Meeting 1

Keterampilan Bahasa Inggris 2

Topic for Meeting 1

TOEFL Listening Part 1
Kalimat Restatement, Negatives,
dan Ruggestions.

1. Kalimat Restatement
Restatement adalah teknik dalam penulisan atau pidato di mana gagasan atau informasi yang
telah disampaikan sebelumnya diulang dengan menggunakan kata-kata yang berbeda. Tujuan
dari restatement adalah untuk mengklarifikasi atau menguatkan gagasan yang telah
disampaikan sebelumnya. Contoh restatement adalah "Pendidikan merupakan kunci untuk
mencapai kesuksesan. Tanpa pendidikan, sulit untuk mencapai tujuan hidup Anda."

2. Negatives adalah kata-kata atau frasa yang menunjukkan penolakan atau ketidakhadiran dari
sesuatu. Contohnya adalah "tidak", "bukan", "belum", "tidak pernah", dan sebagainya.
Penggunaan negatives dapat membantu dalam mengklarifikasi dan menunjukkan hal-hal
yang tidak diinginkan atau tidak diharapkan. Contoh kalimat dengan negatives adalah "Saya
tidak pernah makan makanan cepat saji karena saya tidak ingin merusak kesehatan saya."

3. Suggestion adalah saran atau rekomendasi yang diberikan kepada seseorang dalam upaya
untuk membantu mereka melakukan atau mencapai sesuatu. Suggestion biasanya digunakan
dalam bahasa yang sopan dan positif untuk memberikan ide atau solusi yang mungkin dapat
membantu mengatasi masalah atau memecahkan suatu masalah. Contoh kalimat dengan
suggestion adalah "Mungkin Anda bisa mencoba berbicara dengan bos Anda untuk mencari
solusi yang lebih baik untuk masalah ini."

Teknik Listening pada TOEFL Test untuk kalimat restatement, negatives and Suggestion

Teknik listening TOEFL pada kalimat restatement, negatives, dan suggestions adalah
kemampuan untuk mengenali dan memahami makna dari jenis kalimat tersebut saat
didengar dalam tes TOEFL Listening.

Untuk kalimat restatement, teknik yang dapat digunakan adalah fokus pada kata-kata kunci
atau inti dari kalimat asli dan mencari kemiripan dalam pengulangan atau penyampaian
kembali kalimat tersebut. Pendengar perlu memperhatikan kata-kata seperti "artinya", "atau
dengan kata lain", "dengan kata lain", dan sejenisnya, karena hal ini dapat menunjukkan
adanya restatement.
Untuk kalimat negatives, teknik yang dapat digunakan adalah fokus pada kata-kata yang
menunjukkan penolakan atau ketidakhadiran seperti "tidak", "bukan", "belum", "tidak
pernah", dan sebagainya. Pendengar harus memperhatikan kata-kata ini dan mengenali
bahwa kalimat tersebut menunjukkan penolakan atau ketidakhadiran dari sesuatu.

Untuk kalimat suggestions, teknik yang dapat digunakan adalah fokus pada kata-kata yang
menunjukkan saran atau rekomendasi seperti "mungkin", "sebaiknya", "apa kata jika", dan
sebagainya. Pendengar harus memperhatikan kata-kata ini dan mengenali bahwa kalimat
tersebut berisi saran atau rekomendasi untuk melakukan atau mencapai sesuatu.

Dalam tes TOEFL Listening, pendengar perlu melatih kemampuan mereka untuk mengenali
jenis kalimat ini dengan mendengarkan berbagai jenis audio, seperti wawancara, diskusi
kelompok, pidato, dan sebagainya. Teknik mendengarkan dengan fokus pada kata-kata kunci
atau inti dapat membantu meningkatkan kemampuan dalam mengenali dan memahami jenis
kalimat ini.

Contoh Kalimat Restatement, Negatives and Suggestions

Restatement:
Script:
Professor: Good morning, everyone. Today, I would like to discuss the importance of regular
physical exercise. As we all know, working out can be extremely beneficial for our health. It
helps us stay fit, manage our weight, and improve our mental health. In fact, recent studies
have shown that exercise can even reduce the risk of certain diseases like diabetes, heart
disease, and some forms of cancer. So, I encourage you all to make exercise a regular part of
your routine.

Question: What is the lecture mainly about?

A. The advantages of eating healthy foods
B. The importance of exercise for staying healthy
C. The benefits of getting enough sleep
D. The dangers of a sedentary lifestyle

Jawaban yang benar: B. The importance of exercise for staying healthy.

Negatives:
Script:
Employer: As you all know, we have implemented some changes to our company policies this
week. First, I want to make it clear that overtime pay is still available to all employees.
However, there are a few changes that we do need to discuss. For example, we have
introduced a new dress code, and we will be extending lunch breaks by 30 minutes. Finally, I
regret to inform you that starting next week, employees will no longer be able to work from
home on Mondays.
Question: What is NOT true about the company's new policy?
A. Employees can work from home twice a week
B. There is a new dress code
C. Overtime pay is no longer available
D. Lunch breaks have been extended by 30 minutes

Jawaban yang benar: C. Overtime pay is no longer available.

Suggestions:
Script:
Professor: John, I've had a chance to review your essay on the Industrial Revolution, and I have
a few suggestions that I think will help you improve it. First of all, your thesis statement is not
very clear. I suggest you try to reword it so that your main argument is more precise.
Additionally, you need to add more details and examples to support your claims. Finally, I
suggest you consider using a different source for one of your citations. Overall, I think this
essay has a lot of potential, so keep up the good work.

Question: What does the professor suggest the student do to improve his essay?
A. Add more details and examples
B. Remove some of the sources cited in the paper
C. Change the thesis statement entirely
D. Submit the paper as is, without making any changes

Jawaban yang benar: A. Add more details and examples.

Restatement:
Script:
Professor: Good morning, class. Today, we will be discussing the benefits of volunteering.
Many people think that volunteering is just a way to help others, but it can actually benefit
you as well. For example, it can help you develop new skills, build your resume, and meet new
people. In addition, volunteering can give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and can even
help reduce stress and anxiety. So, I encourage you all to consider finding a volunteer
opportunity that interests you.

Question: What is the lecture mainly about?

A. The advantages of eating organic foods
B. The importance of exercise for staying healthy
C. The benefits of volunteering
D. The negative effects of social media on mental health

Jawaban yang benar: C. The benefits of volunteering.

Negatives:
Script:
Announcer: Welcome to the evening news. In local news, the library will be closed next week
due to renovations. However, we have received reports that the library will be open on
Monday. So, if you were planning on visiting the library next week, you will need to adjust your
plans accordingly.

Question: When will the library be closed for renovations?

A. It will be closed on Monday
B. It will be closed for a week
C. It will be closed indefinitely
D. It will not be closed for renovations

Jawaban yang benar: B. It will be closed for a week.

Suggestions:
Script:
Professor: Hi, Jane. I had a chance to review your last paper, and I think there are a few things
you could do to improve your writing. First, your introduction needs to be more engaging. I
suggest you try starting with a quote or a question to grab the reader's attention. Also, your
body paragraphs should be more focused. Try to stick to one main idea per paragraph, and
use specific examples to support your claims. Finally, make sure to proofread your work before
submitting it to catch any errors. I think these changes will really help take your writing to the
next level.

Question: What does the professor suggest Jane do to improve her writing?
A. Use fewer quotes in her introduction
B. Make her body paragraphs longer
C. Include more generalizations in her paper
D. Proofread her work before submitting it

Jawaban yang benar: D. Proofread her work before submitting it.

Restatement:
Script:
Professor: Today, we will be discussing the topic of climate change. Climate change refers to
the long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other weather patterns that occur
over decades or longer periods of time. Some causes of climate change include human
activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, as well as natural factors like volcanic
eruptions and changes in the sun's energy output. The effects of climate change can be seen
in rising sea levels, more frequent extreme weather events, and changes in the distribution
and abundance of plant and animal species.

Question: What is the lecture mainly about?

A. The effects of pollution on the environment
B. The history of climate change
C. The causes and effects of climate change
D. The role of human activities in weather patterns

Jawaban yang benar: C. The causes and effects of climate change.

Negatives:
Script:
Tour guide: Good afternoon, everyone. Just a quick reminder that there is no photography
allowed inside the museum. We have had problems with people using flash photography,
which can damage the artwork. Additionally, please do not touch any of the exhibits, as they
are very delicate and could be easily damaged. Finally, please make sure to keep your voice
down while inside the museum, as a loud noise can be very distracting to other visitors.

Question: What is not allowed inside the museum?

A. Using flash photography
B. Talking loudly
C. Touching the exhibits
D. Eating or drinking

Jawaban yang benar: A. Using flash photography.

Suggestions:
Script:
Professor: Hi, John. I have reviewed your last essay and there are a few things that you can do
to improve. Firstly, your introduction is quite brief and does not fully introduce your topic. I
suggest that you spend more time on your introduction and try to make it more engaging for
the reader. Secondly, the structure of your essay is unclear. Try to separate each of your main
points into separate paragraphs to make it easier for the reader to follow. Lastly, make sure
to proofread your work before submitting it. There are a few grammatical errors that can be
easily corrected with more careful editing.

Question: What does the professor suggest John do to improve his essay?
A. Shorten his introduction
B. Combine his main points into one paragraph
C. Increase the number of grammatical errors
D. Separate his main points into separate paragraphs

Jawaban yang benar: D. Separate his main points into separate paragraphs.