanyaan mana yg benar / salah masing 2x jawaban harus di cek satu2x.
3. Menemukan makna kata
caranya:
1. Definition Clue
artinya klue yang mengkontekan makna yang berdasarkan definisi kata tersebut.
2. comparison clue
artinya kita dapat menemukan makana kata yang mendukung kata - kata seperti also atau like yang membandingkan dua ide yang mirip.
3. Contras Clue
penanda ini sering sekali ditandai oleh beberapa kata seperti : but, however, not, on the other hand, unlike,instead
contoh my jeans are filthly, but my T-shirt is clean
yang dibandingkan kata filthly dan clean
4. example clue
dengan ini kita akan memperoleh informsi tamabahan , contoh such as, for instance.
1. Mengidentifikasi ide dan topik utama.
contoh pertanayaan tentang idea
a. paragraph1 ......... tell us about....
b. The main idea of the paragraph is......
c. Thetopic of the paragraph is....
ide utama sangat sering muncul dalam kalimat induk sedangkan topik sering muncul dalam bentuk frase - frase. karena muncul dalam bentuk kalimat induk, maka ide utama tak mungkin muncul dalam bentuk anak kalimat. cara mengetahui anak kalimat:
a. Diawali dengan konjungsi atau kata sambung : because, since, although, when, if , while, dsb.
kalau anak kalimat berada di awal , maka induk kalimat selalu di belakang dengan "koma" (,) contoh because many people need to keep their money safe, induk kalimat .......
b. Diawali dengan preposisi : in, under, at, before, after, ror, up, dsb.
contoh : After the pollutan came to the river, induk kalimat...........
c. Diawali dengan kalimat sambung : that, who, whice, where, dsb
contoh : I know the problem that they talked yesterday.
d. Diawali dengan kata ganti : it, they, he, she, that, these,those, dsb.
contoh : The moon travels around the earth once omonth. It moves in a complete circle.
e. Diawali dengan kata yang bermakna contoh : for example, for instance, such as, like as, ds
# Menentukan ide dan topik utama.
a. Tehknik Deduktif
Deduktif adalah suatu tehknik yang mengungkapkan pernyataan umum kemudian didukung oleh fakta - fakta yang lebi rinci. tehknik ini sangat bermanfaat untuk menemukan ide utama bacaan listening.
b. TehknikInduktif
dengan tehknik ini kita dapat mengungkapkan dari fakta - fakta yang adakemudian di tarii satu kesimpulan umum.
2. Menjawab Detil
a. biasakan membaca pertanyaan dulu, kemudian sambil membaca sambil menemukan bacaanya.
b. kalau ada kata yang tidak tahu artinya jangan teralu di pikirkan karena mungkin kata itu tidak ditanyakan., jika di tanyakan maka tindakan yg dilakukan adalah menebak arti kata itu dengan memahami konsep kalimat
c. kalo ada pertanyaan mana yg benar / salah masing 2x jawaban harus di cek satu2x.
3. Menemukan makna kata
caranya:
1. Definition Clue
artinya klue yang mengkontekan makna yang berdasarkan definisi kata tersebut.
2. comparison clue
artinya kita dapat menemukan makana kata yang mendukung kata - kata seperti also atau like yang membandingkan dua ide yang mirip.
3. Contras Clue
penanda ini sering sekali ditandai oleh beberapa kata seperti : but, however, not, on the other hand, unlike,instead
contoh my jeans are filthly, but my T-shirt is clean
yang dibandingkan kata filthly dan clean
4. example clue
dengan ini kita akan memperoleh informsi tamabahan , contoh such as, for instance.
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Uncountable Nouns
Written By Agus on Thursday, March 19, 2009 | 5:25 PM
Uncountable Nouns adalah benda yang tidak dapat di hitung contohnya seperti milk, sugar, water, ect. an other sample are :
- music, art, love, happiness
- advice, information, news
- furniture, luggage
- rice, sugar, butter, water
- electricity, gas, power
- money, currency
penggunaan uncountable pada kata similar / tunggal :
- This news is very important.
- Your luggage looks heavy
kita juga bisa menggunakan a little and much
- I've got a little money.
- I haven't got much rice.
exercice
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Countable Nouns
Countable Nouns adalah benda yang dapat dihitung contohnya seperti :
* dog, cat, animal, man, person
* bottle, box, litre
* coin, note, dollar
* cup, plate, fork
* table, chair, suitcase, bag
Countable nouns can be singular or plural/ benda yg dapat dihitung bisa berupa jamak atau tunggal contohnya :
* My dog is playing.
* My dogs are hungry.
kita bisa menggunakan a/an with countable nouns:
* A dog is an animal.
ketika sebuah countable noun adalah singular, kita harus menggunakan kata seperti a/the/my/this with it:
* I want an orange. (not I want orange.)
* Where is my bottle? (not Where is bottle?)
ketika sebuah countable noun adalah plural, we can use it alone:
* I like oranges.
* Bottles can break.
We can use some and any with countable nouns:
* I've got some dollars.
* Have you got any pens?
We can use a few and many with countable nouns:
* I've got a few dollars.
* I haven't got many pens.
EXERCISE 1
* dog, cat, animal, man, person
* bottle, box, litre
* coin, note, dollar
* cup, plate, fork
* table, chair, suitcase, bag
Countable nouns can be singular or plural/ benda yg dapat dihitung bisa berupa jamak atau tunggal contohnya :
* My dog is playing.
* My dogs are hungry.
kita bisa menggunakan a/an with countable nouns:
* A dog is an animal.
ketika sebuah countable noun adalah singular, kita harus menggunakan kata seperti a/the/my/this with it:
* I want an orange. (not I want orange.)
* Where is my bottle? (not Where is bottle?)
ketika sebuah countable noun adalah plural, we can use it alone:
* I like oranges.
* Bottles can break.
We can use some and any with countable nouns:
* I've got some dollars.
* Have you got any pens?
We can use a few and many with countable nouns:
* I've got a few dollars.
* I haven't got many pens.
EXERCISE 1
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toefl reading strategies
Written By Agus on Sunday, March 8, 2009 | 9:23 PM
A debate is raging in my classes on how to attack the TOEFL Reading section. In CESL we still have the Institutional TOEFL, which gives a Reading section, 50 questions, 55 minutes, questions divided into about 5-8 distinct passages, 6-10 questions each, more or less.
As far as I know, the difficulty is evenly and randomly distributed, both within each set of questions, and throughout the entire section, so that if passage one is statistically harder than passage two, it's only a coincidence, and may not hold up on every test. The questions are distributed in relative spatial order, that is, questions derived from line 4 will appear before questions derived from line 7, but questions from the entire passage could be placed anywhere, and are.
The three pertinent attack strategies are:
1. Read the entire passage once through, trying to get main idea and purpose of the paragraphs; if you are unable to, read again. THEN do the questions. (this is my favorite)
2. Read the questions first. Then you know what you're looking for as you read.
3. Read the first and last sentence of each paragraph before you start. That way you know what the main purpose of the passage is.
I have vocally chosen #1 but told my students, by all means, practice a lot; try all three; do whatever works best. It's my impression that #2 and #3 were originally developed for native speakers (for use on tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.); because they have quicker and better inferencing and skimming skills, they can spot it more easily when the first sentence doesn't match the rest of the paragraph, or when a question requires careful clue-digging. But I feel that for international students, particularly lower-level ones trying to improve from 420 to 480, #2 & #3 are not the best choices.
I am curious about what the TOEFL world says about this issue. I would like to do research. I would like to know more.
Here's another question: Is using CCCCC at the end, still better than BBBBB? or AAAAAA? I stuck my neck out and said no, TOEFL was onto that, long ago, and changed it to get the CCCCs & teach them a lesson. Besides, if you get to the end, and have to go CCCCCC, you've already lost. You're staying in AE2. You failed to follow the cardinal rule of TOEFL Reading, which is FINISH & GET THE EASY ONES. You're a poor gambler. You shouldn't even be asking that question!
More later. By the way, it's an open debate. Your comments are welcome. Any pertinent sources, etc. would also be appreciated.
source : http://tomleveretts.blogspot.com
As far as I know, the difficulty is evenly and randomly distributed, both within each set of questions, and throughout the entire section, so that if passage one is statistically harder than passage two, it's only a coincidence, and may not hold up on every test. The questions are distributed in relative spatial order, that is, questions derived from line 4 will appear before questions derived from line 7, but questions from the entire passage could be placed anywhere, and are.
The three pertinent attack strategies are:
1. Read the entire passage once through, trying to get main idea and purpose of the paragraphs; if you are unable to, read again. THEN do the questions. (this is my favorite)
2. Read the questions first. Then you know what you're looking for as you read.
3. Read the first and last sentence of each paragraph before you start. That way you know what the main purpose of the passage is.
I have vocally chosen #1 but told my students, by all means, practice a lot; try all three; do whatever works best. It's my impression that #2 and #3 were originally developed for native speakers (for use on tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.); because they have quicker and better inferencing and skimming skills, they can spot it more easily when the first sentence doesn't match the rest of the paragraph, or when a question requires careful clue-digging. But I feel that for international students, particularly lower-level ones trying to improve from 420 to 480, #2 & #3 are not the best choices.
I am curious about what the TOEFL world says about this issue. I would like to do research. I would like to know more.
Here's another question: Is using CCCCC at the end, still better than BBBBB? or AAAAAA? I stuck my neck out and said no, TOEFL was onto that, long ago, and changed it to get the CCCCs & teach them a lesson. Besides, if you get to the end, and have to go CCCCCC, you've already lost. You're staying in AE2. You failed to follow the cardinal rule of TOEFL Reading, which is FINISH & GET THE EASY ONES. You're a poor gambler. You shouldn't even be asking that question!
More later. By the way, it's an open debate. Your comments are welcome. Any pertinent sources, etc. would also be appreciated.
source : http://tomleveretts.blogspot.com
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Reading is Strategic
We change our reading strategies (processes) depending on why we're reading. If we are reading an instruction manual, we usually read one step at a time and then try to do whatever the instructions tell us. If we are reading a novel, we don't tend to read for informative details. If we a reading a biology textbook, we read for understanding both of concepts and details (particularly if we expected to be tested over our comprehension of the material.)
Our goals for reading will affect the way we read a text. Not only do we read for the intended message, but we also construct a meaning that is valuable in terms of our purpose for reading the text.
Strategic reading also allows us to speed up or slow down, depending on our goals for reading (e.g. scanning newspaper headlines v. Carefully perusing a feature story).
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Reading Strategies for Different Types of Questions
There are several types of questions on most tests. Let’s look at some of
these and identify a strategy to help answer the questions.
1. Multiple-Choice Questions. These questions require you to select one
answer from several possibilities. First, read the question then read all
the options before choosing an answer. If the multiple-choice question
is about a story or long article, go back to the article and skim for
information from the questions. If there are pictures, maps, or graphs
on the page, be sure you understand what information you need to
answer the question. (Show learners a sample of a multiple-choice
question.)
2. Main Idea Questions. These types of questions usually ask about paragraphs
that you have read. The main idea is the subject that you are
reading about. The main idea can be stated or it can be implied. Sometimes
you can find the main idea easily because it is stated in the first
paragraph. However, if it is not stated, but implied, you will need to
carefully read the entire passage. Use the STAR method. Stop—Slow
down and relax. Think—Think it through. Think about each sentence.
How are all the sentences related? Act—Skim the passage and ask what
is the writer trying to say? Choose the best answer. Review—When you
have completed the section, go back and quickly review your work.
3. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions. Read the sentence with each of the
choices then select the one that makes the most sense.
4. Questions that refer to visuals. Read all the charts, maps, posters, diagrams,
and pictures. Be sure to look for the most important information
on the visual. There may be a lot of information presented, but
try to narrow the information down to the most important. For example,
if the visual is an advertisement from the paper, look carefully to
find what the ad is about. Does the visual explain what the passage is
about? Does the visual give you information that is not in the passage?
You will need to understand what the question is asking. This will give
you the clues you need to answer the question. You may have to take
your answer directly from the visual or you may have to analyze the
information on the visual in order to answer the question.
these and identify a strategy to help answer the questions.
1. Multiple-Choice Questions. These questions require you to select one
answer from several possibilities. First, read the question then read all
the options before choosing an answer. If the multiple-choice question
is about a story or long article, go back to the article and skim for
information from the questions. If there are pictures, maps, or graphs
on the page, be sure you understand what information you need to
answer the question. (Show learners a sample of a multiple-choice
question.)
2. Main Idea Questions. These types of questions usually ask about paragraphs
that you have read. The main idea is the subject that you are
reading about. The main idea can be stated or it can be implied. Sometimes
you can find the main idea easily because it is stated in the first
paragraph. However, if it is not stated, but implied, you will need to
carefully read the entire passage. Use the STAR method. Stop—Slow
down and relax. Think—Think it through. Think about each sentence.
How are all the sentences related? Act—Skim the passage and ask what
is the writer trying to say? Choose the best answer. Review—When you
have completed the section, go back and quickly review your work.
3. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions. Read the sentence with each of the
choices then select the one that makes the most sense.
4. Questions that refer to visuals. Read all the charts, maps, posters, diagrams,
and pictures. Be sure to look for the most important information
on the visual. There may be a lot of information presented, but
try to narrow the information down to the most important. For example,
if the visual is an advertisement from the paper, look carefully to
find what the ad is about. Does the visual explain what the passage is
about? Does the visual give you information that is not in the passage?
You will need to understand what the question is asking. This will give
you the clues you need to answer the question. You may have to take
your answer directly from the visual or you may have to analyze the
information on the visual in order to answer the question.
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Reading Strategies
Overview: This lesson on the reading standard and reading strategies
will be specific to taking standardized tests.We all know that reading is a
critical skill, but if adults are unable to use reading strategies to improve
their test-taking skills, their performance will always be hindered.
Educational Goal: The goal of this lesson is for the learners (1) identify specific
strategies that would improve their test-taking ability and (2) respond
positively to the information and how it relates to their lives and goals.
Objectives:
Cognitive: — Define reading.
— Summarize reading strategies that would improve their
test-taking skills.
Affective: — Receive and listen to the information.
— Respond to the value of the reading strategies.
Skill Connections: The learners will read with understanding, interpret
written information, and identify strategies to monitor their comprehension.
Learners will listen actively and ask questions. This lesson has connections
with the Tennessee KSA – Reading, GED – Reading, and the EFF
Standard – Read With Understanding. (Appendix II)
Teaching Strategy: The teacher will use a variety of reading material to
demonstrate the different purposes for reading. There are many factors
that can hinder a learner’s performance on a test. Often the learner does
not understand the question that is being asked, or she is unfamiliar with
the format of the test.
critical skill, but if adults are unable to use reading strategies to improve
their test-taking skills, their performance will always be hindered.
Educational Goal: The goal of this lesson is for the learners (1) identify specific
strategies that would improve their test-taking ability and (2) respond
positively to the information and how it relates to their lives and goals.
Objectives:
Cognitive: — Define reading.
— Summarize reading strategies that would improve their
test-taking skills.
Affective: — Receive and listen to the information.
— Respond to the value of the reading strategies.
Skill Connections: The learners will read with understanding, interpret
written information, and identify strategies to monitor their comprehension.
Learners will listen actively and ask questions. This lesson has connections
with the Tennessee KSA – Reading, GED – Reading, and the EFF
Standard – Read With Understanding. (Appendix II)
Teaching Strategy: The teacher will use a variety of reading material to
demonstrate the different purposes for reading. There are many factors
that can hinder a learner’s performance on a test. Often the learner does
not understand the question that is being asked, or she is unfamiliar with
the format of the test.
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Perjalana Pulang dari Jember
kita sedang bersiap-siap pindah insus dari jember menuju problolinggo jatim
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Tentor Terlucu
Siganteng ini merupakan salah satu tentor yang sangat lucu karena dimanapun dan dalam waktu kapanpun bisa membuat suasana menjadi hidup dan ramai
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kinds of TOEFL strategies
Written By Agus on Thursday, March 5, 2009 | 10:16 AM
First of all do not study for this exam for more than a week.
This is really sufficient. The material I used was Kaplan, Longman, Cambridge.
Most of this material can be found on the net and downloaded for free.
Cambridge tests were very close to real tests.
Here are specific strategies I used:
Reading:
1)Scan the passage in 2-3 minutes. This includes reading first & last passage completely, and reading first and last lines of remaining paragraphs. Get the sense of main idea, structure or organization of passage.
2)15 minutes complete all the questions.
3)Review the questions 2 minutes.
4)Need to be careful about chart / summary questions.
5)Vocabulary / reference questions should be tackeled fast.
6)Answer to specific detail question should always be located in passage.
7)Answers to NOT or EXCEPT questions are generally found in options C or D.
8)Take a moment for deep breathing before starting new passage. This helps keeping concentration intact.
Listening:
1)Note taking is most important.
2)Pay attention to Main idea and details that associate with main idea while listening to lectures. There will be sure question on main idea, some classification, or organization of lecture. Also it is important to note the examples that are cited to support the ideas.
3)In campus situation. Purpose of the visit is often the first question asked.Keep attention to idiomatic expressions used. Observe the speaker’s intonation to find out important parts. These are often stressed. Student meets prof, librarian, counsellor. Pay attention to students problem. What is suggested by prof , librarian or counsellor to do next.
4)Be careful about the questions where multiple answers are correct / chart / organization type questions. Notes should directly help you answer these.
Speaking:
1)Task 1: Some background preparation is must. Think about the 50-52 topics available in forum before going for the test. Include one example. My breakup is 2-3 sentences about the main topic.2-3 sentences about example. 1 sentence conclusion.
2)Task 2: Take any position quickly. 2-3 sentences about position (agree/ disagree) , 2-3 sentences about example. 1 sentence conclusion.
3)Task 3: (Follow the template) There is an announcement / notice regarding (Situation) posted on … notice board. The man and woman are discussing this announcement / notice. What to note : From reading passage note only what the notice is about. ( increase in fares / cancellation of prof Allen’s lecture). State women’s opinion . Reasons… in the format First…, Second…, last….Therefore, because of aforesaid reasons women feels..(opinion)
4)Task 4: Read the passage and grasp main idea. Write down main idea. (3-4 words). Lecture take notes. Start with opening sentence. The lecture and the passage discuss… ideas….. During the break think of the answer from the lecture notes. To conclude major ..difference / similarity / point is..
5)Task 5: Describe the women’s problem 1-2 sentences. Man suggests following solutions to women’s problem. First.. Second…Third… etc. If I were her/ him … I would do … first / second or third…because…doing this would help women solve (her problem).
6)Task 6: In this academic lecture on “ “ , professor discusses …most important is taking notes and identifying main idea, supporting ideas, and example.
This is really sufficient. The material I used was Kaplan, Longman, Cambridge.
Most of this material can be found on the net and downloaded for free.
Cambridge tests were very close to real tests.
Here are specific strategies I used:
Reading:
1)Scan the passage in 2-3 minutes. This includes reading first & last passage completely, and reading first and last lines of remaining paragraphs. Get the sense of main idea, structure or organization of passage.
2)15 minutes complete all the questions.
3)Review the questions 2 minutes.
4)Need to be careful about chart / summary questions.
5)Vocabulary / reference questions should be tackeled fast.
6)Answer to specific detail question should always be located in passage.
7)Answers to NOT or EXCEPT questions are generally found in options C or D.
8)Take a moment for deep breathing before starting new passage. This helps keeping concentration intact.
Listening:
1)Note taking is most important.
2)Pay attention to Main idea and details that associate with main idea while listening to lectures. There will be sure question on main idea, some classification, or organization of lecture. Also it is important to note the examples that are cited to support the ideas.
3)In campus situation. Purpose of the visit is often the first question asked.Keep attention to idiomatic expressions used. Observe the speaker’s intonation to find out important parts. These are often stressed. Student meets prof, librarian, counsellor. Pay attention to students problem. What is suggested by prof , librarian or counsellor to do next.
4)Be careful about the questions where multiple answers are correct / chart / organization type questions. Notes should directly help you answer these.
Speaking:
1)Task 1: Some background preparation is must. Think about the 50-52 topics available in forum before going for the test. Include one example. My breakup is 2-3 sentences about the main topic.2-3 sentences about example. 1 sentence conclusion.
2)Task 2: Take any position quickly. 2-3 sentences about position (agree/ disagree) , 2-3 sentences about example. 1 sentence conclusion.
3)Task 3: (Follow the template) There is an announcement / notice regarding (Situation) posted on … notice board. The man and woman are discussing this announcement / notice. What to note : From reading passage note only what the notice is about. ( increase in fares / cancellation of prof Allen’s lecture). State women’s opinion . Reasons… in the format First…, Second…, last….Therefore, because of aforesaid reasons women feels..(opinion)
4)Task 4: Read the passage and grasp main idea. Write down main idea. (3-4 words). Lecture take notes. Start with opening sentence. The lecture and the passage discuss… ideas….. During the break think of the answer from the lecture notes. To conclude major ..difference / similarity / point is..
5)Task 5: Describe the women’s problem 1-2 sentences. Man suggests following solutions to women’s problem. First.. Second…Third… etc. If I were her/ him … I would do … first / second or third…because…doing this would help women solve (her problem).
6)Task 6: In this academic lecture on “ “ , professor discusses …most important is taking notes and identifying main idea, supporting ideas, and example.
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Specifics of Reading Comprehension
You will be given 44 or 60 questions in 70 or 90 minutes. This section contains reading passages of varying difficulty and questions about the passages. This section is not computer-adaptive, so you'll be able to go back to previous questions within the section if you want to. It's meant to measure your ability to read and understand short passages similar in topic and style to those that ETS thinks North American college and university students encounter in their courses. After you have read a passage and are ready to answer the questions, both the passage and the questions will appear on the screen together. Some questions require that you interact with the text on the screen. For example: You may be asked to choose (click on) an appropriate word or sentence in the text, or you may be asked to indicate the best place within the text for an additonal sentence. Other questions will be multiple choice where you choose the best of four possible answers. Questions are linear, so you can skip a question or go back to check or change previously answered questions.
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Regular Reading
If we can do it, you can too ...
multiple choice--main ideas/detailsexplicit and implied information
Computer-Specific Reading
Insert a sentence in a paragraph.
Click on a word (pronoun referent), phrase, sentence or paragraph.
source : esl.about.com
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Specifics of Writing
You will be given 30 minutes for one essay. On this section, You have to write an essay about an assigned essay topic. You are given the option of typing your essay on the same computer where you take the multiple choice sections or handwriting your essay on an answer sheet provided. You also can use scratch paper for making notes or outlining your essay, but notes on this paper are not scored.
This section measures your ability to write a clear, coherent English essay on an assigned topic. Your essay is scored according to its grammatical correctness and writing style, as well as the content of your ideas and your ability to support them with good examples. More than 100 possible writing topics are listed in the TOEFL Bulletin of Information so you can become familiar with them in advance. The topic is given on the day of the test, and is presented on the computer screen.
Students are given a topic and 30 minutes to write or type a response.
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Specifics of Structure
You will be given 20 or 25 questions in 15 or 20 minutes. There are two types of questions in this section: Sentence Completion and Error Identification. Most questions in this section have four answer choices, and you will choose your answer on the screen by using the mouse and clicking on the answer you think is best. However, some of the questions have special directions for answering. In such cases, follow the directions which will appear on the screen. This section is meant to measure your ability to recognize "Standard Written English" - the language used in academic textbooks.
Regular Structure
Underlined sentences--mark the error
Sentence completion
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Specifics of Listening
You will be given 30 or 50 questions with either 20 or 30 minutes although you will spend a total of 40 or 60 minutes on this section, because the time spent listening to the prompts for the questions is counted separately. The total amount of time left to answer all the questions in the section will appear on the computer in a clock-like display.
This section contains two parts: Part A short conversations; and Part B longer conversations and talks. You will use individually controlled headphones to listen to the test. As you listen, pictures of the speakers and other related information will appear on the screen. You will hear the questions on your headphones and see them on the screen at the same time. You can use as much time as you need to answer a question, but there is an overall time limit for each section. So, it is best to answer quickly as without rushing. Each question in this section has four answer choices. You will choose your answer on the screen by using the mouse and clicking on the oval next to the best answer choice. Questions are presented one at a time. You must answer each question as it appears. You cannot skip a question or go back to previous questions.You are not allowed to take notes or have any paper at your computer during this section.
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TOEFL Test Tips and Techniques
he information offered in this Tactics and Strategies Report is intended for general educational purposes only. No warranty is either expressed or implied about the benefits to be obtained from using this information as a study aid for the TOEFL.
These tips should only be used as an adjunct mechanism for preparing to take the TOEFL and obtain the best possible score. Students should also practice speaking English, listening to English, and reading printed materials in English. Further, you should study vocabulary words, as well as the fundamentals of English language word construction (prefixes, roots, and suffixes).
OVERALL TEST TACTICS:
1. Learn the section directions now. Use the time saved during the test to work on questions.
2. Successful answers to the earliest questions in computer adaptive versions of the test
will lead to higher scores.
3. Do not write on any test booklet or materials.
4. Use the process of elimination to decide which answers are wrong.
5. In the computer adaptive section, Double check your work and answer before you click on the screen bubble. You cannot skip any question and you cannot go back after you've answered a question.
6. Answer every question, making educated guesses if you have to. Just try to eliminate one or more choices before guessing.
7. Don't spend too much time on any one question. You should spend only seconds on the easiest questions, and hesitate to spend more than 1/2 minute on even the hardest ones.
8. Practice, practice, practice!
9. Bring a watch to the test center. You can't be guaranteed that there'll be a working clock there.
10. Bring a couple of IDs to the test center. Make sure at least one of the pictures actually looks like you. Also bring any authorization voucher you may have received from the Educational Testing Service.
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SPECIFIC SECTIONAL STRATEGIES
SENTENCE COMPLETION:
1. If there is no main verb, you should first identify the 'subject' of the sentence.
Then, you can eliminate any choice that does not contain a conjugated verb.
Further, any selected conjugated verb must agree with the subject (in number and tense).
2. If there is no main subject, you should identify what the verb in the sentence is.
Then plug in the choices and verify that the one you select agrees with the verb.
3. Eliminate choices that contain extra words, especially pronouns, verbs, or modifiers.
4. If the sentence contains a main subject and a main verb, you should eliminate any choice
that is an incorrect part of speech, or does not agree in form, number, or tense
with the rest of the sentence.
5. If the sentence contains neither a main subject nor a main verb, you can eliminate any
choice that does not provide both a subject and a verb, and does not agree completely
with the remainder of the sentence.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION:
1. Learn about verb tense and agreement. Each verb must agree (in tense, form, number)
with the noun it references.
2. Observe whether a noun is singular or plural. Learn the most common 'collective' nouns (such as money, or audience, or amount) that refer to a group or quantity of things or people.
3. Learn about pronouns. They must agree with the noun they replace in number, case, and gender.
4. Recognize when a pronoun is required in a sentence.
Missing pronouns are a common error that may be seen in questions.
5. Learn also when a pronoun is not necessary.
Extra pronouns are often added after a noun in a sentence, as they sometimes are in other languages.
6. Be wary of questions that use a noun in place of a verb form; many words look very close to one another.
7. Be wary of questions that confuse an adjective for an adverb, or a noun for an adjective.
8. Items in a list or series must be in the same grammatical form.
This usually appears as a series of sentence elements separated by commas.
9. When a sentence indicates a quantity of a countable noun, you should use words like fewer or many or number.
10. When a sentence indicates a quantity of a non countable noun, you should use words like much, amount, or less.
11. When comparing two items, use the -er ending for comparisons.
12. When comparing three or more items, use the -est ending for comparisons
SOURCE : www.testinfo.net
OVERALL TEST TACTICS:
1. Learn the section directions now. Use the time saved during the test to work on questions.
2. Successful answers to the earliest questions in computer adaptive versions of the test
will lead to higher scores.
3. Do not write on any test booklet or materials.
4. Use the process of elimination to decide which answers are wrong.
5. In the computer adaptive section, Double check your work and answer before you click on the screen bubble. You cannot skip any question and you cannot go back after you've answered a question.
6. Answer every question, making educated guesses if you have to. Just try to eliminate one or more choices before guessing.
7. Don't spend too much time on any one question. You should spend only seconds on the easiest questions, and hesitate to spend more than 1/2 minute on even the hardest ones.
8. Practice, practice, practice!
9. Bring a watch to the test center. You can't be guaranteed that there'll be a working clock there.
10. Bring a couple of IDs to the test center. Make sure at least one of the pictures actually looks like you. Also bring any authorization voucher you may have received from the Educational Testing Service.
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SPECIFIC SECTIONAL STRATEGIES
SENTENCE COMPLETION:
1. If there is no main verb, you should first identify the 'subject' of the sentence.
Then, you can eliminate any choice that does not contain a conjugated verb.
Further, any selected conjugated verb must agree with the subject (in number and tense).
2. If there is no main subject, you should identify what the verb in the sentence is.
Then plug in the choices and verify that the one you select agrees with the verb.
3. Eliminate choices that contain extra words, especially pronouns, verbs, or modifiers.
4. If the sentence contains a main subject and a main verb, you should eliminate any choice
that is an incorrect part of speech, or does not agree in form, number, or tense
with the rest of the sentence.
5. If the sentence contains neither a main subject nor a main verb, you can eliminate any
choice that does not provide both a subject and a verb, and does not agree completely
with the remainder of the sentence.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION:
1. Learn about verb tense and agreement. Each verb must agree (in tense, form, number)
with the noun it references.
2. Observe whether a noun is singular or plural. Learn the most common 'collective' nouns (such as money, or audience, or amount) that refer to a group or quantity of things or people.
3. Learn about pronouns. They must agree with the noun they replace in number, case, and gender.
4. Recognize when a pronoun is required in a sentence.
Missing pronouns are a common error that may be seen in questions.
5. Learn also when a pronoun is not necessary.
Extra pronouns are often added after a noun in a sentence, as they sometimes are in other languages.
6. Be wary of questions that use a noun in place of a verb form; many words look very close to one another.
7. Be wary of questions that confuse an adjective for an adverb, or a noun for an adjective.
8. Items in a list or series must be in the same grammatical form.
This usually appears as a series of sentence elements separated by commas.
9. When a sentence indicates a quantity of a countable noun, you should use words like fewer or many or number.
10. When a sentence indicates a quantity of a non countable noun, you should use words like much, amount, or less.
11. When comparing two items, use the -er ending for comparisons.
12. When comparing three or more items, use the -est ending for comparisons
SOURCE : www.testinfo.net
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TOEFL
Taking the TOEFL is a necessary step for any non US educated student wanting to study at a North American university. It is also increasingly required from other educational institutions throughout the world as well as a desired or mandatory job qualification.
While it is true that the TOEFL is an extremely difficult test there are a number of resources to help students prepare for the test. Luckily the Internet has an ever expanding treasure trove of study materials. Most of these areas require registration and payment however a number of the sites do offer some free services. If you are interested in taking the TOEFL it will probably be necessary to purchase some of these services. This guide shows you a number of the free services available on the Internet. By using this feature you can get an excellent headstart on your studies without paying a dime.
What is the TOEFL?
Before beginning to study for the TOEFL it is a good idea to understand the philosophy and purpose behind this standardized test. Here is an excellent detailed description of the Internet based test. Finally, here is an excellent introduction at Get TOEFL.
What can I expect from TOEFL?
There are a number of resources available to help you discover exactly what grammar listening and reading skills will be expected on the TOEFL. One of the most thorough of these resources is Testwise.Com
which explains each type of question in terms of the grammar or skill required to answer that type of question successfully.
How do I approach the TOEFL?
One of the most important skills to acquire before taking the test is not a language skill. It is TOEFL test taking strategy. To get up to speed on test taking, this guide to taking tests can help you understand general test taking preparation. The TOEFL, like all standardized American tests, has a very particular structure and typical traps for you to fall into. By understanding these traps and structures you can go a long way to improving your score. Here is a great introduction to taking the test at Get TOEFL :
Listening
Structure
Reading
Writing
The writing section of the TOEFL requires that you write an essay based on a set topic. Testmagic.com has a wonderful selection of sample essays
discussing common mistakes and giving examples of essays with various scores to show you the range expected on the essay.
source : esl.about.com
While it is true that the TOEFL is an extremely difficult test there are a number of resources to help students prepare for the test. Luckily the Internet has an ever expanding treasure trove of study materials. Most of these areas require registration and payment however a number of the sites do offer some free services. If you are interested in taking the TOEFL it will probably be necessary to purchase some of these services. This guide shows you a number of the free services available on the Internet. By using this feature you can get an excellent headstart on your studies without paying a dime.
What is the TOEFL?
Before beginning to study for the TOEFL it is a good idea to understand the philosophy and purpose behind this standardized test. Here is an excellent detailed description of the Internet based test. Finally, here is an excellent introduction at Get TOEFL.
What can I expect from TOEFL?
There are a number of resources available to help you discover exactly what grammar listening and reading skills will be expected on the TOEFL. One of the most thorough of these resources is Testwise.Com
which explains each type of question in terms of the grammar or skill required to answer that type of question successfully.
How do I approach the TOEFL?
One of the most important skills to acquire before taking the test is not a language skill. It is TOEFL test taking strategy. To get up to speed on test taking, this guide to taking tests can help you understand general test taking preparation. The TOEFL, like all standardized American tests, has a very particular structure and typical traps for you to fall into. By understanding these traps and structures you can go a long way to improving your score. Here is a great introduction to taking the test at Get TOEFL :
Listening
Structure
Reading
Writing
The writing section of the TOEFL requires that you write an essay based on a set topic. Testmagic.com has a wonderful selection of sample essays
discussing common mistakes and giving examples of essays with various scores to show you the range expected on the essay.
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Simple Past Tenses
Written By Agus on Sunday, March 1, 2009 | 9:14 AM
1. Simple Past
USE Completed Action in the Past
Use the Simple Past to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, the speaker may not actually mention the specific time, but they do have one specific time in mind.
Examples:
- I saw a movie yesterday.
- I didn't see a play yesterday.
- Last year, I traveled to Japan.
- Last year, I didn't travel to Korea.
- Did you have dinner last night?
- She washed her car.
- He didn't wash his car.
USE 2 A Series of Completed Actions
We use the Simple Past to list a series of completed actions in the past. These actions happen 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and so on.
Examples:
- I finished work, walked to the beach, and found a nice place to swim.
- He arrived from the airport at 8:00, checked into the hotel at 9:00, and met the others at 10:00.
- Did you add flour, pour in the milk, and then add the eggs
USE 3 Duration in Past
The Simple Past can be used with a duration which starts and stops in the past. A duration is a longer action often indicated by expressions such as: for two years, for five minutes, all day, all year, etc.
Examples:
- I lived in Brazil for two years.
- Shauna studied Japanese for five years.
- They sat at the beach all day.
- They did not stay at the party the entire time.
- We talked on the phone for thirty minutes.
- A: How long did you wait for them?
B: We waited for one hour.
USE 4 Habits in the Past
The Simple Past can also be used to describe a habit which stopped in the past. It can have the same meaning as "used to." To make it clear that we are talking about a habit, we often add expressions such as: always, often, usually, never, when I was a child, when I was younger, etc.
Examples:
- I studied French when I was a child.
- He played the violin.
- He didn't play the piano.
- Did you play a musical instrument when you were a kid?
- She worked at the movie theater after school.
- They never went to school, they always skipped class
Past Continuous
FORM
[was/were + present participle]
Examples:
- You were studying when she called.
- Were you studying when she called?
- You were not studying when she called.
Past Perfect
FORM
[had + past participle]
Examples:
- You had studied English before you moved to New York.
- Had you studied English before you moved to New York?
- You had not studied English before you moved to New York.
Past Perfect Continuous
FORM
[had been + present participle]
Examples:
- You had been waiting there for more than two hours when she finally arrived.
- Had you been waiting there for more than two hours when she finally arrived?
- You had not been waiting there for more than two hours when she finally arrived
EXERCISE
Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect / Past Perfect
Present Perfect Continuous / Past Perfect Continuous
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Preparing Before going to work
INI adalah persiapan sebelum berangkat kerja di hotel widowati saya bersama rekan kerja Ardi
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Suasana Trenggalek Jatim Saat Malam Hari
Ini adalah bangunan pure / candi yang dibuat pemerintah daerah trenggalek, candi ini terletak dekat dengan hotel widowati. bangunan ini di hiasi dengan aneka lampu hisa seperti yg dapat kita lihat di foto ini. cantik bukan????/
suasana kota saat jm 11 malam sudah sepi senyap krena biasa dh waktunya istirahat, tapi saya sangat senang sekali bisa sampai trenggalek dan bisa menikmati indahnya kota tranggalek dan jatim
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Simple Tenses
Written By Agus on Thursday, February 12, 2009 | 10:05 AM
Simple Present Tenses
Rumus : S + V (jika subjek jamak/ I, YOU, THEY, WE)
S + V + S/ES ( Jika subjek tunggal / He, SHE, IT)
Kegunaan:
S + V + S/ES ( Jika subjek tunggal / He, SHE, IT)
Kegunaan:
Simple present tense adalah kalimat yang digunakan untuk menujukan :
1. kegiatan ( action) ;Hobby, daily activity, daily event, schedule event.
contoh : I go to school every day.
I play tennis.
The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
He never forgets his wallet.
2. Menunjukan kebenaran yang tetap / tidak ber ubah - ubah
contoh : Sun rises in the east
A mount is 30 days
A years is twelve months
EXERCISE ........
Be : am/ is/ are
Digunakan untuk mengungkapkan sesuatu yang sedang terjadi pada saat ini juga
Contoh :
You are learning English now.
You are not swimming now
I am sitting.
he is listening to the music
They are smarting Boys
EXERCICE
Rumus : [S + has/have + past participle]
We use the Present Perfect to say that an action happened at an unspecified time before now
Contoh
EXERCISE
Digunakan untuk menunjukan sesuatu kejadian yang telah dimulai di masa lampau tetapi telah berlanjut hingga saat ini.
EXERCISE
1. kegiatan ( action) ;Hobby, daily activity, daily event, schedule event.
contoh : I go to school every day.
I play tennis.
The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
He never forgets his wallet.
2. Menunjukan kebenaran yang tetap / tidak ber ubah - ubah
contoh : Sun rises in the east
A mount is 30 days
A years is twelve months
EXERCISE ........
Present Continuous
Rumus : S + be + V + ingBe : am/ is/ are
Digunakan untuk mengungkapkan sesuatu yang sedang terjadi pada saat ini juga
Contoh :
You are learning English now.
You are not swimming now
I am sitting.
he is listening to the music
They are smarting Boys
EXERCICE
Present Perfect
Rumus : [S + has/have + past participle]
We use the Present Perfect to say that an action happened at an unspecified time before now
Contoh
- You have seen that movie many times.
- Have you seen that movie many times?
- You have not seen that movie many times.
- I have seen that movie twenty times.
- I think I have met him once before.
- There have been many earthquakes in California.
- People have traveled to the Moon.
- People have not traveled to Mars.
- Have you read the book yet?
- Nobody has ever climbed that mountain.
- A: Has there ever been a war in the United States?
B: Yes, there has been a war in the United States.
EXERCISE
Present Perfect Continuous
Rumus : [S + has/have + been + present participle]Digunakan untuk menunjukan sesuatu kejadian yang telah dimulai di masa lampau tetapi telah berlanjut hingga saat ini.
Examples:
- They have been talking for the last hour.
- She has been working at that company for three years.
- What have you been doing for the last 30 minutes?
- James has been teaching at the university since June.
- We have been waiting here for over two hours!
- Why has Nancy not been taking her medicine for the last three days?
EXERCISE
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Pengenalan tenses
Pada dasarnya tensis dalam bahasa inggris adalah terdiri dari tiga bentuk saja yaitu : simple present tense, simple past tense, dan simple future tenses. Dalam tiap - tiap tenses itu masing - masing di bagi menjadi beberapa bagian seperti ;
1. simple Present
a. simple present
b. simple present continuous
c. Simple present perfect
d. Siple Present perfect continuous
2. Simple Past Tense
a. Simple Past
b. Simple Past continuous
c. Simple Past perfect
d. Simple Past perfect continuous
3. Simple Future Tense
a. Simple Future
b. Simple Future continuous
c. Simple Future perfect
d. Simple Future perfect continuous
Nah dalam untuk memudahkan kita dalam menguasai bahasa inggris ketiga tensis ini harus di hafalkan dan di praktekan seperti menulis, berbicara dengan orang lain dan sebagainya. karna kunci utama untuk menjadi mahir berbahasa inggris adalah Hafat tensis dan selalu praktik.
1. simple Present
a. simple present
b. simple present continuous
c. Simple present perfect
d. Siple Present perfect continuous
2. Simple Past Tense
a. Simple Past
b. Simple Past continuous
c. Simple Past perfect
d. Simple Past perfect continuous
3. Simple Future Tense
a. Simple Future
b. Simple Future continuous
c. Simple Future perfect
d. Simple Future perfect continuous
Nah dalam untuk memudahkan kita dalam menguasai bahasa inggris ketiga tensis ini harus di hafalkan dan di praktekan seperti menulis, berbicara dengan orang lain dan sebagainya. karna kunci utama untuk menjadi mahir berbahasa inggris adalah Hafat tensis dan selalu praktik.
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Tidur terlantar
Written By Agus on Monday, February 2, 2009 | 7:50 PM
kemarin seorang temen ku habis pulang kuliah kecapean, pemgen tidur eh pintunya gk mau di buka. karna gk kuatnya dia langsung tidur di sofa ruang tamu.heeeee kacian banget. setelah terbangun akhirnya kunci kamarnya di jebol sehingga bisa masuk.
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Temanggung City
ini adalah foto masjid Agung alun - alun temanggung
Alun2x Temanaggung
Gambar ini di ambil saat mau balik ke kota jogjakarta, saat itu pas sebelum alun2x Handphon saya berdering, ternyata ada sms masuk, maka saya berhenti di alun2x tersebut untuk membalasnnya, sesudah nya saya melepas lelah sebentar bersama saudara sambil foto2x keadaan sekitar.udara yang begitu sejuk dan segar membuat rasa capek langsung hilang, so bagi yang belum pernah berkunjung ke kota temanggung maka segerakah untuk melepas lelah bored dari aktivitas yang sangat padat.disana kita akan menjumpai berbagai makanan khs seperti Pisang Aroma, Bakso Uleg, dan lain2x. tempat wisata jg ada seperti Jumprit, candi endong sewu. bila pingin berenang tingal datang ke kolam renang pikatan, asik bukan..
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Apkah Cinta itu ada ???????
Written By Agus on Saturday, January 24, 2009 | 5:53 AM
cinta Apakah itu ada? .....Apakah......dapat di lihat?? tp kalo dirasakan kok ada perasaan gimana gtu seperti semangat tumbuh lagi, tidak pernah merasa capek, bener gk sih? pa perasaan cinta itu datang karna pandangan pertama? dari pertemanan? binging ne..... :)
kalo dari pandangan pertama aq kaknya punya dikit cerita ni ......saat pertama kali aq masuk kuliah di jenjang s1, tepatnya mata kuliah Belajar dan Pembelajaran Bahasa inggris. aq melihat seorang cewek yg cantik, inggi, manis, bila melihat dia tersenyum aq merasa senang sekali, hari kedua dan seterusnya aq selalu mengamati dia terus, tapi dia gk sadar akan hal itu, perasaan gemetar jk berada dekat pada dia, mau menyapa mulut gk kuasa untuk menyapa. setiap kali aq mencoba mencari tentang dia, dari no HP dan alamat dimana dia tinggal akhirnya saya dapatkan nomor dia dan tak lama kemudian aq coba menghubungi dia dan ternyata bisa.........dan perassan senanng pun muncul dlm hatiku walaupun nanti gk taahu kayak apa yang akan terjadi /////
pa seperti itu ya? ??????? ???????? kasi saran ya oke!
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kenangan Bersama teman D3
aduh dh lama bgt aku gk maen bareng ma teman2x se angkatan D3, sedang apa ya mereka sekarang ????????
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Mabok Lift
pengalaman ini adalah yang sangat menyedihkan bagi gue, saat itu gue ma temenku jalan - jalan ke palza Ambarukmo untuk membeli buku - buku grammar bahasa inggris, saat tu gua beli buku grammar, setelah sekian jam berdiri mencari buku yang diinginkan gue pulang, saat itu gue pulang lewat lift, karna gak biasanya dengan kondisi tubuh yang lelah adn capek gue merasa sangat mual didalam lift, gue pegangan kencang banget dan akhirnya sampe di parkiran gue berjalan tu mau roboh bro....... coba pikir deh malunya gue di lihatin orang banyakkkk aduh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,............. gk akan terulang lagi deh
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Barack Obama
Written By Agus on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 | 10:53 AM
Barack Obama merupakan presiden yang ke 44 di America serikat, setelah pelantikan peresiden ini apakah dia akan bisa merubah keadan Amerika sendiri yang sedang mengalami kirisi dan menciptakan perdamaian di dunia ini menyangkut tragedi kemanusianan yang telah terjadi di Palestina???????
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Para petani menjual dagangannya ke pasar
pas pulang dari bantul tgl 20 januari 2009 tepatnya di ring road selatan Tampak para pedagan sayuran ini menjual dagangannya ke pasar sayur giwangan jogjakarta, tampak brtumpuk - tumpuk sayuran kubis dengan kondisi yang sangat bagus.AYO KITA BANGGA AKAN PRODUK DALAM NEGRI, JANGAN MENYAMPINGKAN PRODUK KITA KARNA HAANYA MENURUTI GENGSI / EGO KITA SAJA.
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Masjid Agung Bantul Jogjakarta
kemarin tanggal 20 januari 2009 aq melamar pekerjaan di bimbingan belajar PRIMAGAMA ring road utara ersama rekan aq dedi, setelah sampai PRIMAGAMA kami pergi ke bantul tepatnya di jalan KH. Ahmad Hasym. udara uang sangat panas tidak meredupkan niat kami untuk melakukan perjalana yang jauh, kalo dibilang si menjelajahi kota jogjakarta. tepat jam 12.30 kita berhenti di masjid agung Bantul, tidak disangka masjid agung Bantul begitu besar, aku sampai terngah - ngah melihat kemegahan masjid itu. Bangunan masjid itu dibangun dengan 4 tiang pihon penyangga yang sangat besar dan kokoh dengan dihiasi kaligrafi arap yang sangat indah di ukir di pohon itu, udara yang sangat sejuh membuat hikmah dalam melaksanakan ibadah sholat Duhur.
sisi luar masjid tampak banyak orang yang melepas lelah sehabis melaksanakan sholat Dhuhur
Pintu utama masjid yang terbaut dari ukiran kayu jati dengan hiasan kaligrafi menempel pada dinding.
4 tiang penyangga yang begitu kokoh dengan atap yang berhiasan kaligrafi ukiran di kayu
bagian dalam masjid agung yang sangat luas dan udara sangat sejuk
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Trans Jogja
kemarin pada saat hari sabtu pagi aku ma temen2x kos biasa melakukan kegiatan rutin jalan-jalan rutin mengelilingi kota gedhe unuk mencari kesegaran di pagi hari, saat di tengah perjalana melintas sebuah trans jogja yang sudah mulai bekerja, ini sangat bagus kerja on time soalnya dengan on time dalam bekerja kita akan mendapatkan hasil yang sangat bagus untuk kita rasakan.maka marilah kita pertahankan sifat on time dalam segala sesuatu dan kita pupuk terus agar mendapat hadil yg maksimal
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Genosida di Gaza Berlanjut, 1133 Gugur dan Lebih 5000 Terluka
Written By Agus on Saturday, January 17, 2009 | 9:49 AM
Gaza: Memasuki hari ke-21 genosida di Jalur Gaza, jumlah korban meninggal meningkat menjadi 1133 syuhada, 368 di antaraya adalah anak-anak 105 wanita, 100 orang lanjut usia, 15 anggota tim medis, 4 wartawan, 3 aktivis asing. Sementara itu jumlah korban luka mencapai lebih 5130 separohnya adalah anak-anak kaum wanita.
Pasukan penjajah Zionis Israel melanjutkan agresinya di seluruh wilayah Jalur Gaza, Jum’at (16/01). Apa yang dilakukan Israel adalah aksi-aksi pembersihan etnis dengan mefokuskan serangan kepada warga sipil dan fasilitas-fasilitas kesehatan.
Sumber-sumber medis Palestina menegaskan seorang bocah Palestina Isa Ermilat (14) gugur dan 6 bocah lainnya terluka akibat serangan udara Zionis Israel yang menghantam dekat pasar al najmah di kamp pengungsi Shabura di kota Rafah, wilayah selatan Jalur Gaza. Sementara itu 8 orang lainnya terluka dalam aksi militer di daerah Shufa.
Pasukan militer Israel menggempur sekitara masjid al Amin dan masjid Khalid bin Walid di sisi barat dank amp pengungsi Khan Yunis. Aksi militer Israel ini mengakibatkan seorang warga Nadir Abu Rizq dan anaknya yang berusia 4 tahun terluka.
Sementara pesawat tempur Israel menggempur kantor polisi utama di Khan Yunis dan membuatnya hancur total di sampung menghancurkan kantor pertolongan pertama di Khan Yunis.
Pasukan penjajah Zionis Israel melancarkan serangan dari darat, laut dan udara dengan menggunakan puluhan bom pospos ke berbagai daerah di kota Khan Yunis, wilayah selatan Jalur Gaza. Sementara di wilayah utara Jalur Gaza terjadi aksi gempuran sengit yang dipusatkan di Jabaliya. (Sumber: Infopalestina)
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Hamas dan Faksi Palestina Lainnya Ikut KTT Doha
Sumber-sumber di pimpinan Hamas menegaskan faksi-faksi Palestina ikut dalam KTT Arab yang dilaksanakan hari ini, Jum’at (16/01), di ibukota Qatar, Doha, yang dihadiri sekitar 12 negara Arab, untuk membahas perang Zionis Israel yang berkelanjutan ke Jalur Gaza.Kepada koresponden Infopalestina, sumber-sumber Hamas mengatakan Kepala Biro Politik Hamas Khaled Misy’al, Sekjen Jihad Islam Ramadhan Abdullah Syalh dan Sekjen PFLP – General Comando Ahmad Jibril bersama perawakilan faksi-faksi Palestina lainnya telah sampai di ibukota Qatar Doha untuk mengikuti KTT ini.
Sumber Hamas menambahkan, “Menjadi hak kami atas Arab dan menjadi kewajiban Arab untuk mengadakan konferensi dan mengambil keputusan-keputusan untuk menolong rakyat Palestina yang mengalami agresi yang menggunakan berbagai senjata yang dilarang secara internasional, yang hingga saat ini sudah mengakibatkan 1133 orang gugur syahid dan lebih dari 5000 lainnya terluka.”
Sumber Hamas melanjutkan, “Kami menyambut baik apa yang diusulkan Amir Qatar. Kami semua berharap usulan-usulan ini diterjemahkan dalam langkah-langkah nyata. Kami juga berharap, baik dari KTT ini maupun dari pertemuan-pertemuan Arab lainnya, sikap Arab bersatu untuk menjadi penekan atas Zionis Israel dan Amerika Serikat yang mendukungnya guna menghentikan angresi dan merespon tuntutan rakyat Palestina.”
sumber Hamas menegaskan tuntutan faksi-faksi perlawanan Palestina terkait dengan gencatan senjata. “Kami ingin menegaskan pentingnya penghentian agresi, penarikan pasukan Zionis Israel dari Jalur Gaza, penghentian blokade sekali dan untuk selamanya, dan hari dibuka seluruh gerbang perlintasan khususnya gerbang Rafah,” ungkap sumber Hamas www.knrp.or.id
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Mesir Undang Sarkozy dan Abbas untuk Bicarakan Gaza
Mesir telah mengundang Presiden Prancis Nicholas Sarzoky dan Presiden Palestina Mahmoud Abbas untuk mengadakan pembicaraan mengenai bagaimana mengakhiri ofensif tiga pekan Israel di Gaza, demikian media negara melaporkan Sabtu.
Kantor Berita Timur Tengah (MENA) melaporkan bahwa Abbas dan Sarkozy dijadwalkan mengadakan pembicaraan dengan Presiden Mesir Hosni Mubarak pada Minggu.
Kabinet keamanan Israel dijadwalkan bersidang Sabtu malam untuk memutuskan apakah akan menghetikan serangan-serangannya di Jalur Gaza tanpa kesepakatan dengan pejuang Hamas.
Para diplomat Barat mengatakan rencana-rencana dibuat untuk menyelenggarakan pertemuan para pemimpin dunia secepatnya Minggu. Mereka yang diperkirakan hadir juga termasuk Sekretaris Jenderal Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB) Ban Ki-moon dan Perdana Menteri Spanyol Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, kata para dipolmat.
Seorang diplomat Barat mengatkan kepada Reuters bahwa pembicaraan itu akan bertujuan mengkoordinasikan berbagai usaha mencapai gencatan senjata tapi menambahkan bahwa jika Israel memutuskan menghentikan serangannya "ini akan jadi pertemuan yang sangat berbeda".
Ia tak memberikan rincian lebih banyak. Para pejabat Mesir tak bersedia memberikan komentar.
Serangan-serangan Israel atas Gaza telah merenggut lebih 1.000 jiwa warga Palestina. Sepuluh serdadu Israel dan tiga warga sipil, yang terkena roket-roket Palestina dari Gaza, juga tewas
www.antara.co.id
Kantor Berita Timur Tengah (MENA) melaporkan bahwa Abbas dan Sarkozy dijadwalkan mengadakan pembicaraan dengan Presiden Mesir Hosni Mubarak pada Minggu.
Kabinet keamanan Israel dijadwalkan bersidang Sabtu malam untuk memutuskan apakah akan menghetikan serangan-serangannya di Jalur Gaza tanpa kesepakatan dengan pejuang Hamas.
Para diplomat Barat mengatakan rencana-rencana dibuat untuk menyelenggarakan pertemuan para pemimpin dunia secepatnya Minggu. Mereka yang diperkirakan hadir juga termasuk Sekretaris Jenderal Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB) Ban Ki-moon dan Perdana Menteri Spanyol Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, kata para dipolmat.
Seorang diplomat Barat mengatkan kepada Reuters bahwa pembicaraan itu akan bertujuan mengkoordinasikan berbagai usaha mencapai gencatan senjata tapi menambahkan bahwa jika Israel memutuskan menghentikan serangannya "ini akan jadi pertemuan yang sangat berbeda".
Ia tak memberikan rincian lebih banyak. Para pejabat Mesir tak bersedia memberikan komentar.
Serangan-serangan Israel atas Gaza telah merenggut lebih 1.000 jiwa warga Palestina. Sepuluh serdadu Israel dan tiga warga sipil, yang terkena roket-roket Palestina dari Gaza, juga tewas
www.antara.co.id
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Mesir telah mengundang Presiden Prancis Nicholas Sarzoky dan Presiden Palestina Mahmoud Abbas untuk mengadakan pembicaraan mengenai bagaimana mengakhiri ofensif tiga pekan Israel di Gaza, demikian media negara melaporkan Sabtu.
Kantor Berita Timur Tengah (MENA) melaporkan bahwa Abbas dan Sarkozy dijadwalkan mengadakan pembicaraan dengan Presiden Mesir Hosni Mubarak pada Minggu.
Kabinet keamanan Israel dijadwalkan bersidang Sabtu malam untuk memutuskan apakah akan menghetikan serangan-serangannya di Jalur Gaza tanpa kesepakatan dengan pejuang Hamas.
Para diplomat Barat mengatakan rencana-rencana dibuat untuk menyelenggarakan pertemuan para pemimpin dunia secepatnya Minggu. Mereka yang diperkirakan hadir juga termasuk Sekretaris Jenderal Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB) Ban Ki-moon dan Perdana Menteri Spanyol Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, kata para dipolmat.
Seorang diplomat Barat mengatkan kepada Reuters bahwa pembicaraan itu akan bertujuan mengkoordinasikan berbagai usaha mencapai gencatan senjata tapi menambahkan bahwa jika Israel memutuskan menghentikan serangannya "ini akan jadi pertemuan yang sangat berbeda".
Ia tak memberikan rincian lebih banyak. Para pejabat Mesir tak bersedia memberikan komentar.
Serangan-serangan Israel atas Gaza telah merenggut lebih 1.000 jiwa warga Palestina. Sepuluh serdadu Israel dan tiga warga sipil, yang terkena roket-roket Palestina dari Gaza, juga tewas
www.antara.co.id
Kantor Berita Timur Tengah (MENA) melaporkan bahwa Abbas dan Sarkozy dijadwalkan mengadakan pembicaraan dengan Presiden Mesir Hosni Mubarak pada Minggu.
Kabinet keamanan Israel dijadwalkan bersidang Sabtu malam untuk memutuskan apakah akan menghetikan serangan-serangannya di Jalur Gaza tanpa kesepakatan dengan pejuang Hamas.
Para diplomat Barat mengatakan rencana-rencana dibuat untuk menyelenggarakan pertemuan para pemimpin dunia secepatnya Minggu. Mereka yang diperkirakan hadir juga termasuk Sekretaris Jenderal Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB) Ban Ki-moon dan Perdana Menteri Spanyol Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, kata para dipolmat.
Seorang diplomat Barat mengatkan kepada Reuters bahwa pembicaraan itu akan bertujuan mengkoordinasikan berbagai usaha mencapai gencatan senjata tapi menambahkan bahwa jika Israel memutuskan menghentikan serangannya "ini akan jadi pertemuan yang sangat berbeda".
Ia tak memberikan rincian lebih banyak. Para pejabat Mesir tak bersedia memberikan komentar.
Serangan-serangan Israel atas Gaza telah merenggut lebih 1.000 jiwa warga Palestina. Sepuluh serdadu Israel dan tiga warga sipil, yang terkena roket-roket Palestina dari Gaza, juga tewas
www.antara.co.id
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Air Terjun Trocoh di Temanggung
Curug trocoh biasanya warga sekitar memanggil air terjun ini, yang mana terletak di desa Wono boyo, kecamatan wonoboyo, kabupaten temanggung, JTENG. keadaan alam sekitar sangat natural didukung tempatnya yg masih di desa, unutk menjangkau sampai curug ini kita masih menempuh 2 kilo untuk tiba di dasar
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Melepas rasa capek di Paku alaman
Salah satu tempat makan di Yogyakarta yang bisa sekaligus merilekan pikiran bila capek bekerja, sekolah , or kuliah menurut gue adalah di paku alaman. suasana yang natural / alami masih bisa di rasakan, bisa menghirup udara yang sangat segar dan sejuk sambil menikmati berbagai menu yang special seperti Jadah bakar, Pisang bakar, Roti bakar, Jagung Bakar dengan minuman yang beraneka ragam, dari es teh sampai jahe pun tersedia, tapi gue paling seneng minum Jahe susu, wahh enak banget pokonya.pokoknya kalian semua harus merasakan suasana seperti ini bila singgah ke jogjakarta,
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Budayakan Membaca
buku pegangan untuk pengajaran
Toko buku Gramedia Plasa Ambarukmo Yogyakarta
Pendidikan adalah sangat penting sekali bagi kehidupan kita semua, di seluruh dunia telah dia anjurkan untuk tertib membaca agar menambah kemampuan dan pengetahuan di bidang apa pun juga. seperti di negara kita Indonesia proses pembelajaran bahasa asing sangat di utamakan untuk menuntut di era global, agar tidak ketinggalan dengan negara lain. Pembelajaran yang sangat di tekankan adalah bahasa inggris, yang mana sebagai bahasa internasional, proses pembelajaran sedang di lakukan kepada anak didik mulai dari tingkat kanak - kanak hingga mahasiswa untuk mematangkan dalam menjalankan era global.maka mari kita lebih gemar membaca karena akan menambah wawasan yang sangat luas bagi pengetahuan kita
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Kegiatan Anak kos Intifadah di luar jam Kuliah
Written By Agus on Monday, January 12, 2009 | 12:56 AM
kantor sangat simple di kamarnya Agus Kendang dengan peralatan dan sofe ware yang lengkap
Anak kuliah yang ngekos kadang memberikan garisan - garisan baik positif dan negative dalam masyarakat. dar segi negative kadang kalo anak kos sering di cap sebagai pemalas ( tidak mau berusaha), dari segi positivnya mereka dapat berkumpul di kos dengan ketemu sama anak - anak dari berbagai daerah palah akan menambah wawasan dan ide - ide baru. seperti dapat di contohkan kumpulan anak kos di Jogjakarta Khususnya anak - anak intifadah kos yang berada di jalan pramuka KGII/1905, TEGAL GENDHU ini mereka dapat menggunakan waktu dengan baik seperti membuka perakitan komputer, INSTAL ULANG KOMPUTER mereka menerima pesanan dari beberapa orang untuk merakit komputer bahkan service komputer.
Jika ada yang tertarik hubungi kami 085228815930 /085735136256
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Jogja di siang bolong
Segelas ES teh terasa segar di siang hari
ini lah gambar dari bagian kota jogja tepatnya jalan pramuka, suasana terasa nyaman tidak penuh dengan kendaraan bermotor.
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Makanan SS di jalan Monjali yogyakarta
Written By Agus on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 | 1:50 AM
suasana di rumah makan
menu ikan bawel + sambal tomat
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Santai di Alun - alun kidul jogjakarta
ini namanya Ardi sedang menikmati minuman
Ini Deni habis makan Lontong tahu sampe kekenyangan
Ini Sigit sedang minum habis kepedasan
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Pantai Wedi Ombo
pantai wedi ombo merupakan pantai yang terletak di wonosari, pantai ini masih satu jalur dengan pantai Siung, keindahan di pantai ini adalah kita dapat melihat banyaknya batu - batu kecil / karang. air laut tidak terlalu besar. disana kita bisa mencari ikan hias yang hidup bebas, pokoknya asik deh kalian bisa mencoba merasakan sendiri keindahan pantai wedi ombo ini
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Pantai siung Tepus
Suasana pantai Siung ini sangat sunyi, tenang, pemandangannya sangat indah,sangat cocok untuk refressing untuk keluarga melepaskan lelah ketika bebrapa hari kerja di kantor atau di mana saja. pantai siung ini selain sebagai tempat rekreasi juga sebagai sarana olah raga panjat tebing di bagian karang yang menjulang tinggi seperti tampak pada gambar ini.
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Pantai siung Tepus
Suasana pantai Siung ini sangat sunyi, tenang, pemandangannya sangat indah
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Hari Terindah
Written By Agus on Sunday, January 4, 2009 | 10:02 AM
kenangan foto Bersama DWI dan Agus
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Agus bersama teman - teman angkatan 2004
Agus bersama teman - teman angkatan 2004sebagai mahasiswa hari sangat indah dan berarti adalah saat wisuda, disini kita di nyatakan lulus dan siap mengabdikan diri kepada Bangsa dan Negara
ini ada puri dan mbh Hari
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Jembatan Kota gedhe
ni adalah suatu jembatan di kota gedhe jogjakarta, poto ini di ambil ada saaat jln2x pagi, kata deni sih ni gambar sebagai sample dari cover album the Taexs Band yang personilnya terdiri dari Deni : DRUM, AGUS and ARDI : VOCAL, WISNU: GITAR, AGUS SEH PUJ: GUITAR, BangLATIEP : BASIS. doakan ya semoga album mimpi pagi ini bisa segera ber edar di pasaran
THANKS
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