Stone Jumping

            If you go to Western Sumatra, don’t forget to visit Nias Island where there are many unique traditions and culture. Nias has a different atmosphere from other islands. Everthing about Nias will attract you to visit.

            Hombo or stone jumping is one of the greatest performance there. It has made Nias famous not only in Indonesia but also in foreign countries.

            Almost all villages there have a large stone to do this tradition. It is called megalithic stone. It shape is like a pyramid with a flat surface.

            This stone is used to train people to be stronger in life. The jumper has to know how to do it well. The jumpers who can jump well are indicated as mature persons because they have been smart in technique and can avoid accident.

Questions : “It shape is like a pyramid...” (Paragraph 3). The underlined word has the same meaning with...

Pink Beach

            Pink Beach or Pantai Merah Muda is one of the beaches in Komodo island, East Nusa Tenggara. The beach is called Pink Beach because the sand beach is pink. The pink color of its beach is a mixture of white sand beach colors mixed with crushed coral, shells, calcium carbonate from marine invertebrates that are very small, and also Foraminifera, microscopic amoeba that has a red body shell.

At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. No fewer than 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and 70 species of sponge can be found here. Having so much marine life, this place is a proper spot for snorkeling and diving for sea sports lovers.

Questions : Which statement is true according to first paragraph?...

Pink Beach

            Pink Beach or Pantai Merah Muda is one of the beaches in Komodo island, East Nusa Tenggara. The beach is called Pink Beach because the sand beach is pink. The pink color of its beach is a mixture of white sand beach colors mixed with crushed coral, shells, calcium carbonate from marine invertebrates that are very small, and also Foraminifera, microscopic amoeba that has a red body shell.

            At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. No fewer than 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and 70 species of sponge can be found here. Having so much marine life, this place is a proper spot for snorkeling and diving for sea sports lovers.

Questions : At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. The underlined word has similar meaning with….

I began my first job in Januari of 2015 Honda Japan Invesment Company as an intern. After six-month internship, I officialy joined Honda as a full time employee. In December of that year, I was promoted to be an administration officer, and I worked in the administration department for the next two years. My main responsibilities in the administration department were purchasing facilities and stationery, selecting local vendors through publick bidding, issuing invitation letters for Japan colleagues, booking air plane tikets, hotels and selecting travel agents.

            The most valueable thing I learned from this job is how to work in multinational company like Honda. I learned how to organize my daily schedule,how to arrange administrative servive for my colleagues effficienly and effectively, how to communicate and cooperate with people who come from different culturan background.

Questions : When did the writer get promotion in the administration department?...

I began my first job in Januari of 2015 Honda Japan Invesment Company as an intern. After six-month internship, I officialy joined Honda as a full time employee. In December of that year, I was promoted to be an administration officer, and I worked in the administration department for the next two years. My main responsibilities in the administration department were purchasing facilities and stationery, selecting local vendors through publick bidding, issuing invitation letters for Japan colleagues, booking air plane tikets, hotels and selecting travel agents.

            The most valueable thing I learned from this job is how to work in multinational company like Honda. I learned how to organize my daily schedule,how to arrange administrative servive for my colleagues effficienly and effectively, how to communicate and cooperate with people who come from different culturan background.

Questions : Which one is not the responsibility of the writer in administration department?...

Came Late to school

            Last Wednesday, I came late to my school because I played playstation untill 2.00 am in the night. Because of that I woke up late.

            I woke up about 6.30 am and the class would be begun at 7.00 am. I ran to bathroom to take a bath. I usually had a breakfast after took a bath, but in that day I did not do that.

            I always went to school by my motorcycle. But in that day, I forgot where I put the key. So, I went to the school by public transportation. It made me took a longer time. I arrived at school at 7.15 am, I ran to my class but I saw my teacher has stood in front of the class to teach. I entered to my class and of course my teacher was angry to me because I came late.

            It was my bad experience and I hoped I would not do that again.

Questions : Why did the writer come late to school?...

Came Late to school

            Last Wednesday, I came late to my school because I played playstation untill 2.00 am in the night. Because of that I woke up late.

            I woke up about 6.30 am and the class would be begun at 7.00 am. I ran to bathroom to take a bath. I usually had a breakfast after took a bath, but in that day I did not do that.

            I always went to school by my motorcycle. But in that day, I forgot where I put the key. So, I went to the school by public transportation. It made me took a longer time. I arrived at school at 7.15 am, I ran to my class but I saw my teacher has stood in front of the class to teach. I entered to my class and of course my teacher was angry to me because I came late.

            It was my bad experience and I hoped I would not do that again.

Questions : What happen when the writer arrived at school?

Björn Rune Borg was born on June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden, to parents Rune and Margarethe. Initially a hockey fan, Borg wasn't fond of tennis. At age 9 when his father brought home a tennis racket he had won as a prize in a ping-pong tournament.

            Borg caught the attention of tennis coach Percy Rosberg and began making regular three-hour round-trip train rides to meet with the instructor. He won his first tournament at age 11, and at 13 he won both the 13-and 14-year-old divisions of the Sweden National Junior Championships. His career on the upswing, he dropped out of school to devote himself to training full time.

            Borg qualified for the Swedish Davis Cup team at age 15 and won both of his singles matches. After becoming the 1972 Wimbledon junior champion and winning events in Berlin, Barcelona and Miami, he chose to be a professional tennis player.

            Borg first rose to prominence at Wimbledon in 1973, when adoring female fans lined up to get a glimpse of the handsome, mysterious Swede. His long blond hair tucked beneath a headband, Borg featured a distinct playing style with his two-handed backhand and topspin-heavy ground strokes. He won his first tournament just days before his 18th birthday, and two weeks later he became the youngest winner of the French Open.

Questions : What is the text about?

Björn Rune Borg was born on June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden, to parents Rune and Margarethe. Initially a hockey fan, Borg wasn't fond of tennis. At age 9 when his father brought home a tennis racket he had won as a prize in a ping-pong tournament.

            Borg caught the attention of tennis coach Percy Rosberg and began making regular three-hour round-trip train rides to meet with the instructor. He won his first tournament at age 11, and at 13 he won both the 13-and 14-year-old divisions of the Sweden National Junior Championships. His career on the upswing, he dropped out of school to devote himself to training full time.

            Borg qualified for the Swedish Davis Cup team at age 15 and won both of his singles matches. After becoming the 1972 Wimbledon junior champion and winning events in Berlin, Barcelona and Miami, he chose to be a professional tennis player.

            Borg first rose to prominence at Wimbledon in 1973, when adoring female fans lined up to get a glimpse of the handsome, mysterious Swede. His long blond hair tucked beneath a headband, Borg featured a distinct playing style with his two-handed backhand and topspin-heavy ground strokes. He won his first tournament just days before his 18th birthday, and two weeks later he became the youngest winner of the French Open.

Questions : When did Borg decide to be a professional tennis player?....

Björn Rune Borg was born on June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden, to parents Rune and Margarethe. Initially a hockey fan, Borg wasn't fond of tennis. At age 9 when his father brought home a tennis racket he had won as a prize in a ping-pong tournament.

            Borg caught the attention of tennis coach Percy Rosberg and began making regular three-hour round-trip train rides to meet with the instructor. He won his first tournament at age 11, and at 13 he won both the 13-and 14-year-old divisions of the Sweden National Junior Championships. His career on the upswing, he dropped out of school to devote himself to training full time.

            Borg qualified for the Swedish Davis Cup team at age 15 and won both of his singles matches. After becoming the 1972 Wimbledon junior champion and winning events in Berlin, Barcelona and Miami, he chose to be a professional tennis player.

            Borg first rose to prominence at Wimbledon in 1973, when adoring female fans lined up to get a glimpse of the handsome, mysterious Swede. His long blond hair tucked beneath a headband, Borg featured a distinct playing style with his two-handed backhand and topspin-heavy ground strokes. He won his first tournament just days before his 18th birthday, and two weeks later he became the youngest winner of the French Open.

Questions : Which of the following phrases is synonymous with the word “fond of” in paragraph one?...

Princess Diana Spencer was born on July 1st, 1961, near Sandringham, England. She was the daughter of Earl Spencer. She grew up as shy girl. Unfortunately, her parents got divorced when she was six years old. Diana lived with her father who won custody of the children.

            While studying at school, Diana was not so bright on the academic front. She did very well in swimming. After graduating from school, she got a job as a nanny and part time cook. Later she became an assistant at Young England Kindergarten.

Diana married Prince Charles on July 29th, 1981. Their royal wedding was very popular around the world. They had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Although people thought they had they had dream marriage, they got divorced in 1996. Diana died on August 31st, 1997, a Paris tunel. She sustained injuries in a car crash in Paris. She remembered as the “People’s Princess” because of her popularity and humanitarian efforts.

Questions : What is the purpose of the text?

Princess Diana Spencer was born on July 1st, 1961, near Sandringham, England. She was the daughter of Earl Spencer. She grew up as shy girl. Unfortunately, her parents got divorced when she was six years old. Diana lived with her father who won custody of the children.

            While studying at school, Diana was not so bright on the academic front. She did very well in swimming. After graduating from school, she got a job as a nanny and part time cook. Later she became an assistant at Young England Kindergarten.

Diana married Prince Charles on July 29th, 1981. Their royal wedding was very popular around the world. They had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Although people thought they had they had dream marriage, they got divorced in 1996. Diana died on August 31st, 1997, a Paris tunel. She sustained injuries in a car crash in Paris. She remembered as the “People’s Princess” because of her popularity and humanitarian efforts.

Questions : What people remmember Princess Diana?

Princess Diana Spencer was born on July 1st, 1961, near Sandringham, England. She was the daughter of Earl Spencer. She grew up as shy girl. Unfortunately, her parents got divorced when she was six years old. Diana lived with her father who won custody of the children.

            While studying at school, Diana was not so bright on the academic front. She did very well in swimming. After graduating from school, she got a job as a nanny and part time cook. Later she became an assistant at Young England Kindergarten.

Diana married Prince Charles on July 29th, 1981. Their royal wedding was very popular around the world. They had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Although people thought they had they had dream marriage, they got divorced in 1996. Diana died on August 31st, 1997, a Paris tunel. She sustained injuries in a car crash in Paris. She remembered as the “People’s Princess” because of her popularity and humanitarian efforts.

Questions : From the text, we can conclude that?

Personel Manager

PT. BUKALAPAK

Jakarta, 1000001

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I would like to apply for the vacant position as Accounting staff you need, as advertised in Kompas Februari 21st, 2020. Having read all through the job description. I am confident that I have all required skills and experience to successfully fill the role. I graduated from Vocational School and having high motivation to develope, able to work independenly as well as in a team, and I can work in high pressure, any place and any time.

For your concideration I enclose my Experiences, CV and last photograph. You can contact me on 085801012345 to arrange an interview. I look forward to hearing from you

Your sincerely,

Fadilah Anggraini

Questions : I am confident that I have all required skills and experience to successfully fill the role.

The underlined word has the same meaning with....

Personel Manager

PT. BUKALAPAK

Jakarta, 1000001

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I would like to apply for the vacant position as Accounting staff you need, as advertised in Kompas Februari 21st, 2020. Having read all through the job description. I am confident that I have all required skills and experience to successfully fill the role. I graduated from Vocational School and having high motivation to develope, able to work independenly as well as in a team, and I can work in high pressure, any place and any time.

For your concideration I enclose my Experiences, CV and last photograph. You can contact me on 085801012345 to arrange an interview. I look forward to hearing from you

Your sincerely,

Fadilah Anggraini

Questions : What will the Personel Manager probably do after reading the letter?

Danda : Hey man, why you come to school almost late?

Guntur : Because, my bike had a trouble with tire

Danda : What happen with your bike?

Guntur : Due to punctured by a nail, my bike is flat tire

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Questions : Why did Guntur come late to school?

Dila : Let’s go bowling tonight.

Nina : Sorry, I can’t. I’m meeting a friend for dinner.

Dila : Why don’t we go skiing on next Saturday?

Nina : Sounds like a good idea. Where do you want to go?

Dila : Why don’t you come with me to Sidney?

Nina : Thanks, but I’ve already been there.

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Questions : What does Dila suggest to Nina for next week?

Nayla : We’re going to the Italian restaurant. Would you care to join us?

Anita : I’d love to, but I’m afraid I have another appointment this evening. Maybe

another time.

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Questions : Does Anita accept Nayla’s invitation?

Cici : Hei, what are you doing?

Umi : I am preparing for my English Practice Exam on Monday next week? What’going on?

Cici : I need a partner on my way to Jakarta tomorrow. My father is sick and now hospitalized in RSCM. I hope I won’t go there alone.

Umi : I am sorry to hear that. But, unfortunately I can help you. I am so busy this week.

Cici : It’s Ok. Not at all.

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Questions : What is Cici doing?

Candra : Why are we in hurry?

Wahyu : If I don’t walk fast, we will come late at the party.

Candra : Fine, but please slow down a bit, we still have a plenty of time.

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Questions : Does Candra accept Wahyu’s suggestion?

The glorious Idul Fitri day may be over but the holiday atmosphere is still high in the air. As an addition to the annual mudik custom, many people use his national holiday as an opportunity to explore some unfamiliar places and embark on a family holiday.

            Approaching the end of the Muslim festive season, travel search site, Wego, has recently revealed insights into Indonesian travel trends for this year’s Idul Fitri. Wego Indonesia managing director Graham Hills said that Indonesians searched for domestic trips is greater in numbers this year.

            “Domestic travel trends more than tripled this year. Yogyakarta took over from last year’s top destination of Bandung for hotel searches, and the city features as one of the most notable movers this year, increasing 78 percent over 2014,” Hills explained.

            He also said that even though Bali featured as the number one domestic destination for the past two years, this year the island only occupied the fourth position with flight searches to Yogyakarta escalating by 342 percent.

            Regarding accommodation options, Indonesians tended to seek higher ranked properties, while taking advantage of cheaper airfares. In 2014, more than half of Wego’s Indonesian users sought three-star accommodation listings, but surprisingly this year we’ve seen a shift toward higher rated hotels. Domestic airfare searches rallied in mid-June, and while average hotel rates seemed to trend a little higher closer to Idul Fitri, the overall average price of airfares were around ten percent lower this year,” Hills continued.

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Questions : What is the topic of the text?

The glorious Idul Fitri day may be over but the holiday atmosphere is still high in the air. As an addition to the annual mudik custom, many people use his national holiday as an opportunity to explore some unfamiliar places and embark on a family holiday.

            Approaching the end of the Muslim festive season, travel search site, Wego, has recently revealed insights into Indonesian travel trends for this year’s Idul Fitri. Wego Indonesia managing director Graham Hills said that Indonesians searched for domestic trips is greater in numbers this year.

            “Domestic travel trends more than tripled this year. Yogyakarta took over from last year’s top destination of Bandung for hotel searches, and the city features as one of the most notable movers this year, increasing 78 percent over 2014,” Hills explained.

            He also said that even though Bali featured as the number one domestic destination for the past two years, this year the island only occupied the fourth position with flight searches to Yogyakarta escalating by 342 percent.

            Regarding accommodation options, Indonesians tended to seek higher ranked properties, while taking advantage of cheaper airfares. In 2014, more than half of Wego’s Indonesian users sought three-star accommodation listings, but surprisingly this year we’ve seen a shift toward higher rated hotels. Domestic airfare searches rallied in mid-June, and while average hotel rates seemed to trend a little higher closer to Idul Fitri, the overall average price of airfares were around ten percent lower this year,” Hills continued.

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Questions : According to Graham Hills, this year, … in the site.

            The glorious Idul Fitri day may be over but the holiday atmosphere is still high in the air. As an addition to the annual mudik custom, many people use his national holiday as an opportunity to explore some unfamiliar places and embark on a family holiday.

            Approaching the end of the Muslim festive season, travel search site, Wego, has recently revealed insights into Indonesian travel trends for this year’s Idul Fitri. Wego Indonesia managing director Graham Hills said that Indonesians searched for domestic trips is greater in numbers this year.

            “Domestic travel trends more than tripled this year. Yogyakarta took over from last year’s top destination of Bandung for hotel searches, and the city features as one of the most notable movers this year, increasing 78 percent over 2014,” Hills explained.

            He also said that even though Bali featured as the number one domestic destination for the past two years, this year the island only occupied the fourth position with flight searches to Yogyakarta escalating by 342 percent.

            Regarding accommodation options, Indonesians tended to seek higher ranked properties, while taking advantage of cheaper airfares. In 2014, more than half of Wego’s Indonesian users sought three-star accommodation listings, but surprisingly this year we’ve seen a shift toward higher rated hotels. Domestic airfare searches rallied in mid-June, and while average hotel rates seemed to trend a little higher closer to Idul Fitri, the overall average price of airfares were around ten percent lower this year,” Hills continued.

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Questions : The underlined word in sentence,”... and the city features ...,”(paragraph 3) refers to....

Putra : Tomorrow night I will have a party to celebrate my graduation from Electrical Department Semarang State University. ...?

Putri : I’d love to but I have an appointment to pick up my cousin at the airport tomorrow night.

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Nela : Do you think it is better to have a job than to be jobless?

Kiky : ...…

Nela : That’s true. We should work hard to be successful in our life.

Jhon : … That is my ideal since I was in Junior High school.

Albert : Why do you really like the profession?

John : Because by taking that profession I can help many people who are sick and have health problem.

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Diki : What are you going to do after school next Saturday, Danda ? 

Danda :Nothing special, I think. Do you have some interesting for next Saturday?

Diki : Sure, It’s my birthday. ....?

Danda : By all means. I’ll ask my sister to accompany me

Rahmi : What do you think about this dress ?

Dina : ... because the color is very soft.

Rahmi : Thanks. That’s very kind of you to say so.

Dina : You’re welcome.

Tika : Hey, you look so serious. What is the matter ?

Tiwi : Oh. I am just thinking about something.

Tika : What is it about ?

Tiwi : I am thinking about....

Tika : Wow, Sounds Great !

What should we do if your facebook account is hacked by someone? Here is what to do to make your account in secure.

1. Firstly, pick “setting” then go to “security”

2. Secondly, log in and use direct link to change or reset your password.

3. Then, if the hacker has changed your password, report “compromized account”.

4. After that, don’t forget to check suspicious applications, then remove them.

5. Add your phone number to make it safer.

What is the topic of the text? 

What should we do if your facebook account is hacked by someone? Here is what to do to make your account in secure.

1. Firstly, pick “setting” then go to “security”

2. Secondly, log in and use direct link to change or reset your password.

3. Then, if the hacker has changed your password, report “compromized account”.

4. After that, don’t forget to check suspicious applications, then remove them.

5. Add your phone number to make it safer.

What should we do if there is a suspicious application? 

What should we do if your facebook account is hacked by someone? Here is what to do to make your account in secure.

1. Firstly, pick “setting” then go to “security”

2. Secondly, log in and use direct link to change or reset your password.

3. Then, if the hacker has changed your password, report “compromized account”.

4. After that, don’t forget to check suspicious applications, then remove them.

5. Add your phone number to make it safer.

How can you make your Facebook account more secure? 

What should we do if your facebook account is hacked by someone? Here is what to do to make your account in secure.

1. Firstly, pick “setting” then go to “security”

2. Secondly, log in and use direct link to change or reset your password.

3. Then, if the hacker has changed your password, report “compromized account”.

4. After that, don’t forget to check suspicious applications, then remove them.

5. Add your phone number to make it safer.

“After that, don’t forget to check suspicious applications, then remove them”.

The underlined word refers to? 

Follow these following steps to reset your facebook account due to forgotten password:

1.     Firstly, click on the forgotten account button on the right hand side of the login page.

2.     Then, search for your account on the “find account” page. Type either your username, email, or phone number in the box provided.

3.     When you see your account, confirm it by clicking “this is my account”.

4.     After that, reset your password. Don’t forget to indicate how you want to receive your code. If you choose email, you’ll get the code in your inbox.

When you get a notification in your email, click the link provided in your email to have password reset.

What is the text talked about? 

Follow these following steps to reset your facebook account due to forgotten password:

1.     Firstly, click on the forgotten account button on the right hand side of the login page.

2.     Then, search for your account on the “find account” page. Type either your username, email, or phone number in the box provided.

3.     When you see your account, confirm it by clicking “this is my account”.

4.     After that, reset your password. Don’t forget to indicate how you want to receive your code. If you choose email, you’ll get the code in your inbox.

When you get a notification in your email, click the link provided in your email to have password reset.

How can you receive the new code? 

Follow these following steps to reset your facebook account due to forgotten password:

1.     Firstly, click on the forgotten account button on the right hand side of the login page.

2.     Then, search for your account on the “find account” page. Type either your username, email, or phone number in the box provided.

3.     When you see your account, confirm it by clicking “this is my account”.

4.     After that, reset your password. Don’t forget to indicate how you want to receive your code. If you choose email, you’ll get the code in your inbox.

5.     When you get a notification in your email, click the link provided in your email to have password reset.

The underlined word in sentence,”... how you want to receive your code.” (Step 4), has a similar

meaning with .... 

Follow these following steps to reset your facebook account due to forgotten password:

1.     Firstly, click on the forgotten account button on the right hand side of the login page.

2.     Then, search for your account on the “find account” page. Type either your username, email, or phone number in the box provided.

3.     When you see your account, confirm it by clicking “this is my account”.

4.     After that, reset your password. Don’t forget to indicate how you want to receive your code. If you choose email, you’ll get the code in your inbox.

5.     When you get a notification in your email, click the link provided in your email to have password reset.

“... confirm it by clicking...” The underlined word refers to? 

Announcement

To all students of Yabos Vocational School,

Art Contest and Exhibition will be started on Wednesday, 22 March 2023.

The students must register themselves in student council room by Friday, 01 March 2023 at 2 p.m.

What is the topic of the announcement ?

Announcement

            Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Purwojaya Ekspres. It is an executive train that will take 5 hour to Gambir - Jakarta. It is a smoke free train, so passenger are not allowed to smoke on the train. If you need any services, you can ask our crew. Please guard all your belongings and your precious things. We are not responsible if there is anything lost on the train.

            Please sit at your numbered seat because our crew will check your ticket. Have a nice trip. Thank you.

What is the topic of the announcement ?

Ina : You look pale, Dita. Are you OK?

Dita : Suddenly I got a stomach ache.

Diki : I see. You should she the doctor. Come on I’ll accompany you.

The italicized sentence expresses….

42.

1. Decided to apply for the job.

2. I saw an interesting job advertised in the newspaper last week.

3. Then, I went to the address in the advertisement.

4. I telephoned the company to see if the job was still vacant.

5. The next morning I put on my best set of clothes.

6. They told me to come to the office the next day for an interview.

7. After asking me a lot of questions, the manager offered me the job.

8. I was asked to go into the manager’s office.

The best arrangement of the sentences to make a good paragraph is….

Although the telephone was patented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, the first transatlantic telephone cable went into operation eighty years later.

When did the transatlantic telephone cable go into operation?

Toni left for Bandung this morning.

What did you say?

At present, aeroplaners are playing a very important role to …. (45) …. one place to another. People can go round the world just in a two-day flight by the world’s first supersonic airliner, Concorde, wich …. (46) …. at a height of over 18.000 meters and …. (47)…. a speed of over 2.000 km per hour.

Which one word to fill in the blank space number (45), following the up text.

At present, aeroplaners are playing a very important role to …. (45) …. one place to another. People can go round the world just in a two-day flight by the world’s first supersonic airliner, Concorde, wich …. (46) …. at a height of over 18.000 meters and …. (47)…. a speed of over 2.000 km per hour.

Which one word to fill in the blank space number (46), following the up text.

At present, aeroplaners are playing a very important role to …. (45) …. one place to another. People can go round the world just in a two-day flight by the world’s first supersonic airliner, Concorde, wich …. (46) …. at a height of over 18.000 meters and …. (47)…. a speed of over 2.000 km per hour.

Which one word to fill in the blank space number (47), following the up text.

Uday and Qusay are dead and the delighted British and American governments suggest that Iraq will be a safe place. Yes, the Iraqis may well feel safer. And with the dictator’s sons out of the way forever, Iraqis are more confident about continuing the resistance against the American occupies.

            Shortly before their deaths were announced, Richard Gephardt, Democrat presidential hopeful, delivered a blistering attack on Bush’s foreign policy which was driven, he said, by “machismo” and “arrogant unilateralism”. Bush, he continued, treated U.S. allies “like so many files on America’s windshield”. He added: “Foreign policy isn’t a John Wayne movie.”

            The attack on the villa where Saddam’s sons were hiding might be seen as driving home the point. Instead, the announcement that they had been killed by the U.S. troops in a shoot-out is welcomed by Tony Blair as “great news”.

The main idea of paragraph 3 is that….

Uday and Qusay are dead and the delighted British and American governments suggest that Iraq will be a safe place. Yes, the Iraqis may well feel safer. And with the dictator’s sons out of the way forever, Iraqis are more confident about continuing the resistance against the American occupies.

            Shortly before their deaths were announced, Richard Gephardt, Democrat presidential hopeful, delivered a blistering attack on Bush’s foreign policy which was driven, he said, by “machismo” and “arrogant unilateralism”. Bush, he continued, treated U.S. allies “like so many files on America’s windshield”. He added: “Foreign policy isn’t a John Wayne movie.”

            The attack on the villa where Saddam’s sons were hiding might be seen as driving home the point. Instead, the announcement that they had been killed by the U.S. troops in a shoot-out is welcomed by Tony Blair as “great news”.

Which statement is correct according to the text?

Uday and Qusay are dead and the delighted British and American governments suggest that Iraq will be a safe place. Yes, the Iraqis may well feel safer. And with the dictator’s sons out of the way forever, Iraqis are more confident about continuing the resistance against the American occupies.

            Shortly before their deaths were announced, Richard Gephardt, Democrat presidential hopeful, delivered a blistering attack on Bush’s foreign policy which was driven, he said, by “machismo” and “arrogant unilateralism”. Bush, he continued, treated U.S. allies “like so many files on America’s windshield”. He added: “Foreign policy isn’t a John Wayne movie.”

            The attack on the villa where Saddam’s sons were hiding might be seen as driving home the point. Instead, the announcement that they had been killed by the U.S. troops in a shoot-out is welcomed by Tony Blair as “great news”.

“The attacked on the villa where Saddam’s son’s were hiding might be seen as driving home the point.” (Paragraph 3) The underlined word refer to ....