Contoh Soal Factual Report Text, Characeristics, Functions and Generic Structure
Contoh Soal Factual Report Text, Characeristics, Functions and Generic Structure - Read the following part of a short report text carefully, and try to identify the following:
- The topic of the text
- Analysis of its composition (outline)
- Language analysis of the text
Volcano eruption is a natural process of releasing the internal heat and pressure of a planet, including Earth. Volcano eruption happens when the lower density of magma rises to the surface. When the magma rises, the gas dissolved in the magma creates bubbles. Massive pressure is formed by the bubbles. The massive pressure of the bubbles forces magma to the surface and explodes to the air. It is the explosion of the magma which we know as volcano eruption.
Below is the discussion:
- The text above tells about the process of volcano eruption. Remember, an explanatory/ report text is written to explain the process of how and why something occurs, such as the process of volcano eruption. The explanation of the text should be the result of scientific invention or observation.
- An explanatory text is divided into three sections:
a. statement of phenomenon
Volcano eruption is a natural process of releasing the internal heat and pressure of a planet, including Earth.
b. sequence of explanation
Volcano eruption happens when ....
c. conclusion
It is the explosion of the magma which we know as volcano eruption.
Use present tense and whenever possible, use passive voice.
- Volcano eruption is a natural process of releasing the internal heat and pressure of a planet, including Earth.
- Massive pressure is formed by the bubbles.
Try it!
Now, try to analyze the following text. Find out:
- Topic of the text
- Breakdown of the outline
- Example of language usage in simple present and passive voice
The following text is a report text of a social phenomenon.
The Festival of Coachella
One of the famous festivals in California is The Three-Day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which is held annually in the Desert of Colorado. Founded in 1999 by Paul Tollet, it presents various events with music performances as the main features. Many different genres like rock, hip hop, music for electronic dance as well as indie are continuously presented live in this festival.
During the festival, lots of fans decide to camp on site although it was not permitted. Every year, tickets are sold out not more than twenty minutes. Currently, the camp develops into much more cozy and convenient with various supporting services such as stations to charge cell phones, showers, free WiFi and stores.
In addition to music live performances, the festival also gives space for visual arts such as sculpture and installation art exhibition. This is truly a great chance for young artists to explore their talents and get public. The participants of the exhibition are coming from local as well as international architecture and art schools that make Coachella Festival a trendsetter in the international creative industry.
Discussions and analysis:
Topic of the text
The three-day Coachela Valley Music and Arts Festival
Breakdown of the outline
- Statement of phenomenon
One of the famous festivals in California is The Three-Day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which is held annually in the Desert of Colorado. - Sequence of explanation
Many different genres like rock, hip hop, ....
During the festival, lots of fans decide to camp on site ....
Currently, the camp develops into much more cozy and convenient ....
In addition to music live performances, the festival also gives space .... - Conclusion
The participants of the exhibition are coming from local as well as international architecture and art schools that make Coachela Festival a trendsetter in the international creative industry.
Language usage
Simple present tense:
- In addition to music live performances, the festival also gives space for visual arts such as sculpture and installation art exhibition.
Passive voice:
- Many different genres like rock, hip hop, music for electronic dance as well as indie are continuously presented live in this festival.
- Every year, tickets are sold out not more than twenty minutes.
S1
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question.
Christmas Island Red Crab
Christmas Island Red Crab is an endemic land crab of Christmas Island. This species of crab can grow up to 116 millimeters wide. The male crab and the female crab have different sizes. The female crab is smaller in size than the male crab. However, the female adult crabs have bigger abdomens with smaller claws. These crabs are mostly red, just like their name. However, some of them can be orange even purple in color.
The statement of the phenomenon in the above text is....
S2
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question.
Christmas Island Red Crab
Christmas Island Red Crab is an endemic land crab of Christmas Island. This species of crab can grow up to 116 millimeters wide. The male crab and the female crab have different sizes. The female crab is smaller in size than the male crab. However, the female adult crabs have bigger abdomens with smaller claws. These crabs are mostly red, just like their name. However, some of them can be orange even purple in color.
According to the passage, the difference between male and female crabs is....
S3
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question.
Christmas Island Red Crab
Christmas Island Red Crab is an endemic land crab of Christmas Island. This species of crab can grow up to 116 millimeters wide. The male crab and the female crab have different sizes. The female crab is smaller in size than the male crab. However, the female adult crabs have bigger abdomens with smaller claws. These crabs are mostly red, just like their name. However, some of them can be orange even purple in color.
The correct statement according to the text is....
S4
The following sentence is an example of ....
However, the female adult crabs have bigger abdomens with smaller claws.
S5
Read the table below to complete the text.
You will practice how to read a report text based on a factual data. The following is an example of a social phenomenon in a school related to the students’ interest in visiting the school’s library.
The report text above is about....
S6
Read the table below to complete the text.
You will practice how to read a report text based on a factual data. The following is an example of a social phenomenon in a school related to the students’ interest in visiting the school’s library.
The increasing interest in library visit is shown by grade ....
S7
Read the table below to complete the text.
You will practice how to read a report text based on a factual data. The following is an example of a social phenomenon in a school related to the students’ interest in visiting the school’s library.
The correct data to fill blank 7 is ....
S8
Read the table below to complete the text.
You will practice how to read a report text based on a factual data. The following is an example of a social phenomenon in a school related to the students’ interest in visiting the school’s library.
S9
The following is an example of a proper use of passive voice in a report text, EXCEPT:
S10
One of the following options is NOT the characteristics of a report text ....