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When a person old enough to be responsible for a crime? This question needs to
be investigated because the current law is not good enough
The law at present protects children aged between ten years and four years from
being punished for committing crimes. It is believed that children under
fourteen years are too young to realize the seriousness of their crimes. Mr.
Stephen Scarlett, head of the NSW Children’s Court, describes how clever
young offenders use this defense, saying that they are too young to understand
that they have broken the law. Mr. Scarlett, an expert on this subject, states that
the age should be dropped from fourteen to twelve years. I agree with this.
Teenagers these days are far more sophisticated than those in the past. The law
should recognize this. In a recent survey some people suggested that the age for
being responsible for a crime should be dropped to eight years old. This, I feel,
is too young. Fourteen, however, is too old. Is there anyone who believes that a
fourteen-year-old does not know that it is against the law to steal or vandalize
property? By the age of twelve, children are aware of what is legal and what is
not.
Public pressure creates change. It is now up to the public to put pressure on the
government to change the age at which a person may be held responsible for a
crime from fourteen years to twelve years. Out of date laws have no place in a
modern society, especially one that needs people to be responsible for their
actions.
2.In what age are the children protected by the present law from being punished
for committing crimes?
A.Ten years old
B.Fourteen years old
C.Ten to fourteen years old
D.Eight years old
E.Twelve years old
5.“Teenagers these days are far more sophisticated than those in the past.
The word “those” refer to…..
A.Days
B.Teenagers
C.Laws
D.Children
E.Crimes
Mobile Phones in the School
Recently most people own mobile phone. Why does mobile phone user increase
dramatically in recent years? First, the feature and functions has increased. Mobile phone is
not used just for calling, but sending text, taking pictures, recording videos, accessing
internet, playing games and much more. Second, mobile phone has also become a lot
cheaper. Now this communication device does not only fill the pocket of adult but also
teenager and student. Even a lot phones are intentionally designed to teenaged market.
However should they be allowed to bring them to school.
Many schools do not allow students to bring cell phones to school. It is very reasonable
because bringing phone to school potentially disrupts the learning process. Most students
use cell phones irresponsibly. They use cell phones to talk to their friend during class time.
They also use the calculator and camera features in the class as well. Those potentially lead
less concentration in the time of learning and teaching process.
Students go to school to learn and behave fair way. Mobile phones provide a large
temptation to cheat in tests. They can communicate to anyone and almost anywhere in the
world. Because of the small size of the cell phone, students can send a text quietly and
discreetly. The text can go unnoticed anywhere to get help on answering tests, homework,
and other class assignment. Learning in school is to behave fair not cheating.
Therefore, schools should ban students from bringing their cell phones. However it should
be done fairly. In case of an emergency some student need a call for help, providing easy
access to phone is better.
Answer the questions below based on the text above !
1. What is the kind the text above ?
2. What is the purpose of the text ?
3. What is the generic structure of the text ?
4. Where is the recommendation of the text ?
5. What is the means of discreetly in the text in “Bahasa Indonesia” ?
Present Perfect Continuous
1. Rena: Why don’t you reply my text?
Wawan: Oh, sorry. I forgot to tell you that I … to Ambon since last year.
a. am traveling
b. was traveling
c. have to travel
d. will have traveled
e. have been traveling
2. All these years, Vita’s family … in proverty.
a. lived
b. has been living
c. had lived
d. was living
e. lives
3. Tono: I think they are going to here for a while.
Neni: But we … in line for almost 30 minutes.
a. are standing
b. have stood
c. stand
d. were standing
e. have been standing
4. Several hotels in this city are closing down. That’s because tourism itself … since last year.
a. is declining
b. declined
c. has been declining
d. has declined
e. was declined
5. Eko has been working on his report for two days in a row without much sleep. That’s why he looks
so tired.
a. works
b. is working
c. has been working
d. was working
e. had been working
1. The police officer warned the crowd that he ……………… order shooting, if
they created trouble.
a could d. Has
b would e. Can
c might
2. Passengers ……………… not smoke inside the bus.
a will d. Has
b should e. Can
c must
3. ………………. I have a word with you?
a will d. Has
b shall e. Can
c can
4. Parents ……………….. not accompany their children to the school.
a must d. Has
b can e. Can
c would
5. There was a time when I ……………… stay up late, but these days I go to
bed early.
a used to d. Has
b ought to e. Can
c should
Far away
This ship has taken me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
Starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore
My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive
Far away
This ship has taken me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
1. Which word best describes the singer’s condition at the first sentences of the song....
A. Happy D. Lonely
B. Hopeless E. Couraged
C. Discouraged
BY ALICIA KEYS
Some people think that the physical things define what’s within
Questions
2.Are you familiar with the singer? If so, write everything you know about the singer
5.Look at the lyrics carefully. What dos she want, actually? And what does she think
about people?