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Read the text about Nicky Astria then answer the question below.
One of the biggest music stars of the late 1980s. Nicky Astria is still rocking today at the age of 32. A longtime resident of Bandung, her melancholic, haunting vocals, continue to enthrall both the longtime fans and those who were toddlers when she made her debut almost 20 years ago. Nicky talked to The Jakarta Post’s Bruce Emond about bearing the title of “ lady rocker “ when on the same time, is the mother of two, and what she wishes she had known when she was younger.
She has been doing the professional work as a singer since 1984 when she was 15. She can express herself and create her own songs. She realizes she has many failings, but she has been given the gift. A talent to be a good singer.
Questions :
1. How old will Nicky Astria be in 2007 ?
a. 38 years c. 20 years
b. 32 years d. 15 years.
2. When did she start her debut ?
a. 20 years ago. c. in 1984
b. in 1969 d. at the age of 20
3. What is Nicky’s profession ?
a. a musician c. a creator
b. a composer d. a singer
Read the text
On Monday the students in Ani’s classs have their math class in the second period, At a quarter to nine this morning during the math lesson, somebody knocked at the door. Mr. Harun, their math teacher, opened the door. The Headmaster, Mr. Rachman, and a new student were at the door. They came into the classroom and Mr. Rachman said,
“ Mr. Harun, this is Linda. She’s a new student in here. She’s just come from Pekalongan.”
Then Mr. Harun said “ good morning Linda. You can go to that empty seat and sit next to Ani.”
“ Thank you” said Linda, and she went to the seat, smiled at Ani and sat down. Mr. Rachman said ‘Thank you’ to Mr. Harun and left the room. Then Mr. Harun help up his math book and showed it to Linda.
“ We’re using this book for math” said the teacher.
“ What did you use in Pekalongan”
“ Oh, we used the same book, I brought mine with me this morning” answered the new student.
“ That’s fine. We’re on page fifty three,” said Mr. Harun, and he continued the lesson. He asked Linda some questions. Linda was a good student, and she answer all of the questions correctly.
Questions :
1. When does Ani have her math lesson on Monday ?
2. What were the students in Ani’s class studying at a quarter to nine ?
3. What happened at a quarter to nine ?
4. Who opened the door ?
5. Who was at the door ?
6. What was the new student’s name ?
7. Where was she from ?