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(hots). Berikut dalah 50 soal recount text bertema perjalanan hidup seseorang.

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General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian national
revolution. He was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he continues to
be widely respected in the country. On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the military’s
commander-in-chief in YogyakartA. The 24 years old Sudirman was chosen over Oerip
Soemohardjo in a close votE. While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman ordered an assault on
British and Dutch forces in AmbarawA. The ensuing battle and British withdrawal strengthened
Sudirman’s popular support, and he was ultimately confirmed on 18 December. General
Sudirman commanded military activities throughout Java, including a show of force in
Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the Dutch began withdrawing, in July 1949 Sudirman was
recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight further. In late 1949 Sudirman’s tuberculosis
returned, and he retired to Magelang, where he died slightly more than a month after the Dutch
recognised Indonesia’s independencE. He is buried at Semaki Heroes’ Cemetery in Yogyakarta.

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Jenderal Soedirman adalah seorang perwira militer Indonesia berpangkat tinggi selama revolusi
nasional Indonesia. Dia adalah panglima tertinggi Angkatan Bersenjata Indonesia, dia terus
dihormati di negara ini. Pada 12 November 1945, pada pemilihan untuk memutuskan panglima
militer di YogyakartA. Sudirman 24 tahun dipilih atas Oerip Soemohardjo dalam votE yang dekat.
Sambil menunggu untuk dikonfirmasi, Soedirman memerintahkan serangan terhadap pasukan
Inggris dan Belanda di AmbarawA. Pertempuran berikutnya dan penarikan Inggris memperkuat
dukungan populer Sudirman, dan dia akhirnya dikonfirmasi pada 18 Desember. Jenderal
Soedirman memimpin kegiatan militer di seluruh Jawa, termasuk unjuk kekuatan di Yogyakarta
pada tanggal 1 Maret 1949. Ketika Belanda mulai mundur, pada bulan Juli 1949, Soedirman
dipanggil ke Yogyakarta dan dilarang berperang lebih jauh. Pada akhir tahun 1949, tuberkulosis
Sudirman kembali, dan ia pensiun ke Magelang, di mana ia meninggal sedikit lebih dari sebulan
setelah Belanda mengakui kemerdekaan Indonesia. Ia dimakamkan di Pemakaman Semaki
Heroes di Yogyakarta.

1. What is the monologue about?

A. A biography of General Soedirman
B. The family of General Soedirman
C. The death of General Soedirman
D. A spirit of General Soedirman for the Indonesian Armed Forces
E. The military forces commanded by General Soedirman
2. What can we infer from the monolugue?
A. His uncle’s name was also Soedirman
B. January is the month of Maulud
C. Soedirman was shot and died in the military war
D. Soedirman died when he was relatively young
E. Soedirman died on 1 March 1949
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Luis Lionel Andres Messi, born June 24th, 1987, is an Argentinian football player for F.C
BarcelonA. He is not very tall, mainly, due to the growing problem he had when he was younger.
His eyes are brown. He never has short hair.
Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age in his hometown’s Newell’s Old Boys.
From the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel’s parents were unable
to pay for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain.
In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16 years old, Messi made his first team debut in
a friendly with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium. The following
championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an official match on October
16th, 2004, in Barcelona’s derby win against Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium 0-1.. And now, in
2010, 2011, and 2012 he is best player in the world.

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Luis Lionel Andres Messi, lahir 24 Juni 1987, adalah pemain sepakbola Argentina untuk F.C
BarcelonA. Dia tidak terlalu tinggi, terutama, karena masalah yang semakin besar ketika dia
masih muda. Matanya coklat. Dia tidak pernah memiliki rambut pendek.
Lionel Messi mulai bermain sepakbola di usia yang sangat muda di Newell’s Old Boys, kampung
halamannya. Sejak usia 11 tahun, ia menderita kekurangan hormon dan karena orang tua Lionel
tidak mampu membayar perawatan di Argentina, mereka memutuskan untuk pindah ke
Barcelona, Spanyol.
Pada musim 2003-2004, ketika ia masih berusia 16 tahun, Messi membuat debut tim
pertamanya dalam persahabatan dengan Porto yang menandai pembukaan stadion Dragao
baru. Musim kemenangan kejuaraan berikut, Messi membuat penampilan pertamanya dalam
pertandingan resmi pada 16 Oktober 2004, dalam kemenangan derby Barcelona melawan
Espanyol di Stadion Olimpiade 0-1 .. Dan sekarang, pada 2010, 2011, dan 2012 dia yang terbaik
pemain di dunia.

3. According to the text, Messi’s parents moved to Barcelona ….

A. because they were very poor in Argentina
B. because they wanted Messi to be successful in soccer
C. so that Messi could learn in the best soccer club
D. to get Messi’s health problem cured
E. to find the best treatment to cure Messi’s health problem
4. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. he hasn’t really attractive face, but he’s a very good football player
B. Lionel Messi is a good player for F.C Barcelona
C. his best characteristics are on the foot has competitiveness
D. he appears to be a quite good and modest person
E. he has long black hair and brown eyes

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Faraday studied the magnetic field around a conductor carrying a DC electric current. While
conducting these studies, Faraday established the basis for the electromagnetic field concept in
physics, subsequently enlarged upon by James Maxwell. He similarly discovered
electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and laws of electrolysis. He established that
magnetism could affect rays of light and that there was an underlying relationship between the
two phenomenA. His inventions of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundation of
electric motor technology, and it was largely due to his efforts that electricity became viable for
use in technology.
As a chemist, Michael Faraday discovered benzene, investigated the clathrate hydrate of
chlorine, invented an early form of the Bunsen burner and the system of oxidation numbers, and
popularized terminology such as anode, cathode, electrode, and ion.
Although Faraday received little formal education and knew little of higher mathematics, such as
calculus, he was one of the most influential scientists in history. Historians of science refer to him
as the best experimentalist in the history of sciencE. The SI unit of capacitance, the farad, is
named after him, as is the Faraday constant, the charge on a mole of electrons (about 96,485
coulombs). Faraday’s law of induction states that magnetic flux changing in time creates a
proportional electromotive force.
Faraday was the first and foremost Fullerian Professor of Chemistry at the Royal Institution of
Great Britain, a position to which he was appointed for life.
Albert Einstein kept a photograph of Faraday on his study wall alongside pictures of Isaac
Newton and James Clerk Maxwell.
Faraday was highly religious. He was a member of the Sandemanian Church, a Christian sect
founded in 1730 that demanded total faith and commitment. Biographers have noted that a
strong sense of the unity of God and nature pervaded Faraday’s life and work.

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Faraday mempelajari medan magnet di sekitar konduktor yang membawa arus listrik DC. Saat
melakukan studi ini, Faraday menetapkan dasar untuk konsep medan elektromagnetik dalam
fisika, yang kemudian diperbesar oleh James Maxwell. Dia juga menemukan induksi
elektromagnetik, diamagnetisme, dan hukum elektrolisis. Dia menetapkan bahwa magnet dapat
mempengaruhi sinar cahaya dan bahwa ada hubungan yang mendasari antara dua fenomena.
Penemuannya dari perangkat rotary elektromagnetik membentuk fondasi teknologi motor listrik,
dan itu sebagian besar karena usahanya bahwa listrik menjadi layak untuk digunakan dalam
teknologi.
Sebagai seorang ahli kimia, Michael Faraday menemukan benzena, meneliti hidrat klatrat dari
klorin, menemukan bentuk awal dari pembakar Bunsen dan sistem bilangan oksidasi, dan
terminologi populer seperti anoda, katoda, elektroda, dan ion.
Meskipun Faraday menerima sedikit pendidikan formal dan tahu sedikit matematika yang lebih
tinggi, seperti kalkulus, dia adalah salah satu ilmuwan paling berpengaruh dalam sejarah.
Sejarawan sains menyebut dia sebagai eksperimentalis terbaik dalam sejarah sciencE. Satuan
SI dari kapasitansi, farad, dinamai menurut namanya, seperti juga konstanta Faraday, muatan
pada satu mol elektron (sekitar 96,485 coulomb). Hukum induksi Faraday menyatakan bahwa
perubahan fluks magnetik dalam waktu menciptakan kekuatan elektromotif proporsional.
Faraday adalah Profesor Kimia Fullerian pertama dan terkemuka di Royal Institution of Great
Britain, posisi yang ia diangkat untuk hidup.
Albert Einstein menyimpan foto Faraday di dinding studinya bersama foto Isaac Newton dan
James Clerk Maxwell.
Faraday sangat religius. Dia adalah anggota Gereja Sandemanian, sebuah sekte Kristen yang
didirikan pada 1730 yang menuntut iman dan komitmen total. Para biografer telah mencatat
bahwa rasa kesatuan Tuhan dan alam yang kuat meliputi kehidupan dan pekerjaan Faraday.
5. What was Michael Faraday expert?
A. science, history and religion
B. chemistry, electricity and calculus
C. electronic, technology and religion
D. chemistry, physic and mathematics
E. physic, technology and photography

6. Which of the following statements closely relates to Michael Faraday?

A. Michael Faraday dedicated his life in science and religion.
B. Michael Faraday was downhearted his life in science.
C. Michael Faraday concentrated his life in technology.
D. Michael Faraday was one of successful scientists.
E. Michael Faraday poured his science in technology.

7. Based on the first paragraph, we conclude that ….

A. Faraday and James found the similar electromagnetic
B. Faraday found the electromagnetic induction
C. James discovered a DC electric current
D. James invented the motor technology
E. Faraday found the motor technology

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Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He is best known
for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art is represented in Picasso’s works.
Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting from
his father and his college level course of study at the academy of arts in Madrid.
From about 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional stylE. He, then, entered what
was called the Blue PerioD. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to
show the poverty he saw in Barcelona.
After 1908, he entered into the style of cubism. Among his well-known cubist paintings are
“Three Musicians” and “Man with a Guitar”.
Picasso died in Moughins, France in 1973. He was really great artist.

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Picasso adalah salah satu seniman paling luar biasa dan penting di tahun 1900-an. Dia terkenal
karena lukisannya. Hampir setiap gaya dalam seni modern terwakili dalam karya-karya Picasso.
Picasso lahir pada 1881 di Malaga, Spanyol sebagai putra seorang guru seni. Ia belajar melukis
dari ayahnya dan kuliah tingkat perguruan tinggi di akademi seni di Madrid.
Dari sekitar tahun 1895 hingga 1901, ia melukis karya-karya realistis dalam gaya tradisional. Dia,
kemudian, memasuki apa yang disebut Blue PerioD. Selama ini, ia hanya menggunakan nuansa
biru dalam lukisannya untuk menunjukkan kemiskinan yang ia lihat di Barcelona.
Setelah 1908, ia masuk ke dalam gaya kubisme. Di antara lukisan cubistnya yang terkenal
adalah “Three Musicians” dan “Man with a Guitar”.
Picasso meninggal di Moughins, Prancis pada 1973. Dia benar-benar seniman hebat.

8. Why did Picasso become so popular? because ….

A. he was the most outstanding artist of the 1990’s.
B. he was known for his great paintings
C. he painted in traditional style.
D. he was son of an art teacher.
E. he studied in art school.
9. According to text, Picasso ….
A. died in Spain 1973.
B. was born in Malaga, Italy.
C. was famous for his painting style.
D. had a father who worked as an art teacher.
E. finished his study at the academy of Arts in Madrid.
10. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Picasso’s father was not good at art.
B. Picasso passed away at the age of 92.
C. Picasso was unpopular artist of 1990’s.
D. Blue Period shows the prosperity in Barcelona.
E. For 8 years, Picasso painted realistic works in a traditional style.

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Neymar da Silva Santos Junior born 5 February 1992, commonly known as Neymar, is a
Brazilian footballer who plays for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team, as
forward or winger.
At the age of 19, Neymar Jr won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award, after
coming third in 2010. He followed this up by winning it again in 2012. In 2012 Neymar received
nominations for the FIFA Ballon d’or, where he came 10th, and the FIFA Puskas Award, which
he won. He is known for his acceleration, speed, dribbling, finishing and ability with both feet. His
playing style has earned him critical acclaim, with fans, media and former players drawing
comparison to former Brazil player Pele, who has called Neymar “an excellent player”.
Neymar joined Santos 2003 and after through the ranks, he was promoted to their first team
squaD. He made his debut for Santos in 2009 and was voted the Best Young Player of the 2009
Campeonato PaulistA. Further honours followed, with Neymar being voted best player as Santos
won the 2010 Campeonato Paulista, and also being top score in the 2010 Copa de Brasil with 11
goals. He finished the 2010 season with 42 goals in 60 games as his club achieved the DoublE.
Neymar was again voted best player of the year in 2011 as his retained the state title and Santos
also winning the 2011 Copa Libertadores in which Neymar scored 6 goals in 13 appearances. He
also playeda key role in securing a continental Double for his team, Santos’ first since 1963. He
received the Bronze Ball in the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup, with Santos making it to the final,
where they were defeated 4-0 by Barcelona.

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Neymar da Silva Santos Junior lahir 5 Februari 1992, umumnya dikenal sebagai Neymar, adalah
pemain Brasil yang bermain untuk klub La Liga FC Barcelona dan tim nasional Brasil, sebagai
pemain depan atau pemain sayap.
Pada usia 19 tahun, Neymar Jr memenangkan penghargaan Pemain Terbaik Amerika Selatan
tahun 2011, setelah datang ketiga pada tahun 2010. Dia mengikuti ini dengan memenangkannya
lagi pada tahun 2012. Pada tahun 2012 Neymar menerima nominasi untuk FIFA Ballon d’or, di
mana dia datang ke-10, dan FIFA Puskas Award, yang dia menangkan. Ia dikenal karena
akselerasinya, kecepatan, dribbling, finishing dan kemampuan dengan kedua kakinya. Gaya
permainannya membuatnya mendapat pujian kritis, dengan penggemar, media, dan mantan
pemain yang membandingkan dengan mantan pemain Brasil, Pele, yang menyebut Neymar
sebagai “pemain hebat”.
Neymar bergabung dengan Santos 2003 dan setelah melalui pangkat, dia dipromosikan ke tim
utama mereka. Dia melakukan debut untuk Santos pada tahun 2009 dan terpilih sebagai Pemain
Muda Terbaik dari Campeonato PaulistA 2009. Penghargaan lebih lanjut diikuti, dengan Neymar
terpilih sebagai pemain terbaik saat Santos memenangkan Campeonato Paulista 2010, dan juga
menjadi top skor di 2010 Copa de Brasil dengan 11 gol. Dia menyelesaikan musim 2010 dengan
42 gol dalam 60 pertandingan saat klubnya mencapai DoublE. Neymar kembali terpilih sebagai
pemain terbaik tahun ini pada tahun 2011 karena dia mempertahankan gelar negara dan Santos
juga memenangkan Copa Libertadores 2011 di mana Neymar mencetak 6 gol dalam 13
penampilan. Dia juga memainkan peran kunci dalam mengamankan Double kontinental untuk
timnya, Santos ‘pertama sejak 1963. Dia menerima Bola Perunggu di Piala Dunia FIFA 2011,
dengan Santos membuatnya ke final, di mana mereka dikalahkan 4-0 oleh Barcelona .

11. What happened to Neymar in 2011?

A. He made his first debut
B. He moved to FC Barcelona
C. He received the FIFA Puskas Award
D. He scored 6 goals in 13 appearances
E. He helped Brazil to win their 11th title
12. The main idea of paragraph 3 is…
A. Neymar played for Santos
B. Neymar joined Santos
C. Neymar played the best
D. Neymar received awards
E. Neymar scored many goals
13. “…who has called Neymar an excellent player” (paragraph 2). The word ‘excellent’ is closest
in meaning to …
A. Confident
B. Fantastic
C. Magnificent
D. Skillful
E. Generous

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Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Manchester
United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003 – a record fee for a player of his agE. In the 2004 FA
Cup Final, he scored Manchester’s first three goals and helped them capture the championship.
In 2008, he set a franchise record for goals scoreD. In 2009, Real Madrid paid a record $131
million for his servicE.
It was through his dad’s work as an equipment manager at a boy’s club that Ronaldo was first
introduced to the game of soccer. By the time he was 10 years old, he was already recognized
as a phenomenon – a kid who ate, slept and drank the gamE. “All he wanted to do as a boy was
playing football,” his godfather, Fernao Sousa, recalled for British reporters, adding, “He loved
the game so much that he’d miss meals or escape out his bedroom window with a ball when he
was supposed to be doing his homework.”
By his early teens, Ronaldo’s talent and legend had grown considerably. After a stint with
Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001. That same year, at the
tender age of 16, Ronaldo turned heads with a impressing performance against Manchester
United, wowing even his opponents with his footwork and deft skill. He made such an impression
that a number of United players asked their manager to try and sign the young player. It wasn’t
long before the club paid Ronaldo’s team more than £12 million for his services – a record fee for
a player of his age.

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Cristiano Ronaldo lahir pada tanggal 5 Februari 1985 di Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Manchester
United membayar £ 12 juta untuk mengontraknya pada tahun 2003 – biaya rekor untuk pemain
agE-nya. Di Final Piala FA 2004, ia mencetak tiga gol pertama Manchester dan membantu
mereka merebut kejuaraan. Pada tahun 2008, ia menetapkan rekor waralaba untuk skor scoreD.
Pada tahun 2009, Real Madrid membayar $ 131 juta untuk layanannya.
Melalui pekerjaan ayahnya sebagai manajer peralatan di klub anak laki-laki, Ronaldo pertama
kali diperkenalkan ke permainan sepak bola. Pada saat dia berumur 10 tahun, dia sudah diakui
sebagai fenomena – seorang anak yang makan, tidur dan minum gamenya. “Semua yang ia
ingin lakukan saat anak laki-laki bermain sepak bola,” ayah baptisnya, Fernao Sousa, teringat
untuk wartawan Inggris, menambahkan, “Dia sangat menyukai permainan itu sehingga dia
melewatkan makanan atau melarikan diri dari jendela kamar tidurnya dengan bola ketika dia
seharusnya melakukan pekerjaan rumahnya. ”
Pada awal masa remajanya, bakat dan legenda Ronaldo telah berkembang pesat. Setelah
bekerja dengan Nacional da liha da Madeira, ia menandatangani kontrak dengan Sporting
Portugal pada tahun 2001. Pada tahun yang sama, di usia muda 16 tahun, Ronaldo berubah
pikiran dengan penampilan yang mengesankan melawan Manchester United, bahkan membuat
lawannya kaget dengan keterampilannya di lapangan dan cekatan. . Dia membuat kesan bahwa
sejumlah pemain United meminta manajer mereka untuk mencoba dan menandatangani pemain
muda. Itu tidak lama sebelum klub membayar tim Ronaldo lebih dari £ 12 juta untuk jasanya –
biaya rekor untuk pemain seusianya.

15. What was Ronaldo action for MU in year 2004?

A. Signed new contract
B. Scored goals to Real Madrid
C. Won FA Cup Championship
D. Got payment of $131 million for his service
E. Paid $12 million

16. We can learn from paragraph 2 that…

A. Ronaldo was a talented football player
B. Ronaldo was a very energetic football player
C. Ronaldo gained his success by his early teens
D. Ronaldo was a legendary young football player
E. Ronaldo became the youngest player in Manchester
17. “After a stint with Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001.”
(Paragraph 3. The word “signed with” can be replaced by…
A. Participated
B. Went
C. Followed
D. Joined >>>>>>
E. Wrote
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Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12, 1809. He came from
a wealthy family and never had to work. He studied medicine and theology. In 1831 he
graduated from University of Cambridge with a degree of theology.
He began a career as a scientist quite by chancE. On December 27,1831, 22 years old Charles
Darwin joined the crew of the HMS Beagle as a naturalist.The five years expedition collected
hydrographic, geologic, and meteorologic data from South America and many other regions
around the worlD. Darwin’s own observation on this voyage led to his theory of natural selection.
Charles Darwin was greatly influenced by the geologist Adam Sedgwick and naturalist John
Henslow in his development of the theory of natural selection, which was to become the
foundation concept supporting the theory of evolution. Darwin’s theory holds that environmental
effects lead to varying degrees of reproductive success in individuals and groups of organisms.
Natural selection tends to promote adaptation in organisms when necessary for survival. This
revolutionary theory was published in 1859 in Darwin’s now famous On the Origin of Species by
Means of Natural Selection.

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Charles Robert Darwin lahir di Shrewsbury, Inggris, pada tanggal 12 Februari 1809. Dia berasal
dari keluarga kaya dan tidak pernah bekerja. Ia belajar kedokteran dan teologi. Pada 1831 ia
lulus dari Universitas Cambridge dengan gelar teologi.
Dia memulai karir sebagai ilmuwan cukup oleh chancE. Pada tanggal 27 Desember 1831,
Charles Darwin berusia 22 tahun bergabung dengan kru HMS Beagle sebagai seorang naturalis.
Ekspedisi lima tahun mengumpulkan data hidrografi, geologi, dan meteorologi dari Amerika
Selatan dan banyak wilayah lain di seluruh dunia. Pengamatan Darwin sendiri terhadap
perjalanan ini mengarah pada teorinya tentang seleksi alam.
Charles Darwin sangat dipengaruhi oleh ahli geologi Adam Sedgwick dan naturalis John
Henslow dalam pengembangan teori seleksi alam, yang menjadi konsep fondasi yang
mendukung teori evolusi. Teori Darwin menyatakan bahwa efek lingkungan menyebabkan
berbagai tingkat keberhasilan reproduksi pada individu dan kelompok organisme. Seleksi alam
cenderung mempromosikan adaptasi dalam organisme bila diperlukan untuk kelangsungan
hidup. Teori revolusioner ini diterbitkan pada 1859 di Darwin sekarang terkenal On the Origin of
Species oleh Sarana Seleksi Alam.

19. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution believed that ….

A. people could defend themselves naturally
B. environment affected natural election
C. organism needed adaptation to survive
D. people and nature supported to each other
E. natural selection tend to adapt organism to survive
20. How was Darwin’s theory of natural selection developed?
A. Adapted by the necessary for survival
B. Influenced by his collection.
C. Supported the effect of environment.
D. Influenced by John Henslow.
E. Affected by groups of organisms.
21. The famous Darwin theory was published based on ….
A. theories developed by other scientists
B. the influence of organisms adaptation in survival living
C. the success of his observation supported by geologist and naturalist
D. his expedition and natural observation data a scientist
E. the observation of other geologists’ natural selection

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Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion
designer and business woman. She was born on April 17, 1974, in Essex, EnglanD. She became
famous in the 1990’s with the pop group “The Spice Girl”and was known as Posh SpicE. In 1999,
she married the Manchester United and England footballer, David Beckham. They have four
children, three sons and a daughter.
After The Spice Girl split up, she pursued a solo singer career, but also started her own fashion
range called dVb StylE. Since this initial foray into fashion Victoria Beckham has brought out her
own range of sunglasses and fragrance, entitled “Intimately Beckham”and a range of handbags
and jewelry.
In addition she had written two best-selling books: one her autobiography and the other, a
fashion guide.

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Victoria Caroline Beckham adalah seorang penyanyi-penulis lagu Inggris, penari, model, aktris,
perancang busana dan wanita bisnis. Ia dilahirkan pada 17 April 1974, di Essex, EnglanD. Dia
menjadi terkenal pada tahun 1990 dengan grup pop “The Spice Girl” dan dikenal sebagai Posh
SpicE. Pada tahun 1999, ia menikah dengan pesepakbola Manchester United dan Inggris, David
Beckham. Mereka memiliki empat anak, tiga putra dan satu anak perempuan.
Setelah The Spice Girl berpisah, ia mengejar karir penyanyi solo, tetapi juga memulai jajaran
fashion sendiri yang disebut dVb StylE. Sejak awal terjun ke dunia fashion, Victoria Beckham
telah mengeluarkan berbagai macam kacamata hitam dan wewangian, berjudul “Intimately
Beckham” dan berbagai tas dan perhiasan.
Selain itu ia telah menulis dua buku terlaris: satu otobiografinya dan yang lainnya, panduan
mode.

22. What did Victoria do before being a solo singer?

A. Married to David Beckham
B. Worked as fashion designer
C. Joined The Spice Girl
D. Created fashion style
E. Wrote many books
23. We found in the text that ….
A. Victoria named her fragrance by dVb style
B. Beckham is Victoria’s autobiography
C. Beckham is Victoria’s brand for her fragrance
D. Posh Spice is the title of her new album
E. Spice Girls is Victoria’s label for her wardrobe
24. Based on the text, what do we know about Victoria?
A. She is an ordinary woman
B. She is a multi-talented woman
C. She designed The Spice Girls
D. She married to an ordinary person
E. She arranged many songs for The Spice Girls

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Alfred Bernhard Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, innovator, and ornament manufacturer.
He was the inventor of dynamitE. He also owned Bofors, which he had redirected from its
previous role as primarily an iron and steel producer to a major manufacturer of cannons and
other ornaments. He held 355 different patents, dynamite being the most famous. In his last will,
he used his enormous fortune to institute the Nobel Prizes. The synthetic element nobelium was
named after him. He was the third son of Immanuel Nobel and Andriette Ahlsell Nobel. Born in
Stckholm on 21 October 1833, he went with my family to Saint Petersburg in 1842, where his
father invented modern plywooD. He studied chemistry with Professor Nikolay Nickolaevich
Zinin. When he was 18, he went to the United States to study chemistry for four years and
worked for a short period under John Ericsson, who designed the American Civil War ironclad
USS Monitor.
Returning to Sweden, with his father after bankruptcy of his family business, he then devoted
himself to the study of explosives, and especially to the save manufacture and use of
nitroglycerine (discovered in 1847 by Acanio Sobrero, one of his fellow students under
Theophile-Jules Pelouze at the University of Turin). A big explosion occurred on 2 September
1864 at his factory in Heleneborg in Stockholm, killing five peoplE. Among them was his younger
brother, Emil.
The foundations of the Nobel Prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will,
leaving much of his wealth for its establishment. Since 1901, the prize has honoured men and
women for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and for work in
peace.

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Alfred Bernhard Nobel adalah seorang ahli kimia, insinyur, inovator, dan produsen perhiasan
Swedia. Dia adalah penemu dinamit. Dia juga memiliki Bofors, yang telah dialihkan dari peran
sebelumnya sebagai produsen besi dan baja untuk produsen utama meriam dan ornamen
lainnya. Dia memegang 355 paten berbeda, dinamit menjadi yang paling terkenal. Dalam
wasiatnya yang terakhir, ia menggunakan kekayaannya yang luar biasa untuk melembagakan
Hadiah Nobel. Unsur sintetis nobelium dinamai menurut namanya. Dia adalah putra ketiga
Immanuel Nobel dan Andriette Ahlsell Nobel. Lahir di Stckholm pada 21 Oktober 1833, ia pergi
bersama keluarga saya ke Saint Petersburg pada tahun 1842, di mana ayahnya menemukan
plywooD modern. Ia belajar kimia dengan Profesor Nikolay Nickolaevich Zinin. Ketika berusia 18
tahun, ia pergi ke Amerika Serikat untuk belajar kimia selama empat tahun dan bekerja untuk
jangka waktu singkat di bawah John Ericsson, yang merancang Perang Sipil Amerika Serikat
USS Monitor.
Kembali ke Swedia, dengan ayahnya setelah kebangkrutan bisnis keluarganya, ia kemudian
mengabdikan dirinya untuk mempelajari bahan peledak, dan terutama untuk menyimpan
pembuatan dan penggunaan nitrogliserin (ditemukan pada tahun 1847 oleh Acanio Sobrero,
salah satu rekan mahasiswanya di bawah Theophile- Jules Pelouze di Universitas Turin).
Ledakan besar terjadi pada 2 September 1864 di pabriknya di Heleneborg di Stockholm,
menewaskan lima orang. Di antara mereka adalah adik laki-lakinya, Emil.
Dasar-dasar Hadiah Nobel diletakkan pada tahun 1895 ketika Alfred Nobel menulis surat
wasiatnya yang terakhir, meninggalkan banyak kekayaannya untuk pendiriannya. Sejak 1901,
hadiah tersebut telah menghormati pria dan wanita untuk pencapaian luar biasa dalam fisika,
kimia, kedokteran, sastra dan untuk bekerja dalam damai.

25. Where did Alfred Nobel work with John Ericsson?

A. In Sweden
B. In the USA
C. In Stockholm
D. In Heleneborg
E. In Saint Petersburg
26. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Alfred Nobel devoted himself to the study of chemistry
B. His success with explosive finally led to the 1864 tragedy
C. A big explosion in Heleneborg in Stockholm killed many people
D. A big explosion destroyed his factory in Heleneborg Stockholm
E. Alfred Nobel planned the safe manufacture and use of nitroglycerine
27. What was Bofor’s main business under Alfred Nobel?
A. It manufactured cannons and other ornaments
B. It designed the ironclad monitor
C. It produced iron and steel
D. It produced dynamite
E. It invented nobelium

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Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman
Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA. While still a student,
he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA,
Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work at the lab while having his own medical practice.
Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta,
Surabaya, Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically in physiology,
in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father of
Physiology).
Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organizations like
Boy Scouts and Indonesia MudA. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and co-founded
theVerenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who
established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of
Indonesia’s independence to the worlD.

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Lahir di keluarga dokter di Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman Saleh
juga menjadi dokter. Setelah menyelesaikan MULO, dia belajar di STOVIA. Saat masih menjadi
mahasiswa, ia ditunjuk sebagai asisten di laboratorium fisiologi. Lulus dari STOVIA,
Abdulrachman Saleh melanjutkan pekerjaannya di lab sambil menjalani praktik medisnya sendiri.
Peran Abdulrachman Saleh dalam kedokteran sangat signifikan. Ia menjadi dosen di Jakarta,
Surabaya, Malang, dan Klaten. Untuk jasanya dalam bidang kedokteran, khususnya di bidang
fisiologi, pada tahun 1958, Universitas Indonesia memberikannya gelar Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father
of Physiology).
Abdulrachman Saleh adalah seorang pria yang memiliki banyak kepentingan. Dia terlibat dalam
organisasi pemuda seperti Pramuka dan MudA Indonesia. Dia juga anggota Aeroclub, dan
mendirikan Vodigio Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), sebuah organisasi penyiar. Dialah yang
mendirikan Voice of Free Indonesia, stasiun radio yang menyebarkan proklamasi kemerdekaan
Indonesia ke dunia.

28. Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the title Father of Physiology because ….
A. he was a lecturer in the Medical faculty of the University of Indonesia
B. he was a lecturer as well as a doctor
C. he had significant contribution in physiology
D. he was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia E. he was a professor in physiology
29. The main idea of the first paragraph is that Abdulrachman Saleh …
A. had his own medical practice,
B. studied at the medical school in STOVIA.
C. became a doctor because of his family.
D. was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology.
E. started his career as a doctor in STOVIA.
30. Besides medicine, Abdulrachman also had a special interest in ….
A. laboratorium assistance
B. student organizations
C. aeroplane designing
D. broadcasting
E. politics

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I, Milton Friedman was born on July 31, 1921, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the fourth and last child and first
son of Sarah Ethel (Landau) and Jeno Saul Friedman. My parents were born in Carpatho-
Ruthenia of the Soviet Union. They emigrated to the U.S. in their teens, meeting in New York.
When I was a year old, my parents moved to Rahway, N.J., a small town about 20 miles from
New York City.
I was awarded a competitive scholarship to Rutgers University. I graduated from Rutgers in
1932. I financed the rest of my college expenses by the usual mixture of waiting at tables,
clerking in a retail store, occasional entrepreneurial ventures, and summer earnings. Shortly,
however, I became interested in economics.
In economics, I had the good fortune to be exposed to two remarkable men: Arthur F. Burns and
Homer Jones. Arthur Burns shaped my understanding of economic research, introduced me to
the highest scientific standards, and became a guiding influence on my subsequent career.
Homer Jones introduced me to rigorous economic theory, made economics exciting and
relevant, and encouraged me to go on to graduate work. On his recommendation, the Chicago
Economics Department offered me a tuition scholarship. As it happened, I was also offered a
scholarship by Brown University in Applied Mathematics, but, by that time, I had definitely
transferred my primary allegiance to economics. In 1976 I won the Nobel Memorial Prize in
Economics for my achievements in the fields of consumption analysis, monetary history and
theory and for his demonstration of the complexity of stabilization policy. In 1977, at age 65,1
retired from the University of Chicago after teaching there for 30 years.

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Saya, Milton Friedman lahir pada 31 Juli 1921, di Brooklyn, N.Y., anak keempat dan terakhir dan
putra pertama Sarah Ethel (Landau) dan Jeno Saul Friedman. Orang tua saya lahir di Carpatho-
Ruthenia dari Uni Soviet. Mereka beremigrasi ke AS di usia remaja, bertemu di New York. Ketika
saya berumur setahun, orang tua saya pindah ke Rahway, N.J., sebuah kota kecil sekitar 20 mil
dari New York City.
Saya dianugerahi beasiswa kompetitif ke Universitas Rutgers. Saya lulus dari Rutgers pada
tahun 1932. Saya membiayai sisa biaya kuliah saya dengan campuran biasa menunggu di meja,
berdiskusi di toko ritel, usaha wirausaha sesekali, dan penghasilan musim panas. Namun,
sesaat, saya menjadi tertarik dengan ekonomi.
Dalam ilmu ekonomi, saya memiliki nasib baik untuk dihadapkan pada dua orang luar biasa:
Arthur F. Burns dan Homer Jones. Arthur Burns membentuk pemahaman saya tentang
penelitian ekonomi, memperkenalkan saya pada standar ilmiah tertinggi, dan menjadi pengaruh
membimbing pada karier saya selanjutnya. Homer Jones memperkenalkan saya pada teori
ekonomi yang ketat, membuat ekonomi menjadi menarik dan relevan, dan mendorong saya
untuk terus bekerja. Atas rekomendasinya, Departemen Ekonomi Chicago menawarkan saya
beasiswa kuliah. Ketika itu terjadi, saya juga ditawari beasiswa oleh Brown University dalam
Matematika Terapan, tetapi, pada saat itu, saya pasti telah mentransfer kesetiaan utama saya ke
ekonomi. Pada tahun 1976 saya memenangkan Hadiah Nobel dalam bidang Ekonomi untuk
pencapaian saya di bidang analisis konsumsi, sejarah dan teori moneter, dan untuk demonstrasi
kompleksitas kebijakan stabilisasi. Pada tahun 1977, pada usia 65,1 pensiun dari Universitas
Chicago setelah mengajar di sana selama 30 tahun.

31. Who influenced Milton Friedman on economic research?

A. Sarah Ethel.
B. Jeno Friedman.
C. Arthur F. Burns
D. Homer Jones.
E. Alfred Nobel.
32. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. Milton Friedman was very committed in his interest and talent in economics
B. Homer Jones shaped Milton Friedman understanding of economic research.
C. Arthur Burns introduced Milton Friedman to rigorous economic theory.
D. Brown University offered Milton Friedman a tuition scholarship.
E. Milton Friedman was offered a scholarship by the Chicago Economics Department in Applied
Mathematics.
33. What did Milton Friedman do in financing his college expenses?
A. He was a teacher during summer.
B. He had a job in entrepreneur company.
C. He worked as a clerk in a retail store
D. He sold tables to people.
E. He taught economics in the university.

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Diana was born in 1961 as the third daughter of Edward John Spencer and his wife Ruth Burke
RochE. Diana grew up in a very privileged family that had a long history of close ties with the
royal family. When Diana’s paternal grandfather passed away in 1975, Diana’s father became
the 8th Earl of Spencer and Diana gained the title of “Lady”.
In 1969, Diana’s parents divorceD. Her mother’s affair helped court decide to give custody of the
couple’s four children to Diana’s father. Both of her parents eventually remarried, but the divorce
left an emotional scar on Diana.
Diana attended school at West Heath in Kent and spent a short time a finishing school in
SwitzerlanD. Although she was not an excellent student academically, her determined
personality, caring nature, and cheerful outlook helped her through it. After returning from
Switzerland, Diana rented an apartment with two friends, worked with children at the Young
England Kindergarten, and watched movies and visited restaurants in her free time.
It was about this time that Prince Charles, in his early 30, was under increasing pressure to
choose a wifE. Diana’s vibrancy, cheerfulness, and good family background caught the attention
of Prince Charles and the two began dating during in mid-1980. It was a whirlwind romance for
on February 24, 1981, Buckingham Palace officially announce the couple’s engagement. At the
time, Lady Diana and Prince Charles seemed truly in love and whole world was awed by what
seemed like a fairytale romance.

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Diana lahir pada tahun 1961 sebagai putri ketiga Edward John Spencer dan istrinya Ruth Burke
RochE. Diana tumbuh dalam keluarga yang sangat istimewa yang memiliki sejarah panjang
hubungan dekat dengan keluarga kerajaan. Ketika kakek ayah Diana meninggal pada tahun
1975, ayah Diana menjadi Earl of Spencer ke-8 dan Diana mendapatkan gelar “Lady”.
Pada tahun 1969, orang tua Diana bercerai. Perselingkuhan ibunya membantu pengadilan
memutuskan untuk memberikan hak asuh atas keempat anak mereka kepada ayah Diana.
Kedua orang tuanya akhirnya menikah lagi, tetapi perceraian meninggalkan luka emosional pada
Diana.
Diana bersekolah di West Heath di Kent dan menghabiskan waktu yang singkat untuk
menyelesaikan sekolah di Switzerlan. Meskipun dia bukan murid yang baik secara akademis,
kepribadiannya yang teguh, sifat peduli, dan pandangan yang ceria membantunya melewatinya.
Setelah kembali dari Swiss, Diana menyewa sebuah apartemen dengan dua teman, bekerja
dengan anak-anak di TK Young England, dan menonton film dan mengunjungi restoran di waktu
luangnya.
Pada saat inilah Pangeran Charles, di usia 30 tahun, berada di bawah tekanan yang meningkat
untuk memilih istri. Getaran, keceriaan, dan latar belakang keluarga Diana yang baik menarik
perhatian Pangeran Charles dan keduanya mulai berpacaran selama pertengahan tahun 1980.
Itu adalah romansa angin puyuh pada 24 Februari 1981, Istana Buckingham secara resmi
mengumumkan pertunangan pasangan itu. Pada saat itu, Lady Diana dan Pangeran Charles
tampak benar-benar jatuh cinta dan seluruh dunia terpesona oleh apa yang tampak seperti
romansa dongeng.

34. How did Diana spend her free time when she was still a bachelorette?
A. She watched movies
B. She finished her school
C. She worked in restaurant
D. She returned to Switzerland
E. She visited her friends near the restaurant
35. The custody of the couple’s four children was given to Diana’s father because…….
A. her outlook was cheerful
B. her mother had an affair
C. she determined her personality
D. she had her very privileged family
E. her paternal grandfather was dead
36. How was Diana’ academic achievement?
A. Super
B. Average
C. First rate
D. Admirable
E. Exceptional

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Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian professional tennis player. She was born in 1987 in
Ngayan, Siberia.
At the age of three, Sharapova moved with her family to Sochi. She began playing tennis at the
age of four using a racket given to her by Yevgeng Kafelnikov’s father. At the age five or six, at a
tennis clinic in Moscow, Sharapova was spotted by Martina Navratilova, who urged her parents
to get her serious coaching in the USA.
At the age of seven, she and her father boarded a plane to the USA with only $700. Her father
took her to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy where one of the coaches check her out. The
story goes that maria knocked his hat off with the tennis ball, thereby making a favorable
impression. This led her obtaining a scholarship. At the age of nine, she was signed up by a
number of sponsors including Prince (racquets), Oakley and Nike.
In 2004, Sharapova became the second youngest Wimbledon women’s champion in open era
(after Martina Hingis) by defeating defending two-time champion Serena Williams in straight sets
(6-1, 6-4). In the process she also became the first Russian ever to win that tournament.

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Maria Yuryevna Sharapova adalah pemain tenis profesional Rusia. Ia lahir pada tahun 1987 di
Ngayan, Siberia.
Pada usia tiga tahun, Sharapova pindah bersama keluarganya ke Sochi. Dia mulai bermain tenis
pada usia empat tahun menggunakan raket yang diberikan kepadanya oleh ayah Yevgeng
Kafelnikov. Pada usia lima atau enam tahun, di sebuah klinik tenis di Moskow, Sharapova
ditemukan oleh Martina Navratilova, yang mendesak orangtuanya untuk mendapatkan pelatihan
serius di AS.
Pada usia tujuh tahun, dia dan ayahnya naik pesawat ke AS hanya dengan $ 700. Ayahnya
membawanya ke Akademi Tenis Nick Bollettieri di mana salah satu pelatih memeriksanya. Cerita
berlanjut bahwa maria menjatuhkan topinya dengan bola tenis, sehingga memberi kesan yang
baik. Ini membuatnya mendapatkan beasiswa. Pada usia sembilan tahun, ia didaftarkan oleh
sejumlah sponsor termasuk Pangeran (raket), Oakley dan Nike.
Pada 2004, Sharapova menjadi juara wanita Wimbledon termuda kedua di era terbuka (setelah
Martina Hingis) dengan mengalahkan juara bertahan dua kali Serena Williams dalam set
langsung (6-1, 6-4). Dalam prosesnya dia juga menjadi orang Rusia pertama yang
memenangkan turnamen itu.

37. What is the text about?

A. The family of maria Sharapova
B. Professional tennis players in the world
C. The happiness of having a great father
D. The working experienceof maria Sharapova
38. In what age was miss Sharpova being a model of some products?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Nine
39. “… was spotted by Martina Navratilova …” (Paragraph 2). The synonym of word “spotted”
is…
A. seen
B. searched
C. placed
D. introduced

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Kang Chol Hwan was born into a loyal family that had once lived in the large Korean community
of Japan. In Kyoto, his grandfather had been supporter of Kim II Sung, North Korean’s Great
Leader since 1945. In 1961 the grandfather returned with his family to North Korea and had
important government post.
Within months, however, he was complaining to friends that North Korea was not the country he
had expecteD. He was shocked to see so much poverty, which he eventually came to blame on
the government’s stifl ing left for work and never returneD. One morning in July 1977, when Kang
was nine, his grandfather left for work and never returned.
A few weeks later, seven plain clothes security guard stormed into Kang’s house “Your
grandfather betrayed the fatherland,” one of them stated” You must be punished.”
Kang’s parents and grandmother sobbed as they forced to pack their belongings into two army
trucks. The family was driven off, but Kang’s mother was left behind, “spared” because her own
father was regarded as a revolutationary hero. That was the last Kang ever saw her.

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Kang Chol Hwan dilahirkan dalam keluarga setia yang pernah tinggal di komunitas Korea besar
Jepang. Di Kyoto, kakeknya telah mendukung Kim II Sung, Pemimpin Besar Korea Utara sejak
1945. Pada tahun 1961, kakek kembali dengan keluarganya ke Korea Utara dan memiliki pos
pemerintah yang penting.
Namun, dalam beberapa bulan, ia mengeluh kepada teman-teman bahwa Korea Utara bukan
negara yang diharapkannya. Dia terkejut melihat begitu banyak kemiskinan, yang pada akhirnya
dia disalahkan pada kekangan pemerintah yang tersisa untuk bekerja dan tidak pernah kembali.
Suatu pagi di bulan Juli 1977, ketika Kang berusia sembilan tahun, kakeknya berangkat kerja
dan tidak pernah kembali.
Beberapa minggu kemudian, tujuh petugas keamanan berpakaian polos menyerbu ke rumah
Kang “Kakekmu mengkhianati tanah air,” salah satu dari mereka mengatakan “Kamu harus
dihukum.”
Orang tua dan nenek Kang terisak ketika mereka dipaksa untuk mengemas barang-barang
mereka ke dalam dua truk tentara. Keluarga itu diusir, tetapi ibu Kang ditinggalkan, “terhindar”
karena ayahnya sendiri dianggap sebagai pahlawan revolusioner. Itu Kang terakhir yang pernah
melihatnya.
40. What was a reason for Kang’s grandfather never returned to Kang’s house?
A. A supporter of Kim II Sung
B. Accused of betraying North Korea
C. Regarded as a hero
D. As an important person in Korea
E. Force Kang’s family to leave their homeland
41. What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A. The last minutes Kang gathered together with his mother
B. The day Kang ever saw his grandma and grandpa
C. The moment Kang’s father was regarded as a hero
D. The last day Kang’s parents and his grandma sobbed
E. The sad moment when Kang’s parents meet grandma
42. Why did Kang’s grandfather disappear?
A. He left for work and went somewhere else
B. He returned to North Korea
C. He was supporter of Kim II Sung
D. He went to the government’s office
E. He was kidnapped and punished by the security guards
43. A few weeks later, seven plain clothes security guards stormed into Kang’s housE. The word
“stormed” has the same meaning as ….
A. Destroyed
B. Attacked
C. Knocked
D. Involved
E. Knotted

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Keith Campbell, a prominent biologist who worked on cloning Dolly the sheep, died at 58, the
University of Nottingham said Thursday. Campbell, who had worked on animal improvement and
cloning since 1999, died October 5, 2012, University spokesman Tim Utton saiD. He did not
specify the cause, only saying that Campbell had worked at the University until his death.
He began researching animal cloning at the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh in 1991. In 1996 the
experiments led to the birth of Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell.
The sheep was named after the voluptuous singer Dolly Parton. Researchers at the time said
that the sheep was created from a mammary gland cell, and that Parton offered an excellent
example.
The creation of the sheep captured the public imagination and instantly became a scientific
sensation. The experiments drew not only admiration but also anger from some who raised
questions about the ethics of cloning. Animal rights activists were outraged, while the church of
England expressed reservations. Dolly was put down in 2003 after she developed a lung
diseasE. Campbell’s interest in cellular growth dated back to his college days studying
microbiology in London.

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Keith Campbell, seorang ahli biologi terkemuka yang bekerja pada kloning Dolly domba,
meninggal pada 58, Universitas Nottingham mengatakan Kamis. Campbell, yang telah bekerja
pada perbaikan dan kloning hewan sejak 1999, meninggal 5 Oktober 2012, juru bicara
Universitas Tim Utton saiD. Dia tidak menentukan penyebabnya, hanya mengatakan bahwa
Campbell telah bekerja di Universitas sampai kematiannya.
Dia mulai meneliti kloning hewan di Roslin Institute dekat Edinburgh pada tahun 1991. Pada
tahun 1996 percobaan menyebabkan kelahiran domba Dolly, mamalia pertama yang dikloning
dari sel dewasa. Domba itu dinamai penyanyi menggairahkan Dolly Parton. Para peneliti pada
saat itu mengatakan bahwa domba diciptakan dari sel kelenjar susu, dan Parton itu menawarkan
contoh yang sangat baik.
Penciptaan domba menangkap imajinasi publik dan langsung menjadi sensasi ilmiah. Percobaan
tidak hanya menarik kekaguman tetapi juga kemarahan dari beberapa orang yang mengajukan
pertanyaan tentang etika kloning. Aktivis hak-hak binatang marah, sementara gereja Inggris
menyatakan keberatan. Dolly diresmikan pada 2003 setelah ia mengembangkan penyakit paru-
paru. Ketertarikan Campbell pada pertumbuhan sel tertanggal kembali ke masa kuliahnya
mempelajari mikrobiologi di London.

44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. Campbell never felt leaving for the university
B. Campbell stopped working because of his sickness
C. Campbell focused his research dealing with humans
D. Campbell started researching animal cloning as his experiments
E. Campbell focused his research not only on the animal experiments
45. Why did the experiments not draw admiration perfectly?
A. Animal rights activists were outraged
B. The public imagination became a scientific sensation
C. Some people felt dissatisfied with the experiment results
D. Some people were angry from their question about the ethics of cloning
E. The experiments did not show the representative results of the cloning ethics
46. Why was the sheep named after Dolly Parton?
A. The researchers admired her
B. She was a voluptuous singer
C. She was a very popular singer
D. The mammary gland cell was taken from her
E. She was the one who inspired the researchers

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Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) — Astronomer and Scientist. Galileo developed a superior telescope
and made many significant discoveries in astronomy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by
the inquisition for his support for the Copernican theory that the sun was at the centre of the solar
system.
Galileo was born in Florence, Italy in 1564 to a poor but noble family His parents recognized their
child’s innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educateD. At his
father’s insistence, Galileo studied the profitable career of medicinE. But, at the University of
Pisa, Galileo became fascinated in a wide range of subjects. He was also critical of many of
Aristotle’s teaching which had dominated education for the past 2,000 years.
Galileo was appointed to be a mathematics professor at the University of Pisa, but his strident
criticisms of Aristotle left him isolated among his contemporaries. After three years of
persecution, he resigned and went to the University of Padua, where he taught maths. His
entertaining lectures attracted a large following and he was able to spend the next 18 years
pursuing his interests in astronomy and mechanics.

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Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) – Astronom dan Ilmuwan. Galileo mengembangkan teleskop superior
dan membuat banyak penemuan signifikan dalam astronomi. Dia dijatuhi hukuman penjara
seumur hidup oleh inkuisisi atas dukungannya untuk teori Copernicus bahwa matahari berada di
pusat tata surya.
Galileo lahir di Firenze, Italia pada tahun 1564 ke keluarga miskin tetapi mulia. Orang tuanya
mengakui kecerdasan dan bakat bawaan anak mereka dan dengan begitu melakukan
pengorbanan untuk mendidiknya. Atas desakan ayahnya, Galileo mempelajari karier yang
menguntungkan dari obat-obatan. Namun, di Universitas Pisa, Galileo menjadi terpesona dalam
berbagai mata pelajaran. Dia juga kritis terhadap banyak ajaran Aristoteles yang telah
mendominasi pendidikan selama 2.000 tahun terakhir.
Galileo diangkat menjadi profesor matematika di Universitas Pisa, tetapi kritik kerasnya tentang
Aristoteles membuatnya terasing di antara orang-orang sezamannya. Setelah tiga tahun
penganiayaan, dia mengundurkan diri dan pergi ke Universitas Padua, di mana dia mengajar
matematika. Ceramahnya yang menghibur menarik banyak pengikut dan dia mampu
menghabiskan 18 tahun berikutnya untuk mengejar minatnya dalam astronomi dan mekanik.

47. Something that we can learn from Galileo Galilei’s biography is …

A. We must always believe whatever the society believes to avoid getting persecuted.
B. We must never go against the believe of the society to avoid getting imprisoned.
C. We should believe in something and stay faithful to it no matter how hard
D. We must sacrifice everything to get ourselves educated.
E. We should spend 18 years to pursue our interests.
48. From the fact that Galileo Galilei was imprisoned for supporting the Copernican theory, which
later was proven to be true, we know that Galileo Galilei was …
A. Reckless
B. Stubborn
C. Tenacious
D. Arrogant
E. Foolish
49. According to the biography, why did Galileo Galilei resign from his teaching job at the
University of Pisa?
A. He had attracted many followers.
B. He was persecuted for three years
C. He was appointed as a mathematics professor.
D. He had a better offer from the University of Padua.
E. He wanted to pursue his interests in astronomy and mechanics.
50. “His parents recognized their child’s innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to
have him educated.” (Paragraph 2). The underlined word “innate” is closest in meaning to …
A. Acquired
B. Ingenious
C. Multiple
D. Inborn
E. Strident