WARMING UP -2
FINDING THE MAIN IDEA OF THE PARAGRAPH & PASSAGE
Luis Lionel Andres Messi, born June 24th, 1987, is an
Argentinian football player for F.C Barcelona. He is not
very tall, mainly, due to the growing problem he had when
he was younger. His eyes are brown. He never has short
hair.
Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age
in his hometown‟s Newell‟s Old Boys. From the age of 11,
he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel‟s
parents were unable to pay for the treatment in Argentina,
they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain.
In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16
years old, Messi made his first team debut in a friendly
with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao
stadium. The following championship-winning season,
Messi made his first appearance in an official match on
October 16th, 2004, in Barcelona‟s derby win against
Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium (0-1). And now, in 2010,
2011, and 2012 he is best player in the world.
1. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. he hasn‟t really attractive face, but he‟s a very
good football player
B. Lionel Messi is a good player for F.C Barcelona
C. his best characteristics are on the foot has
competitiveness
D. he appears to be a quite good and modest person
E. he has long black hair and brown eyes
Do you plan to study abroad? Don’t hesitate. Welcome
to Cambridge University. Cambridge University, an
institution of higher education, is the second oldest
university in Great Britain after the University of Oxford. It
is located in the city of Cambridge.
The University of Cambridge is a system of faculties,
departments, and 31 independent colleges. You know,
although the colleges and the university are separate
corporations, all are parts of an integrated educational
entity. The university examines candidates for degrees
during their residencies and at the conclusion of their
studies.
The colleges provide their students with lodgings and
meals, assign tutors, and offer social, cultural, and athletic
activities. Every student at the University of Cambridge is a
member of a college.
Let’s see its academic year. The academic year is
divided into three terms of approximately eight weeks
each: Michaelmas (autumn), Lent (late winter), and Easter
(spring). Students required to study under supervisor are
usually members of the college’s faculties who maintain
close relationships with small groups of students in their
charge and assist them in preparing for university exams.
2. The second paragraph tells the readers about …
A. an integrated educational entity.
B. social activities in the university.
C. the system in Cambridge University.
D. the examination for candidates’ degrees.
E. the criteria for the membership of the university.
Lesser Slow Loris (Nycticebuspygmaeus)
The Lesser Slow Lorris is a mammal which can
clamps onto branches for long periods of time. To help it
do this, the Loris has a network of blood vessels, called
rate mirabilis in its forearms and shanks. It is a small
mammal which is 7-10 inches long (175-250 mm) and can
weigh as much as 12 ounces or 340 grams. Being nocturnal
the Loris has large round eyes. The Loris has no tail but has
broad grasping feet. On its second toe it has a sharp claw.
It also has an enlarged thumb and a reduced index finger.
The Lesser Slow Lorris is a plump animal with soft, thick fur
ranging in color from light brownish-grey to deep reddish-
brown with a dark stripe down the back and neck. It has a
long snout with com-like front teeth which are used in
grooming.
It is found in Southern Asia, Vietnam, Borneo,
and Sumatera. As it is tree-living, it is restricted to tropical
rain forests. The diet of the Loris is made up of fruit and
leaves, tender shoots, insects, birds, small mammals and
reptiles. It is nocturnal and sleeps by day rolled up in a ball.
The Lorris a solitary animal which belongs to the
family of Lorisidea bush baby and potto. It is a very slow
but deliberate climber. An interesting fact about the Lesser
Slow Lorris is that it has a single-note whistle.
3. What does the paragraph one mostly talk about ?
A. The color of Lasser Slow Norris
B. The solitary animal
C. The features of Lasser Slow Lorris
D. The size of Lasser Slow Lorris
E. The life of Lasser Slow Lorri
Scientists and doctors say that about 34 million Americans
are too fat. Why is this? One cause is the kind of food
Americans eat. Many Americans like "fast food". These
foods (such as hamburgers and ice cream) often have
fattening things in them. Another cause is the way
Americans eat. They often eat little snacks between
regular meals. These extra foods add extra fat on the
body. A third cause is not enough exercise. Americans like
driving everywhere, instead of walking. They often have
machines to do a lot of the work. Some Americans are also
too heavy because of health problems. But for most of
those 34 million Americans, the problem is the American
life-style.
4. The main idea of the paragraph is ...
A. Fast foods make the majority of Americans fat.
B. Many Americans are fat because of their way of
life.
C. Being fat, many Americans do not have enough
exercise.
D. Eating snacks between regular meals add extra fat
on the body.
E. 34 million Americans have, health problems
caused by too much fat