Adinda P Ferischa (01)

XII – 5 MIPA

Text 1
This series is based on a true story of a girl named Aya Kito who was stricken by a cruel disease
called Spinocerebellar Degeneration. This disease affects Aya’s nervous system and as the name’s
suggest, it poses a degeneration of her movement, and will eventually affect her mobility, speech and
even her ability to eat. The theme of this series is very depressing but the overall tone is very
heartwarming. Aya Kite’s diary was made into a best-selling book and the series follows her sufferings as
she struggles to find hope, strength and courage to face such a devastating disease.

1. What is the most suitable title for the text?

A. The Spinocerebellar Degeneration
B. The tear jerking scene
C. The legend of Aya Kito
D. Aya Kito’s true story
E. Aya Kito’s suffering

2. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?

A. The story was based on Aya’s letters
B. The diary was bestseller
C. The story was based on a true story
D. Aya was a strong girl
E. The disease is devastating

Text 2
Since the first production of “Private Lives” in 1930, with the theatre’s two leading sophisticates
Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in the leads, the play as tended to be chosen as a vehicle for starts.
            QUT Academy of the Arts’ production boasted no ‘stars’, but certainly fielded potential stars in a
sparkling performance that brought out just how fine a piece of craftsmanship Coward’s play is. More
than 60 years later, what new could be deduced from so familiar a theme? Director Rod Wissler’s highly
perceptive approach went beyond the glittery surface of Witty banter to the darker implications beneath.
            With the shifting of attitudes to social values, it became clear that Victor and Sibly were potentially
the more admirable of the couples, with standards better adjusted than the volatile and self-indulgent
Elyot and Amanda.
            The wit was there, dexterously ping-ponged to and fro by a vibrant Amanda (Catherine Jones) and a
suave Elyot (Daniel Kealy). Julie Eckersley’s Sibly was a delightful creation, and Phillip Cameron-
Smith’s more serious playing was just right for Victor. Jodie Levesconte was a superb French maid,
James Maclean’s set captured the thirties atmosphere with many subtle touches.
All involved deserve the highest praise.

3. According to the passage, “Private Live” brought out a sparkling performance of the stars because of
the great work of ….
A. QUT Academy of the Arts
B. Director Rod Wissler
C. Victor and Sibly
D. Catherine Jones and Daniel Kealy
E. Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence

4. Who did act as couples for Victor and Sibly in the “Private Live”?
A. Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence
B. Phillip Cameron Smith and Julie Eckersley
C. Catherine Jones and Daniel Kealy
D.  Jodie Lavesconte and James Maclean
E. Rod Wissler and Noel Coward

5. “All involved deserve the highest praise”. (the last paragraph). The closest word in meaning to the
underlined word is …
A. Earn
B. Honour
C. Bright
D. Energetic
E. Charming
 It was the dawn of science and technology. Anything seemed possible even the creation of life itself.
Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with this idea and works relentlessly to prove his theories; but the
glory he imagined becomes a living nightmare - not only for him, but for hos friends and family too.
Mary Shelley’s gothic horror story-frankenstein - was first published in 1818 and has been the
inspiration behind numerous stage productions and films - many of which strayed a long way away from
her original masterpiece. Classical comic presenting a full-colored graphic remains true to this classic
tale, bringing the original story to life which has never been created before.
This graphic novel is available in two versions: Original Text and Quick Text editions. The Original
Text stays faithful to Shelley's original text, while the Quick Text brings the story up to date by presenting
the text into a more simplified style so that the tale is accessible to all readers.
The quick Text edition will allow you to soak up a general feeling for characters and locations, while
the Original Text version will help you easily slip into the language in which the novel was written.
Even if you're not studying the original, this graphic novel is worth buying. It's a great story, and
should be one that everyone has the chance to read. Now, thanks to this release, even those who don't
particularly like to read too much are given the chance to find this tale and hopefully it may encourage
them to search out the original book too.
As with the previous classical comics, the presentation is first class. The best grade glossy paper really
helps to set this graphic novel head and shoulders above the usual comic book releases on the market. Not
only, that you also get a pretty comprehensive biography of Shelley; Mary Shelley's family Tree; a feature
that explains what life was like in the year of the book's release; and a brief
Look on how Frankenstein has been adapted to many different formats over the years.

6. The text is about…..

A. The quick text and original text of Frankenstein story
B. The simplify ed text of the updated horror story
C. horror story written by Frankenstein
D. The original text of the author’s novel
E. The updated of classical horror story
7. The simple way to understand the story is to read ....
A. The original text
B. Classic comics
C. The quick text
D. The original book
E. The author’s biography

8. The main idea for the third paragraph is ....

A. Victor Frankenstein wrote his story with gothic horror style
B. There are two versions of the graphic novel to enjoy
C. The different versions of Frankenstein story is always an inspiration for drama and film
productions
D. The simplify ed novel has more interesting pictures for readers to understand
E. Mary Shelley had two different versions of Frankenstein story adapted for film

Reading the three plots of Marry Higgins Clark in All Through the Night concern a stolen gold
ornamental cup, a missing baby, and a will which seems to be deceitful. To solve the mystery, she revives
her beloved characters; Alvirah, the former cleaning woman; and Willy Meeham, the plumber who won
the lottery. They left their life in Jackson Heights, Queens, for an apartment on Central Park. The two
have fun along the way solving the puzzle.
The pace is swift and the story is pure escape - totally fun Mary Higgins Clark. I admit, however, that
l am still trying to know what melody of the song "All Through the Night" sounds like.
This holiday season, put aside your chores and curl up on couch with All Through the Night. When
you close it you will be relaxed and more ready to enjoy the festivities. And then you might just want to
tuck a copy into someone's stocking or gift bag, as well.

9. What is the writer's suggestion for the holiday season?

A. Left your life for an apartment in Central Park.
B. Put aside your chores and read the novel.
C. Tuck a stocking into someone's gift bag.
D. Stole a gold ornament and he deceitful.
E. Have fun and solve some puzzles.
10. What intrigues the writer about All Through the Night?
A. lt made her curl up on couch all day.
B. It made her ready for any festivities during holiday.
C. She didn”t know the melody of the song in the book.
D. She wanted to escape every time she read the book.
E. She closed it and got relax.