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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.