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An Alliance Could Answer The Growing Threat from Google and Facebook By Evelyn M.RuIsi and Nick Bilton

Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in recent months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the matter.

Although apple has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets, it has little traction in social networking, which has become a major engine of activity on the Web and on mobile devices. Social media are increasingly influencing the ways people spend their time and money — important consideration for Apple, which also sells application, games, music and movies.

Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value Twitter at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said. They declined to be identified because the discussions were private.

There is no guarantee that the two companies, which are not in negotiations at the moment, will come to an agreement. But the earlier talks are a sign that they may form a stronger partnership amid intensifying competition from companies like Google and Facebook.

Apple has not made many friends in social media. Its relationship with Facebook, for example, has been strained since a deal to build Facebook featured into Ping, Apple’s music-centric social network, fell apart. Facebook is also aligned with Microsoft, which owns a small stake in it. And Google, an Apple rival in the phone market, has been pushing its own social network, Google Plus.

What is the news about?

• Social networking

• Apple's new products

• Twitter strategic investment

• Twitters success in social media

• Apple's plan to cooperate with Twitter

An Alliance Could Answer The Growing Threat from Google and Facebook By Evelyn M.RuIsi and Nick Bilton

Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in recent months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the matter.

Although apple has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets, it has little traction in social networking, which has become a major engine of activity on the Web and on mobile devices. Social media are increasingly influencing the ways people spend their time and money — important consideration for Apple, which also sells application, games, music and movies.

Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value Twitter at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said. They declined to be identified because the discussions were private.

There is no guarantee that the two companies, which are not in negotiations at the moment, will come to an agreement. But the earlier talks are a sign that they may form a stronger partnership amid intensifying competition from companies like Google and Facebook.

Apple has not made many friends in social media. Its relationship with Facebook, for example, has been strained since a deal to build Facebook featured into Ping, Apple’s music-centric social network, fell apart. Facebook is also aligned with Microsoft, which owns a small stake in it. And Google, an Apple rival in the phone market, has been pushing its own social network, Google Plus.

According to the news, Apple has not been very successful in .....

• selling phones

• strategic investment

• cooperating with Twitter

• getting into social media

• selling game applications

An Alliance Could Answer The Growing Threat from Google and Facebook By Evelyn M.RuIsi and Nick Bilton

Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in recent months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the matter.

Although apple has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets, it has little traction in social networking, which has become a major engine of activity on the Web and on mobile devices. Social media are increasingly influencing the ways people spend their time and money — important consideration for Apple, which also sells application, games, music and movies.

Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value Twitter at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said. They declined to be identified because the discussions were private.

There is no guarantee that the two companies, which are not in negotiations at the moment, will come to an agreement. But the earlier talks are a sign that they may form a stronger partnership amid intensifying competition from companies like Google and Facebook.

Apple has not made many friends in social media. Its relationship with Facebook, for example, has been strained since a deal to build Facebook featured into Ping, Apple’s music-centric social network, fell apart. Facebook is also aligned with Microsoft, which owns a small stake in it. And Google, an Apple rival in the phone market, has been pushing its own social network, Google Plus.

"But the earlier talks are sign that they may form a stronger partnership". The word "partnership" means ....

• collusion

• competition

• agreement

• negotiation

• collaboration

Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to qualify for next year’s AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.

The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.

He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as his thunderous goal blasted into the far post. The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal margin.

Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with no points.

In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1 over last-placed Macau.

Why did Indonesia fail to qualify for next year's AAFC U-22?

• They defeated Singapore

• They got disqualified

• They finished in the third place

• They did not have the chance

• They showed impressive performance

Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to qualify for next year’s AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.

The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.

He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as his thunderous goal blasted into the far post. The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal margin.

Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with no points.

In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1 over last-placed Macau.

How did Agung Supriyanto get his second goal?

• He let the goalkeeper keep the ball

• He beat a goalkeeper with a maneuver

• He welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back

• He kicked the ball from the penalty box

• He beat a defender with a swift maneuver

Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to qualify for next year’s AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.

The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.

He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as his thunderous goal blasted into the far post. The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal margin.

Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with no points.

In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1 over last-placed Macau.

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

• Indonesia failed to qualify next year’s AFC U-22 despite their winning over Singapore.

• Indonesia and Singapore participated in the AFC U-22 in Pekanbaru, Riau.

• Indonesia’s impressive performance has trounced Singapore by 2-0.

• Indonesia did not perform well but could defeat Singapore by 2-0.

• Indonesia could defeat Singapore by 2-0.

Indry : “You are so pale, are you sick? .................

Putry : “Sure. It’s very kind of you. Thanks.”

The sutable expression to complete the dialogue is….

• Would you like me to help you?

• Would I like to help me?

• Would you like to help me?

• Would you like to bring me?

• Could you bring me?

Andry : “Some of our friend will join the concert tomorrow. Would you like to go with?”

Sintya : “ ............. ,it will very interasting. I Need to refresh my mind this time.”

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is….

• I'd love to but I don't think I can come

• I'm really sorry. I already have my own plan

• Well, I'm not sure

• What a great idea!

• Not for me, thanks

Guest : “Excuse me, but…...?”

Staff : “Of course Ma’am. What can I do for you?”

Guest : “Someone just stole my purse off my shoulder outside the hotel”

Staff : “Are you OK?”

Guest : “Yes, just shaken up a bit.”

Staff : “Why don’t you sit down here and I’II call the police for you.”

Guest : “Thank you; I appreciate you help.”

Guest : “I don’t understand what the taxi driver is trying to say. Could you translate for me?”

Staff : “Of course sir, I’d be delighted to help.”

The suitable respons to complete the dialogue is….

• Could I help you

• Can you help me

• May you need my favor

• Would you need my help

• No, thanks

Guest : “Excuse me, but…...?”

Staff : “Of course Ma’am. What can I do for you?”

Guest : “Someone just stole my purse off my shoulder outside the hotel”

Staff : “Are you OK?”

Guest : “Yes, just shaken up a bit.”

Staff : “Why don’t you sit down here and I’II call the police for you.”

Guest : “Thank you; I appreciate you help.”

Guest : “I don’t understand what the taxi driver is trying to say. Could you translate for me?”

Staff : “Of course sir, I’d be delighted to help.”

“Of course Ma’am, what can I do for you?" What does the sentence mean?

• Offering a help

• Refusing a help

• Declining an offer

• Accepting an offer

• Refusing a help