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recount : biography

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

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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.


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.

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.


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

3.

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.


“…Sudirman ordered an assault on British and Dutch forces in Ambarawa.” The

Sinonym of underlined word is ….

a)

defend

b)

attack

c)

rior

d)

give up

e)

surrender

4.

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 Spanyol 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 ….

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

5.

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 Spanyol 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?

a)

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

b)

Lionel Messi is very 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

6.

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.


How old is Picasso when he died?

a)

Ninety years old

b)

Ninety one years old

c)

Ninety two years old

d)

Ninety three years old

e)

Ninety four years old

7.

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.


Why did Picasso become so popular? because ….

a)

he was the most outstanding artist of the 1990’s.

b)

he had style of cubism painting

c)

he painted in traditional style.

d)

he was son of an art teacher.

e)

he studied in art school.

8.

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.


The following statement is suitable with the text above ,except Picasso ….

a)

died at France in 1973.

b)

was born in Malaga.

c)

was famous because of his style in painting

d)

had a father who worked as match teacher.

e)

finished his study at the academy of Arts in Madrid.

9.

Atta Halilintar

Muhammad Attamimi Halilintar (Atta Halilintar) was born on November 20th, 1994. He's already been known as a public figure, entrepreneur, traveller and content creator, thanks to YouTube which, makes his content were viewed by more 300 million people who instantly made his name being famous.

He’s only 22, talented and got into the apparel industry and travel agency at a young age. Atta was born in Dumai, first child of 11 siblings from Halilintar Anofial Asmid (father) and Lenggogeni Faruk (mother). Inherited from his parents who has passion in trading and expeditions, Atta spent challenging childhood. He already travelled many places around the world. He has become a businessman since primary school. At fifth grade, he's already sold handicraft to his friend and marketing his father communication products. Among his friends, Atta is known as self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. It comes no surprise he is passionately in love with fashion and travel.


What is the purpose of the text above?

a)

To describe about Atta's personal life

b)

To tell about the way in becoming an artist

c)

To explain about someone's history

d)

To entertain the reader

10.

Atta Halilintar

Muhammad Attamimi Halilintar (Atta Halilintar) was born on November 20th, 1994. He's already been known as a public figure, entrepreneur, traveller and content creator, thanks to YouTube which, makes his content were viewed by more 300 million people who instantly made his name being famous.

He’s only 22, talented and got into the apparel industry and travel agency at a young age. Atta was born in Dumai, first child of 11 siblings from Halilintar Anofial Asmid (father) and Lenggogeni Faruk (mother). Inherited from his parents who has passion in trading and expeditions, Atta spent challenging childhood. He already travelled many places around the world. He has become a businessman since primary school. At fifth grade, he's already sold handicraft to his friend and marketing his father communication products. Among his friends, Atta is known as self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. It comes no surprise he is passionately in love with fashion and travel.


What is Atta parents' name?

a)

Asmid and Faruk

b)

Halilintar Anofial Asmid and Lenggogeni Faruk

c)

Anofial Asmid and Lenggogeni Faruk

d)

Halilintar Anofial and Faruk Lenggogeni

11.

Soekarno, born as Kusno Sosrodiharjo, was the first President of Indonesia. He was the leader of his country’s struggle for independence from the Nederland and was Indonesia’s first president from 1945-1967. He was prominent leader of Indonesia’s nationalist movement during the Dutch colonial period, and spent over a decade under Dutch detention until released by the invading Japanese forces.


Sukarno and his fellow nationalists collaborated to garner support for the Japanese war effort from the population, in exchange for Japanese aid in spreading nationalist ideas. Upon Japanese surrender, Sukarno and Hatta declared Indonesian independence on 17 August 1945, whereby Sukarno was appointed as first president. Sukarno led Indonesians in resisting Dutch re-colonization efforts via diplomatic and military means until the Dutch acknowledge of Indonesian independence in 1949.


The communicative purpose of the text is … in Indonesia’s independence

a)

describing Soekarno’s role

b)

informing who was Soekarno

c)

explaining Soekarno’s struggle

d)

presenting the effort of Soekarno

e)

retelling the historical life of Soekarno

12.

Soekarno, born as Kusno Sosrodiharjo, was the first President of Indonesia. He was the leader of his country’s struggle for independence from the Nederland and was Indonesia’s first president from 1945-1967. He was prominent leader of Indonesia’s nationalist movement during the Dutch colonial period, and spent over a decade under Dutch detention until released by the invading Japanese forces.

Sukarno and his fellow nationalists collaborated to garner support for the Japanese war effort from the population, in exchange for Japanese aid in spreading nationalist ideas. Upon Japanese surrender, Sukarno and Hatta declared Indonesian independence on 17 August 1945, whereby Sukarno was appointed as first president. Sukarno led Indonesians in resisting Dutch re-colonization efforts via diplomatic and military means until the Dutch acknowledge of Indonesian independence in 1949.


The text mainly discusses …

a)

Important leader

b)

a democratic leader

c)

A. the founding father

d)

the first Indonesian president

e)

the most charismatic leader

13.

Soekarno, born as Kusno Sosrodiharjo, was the first President of Indonesia. He was the leader of his country’s struggle for independence from the Nederland and was Indonesia’s first president from 1945-1967. He was prominent leader of Indonesia’s nationalist movement during the Dutch colonial period, and spent over a decade under Dutch detention until released by the invading Japanese forces.


Soekarno’s young name is…

a)

Susno Sosrodiharjo

b)

Guntur Soekarno Putro

c)

Kusno Sosroraharjo

d)

Kusno Soekardiharjo

e)

Kusno Sosrodiharjo

14.

Maria Sklodowska, better known as Marie Curie, was born in Warsawa in modern-day Poland on November 7, 1867. Her parents were both teachers. She was the youngest of five children. As a child, Currie took after her father, Ladislas, a math and physics instructor. She had a bright and curious mind and excellent at school. In her 11 years old, Curie lost her mother, Bronsitwa, to tuberculosis.

A top student in her secondary school, Curie could not attend the men-only University of Warsawa. She instead continued her education in Warsawa’s “Floating University”, a set of underground, informal classes held in secret. Both Curie and her sister, Bronya, dreamed of going abroad to earn official degree, but they lacked the financial resources to pay for more schooling. Undetered, Curie worked out a deal with her sister. She would work to support Bronya while she was in school. Bronya would return the favor after she completed her studies.

For roughly five years, Curie worked as a tutor and a governess. She used her spare time to study, reading about physics, chemistry and math. In 1891, Curie finally made her way to Paris where she enrolled at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Curie completed her master degree in physics in 1893 and earned another degree in mathematics the following year. Around this time, she received a commision to carry out a study on different types of steel and their magnetic properties.


The social function is … of Marie Curie

a)

to inform the works

b)

to retell the life story

c)

to explain the history

d)

to communicate the events

e)

to describe the past experience

15.

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie was born on 25 June 1936 in Parepare, South Sulawesi Province to Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and R. A. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo. His father was an agriculturist from Gorontalo descent and his mother was a Javanese noblewoman from Yogyakarta. His parents met while studying in Bogor. Habibie's father died when he was 14 years old.


Habibie is an Indonesian engineer who became the President

of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999. He succeeded Suharto who resigned in 1998. His presidency is seen as transition to the post-Suharto era. Upon becoming president, he liberalized Indonesia's press and political party laws, and held an early

democratic election in 1999, which resulted in the end of his presidency. His presidency was the third, and the shortest, after independence.


The second paragraph tells about Habibie's ...

a)

family

b)

early life

c)

career

d)

education

e)

presidency

16.

Habibie is an Indonesian engineer who became the President

of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999. He succeeded Suharto who resigned in 1998. His presidency is seen as transition to the post-Suharto era. Upon becoming president, he liberalised Indonesia's press and political party laws, and held an early

democratic election in 1999, which resul ted in the end of his presidency. His presidency was the third, and the shortest, after independence.


The text infers that Habibie is the ... president of Indonesia

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

d)

fourth

e)

last

17.

Habibie is an Indonesian engineer who became the President

of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999. He succeeded Suharto who resigned in 1998. His presidency is seen as transition to the post-Suharto era. Upon becoming president, he liberalized Indonesia's press and political party laws, and held an early

democratic election in 1999, which resulted in the end of his presidency. His presidency was the third, and the shortest, after independence.


Habibie’s presidency was … year(s).

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

e)

five

18.

Pierre Andries Tendean was born in Batavia, February 21, 1939 . He died in Jakarta, October 1, 1965. he was was a victim of the 30th September Movement (G30S) and is an Indonesian national hero. Tendean was the only son of A.L. Tendean from Minahasa and Indo (Eurasian) mother Cornet M.E. of Dutch and French descent. He … an older sister, Mitze Farre, and younger sister, Rooswidiati.

a)

was

b)

has

c)

had

d)

have

e)

was had

19.

Tendean’s father … a doctor and held posts in hospitals in Jakarta, Tasikmalaya, Cisarua, Magelang, and Semarang.

a)

is

b)

was

c)

were

d)

be

e)

been

20.

Tendean receivedbattlefield experience while in the academy when he ... to West Sumatra with his fellow cadets to participate in a military operation named "Sapta Marga".

a)

send

b)

sent

c)

is sent

d)

was sent

e)

was sending