Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

Manchester United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003 – a record fee for a player of his age. In
the 2004 FA Cup Final, he scored Manchester’s first three goals and helped them capture the
championship. In 2008, he set a franchise record for goals scored. In 2009, Real Madrid paid a
record $131 million for his service.

It was through his dad’s work as an equipment manager at a boy’s club that Ronaldo was
first introduced to the game of soccer. By the time he was 10 years old, he was already
recognized as a phenomenon – a kid who ate, slept and drank the game. “All he wanted to do as
a boy was playing football,” his godfather, Fernao Sousa, recalled for British reporters, adding,
“He loved the game so much that he’d miss meals or escape out his bedroom window with a ball
when he was supposed to be doing his homework.”

By his early teens, Ronaldo’s talent and legend had grown considerably. After a stint with
Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001. That same year, at the
tender age of 16, Ronaldo turned heads with a impressing performance against Manchester
United, wowing even his opponents with his footwork and deft skill. He made such an
impression that a number of United players asked their manager to try and sign the young player.
It wasn’t long before the club paid Ronaldo’s team more than £12 million for his services – a
record fee for a player of his age.

1. What was Ronaldo action for MU in year 2004?

a. Signed new contract
b. Scored goals to Real Madrid
c. Won FA Cup Championship
d. Got payment of $131 million for his service
e. Paid $12 million

2. We can learn from paragraph 2 that…

a. Ronaldo was a talented football player
b. Ronaldo was a very energetic football player
c. Ronaldo gained his success by his early teens
d. Ronaldo was a legendary young football player
e. Ronaldo became the youngest player in Manchester

3. “After a stint with Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001.”
(Paragraph 3. The word “signed with” can be replaced by…
a. Participated
b. Went
c. Followed
d. Joined
e. Wrote
 On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day in remembrance of
the Battle of Surabaya which started on that very date in the year 1945. The bloody battle took
place because Indonesians refused to surrender their weaponry to British army. British Army at
that time was part of the Allied Forces. The defiant Bung Tomo is the well-known revolutionary
leader who played a very important role in this battle.

It all started because of a misunderstanding between British troops in Jakarta and those in
Surabaya, under the command of Brigadier A.W.WS. Mallaby. Brigadier Mallaby already had an
agreement with Governor of East Java Mr. Surya. The agreement stated that British would not
ask Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.
However, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets all over Surabaya. The leaflet told
Indonesians to do otherwise on 27 October 1945. This action angered the Indonesian troops and
militia leaders because they felt betrayed.

On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed as he was approaching the British
troops’ post near Jembatan Merah or Red Bridge, Surabaya. There were many reports about the
death, but it was widely believed that the Brigadier was murdered by Indonesian militia. Looking
at this situation, Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in reinforcements to siege the
city.

In the early morning of 10 November 1945, British troops began to advance into
Surabaya with cover from both naval and air bombardment. Although the Indonesians defended
the city heroically, the city was conquered within 3 days and the whole battle lasted for 3 weeks.
In total, between 6,000 and 16,000 Indonesians died while casualties on the British side were
about 600 to 2000.

Battle of Surabaya caused Indonesia to lose weaponry which hampered the country’s
independence struggle. However, the battle provoked Indonesian and international mass to rally
for the country’s independence which made this battle especially important for Indonesian
national revolution.

4. What is the passage about?

a. about the battle of Surabaya d. about the biography of Brigadier Mallaby
b. about the leaflet of Indonesia e. about the strong British troops
c. about the story of surabaya

5. When did the battle take place?

a. 10 November 1945 c. 3 days after 10 November 1945
b. 27 October 1945 d. 3 weeks before 27 October 1945
e. after Indonesians surrender their weaponry to British army

6. What caused the battle?

a. British supported Indonesia to attack NICA
b. British asked Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons
c. The militia refused to sign the agreement
d. The Indonesia troop is very strong army in that time
e. Indonesia lose weaponry
 Last holiday my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Morison Hotel which is
not a long way from Malioboro. On Friday, we went to the sanctuaries in Prambanan.
There are three significant sanctuaries, the Brahmana, Siwa, and Wisnu. They are truly
stunning. We went by just Brahmana and Syiwa sanctuaries, on the grounds that Wisnu
sanctuary is being remodeled. On Saturday morning we went to Yogya Kraton.
We spent around two hours there. We were fortunate on the grounds that a brilliant and
amicable aide drove us. At that point, we proceeded with our adventure to Borobudur. We
touched base there at four p.m. At 6 p.m. we heard the declaration that the Borobudur entryway
would be closed. In the evening we left Yogyakarta by bus.

7. The content above basically talks about ...

a. The writer's trip to Yogyakarta.
b. The writer's first visit to Prambanan.
c. The writer's impression of the guide.
d. The writer's experience at Yogya Kraton.

8. The content is composed as an/an ...

a. Recount
b. Narrative
c. Report
d. Anecdote

9. What else the big temples in Prambanan?

a. Angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples.
b. Paria, brahmana, and temples.
c. Brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples.
d. Wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples.

10. Why did they visit Brahmana and Syiwa sanctuaries?

a. Because there was no wisnu temple.
b. Because wisnu temple was amazing.
c. Because wisnu temple was too small.
d. Because wisnu temple was being repaired.