Luis Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina

This text is for questions 1 to 5.

Lionel Messi

Luis Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. Messi is an Argentinian soccer player. He has been universally recognized as the best soccer player in the world. His quick dribbling skills and elusive tricks on the ball put him in a class of his own.

Even though his height is only 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 67 kilograms, Messi is strong, well-balanced, and versatile on the field. He has naturally left-footed, quick, and precise in control of the ball. Considering his short stature and vulnerability, he probably hits the ground less than any other forward in professional football.

Messi loves the ball so much. He will scarcely let of it or allow anyone to take it from him without a desperate chase to regain possession. As evidenced when playing Real Madrid and other sides that try to break him down with their physicality, the playmaker is also incredibly unwilling to go down after a challenge if he can stay on his feet.

Messi may not appear to be the fastest player on the pitch at times. In fact, his lethargic style when running off the ball makes him look quite slow when compared to fearsome sprinters like Cristiano Ronaldo and Theo Walcott. However, Messi's speed with the ball is probably unparalled in the game. Although he usually only illustrates his pace when he is on the ball looking to take on defenders, he is equally quick when spotting an oncoming pass and running onto it within the 18-yard box.

Messi is an agile player. Much like his speed, his agility is best on display when on a magical run through a maze of onrushing defenders. His low center of gravity and fantastic control of the ball allow him to turn his waist in the speediest of motions to deceive opponents attempting to strip the ball from him. Messi's fantastic ability to wait until the very last moment to elude opposing defenders has been so frustrating that USA national team centre-back Jay DeMerit tweeted after a friendly match in 2011, "Chasing Messi around feels like when you're 12 years old playing football with your 16 year old-brother and his buddies."

Messi is an intelligent player. He is unique for his blend of intelligence and perceptiveness as both a creator and scorer of goals. His decision-making between passing and shooting is especially clear in cases of an onrushing goalkeeper. When most forwards would have simply shot low and straight at the keeper, he manages exactly the type of finish that has and will continue to dazzle audiences around the world for years to come.

1. The purpose of the text is to….

   A. describe Lionel Messi

   B. retell past life of Lionel Messi

   C. persuade readers to Idolize Lionel Messi

   D. compare Lionel Messi with Cristiano Ronaldo

   E. entertain the readers about a story about Lionel Messi

Answer:

The purpose of the text is to describe Lionel Messi.

Jawaban: A

2. The main idea of the fourth paragraph is….

   A. Messi is the fastest player in the world

   B. Messi is faster than Cristiano Ronaldo

   C. Messi's speed with the ball is quick

   D. Messi is an agile player

   E. Messi is feared by other sprinters

Answer:

The main idea of the fourth paragraph is Messi's speed with the ball is quick

Jawaban: C

3. Based on the text, which statements is true?

   A. Messi is not only tall but also fast.

   B. Messi is good at decision making between passing and shooting.

   C. Messi is quite fast when compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and Theo Walcott.

   D. Messi will allow anyone to take the ball from him without a desperate chase.

   E. Messi's motion is easily read by opposing player.

Answer:

The true statements is Messi is good at decision making between passing and shooting.

Jawaban: B

4. "Messi's fantastic ability to wait until the very last moment to elude opposing defenders has been so frustrating that USA national team centre-back Jay DeMerit tweeted after a friendly in 2011,..."

The synonym of the underlined word is….

   A. catch

   B. face

   C. seek

   D. avoid

   E. pursue

Answer:

The synonym of elude word is avoid.

Jawaban: D

5. A player whose main job is to organize and control a team's attacking play is called….

   A. a scorer.

   B. a sprinter

   C. a defender

   D. an opponent

   E. a playmaker

Answer:

A player whose main job is to organize and control a team's attacking play is called a playmaker.

Jawaban: E

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