SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan

                                       INDONESIAN SHINE AT 'RUN FOR FRIENDS

                                                        Nethy Dharma Somba

                                                     The Jakarta Post / Jayapura

            Two hundred runners from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) ran from Wutung to Skouw in the International Cross Border 10K on Wednesday.

            The race started at Wafa village, Vanimo, 7.5 kilometers from the RI-PNG border in Wutung, PNG, and finished in Skouw, Indonesia. The event, which took 'Run for Friendship" as its theme, started at 8 a.m. Eastern Indonesia Time.

            Heavy rain did not affect the participants who kept in high spirits throughout the race.The event was dominated by male runners. There were only eight female runners in the event.

            Hanafi of Indonesia came first place in he male category, completing the course in 31 minutes. Another Indonesian national, FG Manori, took first place in the female category, completing the course 44 minutes. The winner in both categories received a cash prize of Rp 5 million each.

            The cross border race was the first of its kind held between the two neighbouring countries and was made possible thanks to cooperation between the Indonesian Papua province administrationa and the PNG Sandaun provincial adminisration, as well as the support of PT. Freeport Indonesia as the event partner.

 

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

 

Dear Mr.Green:

I am writing claim #760. The amount that your adjusters have set for the damage caused by Hurricane Harry to my barn is unacceptably low. The amount that your company has offered would not even allow doing the work my self, as the materials alone would cost almost $300 more than your estimate.

I am including the estimate from our independent contractors that I have asked to inspect the damage to my barn, and their estimates vary between $1,500 and $1,750.

I would like your company to take into consideration the estimates I have provided and reevaluate your settlement offer. If you continue to deny the fact that your offer is unacceptably low, I will neet to seek legal counsel.

I will appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Mathew Liverpool

 

What is the cost of the materials needed to fix the damage according to Mr. Liverpool?

 

 

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artist of the 1900's. He is best known for this paintings. Almost every style in modern art is represented in Picasso's works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting from his father and several art schools. However, he never finished his college level course of study at th.e Academy of Arts in Madrid.

From about 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a tradi tional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue Period During this time, he only  used shades of blue in his paintings to show the poverty he saw in Barcelona

After 1908, he entered into the style of cubism. Among his well-known cubist paintings are “Three Musicians ” and “ Man With a Guitar”.

Picasso died in Mougins, France in 1973. He was a really great artist.

 

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Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artist of the 1900's. He is best known for this paintings. Almost every style in modern art is represented in Picasso's works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting from his father and several art schools. However, he never finished his college level course of study at th.e Academy of Arts in Madrid.

From about 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a tradi tional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue Period During this time, he only  used shades of blue in his paintings to show the poverty he saw in Barcelona

After 1908, he entered into the style of cubism. Among his well-known cubist paintings are “Three Musicians ” and “ Man With a Guitar”.

Picasso died in Mougins, France in 1973. He was a really great artist.

 

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The Halloween Kid

Burgeoning filmmaker Axelle Carolyn showed a lyrical, controlled sense of cinema in her 2011 short film debut THE LAST POST. Now, sometime actrees, model and author have created another work of gentle, frightening craft in THE HALLOWEEN KID.

The short film features a rhyming, Edward Gorey-esque poem (penned by Carolyn) as its script and story : a tale of a poor, put-upon little boy named Henry who feels more skin to supernatural creatures of his imagination than the cruel, narrow minded adults and children who permeates his world. But of course, Henry might not be as delusional as we think and, come Halloween, he found his only moment of respite amongst other kids, who are in fact, dead !

That's pretty much it as far as THE HALLOWEEN KID's narrative goes, but like THE LAST POST, the film is not about story, rather creating a tiny, perfectly realized universe that aims for more sensitivity than shock, more melancholy than morbid. The music is lovely and whimsical, as in the almost Boris Karloff-like narration by legendary Shakespearean dramatic Derek Jacobi.

THE HALLOWEEN KID shows even more promise form Carolyn, who with this beautifully sculpted piece of work is one to watch, not just as a 'horror filmmaker', but as a quality director of movies, full stop.

 

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Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most 'developed' societies, visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and developing countries have recognised this fact and are learning to take advantage of it.

There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the increasing crime rate. Some locals see tourists as an easy prey because, not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras and jewelery which can be disposed of quickly for profit.

Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to be increasingly concerned about this issue.

Also to be considered is the natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors. Australia's Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and there are plans to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays.

These are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing it self to an extensive tourism development program.

 

Why is the crime rate increasing due to the new industry ?

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Low Chin's experience as a teacher was ....

How long is the Pack valid if you buy a 'monthly value Pack' of £20 ?

Why do people like frames made of titanium?