Soal UN 2012 - Explanation Text

            A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (personal computer),but it is smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.
            A laptop is portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We don not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop, and with a laptop, we can do our work anytime anywhere.
            Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.
            Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as source of electric energy. So if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the governments program to save energy.
            That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

36. A public place where can have free access to the internet is a/an……
            A. free access
            B. hot spot
            C. internet installation
            D. laptop facility
            E. hot spot area

37. A laptop has become very popular because…
            A. it is portable
            B. it allows us to access internet
            C. it gives several benefits to the user
            D. it doesn’t need complicated cable installations
            E. we can do our work with it anytime anywhere

38. From the text know that…
            A. a laptop is usually more expensive than a PC
            B. more people like a laptop better than PC
            C. more people like a PC better than a laptop
            D. for a mobile person a laptop is more handy than a PC
            E. a laptop is cheaper now than it was before