Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stones

Judged by this first volume, the Harry Potter books are a fine addition to English children’s fantasy
literature. Harry Potter, orphaned when his parents are killed by the evil wizard Voldemort, is taken in
by his aunt and uncle, who are Muggles – ordinary, non-magical people. Harry is rather out of place
there, but things improve greatly for him when goes to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
– except that one of the staff is in league with Voldemort.

Part of the attention of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone comes from the familiar but at the
same time exotic setting of an English public school, complete with houses and schoolboy adventures,
in which Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione struggle to save the world and win the house cup.

So Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be a great Christmas present for kids who haven’t read
it yet – and it is a book that adults (at least those without stunted imaginations) can read as well.

1. The story of Harry Potter began when ....

A. he became an orphan
B. his uncle and aunt adopted him
C. Voldemort was killed
D. his parents killed Voldemort
E. his uncle and aunt killed Voldemort

2. When Harry Potter lived with his uncle and aunt, ....
A. he felt uncomfortable
B. he befriended Voldemort
C. things improved in his life
D. he had fantasy about magic
E. he became ordinary people

3. We can conclude from the first paragraph that ....

A. Harry Potter’s parents were muggle
B. Harry Potter lived in a magical place
C. Harry Potter is a relative of Voldemort
D. Harry Potter’s parents adopted him as an orphan
E. Harry Potter enjoyed his life with his uncle and aunt

4. What kind of text above?

a. Report text
b. Descriptive text
c. Narrative text
d. Spoof
e. Review text

5. Who was killed Harry Potter’s parents?

a. Philosopher’s Stone
b. Harry Potter
c. his uncle
d. his aunt
e. Voldemort

6. “…and his friends …”(paragraph 2). The underline word refers to…

a. Roni
b. Harry Potter
c. his uncle
d. his aunt
e. Voldemort

7. what is the purpose of the text?

a. to persuadean artwork especially film

b. to inform the readers about a book
c. to entertain the reader with a story
d. to present at least two points of view
e. to critique an artwork especially a book

8. what does the text tell us about?

a. the original story of Voldemort

b. the review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
c. the review for Harry Potter’s aunt and uncle
d. the original story of Harry Potter’s aunt and uncle
e. the original story of the Philosopher’s Stone

9. “…Stone will be a great Christmas present…”in paragraph 3. The underline word is synonymous with…

a. bad
b. intelligence
c. worst
d. foul
e. nasty
10. “…comes from the familiar but…” in paragraph 2. The underline word is synonymous with…

a. famous
b. shy
c. brave
d. care
e. cool

2012 Film

2012 is Roland Emmerich's film which uses the Mayan calendar and other endof-days prophecies for
their doomsday scenario. It images the world coming to an end in 2012.

2012 film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It starts when Cussack drives a
limo through the streets of Los Angeles as freeways and skyscrapers crumble all round him from the
shock of a 10.5 R.S. earthquake. The preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling. The climax occurs
aboard the giant ark, when an equipment malfunction threatens almost the entire mission.

Unfortunately, the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the necessary clarity. In 2012 film,
Emmerich leaves us confused as to exactly what is happening to whom. However, Emmerich' 2012
deserves credit for casting Cussack.

McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever as Peet's cocky. Danny Glover lends dignity to the role of the
president. Chiwetel Ejiofor, as the chief scientist, brings a moving sense of anguish to a stock role. Piatt
has fun playing the villain of the piece, and Woody Harrelson also chews the scenery as a bugeyed radio
prophet trying to warm his listeners about Armagedon.

All in one, 2012's cinematography, production design and visual effects are awards-worthy. Music also
propels the movie. It presents American Idol runner-up. Adam Lambert, who provides a rousing anthem
over the end credits.

1. The film 2012 comes to the climax when ....

A. the skyscrapers were crumbling
B. the entire mission was threatened
C. a shocking 10.5 R.S. earthquake happened
D. the preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling
E. an equipment malfunction threatens the mission

2. The Maya calendar predicts that ....

A. the doomsday will happen in 2072
B. Roland Emmerich will make a 2012 film
C. the end of the day will happen in Los Angeles
D. a 10.5 RS earthquake will happen in Los Angeles only
E. the giant ark will save some people from the earthquake

3. Based on the text, we know that ....

A. Cussack plays a character in 2012 film.
B. 2012 film is based on Cussack's true experience.
C. a series of wonders happened in the Mayan calendar.
D. Adam Lambert stars 2012 movie.
E. in this film, doomsday happens before 10.5 R.S. earthquake occurs.

4. What will happen in 2012?

A. many discount in every mall

B. the entire mission was threatened
C. a shocking 10.5 R.S. earthquake happened
D. the skyscrapers were crumbling
E. the world coming to an end

5. Who drives a limo?

A. Armagedon
B. Chiwetel Ejiofor
C. Peet
D. Emmerich
E. Cussack

7. what is the purpose of the text?

a. to entertain the reader with a story

b. to retell the past even
c. to persuade an artwork especially film
d. to give moral value to the readers
e. to critique an artwork especially a film

8. who is Chiwetel Ejiofor?

a. cameramen
b. the chief scientist
c. producer
d. drives
e. Armagedon

9. “…perhaps his best role ever…”(paragraph 4). The underline word refers to…

A. Armagedon
B. Chiwetel Ejiofor
C. Peet
D. Emmerich
E. McCarthy

10. “…prophet trying to warm…” in paragraph 4. The underline word is synonymous with…

A. Attemping
B. Assuming
C. Avoiding
D. Managing
E. predicting