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Answer the questions below

Reading the three plots of Marry Higgins Clark in All Through the Night concern a stolen gold ornamental cup, a missing baby, and a will which seems to be deceitful. To solve the mystery, she revives her beloved characters; Alvirah, the former cleaning woman; and Willy Meeham, the plumber who won the lottery. They left their life in Jackson Heights, Queens, for an apartment on Central Park. The two have fun along the way solving the puzzle.

The pace is swift and the story is pure escape - totally fun Mary Higgins Clark. I admit, however, that l am still trying to know what melody of the song "All Through the Night" sounds like.

This holiday season, put aside your chores and curl up on couch with All Through the Night. When you close it you will be relaxed and more ready to enjoy the festivities. And then you might just want to tuck a copy into someone's stocking or gift bag, as well.

What is the writer's suggestion for the holiday season?
A. Left your life for an apartment in Central Park.
B. Put aside your chores and read the novel. 
C. Tuck a stocking into someone's gift bag.
D. Stole a gold ornament and he deceitful.
E. Have fun and solve some puzzles. 

What intrigues the writer about All Through the Night?
A. lt made her curl up on couch all day.
B. It made her ready for any festivities during holiday.
C. She didn”t know the melody of the song in the book.
D. She wanted to escape every time she read the book.
E. She closed it and got relax.

In the first paragraph, the reviewer ....
A. introduces the Marry Higgins Clark
B. analyzes the three plots in the story 
C. mainly discusses about Alvirah
D. is solving all of the mystery
E. summarizes the characters

2012 is Roland Emmerich's film which uses the Mayan calendar and other endof-days prophecies for their doomsday scenario. It images the world coming to an end in 2012.

2012 film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It starts when Cussack drives a limo through the streets of Los Angeles as freeways and skyscrapers crumble all round him from the shock of a 10.5 R.S. earthquake. The preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling. The climax occurs aboard the giant ark, when an equipment malfunction threatens almost the entire mission.

Unfortunately, the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the necessary clarity. In 2012 film, Emmerich leaves us confused as to exactly what is happening to whom. However, Emmerich' 2012 deserves credit for casting Cussack.

McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever as Peet's cocky. Danny Glover lends dignity to the role of the president. Chiwetel Ejiofor, as the chief scientist, brings a moving sense of anguish to a stock role. Piatt has fun playing the villain of the piece, and Woody Harrelson also chews the scenery as a bugeyed radio prophet trying to warm his listeners about Armagedon.

All in one, 2012's cinematography, production design and visual effects are awards-worthy. Music also propels the movie. It presents American Idol runner-up. Adam Lambert, who provides a rousing anthem over the end credits.

The film 2012 comes to the climax when ....
A. the skyscrapers were crumbling
B. the entire mission was threatened
C. a shocking 10.5 R.S. earthquake happened
D. the preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling
E. an equipment malfunction threatens the mission 

The Maya calendar predicts that ....
A. the doomsday will happen in 2072 
B. Roland Emmerich will make a 2012 film
C. the end of the day will happen in Los Angeles
D. a 10.5 RS earthquake will happen in Los Angeles only
E. the giant ark will save some people from the earthquake

Based on the text, we know that ....
A. Cussack plays a character in 2012 film. 
B. 2012 film is based on Cussack's true experience.
C. a series of wonders happened in the Mayan calendar.
D. Adam Lambert stars 2012 movie.
E. in this film, doomsday happens before 10.5 R.S. earthquake occurs.

For the first time in the studio’s history, Marvel Studios released three brand new films in 2017. They kicked things off with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in May, followed by the Sony-distributed Spider-Man: Homecoming in July, and now the third and final (and best?) has hit theaters: Thor: Ragnarok. 

The Thor franchise has been something of a red-headed stepchild in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but director Taika Waititi’s silly, euphorically joyous third installment is a Thor-series high and has earned some of the best reviews of any Marvel Studios movie in history.

While the subtitle promises an Asgard-ending catastrophic event, Waititi opted to put a spotlight on Chris Hemsworth’s comedic chops and essentially reinvent the character as a hilarious, self-aware yet cocksure God of Thunder who just wants to save his home planet. The result is an incredibly fun ride that leans into the chemistry between Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, as well as Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston. For that matter, it is great to have Loki back in the MCU, and the film does a tremendous job of weaving the story of the villain Hela (Cate Blanchett) into the story of Thor and Loki in an organic way.

Some may be dismayed at Blanchett’s underuse, but I think she knew exactly what she signed up for: to chew the scenery and look great doing it. In that regard, I think Hela is a successful if not terribly deep Marvel villain. But the breakout of the film is surely Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, from whom I hope we see a lot more in the MCU to come.

 

How many films have Marvel Studios released in 2017 so far?

a.       One.

b.       Two.

c.        Three.

d.       Four.

e.        Five.

Who directed the Thor: Ragnarok?

a.       TaikaWaititi.

b.       Mark Ruffalo.

c.        Cate Blanchet.

d.       Chris Hemsworth.

e.        Tom Hiddleston.

What is considered by the reviewer as the breakout of the film?

a.       Cate Blanchett’s amazing act as Hela.

b.       The chemistry between Hemswoth and Rufallo.

c.        The return of Loki in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

d.       That Thor: Ragnarok has hit the theatre already.

e.        Tessa Thompson’s appearance as Valkyrie.

 

See paragraph 3!

“ … the character as a hilarious, …”

The underlined word can be replaced with ….

a.       amazing

b.       strong

c.        funny

d.       epic

e.        serious

See the last paragraph!

“ … but I think she knew exactly …”

The underlined word refers to ….

a.       Hela

b.       Tessa Thompson

c.        Valkyrie

d.       Cate Blanchett

e.        TaikaWaitit

 

Habibie & Ainun tells the love story of the third president of Indonesia, Bacharuddin Jusuf habibie and his wife, Ainun Habibie. The story flows very smoothly with the climax being his rising career as Research and Technology Minister to the Vice Presidency later to the Presidency after the nation’s reformation in 1998, followed by Ainun’s health deterioration which caused her death. The saddest part was when Ibu Ainun could not cope with several surgeries to remove her ovarian cancer that had spread out through her body. What would you call a pure, real, and eternal love of a man? His description about love, which I could not imagine, is repeated in this book quite often. The author tells that their struggles for Ainun’s recovery in several sanitariums in Europe were romantic memories they shared.

There are thirty seven chapters in the book. The first to fifteenth chapters are very easy to follow. However, the hardest part comprises the chapter when Habibie explains the technicalities of projects and achievements in his restless work during his attachment to the Development Cabinet (in chapter 17 to 30). I had to read several times to understand his thinking, but I found it very interesting. I am quite impressed by Habibie’s writing style. He positions himself as the subject as if he was sitting in front of me while I was listening to him.

The book has now been translated into English, Dutch, and German, and shortly will be in Japanese. The moral of the story emphasizes that it is very important to focus on our life’s goals. Be passionate about what we do, and love our country, and that support from family and true eternal love is important. All in all, Habibie-Ainun’s love story is more romantic that Romeo-Juliet’s love story. The tale of Romeo and Juliet was fictional, but habibie and Ainun’s story is real.

 

The purpose of the text above is …

a.       to ensure the readers that the book is highly recommended.

b.       to give a brief summary about the love story of Habibie and Ainun.

c.        to tell the readers about the life story of BacharuddinJusufHabibie.

d.       to inspire the readers from the life story of Habibie and Ainun.

e.        to advertise the book of Habibie and Ainun to the readers.

The book consists of … chapters.

a.       27

b.       33

c.        35

d.       37

e.        47

 

Which part of the book is considered very hard to follow?

a.       The last chapter.

b.       The beginning of the chapter.

c.        The last four chapters of the book.

d.       In chapters between chapter 17 to 30.

e.        Most of the chapters of the book are very hard.

 

Statements below are true, except …

a.       Habibie is the third president of Indonesia.

b.       AinunHabibie passed away because of surgery’s failure.

c.        The book has now been translated into English, Dutch, and German.

d.       The story of love of BJ Habibie and Ainun is considered very romantic.

e.        Struggles for Ainun’s recovery in several sanitariums in Europe were so romantic.

 

 See the second paragraph!

“I am quite impressed by Habibie’s writing style.”

The antonym of the underlined word is … .

a.       amazed

b.       interested

c.        confused

d.       depressed

e.        disappointed