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GAC Academic English runs across all three levels of the programme as six modules, split into a listening and speaking strand and a reading and writing strand. Level I builds everyday academic language, Level II adds note-taking, describing data and structured paragraphs, and Level III expects critical listening, seminar work, argument from sources and an in-depth essay.

The units are themes, not topics. Communicating, Human Health, Political Issues and the rest supply the material; what is actually assessed is the skill practised on them. The same theme therefore comes back at a higher level with a harder task attached to it.

Referencing and plagiarism are taught as content. Avoiding plagiarism, citing sources and building an annotated bibliography are named outcomes here, not general advice, and they carry marks in the written events.

You are assessed continuously at your own teaching centre. Presentations, group discussions, listening tests, essays and a seminar are spread through the semester and moderated by ACT afterwards, so there is no single final paper to revise for.

The notes follow ACT's published module outcomes unit by unit. Our practice tasks are original and written to match the shape of those events.

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    GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills · ⁨GAC001 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara⁩

    1.1

    What this module is, and how it is marked · ⁨Apa modul ini, dan bagaimana ia dinilai⁩

    English

    You hear a change to a club meeting, explain a plan to classmates, or help a group choose a room. In each situation, useful English connects a message to an action. A listener needs the right details. A speaker needs a clear point and a chance to check understanding.

    This guide supports GAC001-aligned listening and speaking practice. Its six themes 主题 are communicating, countries and cultures, modern lifestyles, journeys and travel, living things, and technology. The theme gives you something to talk about; the language skill is the focus.

    Your teacher's current task brief explains the assessment you must complete. It may include a listening test 听力测试, a short formal presentation 正式演讲, a discussion 讨论, or coursework 平时作业. Read that brief for the time, permitted materials, criteria and submission rules. This guide does not replace it or promise a score for a particular speaking habit.

    The six companion exercise sheets are original practice, not official GAC assessments. Their written tasks use printed messages, planning records and model responses. They help you check meaning and plan speech. Reading a transcript does not test your ability to hear a recording. A typed answer cannot establish pronunciation, pace or spoken delivery. Use teacher-reviewed audio and actual speaking practice for those skills.

    For a written practice answer, check three things: does it answer the question, does it preserve the supplied evidence, and can another person follow it? For a spoken task, ask a listener what they understood and compare their account with your intended message.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Anda mendengar perubahan pertemuan klub, menjelaskan rencana kepada teman sekelas, atau membantu kelompok memilih ruangan. Dalam setiap situasi, bahasa Inggris yang berguna menghubungkan pesan dengan tindakan. Pendengar membutuhkan detail yang tepat. Pembicara membutuhkan poin yang jelas dan kesempatan untuk memeriksa pemahaman.

    Panduan ini mendukung praktik mendengarkan dan berbicara yang selaras dengan GAC001. Enam tema 主题-nya adalah berkomunikasi, negara dan budaya, gaya hidup modern, perjalanan dan wisata, makhluk hidup, dan teknologi. Tema memberikan Anda sesuatu untuk dibicarakan; keterampilan bahasa adalah fokusnya.

    Brief tugas guru Anda saat ini menjelaskan penilaian yang harus Anda selesaikan. Itu mungkin mencakup ujian mendengarkan 听力测试, presentasi formal singkat 正式演讲, diskusi 讨论, atau tugas coursework 平时作业. Bacalah brief tersebut mengenai waktu, materi yang diperbolehkan, kriteria, dan aturan pengiriman. Panduan ini tidak menggantikannya atau menjanjikan skor untuk kebiasaan berbicara tertentu.

    Enam lembar latihan pendamping adalah latihan orisinal, bukan penilaian GAC resmi. Tugas tertulis mereka menggunakan pesan cetak, catatan perencanaan, dan respons model. Mereka membantu Anda memeriksa makna dan merencanakan pidato. Membaca transkrip tidak menguji kemampuan Anda untuk mendengar rekaman. Jawaban diketik tidak dapat menetapkan pelafalan, tempo, atau penyampaian lisan. Gunakan audio yang ditinjau guru dan praktik berbicara nyata untuk keterampilan tersebut.

    Untuk jawaban latihan tertulis, periksa tiga hal: apakah itu menjawab pertanyaan, apakah itu mempertahankan bukti yang disediakan, dan apakah orang lain dapat mengikutinya? Untuk tugas lisan, tanyakan kepada pendengar apa yang mereka pahami dan bandingkan cerita mereka dengan pesan yang Anda maksudkan.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    themes/θiːmz/ tema
    listening test/ˈlɪsənɪŋ test/ ujian mendengarkan
    short formal presentation/ʃɔːt ˈfɔːml ˌprezənˈteɪʃn/ presentasi formal singkat
    discussion/dɪˈskʌʃn/ diskusi
    coursework/ˈkɔːsjuːɜːk/ tugas kursus
    spoken text type/ˈspəʊkən tekst taɪp/ jenis teks lisan
    1.1

    Communicating: text types and purpose · ⁨Berkomunikasi: jenis teks dan tujuan⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 1 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use listening and speaking skills for academic purposes and to communicate in English with increasing confidence, in preparation for higher education.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC001.1: Distinguish between general and academic spoken text types, and state the purpose, audience, and level of formality of each type.

    Learning Objective GAC001.5: Communicate with accuracy on a variety of general and academic topics in a range of interactive situations.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 1 dari 6 dalam GAC001 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Mendengar dan Berbicara (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Tujuan modul: Setelah menyelesaikan modul ini, siswa seharusnya mampu menggunakan keterampilan mendengar dan berbicara untuk tujuan akademik serta berkomunikasi dalam bahasa Inggris dengan semakin percaya diri, sebagai persiapan untuk pendidikan tinggi.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.1: Membedakan antara jenis teks lisan umum dan akademik, serta menyatakan tujuan, audiens, dan tingkat formalitas masing-masing jenis tersebut.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.5: Berkomunikasi dengan akurat pada berbagai topik umum dan akademik dalam berbagai situasi interaktif.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    A spoken text type 口语语篇类型 is a form of talk, such as an announcement, conversation, interview or lecture. Its purpose 目的 is what it tries to achieve. Its audience 听众 is the people it addresses. Its formality 正式程度 depends on the relationship and situation.

    Formal 正式 speech often uses carefully organised language. Informal 非正式 speech may use contractions and short turns. Neither form is always better. A formal speaker can still say “we'll”, and a friendly conversation can give a precise instruction. Decide from several features, not one word alone.

    An announcement usually gives information to a group. A conversation allows people to ask and respond. Compare these original examples:

    Announcement: “Tuesday's reading club will meet in the library seminar room instead of room 204. The start remains 15:30.”

    Conversation: “Are we still meeting at half past three?” “Yes, but use the library seminar room this week.”

    Both give the same change. The second also shows a listener checking it. When you identify a text type, explain which features support your choice.

    Signposts 提示语 such as “first”, “however” and “finally” help organise a message. They can show sequence, a contrast or a final point. They do not make every statement that follows equally important.

    Worked example: a condition is not a general deadline

    Suppose the announcement also says: “If you need step-free access, email the coordinator by Monday lunchtime.” The deadline applies to students who need that access. It is not a deadline for everyone to join the club. A useful reminder preserves the condition: “Students who need step-free access should email by Monday lunchtime.”

    A weak reminder says “Everyone must email on Monday.” It changes who must act and makes the timing less precise. Ask: who, what, when, where, and under what condition?

    Try it

    A tutor says: “The workshop remains on Friday. Only students borrowing a school tablet need to collect it on Thursday.” Must every student collect a tablet? No. The collection instruction applies only to borrowers; the workshop day has not changed.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Sebuah jenis teks lisan 口语语篇类型 adalah bentuk bicara, seperti pengumuman, percakapan, wawancara atau kuliah. Tujuan 目的nya adalah apa yang dicapainya. Penyasar 听众nya adalah orang-orang yang ditujuinya. Tingkat formalitas 正式程度 bergantung pada hubungan dan situasi.

    Ucapan Formal 正式 sering menggunakan bahasa yang tersusun rapi. Ucapkan Informal 非formal mungkin menggunakan singkatan dan giliran singkat. Tidak ada bentuk yang selalu lebih baik. Pembicara formal tetap bisa mengatakan “kami akan”, dan percakapan ramah dapat memberikan instruksi yang presisi. Tentukan berdasarkan beberapa fitur, bukan satu kata saja.

    Pengumuman biasanya memberikan informasi kepada sekelompok orang. Percakapan memungkinkan orang untuk bertanya dan merespons. Bandingkan contoh asli berikut:

    Pengumuman: “Klub membaca hari Selasa akan bertemu di ruang seminar perpustakaan alih-alih di ruang 204. Waktu mulai tetap pukul 15:30.”

    Percakapan: “Apakah kita masih bertemu jam setengah empat?” “Ya, tapi gunakan ruang seminar perpustakaan minggu ini.”

    Keduanya memberikan perubahan yang sama. Yang kedua juga menunjukkan pendengar memverifikasinya. Saat Anda mengidentifikasi jenis teks, jelaskan fitur mana yang mendukung pilihan Anda.

    Petunjuk 提示语 seperti “pertama”, “namun” dan “terakhir” membantu mengatur pesan. Mereka dapat menunjukkan urutan, kontras atau poin akhir. Mereka tidak membuat setiap pernyataan berikutnya sama pentingnya.

    Tujuan, penyasar, dan kondisi membimbing respons yang berguna.

    Contoh terarah: sebuah syarat bukan batas waktu umum

    Misalkan pengumuman juga mengatakan: “Jika Anda memerlukan akses tanpa anak tangga, kirim email ke koordinator sebelum siang hari Senin.” Batas waktu berlaku bagi siswa yang memerlukan akses tersebut. Itu bukan batas waktu bagi semua orang untuk bergabung dengan klub. Pengingat yang berguna mempertahankan syarat: “Siswa yang memerlukan akses tanpa anak tangga harus mengirim email sebelum siang hari Senin.”

    Pengingat lemah mengatakan “Semua orang harus mengirim email pada hari Senin.” Ini mengubah siapa yang harus bertindak dan membuat waktu kurang presisi. Tanyakan: siapa, apa, kapan, di mana, dan di bawah syarat apa?

    Cobalah sendiri

    Seorang tutor mengatakan: “Workshop tetap pada hari Jumat. Hanya siswa yang meminjam tablet sekolah yang perlu mengambilnya pada hari Kamis.” Apakah setiap siswa harus mengambil tablet? Tidak. Instruksi pengambilan hanya berlaku bagi peminjam; hari workshop tidak berubah.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    purpose/ˈpɜːpəs/ tujuan
    audience/ˈɔːdɪəns/ audiens
    formality/fɔːˈmælɪti/ formalitas
    Formal/ˈfɔːml/ Formal
    Informal/ɪnˈfɔːml/ Informal
    signposts/ˈsaɪnpəʊsts/ penunjuk arah
    Listening for gist/ˈlɪsənɪŋ fɔː dʒɪst/ Mendengar intisari (gist)
    Listening for detail/ˈlɪsənɪŋ fɔː ˈdiːteɪl/ Mendengar detail
    Predict/prɪˈdɪkt/ Ramalkan
    Context clues/ˈkɒntekst kluːz/ Petunjuk konteks
    Following instructions/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ ɪnˈstrʌkʃnz/ Mengikuti instruksi
    Note-taking/nəʊt ˈteɪkɪŋ/ Mencatat
    Clarifying/ˈklærɪfaɪɪŋ/ Memperjelas
    Restating/rɪˈsteɪtɪŋ/ Mengulang
    introduction/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/ pengenalan
    body/ˈbɒdi/ badan
    conclusion/kənˈkluːʒn/ kesimpulan
    transitions/trænˈsɪʃnz/ transisi
    Fluency/ˈfluːənsi/ Kelancaran
    accuracy/ˈækjʊrəsi/ akurasi
    Word stress/wɜːd stres/ Penekanan kata
    Intonation/ˌɪntəˈneɪʃn/ Intonasi
    Self-correction/self kəˈrekʃn/ Koreksi diri
    Turn-taking/tɜːn ˈteɪkɪŋ/ Bergantian bicara
    Support a claim/səˈpɔːt ə kleɪm/ Mendukung klaim
    Bring others in/brɪŋ ˈʌðəz ɪn/ Melibatkan orang lain
    consensus/kənˈsensəs/ konsensus
    1.2

    Countries and cultures: listening for meaning · ⁨Negara dan budaya: mendengarkan untuk memahami makna⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 2 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC001.2: Apply a variety of listening skills to obtain meaning from spoken texts.

    Learning Objective GAC001.5: Communicate with accuracy on a variety of general and academic topics in a range of interactive situations.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 2 dari 6 dalam GAC001 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Mendengar dan Berbicara (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.2: Menerapkan berbagai keterampilan mendengar untuk memperoleh makna dari teks lisan.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.5: Berkomunikasi dengan akurat pada berbagai topik umum dan akademik dalam berbagai situasi interaktif.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Listening for gist 泛听 means finding the overall point. Listening for detail 精听 means finding information needed for a particular question or action. A useful listener moves between these two purposes.

    Before a recording, read the available task information. Predict 预测 likely topics or the kind of answer needed, such as a time or place. A prediction prepares your attention; it is not evidence that your guess is correct. When the speaker gives a different detail, use what was actually said.

    Context clues 上下文线索 are the surrounding words and situation that help explain a message. They can narrow possible meanings, but they do not always establish an exact definition. Mark an uncertain word and continue following the message. If a second listening is allowed, return to that point. In a live conversation, ask for clarification.

    Worked example: a changed route does not mean cancellation

    A museum trip notice says the river path is blocked by a fallen tree. Visitors should use the hill entrance. The trip still goes ahead. An outdoor garden visit may be cancelled if the weather is unsafe; staff will decide on Saturday morning. Indoor galleries remain available.

    The gist is “the trip continues with a changed route and a possible change to one activity”. “The museum is closed” is not supported. “The garden visit is definitely cancelled” turns a possibility into a fact.

    For detail, separate the times: meet at the school gate at 08:40; the bus leaves at 08:50; arrival is planned for 09:30. A reminder that gives only 08:50 may cause students to miss the meeting time.

    Try it

    A speaker says: “We might move the discussion indoors if it rains.” Which part is certain? There is a plan for a discussion and a possible indoor location. Rain and the move are not established by this sentence. Preserve “might” and “if” in your account.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Mendengarkan secara keseluruhan 泛听 berarti menemukan poin utama. Mendengarkan untuk detail 精听 berarti menemukan informasi yang diperlukan untuk pertanyaan atau tindakan tertentu. Pendengar yang berguna bergerak di antara dua tujuan ini.

    Sebelum rekaman, bacalah informasi tugas yang tersedia. Prediksi 预测 topik yang mungkin atau jenis jawaban yang dibutuhkan, seperti waktu atau tempat. Prediksi mempersiapkan perhatian Anda; itu bukan bukti bahwa tebakan Anda benar. Ketika pembicara memberikan detail berbeda, gunakan apa yang sebenarnya dikatakan.

    Konteks petunjuk 上下文线索 adalah kata-kata dan situasi sekitar yang membantu menjelaskan pesan. Mereka dapat menyempitkan kemungkinan makna, tetapi tidak selalu menetapkan definisi pasti. Tandai kata yang tidak pasti dan lanjutkan mengikuti pesan. Jika pendengaran kedua diperbolehkan, kembali ke titik itu. Dalam percakapan langsung, minta klarifikasi.

    Temukan poin utama, gunakan konteks, dan pertahankan detail yang tidak pasti untuk dicek.

    Contoh terarah: rute yang berubah tidak berarti pembatalan

    Pemberitahuan perjalanan museum mengatakan jalur sungai tertutup oleh pohon tumbang. Pengunjung harus menggunakan pintu masuk bukit. Perjalanan tetap berjalan. Kunjungan taman luar ruangan mungkin dibatalkan jika cuaca tidak aman; staf akan memutuskan pada Sabtu pagi. Galeri dalam ruangan tetap tersedia.

    Garis besarnya adalah “perjalanan berlanjut dengan rute yang berubah dan kemungkinan perubahan pada satu kegiatan”. “Museum ditutup” tidak didukung. “Kunjungan taman definitely dibatalkan” mengubah kemungkinan menjadi fakta.

    Untuk detail, pisahkan waktunya: bertemu di gerbang sekolah pukul 08:40; bus berangkat pukul 08:50; kedatangan direncanakan pukul 09:30. Pengingat yang hanya memberikan 08:50 mungkin menyebabkan siswa melewatkan waktu pertemuan.

    Cobalah sendiri

    Seorang pembicara mengatakan: “Kami mungkin memindahkan diskusi ke dalam ruangan jika hujan.” Bagian mana yang pasti? Ada rencana untuk diskusi dan lokasi dalam ruangan yang mungkin. Hujan dan pemindahan tidak ditetapkan oleh kalimat ini. Pertahankan “mungkin” dan “jika” dalam catatan Anda.

    1.3

    Modern lifestyles: responding and following instructions · ⁨Gaya hidup modern: merespons dan mengikuti instruksi⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 3 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC001.3: Respond to spoken texts in a range of ways including following instructions.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 3 dari 6 dalam GAC001 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Mendengar dan Berbicara (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.3: Merespons teks lisan dalam berbagai cara termasuk mengikuti instruksi.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Following instructions 遵循指令 means carrying out the required actions and respecting their conditions. Some actions must happen in order. Others are separate requirements. Listen for words such as “before”, “after approval”, “only if” and “once”.

    Note-taking 记笔记 is selective. Record the action, important details, conditions and questions. Short phrases and clear abbreviations can help, but do not shorten so much that you cannot understand your own notes later. A useful note might be “send tutor Thu 16:00; wait approval BEFORE booking”.

    Clarifying 澄清 means asking about what is uncertain. Name the problem: “Is 16:00 the form deadline or the meeting time?” Restating 转述 means saying the message again in your own words so the speaker can check it. Neither requires pretending you understood everything.

    Worked example: permission changes the sequence

    A project briefing gives these instructions: download the blank form; save your own copy with the group code; complete the transport and access sections; send it to the tutor by Thursday at 16:00; wait for approval before booking a vehicle. Do not edit the shared blank form.

    A suitable checklist preserves the private copy, both sections, the deadline and the approval condition. Booking a vehicle immediately after submission is a mistake: submission and approval are different events.

    If the briefing time is shown only on a separate notice that you do not have, mark “briefing time: check notice”. Do not turn the form deadline into a meeting time. An honest gap in your notes is safer than a confident invented detail.

    Try it

    A teacher says: “Send me the equipment list today. Buy the materials only after I approve the list.” A student sends the list and immediately buys materials. What is missing? The teacher's approval. Sending a request does not supply it.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Mengikuti instruksi 遵循指令 berarti melakukan tindakan yang diperlukan dan menghormati kondisinya. Beberapa tindakan harus terjadi secara berurutan. Yang lain adalah persyaratan terpisah. Dengarkan kata-kata seperti “sebelum”, “setelah persetujuan”, “hanya jika” dan “setelah”.

    Mencatat 记笔记 bersifat selektif. Catat tindakan, detail penting, syarat, dan pertanyaan. Frasa pendek dan singkatan yang jelas dapat membantu, tetapi jangan singkatkan terlalu banyak sehingga Anda tidak dapat memahami catatan Anda sendiri nanti. Catatan yang berguna mungkin berupa “kirim tutor Thu 16:00; tunggu persetujuan SEBELUM booking”.

    Memperjelas 澄清 berarti bertanya tentang hal yang tidak pasti. Sebutkan masalahnya: “Apakah 16:00 adalah batas waktu formulir atau waktu pertemuan?” Menyatakan ulang 转述 berarti mengatakan pesan lagi dengan kata-kata sendiri agar pembicara dapat memverifikasinya. Keduanya tidak memerlukan berpura-pura bahwa Anda mengerti semuanya.

    Simpan salinan Anda, lengkapi dan kumpulkan, lalu tunggu persetujuan sebelum memesan.

    Contoh terarah: izin mengubah urutan

    Briefing proyek memberikan instruksi berikut: unduh formulir kosong; simpan salinan Anda sendiri dengan kode grup; lengkapi bagian transportasi dan akses; kirimkan ke tutor sebelum hari Kamis pukul 16:00; tunggu persetujuan sebelum memesan kendaraan. Jangan edit formulir kosong yang dibagikan.

    Daftar periksa yang tepat memuat salinan pribadi, kedua bagian, batas waktu, dan syarat persetujuan. Memesan kendaraan segera setelah pengumpulan adalah kesalahan: pengumpulan dan persetujuan adalah dua peristiwa yang berbeda.

    Jika waktu briefings hanya tercantum pada papan pengumuman terpisah yang tidak Anda miliki, tuliskan “waktu briefing: cek papan”. Jangan mengubah batas waktu formulir menjadi jadwal pertemuan. Jeda jujur dalam catatan Anda lebih aman daripada detail ciptaan yang terdengar pasti.

    Cobalah sendiri

    Seorang guru berkata: “Kirimkan daftar peralatan kepada saya hari ini. Beli bahan-bahannya hanya setelah saya menyetujui daftarnya.” Seorang siswa mengirimkan daftar tersebut dan langsung membeli bahan-bahan. Apa yang kurang? Persetujuan dari guru. Mengirimkan permintaan tidak sama dengan mendapatkan persetujuan.

    1.4

    Journeys and travel: preparing a short presentation · ⁨Perjalanan dan transportasi: mempersiapkan presentasi singkat⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 4 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC001.2: Apply a variety of listening skills to obtain meaning from spoken texts.

    Learning Objective GAC001.4: Prepare and deliver short formal oral presentations.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 4 dari 6 dalam GAC001 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Mendengar dan Berbicara (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.2: Menerapkan berbagai keterampilan mendengar untuk memperoleh makna dari teks lisan.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.4: Menyiapkan dan menyampaikan presentasi lisan singkat secara formal.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Start with the actual task: your purpose, audience, available time, permitted notes and expected evidence. Then plan an introduction 引言 that identifies the question, a body 主体 that develops it, and a conclusion 结论 that states the next step or main finding.

    Prepare transitions 过渡 between points: “The survey gives one view. However, it does not tell us about staffing.” A transition should show a real relationship. Adding “therefore” does not make a conclusion valid.

    A note card may contain a point, its evidence and a reminder of its limit. Practise aloud with a timer. Measure your own talk rather than guessing that a written script will always take a fixed extra time. If it runs long, remove repetition or reduce scope while keeping essential evidence and limits. Check the task rules before choosing how much to read from notes.

    Worked example: a small poll is a starting point

    A class poll on later library closing receives 16 responses: 10 prefer later hours, 4 prefer current hours, and 2 have no preference. You do not know what nonresponders think. You have no staffing or cost information, and no change has been approved.

    A careful claim is “Ten of the sixteen respondents preferred later hours.” “Everybody wants later hours” goes beyond the evidence. A reasonable next step is to ask nonresponders and discuss staffing with the librarian.

    For a four-minute classroom practice talk, one possible plan is 30 seconds opening, 60 seconds evidence, 90 seconds limits and options, 40 seconds next steps, and 20 seconds conclusion. This totals 240 seconds. It is an example allocation, not an official GAC timing rule. If rehearsal takes 4 minutes 40 seconds, it is 40 seconds over that practice limit. Cut repeated points and rehearse again.

    Try it

    Why should a speaker keep the sentence about nonresponders even when shortening the talk? It limits what the poll can show. Removing it may make a small set of responses sound like the whole class.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Mulailah dengan tugas sebenarnya: tujuan Anda, audiens, waktu yang tersedia, catatan yang diperbolehkan, dan bukti yang diharapkan. Kemudian rencanakan pengantar 引言 yang mengidentifikasi pertanyaan, isi utama 主体 yang mengembangkannya, dan kesimpulan 结论 yang menyatakan langkah selanjutnya atau temuan utama.

    Siapkan transisi 过渡 antar poin: “Survei ini memberikan satu sudut pandang. Namun, survei ini tidak memberi tahu kita tentang jumlah staf.” Transisi harus menunjukkan hubungan yang nyata. Menambahkan kata “oleh karena itu” tidak membuat sebuah kesimpulan menjadi valid.

    Kartu catatan mungkin berisi poin, buktinya, dan pengingat akan keterbatasannya. Berlatihlah keras-keras dengan menggunakan timer. Ukur durasi bicara Anda sendiri alih-alih berasumsi bahwa naskah tertulis akan selalu memakan waktu tetap tambahan. Jika durasinya melebihi batas, hapus pengulangan atau kurangi cakupan sambil mempertahankan bukti penting dan keterbatasan. Periksa aturan tugas sebelum memilih berapa banyak yang akan dibaca dari catatan.

    Rencanakan tujuan dan bukti, kemudian latih dan revisi penyampaian yang sebenarnya.

    Contoh terpecahkan: jajak pendapat kecil adalah titik awal

    Jajak pendapat kelas mengenai penutupan perpustakaan yang lebih lama menerima 16 respons: 10 memilih jam yang lebih lama, 4 memilih jam saat ini, dan 2 tidak memiliki preferensi. Anda tidak tahu apa yang dipikirkan oleh mereka yang tidak merespons. Anda tidak memiliki informasi mengenai staf atau biaya, dan belum ada perubahan yang disetujui.

    Pernyataan yang hati-hati adalah “Sepuluh dari enam belas responden memilih jam yang lebih lama.” Pernyataan “Semua orang ingin jam yang lebih lama” melampaui bukti yang ada. Langkah selanjutnya yang wajar adalah menanyakan kepada non-responder dan mendiskusikan ketersediaan staf dengan pustakawan.

    Untuk latihan berbicara selama empat menit di kelas, salah satu rencana yang mungkin adalah 30 detik pembuka, 60 detik bukti, 90 detik keterbatasan dan opsi, 40 detik langkah selanjutnya, dan 20 detik kesimpulan. Totalnya 240 detik. Ini adalah contoh alokasi, bukan aturan waktu resmi GAC. Jika latihan membutuhkan 4 menit 40 detik, maka sudah melampaui batas latihan tersebut sebanyak 40 detik. Potong poin-poin yang berulang dan berlatihlah lagi.

    Cobalah sendiri

    Mengapa seorang pembicara harus mempertahankan kalimat tentang non-responder meskipun memendekkan presentasi? Kalimat itu membatasi apa yang dapat ditunjukkan oleh jajak pendapat. Menghapusnya dapat membuat sekumpulan kecil respons terdengar seperti seluruh kelas.

    1.5

    Living things: accuracy in interaction · ⁨Makhluk hidup: akurasi dalam interaksi⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 5 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC001.3: Respond to spoken texts in a range of ways including following instructions.

    Learning Objective GAC001.5: Communicate with accuracy on a variety of general and academic topics in a range of interactive situations.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 5 dari 6 dalam GAC001 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Mendengar dan Berbicara (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.3: Merespons teks lisan dalam berbagai cara termasuk mengikuti instruksi.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.5: Berkomunikasi dengan akurat pada berbagai topik umum dan akademik dalam berbagai situasi interaktif.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Fluency 流利度 is connected speech that a listener can follow. Accuracy 准确性 includes using language forms that express the intended meaning. A practice activity may focus on one, but both support communication. A fluent answer can contain a wrong detail; an accurate sentence can still be hard to follow in a long, unclear explanation.

    Word stress 重音 is the stronger beat in a word. For example, the noun “record” commonly has first-syllable stress, and the verb has second-syllable stress. Intonation 语调 is the pattern of voice pitch across a phrase. A yes-no question can use rising or falling-rising pitch depending on its meaning and context. Do not use “all questions rise” as a rule.

    Self-correction 自我纠正 can repair meaning: “He go—he goes to the lab on Tuesdays.” A brief repair may help the listener. Constantly restarting every minor error can interrupt the message. There is no automatic score increase for every correction.

    Turn-taking 话轮转换 gives people opportunities to speak and respond. “Can I add a point about the room?” can open a turn. After someone responds, deal with their point rather than reciting your next prepared sentence.

    Worked example: separate a wrong detail from an unknown cause

    The intended message names lab 2. A partner's written note says lab 3. The note shows a mismatch, but it does not establish whether pronunciation, attention, noise or writing caused it. Without reviewed audio, you cannot grade the speaker's sounds from the typed sentence alone.

    A practical repair is “The meeting is in lab 2, not lab 3. Could you say the room back to me?” The listener's response checks the detail. Practise the sentence aloud, then review the actual recording or delivery with your teacher if pronunciation remains a concern.

    Try it

    During a connected-speaking practice, a learner notices a minor grammar error. Must they stop the whole talk and restart? No. They can make a brief repair if meaning needs it, continue, and review selected errors afterwards. The exercise purpose and listener's needs guide the choice.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Kelancaran 流利度 adalah ucapan terhubung yang dapat diikuti pendengar. Akurasi 准确性 mencakup penggunaan bentuk bahasa yang menyampaikan makna yang dimaksud. Kegiatan latihan mungkin berfokus pada salah satunya, tetapi keduanya mendukung komunikasi. Jawaban yang lancar bisa mengandung detail yang salah; kalimat yang akurat bisa tetap sulit diikuti dalam penjelasan panjang yang tidak jelas.

    Tekanan kata 重音 adalah ketukan yang lebih kuat dalam sebuah kata. Misalnya, kata benda “record” umumnya memiliki tekanan pada silabel pertama, sedangkan kata kerja memiliki tekanan pada silabel kedua. Intonasi 语调 adalah pola nada suara sepanjang frasa. Pertanyaan ya-tidak dapat menggunakan nada naik atau turun-naik tergantung pada makna dan konteksnya. Jangan gunakan “semua pertanyaan naik” sebagai aturan mutlak.

    Koreksi diri 自我纠正 dapat memperbaiki makna: “Dia pergi—he goes ke lab pada hari Selasa.” Perbaikan singkat dapat membantu pendengar. Selalu memulai ulang setiap kesalahan kecil dapat mengganggu pesan. Tidak ada kenaikan skor otomatis untuk setiap koreksi.

    Bergilir bicara 话轮转换 memberikan kesempatan kepada orang untuk berbicara dan merespons. “Bolehkah saya menambahkan poin tentang ruangan?” dapat membuka giliran bicara. Setelah seseorang merespons, tanggapi poin mereka alih-alih menghafal kalimat persiapan berikutnya.

    Latihkan pesan, periksa apa yang dipahami pendengar, dan perbaiki masalah spesifik.

    Contoh terpecahkan: pisahkan detail yang salah dari penyebab yang tidak diketahui

    Pesan yang dimaksud menyebutkan Lab 2. Catatan tulisan pasangan menyebutkan Lab 3. Catatan tersebut menunjukkan ketidakcocokan, tetapi tidak menentukan apakah pelafalan, perhatian, kebisingan, atau penulisan yang menyebabkannya. Tanpa mereview rekaman audio, Anda tidak dapat menilai bunyi pembicara hanya dari kalimat yang diketik.

    Perbaikan praktis adalah “Pertemuan berlangsung di Lab 2, bukan Lab 3. Bisakah Anda mengulang nama ruangannya kepada saya?” Respons pendengar memeriksa detail tersebut. Latihlah kalimat tersebut keras-keras, lalu tinjau rekaman asli atau penyampaiannya bersama guru jika pelafalan masih menjadi kekhawatiran.

    Cobalah sendiri

    Selama latihan ucapan terhubung, seorang peserta menyadari adanya sedikit kesalahan tata bahasa. Apakah mereka harus menghentikan seluruh presentasi dan mengulanginya? Tidak. Mereka dapat melakukan perbaikan singkat jika diperlukan untuk menjaga makna, melanjutkan bicara, dan meninjau kesalahan tertentu nanti. Tujuan latihan dan kebutuhan pendengar yang menjadi panduan pilihan ini.

    1.6

    Technology: the formal discussion · ⁨Teknologi: diskusi formal⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 6 of 6 in GAC001 Academic English I: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC001.4: Prepare and deliver short formal oral presentations.

    Learning Objective GAC001.1: Distinguish between general and academic spoken text types, and state the purpose, audience, and level of formality of each type.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 6 dari 6 dalam GAC001 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Mendengar dan Berbicara (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.4: Menyiapkan dan menyampaikan presentasi lisan singkat secara formal.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC001.1: Membedakan antara jenis teks lisan umum dan akademik, serta menyatakan tujuan, audiens, dan tingkat formalitas masing-masing jenis tersebut.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Support a claim 支持观点 with relevant evidence and a reason connecting it to the decision. Identify limits. One person's preference is evidence of that person's view, not proof that everyone agrees.

    Bring others in 邀请他人发言 with a real invitation: “Mei, how does the room capacity affect your choice?” Listen to the answer. Polite disagreement can still be clear: “I understand why quiet matters, but this room holds only eight and we expect ten.”

    A consensus 共识 is a shared decision that the group has actually reached. Silence alone does not prove agreement. Ask participants to respond, summarise the proposed choice, and check for remaining concerns. A discussion decision is also different from permission or a confirmed booking.

    Worked example: a preference is not a completed decision

    Ten students are expected at a study meeting. The quiet library room holds eight, and its opening time is unconfirmed. Room 204 holds twelve, with a supervisor available until 17:00. The exact meeting start has not been set and neither room is booked. The task permits a choice between these two rooms.

    A useful contribution is: “I prefer room 204 because it can hold ten people. We still need to check the start time and booking process. Dan, you preferred the library. Does its capacity change your view?” This connects the supplied numbers to the decision, keeps the outstanding checks, and invites a response.

    “Everyone agrees, so I have booked it” invents both agreement and a booking. “Let's use another room” leaves the two-room task unless the group obtains permission to change it. Speaking for most of the time does not itself make a useful contribution.

    Try it

    The group favours room 204, but one participant has not answered. What should happen before calling the decision shared? Invite that participant's view and check whether anyone still objects. Then confirm the booking procedure and timing. A good discussion leaves the group with a decision it can explain and actions it can verify.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Dukung klaim 支持观点 dengan bukti yang relevan dan alasan yang menghubungkannya dengan keputusan. Identifikasi keterbatasan. Preferensi satu orang adalah bukti pandangan orang tersebut, bukan bukti bahwa semua orang setuju.

    Libatkan orang lain 邀请他人发言 dengan undangan yang tulus: “Mei, bagaimana kapasitas ruangan mempengaruhi pilihanmu?” Dengarkan jawabannya. Penolakan yang sopan tetap bisa disampaikan dengan jelas: “Saya mengerti mengapa keheningan penting, namun ruangan ini hanya menampung delapan orang dan kami mengharapkan sepuluh orang.”

    Sebuah konsensus 共识 adalah keputusan bersama yang telah benar-benar dicapai oleh kelompok. Diam saja tidak membuktikan persetujuan. Mintalah peserta untuk merespons, merangkum pilihan yang diusulkan, dan memeriksa apakah masih ada kekhawatiran tersisa. Keputusan diskusi juga berbeda dengan izin atau pemesanan yang terkonfirmasi.

    Bandingkan bukti dan batasnya, dengar suara kelompok, dan periksa izin sebelum bertindak.

    Contoh terpecahkan: preferensi bukanlah keputusan yang selesai

    Sepuluh siswa diharapkan hadir dalam pertemuan belajar. Ruang perpustakaan yang sunyi menampung delapan orang, dan waktu pembukaannya belum terkonfirmasi. Ruang 204 menampung dua belas orang, dengan pengawas yang tersedia hingga pukul 17:00. Waktu mulai pertemuan yang pasti belum ditetapkan dan kedua ruang belum dipesan. Tugas ini memungkinkan pemilihan antara kedua ruang tersebut.

    Kontribusi yang berguna adalah: “Saya lebih memilih ruang 204 karena dapat menampung sepuluh orang. Kita masih perlu memeriksa waktu mulai dan proses pemesanan. Dan, kamu lebih menyukai perpustakaan. Apakah kapasitasnya mengubah pandanganku?” Ini menghubungkan angka yang disediakan dengan keputusan, mempertahankan pemeriksaan yang belum selesai, dan mengundang respons.

    “Semua setuju, jadi saya sudah mempesannya” menciptakan kedua hal, yaitu persetujuan dan pemesanan. “Mari kita gunakan ruang lain” meninggalkan tugas pemilihan dua ruang kecuali jika kelompok mendapatkan izin untuk mengubahnya. Berbicara selama sebagian besar waktu itu sendiri tidak menjadikan kontribusi yang berguna.

    Cobalah sendiri

    Kelompok mendukung ruang 204, tetapi satu peserta belum memberikan jawaban. Apa yang harus terjadi sebelum menetapkan bahwa keputusan tersebut disepakati? Ajukan pandangan peserta tersebut dan periksa apakah ada yang masih keberatan. Kemudian konfirmasikan prosedur dan waktu pemesanan. Diskusi yang baik meninggalkan kelompok dengan keputusan yang dapat mereka jelaskan dan tindakan yang dapat diverifikasi.

  • 2

    GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills · ⁨GAC002 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis⁩

    2.1

    What this module teaches

    GAC002 develops reading and writing skills through communicating, culture, leisure, travel, living things and technology. The skills include understanding general and academic texts, using vocabulary and dictionaries, constructing sentences and paragraphs, avoiding plagiarism, adapting text types, and planning a short essay.

    Your teaching centre supplies the actual assessment brief and referencing rules. reading tasks 阅读任务, writing 写作 and coursework 平时作业 are useful practice formats; this guide does not establish official task weights, an official final essay 论文 format, or a rule that organisation always outweighs language accuracy. The six accompanying sheets are original local practice. Their scenarios, sources, word ranges and analytic marks are teaching conventions, not official GAC papers.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    reading tasks/ˈriːdɪŋ tæsks/ tugas membaca
    writing/ˈraɪtɪŋ/ menulis
    coursework/ˈkɔːsjuːɜːk/ tugas kursus
    essay/ˈeseɪ/ esai
    2.1

    Communicating: read for a purpose and preserve conditions

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 1 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use reading and writing skills for academic purposes with increasing accuracy and confidence in preparation for higher education.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC002.1: Apply key reading skills to obtain meaning from general and academic text types.

    Learning Objective GAC002.3: Write complex sentences that link ideas in a variety of ways.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 1 dari 6 dalam GAC002 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Tujuan modul: Setelah menyelesaikan modul ini, siswa seharusnya mampu menggunakan keterampilan membaca dan menulis untuk tujuan akademik dengan semakin akurat dan percaya diri sebagai persiapan untuk pendidikan tinggi.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.1: Menerapkan keterampilan membaca kunci untuk memperoleh makna dari jenis teks umum dan akademik.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.3: Menulis kalimat kompleks yang menghubungkan ide-ide dengan berbagai cara.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    A practical message can contain several dates with different jobs. In the fictional Writing Desk message, Monday noon is the booking deadline; Wednesday is the session. A number is not an answer until you know what it refers to.

    • Skimming 略读 gives an initial overview using headings and selected sentences.
    • Scanning 查读 locates a target detail, such as a date, place or number.
    • Close reading 精读 checks exact meaning, qualifications and relationships.

    Choose a technique for the question. After scanning for a date, read the surrounding sentence closely. Skimming may suggest a text’s structure without revealing every qualification. A topic sentence 主题句 states a paragraph’s main point; it can occur at the beginning, later in the paragraph, or be implicit in the supporting material.

    Worked example. The message says that unbooked visitors may request a walk-in slot, although a slot is not guaranteed. A faithful linked sentence is: “If you have not booked, you may request a walk-in slot, although availability is not guaranteed.” Keep both the condition and the limitation. Neither a request nor a possible slot is a confirmed appointment.

    Separate booking, session and assessment authority
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Skimming/ˈskɪmɪŋ/ Skimming (membaca cepat mencari gagasan utama)
    Scanning/ˈskænɪŋ/ Scanning (membaca cepat mencari informasi spesifik)
    Close reading/kləʊs ˈriːdɪŋ/ Close reading (membaca teliti)
    topic sentence/ˈtɒpɪk ˈsentəns/ kalimat topik
    2.2

    Countries and cultures: vocabulary, dictionaries and paragraphs

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 2 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC002.2: Decode unknown vocabulary through contextual clues, and use an English- English dictionary effectively.

    Learning Objective GAC002.4: Identify and explain the function of the parts of a paragraph and use them when constructing paragraphs.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 2 dari 6 dalam GAC002 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.2: Menguraikan kosakata yang tidak dikenal melalui petunjuk konteks, dan menggunakan kamus Inggris-Inggris secara efektif.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.4: Mengidentifikasi dan menjelaskan fungsi bagian-bagian paragraf serta menggunakannya saat menyusun paragraf.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Context clues 上下文线索 include explanations, examples and contrasts. In the fictional craft-exchange note, “shared, not exclusive to one group” suggests that exclusive concerns restricted access. The note does not establish a national rule about how everybody makes a craft.

    Word parts 词根词缀 can also help: bio- commonly relates to life and -logy to study. Treat them as clues, then check the particular word and sentence. An unfamiliar word may not affect the task; an essential unclear word may need a prompt lookup.

    An English-English dictionary 英英词典 can supply numbered senses, usage labels, examples and a part of speech 词性. Choose the sense matching the context, rather than the first or last one automatically. Grammar belongs to the whole phrase: in “the reservoir”, reservoir is a noun; in “the large reservoir”, large follows the but is an adjective. Position after the alone is not a noun test.

    Worked example. The sheet’s original classroom entry gives demonstrate two senses: show how something works by doing it, and give evidence for a claim. The craft task asks a participant to show a process, so the first sense fits. A display is one example, rather than proof of a universal cultural practice.

    Build a paragraph around that supported point. Describe what a speaker shows, what visitors can ask and what the example can establish. An ending claiming that all people from a country use the same method goes beyond the supplied evidence.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Context clues/ˈkɒntekst kluːz/ Petunjuk konteks
    Word parts/wɜːd pɑːts/ Bagian kata
    part of speech/pɑːt ɒv spiːtʃ/ tipe kata
    English-English dictionary/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈdɪkʃənəri/ kamus Inggris-Inggris
    2.3

    Modern lifestyles: sentences, paragraph functions and style

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 3 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC002.4: Identify and explain the function of the parts of a paragraph and use them when constructing paragraphs.

    Learning Objective GAC002.6: Compose a range of text types for general and academic purposes, demonstrating awareness of style, purpose, and audience.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 3 dari 6 dalam GAC002 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.4: Mengidentifikasi dan menjelaskan fungsi bagian-bagian paragraf serta menggunakannya saat menyusun paragraf.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.6: Menyusun berbagai jenis teks untuk tujuan umum dan akademik, menunjukkan kesadaran akan gaya, tujuan, dan audiens.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    A simple sentence 简单句 has one independent clause. A compound sentence 并列句 combines independent clauses. A complex sentence 复合句 contains a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. Subordination 从属 places a clause within another sentence structure; it does not make its information automatically unimportant.

    Connectives 连接词 express relationships: because gives a reason, although a concession, therefore a supported result and for instance an example. Choose a link that fits the actual evidence. Grammar can express a causal claim without proving it.

    Worked example. In the fictional chess-club note, floor repairs explain the hall closure. Room 12 has eight seats, while ten students may attend. Their possible attendance does not cause the room’s seat count. A faithful sentence is: “Although ten students may attend, room 12 has only eight seats.” The coordinator needs confirmed numbers before choosing an arrangement.

    A run-on sentence 流水句 incorrectly joins independent clauses. A comma splice joins them with a comma alone; use a suitable full stop, semicolon or conjunction. Check the purpose and reader too. A friendly class notice should make actions clear; an academic paragraph should support its claims precisely. Neither style permits invented attendance, approval or outcomes.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    simple sentence/ˈsɪmpl ˈsentəns/ kalimat sederhana
    compound sentence/ˈkɒmpaʊnd ˈsentəns/ kalimat majemuk
    complex sentence/ˈkɒmpleks ˈsentəns/ kalimat kompleks
    Subordination/ˌsʌbɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/ Menundukkan
    Connectives/kəˈnektɪvz/ Konjungsi
    run-on sentence/rʌn ɒn ˈsentəns/ kalimat berpanjangan
    2.4

    Journeys and travel: meaningful messages and paragraph focus

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 4 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC002.1: Apply key reading skills to obtain meaning from general and academic text types.

    Learning Objective GAC002.6: Compose a range of text types for general and academic purposes, demonstrating awareness of style, purpose, and audience.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 4 dari 6 dalam GAC002 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.1: Menerapkan keterampilan membaca kunci untuk memperoleh makna dari jenis teks umum dan akademik.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.6: Menyusun berbagai jenis teks untuk tujuan umum dan akademik, menunjukkan kesadaran akan gaya, tujuan, dan audiens.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    In the fictional visit brief, the meeting is at 08:10 and departure is scheduled for 08:20. Separate travel requires teacher permission. If rain closes the boardwalk, an indoor workshop is offered instead; the whole visit is not automatically cancelled. Adapt these facts into a practical passenger message without removing their conditions.

    For an academic comparison, discuss what the brief actually supports: travelling together and permission-based individual arrangements. No comparative fare or emissions data are supplied, so “always cheapest and greenest” is unsupported.

    Supporting sentences 支撑句 develop a point with relevant explanations, evidence or examples. A concluding sentence 结尾句 can connect the support to the point or lead to another paragraph. These functions need not always follow one fixed order. Cohesion 衔接 uses clear references, key terms and links so ideas are easy to follow. Unity 统一性 means the sentences serve the paragraph’s overall focus.

    Check the reasoning. Supporting details may reveal a paragraph’s focus even if its topic sentence is deleted. That alone does not prove the topic sentence is useless or the paragraph is poorly built. An academic paragraph can appropriately start with a source or statistic when it serves the purpose; explain relevance and provide real source credit rather than enforcing an absolute rule against such openings.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Supporting sentences/səˈpɔːtɪŋ ˈsentənsɪz/ Kalimat pendukung
    concluding sentence/kənˈkluːdɪŋ ˈsentəns/ kalimat penutup
    Cohesion/kəʊˈhiːʒn/ Kohesi
    Unity/ˈjuːnɪti/ Kesatuan
    2.5

    Living things: accurate source use and plagiarism

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 5 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC002.5: Describe plagiarism in the western educational context and demonstrate an understanding of how to avoid it in academic writing.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 5 dari 6 dalam GAC002 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.5: Mendeskripsikan plagiarisme dalam konteks pendidikan Barat dan menunjukkan pemahaman tentang cara menghindarinya dalam penulisan akademik.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Plagiarism 抄袭 presents another person’s words or ideas as your own. Academic source use must distinguish borrowed work from your contribution. Follow your centre’s instructions on referencing, permitted collaboration and assistance. Consequences depend on the institution and case; this guide does not claim one universal penalty.

    • Quoting 引用原文 uses exact words, quotation marks and source credit.
    • Paraphrasing 改写 uses your own wording and sentence structure, retaining the source’s meaning and limitations. Borrowed ideas still need credit.
    • Summarising 概括 condenses a longer text to its main points, with source credit.

    A citation 引用 identifies the source in the text; the reference list 参考文献表 provides the required full details. Record these while taking notes. Label exact words immediately so they cannot later be mistaken for your own wording. A two-column source/comment method can help; it does not make missing credit impossible.

    Worked example using an original fictional source. Lin, M. (2026), Seedling observation notebook, classroom practice note, page 2, describes a seven-day comparison: shaded seedlings grew more slowly than those beside the window, but conditions were not controlled. This note is not published scientific research.

    A faithful paraphrase is “One shaded tray grew more slowly than the window tray, but uncontrolled conditions limit causal conclusions (Lin, 2026, p. 2).” The citation gives credit; the qualification preserves the meaning. “Lin proves that shade always prevents growth” is inaccurate even with a citation. Translating a borrowed passage also does not remove the need for credit. The author-year-page format here is a local practice convention; use the style required for your actual assignment.

    Record details, write faithfully, then check credit
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Plagiarism/ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/ Plagiarisme
    Quoting/ˈkwəʊtɪŋ/ Pengapitan kutip
    Paraphrasing/ˈpærəfreɪzɪŋ/ Parafrase
    Summarising/ˈsʌməraɪzɪŋ/ Ringkasan
    citation/saɪˈteɪʃn/ sitasi
    reference list/ˈrefrəns lɪst/ daftar referensi
    2.6

    Technology: plan and synthesize a short essay

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 6 of 6 in GAC002 Academic English I: Reading and Writing Skills (Level I). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC002.7: Demonstrate an ability to plan and synthesize ideas in a short essay format.

    Learning Objective GAC002.6: Compose a range of text types for general and academic purposes, demonstrating awareness of style, purpose, and audience.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 6 dari 6 dalam GAC002 Bahasa Inggris Akademik I: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Tingkat I). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.7: Menunjukkan kemampuan untuk merencanakan dan mensintesis ide dalam format esai singkat.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC002.6: Menyusun berbagai jenis teks untuk tujuan umum dan akademik, menunjukkan kesadaran akan gaya, tujuan, dan audiens.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Analyse the question 审题 before choosing evidence: identify its command, topic and scope. Compare asks for relevant similarities and differences; evaluate asks for a judgement against suitable criteria. Discuss need not mean two equal sides. Read the specific brief rather than assuming a universal format.

    Brainstorm then select 筛选: collect possible relevant ideas, then retain those supported by the available evidence. An Outline 提纲 names paragraph points, source support and connections to the answer. There is no fixed requirement for three body points or five paragraphs in every essay.

    The introduction 引言 gives context and a thesis 论点 answering the question. A thesis should guide the argument at an appropriate level of certainty. It need not be controversial or exaggerate what the sources establish. Synthesis 综合 combines source ideas around your argument, retaining their credit and limits. The conclusion 结论 answers the question from the reasoning already developed, without adding unexplained new evidence or claiming unobserved outcomes.

    Worked outline for the fictional device-free-room task.

    1. Introduction: propose a limited optional trial while retaining a device-permitted room.
    2. Distraction paragraph: 18 of 30 self-selected respondents reported interruptions (Rao, 2026); this is not representative proof or measured learning improvement.
    3. Access paragraph: some students use devices for dictionaries, accessible text or necessary messages (Chen, 2026); connect this to voluntary participation.
    4. Conclusion: propose recording use and inviting access/interruptions feedback before deciding whether to continue. Do not invent marks, attendance or trial results.

    The two supplied notes are original fictional classroom sources. Combining their concern and access condition creates a reasoned limited proposal; copying each note in turn does not supply that synthesis. The accompanying sheet asks for an outline and a short credited paragraph, not an official full GAC assessment essay.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Analyse the question/ˈænəlaɪz ðə ˈkwestʃn/ Analisis pertanyaan
    Brainstorm then select/ˈbreɪnstɔːm ðen sɪˈlekt/ Brainstorming lalu pilih
    Outline/ˈaʊtlaɪn/ Garis besar
    introduction/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/ pengenalan
    thesis/ˈθiːsɪs/ tesis
    conclusion/kənˈkluːʒn/ kesimpulan
    Synthesis/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ Sintesis
  • 3

    GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills · ⁨GAC007 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara⁩

    3.1

    What this module teaches

    GAC007 develops listening and speaking through comparing spoken text types, applying listening strategies, taking notes and summarising, describing visuals and processes, giving presentations with relevant digital media, and encouraging interaction. The themes provide material for these skills rather than establish official task weights.

    Your teaching centre provides the actual assessment brief. A listening test 听力测试 needs spoken input; a presentation 演讲 needs actual delivery. The six original local sheets provide written scripts, evidence records and rehearsal plans. They support preparation but do not replace reviewed recordings or assess pronunciation, one-pass comprehension, vocal fluency or measured delivery time. Their word ranges and analytic points are local teaching conventions, not official GAC specifications.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    listening test/ˈlɪsənɪŋ test/ ujian mendengarkan
    presentation/ˌprezənˈteɪʃn/ presentasi
    3.1

    People and society: compare text types and functions

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 1 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to listen and communicate effectively in English in preparation for higher education.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC007.1: Compare and contrast differences in general and academic spoken text types, and analyse speech functions within these text types.

    Learning Objective GAC007.6: Communicate and encourage discussions in a range of interactive situations.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 1 dari 6 dalam GAC007 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Tujuan modul: Setelah menyelesaikan modul ini, siswa seharusnya mampu mendengarkan dan berkomunikasi secara efektif dalam bahasa Inggris sebagai persiapan untuk pendidikan tinggi.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.1: Membandingkan dan mengontraskan perbedaan jenis teks lisan umum dan akademik, serta menganalisis fungsi bicara dalam jenis teks tersebut.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.6: Berkomunikasi dan mendorong diskusi dalam berbagai situasi interaktif.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Compare purpose, audience, style and response expectations. A coordinator’s announcement can inform visitors about a time and request suggestions. A seminar contribution on the same topic can evaluate an observation, acknowledge its limit and recommend a check. The shared topic does not make their functions identical.

    Speech functions 言语功能 describe what a statement does: inform, request, question, recommend, concede or qualify. A hedge 模糊限制语 such as might or tends to preserves uncertainty. Register 语域 concerns language suited to the situation; speakers can vary their language within a talk. Do not assume an informal aside will contain an exam answer or that academic speakers hedge every statement.

    Worked example. In the original discussion-table script, students exchanged notes on three observed afternoons, but learning was not measured. “The table might support discussion” is a possibility, not proof of improved learning. A useful response acknowledges the exchange, asks what needs checking and invites a relevant contribution from a quieter participant. Silence alone does not show agreement.

    Separate the announcement, academic claim and discussion response
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Speech functions/spiːtʃ ˈfʌŋkʃnz/ fungsi ucapan
    hedge/hedʒ/ hedge
    Register/ˈredʒɪstə/ Register
    3.2

    Living environments: listening strategies and supported inference

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 2 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC007.2: Apply a range of listening skills and strategies to comprehend spoken text types.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 2 dari 6 dalam GAC007 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.2: Menerapkan berbagai keterampilan dan strategi mendengarkan untuk memahami jenis teks lisan.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Selective listening 选择性听力 focuses on information needed for the task while following the message. Before a rehearsal, identify whether the question needs a main point, a particular time, a condition or a comparison. Prediction can prepare likely vocabulary; it cannot supply a confirmed answer.

    Discourse markers 语篇标记 such as first, however and finally signal relationships. Retain the actual content that follows them. An Inference 推断 is a supported conclusion from the text and context, rather than a plausible story added by the listener.

    Worked example. A fictional garden speaker says that first-year funding was unusually generous, then says later budgets and harvest records are not supplied. The later-year results are unknown. Neither “later years failed” nor “funding ended and caused failure” is established. However introduces the limit; it does not automatically make the earlier statement false. Likewise, “popular in the nineties” alone does not establish current unpopularity.

    Keep dates with their actions: Tuesday noon is the access-request deadline; Thursday 18:30 is the meeting in room 6. A replacement room is conditional, not already booked. After a permitted rehearsal, compare notes with the original script and clarify essential gaps. Do not present a reading-check score as a listening-proficiency score.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Selective listening/sɪˈlektɪv ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ Mendengar selektif
    Inference/ˈɪnfərəns/ Inferensi
    Discourse markers/ˈdɪskɔːs ˈmɑːkəz/ Penanda wacana
    3.3

    Work and business: useful notes, summaries and media

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 3 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC007.3: Demonstrate understanding of spoken text types through note-taking and summarising strategies.

    Learning Objective GAC007.5: Deliver formal oral presentations using relevant digital media.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 3 dari 6 dalam GAC007 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.3: Menunjukkan pemahaman terhadap jenis teks lisan melalui strategi membuat catatan dan merangkum.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.5: Menyampaikan presentasi lisan formal menggunakan media digital yang relevan.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Notes should retain the hierarchy 层级 of a message: main proposal, supporting figures, decision limits and next actions. Abbreviations and arrows help when their meaning remains clear. Preserve important negatives, units, owners and permission conditions. Summarising 概括 selects those relevant points rather than repeating every sentence.

    Worked example. The fictional workshop poll invited forty staff; thirty replied; eighteen respondents preferred Tuesday. That is not “all forty prefer Tuesday” and it does not establish availability. Room A seats twenty at sixty credits per session; room B seats thirty at ninety. Proposed two room-A sessions cost 120 credits before unknown extra fees. The manager must approve the plan before booking.

    A simple digital comparison visual can show capacity and cost per session. Explain how those quantities bear on attendance, then identify the availability, fee and approval checks. Do not label a proposal as a booking or infer productivity gains the script never measured. Rehearse the actual spoken update with a timer; written length alone does not establish whether it fits a three-minute slot.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Summarising/ˈsʌməraɪzɪŋ/ Ringkasan
    hierarchy/ˈhaɪərɑːki/ hierarki
    3.4

    Health science: keep findings and measurement limits together

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 4 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC007.2: Apply a range of listening skills and strategies to comprehend spoken text types.

    Learning Objective GAC007.3: Demonstrate understanding of spoken text types through note-taking and summarising strategies.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 4 dari 6 dalam GAC007 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.2: Menerapkan berbagai keterampilan dan strategi mendengarkan untuk memahami jenis teks lisan.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.3: Menunjukkan pemahaman terhadap jenis teks lisan melalui strategi membuat catatan dan merangkum.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    For a spoken review, prepare notes under finding, method, limitation and next action. A preference, an association and a causal effect are different claims. A qualification can determine what the speaker’s evidence supports, so keep it attached to the finding.

    Worked example using original fictional data. Twenty volunteers chose a discussion-room arrangement: fourteen preferred quiet and six preferred music. This is 70% of those twenty respondents, not 70% of all people. The review measured no stress or health outcomes and did not recruit a random sample. It provides no treatment claim or clinical advice.

    A faithful summary reports the preference counts, their scope and the next actions: feedback forms are due Friday noon, the meeting is Monday 15:00, and participants should disclose if they did not try both arrangements. The coordinator checks forms before a recommendation. Do not convert that future step into an approved permanent policy.

    The separate lesson’s fictional diary example also distinguishes an observed association from a cause. These are language-practice records, not real clinical evidence. A summary should neither exaggerate a result nor dismiss the source merely because it has limitations.

    3.5

    Processes and production: describe graphs and meaningful stages

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 5 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC007.4: Describe graphs, procedures and processes using visual materials as prompts.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 5 dari 6 dalam GAC007 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.4: Mendeskripsikan grafik, prosedur, dan proses menggunakan bahan visual sebagai pemicu.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Name the chart type 图表类型, the variables and units before interpreting a comparison. A categorical bar chart compares categories; it does not automatically show a continuous time trend. Keep totals distinct from percentages and measured records distinct from future predictions.

    Worked chart example. Three fictional batches each contain 100 inspected packs. The counts set aside for rework are 8,5 and 11. Batch B has the lowest recorded count, and C the highest. The counts do not fall steadily, and set-aside packs are not automatically permanent waste. No causes or rework outcomes are supplied.

    A process 过程 description retains actions, sequence and decision points. Inspect the seal; passing packs enter the ready tray; failing packs are labelled for rework; reworked packs require another inspection before release. Record first and later results separately. A passive voice 被动语态 sentence such as “The pack is labelled for rework” can focus on the action. Active wording may be clearer when responsibility matters. Changing voice does not change the order or conditions.

    Category counts and the reinspection condition
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    chart type/tʃɑːt taɪp/ jenis grafik
    process/ˈprəʊses/ proses
    passive voice/ˈpæsɪv vɔɪs/ kalimat pasif
    3.6

    The environment: present evidence and encourage discussion

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 6 of 6 in GAC007 Academic English II: Listening and Speaking Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC007.5: Deliver formal oral presentations using relevant digital media.

    Learning Objective GAC007.6: Communicate and encourage discussions in a range of interactive situations.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 6 dari 6 dalam GAC007 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Mendengarkan dan Berbicara (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.5: Menyampaikan presentasi lisan formal menggunakan media digital yang relevan.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC007.6: Berkomunikasi dan mendorong diskusi dalam berbagai situasi interaktif.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    A comparison visual should label the quantity, unit, scope and period. Include relevant limits rather than hiding them in a confident conclusion. Distinguish what was recorded from what the group proposes next.

    Worked example. One garden plot used 400 litres across four observation days before a trial and 250 litres across four different days after it began. The recorded difference is 150 litres, or 37.5% of the first total. Rainfall differed and planted area was not recorded, so the comparison does not isolate the trial’s effect or supply litres per square metre. It does not establish the same result everywhere.

    For a formal presentation, show the two labelled totals, explain their limits and invite concerns about plant condition and missing records. A digital slide supports the spoken reasoning; it cannot prove pronunciation, audience understanding or rehearsal duration.

    Encourage discussion with relevant questions, responses and an honest summary. An open question can invite explanation; a closed question can usefully confirm a detail or check agreement. Neither is always superior. Invite a quiet participant’s view instead of treating silence as approval. Summarise the proposed recommendation and unresolved checks, ask whether the group accepts it, then seek the supervisor’s required approval before continuing. A discussion that ends with an honest unresolved issue need not be a failure for everybody.

  • 4

    GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills · ⁨GAC008 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis⁩

    4.1

    What this module is, and how it is marked · ⁨Apa modul ini, dan bagaimana ia dinilai⁩

    English

    GAC008 is Academic English II, reading and writing. Where GAC002 built the paragraph, this module builds the researched text: reading critically, avoiding plagiarism in practice, and citing sources properly.

    Assessment is written and continuous, and the final piece is usually a short researched essay with a reference list rather than a personal one.

    • Information literacy 信息素养 is a named outcome here: selecting appropriate research material and referencing it accurately.
    • ⚠ Referencing is now marked directly, not merely expected. An essay with good ideas and no citations loses marks it cannot recover.
    Bahasa Indonesia

    GAC008 adalah Bahasa Inggris Akademik II, membaca dan menulis. Di mana GAC002 membangun paragraf, ini modul membangun teks yang diteliti: membaca secara kritis, menghindari plagiarisme dalam praktik, dan mengutip sumber dengan benar.

    Penilaian tertulis dan berkelanjutan, dan karya terakhir biasanya adalah esai penelitian pendek dengan daftar referensi daripada pribadi.

    • Literasi informasi 信息素养 adalah hasil yang dinamakan di sini: memilih materi penelitian yang sesuai dan mengutipnya dengan akurat.
    • ⚠ Pengutipan sekarang langsung bernilai, bukan sekadar diharapkan. Esai dengan ide bagus dan tanpa sitasi kehilangan nilai yang tidak dapat dipulihkan.
    4.1

    People and society: features of academic text types · ⁨Orang dan masyarakat: fitur jenis teks akademik⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 1 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use reading and writing skills with increasing accuracy, fluency and confidence for academic purposes in preparation for higher education.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC008.1: Identify and analyse the features of general and academic text types, and apply this knowledge to create written texts.

    Learning Objective GAC008.2: Demonstrate key reading skills.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 1 dari 6 dalam GAC008 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Tujuan modul: Setelah menyelesaikan modul ini, siswa seharusnya mampu menggunakan keterampilan membaca dan menulis dengan akurasi, kelancaran, dan kepercayaan diri yang meningkat untuk tujuan akademik sebagai persiapan untuk pendidikan tinggi.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.1: Mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis fitur-fitur jenis teks umum dan akademik, serta menerapkan pengetahuan ini untuk menciptakan teks tertulis.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.2: Menunjukkan keterampilan membaca kunci.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English
    • Academic writing has recognisable features 特征: an impersonal voice, hedged claims, defined terms, evidence before conclusion.
    • Nominalisation 名词化 turns a process into a noun — we investigated becomes the investigation — which is why academic prose feels dense.
    • Identify the genre 体裁 before you write: a report, an essay, a case study and a review each have a different shape and a different reader.
    Bahasa Indonesia
    • Penulisan akademik memiliki fitur 特征 yang dapat dikenali: nada impersonal, klaim yang disiratkan, istilah yang didefinisikan, bukti sebelum kesimpulan.
    • Nominalisasi 名词化 mengubah proses menjadi kata benda — kami menyelidiki menjadi penyelidikan — yang ialah mengapa prosa akademik terasa padat.
    • Identifikasi genre 体裁 sebelum Anda menulis: laporan, esai, studi kasus, dan tinjauan masing-masing memiliki bentuk dan pembaca yang berbeda.
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Information literacy/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn ˈlɪtərəsi/ Literasi informasi
    features/ˈfiːtʃəz/ fitur
    Nominalisation/ˌnɒmɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ Nominalisasi
    genre/ˈʒɒnrə/ genre
    claim/kleɪm/ klaim
    stance/stæns/ sikap
    counter-argument/ˈkaʊntə ˈɑːɡjuːmənt/ argumen penyangkal
    Collocation/ˌkɒləˈkeɪʃn/ Kolokasi
    Cohesive devices/kəʊˈhiːsɪv dɪˈvaɪsɪz/ Alat kohesi
    referencing style/ˈrefrənsɪŋ staɪl/ gaya referensi
    secondary citation/ˈsekəndəri saɪˈteɪʃn/ sitasi sekunder
    4.2

    Places where people live and work: reading for argument · ⁨Tempat tinggal dan tempat kerja manusia: membaca untuk argumen⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 2 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC008.3: Decode unknown vocabulary and idiom.

    Learning Objective GAC008.4: Write complex sentences which link ideas in a variety of ways.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 2 dari 6 dalam GAC008 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.3: Menguraikan kosakata dan ungkapan asing.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.4: Menulis kalimat kompleks yang menghubungkan ide dengan berbagai cara.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English
    • Distinguish a claim 论断 from the evidence that supports it. Most weak reading treats both as facts.
    • Find the author's stance 立场: what do they want you to accept, and where do they hedge?
    • Mark the counter-argument 反驳 if there is one. A text that never concedes anything is usually persuasion rather than analysis.

    Worked example. "Although early trials were small, three subsequent studies found the same effect, which suggests the result is robust."

    Claim: the result is robust. Evidence: three studies replicating. Concession: the early trials were small. Hedge: suggests.

    Reading a sentence this way — four labels, one sentence — is the skill the unit is built on.

    Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bedakan klaim 论断 dari bukti yang mendukungnya. Kebanyakan membaca lemah memperlakukan keduanya sebagai fakta.
    • Temukan sikap penulis 立场: apa yang ingin mereka ajak Anda terima, dan di mana mereka bersyarat?
    • Tandai argumen lawan 反驳 jika ada. Teks yang tidak pernah mengakui sesuatu apa pun biasanya merupakan persuasi daripada analisis.

    Contoh dikerjakan. "Meskipun uji coba awal kecil, tiga studi selanjutnya menemukan efek yang sama, yang menunjukkan bahwa hasilnya kokoh."

    Klaim: hasilnya kokoh. Bukti: tiga studi replikasi. Konsesi: uji coba awal kecil. Syarat: menunjukkan.

    Membaca kalimat seperti ini — empat label, satu kalimat — adalah keterampilan yang dibangun oleh unit ini.

    4.3

    Doing business: vocabulary and idiom · ⁨Melakukan bisnis: kosakata dan idiom⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 3 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC008.5: Write well-constructed paragraphs containing topic sentences with supporting statements, and a range of cohesive devices.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 3 dari 6 dalam GAC008 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.5: Menulis paragraf yang tersusun baik yang mengandung kalimat topik dengan pernyataan pendukung, dan berbagai perangkat kohesi.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English
    • Decode unknown vocabulary and idiom from context, word parts and grammar, as in GAC002 but now in denser text.
    • Collocation 词语搭配 matters as much as meaning: you conduct research, draw a conclusion, raise a question. The wrong partner word reads as non-native even when the meaning is right.
    • Record new terms with a real sentence, not a translation. The sentence carries the collocation.
    Bahasa Indonesia
    • Dekode kosakata dan idiom yang tidak dikenal dari konteks, bagian kata, dan tata bahasa, seperti dalam GAC002 tetapi kini dalam teks yang lebih padat.
    • Kolokasi 词语搭配 penting sama banyaknya dengan makna: Anda melakukan penelitian, menarik kesimpulan, mengangkat pertanyaan. Pasangan kata yang salah dibaca sebagai non-asli bahkan ketika maknanya benar.
    • Catat istilah baru dengan kalimat nyata, bukan terjemahan. Kalimat membawa kolokasi.
    4.4

    Human health: sentences and cohesion · ⁨Kesehatan manusia: kalimat dan kohesi⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 4 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC008.2: Demonstrate key reading skills.

    Learning Objective GAC008.6: Demonstrate writing skills which assist students to avoid plagiarism.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 4 dari 6 dalam GAC008 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.2: Menunjukkan keterampilan membaca kunci.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.6: Menunjukkan keterampilan menulis yang membantu siswa menghindari plagiarisme.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English
    • Level II expects complex sentences used deliberately: subordination to show which idea matters, not to sound advanced.
    • Cohesive devices 衔接手段 join sentences: reference words, substitution, ellipsis, and connectives that fit the logic.
    • ⚠ A paragraph stuffed with however, moreover and furthermore is not cohesive. It is signposting relationships that are not there, and a marker notices.
    Bahasa Indonesia
    • Level II mengharapkan kalimat kompleks digunakan dengan sengaja: subordinasi untuk menunjukkan ide mana penting, bukan agar terdengar canggih.
    • Perangkat kohesif 衔接手段 menggabungkan kalimat: kata rujukan, substitusi, elipsis, dan kata hubung yang sesuai dengan logika.
    • ⚠ Paragraf yang dipenuhi dengan namun, selain itu, dan lebih lanjut tidak kohesif. Itu adalah petunjuk hubungan yang tidak ada, dan penilai memperhatikan.
    4.5

    Human progress: research and synthesis · ⁨Kemajuan manusia: penelitian dan sintesis⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 5 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC008.7: Use acquired knowledge and skills to research and create academic texts demonstrating synthesis of ideas.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 5 dari 6 dalam GAC008 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.7: Menggunakan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang diperoleh untuk meneliti dan menciptakan teks akademik yang menunjukkan sintesis ide.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English
    • Synthesis combines several sources into one argument of your own.
    • The test of synthesis: could a reader tell which sentence came from which source? If yes, you have summarised in sequence rather than synthesised.
    • Group sources by idea, not by author. One paragraph per idea, citing whoever supports it.

    Worked example. Two sources agree that street trees cool a city; one adds that the effect needs irrigation in dry months.

    Not synthesis: "Li (2020) says trees cool cities. Chen (2021) says the same. Wang (2022) says they need water."

    Synthesis: "Street trees measurably cool a city (Li, 2020; Chen, 2021), although the effect depends on irrigation in exactly the dry months when cooling matters most (Wang, 2022)."

    One sentence, three sources, and a relationship between them that no single source stated.

    Bahasa Indonesia
    • Sintesis menggabungkan beberapa sumber menjadi satu argumen milik Anda sendiri.
    • Tes sintesis: apakah pembaca dapat membedakan kalimat mana yang berasal dari sumber mana? Jika ya, Anda telah membuat ringkasan secara berurutan alih-alih mensintesisnya.
    • Kelompokkan sumber berdasarkan ide, bukan berdasarkan penulis. Satu paragraf per ide, sitasi siapa pun yang mendukungnya.

    Contoh terarah. Dua sumber sepakat bahwa pohon di pinggir jalan mendinginkan kota; satu menambahkan bahwa efek memerlukan irigasi di bulan-bulan kering.

    Bukan sintesis: "Li (2020) mengatakan pohon mendinginkan kota. Chen (2021) mengatakan hal yang sama. Wang (2022) mengatakan pohon memerlukan air."

    Sintesis: "Pohon di pinggir jalan secara terukur mendinginkan kota (Li, 2020; Chen, 2021), meskipun efeknya bergantung pada irigasi tepat di bulan-bulan kering ketika pendinginan paling penting (Wang, 2022)."

    Satu kalimat, tiga sumber, dan hubungan di antara mereka yang tidak dinyatakan oleh satu sumber pun.

    4.6

    Man-made environmental issues: referencing and information literacy · ⁨Isu lingkungan buatan manusia: pengutipan dan literasi informasi⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 6 of 6 in GAC008 Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (Level II). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC008.8: Demonstrate information literacy through selecting appropriate research materials and using accurate referencing and citation conventions.

    Learning Objective GAC008.7: Use acquired knowledge and skills to research and create academic texts demonstrating synthesis of ideas.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 6 dari 6 dalam GAC008 Bahasa Inggris Akademik II: Keterampilan Membaca dan Menulis (Level II). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam pelajaran ditambah 20 jam studi mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.8: Menunjukkan literasi informasi melalui pemilihan bahan penelitian yang tepat dan penggunaan konvensi pengutipan dan referensi yang akurat.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC008.7: Menggunakan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang diperoleh untuk meneliti dan menciptakan teks akademik yang menunjukkan sintesis ide.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English
    • A citation points to a full entry in the reference list. Both are marked.
    • Use one referencing style 引用格式 consistently. Which one matters far less than consistency.
    • Evaluate a source before citing it: authority, currency, and whether it is primary or secondary.
    • ⚠ Citing a source you have not read, because another author cited it, is a secondary citation 转引, and it must be labelled as one.
    Bahasa Indonesia
    • Pengutipan menunjuk ke entri lengkap dalam daftar pustaka. Keduanya diberi tanda.
    • Gunakan satu gaya pengutipan 引用格式 secara konsisten. Gaya mana yang digunakan jauh kurang penting daripada konsistensinya.
    • Evaluasi sebuah sumber sebelum mengutipnya: otoritas, kelengkapan data terbaru, dan apakah itu sumber primer atau sekunder.
    • ⚠ Mengutip sumber yang belum Anda baca karena dikutip oleh penulis lain adalah pengutipan sekunder 转引, dan harus diberi label sebagai demikian.
  • 5

    GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills · ⁨GAC014 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Mendengar & Berbicara⁩

    5.1

    What this module teaches

    GAC014 develops critical listening, academic interaction, evaluation of arguments, oral presentations using relevant media and formal class seminars. Its education, medicine, legal-studies, political-studies, communications and future themes provide contexts for those skills. They do not prescribe a universal assessment weighting, ten-minute presentation or compulsory consensus in every task.

    Your teaching centre supplies the actual brief, criteria and timing. A seminar presentation 研讨课展示 needs real delivery and interaction. The six accompanying sheets provide original written scripts, evidence records and rehearsal tasks. Their word ranges, analytic points, roles and timings are local practice conventions, not official GAC assessment rules. Printed-script checks do not replace reviewed audio or measure one-pass listening, pronunciation, vocal fluency or actual presentation duration.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    seminar presentation/ˈsemɪnɑː ˌprezənˈteɪʃn/ presentasi seminar
    5.1

    Education: critical listening and argument structure

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 1 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to listen and communicate effectively and collaboratively in English in preparation for higher education.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC014.1: Apply a wide range of critical listening skills and strategies to comprehend and analyse spoken text types.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 1 dari 6 dalam GAC014 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Mendengar & Berbicara (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Tujuan Modul: Setelah menyelesaikan modul ini, siswa diharapkan mampu mendengarkan dan berkomunikasi secara efektif serta kolaboratif dalam bahasa Inggris sebagai persiapan untuk pendidikan tinggi.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.1: Terapkan berbagai keterampilan dan strategi mendengar kritis untuk memahami dan menganalisis jenis teks lisan.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Critical listening 批判性倾听 tracks a claim, its support, its limits and unanswered questions. A qualification 限定 such as in this sample narrows the scope. A strong summary retains the qualification rather than changing after into because of.

    Before a rehearsal, choose note headings suited to the question. Claim, evidence, limitation and next check work for an argument. On a permitted second reading, verify numbers, negatives and conditions. A confident voice does not strengthen the evidence, and a sentence without a hedge is not automatically an exaggerated claim.

    Worked example. Sixteen fictional volunteers used a teacher checklist and exchanged peer comments; twelve made a relevant revision. The sheet defines that revision as clarifying a claim or adding checklist-required support, not just correcting spelling. There is no checklist-only comparison or earlier revision rate. The record supports revisions after a combined activity, not an isolated causal effect of comments.

    The remaining four did not meet the criterion; that does not establish they changed no words. A useful next comparison could keep the checklist and revision criteria consistent across groups. Limited evidence is not the same as no useful evidence, and a proposed comparison is not proof that the effect has been established.

    Keep the observed revisions, combined activity and missing comparison distinct
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Critical listening/ˈkrɪtɪkl ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ Mendengar secara kritis
    qualification/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ kualifikasi
    5.2

    Medicine: abstract discussion and precise quantities

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 2 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC014.1: Apply a wide range of critical listening skills and strategies to comprehend and analyse spoken text types.

    Learning Objective GAC014.2: Communicate on general and abstract topics in a range of interactive academic situations.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 2 dari 6 dalam GAC014 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Mendengar & Berbicara (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.1: Terapkan berbagai keterampilan dan strategi mendengar kritis untuk memahami dan menganalisis jenis teks lisan.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.2: Berkomunikasi mengenai topik umum dan abstrak dalam berbagai situasi akademik interaktif.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    An abstract 抽象的 discussion can concern access, fairness or evidence rather than one concrete object. Ask what the term means in the task before agreeing or disagreeing. Clarification should identify the uncertainty, then allow the speaker to explain it. The invented medical-communication examples here are language tasks, not clinical studies, health advice or authority to change care.

    Worked example. Five fictional volunteers each score ten on a notice-comprehension quiz before reading. Their after scores are nine, nine, nine, nine and twenty-four. The group total rises from fifty to sixty, so its mean rises from ten to twelve. Only one individual score rises and four fall. An average increase therefore does not establish that most people improved. The quiz also measures wording comprehension, not health, attendance, consent or treatment.

    A separate fictional date-label check changes from 1% to 2%. The difference is one percentage point 百分点; relative to the initial rate, it is a doubling or 100% increase. Keep the measured outcome and denominator attached to either description. Different collections do not isolate a cause. Neither these formatting rates nor the quiz scores can be treated as clinical risks.

    For discussion, acknowledge the contribution and correct the specific distinction: “Do you mean the mean score or the number of people improving?” Follow with a useful question about access or the design of a suitable comparison. Do not invent missing data to make the answer sound decisive.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    abstract/ˈæbstrækt/ abstrak
    percentage point/pəˈsentɪdʒ pɔɪnt/ persentase poin
    5.3

    Legal studies: relevance, validity, reliability and bias

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 3 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC014.3: Evaluate points of view or arguments demonstrating awareness of validity, reliability and bias.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 3 dari 6 dalam GAC014 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Mendengar & Berbicara (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.3: Menilai sudut pandang atau argumen dengan menunjukkan kesadaran terhadap validitas, keandalan, dan bias.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    When evaluating an argument, ask whether the reasons support its conclusion. For a measurement, Validity 效度 concerns whether the evidence measures the intended thing. Reliability 信度 concerns consistency under suitable repeated conditions. It cannot be inferred merely because a result comes from an official-looking page.

    Bias 偏差 can arise through recruitment, wording, measurement or selective reporting. Describe the possible mechanism and what could check it. A speaker’s role or personal stake may affect emphasis without making every statement false. This module’s invented procedure examples are reasoning practice, not actual law or statements of legal rights.

    Worked example. An invented library wants all five hundred students’ views about its review procedure. Twenty voluntary website respondents answer “How helpful is our fair new review procedure?” Sixteen choose helpful. This is 80% of those respondents, not observed support from 80% of all students. Helpful is also not a measurement of every disputed case’s fairness.

    Website-only self-selection may omit other views; fair and helpful frame the question positively. There is no repeat or comparable measurement, so reliability is unestablished. Do not say it would probably repeat or that every response is false. A stronger review could recruit through accessible routes, use neutral questions matching the intended judgement and examine consistency under suitable comparable conditions. Each change addresses a concern without guaranteeing perfect representation or validity.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Validity/væˈlɪdɪti/ Validitas
    Reliability/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ Keandalan
    Bias/ˈbaɪəs/ Bias
    5.4

    Political studies: priorities, viewpoints and supported recommendations

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 4 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC014.2: Communicate on general and abstract topics in a range of interactive academic situations.

    Learning Objective GAC014.3: Evaluate points of view or arguments demonstrating awareness of validity, reliability and bias.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 4 dari 6 dalam GAC014 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Mendengar & Berbicara (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.2: Berkomunikasi mengenai topik umum dan abstrak dalam berbagai situasi akademik interaktif.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.3: Menilai sudut pandang atau argumen dengan menunjukkan kesadaran terhadap validitas, keandalan, dan bias.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Represent a viewpoint fairly before judging it. In the fictional community-hall case, quiet access matters to residents without a calm home space, while group activities also need a room. Neither viewpoint means banning the other activity everywhere. State the comparison criteria explicitly: access, noise, demand or setup effort.

    A measured preference and a priority need different support. Twenty-four of forty voluntary respondents choosing quiet study is a bounded empirical result. The value placed on quiet access is a judgement about what should matter. The count alone does not settle how much weight to give either group’s needs.

    Worked comparison. The hall serves two hundred residents. Scaling 24/40 to that population gives a calculation, not an observed census or proof that 120 residents want quiet-only use. A quiet-only option prioritises quiet access; a group-only option prioritises shared activities. A scheduled-use trial could explore both needs, but actual time-slot demand, noise and switching effort remain unmeasured.

    Ask what evidence could address those questions and give a conditional recommendation. The original script approves no schedule. Record suggestions and priorities without attributing motives or claiming that an untried schedule has already solved the problem.

    5.5

    Communications: oral presentations with relevant digital media

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 5 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC014.4: Deliver oral presentations using relevant digital media.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 5 dari 6 dalam GAC014 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Mendengar & Berbicara (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.4: Menyampaikan presentasi lisan menggunakan media digital yang relevan.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    Digital media 数字媒体 should clarify the point you explain aloud. Use readable headings, contrast, clear labels and a text description where available. Colour alone should not carry the distinction. Include the quantity, denominator, scope and source. Use real source credit for real evidence and label these supplied classroom records as fictional; do not make them look like published evaluations.

    Worked presentation plan. In the original notice example, eight of twelve first-day volunteers answer the event-time question correctly, compared with ten of twelve different second-day volunteers viewing a revised notice. That is two additional correct responses, not a doubling. Different people and days do not isolate the revision’s effect, and one event-time question does not measure overall understanding of the event.

    1. First slide: the question and the notice change being considered.
    2. Second slide: a clear table retaining 8/12 and 10/12, with group labels and the fictional source.
    3. Final slide: visible comparison limits and a proposed next check.

    Explain both the result and uncertainty aloud. Do not hide the qualification in unreadable print. Prepare brief speaker notes and a usable static backup. Time the actual rehearsal and ask a listener to restate the result and its limit; written length alone does not establish duration or comprehension.

    The result, comparison limitation and actual delivery check support different parts of the update
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    digital media/ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈmiːdiːə/ media digital
    5.6

    The future: conduct a formal class seminar and synthesise honestly

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 6 of 6 in GAC014 Academic English III: Listening & Speaking Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC014.5: Conduct a formal class seminar on an academic topic.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 6 dari 6 dalam GAC014 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Mendengar & Berbicara (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC014.5: Mengadakan seminar kelas formal atas topik akademik.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    A formal seminar connects preparation, evidence-based contributions, questions and an accurate synthesis around a focused task. Roles can include chair, prepared speakers and recorder; their exact allocation and timing depend on the actual brief. Protect discussion time instead of treating several consecutive speeches as the whole seminar.

    Worked seminar brief. The fictional equipment log records forty requests and six double bookings across two weeks. Waiting time, abandoned attempts and unique-user counts are missing. No interface trial has occurred. The question is what a limited trial should measure before wider adoption, not whether an untested interface has already succeeded.

    The operations speaker proposes recording conflicts; the access speaker proposes waiting times and abandoned attempts. A synthesis connects them: fewer recorded conflicts may coexist with access difficulties. The group explicitly agrees to recommend measuring conflicts and access difficulties, while duration and a numerical success threshold remain undecided. Keep specific proposed indicators distinct from the broader agreed categories.

    Fielding a question 应对提问 means responding to the question actually asked. Clarify an unclear term, answer from available evidence and identify what remains unknown. A short restatement can help; do not repeat the whole talk to avoid the question. When the record covers a limited period, it cannot establish an unmeasured long-run outcome.

    Close with what was agreed, what remains unresolved and what planning comes next. Invite correction from the recorder and participants. Silence is not consensus, a recommendation is not rollout approval, and criteria should be defined before observing trial results. An honest unresolved decision need not mean every participant failed the task. For a real seminar, conduct the session, time it and preserve an accurate record of the interaction.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    Fielding a question/ˈfiːldɪŋ ə ˈkwestʃn/ Menjawab pertanyaan
  • 6

    GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills · ⁨GAC015 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Membaca & Menulis⁩

    6.1

    What this module teaches · ⁨Apa yang diajarkan modul ini⁩

    English

    GAC015 develops critical reading and writing, selection and evaluation of sources, logical arguments, annotated bibliography work, information literacy and an in-depth academic essay. Use the actual teaching-centre brief for assessment requirements, referencing style, length and weighting. This guide does not claim that one piece is the programme’s largest assessment or prescribe a fixed paragraph count.

    An annotated bibliography 注释性参考书目 evaluates sources for a question; an essay 论文 connects their evidence within an argument. The six accompanying sheets use original fictional reports and cards as classroom practice. Their local analytic points and word targets are not official GAC specifications. Actual research coursework requires genuine in-depth sources that you have retrieved, read, evaluated and referenced accurately. Do not submit these fictional records as real educational, medical, legal or policy evidence.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    GAC015 mengembangkan pembacaan kritis dan penulisan, seleksi dan evaluasi sumber, argumen logis, karya bibliografi berannotasi, literasi informasi, dan pendekatan mendalam esai akademik. Gunakan brief pusat pengajaran yang sebenarnya untuk persyaratan penilaian, gaya penulisan daftar pustaka, panjang dan bobot nilai. Panduan ini tidak mengklaim bahwa satu karya merupakan tugas penilaian terbesar dalam program atau menetapkan jumlah paragraf tetap.

    Daftar pustaka berannotasi 注释性参考书目 mengevaluasi sumber untuk sebuah pertanyaan; esai 论文 menghubungkan bukti mereka dalam sebuah argumen. Enam lembar pendamping menggunakan laporan fiktif asli dan kartu sebagai latihan kelas. Poin analisis lokal dan target kata mereka bukan spesifikasi GAC resmi. Tugas penelitian yang sebenarnya memerlukan sumber mendalam yang genuine yang telah Anda ambil, baca, evaluasi, dan sitasi dengan akurat. Jangan kumpulkan catatan fiktif ini sebagai bukti pendidikan, medis, hukum, atau kebijakan yang nyata.

    6.1

    Issues in education: critical and analytical reading · ⁨Isu-isu dalam pendidikan: membaca kritis dan analitis⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 1 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    Module purpose: On completion of this module, students should be able to use reading and writing skills accurately, fluently and confidently for academic purposes in preparation for higher education.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC015.1: Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills when reading and writing for academic purposes.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 1 dari 6 dalam GAC015 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Membaca & Menulis (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Tujuan Modul: Setelah menyelesaikan modul ini, siswa diharapkan mampu menggunakan keterampilan membaca dan menulis secara akurat, lancar, dan percaya diri untuk tujuan akademik sebagai persiapan untuk pendidikan tinggi.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.1: Menunjukkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan analitis saat membaca dan menulis untuk tujuan akademik.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Critical reading 批判性阅读 identifies what an author wants the reader to accept and tests the support. Analytical 分析性 reading separates the issue, claim, evidence, reasoning and limitations. An assumption 假设 is a premise the argument depends on; it may be explicit or unstated. Do not invent an assumption simply to criticise it.

    Worked example. Fictional Report E compares thirty optional workshop attendees with thirty non-attendees. Their later means are seven and six out of ten. Earlier scores were not compared, and attendees reported more revision time. The recommendation that compulsory attendance will raise every score depends on unestablished causal and individual-benefit assumptions.

    The later mean difference does not show that every attendee improved by one point. Individual before-and-after scores are missing. Voluntary participation and different revision time provide alternative explanations to investigate, not explanations proven by this text. A fair response can acknowledge possible workshop usefulness while rejecting a guaranteed universal effect. Critique the demonstrated inference rather than accuse the author of fabricating scores without evidence.

    The accompanying analytical-response task asks for 150–180 words with accurate source labels, evidence limits, a fair counterargument and a proportionate recommendation. These are local practice conditions. Further evaluation can be proposed without being misreported as a completed study.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Membaca kritis 批判性阅读 mengidentifikasi apa yang ingin penulis sampaikan kepada pembaca dan menguji dukungannya. Membaca analitis 分析性 reading memisahkan isu, klaim, bukti, penalaran, dan keterbatasan. Asumsi 假设 adalah premis yang menjadi dasar argumen; bisa eksplisit atau tersirat. Jangan menciptakan asumsi semata-mata untuk mengkritikinya.

    Contoh terpecahkan. Laporan Fiktif E membandingkan tiga puluh peserta workshop opsional dengan tiga puluh non-peserta. Rata-rata kemudian mereka adalah tujuh dan enam dari sepuluh. Skor sebelumnya tidak dibandingkan, dan peserta melaporkan lebih banyak waktu belajar ulang. Rekomendasi bahwa kehadiran wajib akan meningkatkan setiap skor bergantung pada asumsi kausalitas dan manfaat individu yang belum terbukti. Perbedaan rata-rata kemudian tidak menunjukkan bahwa setiap peserta mengalami peningkatan satu poin.

    Perbedaan nilai tengah yang lebih lanjut tidak menunjukkan bahwa setiap peserta meningkat tepat satu poin. Skor individu sebelum dan sesudah tidak tersedia. Partisipasi sukarela dan durasi revisi yang berbeda menyediakan penjelasan alternatif untuk diteliti, bukan penjelasan yang dibuktikan oleh teks ini. Tanggapan yang adil dapat mengakui kemungkinan manfaat lokakarya sambil menolak efek universal yang terjamin. Kritislah inferensi yang ditunjukkan daripada menuduh penulis memalsukan skor tanpa bukti.

    Tugas respons analitis yang menyertanya meminta 150–180 kata dengan label sumber yang akurat, batasan bukti, argumen penyangkal yang adil, dan rekomendasi yang proporsional. Ini adalah kondisi praktik lokal. Evaluasi lebih lanjut dapat diusulkan tanpa menjadi dilaporkan secara salah sebagai studi yang telah selesai.

    6.2

    Issues in medicine: select, evaluate and reference suitable sources · ⁨Isu dalam kedokteran: pilih, evaluasi, dan rujuk sumber yang sesuai⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 2 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC015.2: Select, evaluate and reference relevant ideas from valid and reliable sources.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 2 dari 6 dalam GAC015 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Membaca & Menulis (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.2: Memilih, mengevaluasi, dan merujuk ide-ide relevan dari sumber yang valid dan dapat diandalkan.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Select a source for the claim it can support, not for an impressive headline. Check its question, measured outcome, participants, method, comparison, limitations and source trail. A peer-reviewed 同行评审 publication may provide useful scrutiny, but that label alone does not guarantee relevance, validity or an appropriate conclusion. Use the required kind of source for the particular research question and verify its actual content.

    Worked source selection. Fictional Observation O records ten missed appointments out of fifty before reminders and six out of fifty afterwards. Different months and unrecorded group differences prevent isolating a reminder effect. It measures missed attendance, not recovery, safety or treatment quality. Advertisement A asserts improved care without a method. Methods R proposes consistent measurement and a specified comparison; it is guidance, not a completed experiment.

    O and R can support a limited attendance-investigation paragraph with their respective roles made clear. A can be discussed as a promotional assertion, not independent proof of care improvement. Four fewer missed records are not four cures. This is academic language practice in a health-service setting, not a clinical review or recommendation.

    Keep source details while reading. In actual research, verify author or organisation, title, publication details, date, locator and link against the original source. Follow the required style when information is absent; do not invent it. For the supplied cards, use the honest fictional label and section locator rather than a fabricated journal entry.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Pilihlah sumber berdasarkan klaim yang dapat ia dukung, bukan karena judul yang mengesankan. Periksa pertanyaan, hasil yang diukur, peserta, metode, perbandingan, keterbatasan, dan jejak sumbernya. Publikasi berpenelaahan sejawat (peer-reviewed) mungkin memberikan tinjauan yang berguna, tetapi label itu saja tidak menjamin relevansi, validitas, atau kesimpulan yang tepat. Gunakan jenis sumber yang diperlukan untuk pertanyaan penelitian tertentu dan verifikasi konten aslinya.

    Pemilihan sumber yang dikerjakan. Observasi Fiktif O mencatat sepuluh janji tertunda dari lima puluh sebelum pengingat dan enam dari lima puluh setelahnya. Bulan yang berbeda dan perbedaan kelompok yang tidak tercatat mencegah isolasi efek pengingat. Ini mengukur kehadiran yang tertunda, bukan pemulihan, keamanan, atau kualitas perawatan. Iklan A mengklaim peningkatan perawatan tanpa metode. Metode R mengusulkan pengukuran konsisten dan perbandingan yang ditentukan; Ini adalah panduan, bukan eksperimen yang selesai.

    O dan R dapat mendukung paragraf investigasi kehadiran terbatas dengan peran masing-masing yang telah dijelaskan. A dapat dibahas sebagai klaim promosi, bukan bukti mandiri untuk perbaikan perawatan. Empat catatan yang terlewat tidak sama dengan empat kesembuhan. Ini adalah latihan bahasa akademis dalam konteks layanan kesehatan, bukan tinjauan atau rekomendasi klinis.

    Jaga detail sumber saat membaca. Dalam penelitian nyata, verifikasi penulis atau organisasi, judul, detail publikasi, tanggal, penanda lokasi, dan tautan sesuai dengan sumber asli. Ikuti gaya yang diperlukan jika informasi tidak tersedia; jangan membuat-buatnya. Untuk kartu yang disediakan, gunakan label fiksi jujur dan penanda bagian daripada entri jurnal yang dibuat-buat.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    peer-reviewed/pɪə rɪˈvjuːd/ ditinjau sejawat
    annotation/ˌænəˈteɪʃn/ Anotasi
    6.3

    Legal issues: build a logical argument from data · ⁨Isu hukum: bangun argumen logis dari data⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 3 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC015.3: Analyse and create logical arguments using data from valid and reliable sources.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 3 dari 6 dalam GAC015 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Membaca & Menulis (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.3: Menganalisis dan membuat argumen logis menggunakan data dari sumber yang valid dan dapat diandalkan.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    An argument connects a conclusion to reasons the reader can check. A warrant 论据与结论之间的理由 explains why a fact supports a proposed action. Evidence describing a problem does not automatically show that the writer’s preferred solution will work. These invented procedure examples are reasoning practice, not actual law or legal rights.

    Worked example. A four-week makerspace log records forty bookings, six unused slots and four equipment conflicts (L, §1). It does not establish ten different affected users, because overlap and identity are unknown. A proposal to confirm bookings may help test whether unneeded time can be released (P, §1), but no trial has occurred.

    Address the real objection: some users may not check email daily (S, §1). Do not replace that access concern with “students hate every rule”. Another response route could be investigated, but is not already proven effective or free. A conditional trial argument should state access, conflicts and manageable effort as evaluation criteria and identify what the present sources cannot settle.

    The local 160–190 word task develops a thesis, source support, a warrant, a fair objection and a conclusion matching the evidence. Explain why each source bears on the question. Do not invent successful results merely to make the ending sound complete.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Sebuah argumen menghubungkan kesimpulan dengan alasan yang dapat diverifikasi pembaca. Warrant (alasan yang mengaitkan bukti dengan klaim) menjelaskan mengapa fakta mendukung tindakan yang diusulkan. Bukti yang menggambarkan masalah tidak secara otomatis menunjukkan bahwa solusi yang disukai penulis akan berhasil. Contoh prosedur ciptaan ini adalah latihan penalaran, bukan hukum atau hak hukum yang sebenarnya.

    Contoh dikerjakan. Log ruang pembuat selama empat minggu mencatat empat puluh pemesanan, enam slot yang tidak terpakai dan empat konflik peralatan (L, §1). Hal ini tidak menetapkan sepuluh pengguna yang terdampak berbeda, karena tumpang tindih dan identitas tidak diketahui. Proposal untuk mengkonfirmasi pemesanan mungkin membantu menguji apakah waktu yang tidak diperlukan dapat dilepaskan (P, §1), tetapi belum ada uji coba yang dilakukan.

    Atasi keberatan yang sebenarnya: beberapa pengguna mungkin tidak memeriksa email setiap hari (S, §1). Jangan gantikan kekhawatiran akses tersebut dengan "siswa membenci setiap aturan". Jalur respons lain bisa saja telah diselidiki, tetapi belum terbukti efektif atau bebas biaya. Argumen uji coba bersyarat harus menyatakan akses, konflik, dan upaya yang dapat dikelola sebagai kriteria evaluasi serta mengidentifikasi apa yang sumber-sumber saat ini tidak dapat menyelesaikan.

    Tugas kata 160–190 lokal mengembangkan tesis, dukungan sumber, justifikasi, keberatan yang adil dan kesimpulan yang sesuai dengan bukti. Jelaskan mengapa setiap sumber relevan dengan pertanyaan. Jangan menciptakan hasil sukses semata-mata agar akhir terdengar lengkap.

    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    warrant/ˈwɒrənt/ surat kuasa
    Synthesis/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ Sintesis
    thesis/ˈθiːsɪs/ tesis
    evidence matrix/ˈevɪdəns ˈmeɪtrɪks/ matriks bukti
    6.4

    Political issues: evaluate sources and synthesise policy reasoning · ⁨Isu politik: evaluasi sumber dan sintesis alasan kebijakan⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 4 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC015.2: Select, evaluate and reference relevant ideas from valid and reliable sources.

    Learning Objective GAC015.3: Analyse and create logical arguments using data from valid and reliable sources.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 4 dari 6 dalam GAC015 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Membaca & Menulis (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.2: Memilih, mengevaluasi, dan merujuk ide-ide relevan dari sumber yang valid dan dapat diandalkan.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.3: Menganalisis dan membuat argumen logis menggunakan data dari sumber yang valid dan dapat diandalkan.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Different sources may inform different parts of one decision. Keep their populations, methods and outcomes visible instead of merging them into an unsupported total. A preference count can inform a convenience question without settling how much weight to give access needs or staffing resources.

    Worked example. Thirty of forty voluntary online respondents prefer digital booking (S, §1). Eight of twenty logged desk visitors request help in one week (L, §1). The samples may overlap, so thirty plus eight is not a known count of distinct people. Neither 75% nor 40% describes all service users. The desk record does not establish that every user lacks digital access.

    A planning note adds a staffing-time concern for a telephone route (N, §1), not a cost estimate or proven performance. A reasoned paragraph can propose investigating an online route with accessible assistance, acknowledging that an alternative consumes resources. Record assistance demand and staff effort before treating feasibility as settled.

    Synthesis 综合 connects these contributions to a conditional recommendation: convenience, access and resources interact. It retains source credit, unknown overlap and a fair resource objection. A voluntary majority does not justify an invented universal approval.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Sumber yang berbeda mungkin memberikan informasi untuk bagian-bagian yang berbeda dari satu keputusan. Pertahankan populasi mereka, metode, dan hasil tetap terlihat alih-alih menggabungkannya menjadi total yang tidak didukung. A jumlah preferensi dapat memberi informasi pada pertanyaan kenyamanan tanpa menyelesaikan berapa banyak bobot yang harus diberikan pada kebutuhan akses atau sumber daya kepegawaian.

    Contoh terarah. Tiga puluh dari empat puluh responden online sukarela lebih memilih pemesanan digital (S, §1). Delapan dari dua puluh pengunjung meja yang tercatat meminta bantuan dalam satu minggu (L, §1). The sampel mungkin tumpang tindih, sehingga tiga puluh ditambah delapan bukan jumlah yang diketahui dari orang-orang yang berbeda. Baik 75% maupun 40% tidak menggambarkan semua pengguna layanan. Catatan meja tidak menetapkan bahwa setiap pengguna kekurangan akses digital.

    Catatan perencanaan menambahkan kekhawatiran waktu-kepegawaian untuk jalur telepon (N, §1), bukan estimasi biaya atau kinerja yang terbukti. Paragraf beralasan dapat mengusulkan penyelidikan atas jalur online dengan bantuan yang mudah diakses, mengakui bahwa alternatif memerlukan sumber daya. Rekam permintaan bantuan dan usaha staf sebelum memperlakukan kelayakan sebagai terselesaikan. Rekam permintaan bantuan dan upaya staf sebelum menganggap kelayakan sebagai hal yang pasti.

    Sintesis 综合 menghubungkan kontribusi-kontribusi ini dengan rekomendasi bersyarat: kenyamanan, akses dan sumber daya saling berinteraksi. Ini mempertahankan kredit sumber, tumpang tindih yang tidak diketahui, dan keberatan sumber yang wajar. Mayoritas sukarela tidak membenarkan persetujuan universal yang diciptakan.

    6.5

    Communications: an annotated bibliography and information literacy · ⁨Komunikasi: bibliografi anotasi dan literasi informasi⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 5 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC015.4: Research and evaluate in-depth academic texts in an annotated bibliography format and identify suitable material to include in academic writing.

    Learning Objective GAC015.6: Demonstrate information literacy through selecting appropriate research materials and using accurate referencing conventions.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 5 dari 6 dalam GAC015 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Membaca & Menulis (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.4: Melakukan penelitian dan evaluasi mendalam pada teks akademik dalam format bibliografi beranotasi serta mengidentifikasi materi yang sesuai untuk dimasukkan dalam penulisan akademik.

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.6: Menunjukkan literasi informasi melalui pemilihan bahan penelitian yang tepat dan penggunaan konvensi pengutipan yang akurat.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    An annotation 注释 adds a faithful summary, question-specific evaluation and intended use to a reference. It may identify a claim for which a source should not be used. Neither praise nor a fixed number of words establishes a good annotation. Read the relevant complete source and follow the assignment’s actual format.

    Worked extended-source example. Fictional Report C contains three sections on an event-notice comparison. Different groups of twelve volunteers view two versions on consecutive days. Eight first-group readers and ten second-group readers answer all four details correctly (§2). Both use the same key, but layout and wording change together; convenience recruitment, different participants and days limit the comparison.

    A shared key supports a consistent scoring procedure; it does not establish reliability across repeated studies or a causal effect of layout. Missed details, later retention and event attendance are unmeasured. The proposed follow-up in§3 is a proposal, not completed research. An annotation can use C as an evaluation-design example while rejecting it as proof that headings alone improve everyone’s attendance.

    The sheet supplies a complete 120–160 word model using honest fictional label/title/section references. For real coursework, retrieve in-depth appropriate texts, check bibliographic details and locate each finding. Compare sources’ contributions and limits for the actual question; do not cite a text you have not read or invent its author or publication.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Sebuah anotasi 注释 menambahkan ringkasan yang setia, evaluasi spesifik pertanyaan, dan niat penggunaan ke dalam sebuah referensi. Hal itu dapat mengidentifikasi klaim di mana sumber tersebut tidak boleh digunakan. Pujian maupun jumlah kata tetap tidak menentukan sebuah anotasi yang baik. Bacalah sumber lengkap yang relevan dan ikuti format sebenarnya dari tugas.

    Contoh sumber diperluas terpecahkan. Laporan Fiksi C berisi tiga bagian tentang perbandingan peristiwa-pemberitahuan. Berbagai kelompok dua belas relawan melihat dua versi pada hari berturut-turut. Delapan pembaca kelompok pertama dan sepuluh pembaca kelompok kedua menjawab semua empat detail dengan benar (§2). Keduanya menggunakan kunci yang sama, tetapi tata letak dan wording berubah bersama; rekrutmen convenience, peserta berbeda, dan hari membatasi perbandingan.

    Kunci yang sama mendukung prosedur pen skor yang konsisten; hal itu tidak menetapkan reliabilitas melalui studi berulang atau efek kausal dari tata letak. Detail yang terlewat, retensi kemudian, dan kehadiran acara adalah tidak terukur. tindak lanjut yang diusulkan di§3 adalah sebuah proposal, bukan penelitian selesai. Penelitian. Anotasi dapat menggunakan C sebagai contoh desain evaluasi sambil menolaknya sebagai bukti bahwa judul saja meningkatkan kehadiran semua orang.

    Lembar menyediakan model kata 120–160 lengkap menggunakan label/fiksi/judul/referensi bagian jujur Referensi. Untuk tugas sekolah yang nyata, ambil teks mendalam yang sesuai, periksa bibliografi detailkan dan temukan setiap temuan. Bandingkan kontribusi dan keterbatasan sumber untuk pertanyaan aktual; jangan mengutip teks yang belum Anda baca atau menciptakan penulis/publikasinya. pertanyaan; jangan kutip teks yang belum Anda baca atau ciptakan penulis atau publikasinya.

    Sebuah anotasi menggabungkan ringkasan sumber, evaluasi, dan penggunaan spesifik yang dituju
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    annotated bibliography/ˈænəteɪtɪd ˌbɪblɪˈɒɡrəfi/ Daftar pustaka beranotasi
    6.6

    The future: plan and create an in-depth academic essay · ⁨Masa depan: rencanakan dan tulis esai akademik mendalam⁩

    Syllabus · ⁨Silabus⁩
    English

    Unit 6 of 6 in GAC015 Academic English III: Reading & Writing Skills (Level III). The module is taught over about 40 class hours plus 20 hours of independent study, and is assessed at the teaching centre and moderated by ACT — there is no external exam.

    The module outcomes this unit works towards:

    Learning Objective GAC015.5: Use acquired skills and knowledge to plan and create an in-depth academic essay demonstrating synthesis of complex ideas.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Unit 6 dari 6 dalam GAC015 Bahasa Inggris Akademik III: Keterampilan Membaca & Menulis (Tingkat III). Modul ini diajarkan selama sekitar 40 jam tatap muka ditambah 20 jam belajar mandiri, dan dinilai di pusat pengajaran serta dimoderasi oleh ACT — tidak ada ujian eksternal.

    Hasil pembelajaran yang dicapai unit ini:

    Tujuan Pembelajaran GAC015.5: Menggunakan keterampilan dan pengetahuan yang diperoleh untuk merencanakan dan membuat esai akademik mendalam yang menunjukkan sintesis ide-ide kompleks.

    Source: Cambridge International syllabus · ⁨Sumber: Silabus Cambridge International⁩

    English

    Narrow the question before collecting sources. A thesis 论点 should answer it with conditions that the evidence can support. An evidence matrix 证据矩阵 can organise themes, source contributions and missing information before paragraphs are written. The plan’s length and order follow the argument and actual brief, not a rule that 2,000 words must have six body paragraphs.

    Worked evidence matrix. For the fictional shared-equipment question, U records interest from twenty of thirty voluntary current users; B records six double bookings in forty requests; M identifies cleaning, repair and replacement without cost or staffing estimates. Organise these under demand/access, reliability and resources. Missing information includes non-user needs, use frequency, waiting and abandoned attempts, maintenance effort and costs.

    Explain the interactions: interest alone does not justify expansion without workable access and maintenance. Fewer visible conflicts could coexist with abandoned attempts. A serious counterargument is that even a trial consumes scarce resources without a proven benefit. A response should state when a limited evaluation is feasible, and when further planning is preferable to immediate action.

    The local 650–800 word essay task includes a complete 699-word model, a conditional thesis, connected source reasoning, a fair counterargument, proposed evaluation and honest local source entries. Use the worksheet lines for planning and additional paper for the full essay. The model does not approve a trial or claim measured results; actual research needs genuine sources instead of these cards.

    Revise the argument and structure, then review source accuracy, references and language. If a sentence reveals a reasoning problem, return to the argument rather than following an inflexible editing order. Reading aloud can help identify unclear phrasing, but it neither has a guaranteed duration nor replaces source and logic checks. Finish with a conclusion that answers the focused question without new invented evidence.

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Persempit pertanyaan sebelum mengumpulkan sumber. Sebuah tesis 论点 harus menjawabnya dengan kondisi-kondisi yang dapat didukung oleh bukti. Sebuah matriks bukti 证据矩阵 dapat mengorganisir tema, kontribusi sumber, dan informasi yang hilang sebelum paragraf ditulis. dan informasi yang hilang sebelum paragraf ditulis. Panjang dan urutan rencana mengikuti argumen dan brief aktual, bukan aturan bahwa 2,000 kata harus memiliki enam paragraf tubuh.

    Matriks bukti terarah. Untuk pertanyaan peralatan bersama fiktif, U mencatat minat dari dua puluh dari tiga puluh pengguna aktif sukarela; B mencatat enam pemesanan ganda dalam empat puluh Organisir ini di bawah permintaan/akses, keandalan, dan sumber daya. Informasi yang hilang mencakup kebutuhan non-pengguna, frekuensi penggunaan, antrean, dan upaya yang ditinggalkan, serta usaha pemeliharaan dan biayanya. Organisasikan ini di bawah permintaan/akses, keandalan dan sumber daya. Informasi yang hilang mencakup kebutuhan non-pengguna, frekuensi penggunaan, penantian dan upaya yang ditinggalkan, usaha pemeliharaan dan biaya.

    Jelaskan interaksi: minat saja tidak membenarkan ekspansi tanpa akses dan pemeliharaan yang dapat diterapkan. Konflik yang lebih sedikit terlihat mungkin bersanding dengan upaya yang ditinggalkan. akses dan pemeliharaan. Konflik yang terlihat lebih sedikit dapat berdampingan dengan upaya yang ditinggalkan. Argumen penyangkal yang serius adalah bahwa bahkan uji coba juga mengonsumsi sumber daya langka tanpa manfaat yang terbukti. Tanggapan harus menyatakan kapan evaluasi terbatas itu layak dilakukan, dan kapan perencanaan lebih lanjut lebih disukai daripada tindakan segera. perencanaan lebih disukai daripada tindakan segera.

    Tugas esai lokal 650–800 kata mencakup model lengkap 699 kata, tesis kondisional, penalaran sumber yang terhubung, argumen penyangkal yang adil, evaluasi yang diusulkan, dan kejujuran lokal penalaran sumber terhubung, argumen lawan yang adil, evaluasi yang diusulkan dan jujur secara lokal catatan sumber. Gunakan baris lembar kerja untuk perencanaan dan kertas tambahan untuk esai lengkap. Model ini tidak menyetujui uji coba atau klaim hasil yang terukur; penelitian aktual membutuhkan sumber asli alih-alih kartu-kartu ini.

    Perbaiki argumen dan struktur, lalu tinjau akurasi sumber, referensi, dan bahasa. Jika sebuah kalimat mengungkap masalah penalaran, kembali ke argumen daripada mengikuti urutan penyuntingan yang kaku. Membaca lantang dapat membantu mengidentifikasi frasa yang tidak jelas, tetapi tidak memiliki durasi pasti dan tidak menggantikan pemeriksaan sumber dan logika. Selesaikan dengan kesimpulan yang menjawab pertanyaan terfokus tanpa bukti baru yang diciptakan.

    Permintaan, keandalan, dan sumber daya adalah kondisi yang saling berinteraksi bukan ringkasan sumber yang terisolasi
    Vocabulary · ⁨Kosa kata⁩ Train · ⁨Latih⁩
    English Bahasa Indonesia
    essay/ˈeseɪ/ esai
    Critical reading/ˈkrɪtɪkl ˈriːdɪŋ/ Membaca secara kritis
    Analytical/ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/ Analitis
    assumption/əˈsʌmpʃn/ asumsi

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