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Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman Saleh also
became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA. While still a student, he was appointed
assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA, Abdulrachman Saleh continued his
work at the lab while having his own medical practice.
Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta, Surabaya,
Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically in physiology, in 1958, the
University of Indonesia bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father of Physiology).
Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organizations like Boy
Scouts and Indonesia MudA. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and co-founded theVerenigde Oosterse
Radio Omroep (VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who established the Voice of Free
Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of Indonesia’s independence to the world.

1. Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the title Father of Physiology because ….

A. he was a lecturer in the Medical faculty of the University of Indonesia
B. he was a lecturer as well as a doctor
C. he had significant contribution in physiology
D. he was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia E. he was a professor in physiology
2.. The main idea of the first paragraph is that Abdulrachman Saleh …
A. had his own medical practice,
B. studied at the medical school in STOVIA.
C. became a doctor because of his family.
D. was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology.
E. started his career as a doctor in STOVIA.
3. Besides medicine, Abdulrachman also had a special interest in ….
A. laboratorium assistance
B. student organizations
C. aeroplane designing
D. broadcasting
E. politics

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) — Astronomer and Scientist. Galileo developed a superior telescope and
made many significant discoveries in astronomy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the inquisition
for his support for the Copernican theory that the sun was at the centre of the solar system.
Galileo was born in Florence, Italy in 1564 to a poor but noble family His parents recognized their child’s
innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educateD. At his father’s insistence,
Galileo studied the profitable career of medicinE. But, at the University of Pisa, Galileo became fascinated
in a wide range of subjects. He was also critical of many of Aristotle’s teaching which had dominated
education for the past 2,000 years.
Galileo was appointed to be a mathematics professor at the University of Pisa, but his strident criticisms
of Aristotle left him isolated among his contemporaries. After three years of persecution, he resigned and
went to the University of Padua, where he taught maths. His entertaining lectures attracted a large
following and he was able to spend the next 18 years pursuing his interests in astronomy and mechanics.
4. Something that we can learn from Galileo Galilei’s biography is …
A. We must always believe whatever the society believes to avoid getting persecuted.
B. We must never go against the believe of the society to avoid getting imprisoned.
C. We should believe in something and stay faithful to it no matter how hard
D. We must sacrifice everything to get ourselves educated.
E. We should spend 18 years to pursue our interests.
5. From the fact that Galileo Galilei was imprisoned for supporting the Copernican theory, which later was
proven to be true, we know that Galileo Galilei was …
A. Reckless
B. Stubborn
C. Tenacious
D. Arrogant
E. Foolish
6. According to the biography, why did Galileo Galilei resign from his teaching job at the University of
Pisa?
A. He had attracted many followers.
B. He was persecuted for three years
C. He was appointed as a mathematics professor.
D. He had a better offer from the University of Padua.
E. He wanted to pursue his interests in astronomy and mechanics.
7. “His parents recognized their child’s innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him
educated.” (Paragraph 2). The underlined word “innate” is closest in meaning to …
A. Acquired
B. Ingenious
C. Multiple
D. Inborn
E. Strident

If you have an opportunity to trave to Europe, especially Germany, then take your time to visit
Berlin. Many places are worth visiting, such as the Reichstag.

The Reichstag is an internationally recognizable symbol of democracy and the current home of
the German parliament. Every year, thousands of guests visit the Reichstag-and with good
reason: it is not often that you can enjoy such an amazing panorama while, just beneath your
feet, the political decisions of tomorrow are being made. Both as an architectural wonder and a
historical testimony, the Reichstag has an important role to play in Berlin.

The original building was designed by Paul Wallot and modelled after the Memorial Hall in
Philadelphia. Decorative motifs, sculptures and mosaics were contributed by the artist Otto
lessing. The Reichstag was completed in 1894 although it didn’t acquire its iconic dedication to
“the German People” until 1916 when the words Dem Deutschen Volke were inscribed on its
facade.

The Reichstag is easily accessible by public transport as it is situated just a short distance from
Berlin’s main rail station, the Hauptbahnhof. The number 100 bus, which provides an unrivalled
sightseeing opportunity along its route between the Zoo Station in the West and Alexanderplatz
in the East, also stops at the Reichstag, as does the M41.
The nearest U-Bahn station to the Reichstag is the Bundestag. It is the middle station of only
three stations on what is surely Berlin’s shortest U-Bahn line which runs between the
Hauptbahnhof and Brandenburger Tor.

8. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. To promote Berlin as a must visit in Europe.
B. To see the symbol of democracy in Germany.
C. To tell readers about the Reichstag.
D. To describe furniture inside the Reichstag.
E. To let people know about how good Otto Lessing was as an artist..

9. What amazing thing can visitor see in the Reichstag?

A. Germany’s future political decisions which are being made.
B. Decorative motifs and sculptures made by Paul Wallot.
C. The architectural wonder designed by the artist Otto Lessing.
D. The political debate about the past which has been made.
E. The last aristocracy that decided to rebuild the Reichstag.

The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 17 August 1945. The
document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-
president respectively the following day. The draft was prepared only a few hours earlier on the night of
16 August 1945 by Sukarno, Hatta, and Soebardjo, at the house of Rear-Admiral Tadashi Maeda.

The wording of the proclamation had been discussed at length and had to balance both conflicting
internal Indonesian and Japanese interests. Sukarno drafted the final proclamation which balanced the
interests of both the members of the youth movement and the Japanese. The term ‘TRANSFER OF
POWER’ was used in Indonesian to satisfy Japanese interests to appear that it was an administrative
transfer of power, although the term used ‘pemindahan kekuasaan’ could be perceived to mean political
power. The wording ‘BY CAREFUL MEANS’ related to preventing conflict with members of the youth
movement. The wording ‘IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME’ was used to meet the needs of all
Indonesians for independence.

Initially the proclamation was to be announced at Djakarta central square, but the military had been sent
to monitor the area, so the venue was changed to Sukarno's house at Pegangsaan Timur 56. The
proclamation was heard throughout the country because the text was secretly broadcast by Indonesian
radio personnel using the transmitters of the Jakarta Broadcasting Station.

10. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. The location of the proclamation.

B. The night before the proclamation.
C. The term ‘TRANSFER OF POWER’.
D. Word choice in the text of proclamation.
E. The preparation of Indonesian independence.

11. “the text was  secretly  broadcast” (Par. 3). The underlined word has similar meaning to ….

A. continuously
B. formally
C. openly
D. publicly
E. quietly
 The Battle of Ambarawa

The Battle of Ambarawa was a battle between the recently created Indonesian Army and the
British Army that occurred between 20 October and 15 December 1945 in Ambarawa, Indonesia.

On 20 October 1945, Allied troops under the command of Brigadier Bethell landed in Semarang
to disarm Japanese troops. Initially, the troops were welcomed in the area, with Central Java’s
governor Wongsonegoro agreeing to provide them with food and other necessities in return for
the Allies’ promise to respect Indonesia’s sovereignty and independence.

However, when Allied and NICA troops began freeing and arming freed Dutch POWs in
Ambarawa and Magelang, many locals were angered. Indonesian troops under the command of
Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini began besieging Allied troops stationed in Magelang in reprisal for
their attempted disarmament. On the morning of 23 November 1945, Indonesian troops began
firing on Allied troops stationed in Ambarawa.

A counterattack by the Allies forced the Indonesian Army to retreat to the village of Bedono. On
11 December 1945, Soedirman held a meeting with various commanders of the Indonesian
Army. The next day at 4:30 AM, the Indonesian Army launched an assault on the Allies in
Ambarawa. Indonesian artillery pounded Allied positions, which were later overrun by infantry.

When the Semarang-Ambarawa highway was captured by Indonesian troops, Soedirman

immediately ordered his forces to cut off the supply routes of the remaining Allied troops by using
a pincer maneuver. The battle ended four days later on 15 December 1945, when Indonesia
succeeded in regaining control over Ambarawa and the Allies retreated to Semarang.

13. When ... the battle of Ambarawa occur?

A. Do
B. Does
C. Did
D. Were
E. Was

14. Why the allies troops .... in Semarang?

A. Landing
B. Landed
C. Ground
D. Land
E. Lands

15. What .... the reason that the governor agreed to provide the allies troops with food and other
necessities?

A. Was
B. Were
C. Is
D. Do
E. Did