BIOGRAPHY TEXT

 

BIOGRAPHY

A biography or simply bio is an account of a person’s life. It entails more than basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death-a biography also portrays a subject’s experience of these events. A biography is a kind of recount texts.

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Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei was born in Italy on February 15th 1564. He was the oldest out of six children to Vincenzo Galilei and Giulia Ammannati. He started studying medicine at University of Pisa in 1583. Unfortunately, he could not finish his degree because he had financial difficulties in 1585. Nevertheless, his role was so significant that he was called “The Father of Modern Science”.

While almost becoming a professor, he left the university and continued studying mathematics. He supported himself by teaching in minor position. At the same time, he started studying objects in motion and published The Little Balance. As a result, he got a teaching post at the University of Pisa in 1589. His contract ended in 1592, as it was no renewed. Not long after, he started a new position at the University of Padua. He taught geometry, mechanics, and astronomy. In 1604, he built his own telescope and found evidence about the Copernican Theory. As it contradicted the established order set by the Catholic Church, Galileo was told not to “hold, teach, or defend in any manner” the Copernican Theory. He obeyed for seven years. However, he was threatened with torture later, and he admitted to supporting the Copernican Theory. Due to this evidence of his heresy, he was kept under house arrest.

Spending the remaining time of his life under house arrest, he wrote Two New Sciences which was published in Holland in 1638. He died from fever and heart palpitations on January 8th, 1642..

1.    According to the text, what was the reason Galileo left the university?

A.    He was going to be appointed as a professor.

B.    He was more interested in mathematics.

C.   He was learning about the telescope.

D.   He did not teach Copernican Theory.

E.    He had financial problems.

Jawaban: E

Pembahasan: Pada paragraf 1 baris ke 3 disebutkan bahwa Unfortunately, he could not finish his degree because he had financial difficulties in 1585. Jadi pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah E (He had financial problems).

2.    How did his life develop after he left the university?

A.      He continued studying at the University of Pisa in 1589.

B.      He entered another university and studied physics.

C.      He was teaching in other universities.

D.      He wrote a book and published it.

E.      He did not have any job.

 

 

 

Jawaban: D

Pembahasan: Pada paragraf 2 baris 1 s/d 5 While almost becoming a professor, he left the university and continued studying mathematics. He supported himself by teaching in minor position. At the same time, he started studying objects in motion and published The Little Balance.. Jadi pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat adalah D (He wrote a book and published).

3.         Which statement is TRUE according to the text?

A.      Galileo was never successful in his life.

B.      Galileo could only write books in his life.

C.      Galileo spent his remaining life in prison cells.

D.      The University of Pisa did not accept him back after he left.

E.      Galileo pretended to agree with the order set by the Catholic Church.

Jawaban: E

Pembahasan: berdasarkan teks, Galileo menaati perintah gereja untuk tidak menceritakan kepada siapapun mengenai teori Copernicus. Walaupun dia memiliki bukti bahwa teori Copernicus benar adanya. Galileo berpur-pura tidak tahu. As it contradicted the established order set by the Catholic Church, Galileo was told not to “hold, teach, or defend in any manner” the Copernican Theory.  He obeyed for seven years. However, he was threatened with torture later, and he admitted to supporting the Copernican Theory. Due to this evidence of his heresy, he was kept under house arrest. Jadi pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah E (Galileo pretended to agree with the order set by the Catholic Church).

4.         What can we infer about Galileo’s life?

A.      He got what he wanted in life easily.

B.      He was always productive in his life.

C.      His life was without many changes.

D.      He always got the best in life.

E.      He was easily discouraged.

Jawaban: B

Pembahasan: Pada paragraf ke 2 bisa disimpulkan bahwa semasa hidupny, Galileo melakukan hal yang produktif seperti mengajar dan menulis buku. (He supported himself by teaching in minor position. At the same time, he started studying objects in motion and published The Little Balance. As a result, he got a teaching post at the University of Pisa in 1589. His contract ended in 1592, as it was no renewed. Not long after, he started a new position at the University of Padua. He taught geometry, mechanics, and astronomy. In 1604, he built his own telescope and found evidence about the Copernican Theory). Jadi pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah B (He always productive in his life).