Kosakata TOEFL 8: Society & Culture
Pelajari 12 kata berikut beserta arti dan contoh kalimatnya, lalu uji ingatanmu lewat kuis di bagian bawah.
community (n) — komunitas, masyarakat
a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests
The local community organized a fundraiser for the school.
custom (n) — adat, kebiasaan
a traditional way of behaving in a particular society
It is a custom in many cultures to remove shoes before entering a home.
diverse (adj) — beragam
showing a great deal of variety
The university attracts a diverse group of students from around the world.
ethnic (adj) — etnis
relating to a group with a shared cultural or national identity
The festival celebrates the city's many ethnic communities.
heritage (n) — warisan
traditions and culture passed down through generations
The old temple is an important part of the country's cultural heritage.
identity (n) — identitas
the qualities that define who a person or group is
Language plays a major role in shaping cultural identity.
migrate (v) — bermigrasi
to move from one place to settle in another
Many families migrated to the city in search of better jobs.
tradition (n) — tradisi
a long-established custom or belief
The family has followed the same holiday tradition for generations.
urban (adj) — perkotaan
relating to a city or densely populated area
Urban areas often face greater challenges with traffic and pollution.
generation (n) — generasi
a group of people born around the same time
Each generation faces its own unique economic challenges.
norm (n) — norma
a standard or expected pattern of behavior
Remote work has become the norm in many industries.
tolerance (n) — toleransi
willingness to accept beliefs or behaviors different from one's own
The school promotes tolerance and respect for all cultures.
Kuis
1. What does 'custom' most nearly mean?
- A modern invention
- A traditional way of behaving in a society
- A form of punishment
- A type of legal document
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: B. A traditional way of behaving in a society
'Custom' berarti kebiasaan/adat dalam suatu masyarakat.
2. The university attracts a ___ group of students from around the world.
- urban
- tolerant
- ethnic
- diverse
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: D. diverse
'Diverse' berarti beragam/bervariasi.
3. What does 'heritage' most nearly mean?
- Traditions and culture passed down through generations
- A type of legal contract
- A type of government policy
- A modern architectural style
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: A. Traditions and culture passed down through generations
'Heritage' berarti warisan tradisi dan budaya turun-temurun.
4. Many families ___ to the city in search of better jobs.
- normed
- tolerated
- identified
- migrated
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: D. migrated
'Migrate' berarti berpindah untuk menetap di tempat lain.
5. What does 'identity' most nearly mean?
- A government policy
- The qualities that define who a person or group is
- A type of official document only
- A form of punishment
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: B. The qualities that define who a person or group is
'Identity' berarti kualitas yang mendefinisikan siapa seseorang/kelompok.
6. The family has followed the same holiday ___ for generations.
- heritage
- community
- norm
- tradition
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: D. tradition
'Tradition' berarti kebiasaan/keyakinan yang sudah lama mengakar.
7. What does 'norm' most nearly mean?
- A type of celebration
- A standard or expected pattern of behavior
- A rare exception
- An illegal action
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: B. A standard or expected pattern of behavior
'Norm' berarti standar perilaku yang diharapkan.
8. The school promotes ___ and respect for all cultures.
- heritage
- identity
- migration
- tolerance
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: D. tolerance
'Tolerance' berarti kesediaan menerima keyakinan/perilaku yang berbeda.