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The Items Test of Pre-Test: 20 questions
Choose the correct answer by crossing (X) A, B, C, D or E for each answer!
Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 3.
The farm and rooster
A Story from The Farm Yard Two roosters were fighting fiercely to be the king of
the farm yard. One finally gained advantage and the other surrendered.
The loosing rooster slunk away and hid itself in a quiet corner. The winner flew up
to a high wall, flapped its wings and crowed its victory, as loud as I could.
Suddenly, an eagle came sailing through the air and carried it off, with its talons.
The loosing rooster immediately came out of its corner and ruled the farm yard from
then on.
1. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
a. An eagle watching the rooster from a distance.
b. The loosing rooster came out from its hiding place.
c. The eagle took the winning rooster as its prey.
d. The winning rooster celebrates its winning proudly.
e. A Story from The Farm Yard
2. From the text we know that....
a. Only one rooster can rule the roost
b. The roosters are fighting to flap their wings
c. The eagle had watched them all day
d. The farm needs a new king
e. The loosing rooster slunk away
3. What can we learn from the story?
a. There's always a bigger enemy in this life.
b. Your friend can be your enemy.
c. Always grab an opportunity before you.
d. Don't be cocky when we have achieved our goal
e. The farm yard from then on
Read the following text to answer questions number 4 to 6.
Mouse Deer and Mr. Crocodile
One day, a hungry mouse deer walked along a river, finding no food on the barren
land. Spotting lush grass across the river, he contemplated how to reach it. Unable to
swim in the rapid current, he devised a plan. Jumping into the air, he walked along the
riverbank. Unable to see his reflection due to fast-flowing water, he tested the river with
his foreleg, discovering Mr. Crocodile with sharp teeth. The crocodile threatened to
make the mouse deer his lunch. In a clever move, the mouse deer suggested the
crocodiles line up across the river, counting them as he hopped from one to the next.
Finally reaching the grassland, he thanked the naive crocodiles.
4. How many crocodiles were there in the story above?
a. Three crocodiles
b. Ten crocodiles
c. Thirteen crocodiles
d. Seventeen crocodiles
e. Not mentioned
5. " .... But we are a large group, I can't count it precisely," The underlined word
has closest meaning with....
a. Accurately
b. Objectively
c. Definitely
d. Obviously
e. Precisely
6. What is the main idea of the text above?
a. Mouse Deer and Mr. Crocodile
b. A mouse deer hadn't eaten since morning
c. A mouse deer was walking by the river
d. The mouse deer was figuring out the way how to reach there
e. Crocodile showing his sharp teeth
Read the following text to answer questions number 7.
The Story of the Smart Parrot
A man in Puerto Rico owned a unique and intelligent parrot that could say any
word except the name of the town where it was born, Catano. Despite the man's efforts
to teach the parrot, it refused to say the word. Frustrated, the man became angry and
threatened the parrot's life if it didn't comply. After unsuccessful attempts, the man threw
the parrot into the chicken house, expressing his frustration. Inside, the parrot, now with
three dead chickens around, continued screaming at the last chicken, demanding it to
say "Catano" or face the same fate.
7. To tell the plot, the writers uses….
a. A rhetorical question and an exclamation
b. Time sequences
c. Contrastive evidences
d. Past tense
e. Concessive conjunctions
Read the following text to answer questions number 8 to 10.
Little Red Riding Hood
Once, a little girl named Little Red Riding Hood was tasked with delivering a cake
to her grandmother. On her way, she encountered a wolf who, with evil intentions, raced
ahead to the grandmother's house. The wolf locked the grandmother in a closet, donned
her clothes, and lay in wait. Little Red Riding Hood, unaware of the deception, entered
the house and fell victim to the wolf, who then proceeded to eat both her and the
grandmother.
After the feast, the wolf fell asleep by the river. A woodcutter arrived, discovered
the wolf's misdeed, and rescued Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother by cutting
open the wolf's belly. They were freed, and the woodcutter filled the wolf's stomach
with a large stone before tossing it into the river.
8. Why did little riding hood do not realize the wolf who in disguise as her
grandma?
a. Because she was blind
b. Because she was daft
c. Because the wolf was kind
d. Because the wolf wore little riding hood’s clothes
e. Because the wolf wore grandma’s clothes
9. What is the story about?
a. A kind wolf who wants to help little riding hood
b. A little riding hood meet wolf
c. Grandma asked wolf to take little riding hood
d. A bad wolf who wants to eat little riding hood and grandma
e. None of the option is right
10. What is the moral value of the story?
a. Don’t be greedy
b. Don’t believe in stranger
c. Don’t use riding hood
d. Don’t go to Grandma’s house
e. Don’t sleep in the river
Read the following text to answer questions number 11.
The Rats and The Elephants
Once upon a time, a group of mice lived peacefully under a tree. However,
elephants unknowingly destroyed their homes. Many mice were crushed to death. The
king of mice decided to approach the elephant leader, requesting a different route. Upon
hearing the sad story, the elephant king apologized, agreed to take an alternate route,
and thus saved the lives of the mice. One day, elephant hunters trapped them. The
elephant king remembered the king of mice and sent for help. The rat king and his mice
cut the nets, freeing the trapped elephants. They danced with joy and expressed gratitude
to the mice.
11. Which one statement is FALSE according to the story?
a. A group of elephants crossing the jungle
b. The elephant’s king apologized and agreed to take another route
c. The lives the rats were saved dead
d. He summoned one of the elephant of his herd which had not been trapped
e. The elephant’s herd was totally set busy
Read the following text to answer questions number 12 to 14.
The Lion and the mouse
Once when a lion was asleep, a little mouse began up and down upon him; this
soon awoke the lion, who placed his huge paw upon the mouse, and opened his big jaws
to swallow him.
“Pardon, O King “cried the little mouse “forgive me this time. I shall never forget
it: who knows I may be able to do you a good turn some of these days?”. The lion was
so tickled at the idea of the mouse being able to help him. Then he lifted up his paw and
let him go.
On day the lion was caught in a trap. Some hunters who to carry him alive to the
king, tied him to a tree while they went in search of a wagon to carry him in. Just then
the little mouse happened to pass by and see the sad plight in which the lion was. The
little mouse went up to him and soon gnawed away the ropes that bound the king of the
beats. Soon the little mouse had finished growing away the ropes, he asked the lion to
run away.
12. What is the purpose of the text ….
a. To entertain the readers
b. To persuade the readers that something should not be the case
c. To inform the readers about the events of the day which are considered
newsworthy
d. To explain something
e. To present at least two points of view about an issue
13. Which of the following phrases best explains the moral of the story….
a. Honesty is the best policy.
b. Actions speak louder than words.
c. Two wrongs don't make a right.
d. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
e. Practice makes perfect.
14. In the sentence, “The lion was asleep in the forest when the mouse ran over his
nose,” what aspect of the story is being described….
a. The setting and condition of the lion.
b. The setting and condition of the mouse.
c. The actions of the mouse.
d. The reaction of the lion.
e. The importance of the forest.
Read the following text to answer questions number 15 to 18.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Once upon a time, there was an ant and a grasshopper who lived in a field. The
ant would work hard every day, collecting food and storing it for the winter. The
grasshopper, on the other hand, would play his guitar and sing all day, not worrying
about anything. The ant told the grasshopper that he needed to be more industrious if he
wanted to survive the winter. The grasshopper replied that he would be fine and
continued to enjoy his lazy days.
When winter came, the grasshopper found himself hungry and cold, with nothing
to eat or keep him warm. Looking for help, he went to the ant's house and asked for
some food. The ant, however, refused to give him any, reminding him of how he had
wasted his time during the summer while the ant had worked hard.
The grasshopper learned his lesson and realized the value of hard work and
preparation. From then on, he promised to work hard and store food for the winter like
the ant.
This story teaches us a valuable lesson about the importance of hard work and
preparation for the future.
15. Which of the following statements is specifically mentioned in the story….
a. The ants enjoyed music and dance.
b. The grasshopper had a big family to feed.
c. The grasshopper spent his summer singing and playing.
d. The ants refused to share their food with the grasshopper.
e. The grasshopper worked hard to store food for winter.
16. Which sentence correctly uses the past tense form of the verb?
a. The ants work hard all summer.
b. The ants are working hard all summer.
c. The ants will work hard all summer.
d. The ants worked hard all summer.
e. The ants have worked hard all summer.
17. Which aspect supports the idea that the ants were wiser than the grasshopper….
a. Plot
b. Characters
c. Setting
d. Theme
e. Moral lesson
18. What was the reason why the grasshopper didn’t store any food for winter?
a. He was too lazy and irresponsible.
b. He didn’t think about the consequences of his actions.
c. He was too busy singing and playing all day.
d. His friends didn’t warn him about the upcoming winter.
e. He believed that the ants would share their food with him.
Read the following text to answer questions number 19 to 20.
Malin Kundang
In a village, a poor woman named Malin Kundang's mother struggled as a
fisherman, unable to provide for their needs. Malin decided to leave for the city, hoping
to change their fate. He became a wealthy merchant but never contacted his mother.
Years later, he returned to the village with wealth and distributed money to the residents.
A neighbor informed his mother, and when she saw Malin, he denied her, ashamed of
her appearance. Heartbroken, she cursed Malin, saying, "Your heart is as hard as stone,
Malin. Therefore, I curse you to turn into stone. You are a disobedient child." Malin was
terrified. He begged for forgiveness, but his mother was too deeply hurt. Suddenly, a
heavy rain poured down, accompanied by a lightning strike. At that moment, Malin
turned into stone.
19. Who was the person responsible for Malin Kundang's curse?
a. His mother
b. The queen
c. The gods
d. The witch
e. The devil
20. How did Malin Kundang's ship turn into stone?
a. It was hit by a huge wave and turned into stone instantly
b. It was cursed by the gods and turned into stone
c. It was struck by lightning and turned into stone
d. It was attacked by a sea monster and turned into stone
e. Malin Kundang's mother prayed for his ship to turn into stone and her
wish was granted by the gods.
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The Items Test of Post-test: 20 questions
Choose the correct answer by crossing (X) A, B, C, D or E for each answer!
Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 3.
Elephant-Hunters
Once upon a time there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a
group of elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats.
Many of them were even crushed to death. Then taking of rats decided to approach the
elephant’s chief and request him to guide his herd through another route. On hearing
the sad story, the elephant’s king apologized and agreed to take another route. And so
the lives of the rats were saved.
One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of elephants in
huge nets. Then the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He
summoned on of the elephants of his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help
from the king and told him about the trapped elephants. The rat’s king immediately took
his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had trapped the elephant’s herd.
The elephant herd was totally set free. They danced with joy and thank the rats.
1. What destroyed the homes of all rats?
a. The hunter did
b. Elephant-hunter did
c. A group of mice did
d. Elephant’s herd
e. A group of elephant did
2. What helped the elephant’s herd free?
a. The hunters did
b. The trapped elephants did
c. A group of king did
d. Entire group of rats did
e. The elephant-hunter did
3. How the end of the story above?
a. How the fox helped goat
b. The fox thirsty
c. The elephant herd was totally set free
d. the rats were saved
e. the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats
Read the following text to answer questions number 4 to 6
The Wise Goat and the Narrow Bridge
Long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals,
Once upon a time over the river there was a very narrow bridge. One day a goat crossed
the bridge. Just at that the middle of the bridge, he met another goat. There was no room
for them to pass because the wide of the bridge was only for one goat. The first goat ask
another goat to go back, but he asked him back too. They didn’t want to give in each
other. The first goat felt that he was stronger, the second goat felt the same too. To know
about their strength, they decided to fight.
Then the first goat put down his horn to fight. But suddenly “Stop,” the second
goat said. He told that if they would fall into the river and be drowned. He had plan to
pass the bridge. Then the wise goat lay down on the bridge, and the other goat walked
lightly over him. So, they passed each other and went on their ways.
4. What is the topic of the text?
a. The crocodile
b. The narrow bridge
c. The story of river
d. About the goat
e. About the bird
5. Which one of the following statements is false about the text above?
a. The gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals
b. A time over the river there was a very narrow bridge
c. The first goat ask another goat to go back, but he did not asked him back
too.
d. The first goat put down his horn to fight
e. They passed each other and went on their ways
6. …. he met another goat. (Paragraph 2) The word he in the sentence refers to….
a. The crocodile
b. A goat
c. a bird
d. The river
e. The bridge
Read the following text to answer questions number 7 to 8
Story of Rabbit and Bear
Once upon a time, there were neighbors a bear and a rabbit. The rabbit was a
skilled archer, while the bear was clumsy. The bear, seeking the rabbit's help, persuaded
him to come to the other side of the hill with the promise of sharing the buffalo meat
they would hunt. The rabbit agreed, and together they hunted more than enough buffalo.
However, the greedy bear denied the rabbit his share and even prevented him from
tasting the blood.
The bear had five children, and the youngest, sympathetic to the rabbit, devised a
clever plan. Pretending to play ball with an extra-large piece of meat, the young bear
kicked it towards the rabbit's house, ensuring the rabbit received a meal without the
father bear knowing. This act of kindness allowed the rabbit to eat, unbeknownst to the
gluttonous papa bear.
7. What do you think about the rabbit?
a. He was angry
b. He was a good shot
c. He couldn’t use the arrow well
d. He has five children
e. He shot buffalo everyday
8. Who gave meat to the rabbit?
a. Papa bear
b. Mama bear
c. The bear’s children
d. The youngest child of the bear
e. The buffalo
Read the following text to answer questions number 9
The Magic Box
Once upon a time, a poor farmer and his wife discovered a magical box in their
field. When an apple was placed inside, the box filled itself with apples endlessly,
allowing them to sell the surplus and live comfortably. Eventually, the farmer tried
putting a gold coin into the box, and it started filling with coins, making them wealthy.
The farmer's grandfather, hearing of their newfound wealth, visited and sought
help to access the money. Frustrated by the old man's inability to work, the farmer yelled
at him. In a tragic turn, the grandfather fell into the box and died. The money
disappeared, replaced by images of dead grandfathers. To bury them, the farmer spent
all his wealth until the box broke, leaving him as poor as he was before. The story serves
as a cautionary tale about greed and the consequences of mistreating loved ones.
9. “…his wife dropped an apple into it” in paragraph 2 the underline word refers
to?
a. An apple
b. A box
c. A magic
d. A man
e. A women
Read the following text to answer questions number 10 to 11.
A Woman and the Wolves
A long time ago, in the sparsely populated New Territories, where only a few
villages existed, traveling between them meant passing through wild and unsafe forests.
One day, a farmer's young wife visited her mother in the next village, accompanied by
her baby son. As they crossed the forest, they encountered wolves. In an unfortunate
incident, Ah Tim, the nephew, fell, and the wolves caught him. The young woman,
displaying extraordinary kindness, pleaded with the wolves to spare her nephew and
offered her own baby's life instead. Surprisingly, the wolves began playing with the
baby rather than attacking. The villagers, recognizing the woman's goodness, rushed to
help armed with sticks, only to find the wolves peacefully interacting with the baby.
10. Who walked in front when they were in the forest?
a. Ah Tm
b. The woman
c. The woman’s son
d. Her brother’s nephew
e. The baby and his mother
11. How could the wolves catch Ah Tim?
a. He was afraid
b. He was stumbled by a stone
c. He ran slowly
d. The woman cried
e. The wolves were good runners
Read the following text to answer questions number 12.
The Stubborn Parrot of Catano
A man in Puerto Rico had an exceptional parrot, incredibly smart but refusing to
say the name of the town Catano. Despite the man's attempts to teach the parrot, it
wouldn't utter the word. Frustrated, the man grew angry and threatened the parrot's life.
In a fit of rage, he threw the parrot into the chicken house, declaring it stupider than the
chickens. The next day, upon returning, the man found three dead chickens on the floor.
To his surprise, the parrot was now demanding the last chicken to say "Catano" or face
its demise.
12. What is the story about?
a. A parrot and a cat
b. A parrot and a chicken
c. A parrot, the owner, and chickens
d. Story of parrot
e. A parrot and the owner
Read the following text to answer questions number 13 to 14
The Deceptive Fox and the Thirsty Goat
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 was
thirsty so he got 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, seeking help, allowed the fox to climb on his back to escape the well.
However, the fox walked away without fulfilling his promise. The goat, feeling sad,
called out for help. An old man passing by heard him and placed a plank in the well.
The goat climbed out and expressed gratitude to the old man.
13. What do we learn from the text?
a. The fox’s idea of how to get out of the well
b. How both the goat and the fox got out of the well
c. How the fox got out of the well
d. How the fox helped the goat
e. Why the fox got into the well
14. “Come down and try it yourself.” (Paragraph 1). The underlined word refers
to....
a. Well
b. Water
c. a fox
d. a goat
e. Life
Read the following text to answer questions number 15.
Cinderella
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived with
her stepmother and stepsisters who treated her very badly. One day, the king of the land
held a grand ball and invited all the ladies in the kingdom to attend. Cinderella's
stepmother and stepsisters went to the ball, leaving Cinderella behind. With the help of
her fairy godmother, Cinderella attended the ball in a beautiful dress and danced with
the prince, who fell in love with her. However, the clock struck midnight and Cinderella
had to leave the ball, losing one of her glass slippers in the process.
15. What was the name of the king in the story?
a. Cinderella
b. The prince
c. The fairy godmother
d. It is not stated in the text
e. The stepmother
Read the following text to answer questions number 16 to 18.
The Enchanted Forest Adventure
In a tranquil village, a young girl named Lily discovered a mysterious forest
filled with enchantment. Exploring its wonders, she found a sparkling key in a hidden
glade. Upon turning the key, Lily was transported to a fantastical realm inhabited by
talking animals, fairies, and a kind-hearted dragon. Throughout her adventure, she faced
challenges, solved puzzles, and formed lasting friendships. As Lily bid farewell to the
enchanted land, she returned home with magical memories and the ornate key. The
village remained unaware of her extraordinary adventures, emphasizing the notion that
some experiences are meant to be cherished as secret treasures in the hearts of those
who believe in the extraordinary.
 16. What is the correct form of the past tense of the verb "ride" in the sentence "The
brave knight __ on his horse through the enchanted forest"?
a. Rode
b. Rided
c. Rid
d. Riding
e. Ridde
17. What is the supporting idea conveyed by the following sentence "As she walked
deeper into the forest, she felt like she had entered another world."
a. The forest is a dangerous place.
b. The forest is a peaceful place.
c. The main character is brave.
d. The main character is lost.
e. The forest is a magical and mysterious place.
18. What can be inferred about the characters in "The Enchanted Forest Adventure"
based on the story?
a. They are all greedy and selfish
b. They all live in the same village
c. They all have magical powers
d. They all work together to achieve their goals
e. They are all afraid of the dark
Read the following text to answer questions number 19 to 20.
The Curious Kitten and the Friendly Butterfly
In a cozy little town, a curious kitten named Whiskers loved exploring. One
sunny day, Whiskers encountered a friendly butterfly named Flutter. Intrigued, they
embarked on an exciting journey, discovering the magic of friendship and the beauty of
the world around them.
The moral: "True friends make every adventure special."
19. What is the name of the butterfly that Whiskers encountered in the story?
a. Flitter
b. Flutter
c. Flicker
d. Flash
e. Flyer
20. Which idiom best describes Whiskers and Flutter's journey?
a. It's a piece of cake.
b. It's raining cats and dogs.
c. Two peas in a pod.
d. A match made in heaven.
e. Barking up the wrong tree.