Contoh teks Discussion, Definisi, Contoh & Pembahasan Soal

Contoh teks Discussion, Definisi, Contoh & Pembahasan Soal

DISCUSSION TEXT

A.Social Function/ Purpose of Text
To discuss an issue in two point of views

Tujuan Teks
untuk mendiskusikan suatu masalah dengan dua sudut pandang

B.Generic Structure
- Issue
introducing the problem that will be discussed
- Argumentation I
pro or contra argumentation
- Argumentation II
pro or contra argumentation
- Conclusion
the conclusion of issue based on pro and contra argumentation

Struktur Teks
- Isu
memperkenalkan masalah yang akan didiskusikan
- Argumentasi I
pendapat yang mendukung atau tidak mendukung
- Argumentasi II
pendapat yang mendukung atau tidak mendukung
- Kesimpulan
kesimpulan akhir berdasarkan pendapat yang dikemukakan sebelumnya

C. Characteristics of text/ Ciri Teks
-Judul Advantage and disadvantage atau Pro and Contra of...
- Menggunakan kata benda umum (general nouns)
- Menggunakan contrast conjunction (however, but, although)
- Dua sudut pandang (pro and contra)

Demikianlah pengertian dan ciri teks discussion semoga dapat membantu tugas sekolah adik- adik semua. Berikut ini adalah contoh teks discussion beserta pembahasan soal.

Television

Television has a great influence on our ideas about what is right and wrong about the way we should behave, and about life in general. Sometimes the values and life styles that we get from television are in conflict with those that are taught at home and at school. Critics of television point out that crime and western programs often appeal to a taste of violence, while many games show appeal greed. Many critics also believe that television should be used for socially constructive purposes as well as for entertainment.

The first commercial television broadcast was made in April 20, 1939 by Radio Corporation of America (RCA). Since 1939., it has become one of the most important facts or modern life. Television is very much part of the modern world. Its effects are felt all over the world.
Television is a reflection of modern world, say some people. It shows contemporary society. It affects customs and culture, others say. Television is bad for culture because it keeps culture from growing, say still others. 

Good or bad, television is difficult to avoid. Its pictures enter home, stores, airports, and factories. It is here to stay!

1. What is the topic of the whole text?
(A) The social constructive purpose shown by television program.
(B) The different opinions on the influence of TV program.
(C) The educational aspects included in TV program.
(D) The cultural values reflected by TV program.
(E) The useful influence of television program.

Penjelasan: wacana tentang pengaruh acara televisi (different opinion on the influence of TV program). (B)

2. Which of these sentences is true according to the text?
(A) Television can influence all aspects of in our life.
(B) Having a television is a sign of modern life.
(C) Television doesn’t keep the culture growing.
(D) Television cannot be used for business.
(E) Many games shown constructive value.

Penjelasan: sudah jelas pada kalimat awal paragraf 1. Televisi dapat berpengaruh terhadap seluruh sendi kehidupan (A)

3. The following TV program gives bad influence on people, except that is related to _________.
(A) the ideas about what is right or wrong
(B) crime and western cultures
(C) values and life style
(D) greed appealing games
(E) a taste of violence

Penjelasan: Program TV yang tidak dikategorikan berpengaruh buruk adalah ide-ide akan apa yang benar dan apa yang salah (A)

4. “It affects customs and culture, others say”. (paragraph 3)
The italic word means _________.
(A) alters
(B) causes
(C) changes
(D) modifies
(E) influences

Penjelasan: Affect yang berarti ‘berpengaruh’ bermakna sama dengan ‘influence’ (E)

5. The type of the text is _________.
(A) descriptive
(B) narrative
(C) discussion
(D) recount
(E) procedure

Penjelasan: Bacaan ini hanya menjelaskan tentang manfaat dan kerugian televisi. (C)

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