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Latihan IELTS Listening 5

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. Surname: ________

    Lihat transkrip

    A: Welcome to the Clayhouse Maker Studio! I can get you registered for a membership right now. Can I start with your full name? B: Hi! Yes, it's Amara Kovac. That's Amara, A-M-A-R-A, and my surname is spelled K-O-V-A-C. A: Got it, Amara. And what's a good contact phone number for you? B: It's 0-7-4-1-2-5-5-8-9-6-3. A: Let me read that back: 0-7-4-1-2-5-5-8-9-6-3. Perfect. Now, the Standard tier gives basic access to clay wheels, but the Creative membership includes free firing and glazing. Which one would you prefer? B: Definitely the Creative option. I plan to make quite a few large pots, so free glazing is perfect. A: Excellent. And when would you like this membership to start? B: Well, I'm busy with a work project until the 12th of October, so I originally thought about starting then, but actually, let's make it the 15th of October to be safe. A: Perfect, the 15th of October it is. Now, the Creative membership is normally sixty pounds a month, but with our autumn promotion, it'll only be forty-five pounds per month for your first year. B: That's a real bargain! Also, do we get our own storage lockers here? I have quite a lot of gear. A: Yes, every member gets a personal locker to keep their tools and unfinished projects. We also host regular exhibitions where you can display your work to the public. We don't have 24-hour access yet, unfortunately, though we hope to next year. B: That's fine. I do follow your Instagram page, but a colleague at work actually recommended you, which is how I first heard about this place. A: Word of mouth is always the best! Now, our members' social nights run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Which evening are you most likely to come in? B: Thursdays are usually quite hectic for me, so I'll definitely be attending the Tuesday sessions instead. A: Great. Lastly, we offer a free welcome gift: either a basic clay sculpting tool set, or a protective cotton apron. B: Oh, I already have plenty of tools from my college days, but a fresh apron would be incredibly useful. I'll take that, please! [Q1] Surname: ________

    Terjemahan

    A: Selamat datang di Clayhouse Maker Studio! Saya bisa langsung mendaftarkan Anda untuk menjadi anggota sekarang. Bisa kita mulai dengan nama lengkap Anda? B: Halo! Ya, nama saya Amara Kovac. Itu Amara, A-M-A-R-A, dan nama belakang saya dieja K-O-V-A-C. A: Baik, Amara. Dan berapa nomor telepon yang bisa dihubungi? B: Nomornya 0-7-4-1-2-5-5-8-9-6-3. A: Saya bacakan ulang ya: 0-7-4-1-2-5-5-8-9-6-3. Sempurna. Sekarang, untuk paket Standard memberikan akses dasar ke alat pemutar tanah liat, tetapi keanggotaan Creative sudah termasuk proses pembakaran dan pengilapan gratis. Anda lebih memilih yang mana? B: Tentu saja pilihan yang Creative. Saya berencana membuat beberapa pot besar, jadi pengilapan gratis sangat cocok untuk saya. A: Bagus sekali. Dan kapan Anda ingin keanggotaan ini dimulai? B: Hmm, saya sibuk dengan proyek pekerjaan sampai tanggal 12 Oktober, jadi awalnya saya berpikir untuk mulai saat itu, tetapi agar aman, mari kita mulai tanggal 15 Oktober saja. A: Sempurna, berarti tanggal 15 Oktober ya. Nah, keanggotaan Creative biasanya seharga enam puluh poundsterling per bulan, tetapi dengan promosi musim gugur kami, harganya hanya empat puluh lima poundsterling per bulan untuk tahun pertama Anda. B: Itu benar-benar murah! Selain itu, apakah kami mendapatkan loker penyimpanan sendiri di sini? Peralatan saya lumayan banyak. A: Ya, setiap anggota mendapatkan loker pribadi untuk menyimpan peralatan dan proyek mereka yang belum selesai. Kami juga mengadakan pameran rutin di mana Anda bisa memajang karya Anda kepada publik. Sayangnya kami belum memiliki akses 24 jam, meskipun kami berharap bisa menyediakannya tahun depan. B: Tidak apa-apa. Saya memang mengikuti halaman Instagram Anda, tetapi sebenarnya seorang rekan kerja yang merekomendasikan tempat ini, dan dari sanalah saya pertama kali mengetahuinya. A: Rekomendasi dari mulut ke mulut memang selalu yang terbaik! Sekarang, malam sosial anggota kami diadakan pada hari Selasa dan Kamis. Malam mana yang paling mungkin Anda pilih untuk datang? B: Hari Kamis biasanya cukup sibuk bagi saya, jadi saya pasti akan menghadiri sesi hari Selasa saja. A: Bagus. Terakhir, kami menawarkan hadiah selamat datang gratis: set alat pahat tanah liat dasar, atau celemek katun pelindung. B: Oh, saya sudah punya banyak peralatan dari masa kuliah dulu, tetapi celemek baru akan sangat berguna. Saya pilih celemek saja, ya!

  1. Soal 2

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

    Lihat transkrip

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

    Terjemahan

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

  1. Soal 3

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Membership type chosen: ________

    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q3] Membership type chosen: ________

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q3] Jenis keanggotaan yang dipilih: ________

  1. Soal 4

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

    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q4] Start date: ________

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q4] Tanggal mulai: ________

  1. Soal 5

    Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for the answer. Monthly fee: £________

    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q5] Monthly fee: £________

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Pertanyaan 1.) [Q5] Biaya bulanan: £________

  1. Soal 6

    Why does Amara choose the Creative membership instead of the Standard one?

    • AShe wants to make large pots.
    • BShe wants to use the pottery wheels.
    • CShe wants to join the weekly workshops.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q6] Why does Amara choose the Creative membership instead of the Standard one?

    Terjemahan

    Mengapa Amara memilih keanggotaan Creative daripada keanggotaan Standard?

  1. Soal 7

    Which day of the week does Amara plan to attend the social nights?

    • AThursdays
    • BTuesdays
    • CSaturdays
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q7] Which day of the week does Amara plan to attend the social nights?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q7] Hari apa dalam seminggu Amara berencana untuk menghadiri malam keakraban?

  1. Soal 8

    How did Amara first find out about the Clayhouse Maker Studio?

    • AShe saw a flyer online.
    • BShe found their Instagram page.
    • CA work colleague recommended it.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q8] How did Amara first find out about the Clayhouse Maker Studio?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q8] Bagaimana Amara pertama kali mengetahui tentang Clayhouse Maker Studio?

  1. Soal 9

    Which welcome gift does Amara decide to accept?

    • Aa protective cotton apron
    • Ba set of sculpting tools
    • Ca voucher for free clay
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q9] Which welcome gift does Amara decide to accept?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q9] Hadiah selamat datang manakah yang akhirnya diputuskan untuk diterima oleh Amara?

  1. Soal 10 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO features of the Clayhouse Maker Studio are mentioned in the conversation?

    • Amembers are given individual storage lockers
    • Bthe studio is open 24 hours a day
    • Cthere is a café on the premises
    • Dit hosts public exhibitions of members' work
    • Emembers receive a free bag of clay each month
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q1.) [Q10] Which TWO features of the Clayhouse Maker Studio are mentioned in the conversation?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q1.) [Q10] Manakah DUA fitur dari Clayhouse Maker Studio yang disebutkan dalam percakapan?

Section 2: Everyday monologue

  1. Soal 11

    Position 1 — the room immediately on the left of the main entrance

    • ASafety Equipment Lockers
    • BGarden Tool Library
    • CWoodworking Station
    • DAdministrative Office
    • ESewing and Craft Studio
    • FDemonstration Kitchen
    • GMembership Registration Desk
    • HRepair and Maintenance Depot
    Lihat transkrip

    Hello everyone, and welcome to the Greenwood Community Tool and Craft Hub—I’m Hina, and I’ll be leading your induction today. Let’s start with a quick overview of our layout so you can find your way around easily. Right as you step through the main entrance, the room on your immediate left is where we keep all our horticultural equipment, which is our Garden Tool Library. If you look straight ahead, past the reception desk, that large central space is our Woodworking Station, where we have workbenches and power drills. Now, if you walk straight through the double doors at the very back of that woodworking space, you’ll step into a covered outdoor courtyard which houses our Repair and Maintenance Depot. Coming back toward the front, just to the right of the reception counter, there's a small room; we originally planned to use this for safety equipment lockers, but we've actually turned it into the Administrative Office. Finally, to reach our quietest zone, take the narrow corridor running down the right-hand side of the main hall; at the very end of this hallway, tucked into the far right corner, is our Sewing and Craft Studio, though people often mistake it for our kitchen! Now, moving on to our borrowing rules: as standard members, you're allowed to borrow up to four items at any one time, which we found is much more manageable than our old limit of six. You can keep any equipment for a standard borrowing period of ten days before returning it. If something breaks during normal use, there is no penalty as long as you report it, but we do charge a small fee if the damage is due to clear negligence. Don't forget our weekly events, especially the popular 'Fix-it Workshop' which has moved from Saturday mornings to Wednesday evenings. Lastly, for those volunteering to close up, please remember to clean the workbenches thoroughly and log your hours on the computer near the exit, but leave the power switches and outdoor shed locks to the security staff. [Q11] Position 1 — the room immediately on the left of the main entrance

    Terjemahan

    Halo semuanya, dan selamat datang di Greenwood Community Tool and Craft Hub—saya Hina, dan saya yang akan memandu sesi induksi Anda hari ini. Mari kita mulai dengan gambaran singkat tentang tata letak ruangan kami agar Anda dapat menemukan jalan dengan mudah. Tepat setelah Anda melangkah melewati pintu masuk utama, ruangan di sebelah kiri Anda adalah tempat kami menyimpan semua peralatan hortikultura, yaitu Garden Tool Library kami. Jika Anda melihat lurus ke depan, melewati meja resepsionis, ruang tengah yang besar itu adalah Woodworking Station kami, tempat kami menyediakan meja kerja dan bor listrik. Sekarang, jika Anda berjalan lurus melewati pintu ganda di bagian paling belakang ruang pertukangan kayu tersebut, Anda akan masuk ke halaman terbuka beratap yang menjadi tempat Repair and Maintenance Depot kami. Kembali ke bagian depan, tepat di sebelah kanan meja resepsionis, ada sebuah ruangan kecil; awalnya kami berencana menggunakan ruangan ini untuk loker peralatan keselamatan, tetapi kami sebenarnya telah mengubahnya menjadi Administrative Office. Terakhir, untuk mencapai area paling tenang kami, susuri koridor sempit di sisi kanan aula utama; di ujung lorong ini, terletak di sudut kanan paling belakang, adalah Sewing and Craft Studio kami, meskipun orang sering salah mengiranya sebagai dapur kami! Sekarang, beralih ke aturan peminjaman kami: sebagai anggota standar, Anda diperbolehkan meminjam hingga empat barang sekaligus, yang menurut kami jauh lebih mudah dikelola daripada batas lama kami yang sebanyak enam barang. Anda dapat menyimpan peralatan apa pun selama masa peminjaman standar sepuluh hari sebelum mengembalikannya. Jika ada barang yang rusak selama penggunaan normal, tidak ada denda asalkan Anda melaporkannya, tetapi kami mengenakan sedikit biaya jika kerusakan tersebut disebabkan oleh kelalaian yang jelas. Jangan lupa acara mingguan kami, terutama 'Fix-it Workshop' yang populer, yang telah dipindahkan dari Sabtu pagi ke Rabu malam. Terakhir, bagi yang sukarela membantu menutup tempat ini, harap ingat untuk membersihkan meja kerja secara menyeluruh dan mencatat jam kerja Anda di komputer dekat pintu keluar, tetapi serahkan sakelar listrik dan kunci gudang luar ruangan kepada staf keamanan.

  1. Soal 12

    Position 2 — the large open space directly ahead of the entrance, past the reception desk

    • ASafety Equipment Lockers
    • BGarden Tool Library
    • CWoodworking Station
    • DAdministrative Office
    • ESewing and Craft Studio
    • FDemonstration Kitchen
    • GMembership Registration Desk
    • HRepair and Maintenance Depot
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q12] Position 2 — the large open space directly ahead of the entrance, past the reception desk

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q12] Posisi 2 — area terbuka yang luas tepat di depan pintu masuk, setelah melewati meja resepsionis

  1. Soal 13

    Position 3 — the covered outdoor area accessed through the double doors at the back of the central space

    • ASafety Equipment Lockers
    • BGarden Tool Library
    • CWoodworking Station
    • DAdministrative Office
    • ESewing and Craft Studio
    • FDemonstration Kitchen
    • GMembership Registration Desk
    • HRepair and Maintenance Depot
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q13] Position 3 — the covered outdoor area accessed through the double doors at the back of the central space

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q13] Posisi 3 — area luar ruangan beratap yang diakses melalui pintu ganda di bagian belakang ruang tengah

  1. Soal 14

    Position 4 — the small room located immediately to the right of the reception desk

    • ASafety Equipment Lockers
    • BGarden Tool Library
    • CWoodworking Station
    • DAdministrative Office
    • ESewing and Craft Studio
    • FDemonstration Kitchen
    • GMembership Registration Desk
    • HRepair and Maintenance Depot
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q14] Position 4 — the small room located immediately to the right of the reception desk

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q14] Posisi 4 — ruangan kecil yang terletak tepat di sebelah kanan meja resepsionis

  1. Soal 15

    Position 5 — the room at the end of the corridor, in the far right corner

    • ASafety Equipment Lockers
    • BGarden Tool Library
    • CWoodworking Station
    • DAdministrative Office
    • ESewing and Craft Studio
    • FDemonstration Kitchen
    • GMembership Registration Desk
    • HRepair and Maintenance Depot
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q15] Position 5 — the room at the end of the corridor, in the far right corner

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q15] Posisi 5 — ruangan di ujung koridor, di pojok kanan paling ujung

  1. Soal 16

    How many items are standard members permitted to borrow at one time?

    • AFour items
    • BTwo items
    • CSix items
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q16] How many items are standard members permitted to borrow at one time?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q16] Berapa jumlah item yang boleh dipinjam oleh anggota standar dalam satu waktu?

  1. Soal 17

    What is the standard borrowing period for any piece of equipment?

    • AOne week
    • BTen days
    • CTwo weeks
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q17] What is the standard borrowing period for any piece of equipment?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q17] Berapa lama jangka waktu peminjaman standar untuk setiap peralatan?

  1. Soal 18

    Under what circumstance will a member be charged a fee for a damaged tool?

    • AIf they fail to report the damage immediately.
    • BIf the tool breaks during its very first use.
    • CIf the damage is caused by obvious negligence.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q18] Under what circumstance will a member be charged a fee for a damaged tool?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q18] Dalam kondisi apa seorang anggota akan dikenakan biaya atas alat yang rusak?

  1. Soal 19

    When is the weekly 'Fix-it Workshop' now held?

    • AOn Wednesday evenings
    • BOn Saturday mornings
    • COn Friday afternoons
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q19] When is the weekly 'Fix-it Workshop' now held?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q19] Kapan 'Fix-it Workshop' mingguan sekarang diadakan?

  1. Soal 20 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO tasks must volunteers complete when closing the hub?

    • AClean the workbenches thoroughly
    • BLock the outdoor storage shed
    • CLog their hours on the computer
    • DEmpty the red bin for damaged tools
    • ETurn off the main ventilation power switches
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q11.) [Q20] Which TWO tasks must volunteers complete when closing the hub?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q11.) [Q20] Manakah DUA tugas yang harus diselesaikan oleh sukarelawan saat menutup pusat kegiatan?

Section 3: Academic discussion

  1. Soal 21

    Collecting soil core samples

    • ATomas only
    • BAisha only
    • CBoth Tomas and Aisha
    • DThe park ranger
    • EThe lab technician
    • FDr. Ingrid
    Lihat transkrip

    C: Come in, Tomas, Aisha. Take a seat. So, we're here to finalize the preparations for your soil ecology fieldwork next week. Have you started dividing up the tasks yet? A: Yes, Dr. Ingrid. We've got a rough list, but we need to pin down who's doing what. For instance, extracting the core samples from the ground. I initially thought I'd do the digging in the woodland area, but... B: Yes, we talked about it, and since I gained a lot of hands-on experience extracting cores during my summer internship, we agreed it would be much quicker if I handle the collection of all the soil cores myself. A: Right, which is great because it frees me up for other things. Though, we still have to carry those heavy testing kits from the lab to the vehicle, and then across the field. They weigh a ton! I can probably carry them. B: Well, there are three large kits, Tomas. It's really a two-person job if we want to avoid throwing our backs out. We should definitely share that load. A: Yeah, you're right, we'll both lift those. Now, for the actual testing on-site, specifically measuring the soil pH levels. It has to be done immediately after extraction to get accurate readings. B: Can you take care of that, Tomas? I'll be busy labeling the core tubes. A: Absolutely. I've already calibrated the digital pH probe, so I'll run the pH tests in the field. B: Great. Now, what about the more complex chemical composition analysis? I mean, testing for nutrient levels like nitrogen and potassium. I thought we could do that in the student lab ourselves? C: Well, you could, but you aren't certified to operate the high-precision mass spectrometer yet. I know the park ranger has a basic kit, but for your research-grade data, you'll need to hand your samples over to our department's laboratory technician. They will process them and email you the results. A: Okay, so the lab technician will handle the chemical analysis. That's a relief. And what about the official permit to collect samples in the reserve? Dr. Ingrid, do we need you to apply for that? C: Well, I did start the paperwork with the city council, but their policy changed last month. It turns out that because this is an educational project, the reserve's park ranger has the authority to issue permits directly on-site. You just need to hand him your project proposal when you arrive. B: Oh, that's much easier! So the park ranger will grant the permit when we check in. Excellent. C: Now, let's talk about the scientific design. Remind me, what's the primary goal of your study? A: Well, we want to evaluate how soil characteristics differ when you move from open, grassy fields into dense pine woodland. So, comparing the soil properties under those two different types of vegetation covers. C: Good. It's vital to focus on vegetation and not get sidetracked by other variables, like human foot traffic, which some students try to measure at the same time. B: Definitely. By the way, Dr. Ingrid, should we book the department's motorized core-drilling machine? It would save us a lot of physical digging. A: Wait, isn't that machine out of order anyway? C: Actually, it was repaired last week. But the issue is that the machine is far too destructive for your specific site. The pine woodland has highly sensitive, shallow root systems belonging to protected wild ferns. A heavy motorized drill would sever those roots and cause permanent damage. You must use manual hand augers instead. B: Right, hand augers it is then. We certainly don't want to damage any native plants. A: I agree. Looking back at the pilot study we did last Friday... I'm slightly concerned about how we collected the samples. The weather was extremely hot, which made the topsoil very dry, but that's just a natural factor we can't control. My main worry was that we gathered all five samples within a tiny two-meter radius. It just didn't give us a realistic representation of the area. B: You're spot on. Fortunately, we used airtight plastic bags, so moisture loss wasn't an issue, but we definitely need to space out our sampling points much wider next week. C: Yes, a wider grid is essential. And what's your backup plan if it rains on Tuesday? Heavy rain can seriously alter surface nutrient levels. A: Well, if it's just a light drizzle, we'll keep working and record the precipitation. But if there's a heavy downpour, we can't just throw plastic sheets over the plots because that alters the natural runoff. B: And we can't afford to postpone the entire project by a week either. So, in the event of heavy rain, we'll just wait in the vehicle until it stops, and then carry out the collection the following morning once the soil has settled. A: Right, so we'll push it to Wednesday morning if the weather turns bad on Tuesday. C: That sounds like a sensible contingency plan. Now, what about safety and extra gear? The reserve has strict rules. B: Do we need to bring our own high-visibility vests? C: No, the park ranger actually provides those at the entrance gate. And safety helmets aren't necessary because there are no steep cliffs or falling hazards. But do keep in mind that mobile signal is non-existent in the valley, so you won't be able to use online maps on your phones. You must have a physical, paper map of the park with you. A: I'll print a hardcopy map tonight. And what about taking photos of the soil layers? Should we bring the department's digital camera? B: Well, we could, but its battery life is terrible. Since we'll need to take quite a few photos, I think it's better if we just use our smartphones. I have a high-capacity portable power bank we can bring to keep them charged up all day. A: That's a much better setup. I'll make sure the power bank is fully charged, and I'll print the map. We're all set! [Q21] Collecting soil core samples

    Terjemahan

    Dr. Ingrid: Masuklah, Tomas, Aisha. Silakan duduk. Jadi, kita berkumpul di sini untuk mematangkan persiapan kerja lapangan ekologi tanah kalian minggu depan. Apakah kalian sudah mulai membagi tugas? Tomas: Ya, Dr. Ingrid. Kami sudah membuat daftar kasarnya, tetapi kami perlu memastikan siapa melakukan apa. Misalnya, mengambil sampel inti dari dalam tanah. Awalnya saya pikir saya yang akan melakukan penggalian di area hutan, tetapi... Aisha: Ya, kami sudah membicarakannya, dan karena saya mendapatkan banyak pengalaman langsung mengambil sampel inti selama magang musim panas lalu, kami sepakat akan jauh lebih cepat jika saya sendiri yang menangani pengumpulan semua sampel inti tanah tersebut. Tomas: Benar, dan itu bagus karena saya jadi bisa mengerjakan hal lainnya. Meskipun begitu, kita masih harus membawa kotak alat uji yang berat itu dari laboratorium ke kendaraan, lalu menyeberangi lapangan. Berat sekali! Saya mungkin bisa membawanya. Aisha: Tapi ada tiga kotak alat uji yang besar, Tomas. Ini benar-benar pekerjaan dua orang jika kita tidak ingin mengalami cedera punggung. Kita harus membagi beban itu bersama. Tomas: Ya, kamu benar, kita berdua yang akan mengangkatnya. Sekarang, untuk pengujian langsung di lokasi, khususnya mengukur tingkat pH tanah. Pengujian ini harus segera dilakukan setelah pengambilan sampel agar hasilnya akurat. Aisha: Bisakah kamu yang mengurusnya, Tomas? Saya akan sibuk memberi label pada tabung sampel inti. Tomas: Tentu saja. Saya sudah mengkalibrasi alat pengukur pH digital, jadi saya yang akan melakukan uji pH di lapangan. Aisha: Bagus. Sekarang, bagaimana dengan analisis komposisi kimia yang lebih rumit? Maksud saya, menguji tingkat nutrisi seperti nitrogen dan kalium. Saya pikir kita bisa melakukannya sendiri di lab mahasiswa? Dr. Ingrid: Kalian bisa saja melakukannya, tetapi kalian belum tersertifikasi untuk mengoperasikan spektrometer massa presisi tinggi. Saya tahu petugas penjaga taman memiliki peralatan dasar, tetapi untuk data tingkat penelitian, kalian harus menyerahkan sampel kalian kepada teknisi laboratorium departemen kita. Mereka yang akan memprosesnya dan mengirimkan hasilnya melalui email kepada kalian. Tomas: Oke, jadi teknisi lab yang akan menangani analisis kimianya. Syukurlah. Dan bagaimana dengan izin resmi untuk mengumpulkan sampel di kawasan cagar alam? Dr. Ingrid, apakah kami membutuhkan Anda untuk mengajukannya? Dr. Ingrid: Sebenarnya saya sudah mulai mengurus dokumennya ke dewan kota, tetapi kebijakan mereka berubah bulan lalu. Ternyata karena ini adalah proyek pendidikan, petugas penjaga taman cagar alam memiliki wewenang untuk mengeluarkan izin langsung di lokasi. Kalian hanya perlu menyerahkan proposal proyek kalian kepadanya saat tiba. Aisha: Oh, itu jauh lebih mudah! Jadi petugas penjaga taman yang akan memberikan izin saat kita melapor masuk. Luar biasa. Dr. Ingrid: Sekarang, mari kita bahas rancangan ilmiahnya. Ingatkan saya, apa tujuan utama penelitian kalian? Tomas: Kami ingin mengevaluasi perbedaan karakteristik tanah saat berpindah dari padang rumput terbuka ke hutan pinus yang lebat. Jadi, membandingkan sifat-sifat tanah di bawah dua jenis tutupan vegetasi yang berbeda tersebut. Dr. Ingrid: Bagus. Sangat penting untuk fokus pada vegetasi dan tidak teralihkan oleh variabel lain, seperti lalu lintas pejalan kaki, yang terkadang dicoba diukur oleh beberapa mahasiswa pada saat yang sama. Aisha: Pastinya. Omong-omong, Dr. Ingrid, haruskah kami memesan mesin bor inti bermotor milik departemen? Itu akan menghemat banyak tenaga untuk menggali secara manual. Tomas: Tunggu, bukankah mesin itu sedang rusak? Dr. Ingrid: Sebenarnya, mesin itu sudah diperbaiki minggu lalu. Namun masalahnya, mesin tersebut terlalu merusak untuk lokasi penelitian kalian yang spesifik. Hutan pinus memiliki sistem perakaran dangkal yang sangat sensitif milik pakis liar yang dilindungi. Bor bermotor yang berat akan memutus akar-akar tersebut dan menyebabkan kerusakan permanen. Sebagai gantinya, kalian harus menggunakan bor tanah manual. Aisha: Benar, kalau begitu kita gunakan bor manual saja. Kami tentu tidak ingin merusak tanaman asli setempat. Tomas: Saya setuju. Mengenang kembali studi awal yang kita lakukan Jumat lalu... saya agak khawatir tentang bagaimana kita mengumpulkan sampel tersebut. Cuacanya sangat panas, yang membuat lapisan tanah atas sangat kering, tetapi itu hanya faktor alam yang tidak bisa kita kendalikan. Kekhawatiran utama saya adalah kita mengumpulkan kelima sampel dalam radius kecil dua meter saja. Hal itu tidak memberikan representasi area yang realistis bagi kita. Aisha: Kamu benar sekali. Untungnya, kita menggunakan kantong plastik kedap udara, jadi hilangnya kelembapan tidak menjadi masalah, tetapi kita pasti harus memperlebar jarak titik-titik pengambilan sampel kita minggu depan. Dr. Ingrid: Ya, kisi pengambilan sampel yang lebih luas sangatlah penting. Dan apa rencana cadangan kalian jika hari Selasa turun hujan? Hujan lebat dapat mengubah kadar nutrisi permukaan secara serius. Tomas: Jika hanya gerimis kecil, kami akan tetap bekerja dan mencatat tingkat curah hujan. Namun jika terjadi hujan lebat, kami tidak bisa begitu saja menutupi lahan dengan terpal plastik karena hal itu akan mengubah limpasan air alami. Aisha: Dan kami juga tidak bisa menunda seluruh proyek ini selama seminggu. Jadi, jika terjadi hujan lebat, kami hanya akan menunggu di dalam kendaraan sampai hujan reda, lalu melakukan pengumpulan sampel keesokan paginya setelah tanahnya lebih stabil. Tomas: Benar, jadi kita akan menggesernya ke hari Rabu pagi jika cuaca memburuk pada hari Selasa. Dr. Ingrid: Itu terdengar seperti rencana darurat yang masuk akal. Sekarang, bagaimana dengan keselamatan dan peralatan ekstra? Kawasan cagar alam memiliki aturan yang ketat. Aisha: Apakah kami perlu membawa rompi keselamatan berwarna mencolok sendiri? Dr. Ingrid: Tidak, petugas penjaga taman sebenarnya menyediakan rompi itu di gerbang masuk. Dan helm keselamatan tidak diperlukan karena tidak ada tebing curam atau bahaya benda jatuh. Namun harap diingat bahwa sinyal ponsel sama sekali tidak ada di lembah, sehingga kalian tidak akan bisa menggunakan peta online di ponsel kalian. Kalian harus membawa peta fisik kertas dari taman tersebut. Tomas: Saya akan mencetak peta fisiknya nanti malam. Dan bagaimana dengan mengambil foto lapisan tanah? Haruskah kita membawa kamera digital milik departemen? Aisha: Kita bisa saja membawanya, tetapi daya tahan baterainya sangat buruk. Karena kita perlu mengambil cukup banyak foto, menurut saya lebih baik jika kita menggunakan ponsel pintar kita saja. Saya memiliki bank daya portabel berkapasitas tinggi yang bisa kita bawa agar baterai ponsel tetap terisi sepanjang hari. Tomas: Itu pengaturan yang jauh lebih baik. Saya akan memastikan bank daya terisi penuh, dan saya akan mencetak petanya. Kita siap berangkat!

  1. Soal 22

    Carrying the heavy testing kits

    • ATomas only
    • BAisha only
    • CBoth Tomas and Aisha
    • DThe park ranger
    • EThe lab technician
    • FDr. Ingrid
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q22] Carrying the heavy testing kits

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Pertanyaan 21.) [Q22] Membawa perlengkapan uji yang berat

  1. Soal 23

    Measuring the soil pH level in the field

    • ATomas only
    • BAisha only
    • CBoth Tomas and Aisha
    • DThe park ranger
    • EThe lab technician
    • FDr. Ingrid
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q23] Measuring the soil pH level in the field

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q23] Mengukur tingkat pH tanah di lapangan

  1. Soal 24

    Analyzing the chemical composition of the samples

    • ATomas only
    • BAisha only
    • CBoth Tomas and Aisha
    • DThe park ranger
    • EThe lab technician
    • FDr. Ingrid
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q24] Analyzing the chemical composition of the samples

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q24] Menganalisis komposisi kimia sampel

  1. Soal 25

    Securing the official site permit

    • ATomas only
    • BAisha only
    • CBoth Tomas and Aisha
    • DThe park ranger
    • EThe lab technician
    • FDr. Ingrid
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q25] Securing the official site permit

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q25] Mendapatkan izin lokasi resmi

  1. Soal 26

    What is the primary objective of the students' fieldwork?

    • Ato compare soil properties under different vegetation covers
    • Bto measure the impact of human foot traffic on soil health
    • Cto test the effectiveness of organic fertilizers on pine trees
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q26] What is the primary objective of the students' fieldwork?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q26] Apa tujuan utama dari kerja lapangan para siswa?

  1. Soal 27

    Why do they decide to use manual hand augers instead of a motorized core-drilling machine?

    • AThe motorized machine is currently broken and undergoing repairs.
    • BThe motorized machine could damage protected plant roots.
    • CThe motorized machine is too heavy for them to transport.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q27] Why do they decide to use manual hand augers instead of a motorized core-drilling machine?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q27] Mengapa mereka memutuskan untuk menggunakan bor tangan manual alih-alih mesin bor inti bermotor?

  1. Soal 28

    What concern does Tomas raise about their pilot study?

    • AThe hot weather made the samples too dry to analyze.
    • BThe plastic storage bags allowed moisture to escape.
    • CThe sampling points were located too close to each other.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q28] What concern does Tomas raise about their pilot study?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q28] Kekhawatiran apa yang disampaikan Tomas mengenai studi pilot mereka?

  1. Soal 29

    How do they plan to handle unexpected heavy rain on Tuesday?

    • Aby delaying the sample collection until the next morning
    • Bby covering the sampling plots with plastic sheets
    • Cby calling off the fieldwork and rescheduling for the following week
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q29] How do they plan to handle unexpected heavy rain on Tuesday?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q29] Bagaimana mereka berencana mengatasi hujan lebat yang tidak terduga pada hari Selasa?

  1. Soal 30 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO items do the students agree to bring on the field trip besides the sampling equipment?

    • Ahigh-visibility vests
    • Ba digital camera
    • Ca portable power bank
    • Dsafety helmets
    • Ea paper map of the park
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q21.) [Q30] Which TWO items do the students agree to bring on the field trip besides the sampling equipment?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q21.) [Q30] Manakah DUA benda yang disetujui untuk dibawa oleh para siswa dalam kunjungan lapangan selain peralatan pengambilan sampel?

Section 4: Academic lecture

  1. Soal 31

    Why is haptic technology viable for home rehabilitation today?

    • AThe increase in setup costs is relatively minimal.
    • BIt has become more reliable than traditional visual aids.
    • CIt eliminates the need for any microprocessors.
    Lihat transkrip

    Good morning, everyone. Today we are examining the integration of haptic technology—that is, technology that simulates the sense of touch—into remote physical rehabilitation. Now, while virtual reality has long been used for visual guidance, adding tactile feedback represents a massive leap forward. Some early commentators suggested this would triple equipment costs, but thanks to mass-produced microprocessors, the actual increase in setup expenses is barely fifteen percent, making it highly accessible. Let's look at a recent clinical trial led by my colleague, Mei-Ling. They monitored patient compliance during home-based wrist exercises. Interestingly, the trial did not just meet its initial conservative estimate that forty percent of patients would stay on track. In fact, while they had optimistically targeted eighty-five percent, the final analysis showed a solid seventy-two percent of participants fully adhered to the daily schedule, which is outstanding for unsupervised home care. A key element of these devices is customization. Rather than relying on rigid factory settings, the software automatically modifies the intensity based on real-time muscle fatigue, ensuring patients are never pushed to the point of pain. What truly surprised the research team, however, when evaluating the hand-tracking gloves, was how quickly older adults—who are often assumed to be technophobic—adapted to the glove's interface, even faster than some younger digital natives. Now, we also trialed a wearable chest sensor called the 'HeartBeat-Band'. This device wasn't just for safety; it actively helped by monitoring breathing rhythms to prevent overexertion, and additionally, it allowed patients to share their real-time progress reports directly with clinicians, eliminating the need for manual logs. Let's detail some specific hardware modalities. First, the 'FlexGlove' prototype uses miniature motors to actively oppose the wearer's finger movements, providing realistic resistance feedback to rebuild grip strength. In contrast, the 'AeroSleeve' system relies on small air bladders that inflate and deflate to deliver pneumatic pressure along the forearm, mimicking a therapist's firm grip. For temperature therapy, we have the 'ThermoSkin' patch. This uses thermoelectric modules to deliver rapid thermal stimulation, switching between warm and cool sensations within seconds to reduce joint inflammation. Finally, the 'WaveAir' projector is unique because it is entirely contactless; it emits high-frequency acoustic signals, creating localized ultrasonic waves that stimulate the skin's surface from a distance of up to half a meter. [Q31] Why is haptic technology viable for home rehabilitation today?

    Terjemahan

    Selamat pagi, semuanya. Hari ini kita akan membahas integrasi teknologi haptik—yaitu teknologi yang mensimulasikan indra peraba—ke dalam rehabilitasi fisik jarak jauh. Meskipun realitas virtual telah lama digunakan sebagai panduan visual, penambahan umpan balik taktil merupakan lompatan besar ke depan. Beberapa komentator awal memperkirakan hal ini akan melipatgandakan biaya peralatan hingga tiga kali lipat, namun berkat mikroprosesor yang diproduksi secara massal, kenaikan biaya pemasangan yang sebenarnya hampir tidak mencapai lima belas persen, sehingga membuatnya sangat terjangkau. Mari kita lihat uji klinis terbaru yang dipimpin oleh rekan saya, Mei-Ling. Mereka memantau kepatuhan pasien selama latihan pergelangan tangan di rumah. Menariknya, uji coba ini tidak hanya memenuhi perkiraan awal yang konservatif bahwa empat puluh persen pasien akan tetap mengikuti program latihan. Faktanya, meskipun mereka sempat menargetkan angka delapan puluh lima persen secara optimis, analisis akhir menunjukkan bahwa tujuh puluh dua persen partisipan sepenuhnya mematuhi jadwal harian, sebuah hasil luar biasa untuk perawatan mandiri di rumah tanpa pengawasan langsung. Elemen kunci dari perangkat ini adalah kustomisasi. Alih-alih mengandalkan pengaturan pabrik yang kaku, perangkat lunak ini secara otomatis memodifikasi intensitas berdasarkan kelelahan otot secara real-time, memastikan pasien tidak pernah dipaksa hingga merasakan sakit. Namun, apa yang benar-benar mengejutkan tim peneliti saat mengevaluasi sarung tangan pelacak tangan adalah betapa cepatnya lansia—yang sering dianggap gagap teknologi—beradaptasi dengan antarmuka sarung tangan tersebut, bahkan lebih cepat daripada beberapa generasi muda yang melek digital. Kami juga menguji sensor dada yang dapat dikenakan yang disebut 'HeartBeat-Band'. Perangkat ini tidak hanya untuk keselamatan; alat ini secara aktif membantu memantau ritme pernapasan untuk mencegah kelelahan berlebih, dan selain itu, memungkinkan pasien untuk membagikan laporan perkembangan mereka secara real-time langsung kepada dokter, sehingga tidak memerlukan pencatatan manual. Mari kita bahas beberapa modalitas perangkat keras secara spesifik. Pertama, prototipe 'FlexGlove' menggunakan motor mini untuk secara aktif menahan gerakan jari pengguna, memberikan umpan balik hambatan yang realistis untuk memulihkan kekuatan genggaman. Sebaliknya, sistem 'AeroSleeve' mengandalkan kantung udara kecil yang mengembang dan mengempis untuk memberikan tekanan pneumatik di sepanjang lengan bawah, meniru genggaman kuat dari seorang terapis. Untuk terapi suhu, kami memiliki plester 'ThermoSkin'. Alat ini menggunakan modul termoelektrik untuk memberikan stimulasi termal yang cepat, beralih antara sensasi hangat dan dingin dalam hitungan detik untuk mengurangi peradangan sendi. Terakhir, proyektor 'WaveAir' sangat unik karena sepenuhnya tanpa sentuhan; alat ini memancarkan sinyal akustik berfrekuensi tinggi, menciptakan gelombang ultrasonik lokal yang menstimulasi permukaan kulit dari jarak hingga setengah meter.

  1. Soal 32

    What did Mei-Ling's clinical trial primarily investigate?

    • Athe recovery speed of patients using virtual reality
    • Bthe rate at which patients completed their home wrist exercises
    • Cthe differences in therapy outcomes between clinics and homes
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q32] What did Mei-Ling's clinical trial primarily investigate?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q32] Apa yang terutama diselidiki dalam uji klinis Mei-Ling?

  1. Soal 33

    What percentage of participants successfully completed the prescribed exercise program?

    • A40 percent
    • B85 percent
    • C72 percent
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q33] What percentage of participants successfully completed the prescribed exercise program?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q33] Berapa persentase peserta yang berhasil menyelesaikan program latihan yang ditentukan?

  1. Soal 34

    How is the feedback from the haptic devices customized?

    • AThe system alters the force based on muscle fatigue.
    • BPatients adjust the physical settings manually.
    • CClinicians program updates remotely once a week.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q34] How is the feedback from the haptic devices customized?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q34] Bagaimana umpan balik dari perangkat haptik disesuaikan?

  1. Soal 35

    What unexpected finding did researchers note regarding the hand-tracking gloves?

    • AYounger users required more technical support than anticipated.
    • BElderly users learned to operate them very rapidly.
    • CThe sensors failed to register very subtle finger movements.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q35] What unexpected finding did researchers note regarding the hand-tracking gloves?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q35] Temuan tidak terduga apa yang dicatat oleh para peneliti mengenai sarung tangan pelacak gerakan tangan tersebut?

  1. Soal 36 (pilih semua yang benar)

    Which TWO benefits of the wearable chest sensor are mentioned?

    • AIt monitors cardiovascular recovery times.
    • BIt helps prevent patients from overexerting themselves.
    • CIt sends rehabilitation data directly to medical staff.
    • DIt issues reminders for scheduled exercise sessions.
    • EIt adjusts the room temperature automatically.
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q36] Which TWO benefits of the wearable chest sensor are mentioned?

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q36] Manakah DUA manfaat sensor dada wearable yang disebutkan?

  1. Soal 37

    The 'FlexGlove' prototype

    • Avibrotactile pulses
    • Bthermal stimulation
    • Cpneumatic pressure
    • Dresistance feedback
    • Eultrasonic waves
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q37] The 'FlexGlove' prototype

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q37] Prototipe 'FlexGlove'

  1. Soal 38

    The 'AeroSleeve' system

    • Avibrotactile pulses
    • Bthermal stimulation
    • Cpneumatic pressure
    • Dresistance feedback
    • Eultrasonic waves
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q38] The 'AeroSleeve' system

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q38] Sistem 'AeroSleeve'

  1. Soal 39

    The 'ThermoSkin' patch

    • Avibrotactile pulses
    • Bthermal stimulation
    • Cpneumatic pressure
    • Dresistance feedback
    • Eultrasonic waves
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q39] The 'ThermoSkin' patch

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q39] Plester 'ThermoSkin'

  1. Soal 40

    The 'WaveAir' projector

    • Avibrotactile pulses
    • Bthermal stimulation
    • Cpneumatic pressure
    • Dresistance feedback
    • Eultrasonic waves
    Lihat transkrip

    (Shared with Q31.) [Q40] The 'WaveAir' projector

    Terjemahan

    (Sama dengan Q31.) [Q40] Proyektor 'WaveAir'

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