KUIS SBMPTN Bahasa Inggris Bagian 4

Different forms of energy sources have helped us in many ways from running our vehicles to cooking at home or generating electricity. There are two types of energy sources – renewable and non-renewable energy resources. The former is where the energy resources do not get depleted and they can be used repeatedly whereas non-renewable energy resources cannot be used again and again.

We cannot even imagine a life without the existence of fossil fuels like crude oil; coal and natural gas. But, usage of these energy resources creates lot of problems. Global warming, increase in prices of fossil fuels, and the threat of peak oil are major concerns around the globe but what steps are we talking to overcome all these issues? If we stop consuming fossil fuels, we can stop global warming and save non-renewable energy resources for our future generations to deploy. But, at the same time we need to seek an alternative to meet our requirements. We come across these topics on television, internet, and magazines and there is a lot of debate going on with regards to these topics. Is it possible for us to overcome this crisis? Only alternative energy solutions can help us as well as our environment to some extent.

Industries that deal with alternative energy solutions like solar and wind power thrive hard to save our environment. Even though modern technologies are being implemented to extract crude oil from places, which were not reachable earlier, it is still not possible to meet the growing demand. The demand for fossil fuels is increasing due to the rapid increase in population growth. Alternative energy solutions have lot of beneits when compared to non-renewable energy resources. Industries have started investing their time and money in researching as well as setting up power plants.

Certain home users hesitate to go for alternative energy solutions as initial investment needs to be made. However, once the equipment is installed, there will be no maintenance costs or other repetitive costs. Apart from the set up cost, energy from the sun and the wind will always be free in any part of the country and there is no need for being dependent upon other countries. On the other hand, the prices of renewable energy resources keep increasing and certain countries have to be dependent upon major oil producing countries. Home users who consume alternative energy resources can cut down on their electricity bills.

Every system has its own pros and cons but the best and wise thing to do is weigh the options that are available and choose the energy resource that offers long-term benefits. When it comes to alternative energy solutions, setting up solar plants and building windmills is a huge and complicated process but once they are set up, they offer endless benefits. In case of fossil fuels, oil companies need to locate the proven reserves, dig oil wells, extract oil, and convert into a more usable form so that it can reach the end consumer.

(Adapted from http://www.articlesbase.com)





1. The author’s bias regarding pollution is that ….

   1. different forms of energy sources have helped prevent from happening
   2. industries making use of alternative energy contribute the least of it
   3. energy from the sun and wind will produce the minimum level of it
   4. it is alternative energy that merely ofers solutions to overcome it
   5. any natural source of energy cannot avoid from generating it

2. In presenting the ideas, the author starts by ….

   1. describing the types of energy sources
   2. referring to non-renewable energy resources
   3. showing evidence of the roles of energy sources
   4. stating the needs for alternative energy solutions
   5. arguing the possibility of using various forms of energy

3. The author’s attitude towards alternative energy may be best described as being ….

   1. assertive
   2. optimistic
   3. supportive
   4. pessimistic
   5. sympathetic

4. The paragraph preceding the passage most likely deals with ….

   1. modern technologies used for energy solutions
   2. investment needs for equipment installation
   3. introduction to current energy sources
   4. alternative energy solutions
   5. sun as an energy source

5. The ideas in the passage may be best summarized that ….

   1. the government must support attempts for new energy installation
   2. solar and wind sources are examples of alternative energy solutions
   3. setting up solar plants and building windmills is a complicated process
   4. alternative energy solutions can keep our environment clean and green
   5. initial investment and maintenance costs alternative energy considerably

6. Based on the passage, it can be hypothesized that we cannot stop global warming and save non-renewable energy resources for our future generations if ….

   1. the prices of renewable energy resources are decreasing
   2. we keep using fossil-based energy at the present rate
   3. alternative energy is out of industrial solutions
   4. present life-styles shift from alternative energy
   5. fewer modern technologies are employed

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