Teks untuk Soal Nomor 1 s.d. 5
Discussion Thread
Topic: How do you stay productive every day?
Mia Carter
June 10, 2024 |
I make a to-do list every morning and stick to it. It keeps me focused. Also, I turn off my phone notifications to avoid distractions. Works like a charm!
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Ravi Patel
June 15, 2024 |
For me, it’s all about waking up early. I get more done before noon than most people do all day. Plus, I take short breaks to recharge—10 minutes every hour.
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Lena Ortiz
July 2, 2024 |
Productivity isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what matters. I prioritize one big task a day and let the small stuff wait. People waste time chasing busywork.
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Samir Khan
July 20, 2024 |
I don’t know why people stress about this. Just drink coffee and get to work. Everyone overcomplicates it.
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Ellie Wong
August 3, 2024 |
I use the Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes of focused work, then a 5-minute break. It’s simple, and I’ve finished projects faster since I started using it. |
Soal 01
Who explicitly suggests limiting productivity to one significant task per day?
(A) Mia Carter
(B) Ravi Patel
(C) Lena Ortiz
(D) Samir Khan
(E) Ellie Wong
Answer: (C) Lena Ortiz
Who explicitly suggests limiting productivity to one significant task per day?
(A) Mia Carter: Mentions a to-do list and avoiding distractions, but no limit to one task.
(B) Ravi Patel: Focuses on waking up early and taking breaks, no mention of limiting tasks.
(C) Lena Ortiz: Says, “I prioritize one big task a day and let the small stuff wait.” This explicitly limits productivity to one significant task.
(D) Samir Khan: Suggests coffee and working, no task limit mentioned.
(E) Ellie Wong: Uses the Pomodoro technique for multiple tasks, not limited to one.
Soal 02
The word “recharge” in Ravi Patel’s post is closest in meaning to…
(A) relax
(B) refresh
(C) exercise
(D) motivate
(E) prepare
Jawaban: (B) refresh
The word “recharge” in Ravi Patel’s post is closest in meaning to…
Ravi Patel writes: “Plus, I take short breaks to recharge—10 minutes every hour.” Here, “recharge” refers to regaining energy or focus during breaks.
Options:
(A) relax: Implies resting, which fits but is less specific.
(B) refresh: Means renewing energy or focus, closely matching the context.
(C) exercise: Too specific and unrelated to short breaks.
(D) motivate: Suggests inspiration, not energy renewal.
(E) prepare: Implies getting ready, not recovering.
“Refresh” best captures the idea of restoring energy.
Soal 03
Who posted the least relevant answer to the question “How do you stay productive every day?”
(A) Mia Carter
(B) Ravi Patel
(C) Lena Ortiz
(D) Samir Khan
(E) Ellie Wong
Jawaban: (D) Samir Khan
Who posted the least relevant answer to the question “How do you stay productive every day?”
The question seeks specific strategies for productivity.
(A) Mia Carter: Offers to-do lists and no notifications—specific and relevant.
(B) Ravi Patel: Suggests waking up early and taking breaks—practical and relevant.
(C) Lena Ortiz: Prioritizes one task—relevant and strategic.
(D) Samir Khan: Says “drink coffee and get to work” and dismisses overcomplication. This is vague and lacks a clear strategy.
(E) Ellie Wong: Describes the Pomodoro technique—specific and relevant.
Samir’s response is the least helpful or detailed.
Soal 04
Who implies that productivity is tied to a specific time management method by providing an example?
(A) Mia Carter
(B) Ravi Patel
(C) Lena Ortiz
(D) Samir Khan
(E) Ellie Wong
Jawaban: (E) Ellie Wong
Who implies that productivity is tied to a specific time management method by providing an example?
(A) Mia Carter: Mentions a to-do list but doesn’t tie it to time management with an example.
(B) Ravi Patel: Suggests early mornings and breaks but doesn’t name a specific method.
(C) Lena Ortiz: Focuses on prioritizing tasks, not time management.
(D) Samir Khan: Offers no method or example.
(E) Ellie Wong: Uses the Pomodoro technique (25 minutes work, 5-minute break) and says she finishes projects faster—an example tied to a time management method.
Soal 05
What is the overall tone of the thread regarding staying productive?
(A) Practical
(B) Critical
(C) Humorous
(D) Dismissive
(E) Confused
Jawaban: (A) Practical
What is the overall tone of the thread regarding staying productive?
Tone analysis:
Mia Carter: Helpful and straightforward.
Ravi Patel: Practical and routine-focused.
Lena Ortiz: Reflective and slightly critical of “busywork.”
Samir Khan: Casual and dismissive but still contributes.
Ellie Wong: Clear and solution-oriented.
The thread leans toward offering actionable advice with a focus on practicality, despite minor variations.
Options:
(A) Practical: Fits the focus on useful strategies.
(B) Critical: Only Lena is mildly critical; not dominant.
(C) Humorous: No humor present.
(D) Dismissive: Only Samir is dismissive; not the overall tone.
(E) Confused: Responses are clear, not confused.
Texts for Questions 6 to 10
TEXT 1
Technology has transformed the way people live, work, and connect. One key aspect is how it reshapes communication. Instant messaging and video calls, for instance, allow people to stay in touch across continents with ease. Studies suggest that this constant connectivity boosts productivity by enabling remote work and collaboration. However, it also blurs the line between work and personal life, as employees often feel pressured to respond to messages outside regular hours. Psychologists note that this can lead to stress and burnout if unchecked.
Another impact is on information access. The internet provides a vast pool of knowledge at our fingertips, reducing the need for physical libraries or expert consultations. Yet, this comes with a downside: information overload. The brain struggles to filter endless data, which can reduce focus and decision-making ability, according to cognitive research. Technology, then, is a double-edged sword—offering convenience while challenging our mental capacity.
TEXT 2
A recent experiment explored how technology affects daily habits. Researchers at a tech university observed 50 participants who used smartphones for at least five hours daily. They tracked sleep patterns, social interactions, and task efficiency over a month. The findings were striking: participants who frequently checked their phones before bed reported poorer sleep quality, averaging two hours less rest per night than those who didn’t. On the flip side, those using productivity apps completed tasks 20% faster than a control group without such tools.
The lead scientist explained that technology amplifies human behavior. “If you’re disciplined, it can make you sharper,” she said. “But if you’re easily distracted, it can spiral you into chaos.” The study also found that face-to-face interactions dropped by 30% among heavy phone users, hinting at a shift in how we socialize. These results suggest that technology’s impact depends heavily on how we manage it.
Soal 06
According to Text 1, the effect of constant connectivity is…
(A) increased productivity and improved personal life balance
(B) enhanced collaboration but potential stress and burnout
(C) reduced stress due to easier communication
(D) limited access to information and better focus
(E) decreased productivity from information overload
Jawaban: B
Text 1, Paragraph 1: “Constant connectivity boosts productivity… However, it also blurs the line between work and personal life… can lead to stress and burnout.”
(A) Wrong—personal life balance isn’t improved, it’s blurred.
(B) Correct—productivity and collaboration increase, but stress and burnout are risks.
(C) Wrong—stress isn’t reduced, it’s increased.
(D) Wrong—connectivity doesn’t limit info access or improve focus.
(E) Wrong—productivity rises, not decreases; overload is a separate issue.
Answer: (B)
Quick Take: Connectivity helps work but stresses personal life.
Soal 07
The word “They” in Text 2, Paragraph 1 refers to…
(A) participants
(B) smartphones
(C) researchers
(D) productivity apps
(E) sleep patterns
Jawaban: C
Text 2, Paragraph 1: “Researchers… observed 50 participants… They tracked sleep patterns, social interactions, and task efficiency…”
“They” follows “researchers” and describes their actions (tracking data).
(A) Participants don’t track anything—wrong.
(B) Smartphones are tools, not trackers—wrong.
(C) Researchers fit as the ones tracking—correct.
(D) Apps don’t track—wrong.
(E) Sleep patterns are tracked, not the trackers—wrong.
Answer: (C)
Quick Take: “They” is the researchers doing the study.
Soal 08
Which of the following from Text 2 is an opinion?
(A) Participants who checked phones before bed reported poorer sleep quality.
(B) Those using productivity apps completed tasks 20% faster than a control group.
(C) The study tracked sleep patterns, social interactions, and task efficiency over a month.
(D) Technology amplifies human behavior.
(E) Face-to-face interactions dropped by 30% among heavy phone users.
Jawaban: D
Fact: Verifiable data. Opinion: Subjective view.
(A) “Poorer sleep quality”—study result, fact.
(B) “20% faster”—measured outcome, fact.
(C) “Tracked… over a month”—method, fact.
(D) “Technology amplifies human behavior”—scientist’s interpretation, opinion.
(E) “Interactions dropped by 30%”—data, fact.
Answer: (D)
Quick Take: D is the scientist’s take, not a hard result.
Soal 09
The findings about technology’s impact on efficiency can be found in…
(A) Text 1 Paragraph 1 and Text 2 Paragraph 1
(B) Text 1 Paragraph 2 and Text 2 Paragraph 2
(C) Text 1 Paragraph 1 and Text 2 Paragraph 2
(D) Text 1 Paragraph 2 and Text 2 Paragraph 1
Jawaban: A
Text 1, P1: “Boosts productivity by enabling remote work and collaboration”—efficiency-related.
Text 1, P2: Info overload and focus, not efficiency directly.
Text 2, P1: “Completed tasks 20% faster”—efficiency finding.
Text 2, P2: Scientist’s view, not specific findings.
Options:
(A) T1 P1 & T2 P1—both mention efficiency.
(B) T1 P2 & T2 P2—no efficiency results.
(C) T1 P1 & T2 P2—T2 P2 lacks findings.
(D) T1 P2 & T2 P1—only T2 P1 fits.
Answer: (A)
Quick Take: Efficiency results are in T1 P1 and T2 P1.
Soal 10
What is the relationship between Texts 1 and 2?
(A) Text 1 discusses the benefits of technology, while Text 2 criticizes its negative effects.
(B) Text 1 explains technology’s general effects, and Text 2 provides specific evidence from a study.
(C) Both texts focus on how technology improves productivity but differ in methods.
(D) Text 1 warns about technology’s dangers, while Text 2 suggests ways to avoid them.
(E) Text 1 and Text 2 argue that technology only harms mental health and social life.
Jawaban: B
Text 1: Broad effects—communication, productivity, stress, info overload.
Text 2: Specific study—sleep, efficiency, social shifts.
(A) Wrong—Text 2 doesn’t criticize, it adds evidence.
(B) Correct—Text 1 gives overview, Text 2 backs it with data.
(C) Wrong—Text 1 isn’t only positive, and methods aren’t compared.
(D) Wrong—Text 2 doesn’t focus on solutions.
(E) Wrong—Both show pros and cons, not just harm.
Answer: (B)
Quick Take: Text 1 sets the stage, Text 2 proves it with a study.
