Recount Text Biography 1
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.
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
Recount Text Biography 2
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.
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
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.
5. 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.
6. I love living in Australia
______________ the weather.
a.
Because
b.
Since
c.
As
d.
because
of
e.
For
7. The increase in the number of cars
on the road has resulted ________ more and more traffic jams.
a.
In
b.
To
c.
At
d.
For
e.
From
8. “He got to work really, really late
‘cos he missed his train”. Which cause and effect word is ‘cos short for?
a.
due to
b.
because
c.
as
d.
since
e.
From
9. Keith lost his job due ________
cutbacks in the department.
a.
for
b.
at
c.
to
d.
by
e.
From
10. The increase in tropical storms in
recent year has been __________ global warming.
a.
put up with
b.
put
down to
c.
set down to
d.
put to
e.
To
11. John: Hello, Jean. Where have you
been?
Jean: Hi, John. I just bought few kilograms of apples in the market.
John: Do you need some help to carry the apples?
Jean: _______
The suitable respond to complete the dialogue is ….
a.
I don’t know
b.
Why?
c.
Of course, that’s very kind of you
d.
I will help you
e.
Good bye
12. Ronald : You look so busy. _______
Marry : No, thank you. I can
handle them.
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ….
a.
I will leave you alone
b.
Would you like some help?
c.
Do you want to help me?
d.
Sure, I would like to
e.
Yes, please
Andy : I heard there will be a concert
tonight. Would you like to go with me?
Sam : I’m afraid I cannot.
Andy : Why? I think you really love the band.
Sam : Yes, I do. But I have many works at
home.
Andy : Let me help you, then.
Sam : ___________
Andy : Never mind. That’s what friend should
do.
13.What should Sam say?
a.
I really appreciate your help
b.
I don’t need your help
c.
I am fine, thank you
d.
I will go, too
e.
Don’t worry
Complete the dialogue below (question
14 and 15)
Judy :
Good morning, Sir. Do you have science book about animal anatomy?
Shopkeeper : Of course, dear. We have the book that you want. ______ (14) to
show the shelf?
Judy :
I am fine, Sir. I can find by myself. I have other books to find, too.
Shopkeeper : ________(15). Take your time.
Judy :
Thank you, Sir.
14. The suitable expression to complete
the dialogue is …..
a.
I would like
b.
Can you
c.
Do not go
d.
Would you like me
e.
May I
15. What should the shopkeeper say?
a.
I am busy
b.
Sorry
c.
Thank you
d.
Will you go?
e.
That’s okay
16. Nick : Sir, I think I'm lost.
Jeremy :
.............................
a.
Let me help you carrying your bag.
b.
Can
I help you? I know this place.
c.
May I help you? I have a dog too.
d.
Shall I clean your shoes.
e.
Should do i do
17. Steve : I don't understand chemistry at all.
Banner: .................................
a.
How about having dinner with me?
b.
How about going to the beach?
c.
How about studying together with me?
d.
How about calling the police?
e.
How Watching Tv
Jellyfish have stomachs and mouths,
but no heads. They have nervous systems for sensing the world around them, but
no brains. They are made almost entirely of water, which is why you can look
through them.
Some jellyfish can glow in darkness
by making their own light. The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the
jellyfish. Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons. For example,
they may glow to scare away predators or to attract animals they like to eat.
Most jellyfish live in salt water,
apart from a few types that live in fresh water. Jellyfish are found in oceans
and seas all over the world. They live in warm, tropical seas and in icy waters
near the North and South poles.
18.Which one creates Jellyfish’s light?
a.
A.Ocean
b.
Stomachs and mouths
c. Chemical reaction
d.
Salt water
e.
Fresh water
19.
Based on the text, we know that….
a.
They
don’t have brain, only stomachs, and mouths
b.
They glow when they sleep
c.
They live in the lake
d.
They are part of fish
e.
They are vertebrate animals
20. What is the text about?
a.
Kinds of all really not fish
b.
Jellyfish
c.
Salt water animals
d.
Some kinds of sea animals
e.
Animals that live in warm &
tropical seas
Giraffe is the highest
animal in the world. Its height can reach 4.8 to 5.5 meters and its weight
about 1360 pounds. Giraffe has a unique characteristic. They have a very long
neck and two small horns on its head. Giraffes have big brown eyes and
protected by thick and long eyebrows. Her body is covered with a unique pattern
that is attached by brown spots all over their body.
Just like camels, giraffes can
survive without drinking for long time because giraffes can rely on the water
contained in leaves they eat. Giraffes are very selective in choosing food.
They always eat young leaves that grow in the tree tops. Their tongue shaped
like a knife help them to cut branches which are very hard.
Female giraffes can
start pregnant at the age of five years, with a gestation period of 15 months.
Commonly female giraffe bear one baby, but sometimes two babies at once.
Giraffes bear its baby with a standing position. When the baby is about to be
born, they just drop it to the ground from a 1.5 meter of height. Baby giraffe
can stand with about 20 minutes since being born, and begin breastfeeding
within an hour of birth.
21. What kind of text
above?
a.
Daily news
b.
Descriptive
text
c.
Narrative
text
d.
Trivia
e.
Report text
22. The text tells us
about?
a.
Giraffe’s
long neck
b.
Animals
that can survive without drinking for long time
c.
The highest animal
d.
Pregnant
giraffe
e.
The
smallest animal
23. The word “its” in
third paragraph refers to?
a.
Neck
b.
Leaves
c.
Baby giraffe
d.
Branches
e.
Eyebrows
Semarang, January 16th
2018
To :
HRD of C4 Global
Solutions
Dear,
According to Job
Vacancy information of C4 Global Solutions, I am going to apply to your company
as a Collection Agents.
Here is my biography;
Full Name :
Paijo Al Qodri, B.A.
Place, Date of Birth
: Semarang, August 25th,1995
Educational Background
: Bachelor of Art in English Literature
Address : Pemuda
Street No. 25, Semarang
Phone Number :
088867549234
Email :
payalqodri@gmail.com
I have a good shape of
health, a good ability of speaking, and a good ability to negotiate. I have one
year background experience as a Collection Agent. I have done five CXC
subjects, including English Language.
For your consideration,
I attach my;
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Copy of Diploma
3. Copy of Academical
Transcript
4. Copy of Identity
Card
5. Recent Photograph
Thank you for taking
time to consider this application and I look forward to hear from you in the
near future.
Yours Sincerely
Paijo Al Qodri B.A
24. What is the
function of the letter above?
a.
To tell
someone's achievement.
b.
To tell a
story about someone
c.
To apply
for a job
d.
To give a
detail information about someone.
e.
To Speak
Together
25. Where does Paijo
live?
a.
Jakarta
b.
Semarang
c.
Bandung
d.
Surabaya
e.
Manado
26. What job does Paijo
apply?
a.
Debt
Collector
b.
Collection
Agent
c.
Manager
d.
Secretary
e.
Teacher
27. When did Paijo
born?
a.
1992
b.
1993
c.
1994
d.
1995
e.
2019
28. How many years of
experience did Paijo have?
a.
one year
b.
two years
c.
three years
d.
four years
e.
Five Years
29. What company did
Paijo apply for?
a.
Telkomsel
b.
Indosat
c.
Infomedia
d.
C Global
Solution
e.
XL
30. "According to
Job Vacancy Information....." what structure of this sentence?
a.
Salutation
b.
Introduction
c.
Closing
d.
Compliment
e.
Date
31. What is the
dominant tenses used in this letter?
a.
Simple
Present Tense
b.
Simple Past
Tense
c.
Simple
Future Tense
d.
Present Continuous
Tense
e.
Past Tense
32. When was the letter
written?
a.
August 17th
b.
February
16th
c.
January
16th
d.
May 18th
e.
April 18Th
33. If we want to give
an detail information about ourself, our past job, and background study, we
need to provide a/an?
a.
Diploma
b.
Identity
Card
c.
Curriculum Vitae
d.
Academic
Transcript
e.
Letter
Dian Sastrowardoyo
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837
October, 30th 2018
PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013
To whom it may concern,
I’m applying for the Project Manager
position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the enclosed resume, I
have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from
Universitas Indonesia on 2007.
My current work as Project Management
in various multinational company has given me firsthand experience in the
challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical
Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both
in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.
This background, combined with over ten
years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management, has given me a unique
perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities
of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent
individual who capable to work under pressure.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet
with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and look forward to
hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Dian Sastrowardoyo
34. Who wrote the application letter?
a.
Project Manager
b.
Jakarta Post
c.
Dian
Sastrowardoyo
d.
Chemical Engineer
e.
Television
35. What is the job position that
applicant applied for?
a.
Project
Manager
b.
General Manager
c.
Chemical Engineer
d.
Academician
e.
Student
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