BIOGRAPHICAL RECOUNT_TASK 2_GRADE TEN

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BIOGRAPHICAL RECOUNT_TASK 2_GRADE TEN

TASK 2. WORK INDIVIDUALLY.

Instruction: Read the biography of Joko Widodo. Then answer the following questions.

Joko Widodo

            Joko Widodo was born in 1961 in Solo, a city in the center of Java, the son of wood seller was elected as President of Indonesia in July 2014, as marking the beginning of a new, more democratic era of Indonesian politics. Also known as Jokowi, Mr. Widodo – a former entrepreneur and governor of Jakarta – come from humble background and stood in sharp contrast to the country’s previous prime ministers who hailed from the political and military elite.



            He was elected of a wave of support, particularly from the youth, for his promise of change of reputation as a clean politician. Though he remain popular, criticism of his administration has mounted following recent policy stumbles and slower economic growth.

            The furniture maker began his political career with Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) when he elected mayor of Solo in 2005.

            Mr. Widodo then went on to run for the position of Jakarta’s governor, winning a resounding victory in 2012.

            He was seen to empathize with the poor and grew in popularity with measures such as relocating slum-dwellers and boosting small business.

            He campaigned for the presidency on platform of stumping out corruption, nepotism and intolerance – and pushed for investment in education, meritocracy and increased use of technology in governance. He won the presidential election with a decisive victory over the former general Prabowo Subianto.

            At Mr. Widodo’s inauguration in October 2014, he urged for a spirit of unity and hard work, and promised to restore national pride as well as build a stronger maritime presence.

Source: Herman Benyamin_Student’s Book_English Skills For The Future_Edisi Revisi 2016

Questions:

1.      What words describe Jokowi’s former profession before becoming the mayor? How do these words share similar meanings?

2.      How do you describe Joko Widodo’s characteristic?

3.      What distinguishes Joko Widodo from others previous presidents?

4.      What made Jokowi’s popularity fluctuative?

5.      In your opinion, how is Jokowi’s image during his Presidential campaign?

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