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A loud, screeching
noise suddenly pierced the air. Umar realized that there had been an accident. A small boy was lying
unconscious on the road, and the car that had hit him had already run away.
Umar was confused and frightened. “is the boy dead?” Umar asked himself. However, the boy was
still breathing. Umar could see that the boy had bruises all over his face and arms. Umar did not
know what to do. Few cars passed along this road at this time of the day. The nearest house which
he could go to for help was his own, but it would take ten minutes to walk there. Umar finally decided
to stay with the boy until somebody came by. Time passed very slowly – so it seemed to Umar. The
boy was still unconscious, and Umar prayed for the boy to regain consciousness.
Umar sprang to his feet at the sound of an approaching car. He waved frantically at the driver to
stop. Umar asked the driver,”You will help this boy, won’t you, Sir?” The driver was kind. He carried
the injuried boy to the car. Umar went with them to the hospital. Later, the driver took Umar to the
police station to report the accident.
Umar had a lot to tell to his friends that day at school. All his friends though Umar was a very brave
boy.”it was an unforgettable incident, wasn’t it?” They asked him. “Yes, it was, “Umar replied.”it was
a terrifying experience, thought!”
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 plaque, trophy, and money. I was very happy.
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.
The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by
UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts,
grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from
east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in ruins
or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world
owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built. It was erected entirely by hand. The main part
of the wall is about 3,460 kilometres long. One of the highest sections of the Great Wall, on Mount
Badaling, near Beijing, rises to about 11 metres high. This section is about 7.5 metres wide at its
base and nearly 6 metres at the top. Watchtowers stand about 90 to 180 metres apart along the
wall.
PETRUK CAVE
Petruk Cave is one of the leading tourist attractions in Kebumen, Central Java. The cave is located
in Dukuh Mandayana Candirenggo village, Ayah District, Kebumen Regency. In the Petruk Cave
there is no lighting that illuminates the cave. It is still very natural cave so that Petruk Cave is very
dark to be entered. The name is taken from the Punokawan of puppet characters that is Petruk. The
cave named Petruk cave because the length of it is like the petruk’s nose.
In the cave there are three floors, the first is a basic cave, Hindu cave and Petruk. The base cave is
a short cave, which is just 100 meters away. The cave is used for tourist attractions. Hindu cave is
part of the cave that is usually used to put offerings to the ancestor. Inside Petruk there are so many
stalactites and stalagmites which are really awesome. If you want to explore this cave, you must be
led by guides who are ready to take you through the cave. After arriving at the end of the cave, you
can see the beach or waterfall located near the end of the cave.
The Sydney Opera House is a highlight of any city tour or harbor cruise, and it is well worth an up-
close look, too. It’s best explored as part of a guided tour, either a guided walking option that hits
highlights of the building's history and architecture or an indepth tour that goes backstage to concert
halls, green rooms, and studios usually offlimits to visitors. Given that this is a functioning
performance venue, visitors can also experience the Opera House by attending a show, whether
pairing a theater performance with dinner as part of an evening package, or dining along the
waterfront before a night of ballet.
Attending a performance at the Opera House is a must for music, dance, and theater fans. Tickets
for tours and events often sell out, so it’s best to book in advance. Public areas of the complex are
wheelchair accessible, and accessible show seating is available for all performances (seats must be
pre-booked, and availability is limited).
Unless visiting on a guided tour, travelers are unable to access the Concert Hall and Joan
Sutherland Theatre foyers or performance spaces. The Opera House complex contains restaurants,
bars, cafes, shops, and outdoor plazas.
Let’s explore the World through Reading Club.
In connection with Literacy Program Development, we are going to form a reading club. In the club,
we are going to read and discuss various books such as education, history, geography, psychology
etc. The meeting for discussion is held:
Day : Saturday
Time : 09.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Venue : AV room
If you have interest in reading and are committed individuals, you are deserved to be members
of the club.
Ladies and gentlemen on behalf of the crew I ask that you please direct your attention to the
monitors above as we review the emergency procedures. There are six emergency exits on this
aircraft. Take a moment to locate the exit closest to you. Note that the nearest exit may be behind
you. Count the number of rows to this exit. Should the cabin experience sudden pressure loss, stay
calm and listen for instructions from the cabin crew. Oxygen masks will drop down from above your
seat. Place the mask over your mouth and nose, like this. Pull the strap to tighten it. If you are
traveling with children, make sure that your own mask is on first before helping your children. In the
unlikely event of an emergency landing and evacuation, leave your carry-on items behind. Life rafts
are located below your seats and emergency lighting will lead you to your closest exit and slide. We
ask that you make sure that all carry-on luggage is stowed away safely during the flight. While we
wait for takeoff, please take a moment to review the safety data card in the seat pocket in front of
you
There will be a meeting this afternoon, July 5th, 2023 at 1 pm in the meeting room.
The meeting will discuss the customers’ complaints since the topic is very important, presence is a
must. Please, come on time and do not forget to bring documents needed.
Thank you.
Director
Announcement
To: All customers,
Due to the severe fire that happened last week, our company, Rainbow Corporation has to renovate
some buildings. The renovation will be timeconsuming and consequently our office will be emporarily
moved to Flamboyant Street 16 about 500m from our company. We will not stop our production, but
it will influence our production process, such as the delay of product making, tardiness of product
delivery and other services.Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thank you.
Mr. Johnson
General Manager