UN English Practice 01

Pele is the most iconic footballer of the twentieth Century. He epitomized the flair, joy and passion the Brazilians bought to the game. Pele’s career spanned throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

In his early career, the young and unknown Pele helped inspire Brazil to victory in the 1958 World Cup. In 1962, Brazil retained the World Cup. In 1966, Brazil was hot favorites, but, lost out to the home nation England.

His crowing glory was the Brazilian victory in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. In this world cup, some of the football played by Brazil and Pele was widely considered to the greatest in the history of the game. Brazil won the final 4-1 against Italy; it was a genuine advertisement for the ‘beautiful game’ and a fitting pinnacle of Pele’s international career.

Pele finished his career in the lucrative US league. In 1975, he signed for New York Cosmos and played three seasons. He led the New York Cosmos to the US title in 1977 – the year of his retirement.

After retiring, he has gone onto be a great ambassador for football and sport in general. In 1992, Pele was appointed a UN ambassador for ecology and the environment. He was also appointed a UNESCO goodwill ambassador. He is not only one of the most gifted footballers of his generation, but, also a mild mannered man who used his fame and prestige for a positive effect.

Question : Who is being talked in the text above?

• a real entertainer

• a US ambassador

• a wild mannered man

• famous football player

Pele is the most iconic footballer of the twentieth Century. He epitomized the flair, joy and passion the Brazilians bought to the game. Pele’s career spanned throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

In his early career, the young and unknown Pele helped inspire Brazil to victory in the 1958 World Cup. In 1962, Brazil retained the World Cup. In 1966, Brazil was hot favorites, but, lost out to the home nation England.

His crowing glory was the Brazilian victory in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. In this world cup, some of the football played by Brazil and Pele was widely considered to the greatest in the history of the game. Brazil won the final 4-1 against Italy; it was a genuine advertisement for the ‘beautiful game’ and a fitting pinnacle of Pele’s international career.

Pele finished his career in the lucrative US league. In 1975, he signed for New York Cosmos and played three seasons. He led the New York Cosmos to the US title in 1977 – the year of his retirement.

After retiring, he has gone onto be a great ambassador for football and sport in general. In 1992, Pele was appointed a UN ambassador for ecology and the environment. He was also appointed a UNESCO goodwill ambassador. He is not only one of the most gifted footballers of his generation, but, also a mild mannered man who used his fame and prestige for a positive effect.

Question : What event did Pele inspire Brazil about football?

• World Cup in 1958

• Domestic League in 1972

• US League in 1975

• New York Cosmos in 1977

Pele is the most iconic footballer of the twentieth Century. He epitomized the flair, joy and passion the Brazilians bought to the game. Pele’s career spanned throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

In his early career, the young and unknown Pele helped inspire Brazil to victory in the 1958 World Cup. In 1962, Brazil retained the World Cup. In 1966, Brazil was hot favorites, but, lost out to the home nation England.

His crowing glory was the Brazilian victory in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. In this world cup, some of the football played by Brazil and Pele was widely considered to the greatest in the history of the game. Brazil won the final 4-1 against Italy; it was a genuine advertisement for the ‘beautiful game’ and a fitting pinnacle of Pele’s international career.

Pele finished his career in the lucrative US league. In 1975, he signed for New York Cosmos and played three seasons. He led the New York Cosmos to the US title in 1977 – the year of his retirement.

After retiring, he has gone onto be a great ambassador for football and sport in general. In 1992, Pele was appointed a UN ambassador for ecology and the environment. He was also appointed a UNESCO goodwill ambassador. He is not only one of the most gifted footballers of his generation, but, also a mild mannered man who used his fame and prestige for a positive effect.

Question : What happened to Pele in 1992?

• He was appointed as an UN ambassador

• He played in the World Cup in Mexico

• He decided to retire from playing football

• He was inaugurated as the only gifted athlete

Electrical conduit fittings form the outer covering for most electrical wiring from one point to the next. They shield the wires from the external environment so as to make the wire last longer and also to keep humans and pets safe from electric shocks or other such vulnerabilities. Electrical conduits are predominantly made of insulating and sturdy material for optimum functionality. Here are the ways to do the simple ones:

1. Choose the right material for installing electrical conduit fittings. The most preferred material is known as EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing). EMT is very easy to install as you can effortlessly bend it and assemble it as per your needs.

2. Chalk out a wiring plan: Find out the location of the electrical boxes on your wall to trace the route of the conduit. Draw the path from the main power source to the electrical box.

3. Measure the amount of conduit that you would need: Make appropriate marks in pencil wherever you think the bends should be, and measure the total length of the conduit that would be needed to finish the entire electrical conduit fittings. Now cut the length that you just measured with a tool called hacksaw.

4. Make the necessary bends: It is now time to make bends that you had marked on the pipe in the previous step. Owing to the easy flexibility of EMT, this should not be very difficult. Conduit benders come in handy for doing this bending.

5. Attach fitting to the wall: You can use screws and straps with either single or double holes, available at electrical surplus shops, to attach electrical conduit fittings to the wall.

Tape the ends and put the wires in place: Use a widely available fish tape and run it through the entire route of the conduit fittings you just installed.

Question : Why is it recommended to use the EMT?

• It’s easy to install

• It’s very expensive

• It’s made of plastic

• It doesn’t need tape

Electrical conduit fittings form the outer covering for most electrical wiring from one point to the next. They shield the wires from the external environment so as to make the wire last longer and also to keep humans and pets safe from electric shocks or other such vulnerabilities. Electrical conduits are predominantly made of insulating and sturdy material for optimum functionality. Here are the ways to do the simple ones:

1. Choose the right material for installing electrical conduit fittings. The most preferred material is known as EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing). EMT is very easy to install as you can effortlessly bend it and assemble it as per your needs.

2. Chalk out a wiring plan: Find out the location of the electrical boxes on your wall to trace the route of the conduit. Draw the path from the main power source to the electrical box.

3. Measure the amount of conduit that you would need: Make appropriate marks in pencil wherever you think the bends should be, and measure the total length of the conduit that would be needed to finish the entire electrical conduit fittings. Now cut the length that you just measured with a tool called hacksaw.

4. Make the necessary bends: It is now time to make bends that you had marked on the pipe in the previous step. Owing to the easy flexibility of EMT, this should not be very difficult. Conduit benders come in handy for doing this bending.

5. Attach fitting to the wall: You can use screws and straps with either single or double holes, available at electrical surplus shops, to attach electrical conduit fittings to the wall.

Tape the ends and put the wires in place: Use a widely available fish tape and run it through the entire route of the conduit fittings you just installed.

Question : What is the function of conduit fittings?

• To decorate the building more beautifully

• To cover the environment of the house

• To let the electrician works easily

• To prevent from electrical shocks

Situated in Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta, the Angke Kapuk natural tourism park covers an area of 99.82 hectares overlooking the Jakarta bay. With an entrance fee of Rp 25,000 (US$1.87) per person for adults and Rp 10,000 for children, the place offers river cruising on a motorboat as well as walking and cycling around the forest through bamboo and wooden paths. A six-seat motorboat can be rented for Rp 350,000 per boat. A bigger size, which can accommodate up to eight people, is available for Rp 400,000. Fauna watching is one of the perks that visitors can expect to enjoy while cruising the mangrove forest. During our recent visit, several wild birds were standing at wooden poles scattered among the trees.

"If you arrive earlier in the morning, you can also see some lizards swimming in the river," said our boatman, Agus.

In addition to a bird watching area, which is best seen from a wooden bridge connecting one mangrove zone to another, there is also an avian nursery reachable by bike. When it is close to sunset, visitors can be found lingering at and around a 20-meter tower near the cottage area. Made entirely from wood, the accommodation options are perfect for those seeking to enjoy the lush trees and calm river overnight.

Question : What can we do when visiting the ‘Angke Kapuk’ Natural Tourism Park?

• Driving along the park

• Watching a folk of birds

• Enjoying special culinary

• Staying in luxurious hotel.

Situated in Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta, the Angke Kapuk natural tourism park covers an area of 99.82 hectares overlooking the Jakarta bay. With an entrance fee of Rp 25,000 (US$1.87) per person for adults and Rp 10,000 for children, the place offers river cruising on a motorboat as well as walking and cycling around the forest through bamboo and wooden paths. A six-seat motorboat can be rented for Rp 350,000 per boat. A bigger size, which can accommodate up to eight people, is available for Rp 400,000. Fauna watching is one of the perks that visitors can expect to enjoy while cruising the mangrove forest. During our recent visit, several wild birds were standing at wooden poles scattered among the trees.

"If you arrive earlier in the morning, you can also see some lizards swimming in the river," said our boatman, Agus.

In addition to a bird watching area, which is best seen from a wooden bridge connecting one mangrove zone to another, there is also an avian nursery reachable by bike. When it is close to sunset, visitors can be found lingering at and around a 20-meter tower near the cottage area. Made entirely from wood, the accommodation options are perfect for those seeking to enjoy the lush trees and calm river overnight.

Question : What would people think of touring the park?

• It is lack of beauty and passion

• It is a unique experience

• It is a boring exploration

• It is all about animals

Guille : I’m a bit nervous. Today is our first day in our new school. Hi, I’m Guille from Spain. I’ve already stayed in several countries, such as Australia, Canada, and China.

Misako : Spain is very interesting country! I’m Misako from Tokyo. I am Japanese

Question : What is the man’s nationality?

• He is Spaniard

• He is Spanish

• He is Japanese

• He is Canadian

Edo : Happy birthday, Lea

Lea : Thank you Edo. You are the first who say that to me.

Edo : Oh really? I love to hear that. Here is a little present for you. I hope you like it

Lea : Thank you very much. You are really my best friend.

As a return from me, let’s have lunch together in the cafeteria

Question : What did Edo do?

• Treating lunch for Lea

• Trying to be Lea’s best friend

• Asking Lea for a birthday present

• Congratulating Lea for the birthday

Fredi : Hey, where have you been man? I haven’t seen you for ages.

Andy : ... since I left college. I came back just a week ago.

• I have been living in Bangkok

• I have been staying at home

• I took an English course

• I will look for some jobs