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Once upon a time there was a peacock who was very proud of its beautiful looks. Its only disappointment was that it live next to an ugly owl. Every day, peacock come to the owl house would insult the owl on its looks while the owl stayed quiet. All the other animals in the forest tried to make the peacock see sense, but it was too swayed by it own good looks. One night, it rained heavily and flooded the peacock’s nest. Peacock are homeless and have no food. Peacock come to the owl house ask for food and the owl gave it. Then the owl told peacock to stay.

What is the story about ….

• Two birds in the forest

• a beautiful peacock

• a beautiful peacock, and the owl

• Animals in the forest

Once upon a time there was a peacock who was very proud of its beautiful looks. Its only disappointment was that it live next to an ugly owl. Every day, peacock come to the owl house would insult the owl on its looks while the owl stayed quiet. All the other animals in the forest tried to make the peacock see sense, but it was too swayed by it own good looks. One night, it rained heavily and flooded the peacock’s nest. Peacock are homeless and have no food. Peacock come to the owl house ask for food and the owl gave it. Then the owl told peacock to stay.

From the story, we know the owl was …

• Brave

• Wise

• Patient

• Humble

Once upon a time there was a peacock who was very proud of its beautiful looks. Its only disappointment was that it live next to an ugly owl. Every day, peacock come to the owl house would insult the owl on its looks while the owl stayed quiet. All the other animals in the forest tried to make the peacock see sense, but it was too swayed by it own good looks. One night, it rained heavily and flooded the peacock’s nest. Peacock are homeless and have no food. Peacock come to the owl house ask for food and the owl gave it. Then the owl told peacock to stay.

The peacock ignored other animals advice to change attitude because …

• Peacock belived it was the prettiest

• Peacock cloud change others to do so

• Peacock thought that is was right

• Peacock didn’t trust other people

In a kingdom, there lived 3 corn farmers. All three are smart and diligent farmers. In one season, the land of the three farmers experienced pest problems. Their corn harvest is in danger of failing.To overcome this, farmers first use pesticides. The second farmer built a cage around his land to prevent pests from entering. The third farmer tried to make a scarecrow. all to no avail.Then, the king called the three farmers. The king gave a stick to each and told them to break it. The sticks break easily. Then the king gave him a hundred sticks and the three of them had trouble breaking them.The king said, “When you work alone, you are weak, but together you become strong.” Three farmers work together, combined strategies, and succeeded.

From the text we know that the three farmers earned money by …

• Culvating their fields

• Selling crops to a market

• Collecting firewood

• Working on others fields

In a kingdom, there lived 3 corn farmers. All three are smart and diligent farmers. In one season, the land of the three farmers experienced pest problems. Their corn harvest is in danger of failing.To overcome this, farmers first use pesticides. The second farmer built a cage around his land to prevent pests from entering. The third farmer tried to make a scarecrow. all to no avail.Then, the king called the three farmers. The king gave a stick to each and told them to break it. The sticks break easily. Then the king gave him a hundred sticks and the three of them had trouble breaking them.The king said, “When you work alone, you are weak, but together you become strong.” Three farmers work together, combined strategies, and succeeded.

What is the conflict faced by the farmers in the story?

• Three farmers with the king

• Three farmers have a good harvest

• The village head gave the three farmers challenge

• The three farmers efforts to help their crops failed

In a kingdom, there lived 3 corn farmers. All three are smart and diligent farmers. In one season, the land of the three farmers experienced pest problems. Their corn harvest is in danger of failing.To overcome this, farmers first use pesticides. The second farmer built a cage around his land to prevent pests from entering. The third farmer tried to make a scarecrow. all to no avail.Then, the king called the three farmers. The king gave a stick to each and told them to break it. The sticks break easily. Then the king gave him a hundred sticks and the three of them had trouble breaking them.The king said, “When you work alone, you are weak, but together you become strong.” Three farmers work together, combined strategies, and succeeded.

The story teaches us ….

• Pratice makes perfect

• There is streng is unity

• Hard work is a key of a success

• The king always right

The Bear and the Two FriendsOnce, two friends were walking through the forest. They knew that anything dangerous can happen to them at any time in the forest. So they promised each other that they would remain united in case of danger.Suddenly, they saw a large bear approaching tern. One of the friends at once climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not know how to climb. So being led by his common sense, he lay down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a dead man.The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt his ears and slowly left the place. Because the bear did not touch him, the friend on the tree came down and asked his friend on the ground, "Friend, what did the bear tell you into your ears?"The other friend replied, "He advised me not to believe a false friend.

What can we get from the story?

• We have to save ourselves

• We have to learn how to climb

• Bear will not harm a dead man

• True friend always stand by us in ups and downs

he Bear and the Two FriendsOnce, two friends were walking through the forest. They knew that anything dangerous can happen to them at any time in the forest. So they promised each other that they would remain united in case of danger.Suddenly, they saw a large bear approaching tern. One of the friends at once climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not know how to climb. So being led by his common sense, he lay down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a dead man.The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt his ears and slowly left the place. Because the bear did not touch him, the friend on the tree came down and asked his friend on the ground, "Friend, what did the bear tell you into your ears?"The other friend replied, "He advised me not to believe a false friend.

Where do you think the story happened?

• In the river

• In the park

• In the woods

• In the zoo

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.

Which one of the following statements is false about Sang Prabu?

• Sang Prabu was a father of his only daughter

• Sang Prabu was a king of a kingdom in West Java

• Sang Prabu was  taken to Kahyangan by a wicked fairy

• Sang Prabu was a wise man

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.

What do you think will happen if gods or goddesses cannot mingle in the affairs of people in the earth at that time?

• Princess Segara will have married with Raden Begawan

• Wicked Fairy will not take Raden Begawan’s life

• Raden Begawan will not die

• Sang Prabu will not hold strength competition