Police Find Local Trader Forged Ingredient Label in Probe of Cough Syrup Deaths

Source The Jakarta Post

The National Police said on Monday a local trader of industrial-grade chemicals sold them as
pharmaceutical grade, leading to their use in medicated syrups that authorities suspect may have
caused the deaths of more than 200 children across the country Authorities have said two
ingredients, ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), found in some syrup based
paracetamol medications, are linked to acute kidney injury, which many of the children suffered. The
two ingredients are used in antifreeze, brake fluids and other industrial applications, but also as a
cheaper alternative in some pharmaceutical products to glycerine, which is a solvent or thickening
agent in many cough syrups. They can be toxic and can lead to acute kidney injury

Brig Gen Pipit Rismanto, a senior police official, told reporters that authorities have found that CV
Samudera Chemical sold "industrial-grade" EG and DEG as pharmaceutical- grade propylene glycol
manufactured by Dow Chemical Thailand and supplied them to distributors of local drug-makers.
Police have arrested and charged officials at Samudera and its distributor, CV Anugrah Perdana
Gemilang More suspects may be named as the investigation continues, Pipit said

Riswan Sipayung, the president director of Dow Indonesia, said the company was "committed to
working with the government, distributors and industry partners to do our part in

mitigating the pervasive and urgent issue of counterfeiting and tackling this industry-wide problem
with all stakeholders"

Last week, The World Health Organization called for "immediate and concerted action" to protect
children from contaminated medicines after about 300 deaths in Gambia, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia
linked to cough syrups last year Twenty five families of some of the children demanded restitution as
a court this month started hearing their class-action lawsuit against government agencies and
pharmaceutical firms The Food and Drugs Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has said the spike in the cases
occurred as several parties "exploited a gap in the safety guarantee system" and pharmaceutical
companies did not sufficiently check the raw ingredients they used

The World Health Organization urgently demanded coordinated action because

a. authorities have found drug companies pervasively counterfeiting cough syrup ingredient
labels
b. Dow company refused to cooperate with authorities during the cough syrup investigation.
c. hundreds of child deaths occurred in three countries and were linked to the contaminated
cough syrup
d. some industrial-grade raw materials have been falsely used as pharmaceutical-grade
ingredients.

Why Dolphins Wear Sponges

https://www.science.org/

(A) In 1984, researchers spotted dolphins doing something unusual in Shark Bay, Western Australia
When the animais got hungry, they ripped a marine basket sponge from the seafloor and fitted it
over their beaks like a person would fit a glove over a hand. The scientists suspected that as the
dolphins foraged for fish, the sponges protected their beaks, or rostra, from the rocks and broken
chunks of coral that litter the sea floor, making this behavior the first example of tool use in this
species. The researchers surmised that a long time ago one ingenious Shark Bay dolphin figured out
that by prodding the sediments with a sponge attached to her beak, she could stir up these swim
bladder less fish without being hurt

(B) Not every dolphin in Shark Bay hunts with sponges "It's primarily done by females," says Janet
Mann, a behavioral ecologist Mann's previous research has shown that dolphin mothers pass the
sponging method to their daughters and some of their sons, rare evidence of a cultural tradition in
an animal other than humans "It has been thought that behaviors which are exclusively learnt from
one parent are not very stable. With our model we could now show that sponging can be a stable
behavior," said Dr Anna Kopps, a biologist at the University of New South Wales.

(C) By modeling the emergence of "sponger" dolphins in a computer simulation, the team of
researchers could see different scenarios in which the skill could have spread among the dolphin
population over the years. They found that if the likelihood of a sponger's offspring learning the
ability was less than certain, the dolphins that did pick up the technique needed to gain a survival
advantage from the skill, in order for the ability to pass on to the next generation Scientists
discovered that although dolphins tried to teach the hunting technique to all the young, it was
mainly female offspring that grasped the concept

(D) The US scientists say discovering a new tool is a direct sign of intelligence. There's a strong link
between animals with larger brains and tool users Bottlenose dolphins have a brain second in size
only to humans" said Janet Mann, a marine biologist who led the research. Dolphins are already
good at catching fish so they don't need tools, but they've discovered this sponge makes the job
easier. Working out how to use tools in a creative way like that is a hallmark of intelligence Mann
admits we still do not understand dolphins well "it's hard to get inside their heads because their
brains are constructed differently and it's very hard to analyze their language, but they do seem very
intelligent," she said

Based on paragraph C, with the computer simulation that modeled sponging, researchers tend to...

a. Found out the true reason for sponging

b. Managed to find out approximately when sponging originated
c. Discovered a new way treating dolphins
d. Were able to predict the behavior of dolphins.

Dinosaur Museum School Visit Information Sheet

Opening hours:

Monday Friday 09:00-20:00

Saturday 09:00 18 001

Sunday 09 00-13.30

"Closed on Christmas Day

Visiting in Group:
- Stuctly book your visit in advance via our website. The booking includes a guided tour and handouts
with quizzes and questions for the students

- No group drop-off at the entrance since it is quite small. Please remain in the car park to avoid
crowding in the foyer when you arrive with your group Your tour guides will greet you in the parking
lot

- We recommend you allow a minimum of 90 minutes for a group visit (15 minutes to get on and off
the coach, 45 minutes for the guided tour and 30 minutes for after four activities)

- We strictly ask students to leave their backpacks in the cloakroom before entering the museum to
avoid knocking on the exhibits. They can only carry pens, small notebooks, and phones Photographs
inside the museum are permitted unless otherwise stated (please look for the sign)

- There are two cafes in the museum, with seating for 80 people. It's best to reserve some seating if
you want your students to eat there as the café can be quite crowded during lunchtime

- Outdoor seats and tables are also available at the back of the museum, students can bring their
own lunch and eat in the open air

To get the most out of their visit to the Dinosaur Museum, it is recommended that group visitors

a. gather at the entrance before the guided tour starts

b. bring their own lunch and drinks in their backpacks
c. arrive at the museum before mid-day on Sunday
d. always book guided tours when purchasing tickets

How many friends ….. she ….. ?

a. do, have
b. does, has
c. does, have
d. are, has

the Republic of Indonesia consists of thirty-four provinces, … has its own local government.

Select one:

a. of each
b. each of
c. they each
d. each of which

the floor is wet, don’t run or you might ….!

a. Spin
b. Spill
c. Stop
d. Slip
Had the capital of Indonesia not been moved, 750 million rupiah … on health and education

a. Must have been spent

b. Can be spent
c. Had been spending
d. Could have been spent

Celebrating Indonesia's cultural heritage, batik

Batik is one of the most highly developed art forms of Indonesia's rich cultural heritage In 2009,
UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recognized Indonesian
batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity Since then, the country
celebrates the National Batik Day (also known as Hari Batik Nasional) annually in October on this day,
Indonesians would wear batik in honor of this ancient tradition

On top of that, the Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education exhibited the
Indonesian batik map of diversity in a public display for the first time in 2009 The map was drawn by
Hokky Situngkir, an Indonesian scientist, who is also the founder of the Bandung Fe Institute. His
research emphasis on the aspects of fractal geometry in Indonesian batik.

Batik is commonly used by Indonesians in various rituals, traditions, and celebrations In addition, the
motifs carry various symbolic meanings that are tied to the Indonesian heritage. Infants are carried in
batik slings designed to bring luck while the dead are covered in "funerary batik". Unique batik
variants are also used in special occasions including marriage, pregnancy and even puppet
performances in traditional theatres. Often handed down through generations, the craft of creating
batik is deeply intertwined with the cultural identity of the Indonesian people. Colors and designs are
used to express an individual's creativity and spirituality beliefs

Batik can be created using two conventional techniques. The first is made by drawing dots and lines
of the resist with a spouted tool called a canting while the second technique prints the resist with a
copper stamp called a cap. The wax which resists dyes allows the artisan to color the cloth selectively
by soaking it in one color at a time. The artisan then proceeds to remove the wax with boiling water
and repeats the process multiple times to achieve the desired design outcome Batik can be made
with a variety of dye and wax on cotton, silk and other natural fabrics Each state in Indonesia has its
own unique form of batik. In Central Java, batik usually comes in the form of subdued colors and
stylized imagery. Meanwhile in southern Sulawesi, its batik is known for its brightly colored,
naturalistic figures. Source: https://theaseanpost com/article/celebrating-indonesias-cultural-
heritage-batik Based on the text how is Batik created?

A. Drawing, printing, and waxing

B. Drawing and waxing
C. Drawing and printing
D. Printing and waxing

No More Traffic Jams

There is nothing worse than being trapped in your car, waiting in the middle of a traffic jam It often
occurs during rush hour or right after a large event because there are more cars on the road than
normal Traffic jams can also be caused by car accidents or road construction: Traffic jams are a
problem because they make people late for work or school, they can cause car accidents, and they
are frustrating. Using public transport might reduce the number of traffic jams

First, using public transportation is efficient A bus is a very efficient way to move lots of people from
one place to another using only one vehicle. Instead of having one vehicle for each person on the
road, buses take many cars off the road as people ride together Another reason that public
transportation is the best solution to traffic jams is because it is so economical Using public
transportation eliminates the need to pay for parking, car insurance, and car maintenance, not to
mention gasoline

Finally, public transportation is the best solution because it is reliable The schedules are set and
people can plan on them Because it is efficient, economical, and reliable, public transportation is the
best way to reduce the number of traffic jams. There are other possible ways to address this
problem, but using public transportation is clearly the best Cities and governments should consider
ways to improve their public transportation system and encourage more people to use it

Source https://edtechbooks.org

The following things might cause traffic jams, except...

a. People late for work or school

b. Street construction
c. Car accident
d. Rush hour

Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12 1809. He came from a
wealthy family and never had to work. He studied medicine and theology In 1831, he graduated from
University of Cambridge with a degree of theology.

He began a career as a scientist quite by chance. On December 27 1831, 22 years old Charles Darwin
joined the crew of the HMS Beagle as a naturalist. The five years expedition collected hydrographic,
geologic, and meteorological data from South America and many other regions around the world.
Darwin's own observation on his voyage led to his theory of natural selection.

Charles Darwin was greatly influenced by the geologist Adam Sedgwick and naturalist John Henslow
in his development of the theory of natural selection, which was to become the foundation concept
supporting the theory of evolution Darwin's theory holds that environment effects lead to varying
degrees of reproductive success in individuals and groups of organisms Natural selection tends to
promote adaptation in organisms when necessary for survival. This revolutionary theory was
published in 1859 in Darwin's now famous on the Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection

Source Wikipedia

The most correct statement about the Theory of Evolution by Charles Darwin is....

a. The development of environment affected by natural election

b. Natural selection tend to adapt organism to survive
c. All organism in the world needed adaptation to survive
 d. Every organism could defend themselves naturally

Dear lady,

As I approach the end of my journey at Taruna Corporation, I can't help but feel a mix of emotions. I
am grateful for the opportunities and relationships that I have built here, and I must say that working
alongside you has been one of the highlights. Four years have gone by so quickly!

I will always cherish the memories of my first day at the company, when I was fortunate enough to
meet you. Your mentorship and guidance during those early days meant so much to me. I have
thoroughly enjoyed our collaborations on various projects, and I admire your determination, your
eagerness to take on new challenges, and your creative approach to problem-solving

This is not a goodbye, as I am confident that our friendship will continue to flourish beyond the
workplace. I am looking forward to our future Zoom catch-ups, where we can continue to share
laughs and discuss industry trends.

Though I will miss our day-to-day interactions, I send you my warmest wishes for continued success
in all your endeavors. Keep crushing it!

Best regards,

Dian

Adapted from Topresume com

According to the email, why did the author mention that "this is not a goodbye"?

a. Dian was not going to leave the company any time soon
b. Ladya wanted to continue their acquaintance outside work
c. Dian was afraid that ladya could not accept their parting ways
d. Ladya had decided to find opportunities beyond the workplace

Giant Legs of Vietnam's 'Dragon Chicken' A Lunar New Year Delicacy

Source The Jakarta Post

On a farm close to Hanoi, Le Van Hien picks out the best bird among his flock of "dragon chickens" a
breed with legs as thick as a brick that can fetch up to $2,000 a head. The lumpy legs of the Dong Tao
chicken named after the commune where it is bred in northern Vietnam-are considered a delicacy
and are particularly popular among the wealthy during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known as
Tet Hien's prized four-kilogram bird, whose enormous legs make up around a fifth of its body weight,
was sold for about $150 but especially large pedigree chickens have been valued at more than 10
times that Some are even entered into beauty contests.

The key to the bird's taste is its diet of corn and rice and the freedom it has to roam, Hien told AFP
Although the laying hens are kept in battery cages, which have been banned in some countries across
the world, the chickens bred for meat are let loose in a small garden "The more the chicken walks,
the stronger and bigger their muscles are," said Hien, who has been breeding chickens for more than
15 years
The meat of the Dong Tao chicken which can reach up to 10 kg is prized for its tough and chewy
texture and is also low in fat. It is sometimes served boiled, fred, stewed or served with lemongrass
Le Van Luan, who picked Hien's chicken meat as a year end gift for his business partners and elderly
relatives, is a regular customer in Dong Tao "The best part of the Dong Tao chicken is the skin of their
legs. The bigger the legs are, the tastier," he said.

According to the passage, the Dong Tao chickens are very popular because....

a. they are a flock of rare breeds and hence are pricey

b. their legs are enormous but especially delicious
c. their value can reach up to $2,000 per head.
d. you can only find them in northern Vietnam

In a city where bicycles outnumber humans, the omnipresence of the machines can be
overwhelming. The bikes of Amsterdam cluster at every curbside, line canals and bridges, and sweep
silently around you when as you stroll The urban fabric is saturated with cyclists, flowing through a
complex network of bike-optimized lanes, paths, fietsstraten and woonerfs in numbers that can
astonish and intimidate- newcomers

"You are here in the bike capital of the world," Meredith Glaser announced to a gaggle of attendees
at the Bloomberg CityLab conference in Amsterdam this week. More than 60% of trips in the city
center happen on bicycles, she told us As the director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University
of Amsterdam, Glaser helped develop an online course called Unraveling the Cycling City, which aims
to explain how the Dutch transformed their transportation infrastructure to bring the bike to the top
of the mobility food chain.

Dutch cycling, Glaser told us, is very social: Communication with fellow travelers, via eye contact and
gestures and speech, is what allows riders to negotiate often-packed paths without incident. There's
no barking on your left!" when passing, riders just flow silently past At a red light, we were told to
"herd the intersection" - pile up as tightly as possible, to make space for incoming riders.

Source Bloomberg

According to the passage, what is the purpose of Unraveling the Cycling City?

a. To provide information on the transportation infrastructure in the Netherlands

b. To show how Amsterdam became the bike capital of the world
c. To educate people about the importance of cycling
d. To promote cycling in Amsterdam

This study examines the effects of internet use, as part of digitalization, on the performance of micro
and small enterprises (MSES) in Yogyakarta province

Using primary data on MSES in Yogyakarta, the paper exploits conceivably exogenous variations in
the cellular signal strength that MSES receive to connect to the internet, once number of local
cellular transmitters, location topography, local building and infrastructure development and sectoral
characteristics are controlled
The findings show that internet use has enabled MSES to engage in the digital economy and has
improved labor productivity and exports. The associated monetary benefit due to internet use is
substantial for local people

Source The Australian-Indonesian Centre

According to the passage, what does the study examine in regard to MSES in Yogyakarta province?

a. The related monetary benefit to local people from digitalization

b. All of the above
c. The growth in labor productivity due to internet use
d. The impact of digitalization on MSES performance

For us, one of the many cultural shocks we experienced was during our time in Bolivia. We spent
traveling around South America for 5 months but Bolivia surprised us the most. Tourism and the
approach to service in Bolivia are, to some extent, underdeveloped which is not necessarily bad.
However, you might get the feeling that the locals don't like your presence. At times we didn't feel
welcome at all

Bolivians will stare at you, give angry looks, and often wouldn't even say hi when you come to their
stores and restaurants. After some conversations with locals, we were explained that the negative
attitude had nothing to do with us Bolivians are just not used to foreigners and don't really know
how to handle tourists. But we can't even blame them. After a long and hard time as a Spanish
colony, people are still very suspicious of (white) foreigners

Source Horizon Unknown

What is the passage about

a. The warm welcome of Bolivians to tourists

b. The Spanish occupation of Bolivia
c. A conversation with locals in Bolivia
d. A tourist's cultural shock in Bolivia