Soal Asli SNBT 2018 LBE

Schools must incorporate technology into daily teaching to realize the benefits. The daily use of technology in core classes correlates highly to the desirable education success measures (ESMs). Daily technology use is a top-five indicator of better discipline, better attendance, and increased college attendance. In 1:1 (one child one laptop) schools, daily use of technology in core curriculum classes ranges from $ 51 % $ to $ 63 % $ . Unfortunately, many 1:1 schools report using the technology on only a weekly basis or less often for many classes. It may appear surprising that in $ 40 % $ of $ 1: 1 $ schools, where every student has a laptop, students do not use the technology on a daily basis. The anecdotal evidence suggests a few answers: first, some schools move into 1:1 computing based on top-down directives and do not enjoy stakeholder buy-in. Second, many schools have inadequate levels of professional development. America's Digital Schools 2006 provides strong support for this argument. Third, schools buy the hardware but no courseware. In one large implementation, the hardware vendor who won the bid allocated only 50 cents for software, requiring the schools to supplement the software out of their own budget. Fourth, the laptops are used for less transformative activities. Next, computer use is limited to tool use, such as PowerPoint or word processing, with some limited web browsing. Broader uses including digital content with meaningful integration are not employed.

With the second sentence in the first paragraph, the author intends to ....

1. A.show technology use within the process of teaching and learning
2. B.imply that educational technology leads to teaching effectiveness
3. C.show the use of technology in classrooms is closely related to the indicators that lead to the success of education
4. D.argue that the core curriculum classes without technology ranges from $ 51 % $ to $ 63 % $
5. E.suggest that incorporating technology into a school curriculum will bring about learning efficiency

Social norms are the implicit social rules that govern behavioj/within a community. Norms are not directly established; instead, they develop over time as people go about their daily behaviors, sense people's reactions to those behaviors, and observe what other people are doing. Social norms differ, depending on the group of people, community, or culture. What is considered fully normal, even admirable, in one group may be met with disapproval in another (e.g., offices where casual dress is normal vs. offices where everyone must wear a suit). According to psychologist Robert Cialdini, people are constantly looking for "social proof" to guide their own behavior. They look for clues to what other people are doing in order to understand the appropriate behavior in a given situation. Social proof of what is acceptable is a particularly powerful guide to behavior when the situation is ambiguous or new. In relation to social norms, one of the big challenges we face is creating a sustainable culture where so many unsustainable actions are considered perfectly normal and even something to strive for: driving alone, living in a very large home, eating foods that have traveled long distances, eating meat at every meal, having a weed-free green grass lawn, and continuously shopping for new consumer goods. Sustainable behaviors, such as buying second-hand or taking short showers, on the other hand, are often seen as lower or undesirable in status. Social norms create opportunities for change; for one thing, they are dynamic and constantly shifting (just think about fashion trends). The goal for those of us who want to bring about a more sustainable society is to quickly bring sustainable behaviors into the realm of normal, acceptable one, and something people aspire to. How do we accomplish this? We need to give people evidence, social proof, that sustainable behavior is acceptable and desirable. (Adapted from: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/p-eel-01.pdf)

The passage is mainly concerned with ....

1. A.social proof
2. B.social disorder
3. C.daily behavior
4. D.sustainable behavior
5. E.acceptable culture

The explanation shows that life condition is becoming more and more uncondusive for good-quality life. Therefore, today more people than ever are looking for ways to improve their health, increase energy, reduce stress, restore or enhance functionality, relieve aches and pains, balance emotions, and sharpen mental focus. Because of the demands of modern life, most people want those ways to be relatively simple and not time consuming. If you still have not found something to fit your needs, you may want to consider Chinese healing exercises. Chinese healing exercises make up a branch of Chinese medicine. It is almost never taught as a separate system of healing. Rather, it is used in many practices you probably recognize. Some are part of the oldest of Chinese medical practices, including acupressure and ruina, a type of Chinese massage therapy. Others have their origins in ancient self-healing or spiritual practices, such as Chinese forms of yoga and meditation. They are routinely taught together with more detailed and complex practices, such as taiji (t'ai chi). qigong (chi gung), and other advanced medical, spiritual, or martial practices. They are intended to prepare a student for those more demanding disciplines. They are also conducted as adjunctive exercises that can make some aspects of the main practices easier to perform. Some sources are less well known in the west, like medical qigong and paidagong. They are tapping and patting techniques used to break up $ q i $ blockages. $ Q i $ is life force, and is responsible for all healthy functionality, animation, vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Chinese exercises have a unique positive impact on all those qualities. Chinese healing exercises can amplify the benefits from taiji or qigong if you already have such a practice. In that context, they will open targeted areas of physical or energetic restriction, deepen your sensitivity to $ q i $ sensations, and increase $ q i $ flow. They root you more securely, thereby improving your overall performance. (Adapted from: http://www.llewellyn.com/iournal/article/2408)

It can be predicted from the passage that ....

1. A.the more people do Chinese healing exercises, the longer the time they need to master other advanced medical, spiritual, or martial practices
2. B.the more people do Chinese advanced medical, spiritual, or martial practices; the less they need to do Chinese healing exercise
3. C.the more people do Chinese healing exercises, the worse they will be in other advanced medical, spiritual, cr martial practices
4. D.the more people do Chinese healing exercises, the better their overall health will be
5. E.the more people do Chinese healing exercises, the more simple their life will be

The explanation shows that life condition is becoming more and more uncondusive for good-quality life. Therefore, today more people than ever are looking for ways to improve their health, increase energy, reduce stress, restore or enhance functionality, relieve aches and pains, balance emotions, and sharpen mental focus. Because of the demands of modern life, most people want those ways to be relatively simple and not time consuming. If you still have not found something to fit your needs, you may want to consider Chinese healing exercises. Chinese healing exercises make up a branch of Chinese medicine. It is almost never taught as a separate system of healing. Rather, it is used in many practices you probably recognize. Some are part of the oldest of Chinese medical practices, including acupressure and ruina, a type of Chinese massage therapy. Others have their origins in ancient self-healing or spiritual practices, such as Chinese forms of yoga and meditation. They are routinely taught together with more detailed and complex practices, such as taiji (t'ai chi). qigong (chi gung), and other advanced medical, spiritual, or martial practices. They are intended to prepare a student for those more demanding disciplines. They are also conducted as adjunctive exercises that can make some aspects of the main practices easier to perform. Some sources are less well known in the west, like medical qigong and paidagong. They are tapping and patting techniques used to break up $ q i $ blockages. $ Q i $ is life force, and is responsible for all healthy functionality, animation, vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Chinese exercises have a unique positive impact on all those qualities. Chinese healing exercises can amplify the benefits from taiji or qigong if you already have such a practice. In that context, they will open targeted areas of physical or energetic restriction, deepen your sensitivity to $ q i $ sensations, and increase $ q i $ flow. They root you more securely, thereby improving your overall performance. (Adapted from: http://www.llewellyn.com/iournal/article/2408)

What is the best summary of the passage?

1. A.People are encouraged to do Chinese healing exercises because they provide many benefits for people's life and cost very low. Moreover, these exercises do not require special equipments, sports gear and apparel.
2. B.While some types of Chinese healing exercises have been considered useful, some others still need further research-based justification. These exercises tend to be more detailed and complex, thus they demand much higher skills from people who want to practice them.
3. C.Desfite many benefits provided by Chinese healing exercises, they are not so popular among people seeking for alternative medical treatments. This is because they are not aware of the advantages those exere ses have.
4. D.Chinsse healing exercises can be a good option for those who want to improve their quality of life. These exerc ses include acupressure, tuina, taiji, qigong, and other medical, spiritual and self-defense practices, whict: may promote overall functionality of person's well-being.
5. E.These exerc ses include acupressure, tuina, taiji, qigong, and other medical, spiritual and self-defense practices, whict: may promote overall functionality of person's well-being.

Social norms are the implicit social rules that govern behavioj/within a community. Norms are not directly established; instead, they develop over time as people go about their daily behaviors, sense people's reactions to those behaviors, and observe what other people are doing. Social norms differ, depending on the group of people, community, or culture. What is considered fully normal, even admirable, in one group may be met with disapproval in another (e.g., offices where casual dress is normal vs. offices where everyone must wear a suit). According to psychologist Robert Cialdini, people are constantly looking for "social proof" to guide their own behavior. They look for clues to what other people are doing in order to understand the appropriate behavior in a given situation. Social proof of what is acceptable is a particularly powerful guide to behavior when the situation is ambiguous or new. In relation to social norms, one of the big challenges we face is creating a sustainable culture where so many unsustainable actions are considered perfectly normal and even something to strive for: driving alone, living in a very large home, eating foods that have traveled long distances, eating meat at every meal, having a weed-free green grass lawn, and continuously shopping for new consumer goods. Sustainable behaviors, such as buying second-hand or taking short showers, on the other hand, are often seen as lower or undesirable in status. Social norms create opportunities for change; for one thing, they are dynamic and constantly shifting (just think about fashion trends). The goal for those of us who want to bring about a more sustainable society is to quickly bring sustainable behaviors into the realm of normal, acceptable one, and something people aspire to. How do we accomplish this? We need to give people evidence, social proof, that sustainable behavior is acceptable and desirable. (Adapted from: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/p-eel-01.pdf)

Based on the text, the word disapproval in line 5 means ....

1. A.a bad feeling
2. B.an unacceptable feeling
3. C.an unsustainable behavior
4. D.a different opinion
5. E.a negative opinion

The explanation shows that life condition is becoming more and more uncondusive for good-quality life. Therefore, today more people than ever are looking for ways to improve their health, increase energy, reduce stress, restore or enhance functionality, relieve aches and pains, balance emotions, and sharpen mental focus. Because of the demands of modern life, most people want those ways to be relatively simple and not time consuming. If you still have not found something to fit your needs, you may want to consider Chinese healing exercises. Chinese healing exercises make up a branch of Chinese medicine. It is almost never taught as a separate system of healing. Rather, it is used in many practices you probably recognize. Some are part of the oldest of Chinese medical practices, including acupressure and ruina, a type of Chinese massage therapy. Others have their origins in ancient self-healing or spiritual practices, such as Chinese forms of yoga and meditation. They are routinely taught together with more detailed and complex practices, such as taiji (t'ai chi). qigong (chi gung), and other advanced medical, spiritual, or martial practices. They are intended to prepare a student for those more demanding disciplines. They are also conducted as adjunctive exercises that can make some aspects of the main practices easier to perform. Some sources are less well known in the west, like medical qigong and paidagong. They are tapping and patting techniques used to break up $ q i $ blockages. $ Q i $ is life force, and is responsible for all healthy functionality, animation, vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Chinese exercises have a unique positive impact on all those qualities. Chinese healing exercises can amplify the benefits from taiji or qigong if you already have such a practice. In that context, they will open targeted areas of physical or energetic restriction, deepen your sensitivity to $ q i $ sensations, and increase $ q i $ flow. They root you more securely, thereby improving your overall performance.

(Adapted from: http://www.llewellyn.com/iournal/article/2408) The aut-or's attitude towards the topic in the passage is ....

1. A.Critical
2. B.Positve
3. C.Skeptical
4. D.Doubtful
5. E.Realistic

Before engineers dreamed of eliminating drivers in cars, they imagined eliminating the side mirrors. Now a long-sought solution looks closer to finally stripping cars of side mirrors. Many automakers demonstrate video systems that replace the Mickey Mouse ears with cameras. Continental, a major parts and systems supplier to automakers, was one of them. In a customized Mercedes-Benz CLS, Continental demonstrated how its system would work. Thumb-size video cameras on the exterior of the car replace the side-mounted mirrors and use interior screens on the left and right side of the dashboard to deliver views of what is next to and behind the car. The screens are near where a driver would normally look to check a mirror, and the camera views are wider than what a physical mirror can provide, eliminating blind spots along the side of the car. The cameras, which can automatically adjust to reduce glare from sunlight or increase brightness at night, are also helpful in tight parking spots. Technology suppliers hope that regulations requiring old-fashioned physical mirrors will be amended. Philipp Hoffmann, BMW's project manager for camera monitor systems expected to begin road testing of the mirrorless systems in Europe this year, quickly followed by additional testing in Asia. He remained hopeful that the United States would follow soon. He may have a good reason to be optimistic. Daimler AG, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is already testing a couple of autonomous tractor-trailers in Nevada that use large high-definition screens instead of side mirrors. Also, BMW recently received an exemption from the Transportation Department in the U.S. to allow it to deploy an automatic parking feature that enables a BMW 7 Series car to park itself, while the driver stands on the curb. It is a feature the company demonstrated only a year ago. Using cameras instead of physical mirrors could also end dangling damaged mirrors. To replace a typical mirror can be expensive as much as $ \$ 946 $ on a 2015 Acura RLX, according to the insurance institute. However, Mr. McConnell at Continental noted potential savings'in building cars that no longer need the structural support for side-mounted mirrors.

(Adapted from: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/05/automobiles/end-of-the-road-may-be-near-for-sidemirrors.htmD The author's description on the replacement of side mirrors by a camera is relevant with which of the following?

1. A.A manual handle window replaced by the automatic type
2. B.A fuger print sliding door replaced by an automatic one
3. C.A manual canera replaced by a digital camera
4. D.Cash payment replaced by credit cards
5. E.A laptop replaced by a desktop

Before engineers dreamed of eliminating drivers in cars, they imagined eliminating the side mirrors. Now a long-sought solution looks closer to finally stripping cars of side mirrors. Many automakers demonstrate video systems that replace the Mickey Mouse ears with cameras. Continental, a major parts and systems supplier to automakers, was one of them. In a customized Mercedes-Benz CLS, Continental demonstrated how its system would work. Thumb-size video cameras on the exterior of the car replace the side-mounted mirrors and use interior screens on the left and right side of the dashboard to deliver views of what is next to and behind the car. The screens are near where a driver would normally look to check a mirror, and the camera views are wider than what a physical mirror can provide, eliminating blind spots along the side of the car. The cameras, which can automatically adjust to reduce glare from sunlight or increase brightness at night, are also helpful in tight parking spots. Technology suppliers hope that regulations requiring old-fashioned physical mirrors will be amended. Philipp Hoffmann, BMW's project manager for camera monitor systems expected to begin road testing of the mirrorless systems in Europe this year, quickly followed by additional testing in Asia. He remained hopeful that the United States would follow soon. He may have a good reason to be optimistic. Daimler AG, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is already testing a couple of autonomous tractor-trailers in Nevada that use large high-definition screens instead of side mirrors. Also, BMW recently received an exemption from the Transportation Department in the U.S. to allow it to deploy an automatic parking feature that enables a BMW 7 Series car to park itself, while the driver stands on the curb. It is a feature the company demonstrated only a year ago. Using cameras instead of physical mirrors could also end dangling damaged mirrors. To replace a typical mirror can be expensive as much as $ \$ 946 $ on a 2015 Acura RLX, according to the insurance institute. However, Mr. McConnell at Continental noted potential savings'in building cars that no longer need the structural support for side-mounted mirrors.

(Adapted from: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/05/automobiles/end-of-the-road-may-be-near-for-sidemirrors.htmD The aut-or descr:bes the economic efficiency of the mirrorless system most effectively in paragraph ....

1. A.1
2. B.2
3. C.3
4. D.4
5. E.5

Before engineers dreamed of eliminating drivers in cars, they imagined eliminating the side mirrors. Now a long-sought solution looks closer to finally stripping cars of side mirrors. Many automakers demonstrate video systems that replace the Mickey Mouse ears with cameras. Continental, a major parts and systems supplier to automakers, was one of them. In a customized Mercedes-Benz CLS, Continental demonstrated how its system would work. Thumb-size video cameras on the exterior of the car replace the side-mounted mirrors and use interior screens on the left and right side of the dashboard to deliver views of what is next to and behind the car. The screens are near where a driver would normally look to check a mirror, and the camera views are wider than what a physical mirror can provide, eliminating blind spots along the side of the car. The cameras, which can automatically adjust to reduce glare from sunlight or increase brightness at night, are also helpful in tight parking spots. Technology suppliers hope that regulations requiring old-fashioned physical mirrors will be amended. Philipp Hoffmann, BMW's project manager for camera monitor systems expected to begin road testing of the mirrorless systems in Europe this year, quickly followed by additional testing in Asia. He remained hopeful that the United States would follow soon. He may have a good reason to be optimistic. Daimler AG, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is already testing a couple of autonomous tractor-trailers in Nevada that use large high-definition screens instead of side mirrors. Also, BMW recently received an exemption from the Transportation Department in the U.S. to allow it to deploy an automatic parking feature that enables a BMW 7 Series car to park itself, while the driver stands on the curb. It is a feature the company demonstrated only a year ago. Using cameras instead of physical mirrors could also end dangling damaged mirrors. To replace a typical mirror can be expensive as much as $ \$ 946 $ on a 2015 Acura RLX, according to the insurance institute. However, Mr. McConnell at Continental noted potential savings'in building cars that no longer need the structural support for side-mounted mirrors.

(Adapted from: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/05/automobiles/end-of-the-road-may-be-near-for-sidemirrors.htmD How is the last sentence of paragraph 3 related to paragraph 4 ?

1. A.Paragraph 4 explicates Continental's sense of optimism provided in the last sentence of paragraph 3.
2. B.The sentence states Philipp Hoffman's idea about eliminating drivers in cars and the following paragraph elaborates the idea.
3. C.The last sentence of paragraph 3 describes the regulation in implementing the technology in the U.S. and the following paragraph elaborates it.
4. D.Paragraph 4 provides examples to support the idea ajout the implementation of Mercedes-Benz technology mentioned in the previous sentence.
5. E.The sentence discusses the possibility for the technology to be implemented in the U.S. and the following paragraph explain the reasons for the possibility.

The green movement is catching on in many pockets of the world. This is especially true in the construction industry. Today's buzz words, which include global warming and zero emission, are causing everyday people to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing environmentally-friendly property is a good investment for those who are concerned about their own health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as eco-communities, are being designed with green initiatives in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is one of these communities. Its goal is to become the world's first zero-emissions neighborhood. Builders of Dockside Green have the environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation, and guarantee residents $ 100 % $ fresh indoor air. Interior and exterior building materials, such as paints and wood, are narural and non-toxic. Fco-conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible because it is durable and does not require pesticides to grow. Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green. Not only do energyefficient appliances and light fixtures reduce the environmental impact of heating and hot water, they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside Green claims that home owners will use $ 55 % $ less energy than average residents in Canada. Though they are sharing space by investing in condo-style living, residents will have individual utility metres. Studies show that people use approximately $ 20 % $ less energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. In addition, water is treated at Dockside Green and reused on site for flushing toilets. Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the future into account. Dockside Green will reuse $ 90 % $ of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce emissions.

Dockside residents will be encouraged to make use of a The author organizes the ideas in the passage by ....

1. A.describing a new housing trend and providing a detailed example
2. B.discussing an environmental issue and providing ways to solve the issue
3. C.identifying a community problem and discussing possible solutions to the problem
4. D.explaining an environmentally friendly initiative and discussing the impacts of the initiative
5. E.establishing a new community initiative that is eco-friendly and explaining the ideas behind the initiative