Discussion text
Discussion Text
Definition of Discussion Text
Discussion is a process of finding common ground between two different thoughts, views or opinions. And discussion text can be defined :
Discussion text is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in philosophical, historic, and social text. In other word, Discussion is a kind of genre used to present (at least) two points of view about an issue.
General structure of Discussion Text
– Issue : stating the issue which is to discussed
– Argument pro : presenting the point in in supporting the presented issue
– Argument cons : presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point
– Conclusion / recommendation : stating the writer’ recommendation of the discourse
Purpose of Discussion text
– To present two points of view about issue or problem.
– To present arguments from differing points of view about issue or problem.
Language feature of Discussion text
– Using thinking verb; feel, hope, believe, etc
– Using contrastive conjunction; however, on the other hand, but, in other side, although, etc
– Using modalities; must, should, could, may, etc
– Using adverbial of manner; deliberately, hopefully, etc
– Simple present
*EXAMPLE OF DISCUSSION TEXT*
Judul:*School Uniform Policy*
By:*Riswan Firmansyah*
Children are the future of human society, and this is why we have to develop effective solutions to problems that they face. When it comes to school, there is a variety of problems concerning the social status of the students, crime, and a lack of willingness to study. There is an urgent need to estrange these problems or at least make them occur less often, and many researchers consider school uniform implementation to be an effective tool for that.
First, there are many researchers who believe that uniform policy implementation can have a positive influence on students of different ages. A necessity to wear a school uniform is definitely a restriction, and it helps students to realize that their school is not a place where everything is allowed. In such a case, it is easier to make students respect their teacher. According to Agarwal (2015), the uniform is able to increase students’ attendance and academic performance. The author is not the only one who considers it to be helpful for students’ development; Sanchez and Hill (2012) claim that a school uniform is an essential tool helping to reduce students’ inclination to commit offenses.
1. Why does the writer present two sides of opinions of advertisements?
A. She/he wants to take side
B. She/he wants to be in the affirmative side
C. She/he uses the opinions to emphasize her own stance
D. She/he wants the readers know the opinion about the issue
E. She/he wants the readers to understand her stance
Answer:*D*
2. The writer influences the readers by repeatedly saying that ....
A. The ads are only garbage
B. The ads contain unimportant business information
C. The ads promote unnecessary service products
D. The ads inform us tips of easy shopping
E. The ads become the source of information
Answer:*A*
3.Ads use up a lot of space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching. The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. Newsworthy
B. Subtle
C. Plain
D. Impressive
E. Delicate
Answer:*D*
4.What is the generic structure of the text?
A. Arguments-Recommendation-Thesis
B. Recommendation-Issue-Arguments-Thesis
C. Issue-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Conclusion
D. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Reiteration
E. Reiteration-Arguments-Thesis
Answer:*C*
5. "... their shops and they sell more goods." (paragraph 2) The underlined word refers to ....
A. Buyer
B. Shop owners
C. Readers
D. Writer
E. Advertiser
Answer:*C*
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: *Judul Soal UN Discussion Text*
1. Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports? (Nadine Jocelyn )
2. Should the students be given a homework? (Debby Maudy)
3. Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? (Shahnaz)
4.Advantages and Disadvantages of Falling in Love (M.Rizky Hidayah Nasution)
5. Muslim’s Headscraf ( salsabila )
6.The advantages and disadvantages of home office (Agustia Syahputri)
7. Birth Control (hafiz)
8.Is television good or bad for people(boni)
9. Is it true that seat belts can reduce the risk of injury or death? (Fauzan)
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: Name : Nadine Jocelyn Magdalena
*Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports?*
The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and managers of the big names make sure banned substances are taken at the safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of banning such substances has turned performers and their coaches into liars and cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport should be banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of sport but because they can damage the health of athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant fl ow of new, unregulated substances.
*= QUESTION =*
1. What argument is given by those who disagree with the use of performance enhancing drugs?
A. Athletes health is badly affected
B. Guinea pigs are awfully needed
C. Athletes consume more drugs
D. Athletes obey the rules
E. Athletes perform better
*Answer : A. Athletes health is badly affected*
2. How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?
A. Neutral
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. Indefinite
E. Pessimistic
*Answer : C. Negative*
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: Name : Shahnaz Yuliananda Khairunnisa
Text 3 :
*Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies?*
The solar energy is cheaper than any fossil fuell because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.
In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive generators.
Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be exploited in bright light. Its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world. In addition to convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to turn, relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: *Debby Maudy Panjaitan XII IPA 5*
_There are a lot of discussions as to whether students should be given homework or not._
Some people claim that children do enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such, as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own
without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school. Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don’t need teacher’s support.
On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the weekend when children have more time.
1. How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph?
A. Both paragraphs argue that homework is necessary for students.
B. Unlike the fourth paragraph, the second paragraph argues that homework is unnecessary.
C. The second paragraph supports that students need homework, but the fourth paragraph does not.
D. The second paragraph and the fourth paragraph argue that students do not need homework.
E. The second and the fourth paragraphs do not say anything about the benefit of homework.
*Jawaban: B. Unlike the fourth paragraph, the second paragraph argues that homework is unnecessary.*
2. How many reasons are presented by those who are against homework?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
*Jawaban: B. 2*
3. Those who are pro homework think that the students can … in the evening.
A. prepare for the next lesson
B. review their lessons
C. enjoy their pastime
D. do their hobbies
E. test themselves
*Jawaban: B. Review their lessons*
4. “A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.” (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is synonymous with …
A. terrible
B. careless
C. difficult
D. unimportant
E. uninteresting
*Jawaban: D. unimportant*
5. What is the writer’s suggestion about homework?
A. Homework is pointless.
B. Homework is badly needed.
C. Homework should be given at weekend.
D. Student should not be given homework.
E. Student must frequently have homework.
*Jawaban: C. Homework should be given at weekend*
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: Name : syuasti Tanjung
*Internet has been the most outstanding invention in the history of mankind*
With internet, out earth has become a global village. Yet, like many other human made technologies, it has its own advantages and disadvantages.
There are plenty of software that can entertain us or help us to communicate with our beloved ones. In a mere second, we can chat for hours with a person who is sitting at the other parts of the world, read our e-mail in our smart phone or listen to our favorite radio broadcast by streaming it on our table.
With its easy access, internet also has its disadvantages . one of them is children may be exposed to violence and explicit contects that only suitable for adults. There are thousands of such inappropriate contents on the internet which can be easily found. It is a very serious issue and may harm children well-being.
Although, internet can create havoc and destruction, its advantages are more important than its disadvantages.
Question:
1. What is one disadvantages of the internet?
A. It exposes children to violence
B. It helps us chat with our beloved ones
C. It helps us communicate from faraway
D. It streams our favorite radio broadcast
E. It sends to our e-mail from our smart phone
Answer : A. It exposes children to violence
2. The main idea of paragraph 2 is ....
A. The use of internet can be very fatal
B. Internet has some advantages
C. People should not use internet
D. Internet can make us lazy
E. Internet brings more harm than good
Answer : B. Internet has some advantages
3. From the passage we can assume that, children should be …. By their parents while they are using the internet.
A. Taught
B. Watched
C. Seen
D. Accompanied
E. Observer
Answer : D. Accompanied
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: Name : Shahnaz Yuliananda Khairunnisa
Text 3 :
*Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies?*
The solar energy is cheaper than any fossil fuell because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.
In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive generators.
Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be exploited in bright light. Its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world. In addition to convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to turn, relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.
Exercise :
1. Which of the following can produce hot water to drive generators?
A. Solar car
B. Solar cells
*C. Solar ponds*
D. Solar heating
E. Solar batteries
2. Which of the following statements does not agree with the text?
A. Solar energy can only be harnessed in bright sunlight
B. The solar energy is cheaper than any other fossil fuel
C. Solar energy is non-polluted
D. Solar ponds produce hot water to drive generators
*E. The main important device to harness the solar energy is cheap*
3. From the text, we know that ....
*A. Converting solar energy into electricity is expensive*
B. Solar energy generators can be found in most houses
C. It is easy to convert solar energy into electricity
D. The potential source of solar energy can only be found in desert areas
E. Most of people in bright sunny areas use solar energy
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: Raudhah Aini Saputri
*Internet*
Internet has been the most outstanding invention in the history of mankind. With internet, out earth has become a global village. Yet, like many other human made technologies, it has its own advantages and disadvantages.
There are plenty of software that can entertain us or help us to communicate with our beloved ones. In a mere second, we can chat for hours with a person who is sitting at the other parts of the world, read our e-mail in our smart phone or listen to our favorite radio broadcast by streaming it on our table.
With its easy access, internet also has its disadvantages . one of them is children may be exposed to violence and explicit contects that only suitable for adults. There are thousands of such inappropriate contents on the internet which can be easily found. It is a very serious issue and may harm children well-being.
Although, internet can create havoc and destruction, its advantages are more important than its disadvantages.
1.What is one disadvantages of the internet?
*A. It exposes children to violence*
B. It helps us chat with our beloved ones
C. It helps us communicate from faraway
D. It streams our favorite radio broadcast
E. It sends to our e-mail from our smart phone
2. The main idea of paragraph 2 is ....
A. The use of internet can be very fatal
*B. Internet has some advantages*
C. People should not use internet
D. Internet can make us lazy
E. Internet brings more harm than good
3.From the passage we can assume that, children should be …. By their parents while they are using the internet.
A. Taught
B. Watched
C. Seen
*D. Accompanied*
E. Observer
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: *Adi Yaksa Hafiz Tanjung*
Birth Control
Most people agree that some form of family limitation or spacing is desirable for the good of the family and society. But individuals and groups– especially religious groups–differ sharply on the methods of birth control that they consider moral and acceptable.
Couples that practise birth control do so for various reasons. They may want to limit or space their children or to have no children at all. Young couples often postpone having children so that both partners can work full-time. Other couples space their children so they can give each child as much attention as possible. Some women are advised by their doctors to avoid pregnancy for health reasons. In many countries with rapidly growing populations, the government encourages couples to limit the size of their families.
Even though birth control has gained in acceptance, opposition to the practice is continuous. Some people fear that birth control encourages sexual relations outside marriage or that the government might impose birth control. Some religious groups oppose birth control on moral grounds.
Some religious groups teach that artificial methods of birth control are immoral because they separate the two purposes of intercourse in marriage–conjugal love and the procreation of children. Although they oppose all artificial birth control, they consider natural family planning acceptable.
Choose the right answer!
1. What does the text discuss about?
A. Family planning.
B. The disagreement with birth control.
C. Reason to support family limitation.
*D. The two different opinion on birth control.*
E. The religious group which disagrees with birth control.
2. The issue of the text is ….
A. government’s population program.
B. family planning programs.
C. family limitation.
*D. birth control.*
E. sex control.
3. Which of the following reason do not support birth control?
A. To limit family size.
B. To space the children birth.
*C. To avoid high family budget.*
D. To avoid a risk-health pregnancy.
E. To share much attention with the children.
4. Some women should prevent pregnancy because of … reason.
A. unacceptable.
B. immoral.
C. artificial.
D. limited.
*E. health.*
5. The religious group feels objected to the birth control because of they….
A. think it doesn’t the government programs.
*B. believe it is an immoral practice.*
C. believe it is not a natural practice.
D. dread to the health problem.
E. are very conservatives.
[12/1 12.43] +62 812-6912-9286: Nama : Agustia Syahputri
Text 6.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Office (Title)
Stating an issue
Everybody like home sweet home however
making office at home is possible and recommend. Of course home office will have both advantage and disadvantage. Therefore it is wise to consider the strengths and weaknesses to have a home office.
Arguments for Some people will agree that having office
at home will make benefit. It saves time. We need no commuting which occasionally takes a long time. Besides we are free to set the work schedule. Having home office will save money as we need not to purchase or lease of office space from rent companies. What make it more flexible is that we can set part or all parts of our home just as a real office. What we need is only a wireless router to cover all parts of our house with. Internet. We can run our business wherever part of house we want, from living room. bed room, veranda, etc even we can make sell or purchase by online shopping for things we need. Furthermore Working at home might reduce stress, effort and time and divert it to other more productive things because while working, we are close to our families.
Arguments against
some disadvantages. For some people. keeping the schedule is hard in flexible.
However making home as office also has time. Such people types will harder if they are working just from home. There will no border between working and clear border breaking. Working just from home also. reduces the possibility to meet new people. It is true that computer and Internet connection possibly relate people every time and everywhere but we will interact with them in a dimension which is not real face.
Recommendation
So considering carefully what we actually need in running our business is much recommended before choosing to have office at home or not.
*Question*
Analsis language features (Perhatikan kata- kata yang dihuruf miring!)
1. Contrastive conjunction: however
2. Concluding conjunction: so, therefore
3. Additional conjunction: furthermore
4. Modal verb: will, can 5. Thinking verb: consider, feel
*Question*
1.What is the purpose of the text?
a. It's to persuade people to work from home
b. It's to give detail information about home office
*c. It's present two different views of home office*
d. It's to give explanation about working from home
e. It's to tell someone's experience in working from home
2.What is the communicative purpose of the text?
a.To tell about advantages of a home office
b.To persuade readers to have a home office
c.To explain how to do a home office
*d.To discuss about having a home office*
e.To critics a home office
3.What is the communicative purpose of the text?
a.To tell about advantages of a home office
b.To persuade readers to have a home office
c.To explain how to do a home office
*d.To discuss about having a home office*
e.To critics a home office
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