English Reading Texts

1.&nbsp;Do journalists often become witnesses in every event? True 2.&nbsp;The job of a journalist is only to cover the news. False 3.&nbsp; Journalists from various media cooperated with each other. False 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Journalists are members of a number of media such as newspapers, television and radio. True 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;Democratic societies have a lot of news or information. True

After reading the text above, I think the text is very simple to be used as a reading. readers will know what journalism is, how it works, not forgetting also information about the skills that must be possessed to become a journalist. Apart from that, there is also the fact that the quality of journalists and news being presented at this time has decreased due to current developments. even though in the current era the youth are more open minded than the previous generation. however, the decline in attitude and pressure or the need for materials for society, journalists now often present news that is less educational, such as people's privacy or celebrity lifestyles.

Education and Youth

Children and youth who come from poor families, people with disabilities and those who live in remote and disadvantaged areas of the country are most at risk of dropping out of school. About 4.1 million children aged 7-18 years are not in school. Junior high school age youth from the poorest households are five times more likely to drop out of school than youth from wealthier households. Geographically, the number of children out of school ranges from 1.3 percent in Yogyakarta - a relatively affluent area - to 20.7 percent in Papua - Indonesia's easternmost and poorest province).

Meanwhile, there are still many school children who have to struggle to master basic academic skills. Less than half of 15-year-old students in Indonesia have a minimum level of proficiency in reading and achieve a minimum level of proficiency in mathematics. Teenagers also miss opportunities to develop their full potential. Of the 46 million youth in Indonesia, almost a quarter of youth aged 15 to 19 do not attend school, do not have a job or do not attend training. Youth unemployment is approximately 15 percent. Children's potential must be nurtured from an early age, and access to PAUD services continues to be improved. However, the quality of PAUD services still requires improvements in various fields. Meanwhile, in terms of access, the gross enrollment rate, national PAUD will still be in the range of 30 percent in 2021 and only reach 17 percent in Papua Province. UNICEF is working with the Government of Indonesia to improve access to quality education services for the most marginalized and out-of-school children and youth. Reducing the high number of children out of school (ATS) remains a top priority for Indonesia to achieve inclusive and equitable Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030. UNICEF's support focuses on evidence generation, policy advocacy and strengthening systems for equitable access to education, improving learning outcomes, and skills development for young people.

Journalism is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. It is also the product of these activities. A journalist often becomes a witness in any event that has news values. Not infrequently they have to interact with sources which sometimes involve secrecy. These journalists generally work in an industry called the media. In meaning, the media implies as a means of channeling between the first and third parties. In the context of national and state life, the media means a bridge between the government and its people. Therefore, every media actor must have independence and side only with truth based on facts.

The main activities in the world of journalism, especially for journalists, are covering, processing, and presenting information in the form of news to the public. In simpler terms, the reporter can also be said to be a person who reports an incident by stating who, what, when, where, why, and how the event happened. But in the current conditions, the world of journalism is increasingly complex because every media player competes to get fast and accurate information. They are generally affiliated with a number of media, including: newspapers, television, radio, magazines and digital media that are being developed recently. Journalism can be distinguished from other activities and products by certain identifiable characteristics and practices. These elements not only separate journalism from other forms of communication, but also make it indispensable in democratic societies. History reveals that the more democratic a society, the more news and information it has. Then to become a journalist, of course you must have skills such as there are several skills that must be possessed. Such as the latest information, good attitude, communication skills and broad insights, as well as the ability to write in various media.

Dea Rafidatus Syahmila 23 Desember 2002 “Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions”

Vadya Rihadatul Aisy 10 April 2002 "Something that you can't control is something that can lead you into danger"

Rahma Dwi Septiya 1 September 2003 “Love yourself then others will love you back”

Jihan Fatimatuzzahrok 16 Juni 2003 "be a useful person for others"

Cucu Wulan Nafi Kustiani 23 Agustus 2003 “If you can dream it, you can do it” (Walt Disney).

<a href="https://id.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurnalisme">https://id.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurnalisme</a> <a href="https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/id/pendidikan-dan-remaja?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoWtA5oFvKLTehdA9mrZZSX8L-hP0gl2AvpT3Fvmd9k6KYzF-h47xl8aAhkKEALw_wcB">https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/id/</a> <a href="https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/id/pendidikan-dan-remaja?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoWtA5oFvKLTehdA9mrZZSX8L-hP0gl2AvpT3Fvmd9k6KYzF-h47xl8aAhkKEALw_wcB">pendidikan-dan-remaja?</a> <a href="https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/id/pendidikan-dan-remaja?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoWtA5oFvKLTehdA9mrZZSX8L-hP0gl2AvpT3Fvmd9k6KYzF-h47xl8aAhkKEALw_wcB">gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoWtA5o</a> <a href="https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/id/pendidikan-dan-remaja?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoWtA5oFvKLTehdA9mrZZSX8L-hP0gl2AvpT3Fvmd9k6KYzF-h47xl8aAhkKEALw_wcB">FvKLTehdA9mrZZSX8L-hP0gl2AvpT3Fvmd9k6KYzF-h47xl8aAhkKEALw_wcB</a> <a href="https://www.text.co.id/teks-berita-bahasa-inggris-tentang-bisnis/">https://www.text.co.id/teks-berita-bahasa-inggris-tentang-bisnis/</a> <a href="https://www.englishclub.com/reading/health/trans-fats.htm">https://www.englishclub.com/reading/health</a> <a href="https://www.englishclub.com/reading/health/trans-fats.htm">/trans-fats.htm</a> https://medium.com/@niyajohn9495/short-article-about-technology-bebdea8736e1

Does your&nbsp;mouth water&nbsp;when you think of cookies, donuts, burgers, and French fries? Many people prefer junk food&nbsp;like this to healthy food because they develop a taste for it.&nbsp;Processed, baked, and fried foods often contain a high amount of&nbsp;trans fats. Trans fats raise bad&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;and lower the good cholesterol that your body needs. Fatty foods do more than cause&nbsp;obesity. Trans-fats build up in the body and block blood flow to the heart. People whose&nbsp;diet&nbsp;contains a high percentage of trans fats are at risk of developing heart disease or having a&nbsp;stroke. Trans fat is a semi-solid type of oil. It is made by adding&nbsp;hydrogen&nbsp;to liquid oil. Food companies and restaurants use trans fat oils because they're cheap and they make food like crackers and baked goods last longer. They also improve the taste and&nbsp;texture&nbsp;of food. Trans fats became very popular in the second half of the 20th century.

This is around the time butter got a bad name for its cholesterol levels. People were told to use margarine containing trans fats instead because it was "healthier", but we now know butter is actually the healthier option. Today doctors know how dangerous processed foods like margarine can be. In countries such as the US and Canada, there are new government&nbsp;restrictions&nbsp;on food production. Food and beverage makers must attach a Nutrition Fact label to their products. These list daily recommendations and&nbsp;detail&nbsp;all the&nbsp;ingredients&nbsp;in a product, including trans fats if they're used. We all need some fat in our diet. There are three different types of fats:&nbsp;saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fats. Doctors recommend that we get most of our fatty calories from unsaturated fats. Neither butter nor margarine fits this category, though other spreads like peanut butter do. Reading the list of ingredients on the label is a good way of&nbsp;avoiding&nbsp;dangerous ingredients like trans fats. Another way is to avoid eating out, especially in fast food restaurants. Also, when shopping tries to buy the&nbsp;majority&nbsp;of your food in the fresh-food section and limit the amount of processed and packaged food you buy. <a href="https://www.englishclub.com/reading/health/trans-fats.htm">https://www.englishclub.com/reading/health/trans-fats.htm</a>

1. Technology affects people all over the world. (True) 2. &nbsp;Does Technology have a bad impact on social life? (False) 3.Technology has also brought about efficiency and quality in the manufacturing sector. (True) 4. Digital Libraries can’t store documents or files (False) 5. The society has been changed with the evolution of technology. (True) &nbsp;

After reading the text above, I think the text is very simple to read.&nbsp; Because the author wrote a short article about technology. But technology also has positive and negative impacts on society.&nbsp; The positive impact can facilitate human work.&nbsp; But also the negative impact is that they will feel lazy because of their dependence on technology.&nbsp; So, we as a society today are familiar with technology.&nbsp; We must be balanced to use it.&nbsp; You can even use it if necessary so you don't get dependent and lazy to work manually with this technology. &nbsp;

Ford To Invest $11 Billion in Electric Cars

The Ford Motor Company has revealed plans to invest over $11 billion dollars in the development and production of electric cars by 2022. The announcement was made public at the Detroit Motor Show. The American carmaker plans to produce 16 fully battery-driven vehicles and 24 hybrid cars by 2022. At the moment the Focus is the only Ford car that can be driven by batteries alone. Apart from producing electric-driven cars for the American market, Ford also aims at increasing sales to China, the largest growing car market in the world. In addition, it wants to become the world’s leader in fuel-efficient trucks. The car producer also plans to bring a battery-driven SUV on the market by 2020.

Instead of creating completely new electric vehicles from scratch, Ford wants to electrify cars that are already popular because people will know what they get and buy more easily. Automobile manufacturers around the world are under pressure to develop electric cars because many large countries, including China, India, France and the U.K. have said they would phase out vehicles powered by internal combustion engines within the next two decades. They also face fierce competition from companies like Tesla, a car-maker that specialises in innovative technologies. As battery costs are going down rapidly, carmakers may find it easier to produce electric cars with higher mileage and at cheaper prices. <a href="https://www.text.co.id/teks-berita-bahasa-inggris-tentang-bisnis/">https://www.text.co.id/teks-berita-bahasa-inggris-tentang-bisnis/</a>

Mark each sentence as T (true) or F (incorrect) according to the information above. 1. About 4.1 million children aged 7-18 years are in school. (False) 2. The number of children out of school ranges from 1.3 percent in Yogyakarta which is affluent area. (True) 3. In Indonesia, students aged 15 years have a low level of reading proficiency. (True) 4. The quality of &nbsp;PAUD services in Indonesia is very good. (False) 5. UNICEF is working with the Government of Indonesia to improve access to quality education services for the most marginalized and out-of-school children and youth. (True)

In my opinion, the text above is a light text to read. Because the text uses language that is easy to understand and uses familiar vocabulary. The text also explains facts about the condition of education in Indonesia, where there are still many children or adolescents who drop out of school due to several factors. There are also many teenagers who have low literacy levels. So the government should pay more attention to the condition of public education and socialize the importance of education for children. &nbsp;

The main activities in the world of journalism, especially for journalists, are covering, processing, and presenting information in the form of news to the public. In simpler terms, the reporter can also be said to be a person who reports an incident by stating who, what, when, where, why, and how the event happened. But in the current conditions, the world of journalism is increasingly complex because every media player competes to get fast and accurate information. They are generally affiliated with a number of media, including: newspapers, television, radio, magazines and digital media that are being developed recently. Journalism can be distinguished from other activities and products by certain identifiable characteristics and practices. These elements not only separate journalism from other forms of communication, but also make it indispensable in democratic societies. History reveals that the more democratic a society, the more news and information it has. Then to become a journalist, of course you must have skills such as there are several skills that must be possessed. Such as the latest information, good attitude, communication skills and broad insights, as well as the ability to write in various media. <a href="https://id.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurnalisme">https://id.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurnalisme</a>

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful First of all the writer's deepest thank To Allah SWT, the lord of the universe an to our prophet Muhammad SAW, may peace and blessing be upon him, his family and his followers. We would like to express my gratitude to my lecturer in reading and writing courses, Mrs. Vina Mariana M.Pd for the great patient and contributions in finishing this book. May Allah always bless her and her family. We also would like to express my deepest gratidude to ourselves Dea, Vadya, Cucu, Rahma, and Jihan. Thank you for finishing this book properly. May Allah bless of all us. This book is intended as reading material for the general public who want to learn English with a variety of topics provided. The author also realizes that in the preparation of this book there are deficiencies, but the author fully believes that no matter how small this book will still provide a benefit for the reader. Finally, for the improvement of this book, criticism and suggestions from readers are very useful for future writers.

UNIT 1							 Journalism						 Pre-Reading					 While Reading				 After Reading				 Writing Section				 UNIT 2							 Education and Youth	 Pre-Reading					 While Reading				 After Reading				 Writing Section				 UNIT 3							 Ford To Invest $11 		 Billion in Electric Cars Pre Reading While Reading After Reading Writing Section UNIT 4 Trans Fats Pre-Reading While Reading After Reading Writing Section UNIT 5 Technology Pre-Reading While Reading After Reading Writing Section REFERENCES

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Children and youth who come from poor families, people with disabilities and those who live in remote and disadvantaged areas of the country are most at risk of dropping out of school. About 4.1 million children aged 7-18 years are not in school. Junior high school age youth from the poorest households are five times more likely to drop out of school than youth from wealthier households. Geographically, the number of children out of school ranges from 1.3 percent in Yogyakarta - a relatively affluent area - to 20.7 percent in Papua - Indonesia's easternmost and poorest province). Meanwhile, there are still many school children who have to struggle to master basic academic skills. Less than half of 15-year-old students in Indonesia have a minimum level of proficiency in reading and achieve a minimum level of proficiency in mathematics.

Teenagers also miss opportunities to develop their full potential. Of the 46 million youth in Indonesia, almost a quarter of youth aged 15 to 19 do not attend school, do not have a job or do not attend training. Youth unemployment is approximately 15 percent. Children's potential must be nurtured from an early age, and access to PAUD services continues to be improved. However, the quality of PAUD services still requires improvements in various fields. Meanwhile, in terms of access, the gross enrollment rate, national PAUD will still be in the range of 30 percent in 2021 and only reach 17 percent in Papua Province. UNICEF is working with the Government of Indonesia to improve access to quality education services for the most marginalized and out-of-school children and youth. Reducing the high number of children out of school (ATS) remains a top priority for Indonesia to achieve inclusive and equitable Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030. UNICEF's support focuses on evidence generation, policy advocacy and strengthening systems for equitable access to education, improving learning outcomes, and skills development for young people.

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Technology affects people all over the world. Advances in technology have made our countries safer and our lives easier, they have also negatively affected our lives. Technology have brought us online banking, smart cars, smart TVs, lightning fast computers, and the virtual reality. Also there include cyber warfare, hackers, identity theft, cyber stalking, and a host of other bad things. The society has been changed with the evolution of&nbsp;technology. Life was burdensome and everyday chores consumed too much of our time, before the advent of modern day technology. The access to education, medicine, industry, transportation etc. has been simplified due to development in modern day technology.

Due to the convenience and efficiency provided by technology, our lives have improved Information Technology&nbsp;give a new face to traditional libraries that include both digital collections and traditional, fixed media collections. We know that traditional libraries are limited by its storage space, but the digital information requires little space to contain information, so digital libraries have the potential to store more documents. The use of information technology in digital libraries that will increase the number of users and increased the expectations of the users. Technology&nbsp;has also brought about efficiency and quality in the manufacturing sector. Technological advancement has reduced the risk. Development is closely related with technology and the stage of development the human being has arrived could have been possible without the advancement in technology. Agriculture, industry, profession, health, education, art, political processes, recreation, religious activities and daily life activities all are under the influence of technology now. There are some modern technological developments that play a major role in making our daily life more effective. Television is also good servant, it’s considered as the cheapest source of information and entertainment nowadays. Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going whether forwards or backwards as well. It has enable Us to increase our comfort and to achieve efficiency in all sectors of life .We can’t achieve any progress or development, without technology. We can modernize our industry so life becomes easier for us and next generations through the developed technologies.&nbsp;

Answer the question below by write True (T) or False (F) ! 1.&nbsp;Ford Motor Company has revealed plans to invest more than $11 billion dollars in the development and production of electric cars by 2022. (T) 2.&nbsp;The American automaker plans to produce 20 fully battery-driven vehicles and 25 hybrid cars by 2023 (F) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;As well as producing electric cars for the North American market, Ford is also aiming to increase sales to China,the world's biggest growth auto market. (T) 4.&nbsp;Instead of creating an entirely new electric vehicle from scratch, Ford wanted to shake up an already popular car because people didn't know what they were getting and it was harder to buy. (F) 5.&nbsp;As battery costs fall rapidly, automakers may find it easier to produce electric cars with higher mileage and for less money. (T)

In my opinion, the text above is a good text for all people to read, especially since this text is related to today's transportation, where transportation is very important for human life. Currently in the era of globalization and technological advances with the emergence of modern tools that easily make us use fast transportation often, this can make it easier for us to travel anywhere and save our energy. Ford, a rich billionaire, is investing 11 billion for this transportation, by increasing the market for buying and selling this transport, Ford has had a good and bad impact on the public in the world of transportation, one of which is buying and selling transportation. Ford only wants to develop its industry so that it can help many people, but it has challenges in competition even though it has threatened other competitors.

Mark each sentence as T (true) or F (incorrect) according to the information above. 1.&nbsp;People on diets high in trans fat are at risk of developing heart disease and stroke.(True) 2.&nbsp;Food companies and restaurants do not use trans fat oils because they are expensive. (False) 3.&nbsp;There are two different types of fat: Saturated fat and trans fat. (False) 4.&nbsp;Reading the ingredient list on the label is a great way to avoid harmful ingredients such as trans fats. (True) 5.&nbsp;Another way to avoid trans fats is to eat out less, especially at fast food restaurants. (True)

In my opinion, the text above is a good text for all people to read, especially since this text is related to health, where health is a very important thing for human life. Maintaining health is not difficult, but there are still many of us who do not really care about the health of our bodies. At this time in the era of globalization and technological advances with the emergence of modern tools that can produce food easily, it makes us often consume fast food where the food has an effect that is not good for the health of our body. Through this text, we come to understand that the ingredients in fast food or other foods are not always good for health, such as trans fat. This text also explains in detail what trans fats are. This text also provides suggestions for avoiding these fats. This text also uses everyday language which is not too difficult so it is easy to understand. I think the readers of this text will understand what trans fat is and its dangers because the explanation is very clear so they and I know that we must as much as possible to avoid consuming foods that contain trans fats and reduce fast food so that our bodies become healthy and strong.

Technology affects people all over the world. Advances in technology have made our countries safer and our lives easier, they have also negatively affected our lives. Technology have brought us online banking, smart cars, smart TVs, lightning fast computers, and the virtual reality. Also there include cyber warfare, hackers, identity theft, cyber stalking, and a host of other bad things. The society has been changed with the evolution of&nbsp;technology. Life was burdensome and everyday chores consumed too much of our time, before the advent of modern day technology. The access to education, medicine, industry, transportation etc. has been simplified due to development in modern day technology. Due to the convenience and efficiency provided by technology, our lives have improved Information Technology&nbsp;give a new face to traditional libraries that include both digital collections and traditional, fixed media collections. We know that traditional libraries are limited by its storage space, but the digital information requires little space to contain information, so digital libraries have the potential to store more documents. The use of information technology in digital libraries that will increase the number of users and increased the expectations of the users.

Technology&nbsp;has also brought about efficiency and quality in the manufacturing sector. Technological advancement has reduced the risk. Development is closely related with technology and the stage of development the human being has arrived could have been possible without the advancement in technology. Agriculture, industry, profession, health, education, art, political processes, recreation, religious activities and daily life activities all are under the influence of technology now. There are some modern technological developments that play a major role in making our daily life more effective. Television is also good servant, it’s considered as the cheapest source of information and entertainment nowadays. Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going whether forwards or backwards as well. It has enable Us to increase our comfort and to achieve efficiency in all sectors of life .We can’t achieve any progress or development, without technology. We can modernize our industry so life becomes easier for us and next generations through the developed technologies.&nbsp; https://medium.com/@niyajohn9495/short-article-about-technology-bebdea8736e1

Ford To Invest $11 Billion in Electric Cars

Instead of creating completely new electric vehicles from scratch, Ford wants to electrify cars that are already popular because people will know what they get and buy more easily. Automobile manufacturers around the world are under pressure to develop electric cars because many large countries, including China, India, France and the U.K. have said they would phase out vehicles powered by internal combustion engines within the next two decades. They also face fierce competition from companies like Tesla, a car-maker that specialises in innovative technologies. As battery costs are going down rapidly, carmakers may find it easier to produce electric cars with higher mileage and at cheaper prices. <a href="https://www.text.co.id/teks-berita-bahasa-inggris-tentang-bisnis/">https://www.text.co.id/teks-berita-bahasa-inggris-tentang-bisnis/</a>

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