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My First Time on a Train
Last Saturday, my family and I went to visit my grandparents in the city. It was my first time traveling by
train, and I was so excited! We arrived at the big, busy train station. There were so many people walking around, and
the sound of train whistles filled the air.
My dad helped me with my small backpack. We walked through the crowds and found our platform. The train
was long and shiny, with big windows. I couldn't wait to get inside. When we stepped onto the train, it was very clean
and had comfortable blue seats. I got a window seat, so I could see everything outside.
As the train started to move, it made a gentle shaking sound. We passed by green fields, small houses, and
big, noisy roads with lots of cars. It was like watching a movie, but the pictures were real! My mom gave me some
snacks, and I ate them while watching the world go by. The journey took about two hours. I wasn't bored for a single
minute.
When we arrived, my grandparents were waiting for us at the station. They hugged me and said they were
happy to see me. I told them all about my exciting train trip. I learned that traveling can be a lot of fun, especially
when you can see new things from a window. I can't wait to travel by train again.
A. Pemahaman Tekstual
1. Menemukan/Mengidentifikasi Informasi
What are the characteristics of the train station?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. It was small.
B. It was busy.
C. There were many people there.
D. It was quiet.
E. It was big.
2.Mengklasifikasi
Which of the following can be classified as things the writer saw from the train window?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. People.
B. Green fields.
C. Small houses.
D. Noisy roads.
E. The grandparents.
3. Membuat Kerangka
Based on the text, which of the following outlines the correct order of events?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. The writer arrived at the station.
B. The train started to move.
C. The writer ate snacks.
D. The grandparents were waiting.
E. The writer got a window seat.
4. Meringkas
Which statements best summarize the third paragraph?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. The train journey was two hours long.
B. The writer watched the scenery from the window.
C. The train journey was an enjoyable experience for the writer.
D. The train made a gentle shaking sound.
E. The writer was not bored during the trip.
5 Mensintesis
What idea does the detail about "watching a movie" help you understand about the trip?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. The trip was long.
B. The scenery was always changing.
C. The writer was watching a film on the train.
D. The trip was very exciting and entertaining.
E. The windows were very big.
B. Pemahaman Inferensial
6. Menyimpulkan Detail Pendukung
What details best support the idea that the writer felt very comfortable on the train?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. The train was long and shiny. D. The windows were big.
B. The seats were comfortable. E. The writer got a window seat.
C. The train was very clean.
 7. Menyimpulkan Ide Pokok
What is the main message or lesson of this story?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. Traveling by train is a fast way to get to the city.
B. Traveling can be a lot of fun.
C. Visiting grandparents is an important activity.
D. Seeing new things can make a journey exciting.
E. Train stations are very big and busy places.
8. Menyimpulkan Urutan Kejadian
What do you think the writer will do when he travels by train again?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. He will be bored.
B. He will want a window seat again.
C. He will bring snacks.
D. He will not go to the city.
E. He will be happy.
9. Menyimpulkan Perbandingan
How was the train trip different from watching a movie?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. The journey was long.
B. It was not a real picture.
C. The pictures were real.
D. He was eating snacks.
E. The pictures were not just on a screen.
10. Menyimpulkan Hubungan Sebab-Akibat
What caused the writer to feel excited?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. His dad helped him with his backpack.
B. It was his first time on a train.
C. The train was long and shiny.
D. The train made a shaking sound.
E. He was going to visit his grandparents.
11.Menyimpulkan Karakter Tokoh
Based on the text, what can we infer about the writer's personality?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. He is easily bored.
B. He is observant.
C. He is adventurous.
D. He is afraid of crowds.
E. He is very kind.
12. Memprediksi Hasil Cerita
What will probably happen when the writer tells his grandparents about the trip?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. The grandparents will be proud of him.
B. They will laugh at him.
C. They will be happy for him.
D. They will be bored by his story.
E. They will tell him to travel by train again.
C. Evaluasi dan Apresiasi
Menilai Realitas atau Fantasi
13. Which of the following events from the story are the most realistic?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. A train making a gentle shaking sound.
B. A train going through fields and roads.
C. A train station that is busy.
D. A train with comfortable blue seats.
E. A writer who is not bored.
14. Menilai Fakta atau Opini
Which sentences from the text are opinions?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. "My dad helped me with my small backpack." D. "I wasn't bored for a single minute."
B. "The train was long and shiny." E. "The train had comfortable blue seats."
C. "It was like watching a movie."
 15. Menilai Kecukupan dan Validitas Informasi
Is the information about the train's appearance valid and sufficient for the story?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. Yes, because it gives enough detail to make the reader feel the excitement.
B. Yes, because it is a personal recount and describes the writer's experience.
C. No, because the text does not say the brand of the train.
D. No, because the story is too short.
E. No, because the text should also mention the train number.
16. Menilai Kesesuaian
Which sentences are most effective in describing the writer's feelings during the trip?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. "I was so excited!"
B. "I got a window seat."
C. "I wasn't bored for a single minute."
D. "My mom gave me some snacks."
E. "I told them all about my exciting train trip."
17. Menanggapi Isi Teks
How would you feel if you had your first train trip like the writer?
(There is more than one correct answer. Decide on every correct answer!)
A. You would feel excited.
B. You would feel scared.
C. You would feel bored.
D. You would feel happy.
E. You would feel amazed.
Text2
A Trip to the Museum

Last Saturday, my family and I went to the city's new science museum. The weather was a bit cloudy, but we
were excited to go. My younger brother, Leo, was especially thrilled because he loves dinosaurs. We took the bus
downtown, and the journey took about thirty minutes.
When we arrived, the museum was already full of people. We bought our tickets and went straight to the
dinosaur exhibition on the second floor. The exhibition had huge, life-sized dinosaur skeletons. Leo’s eyes went wide
when he saw a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton that was so big it almost touched the ceiling. My parents took many
pictures.
After the dinosaurs, we visited the space section. We saw a real piece of a meteorite and a model of the solar
system. I found the exhibit about the planets very interesting. We spent a few more hours exploring different floors,
including the human body section and the physics gallery. We learned so many new things!
By the time we left, the sun was starting to set. We were tired but very happy. We talked about our favorite
exhibits on the bus ride home. It was a wonderful day, and we all agreed that we would love to visit the museum
again soon.
1. Kebenaran: True – False
Based on the text, decide True or False for each statement!
Statement True False
A. The author's family went to the museum on a sunny day.
B. The dinosaur exhibition was on the second floor.
C. The author and his family took a train to the museum.

2. Keabsahan: Valid – Invalid

Based on the text, decide Valid or Invalid for each statement about the family experience!
Statement Valid Invalid
A. They spent the entire day at the museum, from morning until evening.
B. The author's brother was scared of the dinosaur skeletons.
C. They discussed their favorite exhibits on the bus home.

3. Kesesuaian: Match – Not Match

Based on the text, decide Match or Not Match for each statement!
Statement Match Not Match
A. The Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton was very big.
B. They visited the museum's art gallery.
C. The author was very interested in the planets.
4. Kelayakan: Appropriate – Inappropriate
Based on the text, decide Appropriate or Inappropriate for each action the family might take!
Action Appropriate Inappropriate
A. They took pictures of the exhibits.
B. They ran around the museum and made loud noises.
C. They spent more time at the museum than they had planned.

5. Keberadaan: Present – Absent

Based on the text, decide Present or Absent for each detail!
Detail Present Absent
A. The author's younger brother's name.
B. The names of the author's parents.
C. The color of the bus they took.

6. Opini/Argumen: Supported – Not Supported

Based on the text, decide Supported or Not Supported for each statement!
Statement Supported Not Supported
A. The author's brother enjoyed the trip.
B. The museum is the best place for a family outing.
C. The trip to the museum was a good experience.
7. Kategori Informasi: Fact – Opinion
Based on the text, decide Fact or Opinion for each sentence!
Sentence Fact Opinion
A. The Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton almost touched the ceiling.
B. The author's brother loves dinosaurs.
C. The trip to the museum was a wonderful day.
8. Hubungan: Problem – Solution
Based on the text, decide Problem or Solution for each statement!"
Statement Problem Solution
A. The family needed transportation to the museum.
B. They learned so many new things.
C. The museum was full of people.
9. Sifat: Positive – Negative
Based on the text, decide Positive or Negative for each statement about the event!
Event Positive Negative
A. The weather was a bit cloudy. ☐
B. They saw a real piece of a meteorite.
C. The author's family and he were tired at the end of the day.
Text 3
A Case Study of Photosynthesis Experiment
The following is a procedural recount of a laboratory experiment conducted on October 15, 2024, designed
to observe the process of photosynthesis. The objective was to demonstrate the production of oxygen by an aquatic
plant under controlled conditions. The subjects of the experiment were three sprigs of Elodea canadensis, a common
aquarium plant.
First, three glass beakers were prepared. Beaker A served as the control, containing only water. Beaker B
contained water and a sprig of Elodea. Beaker C also contained water and a sprig of Elodea, but a piece of aluminum
foil was wrapped around its exterior to block light. All beakers were placed under a bright lamp.
After four hours, observations were recorded. Beaker B showed a clear stream of tiny bubbles rising from
the leaves of the Elodea. This indicated the release of a gas. In Beaker A, no changes were observed. In Beaker C,
however, no bubbles were visible. The presence of the bubbles in Beaker B was correctly identified as oxygen, a
byproduct of photosynthesis, which occurs when plants are exposed to light. The absence of bubbles in Beaker C
confirmed that light is an essential factor for this process.
This experiment successfully demonstrated the fundamental requirements for photosynthesis and provided
empirical evidence for the role of light in the production of oxygen by plants. The results were consistent with the
established principles of plant biology and provided a clear visual representation for students.
1. Truth: True – False
Based on the text, decide True or False for each statement!
Statement True False
A. The experiment's goal was to observe the plant's growth.
B. The experiment was conducted with three separate
beakers.
C. The experiment took less than three hours to complete.

2. Validity: Valid – Invalid

Based on the text, decide Valid or Invalid for each conclusion drawn from the experiment!
Statement Valid Invalid
A. The bubbles in Beaker B were a product of the water.
B. Light is a necessary condition for photosynthesis to occur.
C. The results of the experiment aligned with scientific
principles.

3. Consistency: Match – Not Match

Based on the text, decide Match or Not Match for each statement!
Statement Match Not Match
A. The type of plant used was Elodea canadensis.
B. A lamp was used as the source of heat for the experiment.
C. Beaker A was used to block light from the plant.

4. Appropriateness: Appropriate – Inappropriate

Based on the text, decide Appropriate or Inappropriate for each experimental step
Statement Appropriate Inappropriate
A. Blocking light from one of the beakers to test its effect.
B. Stirring the water to help the bubbles form faster.
C. Using a control beaker with no plant.

5. Presence: Present – Absent

Based on the text, decide Present or Absent for each detail!
Detail Present Absent
A. The number of sprigs of Elodea used.
B. The name of the person who conducted the experiment.
C. The type of beaker used.

6. Opinion/Argument: Supported – Not Supported

Based on the text, decide Supported or Not Supported for each statement!
Statement Supported Not Supported
A. The experiment's results proved a clear link between light and oxygen
production.
B. The experiment was the most advanced way to study photosynthesis.
C. The use of aluminium foil was essential to the experiment's conclusion.

7. Information Category: Fact – Opinion

Based on the text, decide Fact or Opinion for each sentence!
Sentence Fact Opinion
A. The experiment was conducted on a specific date.
B. Photosynthesis is a beautiful process.
C. The experiment provided a clear visual representation for students.

8. Relationship: Problem – Solution

Based on the text, click Problem or Solution for each statement!
Statement Problem Solution
A. The plant in Beaker C did not produce bubbles.
B. Placing the beakers under a bright lamp.
C. The beakers needed to be prepared before the
experiment.

9. Nature: Positive – Negative

Based on the text, click Positive or Negative for each statement about the events!
Event Positive Negative
A. The experiment successfully demonstrated photosynthesis.
B. Beaker B showed a clear stream of bubbles.
C. The plant in Beaker C did not produce oxygen.