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Steve Jobs’ Commencement

When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll
most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the
mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to
do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices
in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these
things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die
is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no
reason not to follow your heart.
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the
results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most
important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to
become. Everything else is secondary

1. What did Steve Job advise people through his speech?

     a. He advised people to choose what is the most important thing in their life
     b. He advised people to look into the mirror
     c. He advised people to choose secondary things
     d. He advised people to die soon
     e. He asked peope to avoid trap of thinking

2. Which of this quote is not true based on the text?

     a. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice
     b. have the courage to follow your heart and intuition
     c. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other peoples’ thinking
     d. There is no reason not to follow your heart
     e. Don’t make big choices in life because it’s too risky

3. Which one of the following words that best replaces the word commencement in the text?
     a. quote
     b. experience
     c. life achievement
     d. life journey
     e. graduation

4. Which one of the following words has the closest meaning to embarrassment?
     a. happiness
     b. shame
     c. saddness
     d. success
     e. triumph

Here is my unforgettable experience. One day I joined a story telling contest. Two of my friends and I had
been chosen to take a part in the final round at the district level. I was very happy and eager to win the
competition.

For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well. My teacher guided and taught me
pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day, before performing, my friends and I were busy to
prepare the props and costumes for the competition. Thing that made me sad was my teacher rented the
props and costumes for my friends but not for me.

My two friends had beautiful costumes and luxurious props. Although I just wore the simple ones, I
performed my best to win the competition. The competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got
number 5 and 10. I was nervous but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took photos
and videos of me.

Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the announcement came which made
three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen as the first winner. I went to the stage and all the judges
congratulated me and gave a plague, trophy, and money. I was very happy.
5. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
A. To tell his achievement
B. To win the competition.
C. To describe his feeling to the teacher.
D. To show his disappointment to teacher.
E. To tell his expectation to be the winner.

6. Why did the writer feel sad before the competition?

A. She had no luxurious gown.
B. Her teacher really cares about her.
C. Her teacher was not fair to her.
D. Her friends did not support her.
E. She only had a very simple dress.
INGGRIS 2019 – RECOUNT TEXT
ABDULRACHMAN SALEH
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 Aero club, and co-founded the Verenigde 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.

7. Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the title Father of Physiology because?

A. The was a lecturer in the Medical faculty of the University of Indonesia.
B. He had significant contribution in physiology.
C. He was a lecturer as well as a doctor.
D. He was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia E. he was a professor in physiology.
E. He was a man of many interests.

8. Besides medicine, Abdulrachman also had a special interest in?

A. Laboratorium assistance.
B. Aeroplane designing.
C. Broadcasting.
D. Politics.
E. Student organizations.

9. The main idea of the first paragraph is that Abdulrachman Saleh …

A. Started his career as a doctor in STOVIA.
B. Had his own medical practice,
C. Studied at the medical school in STOVIA.
D. Became a doctor because of his family.
E. Was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology.

10. Tense yang paling sering digunakan dalam sebuah Recount Text.

A. Present Simple.
B. Simple Present Tense,
C. Past Perfect Continuous.
D. Present Perfect Continuous.
E. Past Tense.