INTERMEDIATE READING COMPREHENSION
FINAL TEST
Name : Gina Audyrisani Rizal
NIM : 2243520005
Lecturer: Juli Rachmadani Hasibuan, S.S., M.Hum.
Class : English Literature A 2024
A. Reading Text
"The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet.
Located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, it is the world's largest coral
reef system, composed of more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.
The reef is home to an incredible array of marine life, including more than 1,500 species of
fish, 600 species of coral, and many other creatures, such as sharks, rays, and turtles. The reef
also provides important habitat for many species of birds, including seabirds and shorebirds.
Despite its importance, the Great Barrier Reef is facing many threats, including climate
change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea temperatures are causing coral bleaching,
which is when the coral expels its algal symbionts and turns white. This can be fatal for the
coral and have a ripple effect throughout the entire ecosystem."
Question:
1. Where is the position of Great Barrier Reef?
2. What is the importance of Great Barrier Reef?
3. What happen to the Coral if the coral is bleaching?
B. Can you find Main Idea and supporting sentence from the Text?
C. What do you know about previewing Text? Explain it
Answer:
A. Answering Questions
1. The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
2. The Great Barrier Reef is important because it is one of the most biologically diverse
ecosystems on Earth. It provides habitat for many marine species, including fish, coral,
sharks, rays, turtles, and birds.
3. When coral bleaching happens, the coral expels its algal symbionts and turns white. This
can be dangerous because the coral may die, which can affect the entire ecosystem.
B. Main Idea and Supporting Sentences
Main Idea:
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet.
Supporting Sentences:
- "It is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of more than 2,900 individual reefs
and 900 islands."
- "The reef is home to an incredible array of marine life, including more than 1,500 species of
fish, 600 species of coral, and many other creatures, such as sharks, rays, and turtles."
- "Despite its importance, the Great Barrier Reef is facing many threats, including climate
change, pollution, and overfishing."
C. Explanation of Previewing Text
Previewing text is the process of looking at a text before reading it in detail. It helps readers
understand the general idea and structure of the text. When previewing, readers can look at
the title, headings, pictures, and the first and last sentences of paragraphs. This technique
makes reading easier and faster because it gives an overview of the main points before
reading everything word by word.
