Victoria Beckham was born in 1974 in England. She became famous in the 1990s as Posh Spice in the pop group The Spice Girls. After they split up, she pursued a solo singing career and fashion business. She has written two autobiographies and created her own line of sunglasses, fragrances, and fashion.
Mohammad Hatta was a prominent Indonesian independence leader. He was born in 1902 and studied in the Netherlands, where he became involved in the Indonesian independence movement. Upon returning to Indonesia, he co-founded political organizations and was repeatedly arrested by the Dutch for his nationalist activities. He became Indonesia's first vice president after independence.
Lionel
Victoria Beckham was born in 1974 in England. She became famous in the 1990s as Posh Spice in the pop group The Spice Girls. After they split up, she pursued a solo singing career and fashion business. She has written two autobiographies and created her own line of sunglasses, fragrances, and fashion.
Mohammad Hatta was a prominent Indonesian independence leader. He was born in 1902 and studied in the Netherlands, where he became involved in the Indonesian independence movement. Upon returning to Indonesia, he co-founded political organizations and was repeatedly arrested by the Dutch for his nationalist activities. He became Indonesia's first vice president after independence.
Lionel
Victoria Beckham was born in 1974 in England. She became famous in the 1990s as Posh Spice in the pop group The Spice Girls. After they split up, she pursued a solo singing career and fashion business. She has written two autobiographies and created her own line of sunglasses, fragrances, and fashion.
Mohammad Hatta was a prominent Indonesian independence leader. He was born in 1902 and studied in the Netherlands, where he became involved in the Indonesian independence movement. Upon returning to Indonesia, he co-founded political organizations and was repeatedly arrested by the Dutch for his nationalist activities. He became Indonesia's first vice president after independence.
Lionel
Victoria Beckham was born in 1974 in England. She became famous in the 1990s as Posh Spice in the pop group The Spice Girls. After they split up, she pursued a solo singing career and fashion business. She has written two autobiographies and created her own line of sunglasses, fragrances, and fashion.
Mohammad Hatta was a prominent Indonesian independence leader. He was born in 1902 and studied in the Netherlands, where he became involved in the Indonesian independence movement. Upon returning to Indonesia, he co-founded political organizations and was repeatedly arrested by the Dutch for his nationalist activities. He became Indonesia's first vice president after independence.
Lionel
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Text 1 Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion designer and businesswoman. She was born on April 17, 1974, in Essex, England. She became famous in the 1990’s with the pop group “The Spice Girls” and was known as Posh Spice. In 1999, she married the Manchester United and England footballer, David Beckham. They have four children, three sons and a daughter. After The Spice Girls split up, she pursued a solo singing career, but also started her own fashion range called dVb Style. Since this initial foray into fashion Victoria Beckham has brought out her own range of sunglasses and fragrance, entitled ‘intimately Beckham” and a range of handbags and jewelry. In addition she had written two best-selling books : one her autobiography and the other, a fashion guide.
1. What did Victoria do before being a solo singer?
A. Married to David Beckham B. Worked as fashion designer C. Joined the Spice Girls D. Created fashion style E. Wrote many books
2. We found in the text that ….
A. Victoria named her fragrance by dVb style B. Beckham is Victoria’s autobiography C. Beckham is Victoria’s brand for her fragrance D. Posh Spice is the title of her new album E. Spice Girls is Victoria’s label for her wardrobe
3. Based on the text, what do we know about Victoria?
A. She is an ordinary woman B. She is a multi-talented woman C. She designed The Spice Girls D. She married to an ordinary person E. She arranged many songs for the spice girls
4. ‘After The Spice Girls split up’. The synonym of the underlined word is …. A. Separated B. Joined C. Combined D. Worked together E. Coordinated
5. “Intimately Beckham” is the title of her ….
A. Autobiography B. Sunglasses and fragrance C. Fashion guide D. Books E. Songwriter
Text 2 Mohammad Hatta Every year has its great men and women who are remembered for what they have done for their country. One of Indonesia’s great men is Dr. Mohammad Hatta. He was a man with a deep love for his country and people. Dr. Mohammad Hatta was born in Bukittinggi on August 12th, 1902. While still in junior high school in Bukittinggi, he became interested in politics and joined the League of Young Sumatrans. He left Bukittinggi to study in Batavia. Then he went to the Netherlands. He studied economics and gained a doctorate degree there. During his stay there he was active in the national Movement. Because of his activities, he was arrested. In 1923 Hatta returned to Indonesia. He joined a political organization called “Pendidikan Nasional Indonesia”. One of its goals was to develop political awareness among the Indonesian people. His activities again led to his arrest. The colonial government exiled him to Boven Digul, and later to Banda Naira. Shortly before the Japanese invasion. He was brought back to Java. When the Japanese surrendered in August 1945, Soekarno and hatta proclaimed Indonesia’s Independence. Hatta became the first vice-president of the Republic of Indonesia. In 1956 Hatta resigned as vice-president and devoted himself to writing. On march 14, 1981, dr. mohammad Hatta passed away in Jakarta. Nowadays, he is no longer living among us. However, his spirit of loving the country and nation is one of the reason why he is well remembered.
6. In 1956 Hatta resigned as vice-president….
The synonym of the underlined is … A. Surrendered B. Maintained C. Kept in position D. Became E. Brought
7. What made Moh. Hatta arrested?
A. Because he was exiled to Boven Digul B. Because he studied in Netherlands C. Because he was vice-president D. Because he was active in the national movement E. Because he was born in Bukittinggi
8. What is the main idea of paragraph four?
A. The Japanese invasion B. Moh Hatta was exiled to Boven Digul C. Moh. Hatta activities in political organization D. The nationalist movement E. The study in Netherlands
9. ‘He is no longer living among us’
What does ‘us’ refer to? A. Sumatra people B. Indonesia people C. Digul people D. Netherlands people E. Batavia people
10. ‘Dr. Moh. Hatta passed away in 1981.
What is the synonym of passed away? A. Lived again B. Died C. Kept the position D. Brought back E. Joined in 11. What is the main idea of paragraph four? A. The Japanese invasion B. Moh Hatta was exiled to Boven Digul C. Moh. Hatta activities in political organization D. The nationalist movement E. The study in Netherlands 12. Which statement is not true based on the text? A. Moh Hatta gained his doctorate in Netherlands B. Moh. Hatta was arrested by colonial government only once C. Japanese brought Moh. Hatta back to java D. Moh. Hatta became the first vice-president in Indonesia E. He was founding father of Indonesia
13. How long did he live?
A. Seventy B. Seventy four C. Seventy seven D. Seventy nine E. Eighty
14. What was his first political party?
A. PNI B. PDI C. League of Jong Sumatran Bond D. Jong Java E. Jong Ambon
15. Where did he get his education first?
A. In Bukittinggi B. In Batavia C. In Netherland D. In Digul E. In Banda Neira
Text 3 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.
16. 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 17. 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 a 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
Text 4 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.
18. Why did Picasso become so popular? Because ….
A. He was the most outstanding artist of the 1990’s. B. He was known for his great paintings. C. He painted in traditional style. D. He was son of an art teacher. E. He studied in art school.
Text 5 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.
19. The main idea of paragraph 2 is....
A. It is talk about Atta's journey in becoming an artist B. It is talk about Atta parents' name C. It is talk about Atta's business D. It is talk about Atta's product E. it is talk about fashion and travel
20. What did you learn from Atta’s life story?
A. We have to become a Youtuber B. We have to never give up for problems in our life C. We must keep promises that we made D. We have to have some businesses E. We have to learn about his journey
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[FREE PDF sample] (Ebook) Environmental Criminology and Crime Analysis by Richard Wortley (Editor), Michael Townsley (Editor) ISBN 9781138891135, 1138891134 ebooks
Office of The Court Administrator, Complainant, vs. Hon. Evelyn A. Atienza-Turla, Presiding Judge, Branch 40, Regional Trial Court, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, Respondent
