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Reading 1
My Bad Day
Doni scrimped and paid for a trip around the world that lasted two months. In his diary, he
detailed his journey. I travelled to London and spent several weeks in Europe after spending a
week in New York. I took a train to Istanbul and visited several locations in Asia after seeing the
sights in Europe. First, I flew from Mexico City to New York City, where he lives. After travelling
across Asia, I travelled to South America before returning to Indonesia. Doni was weary, but he
was ecstatic to be on the road again.

Reading 2
A Man Charged
A man has been sued in court for pushing an older woman down a bus on Upper Thomson
Road. Ong Kok Hao, 25, is accused of injuring 76-year-old Hwang Li Lian Nee Lye on bus
service number 167 around 3 p.m. on June 5th. Ong is alleged to have pushed the older woman
onto her back, causing her to collapse onto the bus stairs. The incident was recorded and
posted to YouTube in a two-minute video. Ong bursts into a fury at Madam Hwang for pressing
the ring at the last minute along Upper Thomson Road, according to the video. During the
resulting scream battle, Ong attempted to slap the woman before shoving her down the bus.
Ong’s lawyer, Eddie Koh, will present his case to the court. The issue will be revisited by the
police in December.

Reading 3
Cowboy’s Pride
Today was a particularly hectic day. Thankfully, Rose was at home to assist me in washing
dishes, making quince jelly, and caring for our newest family member, the boy. This was yet
another ordinary day. Jean came in after we completed our chores and began enjoying the
dinner we had just prepared. Rose was tending to the child. A heavy knock came at the
entrance. I sat there waiting for Jean or Rose to pass. Jean sprang from his seat, knife and fork
both clutched in his hands. “Can’t a guy eat in peace?” he exclaimed. “I’ve come to arrest you
Mr. Jean Clarkson for horse stealing,” a deep voice said when Jean opened the bell. I stood
there watching Jean finish his last bite of dinner. He then told me that he was about to be
arrested. If there was no subpoena, I informed him he didn’t have to go. I screamed at him,
telling him he shouldn’t have let him in. Jean confidently said, “It’s all right, Mum,” in an attempt
to quiet me down.

Reading 4
Bandung
Bandung as Sea of Fire was a fire that occurred in the city of Bandung on March 24, 1946.
Within seven hours, about 200,000 residents of Bandung burned their homes.
British troops as part of the Brigade MacDonald arrived in Bandung on October 12, 1945.
Bandung was deliberately burned by TRI and local people. There were black smoke billowing
high into the air everywhere. The British Army began to attack so fierce. The greatest battle
happened in the Village name Dayeuh Kolot, in South Bandung, where there were a large
ammunition depot belonging to British. In this battle, Barisan Rakyat Indonesia destroyed the
ammunition depot.
The strategy to fire Bandung was considered because the power of TRI and people’s militia was
not comparable to the British forces and NICA. This incident inspired to create the famous song
“Halo Halo Bandung”. To remember what they did and struggled, they built the Bandung Lautan
Api monument.

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