Artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming an important part of everyday life. Many Indonesian students now use AI tools to help them with schoolwork. AI can be very useful, but it can also create problems if students use it in the wrong way.

One important advantage of AI is that it can help students understand difficult subjects. For example, a student in Padang can ask AI to explain a difficult maths problem. A student in a village near Lake Toba can ask for a simple explanation of a science topic. If the first explanation is not clear, the student can ask AI to explain it again in easier language.

AI can also help Indonesian students improve their English. A student in Bukittinggi, for example, can write a short English text about a traditional market and ask AI to find mistakes. AI can explain the mistakes and suggest better words. Students can also practise English conversations with AI. This is useful for students who do not often speak English with foreigners.

Another advantage is that AI can help with school projects. Students can use it to find ideas, organise information and make a study plan. For example, a group of students in West Sumatra could use AI to get ideas for a project about plastic waste in their school or the protection of local forests.

However, there are also problems. Some students may ask AI to write their whole homework and then copy the answer. They may get a good result, but they do not really learn anything. A student could also use AI to write an English essay without learning how to write English independently.

Students must also remember that AI can make mistakes. For example, it might give incorrect information about Indonesian history, local culture or a place in Sumatra. Students should check important information with their teacher or reliable sources.

AI can therefore be a useful learning tool, but students should use it responsibly. AI should help Indonesian students learn, not learn for them.

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Vocabulary:

Word / phrase	A1 definition
an advantage	A good thing about something.
a disadvantage	A bad thing about something.
a tool	Something that helps you do a job.
an explanation	Information that helps you understand something.
a science topic	A subject about science, for example animals, plants, or the human body.
to explain	To make something easy to understand.
to improve	To make something better.
to suggest something	To give someone an idea about what they can do.
to practise English	To use English to get better at it.
a conversation	A talk between two or more people.
a foreigner	A person from another country.
plastic waste	Plastic that people do not need anymore and throw away.
protection of local forests	Keeping forests in your area safe.
however	A word we use to show that something is different from what we just said.
independently	Without help from another person.
to make a mistake	To do something wrong.
a reliable source	A person, book, or website that gives information you can trust.
to use something responsibly	To use something in a careful and good way.

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

1. an advantage
2. a disadvantage
3. a tool
4. an explanation
5. a science topic
6. to explain
7. to improve
8. to suggest something
9. to practise English
10. a conversation
11. a foreigner
12. plastic waste
13. protection of local forests
14. however
15. independently
16. to make a mistake
17. a reliable source
18. to use something responsibly

Definitions

A. To make something better.
B. A person from another country.
C. A bad thing about something.
D. To use English to get better at it.
E. Something that helps you do a job.
F. Without help from another person.
G. Information that helps you understand something.
H. A good thing about something.
I. To do something wrong.
J. A talk between two or more people.
K. To use something in a careful and good way.
L. Plastic that people do not need anymore and throw away.
M. A subject about science, for example animals or plants.
N. To give someone an idea about what they can do.
O. Keeping forests in your area safe.
P. A person, book, or website that gives information you can trust.
Q. To make something easy to understand.
R. A word that shows that something is different from what we just said.

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Answer key:
1-H, 2-C, 3-E, 4-G, 5-M, 6-Q, 7-A,
8-N, 9-D, 10-J, 11-B, 12-L, 13-O,
14-R, 15-F, 16-I, 17-P, 18-K

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

1. A good thing about something.
2. A person from another country.
3. To make something better.
4. A talk between two or more people.
5. Something that helps you do a job.
6. To do something wrong.
7. Plastic that people do not need anymore and throw away.
8. Without help from another person.
9. Information that helps you understand something.
10. A bad thing about something.
11. To give someone an idea about what they can do.
12. A subject about science, for example animals or plants.
13. To use English to get better at it.
14. Keeping forests in your area safe.
15. A person, book, or website that gives information you can trust.
16. To make something easy to understand.
17. A word that shows that something is different from what we just said.
18. To use something in a careful and good way.

Words

A. to explain
B. plastic waste
C. a reliable source
D. an advantage
E. independently
F. a conversation
G. to suggest something
H. a disadvantage
I. to practise English
J. a tool
K. however
L. a foreigner
M. to improve
N. protection of local forests
O. an explanation
P. to make a mistake
Q. a science topic
R. to use something responsibly

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Answer key:
1-D, 2-L, 3-M, 4-F, 5-J, 6-P, 7-B,
8-E, 9-O, 10-H, 11-G, 12-Q, 13-I,
14-N, 15-C, 16-A, 17-K, 18-R

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True or false

1. AI can help students understand difficult subjects.
2. Students should believe everything that AI tells them.
3. AI can explain a difficult topic again in easier language.
4. AI is only useful for students in large cities.
5. AI can help Indonesian students improve their English.
6. Students can use AI to organise information for school projects.
7. AI always gives correct information about Indonesian history.
8. Some students may copy their whole homework from AI.
9. AI can help students practise English conversations.
10. Students must speak with foreigners if they want to practise English.
11. AI can give students ideas for a project about plastic waste.
12. AI cannot help students with science topics.
13. Using AI for all their homework may mean that students learn less.
14. A student in Padang can ask AI to explain a maths problem.
15. Students never need to check information given by AI.
16. AI can help students make a study plan.
17. AI can make mistakes about local culture or places in Sumatra.
18. Students should let AI do all their schoolwork.
19. AI should help students learn, not learn everything for them.
20. AI can help students find mistakes in an English text.

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False: 2,4,7,10,12,15,18

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Correct version:

1. AI can help students understand difficult subjects.
2. Students should believe everything that AI tells them.
   True is: Students should check important information given by AI.
3. AI can explain a difficult topic again in easier language.
4. AI is only useful for students in large cities.
   True is: AI can be useful for students in cities and villages.
5. AI can help Indonesian students improve their English.
6. AI can help students organise information for school projects.
7. AI always gives correct information about Indonesian history.
   True is: AI can give incorrect information about Indonesian history.
8. Some students may copy their whole homework from AI.
9. AI can help students practise English conversations.
10. Students must speak with foreigners if they want to practise English.
    True is: Students can practise English with AI even if they do not often speak with foreigners.
11. AI can give students ideas for a project about plastic waste.
12. AI cannot help students with science topics.
    True is: AI can help students understand science topics.
13. Using AI for all their homework may mean that students learn less.
14. A student in Padang can ask AI to explain a maths problem.
15. Students never need to check information given by AI.
    True is: Students should check important information with their teacher or reliable sources.
16. AI can help students make a study plan.
17. AI can make mistakes about local culture or places in Sumatra.
18. Students should let AI do all their schoolwork.
    True is: AI should help students learn, not do all their schoolwork.
19. AI should help students learn, not learn everything for them.
20. AI can help students find mistakes in an English text.

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Multiple choice – one answer correct

1. What is one advantage of AI for students?
   A. It can replace teachers.
   B. It can do all their homework.
   C. It can explain difficult subjects.
2. What can a student in Padang ask AI to do?
   A. Explain a maths problem.
   B. Find a new school.
   C. Write a complete school project.
3. What can students do if an AI explanation is not clear?
   A. Stop studying the subject.
   B. Ask AI to explain it again.
   C. Ask their teacher to use AI.
4. How can AI help students with English?
   A. By replacing English teachers.
   B. By finding mistakes in their texts.
   C. By giving them foreign friends.
5. Why can practising English with AI be useful?
   A. AI always speaks perfect English.
   B. Students do not need English lessons.
   C. Some students rarely speak English with foreigners.
6. What can AI help students do with a school project?
   A. Find ideas.
   B. Avoid all research.
   C. Complete the whole project alone.
7. What could students in West Sumatra use AI for?
   A. A trip to another country.
   B. A project about every environmental problem.
   C. A project about plastic waste.
8. What may happen if students copy their homework from AI?
   A. Their English will always improve.
   B. They may not learn much.
   C. Their teacher will give them a better mark.
9. What problem can AI have?
   A. It can give wrong information.
   B. It cannot help with science.
   C. It cannot explain difficult subjects.
10. What should students do with important information from AI?
    A. Copy it into their homework.
    B. Check it.
    C. Accept it without checking.
11. What kind of information might AI get wrong?
    A. Every maths problem.
    B. The names of all Indonesian students.
    C. Local culture.
12. What does the text say about using AI for English essays?
    A. Students should learn to write independently.
    B. AI should write every English essay.
    C. Students should stop writing English essays.
13. What is the main message of the text?
    A. AI is mainly useful for English.
    B. Students should use AI responsibly.
    C. AI should do difficult schoolwork for students.
14. Why can AI be useful for students who do not often speak English with foreigners?
    A. It can replace their English teacher.
    B. It can give them better school marks.
    C. It allows them to practise English.
15. What should AI do for students?
    A. Help them learn.
    B. Replace their teachers.
    C. Complete their school projects.

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Answer key:
1 C, 2 A, 3 B, 4 B, 5 C, 6 A, 7 C, 8 B,
9 A, 10 B, 11 C, 12 A, 13 B, 14 C, 15 A

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Find the Information in the text

1. Name two school subjects that AI can help students with.
2. What can a student in Padang ask AI to explain?
3. What can a student near Lake Toba ask AI to explain?
4. Name two ways AI can help students improve their English.
5. What can AI find in a student’s English text?
6. Why can practising English with AI be useful for some Indonesian students?
7. Name two things AI can help students do with school projects.
8. What environmental topic could students in West Sumatra study with the help of AI?
9. What can happen if students copy their whole homework from AI?
10. Why should students check important information given by AI?

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Correct answers

1. Name two school subjects that AI can help students with. Maths and science.
2. What can a student in Padang ask AI to explain? A difficult maths problem.
3. What can a student near Lake Toba ask AI to explain? A science topic.
4. Name two ways AI can help students improve their English. It can find mistakes and help them practise English conversations.
5. What can AI find in a student’s English text? Mistakes.
6. Why can practising English with AI be useful for some Indonesian students? They do not often speak English with foreigners.
7. Name two things AI can help students do with school projects. Find ideas and organise information.
8. What environmental topic could students in West Sumatra study with the help of AI? Plastic waste or the protection of local forests.
9. What can happen if students copy their whole homework from AI? They may not really learn anything.
10. Why should students check important information given by AI? Because AI can make mistakes.

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Which statement Is NOT mentioned?

A. AI can give students extra school holidays.
B. AI can help students understand difficult subjects.
C. AI can explain difficult topics in easier language.

A. AI can help students improve their English.
B. AI can give students an English certificate.
C. AI can help students find mistakes in an English text.

A. AI can help students practise English conversations.
B. AI can provide students with foreign friends.
C. AI can suggest better English words.

A. AI can help students make a study plan.
B. AI can organise students‘ school bags.
C. AI can help students organise information.

A. Students could use AI to build new forests.
B. Students could use AI for a project about plastic waste.
C. Students could use AI for a project about local forests.

A. Some students may copy their whole homework from AI.
B. Students may learn less when AI does their homework.
C. Students may receive an AI certificate for their homework.

A. AI can make mistakes.
B. AI can give incorrect information about local culture.
C. AI can always check its own information correctly.

A. Students can check important information with their teacher.
B. Students can check information with reliable sources.
C. Students can ask AI to guarantee that information is correct.

A. A student in Padang can ask AI about a maths problem.
B. A student near Lake Toba can ask AI about a science topic.
C. A student in Jakarta can ask AI about Indonesian politics.

A. Students should use AI responsibly.
B. AI should replace teachers in Indonesian schools.
C. AI should help students learn.

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Answer key:
1 A, 2 B, 3 B, 4 B, 5 A, 6 C, 7 C, 8 C, 9 C, 10 B

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Cause and effect, match problem with correct result

Problems

1. AI writes all of a student’s homework.
2. AI gives incorrect information.
3. A student does not understand the first AI explanation.
4. A student does not often speak English with foreigners.
5. A student has mistakes in an English text.
6. Students are starting a school project.
7. Students want to study plastic waste in their school.
8. A student wants to understand a difficult maths problem.
9. A student needs help with a science topic.
10. A student wants to practise speaking English.
11. Students use AI without checking important information.
12. Students use AI as a learning tool.

Results

A. They can ask AI to explain it again in easier language.
B. They may not really learn anything.
C. They can ask AI to find the mistakes.
D. They can use AI to practise conversations.
E. They should check the information with a teacher or reliable sources.
F. AI can help them find ideas and organise information.
G. They can use AI to get ideas for their project.
H. AI can explain the problem to them.
I. AI can give them a simple explanation.
J. They may learn incorrect information.
K. AI can help them improve their English.
L. AI should help them learn, not learn for them.

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Answer key:
1 B, 2 E, 3 A, 4 D, 5 C, 6 F,
7 G, 8 H, 9 I, 10 D, 11 J, 12 L

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Match question and answer:

Questions

1. How do Indonesian students use AI for schoolwork?
2. What happens when a student does not understand the first explanation?
3. How does AI help with English?
4. What about speaking practice?
5. What kind of school projects involve AI?
6. What example from West Sumatra is mentioned?
7. What problem appears when students copy their whole homework from AI?
8. Why is incorrect information another problem?
9. How do students check important information?
10. What role does AI have in education?

Answers

A. They ask their teacher or use reliable sources.

B. A project about plastic waste or the protection of local forests.

C. It helps them understand difficult subjects, improve their English, and work on school projects.

D. It serves as a useful learning tool, while students do the learning themselves.

E. They do not really learn anything.

F. Students practise conversations with AI, especially when they rarely speak English with foreigners.

G. AI sometimes gives wrong information about history, local culture, or places in Sumatra.

H. The student asks for a simpler explanation.

I. It finds mistakes and suggests better words.

J. Students get ideas, organise information, and make study plans with it.

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Answer key:
1-C, 2-H, 3-I, 4-F, 5-J, 6-B, 7-E, 8-G, 9-A, 10-D

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Full dialogue:

Q: How do Indonesian students use AI for schoolwork?

A: It helps them understand difficult subjects, improve their English, and work on school projects.

Q: What happens when a student does not understand the first explanation?

A: The student asks for a simpler explanation.

Q: How does AI help with English?

A: It finds mistakes and suggests better words.

Q: What about speaking practice?

A: Students practise conversations with AI, especially when they rarely speak English with foreigners.

Q: What kind of school projects involve AI?

A: Students get ideas, organise information, and make study plans with it.

Q: What example from West Sumatra is mentioned?

A: A project about plastic waste or the protection of local forests.

Q: What problem appears when students copy their whole homework from AI?

A: They do not really learn anything.

Q: Why is incorrect information another problem?

A: AI sometimes gives wrong information about history, local culture, or places in Sumatra.

Q: How do students check important information?

A: They ask their teacher or use reliable sources.

Q: What role does AI have in education?

A: It serves as a useful learning tool, while students do the learning themselves.

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