ENGLISH TEST CLASS XI BIOGRAPHY

This text is for no 1 – no 5

Tirto Utomo or Kwa Sien Biauw (born in Wonosobo, March 9, 1930 - died March 16, 1994 at age 64 years) is
Indonesian businessman. Graduates of the Faculty of Law University of Indonesia is known as the founder of Aqua
Golden Mississippi in 1973. In addition, he also had a whole board Badminton Association of Indonesia. On March 16,
1994, he died and was buried in the cemetery of Chinese residents near Hotel Krishna, Wonosobo.

After graduating from junior high school continues to Tirto Utomo HBS (senior high school at the time of the Dutch
East Indies) in Semarang and then at the SMAK St.Albertus, Malang. The next two years of college at the University of
Gajah Mada, but eventually moved to Tirto Faculty of Law University of Indonesia. In Jakarta and going to school he
worked as Chief Editor of Sin Po newspaper and magazine Pantja color.

In 1959, he was dismissed as chief editor of Sin Po. As a result the family's financial resources are not clear. However,
due to events that have the will Tirto Utomo the round to finish his education at the UI School of Law.

In October 1960, he was graduated. After graduation, Tirto Utomo submit a job application letter to Permina (National
Oil Company) which is the forerunner of Pertamina. Once received, it is placed in the base Brandan. There bathing
purposes is still using the river water. Thanks to his diligence, Tirto Utomo eventually rising to be entrusted as the
spearhead of marketing the oil. However, at the age of 48 years, Tirto Utomo chose early retirement to deal with some
private companies that AQUA, PT. White steel, and the Oasis restaurant.

Aqua was founded with brother-in-law with a capital Slamet Utomo of Rp 150 million. They set up factories in Bekasi
in 1973 with the name of PT. Golden Mississippi and the production of Aqua brand. Employees initially numbered 38
people. They dug a well in the first factory was built on the land area of 7110 square meters in Bekasi. After working
hard for over a year, Aqua's first product was launched in October 1, 1974.One customer, namely aqua Jagorawi
highway construction contractor, Hyundai. Of the South Korean engineers, drinking mineral water was transmitted to
their native peers.

Through a kind of contagion that eventually bottled water is received in the community.Today, the family Tirto Utomo
is no longer the majority shareholder since 1996, the French food company Danone controls a majority stake. Their main
brand, "AQUA" the market leader in bottled drinking water business.

1. Who is Tirto Utomo?

A. a journalist B. an Indonesian entrepreneur C. a badminton athlete D. CEO of Pertamina

2. In what age did he graduated from Faculty of law?

A. 1960 B. 1973 C. 30 D. 31

3. What is his position in daily Sin Po and Pantja warna magazine?

A. CEO (Chief Excecutive Officer) B. Secretary C. Marketing oil D. Chief editor

4. Why did he choose early retirement from Permina Company?

A. because he must deal with his company Aqua, PT. Baja Putih, and the Oasis restaurant.
B. because the financial resource for the family became indistinct.
C. because he wa entrusted as the leader of marketing oil
D. because he was graduated from faculty of law, University of Indonesia
5. Which statement is Not True according to the text?
A. Currently Today, the owner of aqua is a French food company
B. Tirto Utomo worked as chief editor in newspaper and magazine while he was in college
C. When Aqua was founded in 1973, there were only 38 employee.
D. Tirto Utomo graduated from Gadjah Mada University

This text is for no 5 – no 10

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian professional tennis player. She was born in 1987 in Ngayan, Siberia.

At the age of three, Sharapova moved with her family to Sochi. She began playing tennis at the age of four using
a racket given to her by Yevgeng Kafelnikov's father. At the age five or six, at a tennis clinic in Moscow,
Sharapova was spotted by Martina Navratilova, who urged her parents to get her serious coaching in the USA.

At the age of seven, she and her father boarded a plane to the USA with only $700. Her father took her to the
Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy where one of the coaches check her out. The story goes that Maria knocked his
hat off with the tennis ball, thereby making a favorable impression. This led her obtaining a scholarship. At the
age of nine, she was signed up by a number of sponsors including Prince (racquets), Oakley and Nike.

In 2004, Sharapova became the second youngest Wimbledon women's champion in open era (after Martina
Hingis) by defeating defending two-time champion Serena Williams in straight sets (6-1, 6-4). In the process she
also became the first Russian ever to win that tournament.

6. What is text about?

A. The Family of Maria Sharapova C. The happiness of having a great father
B. professional tennis players in the world D. The life of Maria Sharapova

7. Who was her rival in Wimbledon woman’s open tennis tournament in 2004?
A. Serena Williams B. Martina Hingis C. Nick botlieri D. Martina Navratilova

8. In what age did Sharvopa went to the USA?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 7 D. 9

9. Where did she get a scholarship from?

A. from a tennis clinic in Moscow
B. From Siberian government
C. From Maria Navratilova
D. From Nick Bolletieri Tennis Academy

10. This statement is True according to the text, Except…..

A. Maria Sharapova is the youngest Wimbledon woman’s champion in open era.
B. at the age of six, sharapova’s talent was seen by maria navratilova
C. seeing sharapova’s talent, maria Navratilova suggested her parents to go to the USA
D. Maria Sharapova is the first Russian ever to win Wimbledon tennis tournament.

This Text is for no 11-14

Soichiro Honda was born on November the 17th 1906 in Komya Village, Iawata County, Shizuoka Prefecture.
He was the eldest son of Gihei (his father) and Mika (his mother) Honda. Gihei was a skilled blacksmith and his
mother an accomplished weaver. His family was, relatively poor but Soichiro's childhood was, nonetheless,
happy. His parents were insistent about the need for basic discipline and instilled a strong sense of honor and
respect into young Soichiro. Partly thanks to his upbringing, Honda would grow to despise inconveniencing
 others and held punctuality in high esteem. Honda also inherited his father's dexterity and curiosity for
machines.

During Honda's early childhood bicycles were starting to become very popular in Japan. More and more
customers were beginning to ask his father to repair their machines and, sensing an opportunity, he decided to
open a repair shop of his own. Using his blacksmithing skills and willingness to learn he quickly grasped the
basics repairing second-hand bicycles and re-selling them at competitive prices. From this moment his business
began to be seen as the best bicycle store in the neighborhood. Soichiro would spend much of his childhood was
spent helping his father with his bicycle repair business.

11. Where was Soichiro Honda Born?

A. 1960 B. 1973 C. 1906 D. In Komya Village, Shizouka prefecture

12. Below is what honda’s father taught to his son, except…

A. basic discipline B. Honour and respect C. punctuality D. how to make a car

13. What was popular in Japan during Soichiro honda’s childhood?

A. motorcycles B. bicycles C. cars D. machines

14. What was Honda’s mother’s job

A. a weaver B. a blacksmith C. a bicycle repairman D. a teacher

15. My father ………………… from Cintawana Senior high school in 1998

A. was born B. founded C. was graduated D. childhood