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was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java. The King, named Sang
Prabu, was a wise man.
He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was famous for her beauty but
she was not married. One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to settle the matter through a
show of strength.
After that, the Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan won the competition.
Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used
magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding.
When Sang Prabu was searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had
been enchanted by the wicked fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden
Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a nice fairy took her
to the Kahyangan.
2. Why the wicked fairy did use her magic to make Raden Begawan unconscious?
3. What do you think will happen if gods or goddesses cannot mingle in the affairs of
people on earth at that time?
4. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan. (Paragraph 2) The word here in the sentence
refers to ...
C. Princess Nirmala
D. Prince Teja
Once upon a time there was a wife of a rich man fell sick, and soon she closed her eyes and
departed. Every day, Cinderella went out to her mother’s grave, and wept, and she remained
pious and good. When, winter came, the snow spread a white sheet over the grave, and by
the time the spring sun had drawn it off again, the man had taken another wife. The woman
had brought with her into the house two daughters, who were beautiful and fairy of face but
vile and black of heart. Since then, a bad time for the poor step-child began.
One day the King gave orders for a festival and all the beautiful young girls in the country
were invited, in order that his son might choose himself a bride. When the two step-sisters
heard that they were to appear among the number, they were delighted, called Cinderella
and made to help them grooming, Cinderella obeyed, but wept, because she too would have
liked to go with them to dance, and begged her step-mother said” you cannot go with us,
you have no clothes and cannot dance.
When the step-mother and her daughters had gone away, Cinderella went to her mother’s
grave and cried, Shiver and Quiver, my little tree, silver and gold throw down over me.”
Suddenly a bird threw down a magnificent gold and silver dress to her, and were golden too.
At the party her step-sister and the step-mother however did not recognize her, and thought
she must be a foreign princess, for she looked so beautiful in the golden dress.
10. The step-mother however did not “recognize” her. The same meaning of the word
“recognize” is…
a. to see
b. to know
c. to told
d. to talk
e. to tell
22. After Snow White heard her aunt and uncle talked about her
a. Snow White sleep in the castle
b. she fell asleep
c. she angry with their aunt and uncle
d. she ran away into the woods
e. she likes her aunt and uncle
24. When did Snow White run away into the woods?
a. after breakfast
b. at noon
c. mid day
d. in the morning
e. at night
50. You can use what is called Anglo. The word “can” means ….
a. possibility
b. wanna
c. may
d. ability
e. mean to
A fox fell into a well and couldn’t get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the
fox in the well it asked if the water was good. “Good”, said the fox. “It’s the best water I’ve
tasted in all my life. Come down and try it yourself. “The goat thought of nothing but how
thirsty he was. So he jumped into the well. When he had drunk enough he looked around
but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, “I have a good idea. You stand on your
hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then I’ll climb on your back,
from there I’ll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I’m out I’ll help you out of
the well.” The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and so out of the well.
Then he coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him out. The fox merely turned
to him and said, “If you only has as much sense in your head as you have hairs in your
beard you wouldn’t have jumped into the well without making sure that you could get out
again.
b. It was sad
c. It was lazy
d. It was good
e. It was thirsty
[08.02, 8/5/2023] Yohana: What is the type of the previous text ?
a. Myth
b. Play
c. legend
d. Fairy tale
e. Fable
Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there
was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java. The King, named Sang
Prabu, was a wise man. He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was
famous for her beauty but she was not married. One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to
settle the matter by a show of strength.
After that, Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan had won the competition.
Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used
magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding. When Sang Prabu was
searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had been enchanted by the
wicked fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess
Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan.
4. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan. (Paragraph 2) The word her in the sentence
refers to…
Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy,
Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play outside.
Their mother reminded them not to go to Mr. Mc gregor’s garden because
their father had an accident there.
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the
lane to pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away to Mr. Mc
gregor’s garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes. Suddenly,
he met Mr. McGregor. Peter was very frightened and rushed away as fast as he
could. He lost a pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter never
stopped running or looked behind him till he got home. During the evening, he
was sick because he was so tired. He had to drink some medicine while three of
his brothers had bread, mild and blackberries for supper.
Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy,
Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play outside.
Their mother reminded them not to go to Mr. McGregor’s garden because their
father had an accident there.
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the
lane to pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away to Mr.
McGregor’s garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes.
Suddenly, he met Mr. McGregor. Peter was very frightened and rushed away as
fast as he could. He lost a pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter
never stopped running or looked behind him till he got home. During the
evening, he was sick because he was so tired. He had to drink some medicine
while three of his brother had bread, mild and blackberries for supper.
Why did Peter get sick? Because ….
a. he caught a cold
b. he was exhausted
c. he didi not eat
d. he was naughty
e. he was eating so much
Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy, Mopsy,
Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play outside. Their mother
reminded them not to go to Mr. Mc Gregor’s garden because their father had an
accident there.
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the lane to
pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away to Mr. McGregor’s
garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes. Suddenly, he met Mr.
McGregor. Peter was very frightened and rushed away as fast as he could. He lost a
pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter never stopped running or
looked behind him till he got home. During the evening, he was sick because he was
so tired. He had to drink some medicine while three of his brothers had bread, mild
and blackberries for supper.
What moral lesson did you get from the previous story?
a. We must obey what our parents' words
b. We must be brave
c. We must be strong
d. We must help each other
e. Don't be greedy
One day a man stopped at a flower shop to order some flowers. He wanted to send it to his
mother who lived far in another town through a delivery company. Meanwhile he was
looking at sad young girl who was sitting in front of the flower shop. He asked her what was
wrong and she replied, “I wanted to buy a red rose for my mother but my money is not
enough”. The man smiled and said, “Come on in with me I’ll buy you a rose.” He bought the
little girl a rose and he ordered for his own mother flowers too.
After buying a rose flower for the girl the man offered the girl a ride to her home. She said”
yes please! You can take me to my mother. She directed him to a cemetery. The girl placed
the rose on her mother’s fresh grave. Knowing the girl’s mother had died the man realized
that he must show his love to his mother while she was still alive. Then the man returned to
the flower shop. He cancelled the flower delivery order picked up the rose flower and drove
to reach his mother’s house.
16. What did the man do after buying the girl a red rose?
A Milkmaid had been in the meadow to milk her cows. Now she was returning
home with a pail of milk on her hand.
She thought, "I will make cream and butter out of this milk. Then after selling
them, I will buy eggs. And when they hatch, I shall have a good poultry farm".
She further thought, "I shall sell some of my chickens and buy a fine dress.
Seeing it on my body at the party, all the boys will admire me. But I will turn
them away".
She went on day dreaming; she forgot about the pail on her head. She moved
her head suddenly and the pail of milk came tumbling down. It was broken and
all the milk split.
"Dear, 0 dear!" she cried, "I have lost mine all".
What did the milk-maid carry on her hand?
A. Some cream
B. Some butter
C. A pail of milk
D. A pail of eggs
What does the text tell us about?
A. Spilt milk
B. A pail of milk
C. A hardworking girl
D. A day dreaming milk-maid