IELTS · Listening · 40 soal

Latihan IELTS Listening 4

Simulasi listening dan academic reading orisinal yang mengikuti format IELTS yang dipublikasikan.

Ini adalah soal latihan orisinal buatan Loopy yang mengikuti format yang dipublikasikan. Ini bukan tes resmi dari IELTS (British Council, IDP, Cambridge).

TOEIC® dan TOEFL® adalah merek dagang terdaftar milik ETS. IELTS dimiliki bersama oleh British Council, IDP, dan Cambridge English. Tes latihan Loopy dibuat sendiri dan tidak berafiliasi dengan maupun didukung oleh organisasi-organisasi tersebut.

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Section 1: Everyday conversation

  1. Soal 1

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Customer's surname: ________

    Lihat transkrip

    A: Good morning, Metro Appliance Services. My name is Anna. How can I help you today? B: Hi Anna. I need to request a repair for my refrigerator. It's under warranty, but it's stopped cooling properly. A: I can certainly help with that. First, let's get your details on our system. Can I have your name, please? B: Yes, it's Lukas Varga. That's L-U-K-A-S, and the last name is spelled V-A-R-G-A. A: Thank you, Mr. Varga. And do you have your customer reference number handy? B: Yes, I have it on my agreement. It's... let me see... HF-nine-double-eight-two-one. Oh, wait, sorry, that's my old one. The new one is HF-nine-eight-eight-three-one. A: Got it, HF-nine-eight-eight-three-one. Let me pull that up... Yes, I see your account. You have our Premium cover. I just need to verify your address. Is it still fourteen Brookside Avenue? B: Actually, I moved last month. I'm now at forty-two Maple Street. A: Okay, I've updated that. Now, what seems to be the issue with the refrigerator? B: Well, the freezer compartment is working fine, but the main compartment is quite warm. And there's a strange noise coming from the back, like a loud buzzing sound. A: I see. Under your Premium cover, the cost of parts and labour is fully covered. However, please note that any damage caused by food spills or blockages is not covered and would incur a call-out fee. But since it's a buzzing noise, it's likely a mechanical issue, which is fully covered. B: That's a relief. It definitely sounds mechanical. When can someone come? A: We have slots available tomorrow morning between eight and twelve, or in the afternoon between one and five. B: Tomorrow afternoon works better for me. I have a meeting in the morning. A: Perfect, I'll book you in for the afternoon slot. The technician, David, will call you about thirty minutes before he arrives. B: Excellent. Will I need to prepare anything? A: Yes, please ensure the area around the refrigerator is clear. And we'll need someone over the age of eighteen to sign the paperwork when the job is done. B: Yes, I will be home. Thank you very much! A: You're welcome, Mr. Varga. Have a good day! [Q1] Customer's surname: ________

    Terjemahan

    A: Selamat pagi, Metro Appliance Services. Nama saya Anna. Ada yang bisa saya bantu hari ini? B: Halo Anna. Saya ingin mengajukan perbaikan untuk kulkas saya. Kulkas ini masih dalam masa garansi, tetapi sudah tidak bisa mendinginkan dengan baik. A: Tentu saja, saya bisa bantu. Pertama-tama, mari masukkan data Anda ke sistem kami. Boleh saya tahu nama Anda? B: Ya, nama saya Lukas Varga. Ejaannya L-U-K-A-S, dan nama belakangnya dieja V-A-R-G-A. A: Terima kasih, Pak Varga. Dan apakah Anda memegang nomor referensi pelanggan Anda? B: Ya, ada di surat perjanjian saya. Nomornya... sebentar... HF-sembilan-delapan-delapan-dua-satu. Oh, tunggu, maaf, itu nomor lama saya. Yang baru adalah HF-sembilan-delapan-delapan-tiga-satu. A: Baik, HF-sembilan-delapan-delapan-tiga-satu. Biar saya cari... Ya, saya bisa melihat akun Anda. Anda menggunakan paket Premium kami. Saya hanya perlu memverifikasi alamat Anda. Apakah masih di Brookside Avenue nomor 14? B: Sebenarnya saya sudah pindah bulan lalu. Sekarang saya di Maple Street nomor 42. A: Baik, sudah saya perbarui. Sekarang, apa masalah yang terjadi pada kulkas Anda? B: Bagian pembeku (freezer) berfungsi dengan baik, tetapi bagian utamanya cukup hangat. Dan ada suara aneh dari bagian belakang, seperti suara mendengung yang keras. A: Paham. Di bawah jaminan paket Premium Anda, biaya suku cadang dan jasa perbaikan sepenuhnya ditanggung. Namun, mohon dicatat bahwa kerusakan yang disebabkan oleh tumpahan makanan atau penyumbatan tidak ditanggung dan akan dikenakan biaya kunjungan. Tetapi karena suaranya mendengung, kemungkinan besar itu adalah masalah mekanis yang sepenuhnya ditanggung. B: Syukurlah. Suaranya memang terdengar seperti masalah mekanis. Kapan teknisinya bisa datang? A: Kami memiliki jadwal yang tersedia besok pagi antara jam delapan sampai dua belas, atau siang hari antara jam satu sampai lima. B: Besok siang lebih cocok untuk saya. Saya ada rapat di pagi hari. A: Baik, saya akan memesankan jadwal siang untuk Anda. Teknisi kami, David, akan menelepon Anda sekitar tiga puluh menit sebelum dia tiba. B: Bagus sekali. Apakah ada yang perlu saya persiapkan? A: Ya, pastikan area di sekitar kulkas sudah bersih dan kosong. Dan kami membutuhkan seseorang yang berusia di atas delapan belas tahun untuk menandatangani dokumen setelah pekerjaan selesai. B: Ya, saya akan ada di rumah. Terima kasih banyak! A: Sama-sama, Pak Varga. Semoga hari Anda menyenangkan!

  1. Soal 2

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Customer reference number: ________

    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q2] Customer reference number: ________

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q2] Nomor referensi pelanggan: ________

  1. Soal 3

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Current address: 42 ________ Street

    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q3] Current address: 42 ________ Street

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q3] Alamat saat ini: 42 ________ Street

  1. Soal 4

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Problem reported: a loud ________ sound from the back

    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q4] Problem reported: a loud ________ sound from the back

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q4] Masalah yang dilaporkan: suara ________ yang keras dari bagian belakang

  1. Soal 5

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Policy exclusion: damage from food spills or ________

    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q5] Policy exclusion: damage from food spills or ________

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q5] Pengecualian polis: kerusakan akibat tumpahan makanan atau ________

  1. Soal 6

    When is the repair technician scheduled to visit Lukas?

    • Atomorrow afternoon
    • Btomorrow morning
    • Cthe following day
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q6] When is the repair technician scheduled to visit Lukas?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q6] Kapan teknisi perbaikan dijadwalkan mengunjungi Lukas?

  1. Soal 7

    Who will phone Lukas shortly before the appointment?

    • Athe support agent
    • Bthe repair technician
    • Cthe service manager
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q7] Who will phone Lukas shortly before the appointment?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q7] Siapa yang akan menelepon Lukas sesaat sebelum janji temu?

  1. Soal 8

    What is Lukas asked to do to prepare for the visit?

    • Aturn off the appliance's power
    • Bremove all food from the freezer
    • Cclear the area around the refrigerator
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q8] What is Lukas asked to do to prepare for the visit?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q8] Apa yang diminta untuk dilakukan Lukas untuk mempersiapkan kunjungan tersebut?

  1. Soal 9

    What must happen when the repair is completed?

    • ASomeone aged 18 or older must sign the paperwork.
    • BLukas must pay a fixed call-out fee.
    • CThe agent must receive a confirmation email.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q9] What must happen when the repair is completed?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q9] Apa yang harus dilakukan setelah perbaikan selesai?

  1. Soal 10 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO items are fully covered under Lukas's Premium warranty plan?

    • Acosmetic repairs
    • Brepair labour
    • Creplacement of spoiled food
    • Dmechanical parts
    • Eaccidental damage
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q10] Which TWO items are fully covered under Lukas's Premium warranty plan?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q10] Dua item apa saja yang ditanggung sepenuhnya dalam paket garansi Premium Lukas?

Section 2: Everyday monologue

  1. Soal 11

    Position 1 — The room immediately on your left as you walk through the main entrance

    • APottery Studio
    • BChildren's Playroom
    • CHeritage Archive
    • DCommunity Cafe
    • ETool Lending Library
    • FMulti-purpose Hall
    • GIT Suite
    • HBicycle Workshop
    Lihat transkrip

    Hello everyone, and welcome to the newly renovated Greenfield Cultural Hub. My name is Sofia, and I’m delighted to show you around our upgraded facility today. Before we begin our walkthrough, let me mention that our major renovation wasn’t actually intended to expand our total visitor capacity, which was already quite sufficient, nor did we need to repair any historical structural damage since the building is perfectly sound. Instead, our primary goal was to comply with current environmental standards, particularly by upgrading our heating systems and insulation to reduce our carbon footprint by half. Now, let’s look at the layout of the ground floor so you can find your way around easily. We are currently standing in the main lobby, just inside the entrance. If you look immediately to your left, that first room is our brand-new Tool Lending Library, where members can borrow everything from drills to garden shears. Directly opposite the main reception desk, on the right side of the corridor, is a bright space. You might expect this to be the IT suite, but that’s actually been relocated upstairs; this ground-floor room is now our Pottery Studio, complete with brand-new electric kilns. Moving further down the main corridor, the large area at the very end on the far left, just beyond the glass partition, is our Community Cafe. We initially planned a children's playroom for that spot, but decided a social dining space was more urgently needed. Now, right behind the reception desk, there is a narrow room. Many people assume it's just a staff storage closet, but it actually houses our Heritage Archive, which is packed with local historical records. Finally, if you head out to the rear courtyard, you'll see an outdoor annex on the far right. We had planned to use this as a garden shed—oh, wait, let me correct myself, the garden tools are actually kept in the main building—so that outdoor annex has been fully set up as our Bicycle Workshop for public repairs. Speaking of facilities, while borrowing items from the tool library requires a small annual subscription, and we must charge for the clay and materials in the pottery studio to cover our costs, you can access the high-speed internet in the IT suite completely free of charge. The same goes for the search databases in the heritage archive, which are free for everyone to browse. Regarding our rental spaces, let's talk about the Multi-purpose Hall upstairs. While anyone can rent it, our policy offers priority booking to local non-profit groups rather than commercial entities. To use our facilities, you'll need a membership card. It is entirely free for residents living within the municipal boundary, though students from outside the area can get a discount on their registration fee. Lastly, if you'd like to help us run the centre, we have a volunteer training session. We originally planned this for Saturday morning, but we have now moved it to a Thursday evening slot to make it easier for working people to attend. Now, let’s head upstairs to see the hall... [Q11] Position 1 — The room immediately on your left as you walk through the main entrance

    Terjemahan

    Halo semuanya, dan selamat datang di Greenfield Cultural Hub yang baru saja direnovasi. Nama saya Sofia, dan saya sangat senang bisa mengajak Anda berkeliling melihat fasilitas kami yang telah diperbarui hari ini. Sebelum kita mulai berkeliling, izinkan saya menyampaikan bahwa renovasi besar kami ini sebenarnya bukan bertujuan untuk memperluas kapasitas total pengunjung, yang sebenarnya sudah sangat memadai, kami juga tidak perlu memperbaiki kerusakan struktural bersejarah apa pun karena kondisi bangunan ini masih sangat kokoh. Sebaliknya, tujuan utama kami adalah untuk memenuhi standar lingkungan saat ini, khususnya dengan meningkatkan sistem pemanas dan insulasi kami untuk mengurangi jejak karbon hingga setengahnya. Sekarang, mari kita lihat tata letak lantai dasar agar Anda dapat menemukan jalan dengan mudah. Saat ini kita sedang berdiri di lobi utama, tepat di dalam pintu masuk. Jika Anda melihat tepat ke sebelah kiri Anda, ruangan pertama itu adalah Tool Lending Library kami yang baru, di mana anggota dapat meminjam apa saja mulai dari bor hingga gunting taman. Tepat di seberang meja resepsionis utama, di sisi kanan koridor, terdapat sebuah ruangan yang terang. Anda mungkin mengira ini adalah ruang IT, tetapi ruangan itu sebenarnya telah dipindahkan ke lantai atas; ruangan di lantai dasar ini sekarang menjadi Pottery Studio kami, lengkap dengan tungku pembakaran listrik yang baru. Berjalan lebih jauh ke koridor utama, area luas di ujung paling kiri, tepat di balik sekat kaca, adalah Community Cafe kami. Awalnya kami merencanakan ruang bermain anak-anak untuk tempat tersebut, tetapi kami memutuskan bahwa ruang makan sosial lebih mendesak untuk dibutuhkan. Sekarang, tepat di belakang meja resepsionis, ada sebuah ruangan yang sempit. Banyak orang mengira itu hanyalah lemari penyimpanan staf, tetapi sebenarnya ruangan itu menjadi tempat Heritage Archive kami, yang dipenuhi dengan catatan sejarah lokal. Terakhir, jika Anda pergi ke halaman belakang, Anda akan melihat paviliun luar ruangan di ujung kanan. Kami sempat berencana menggunakan tempat ini sebagai gudang kebun—oh, tunggu, biar saya koreksi, peralatan berkebun sebenarnya disimpan di bangunan utama—sehingga paviliun luar ruangan tersebut telah sepenuhnya disiapkan sebagai Bicycle Workshop kami untuk perbaikan umum. Berbicara tentang fasilitas, meskipun meminjam barang dari perpustakaan alat memerlukan biaya langganan tahunan yang kecil, dan kami harus mengenakan biaya untuk tanah liat dan bahan-bahan di studio tembikar untuk menutup biaya kami, Anda dapat mengakses internet berkecepatan tinggi di ruang IT sepenuhnya gratis. Hal yang sama berlaku untuk basis data pencarian di arsip warisan, yang gratis untuk dijelajahi oleh siapa saja. Mengenai ruang sewa kami, mari kita bahas tentang Multi-purpose Hall di lantai atas. Meskipun siapa pun dapat menyewanya, kebijakan kami menawarkan prioritas pemesanan kepada kelompok nirlaba lokal daripada entitas komersial. Untuk menggunakan fasilitas kami, Anda memerlukan kartu anggota. Ini sepenuhnya gratis bagi penduduk yang tinggal di dalam batas kota, meskipun siswa dari luar daerah bisa mendapatkan diskon untuk biaya pendaftaran mereka. Terakhir, jika Anda ingin membantu kami mengelola pusat ini, kami memiliki sesi pelatihan sukarelawan. Kami awalnya merencanakan ini pada Sabtu pagi, tetapi sekarang kami telah memindahkannya ke slot Kamis malam untuk memudahkan orang-orang yang bekerja untuk hadir. Sekarang, mari kita naik ke lantai atas untuk melihat aula...

  1. Soal 12

    Position 2 — The space directly opposite the main reception desk, on the right side of the corridor

    • APottery Studio
    • BChildren's Playroom
    • CHeritage Archive
    • DCommunity Cafe
    • ETool Lending Library
    • FMulti-purpose Hall
    • GIT Suite
    • HBicycle Workshop
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q12] Position 2 — The space directly opposite the main reception desk, on the right side of the corridor

    Terjemahan

    Posisi 2 — Area yang berada tepat di seberang meja resepsionis utama, di sisi kanan koridor

  1. Soal 13

    Position 3 — The large area at the end of the main corridor, on the far left

    • APottery Studio
    • BChildren's Playroom
    • CHeritage Archive
    • DCommunity Cafe
    • ETool Lending Library
    • FMulti-purpose Hall
    • GIT Suite
    • HBicycle Workshop
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q13] Position 3 — The large area at the end of the main corridor, on the far left

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Pertanyaan 11.) [Q13] Posisi 3 — Area luas di ujung koridor utama, di sebelah paling kiri

  1. Soal 14

    Position 4 — The narrow room situated directly behind the reception desk

    • APottery Studio
    • BChildren's Playroom
    • CHeritage Archive
    • DCommunity Cafe
    • ETool Lending Library
    • FMulti-purpose Hall
    • GIT Suite
    • HBicycle Workshop
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q14] Position 4 — The narrow room situated directly behind the reception desk

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q14] Posisi 4 — Ruangan sempit yang terletak tepat di belakang meja resepsionis

  1. Soal 15

    Position 5 — The outdoor annex located next to the rear courtyard exit, on the far right

    • APottery Studio
    • BChildren's Playroom
    • CHeritage Archive
    • DCommunity Cafe
    • ETool Lending Library
    • FMulti-purpose Hall
    • GIT Suite
    • HBicycle Workshop
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q15] Position 5 — The outdoor annex located next to the rear courtyard exit, on the far right

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q15] Posisi 5 — Bangunan tambahan luar ruangan yang terletak di sebelah pintu keluar halaman belakang, di ujung kanan

  1. Soal 16

    What was the main reason for the recent renovations at the Greenfield Cultural Hub?

    • AC. to comply with current environmental standards
    • BA. to expand the total visitor capacity
    • CB. to repair historical structural damage
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q16] What was the main reason for the recent renovations at the Greenfield Cultural Hub?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q16] Apa alasan utama dilakukannya renovasi baru-baru ini di Greenfield Cultural Hub?

  1. Soal 17

    What does the speaker say about booking the Multi-purpose Hall?

    • AA. It requires a physical booking at the reception desk.
    • BB. It offers priority booking to local non-profit groups.
    • CC. It charges a higher rate for weekend slots.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q17] What does the speaker say about booking the Multi-purpose Hall?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q17] Apa yang dikatakan pembicara tentang pemesanan Aula Serbaguna?

  1. Soal 18

    Who can obtain a membership card for free?

    • AB. full-time students at local colleges
    • BC. volunteers assisting with centre events
    • CA. residents living within the municipal boundary
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q18] Who can obtain a membership card for free?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q18] Siapa yang bisa mendapatkan kartu anggota secara gratis?

  1. Soal 19

    What change has been made to the upcoming volunteer training session?

    • AB. It has been moved to an evening time slot.
    • BA. It is now a compulsory requirement for all library staff.
    • CC. It will focus strictly on advanced equipment safety.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q19] What change has been made to the upcoming volunteer training session?

    Terjemahan

    (Berbagi audio dengan Q11.) [Q19] Perubahan apa yang dilakukan pada sesi pelatihan sukarelawan yang akan datang?

  1. Soal 20 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO of the following facilities or services are free to use without any rental or material fees?

    • AA. high-speed internet in the IT suite
    • BB. materials used in the pottery studio
    • CC. tools borrowed from the lending library
    • DD. hot beverages in the community cafe
    • EE. search databases in the heritage archive
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q20] Which TWO of the following facilities or services are free to use without any rental or material fees?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q20] Dua fasilitas atau layanan manakah berikut ini yang dapat digunakan secara gratis tanpa biaya sewa atau biaya bahan?

Section 3: Academic discussion

  1. Soal 21

    Charcoal layer

    • Akeep it without any changes
    • Breduce the quantity used
    • Calter the preparation method
    • Dallow more duration for the process
    • Eensure uniform physical dimensions
    • Freplace with an alternative substance
    Lihat transkrip

    A: Hello, Mei-Ling. Thanks for coming in. I've spent some time reviewing your draft report on the ecological soil filtration experiment. You've done some really solid work with these prototype filters. B: Thanks, Dr. Hassan. I was honestly a bit worried about the coconut husk filter. It didn't seem to drain as quickly as the charcoal one, and I actually had to repeat the trial... wait, not twice, but three times in total, because I accidentally spilled the water sample on my first attempt! A: Well, spills are just part of the learning curve in pilot testing. Let's look at the feedback for each layer of your filter setup. First, for the charcoal layer, you've demonstrated that it's excellent at removing impurities. However, the pieces you used were quite uneven, so you'll need to standardize its particle size for the final run. B: Ah, yes, some pieces were tiny and others were huge. I'll make sure they are all the same size next time. What about the coconut husk? I was thinking I might need to swap it out for a different material entirely. A: Actually, no, don't swap it. The slow drainage you mentioned is actually a benefit because it allows more contact time with the organic fibers. So, instead of replacing it, you should just extend the filtration time in your experimental protocol to let it do its job. B: Understood. I will allocate more hours for that stage. But I'm really concerned about the dried banana peels. They started to rot after only forty-eight hours. A: Yes, decomposing organic matter will ruin your filtration water. But don't throw away the concept yet. You just need to modify the drying process before you pack them into the filter. If you freeze-dry them instead of air-drying them, it should prevent that mold from forming. B: That makes sense. I can use the lab's freeze-dryer. Now, regarding the river sand layer... it got clogged up pretty quickly. Do you think I should use a coarser sand? A: The sand grade is actually fine, but the issue is you packed too much of it into the column. I'd suggest you reduce the overall volume of the sand layer to just a very thin sheet at the base. B: Right, less sand. And what about the gravel layer at the very bottom? I didn't see it doing much filtering. A: The gravel is just there to support the other layers and prevent them from washing out. It doesn't need to filter anything, so you can leave it as it is without making any changes. B: Great, that saves me some work! Let's talk about my presentation draft. I tried to cover everything, but I feel like the slides are a bit too dense with text. A: They are a bit text-heavy, yes. In your introduction, you spent a lot of slides explaining the exact chemical properties of each industrial pollutant. Since our audience is general environmental science students, you should trim down the chemistry details and instead emphasize the physical flow rates. B: Okay, I'll cut down on the chemical structures. I also worried that the flowchart of my experimental steps was a bit too basic. A: No, actually, the flowchart is excellent because it clearly labels the independent variables. I wouldn't touch it. But your results graph—the bar chart comparing the flow rates—is problematic. You started the vertical axis at ten percent rather than zero. B: Oh, right! That makes the differences between the filters look way bigger than they actually are. A: Exactly, it's misleading. Correct that visual scale so it's a fair representation. And finally, when you write your conclusion, don't just focus on which filter is the fastest. Make sure to emphasize the economic viability of the system, because the target communities need something cheap to build, even if it's slightly slower. B: I understand. I'll make sure to highlight the cost-effectiveness. Thank you so much for the guidance, Dr. Hassan! [Q21] Charcoal layer

    Terjemahan

    A: Halo, Mei-Ling. Terima kasih sudah datang. Saya sudah meluangkan waktu untuk meninjau draf laporan Anda tentang eksperimen filtrasi tanah ekologis. Anda telah melakukan pekerjaan yang sangat bagus dengan filter prototipe ini. B: Terima kasih, Dr. Hassan. Sejujurnya saya agak khawatir dengan filter sabut kelapa. Sepertinya airnya tidak mengalir secepat filter arang, dan saya bahkan harus mengulang pengujiannya... tunggu, bukan dua kali, tapi total tiga kali, karena saya tidak sengaja menumpahkan sampel air pada percobaan pertama! A: Tumpahan adalah bagian dari proses belajar dalam uji coba. Mari kita lihat umpan balik untuk setiap lapisan pengaturan filter Anda. Pertama, untuk lapisan arang, Anda telah menunjukkan bahwa lapisan ini sangat baik dalam menyaring kotoran. Namun, kepingan arang yang Anda gunakan cukup tidak rata, jadi Anda harus menyamakan ukuran partikelnya untuk pengujian akhir. B: Ah, ya, beberapa kepingan sangat kecil dan yang lainnya sangat besar. Saya akan memastikan semuanya berukuran sama lain kali. Bagaimana dengan sabut kelapa? Saya sempat berpikir mungkin perlu menggantinya dengan bahan lain sama sekali. A: Sebenarnya, tidak, jangan diganti. Aliran air yang lambat yang Anda sebutkan itu sebenarnya menguntungkan karena memberikan lebih banyak waktu kontak dengan serat organik. Jadi, daripada menggantinya, Anda sebaiknya memperpanjang waktu filtrasi dalam protokol eksperimen Anda agar bahan tersebut dapat bekerja dengan baik. B: Dimengerti. Saya akan mengalokasikan lebih banyak waktu untuk tahap itu. Tapi saya sangat khawatir dengan kulit pisang kering. Kulit pisang itu mulai membusuk setelah hanya empat puluh delapan jam. A: Ya, materi organik yang membusuk akan merusak air filtrasi Anda. Tapi jangan buang konsep itu dulu. Anda hanya perlu mengubah proses pengeringannya sebelum memasukkannya ke dalam filter. Jika Anda mengeringkannya dengan metode freeze-dry alih-alih mengeringkannya di udara terbuka, hal itu akan mencegah terbentuknya jamur. B: Itu masuk akal. Saya bisa menggunakan alat freeze-dryer di lab. Sekarang, mengenai lapisan pasir sungai... lapisannya tersumbat dengan cukup cepat. Apakah menurut Anda saya sebaiknya menggunakan pasir yang lebih kasar? A: Ukuran butiran pasir sebenarnya sudah bagus, tetapi masalahnya adalah Anda memasukkan terlalu banyak pasir ke dalam kolom. Saya sarankan Anda mengurangi volume keseluruhan lapisan pasir hingga menjadi lapisan yang sangat tipis saja di bagian dasar. B: Benar, kurangi pasirnya. Dan bagaimana dengan lapisan kerikil di bagian paling bawah? Saya tidak melihat lapisan itu melakukan banyak penyaringan. A: Kerikil itu hanya ada di sana untuk menopang lapisan lainnya dan mencegahnya hanyut. Kerikil tidak perlu menyaring apa pun, jadi Anda bisa membiarkannya apa adanya tanpa melakukan perubahan apa pun. B: Baguslah, itu menghemat pekerjaan saya! Mari kita bicarakan draf presentasi saya. Saya mencoba menyampaikan semuanya, tetapi saya merasa slide-slidenya agak terlalu padat dengan teks. A: Ya, memang agak padat teks. Di bagian pendahuluan, Anda menghabiskan banyak slide untuk menjelaskan sifat kimia yang tepat dari masing-masing polutan industri. Karena audiens kita adalah mahasiswa ilmu lingkungan umum, Anda sebaiknya memangkas detail kimianya dan lebih menekankan pada laju aliran fisiknya. B: Baik, saya akan mengurangi struktur kimianya. Saya juga khawatir bagan alur langkah eksperimen saya agak terlalu mendasar. A: Tidak, sebenarnya bagan alur tersebut sangat bagus karena melabeli variabel bebas dengan jelas. Saya tidak akan mengubahnya. Namun, grafik hasil Anda—diagram batang yang membandingkan laju aliran—bermasalah. Anda memulai sumbu vertikal dari sepuluh persen, bukan dari nol. B: Oh, benar! Hal itu membuat perbedaan antar-filter terlihat jauh lebih besar dari yang sebenarnya. A: Tepat sekali, itu menyesatkan. Perbaiki skala visual tersebut agar menjadi representasi yang adil. Dan terakhir, saat Anda menulis kesimpulan, jangan hanya fokus pada filter mana yang paling cepat. Pastikan untuk menekankan kelayakan ekonomi dari sistem tersebut, karena komunitas sasaran membutuhkan sesuatu yang murah untuk dibangun, meskipun sedikit lebih lambat. B: Saya mengerti. Saya akan memastikan untuk menyoroti keefektifan biaya tersebut. Terima kasih banyak atas bimbingannya, Dr. Hassan!

  1. Soal 22

    Coconut husk

    • Akeep it without any changes
    • Breduce the quantity used
    • Calter the preparation method
    • Dallow more duration for the process
    • Eensure uniform physical dimensions
    • Freplace with an alternative substance
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q22] Coconut husk

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q22] Sabut kelapa

  1. Soal 23

    Banana peels

    • Akeep it without any changes
    • Breduce the quantity used
    • Calter the preparation method
    • Dallow more duration for the process
    • Eensure uniform physical dimensions
    • Freplace with an alternative substance
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q23] Banana peels

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q23] Kulit pisang

  1. Soal 24

    River sand

    • Akeep it without any changes
    • Breduce the quantity used
    • Calter the preparation method
    • Dallow more duration for the process
    • Eensure uniform physical dimensions
    • Freplace with an alternative substance
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q24] River sand

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q24] Pasir sungai

  1. Soal 25

    Gravel layer

    • Akeep it without any changes
    • Breduce the quantity used
    • Calter the preparation method
    • Dallow more duration for the process
    • Eensure uniform physical dimensions
    • Freplace with an alternative substance
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q25] Gravel layer

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q25] Lapisan kerikil

  1. Soal 26

    What does Dr. Hassan suggest about the introduction of Mei-Ling's presentation?

    • AShe should reduce the detail on chemical pollutants.
    • BShe should fully rewrite the theoretical background.
    • CShe should omit the discussion of flow rates.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q26] What does Dr. Hassan suggest about the introduction of Mei-Ling's presentation?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q26] Apa yang disarankan Dr. Hassan mengenai bagian pendahuluan dari presentasi Mei-Ling?

  1. Soal 27

    What is Dr. Hassan's opinion of the flowchart in the methodology section?

    • AIt needs more detail on the variables.
    • BIt is effective in its current form.
    • CIt is too basic for an academic audience.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q27] What is Dr. Hassan's opinion of the flowchart in the methodology section?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q27] Apa pendapat Dr. Hassan tentang diagram alir di bagian metodologi?

  1. Soal 28

    Why does the bar chart in the results section need to be modified?

    • AIt contains mathematical errors in the calculations.
    • BThe categories are in the wrong order.
    • CThe graphical scale distorts the comparison.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q28] Why does the bar chart in the results section need to be modified?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q28] Mengapa diagram batang pada bagian hasil perlu dimodifikasi?

  1. Soal 29

    What key factor does Dr. Hassan want Mei-Ling to emphasize in her conclusion?

    • Athe economic viability of the system
    • Bthe processing speed of each filter
    • Cthe availability of local alternative resources
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q29] What key factor does Dr. Hassan want Mei-Ling to emphasize in her conclusion?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q29] Faktor utama apa yang ingin Dr. Hassan minta Mei-Ling tekankan dalam kesimpulannya?

  1. Soal 30 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO things did Mei-Ling experience during the pilot stage of her project?

    • Aneeding to restart a test because of a liquid spill
    • Blosing her primary data due to a computer error
    • Cobserving mold growth on a biodegradable filter
    • Drunning out of river sand before completing the trials
    • Ereceiving complaints about the odor of the banana peels
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q30] Which TWO things did Mei-Ling experience during the pilot stage of her project?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Pertanyaan 21.) [Q30] Manakah DUA hal yang dialami Mei-Ling selama tahap uji coba proyeknya?

Section 4: Academic lecture

  1. Soal 31

    What does the lecturer say about the early lantern laws?

    • AThey made homeowners responsible for maintaining street safety.
    • BThey were established in the year 1580.
    • CThey exempted poorer residents from hanging lights.
    Lihat transkrip

    Good morning everyone, and welcome back to our series on urban history. Today, we're going to explore the social impact of early street-lighting systems, an innovation that did far more than simply illuminate dark streets; it fundamentally restructured daily human life. Now, if we look back to the late medieval period, public safety at night was treated as an individual civic duty rather than a state responsibility. Many cities introduced "lantern laws," which required residents to hang a light outside their homes during winter. Actually, there's a common misconception that this practice was first officially mandated in 1580, but records reveal it was actually introduced as early as 1414, though it wasn't systematically enforced until the late sixteenth century. Under these laws, homeowners faced fines if their candles went out, placing the burden of security entirely on private citizens. This began to change in the late seventeenth century with the introduction of public oil lamps, which were maintained by hired contractors. This transition created new jobs, most notably for "link-boys" and lamp-lighters, and it altered the nighttime economy, as people began visiting coffee houses and theatres instead of rushing home at sunset. However, this change wasn't universally welcomed: religious critics argued that artificial light interfered with the natural order of day and night, while wealthy merchants claimed that the flickering shadows cast by the lamps actually made it easier for pickpockets to operate unseen. By the nineteenth century, gas lighting revolutionized cities, but it also brought severe environmental hazards. Originally, researchers believed that the toxic runoffs from gasworks only polluted local waterways, but recent soil analyses have shown that these chemical byproducts deeply contaminated nearby farming land, rendering it sterile for decades. The social response to gas lighting was highly divided among different urban groups. For instance, the traditional night watchmen strongly opposed the technology, fearing it would make their roles obsolete and cost them their livelihoods. Conversely, factory owners enthusiastically embraced gas lamps, installing them to force employees to work long into the night, while shopkeepers saw a massive boom in evening sales as customers browsed illuminated window displays. Yet, for domestic servants, this meant their daily chores, like cleaning and preparing hearths, were pushed into the middle of the night to accommodate their employers' late-night socializing. Ultimately, the shift to municipal lighting permanently dissolved the natural boundaries of the working day, shaping the twenty-four-hour society we live in today. [Q31] What does the lecturer say about the early lantern laws?

    Terjemahan

    Selamat pagi semuanya, dan selamat datang kembali di seri sejarah perkotaan kita. Hari ini, kita akan mengeksplorasi dampak sosial dari sistem penerangan jalan generasi awal, sebuah inovasi yang tidak hanya menerangi jalanan yang gelap, tetapi juga mengubah struktur kehidupan sehari-hari manusia secara mendasar. Jika kita melihat kembali ke akhir abad pertengahan, keamanan publik di malam hari dianggap sebagai kewajiban sipil individu, bukan tanggung jawab negara. Banyak kota memperkenalkan "aturan lentera" (lantern laws), yang mewajibkan warga untuk menggantungkan lampu di luar rumah mereka selama musim dingin. Sebenarnya, ada anggapan keliru yang umum bahwa praktik ini pertama kali diwajibkan secara resmi pada tahun 1580, tetapi catatan sejarah menunjukkan bahwa aturan ini sebenarnya sudah diperkenalkan sejak tahun 1414, meskipun baru ditegakkan secara sistematis pada akhir abad ke-16. Di bawah aturan ini, pemilik rumah menghadapi denda jika lilin mereka padam, sehingga membebankan tanggung jawab keamanan sepenuhnya kepada warga pribadi. Hal ini mulai berubah pada akhir abad ke-17 dengan diperkenalkannya lampu minyak umum yang dirawat oleh kontraktor sewaan. Transisi ini menciptakan lapangan pekerjaan baru, terutama bagi "link-boys" (pembawa obor anak-anak) dan penyala lampu jalan, serta mengubah ekonomi malam hari karena orang-orang mulai mengunjungi kedai kopi dan teater alih-alih bergegas pulang saat matahari terbenam. Namun, perubahan ini tidak disambut baik oleh semua pihak: para kritikus agama berpendapat bahwa cahaya buatan mengganggu tatanan alami siang dan malam, sementara para pedagang kaya mengeklaim bahwa bayangan berkedip yang dihasilkan oleh lampu justru memudahkan pencopet untuk beraksi tanpa terlihat. Pada abad ke-19, lampu gas merevolusi kota-kota, tetapi juga membawa bahaya lingkungan yang parah. Awalnya, para peneliti percaya bahwa limbah beracun dari pabrik gas hanya mencemari saluran air setempat, tetapi analisis tanah baru-baru ini menunjukkan bahwa produk sampingan kimia ini sangat mencemari lahan pertanian di seiningnya, membuatnya mandul selama beberapa dekade. Tanggapan sosial terhadap lampu gas sangat terbagi di antara berbagai kelompok perkotaan. Sebagai contoh, penjaga malam tradisional sangat menentang teknologi tersebut, khawatir hal itu akan membuat peran mereka usang dan membuat mereka kehilangan mata pencaharian. Sebaliknya, para pemilik pabrik dengan antusias menyambut lampu gas, memasangnya untuk memaksa karyawan bekerja hingga larut malam, sementara para pemilik toko melihat lonjakan besar dalam penjualan malam hari saat pelanggan melihat-lihat pajangan toko yang terang benderang. Namun, bagi pelayan rumah tangga, ini berarti tugas sehari-hari mereka, seperti membersihkan dan menyiapkan tungku, bergeser hingga tengah malam demi mengakomodasi kegiatan bersosialisasi majikan mereka yang berlangsung hingga larut malam. Pada akhirnya, peralihan ke penerangan kota secara permanen menghapus batas-batas alami hari kerja, membentuk masyarakat 24 jam yang kita jalani saat ini.

  1. Soal 32

    According to the lecturer, how did the introduction of oil lamps affect city life?

    • AIt led to a decrease in nighttime criminal activity.
    • BIt stimulated social and commercial activities after dark.
    • CIt prompted residents to return home earlier in the evening.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q32] According to the lecturer, how did the introduction of oil lamps affect city life?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q32] Menurut dosen tersebut, bagaimana kehadiran lampu minyak memengaruhi kehidupan kota?

  1. Soal 33

    What objection did some wealthy merchants raise against early public lighting?

    • AIt failed to provide enough illumination to prevent accidents.
    • BIt was an expensive system that required high tax rates.
    • CIt assisted thieves by creating dark, concealed areas.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q33] What objection did some wealthy merchants raise against early public lighting?

    Terjemahan

    Keberatan apa yang diajukan oleh beberapa pedagang kaya terhadap sistem penerangan jalan umum generasi awal?

  1. Soal 34

    Recent soil analyses near historical gasworks have shown that

    • Atoxic byproducts damaged local farming land.
    • Bchemical pollution was confined to nearby rivers.
    • Ccoal tar levels decreased rapidly over time.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q34] Recent soil analyses near historical gasworks have shown that

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q34] Analisis tanah terbaru di dekat bekas pabrik gas menunjukkan bahwa

  1. Soal 35

    What does the lecturer conclude about the overall transition to municipal lighting?

    • AIt occurred at a much slower pace than is generally assumed.
    • BIt fundamentally redefined the boundaries of the working day.
    • CIt was driven primarily by environmental concerns.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q35] What does the lecturer conclude about the overall transition to municipal lighting?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Soal 31.) [Q35] Apa kesimpulan dosen mengenai transisi keseluruhan ke pencahayaan kota?

  1. Soal 36 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO consequences of the expansion of early street lighting are mentioned by the lecturer?

    • AThe creation of new types of jobs.
    • BA decline in the price of household candles.
    • CChanges in the way nighttime crimes were punished.
    • DAn increase in municipal funding for public parks.
    • EPublic opposition rooted in spiritual or natural beliefs.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q36] Which TWO consequences of the expansion of early street lighting are mentioned by the lecturer?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q36] Manakah DUA konsekuensi dari perluasan pencahayaan jalan di masa-masa awal yang disebutkan oleh dosen?

  1. Soal 37

    worried about losing their source of income

    • AFactory owners
    • BNight watchmen
    • CShopkeepers
    • DDomestic servants
    • EStreet performers
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q37] worried about losing their source of income

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q37] khawatir kehilangan sumber penghasilan mereka

  1. Soal 38

    extended the hours their staff had to work

    • AFactory owners
    • BNight watchmen
    • CShopkeepers
    • DDomestic servants
    • EStreet performers
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q38] extended the hours their staff had to work

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q38] memperpanjang jam kerja yang harus dijalani staf mereka

  1. Soal 39

    experienced a significant increase in sales

    • AFactory owners
    • BNight watchmen
    • CShopkeepers
    • DDomestic servants
    • EStreet performers
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q39] experienced a significant increase in sales

    Terjemahan

    (Berbagi dengan Q31.) [Q39] mengalami peningkatan penjualan yang signifikan

  1. Soal 40

    had to perform household duties much later than before

    • AFactory owners
    • BNight watchmen
    • CShopkeepers
    • DDomestic servants
    • EStreet performers
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q40] had to perform household duties much later than before

    Terjemahan

    harus melakukan pekerjaan rumah tangga jauh lebih larut daripada sebelumnya

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