The person I would like to describe is a man called Beje Habibi. He was a technocrat, an aero engineer, the m. Minister of technology and innovation in Indonesia, a vice president. And eventually, he was the third president of Indonesia. He came from a very poor family, but with his geniuses, he got to go to Germany and studied there. And eventually became a very well respected expert in aero and train engineering. He was one of the very first person who introduced the elasticity, uh, the theory of the train material. And then he was called home by the president back then to improve the. The airplane industry in Indonesia. He was the first person to ever buildil the airplane in Indonesia. Despite his long ranging career, he was very humble. He was smart. And, um, emotionally and socially very intelligent. He was very firm with his belief. And not afraid to take a very difficult decision. When he decided to take the presidential chair. And also to dismiss Timor Lee from Indonesia, which was a very controversial decision back then. But now people understand why he chose this decision.
Band 7+: Describe a historical person you admire. You should say: -who this person is -describe some things they've done -say why you like this person
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The person I admire is B.J. Habibie, a remarkable figure in Indonesian history. He was a brilliant engineer, a technocrat, and a visionary leader. He served as the Minister of Technology and Research, Vice President, and ultimately, the third President of Indonesia. Habibie's journey began in a humble family, but his exceptional intellect led him to Germany, where he excelled in aeronautical and railway engineering. He became a renowned expert, pioneering research in the elasticity of train materials. He was called back to Indonesia to revitalize the country's aviation industry, becoming the first person to build an airplane in Indonesia. Despite his impressive achievements, Habibie remained humble and approachable. He was a man of great intelligence, emotional depth, and social awareness. He was known for his unwavering convictions and his courage in making difficult decisions. His decision to assume the presidency and his controversial choice to separate East Timor from Indonesia were both bold and consequential. While his actions were met with mixed reactions at the time, his legacy as a visionary leader who sought to modernize Indonesia continues to be debated and analyzed.
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