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Bj Habibie
2.

Based on the video , please write the biography of BJ Habibie !
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Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) — Astronomer and Scientist. Galileo developed a superior telescope and made many significant discoveries in astronomy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the inquisition for his support for the Copernican theory that the sun was at the center of the solar system. Galileo was born in Florence, Italy in 1564 to a poor but noble family His parents recognized their child's innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educated. At his father's insistence, Galileo studied the profitable career of medicine. But, at the University of Pisa, Galileo became fascinated in a wide range of subjects. He was also critical of many of Aristotle's teaching which had dominated education for the past 2,000 years. Galileo was appointed to be a mathematics professor at the University of Pisa, but his strident criticisms of Aristotle left him isolated among his contemporaries. After three years of persecution, he resigned and went to the University of Padua, where he taught maths. His entertaining lectures attracted a large following and he was able to spend the next 18 years pursuing his interests in astronomy and mechanics. Something that we can learn from Galileo Galilei's biography is ...
- A.
  
  We must always believe whatever the society believes to avoid getting persecuted.
- B.
  
  We must never go against the believe of the society to avoid getting imprisoned
- C.
  
  We should believe in something and stay faithful to it no matter how hard.
- D.
  
  We must sacrifice everything to get ourselves educated.
- E.
  
  We should spend 18 years to pursue our interests.
Correct Answer
C. We should believe in something and stay faithful to it no matter how hard.
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From the fact that Galileo Galilei was imprisoned for supporting the Copernican theory, which later was proven to be true, we know that Galileo Galilei was ...
- A.
  
  Reckless
- B.
  
  Stubborn
- C.
  
  Tenacious
- D.
  
  Arrogant
- E.
  
  Foolish
Correct Answer
C. Tenacious

Explanation
Galileo Galilei's imprisonment for supporting the Copernican theory, which was later proven to be true, suggests that he was tenacious. Despite facing opposition and being imprisoned, he remained steadfast in his beliefs and continued to advocate for the Copernican theory. This demonstrates his determination and perseverance in the face of adversity, making "tenacious" the most fitting description for Galileo Galilei.

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According to the biography, why did Galileo Galilei resign from his teaching job at the University of Pisa?
- A.
  
  He had attracted many followers.
- B.
  
  He was persecuted for three years.
- C.
  
  He was appointed as a mathematics professor.
- D.
  
  He had a better offer from the University of Padua.
- E.
  
  He wanted to pursue his interests in astronomy and mechanics.
Correct Answer
B. He was persecuted for three years.
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"His parents recognized their child's innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educated." (Paragraph 2) The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...
- A.
  
  Acquired
- B.
  
  Ingenious
- C.
  
  Multiple
- D.
  
  Inborn
- E.
  
  Strident
Correct Answer
D. Inborn

Explanation
The word "innate" in the sentence refers to a quality or ability that someone is born with. It suggests that the child's intelligence and talents are natural and inherent to him, rather than something that he acquired or learned over time. Therefore, the word "inborn" is the closest in meaning to "innate" as it also implies something that is present from birth.

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English Passage Quiz: Test!

Bj Habibie

Based on the video , please write the biography of BJ Habibie !

From the fact that Galileo Galilei was imprisoned for supporting the Copernican theory, which later was proven to be true, we know that Galileo Galilei was ...

According to the biography, why did Galileo Galilei resign from his teaching job at the University of Pisa?

"His parents recognized their child's innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educated." (Paragraph 2) The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...