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Ismail Marzuki was an indonesian composer and musician. He wrote many popular patriotic songs during the country's early post-independence period in 1940s and 1950s.

Ismail Marzuki was born on May 11, 1914. He enjoyed listening to musics and playing some instruments. However, he did not study music formally, instead learning by himself. In 1931, he wrote his first song O Sarinah which is about suffering people. During his career, he wrote between 202 and 204 songs. His most famous compositions are Rayuan Pulau Kelapa, Gugur Bunga di Taman Bakti, and Selendang Sutera. The last song Inikah Bahagia was composed in 1957.

On 17 August 1961, Ismail Marzuki received the first Wijaya Kusuma Award. He was recognized as National Hero of Indonesia in November 2004.

From the text, we know that Ismail Marzuki ....

• was a soldier

• was a journalist

• was a composer

• was a singer

• was a farmer

Ismail Marzuki was an indonesian composer and musician. He wrote many popular patriotic songs during the country's early post-independence period in 1940s and 1950s.

Ismail Marzuki was born on May 11, 1914. He enjoyed listening to musics and playing some instruments. However, he did not study music formally, instead learning by himself. In 1931, he wrote his first song O Sarinah which is about suffering people. During his career, he wrote between 202 and 204 songs. His most famous compositions are Rayuan Pulau Kelapa, Gugur Bunga di Taman Bakti, and Selendang Sutera. The last song Inikah Bahagia was composed in 1957.

On 17 August 1961, Ismail Marzuki received the first Wijaya Kusuma Award. He was recognized as National Hero of Indonesia in November 2004.

What is his first song about?

• A beautiful woman

• Suffering people

• A protest of condition

• A beautiful beach

• The beauty of Indonesia

Ismail Marzuki was an indonesian composer and musician. He wrote many popular patriotic songs during the country's early post-independence period in 1940s and 1950s.

Ismail Marzuki was born on May 11, 1914. He enjoyed listening to musics and playing some instruments. However, he did not study music formally, instead learning by himself. In 1931, he wrote his first song O Sarinah which is about suffering people. During his career, he wrote between 202 and 204 songs. His most famous compositions are Rayuan Pulau Kelapa, Gugur Bunga di Taman Bakti, and Selendang Sutera. The last song Inikah Bahagia was composed in 1957.

On 17 August 1961, Ismail Marzuki received the first Wijaya Kusuma Award. He was recognized as National Hero of Indonesia in November 2004.

Which of the followings is the last song composed by Ismail Marzuki?

• Rayuan Pulau Kelapa

• Gugur Bunga di Taman Bakti

• O Sarinah

• Selendang Sutera

• Inikah Bahagia

Ismail Marzuki was an indonesian composer and musician. He wrote many popular patriotic songs during the country's early post-independence period in 1940s and 1950s.

Ismail Marzuki was born on May 11, 1914. He enjoyed listening to musics and playing some instruments. However, he did not study music formally, instead learning it by himself. In 1931, he wrote his first song O Sarinah which is about suffering people. During his career, he wrote between 202 and 204 songs. His most famous compositions are Rayuan Pulau Kelapa, Gugur Bunga di Taman Bakti, and Selendang Sutera. The last song Inikah Bahagia was composed in 1957.

On 17 August 1961, Ismail Marzuki received the first Wijaya Kusuma Award. He was recognized as National Hero of Indonesia in November 2004.

"...instead learning it by himself."

The underlined word refer to . . .

• Languages

• Music

• School subject

• his first song

• how to sing

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.

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

• because they were very poor in Argentina

• because they wanted Messi to be successful in soccer

• so that Messi could learn in the best soccer club

• to get Messi’s health problem cured

• to find the best treatment to cure Messi’s health problem

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.

What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

• he hasn’t really attractive face, but he’s a very good football player

• Lionel Messi is a good player for F.C Barcelona

• his best characteristics are on the foot has competitiveness

• he appears to be a quite good and modest person

• he has long black hair and brown eyes

Albert went by train to Zurich to take entrance exam for admission to the Poly. He was two years below the normal age for admission, having gained special permission through the efforts of a family friend to take the exam early. He passed the mathematical and science parts with high marks, which impressed one of the professors so much that he invited Albert to stay in Zurich and attend his classes.

From the text, it can be concluded that . . .

• Albert was cheating in his exam.

• Albert was a genius person

• Albert had a problem with his health

• Albert wasn't normal person

• Albert was left by his parents in the train station

Joko Widodo is also known as Jokowi. He was born on June 21^st, 1961 in Surakarta. He is the seventh President of Indonesia. Before he became the President of Indonesia, he was a furniture businessman, then he became the Mayor of Surakarta for two periods.

About his personal life, Jokowi married Mrs. Iriana. They have three children, they are Gibran Rakabumi, Kahiyang Ayu, and Kaesang Pangarep. Jokowi’s hobby is listening to rock music. Related to his education background, Jokowi finished his primary education at SD 112 Tirtoyoso Solo and continued his secondary education at SMP N 1 Solo and SMA N 6 Solo. Jokowi graduated from Forestry Faculty of Gadjah Mada University in 1985.

In 2005, Jokowi decided to be the candidate of Mayor in Solo through PDI-P party. He might never dream of being the governor of the capital city of Indonesia, even being the President. His path is not easy too. There were many rumours and issue during his candidacy, but he kept calm and strong to face anything that was going to attack him from every side.

In 2014, Jokowi was elected to be the seventh President of Indonesia. Jokowi always tries to gives his best to make Indonesia has better future. He is always spiritful with his popular jargon “Kerja Nyata”.

What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

• Joko widodo's persona life.

• His career

• His education background

• His popular jargon

• Jokowi's hobby

Joko Widodo is also known as Jokowi. He was born on June 21^st, 1961 in Surakarta. He is the seventh President of Indonesia. Before he became the President of Indonesia, he was a furniture businessman, then he became the Mayor of Surakarta for two periods.

About his personal life, Jokowi married Mrs. Iriana. They have three children, they are Gibran Rakabumi, Kahiyang Ayu, and Kaesang Pangarep. Jokowi’s hobby is listening to rock music. Related to his education background, Jokowi finished his primary education at SD 112 Tirtoyoso Solo and continued his secondary education at SMP N 1 Solo and SMA N 6 Solo. Jokowi graduated from Forestry Faculty of Gadjah Mada University in 1985.

In 2005, Jokowi decided to be the candidate of Mayor in Solo through PDI-P party. He might never dream of being the governor of the capital city of Indonesia, even being the President. His path is not easy too. There were many rumours and issue during his candidacy, but he kept calm and strong to face anything that was going to attack him from every side.

In 2014, Jokowi was elected to be the seventh President of Indonesia. Jokowi always tries to gives his best to make Indonesia has better future. He is always spiritful with his popular jargon “Kerja Nyata”.

"...They have three children..."

The underlined word refer to ...

• Jokowi

• Gibran Rakabumi, Kahiyang Ayu and Kaesang Pangarep

• Jokowi and Mrs.Iriana

• Mrs. Iriana

• Jokowi's family

Joko Widodo is also known as Jokowi. He was born on June 21^st, 1961 in Surakarta. He is the seventh President of Indonesia. Before he became the President of Indonesia, he was a furniture businessman, then he became the Mayor of Surakarta for two periods.

About his personal life, Jokowi married Mrs. Iriana. They have three children, they are Gibran Rakabumi, Kahiyang Ayu, and Kaesang Pangarep. Jokowi’s hobby is listening to rock music. Related to his education background, Jokowi finished his primary education at SD 112 Tirtoyoso Solo and continued his secondary education at SMP N 1 Solo and SMA N 6 Solo. Jokowi graduated from Forestry Faculty of Gadjah Mada University in 1985.

In 2005, Jokowi decided to be the candidate of Mayor in Solo through PDI-P party. He might never dream of being the governor of the capital city of Indonesia, even being the President. His path is not easy too. There were many rumours and issue during his candidacy, but he kept calm and strong to face anything that was going to attack him from every side.

In 2014, Jokowi was elected to be the seventh President of Indonesia. Jokowi always tries to gives his best to make Indonesia has better future. He is always spiritful with his popular jargon “Kerja Nyata”.

Which of the following statements is not true based on the dialogue?

• Jokowi is the seventh President of Indonesia

• He was a furniture businessman

• He was Mayor of Surakarta

• He was governor of the capital city of Indonesia

• He was the head of PDI-P party