STS English 9

Last weekend, Sarah and her friends embarked on a hiking trip to Green Mountain. They started their journey early on Saturday morning, equipped with backpacks filled with snacks, water, and a map of the trails. The weather was perfect for hiking—sunny but not too hot.

As they ascended the mountain, they marveled at the beautiful scenery, including lush forests and picturesque valleys. Along the way, they encountered a small waterfall where they stopped to take pictures and enjoy a brief rest. They continued hiking, reaching the summit by noon, where they were rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

After spending some time at the top, they began their descent, making sure to stay on the marked paths. By late afternoon, they arrived back at the trailhead, tired but exhilarated from the day's adventure. They ended their trip with a celebratory dinner at a nearby restaurant, reflecting on the highlights of their hike.



Sarah and her friends went hiking on Sunday.

• True

• False

Last weekend, Sarah and her friends embarked on a hiking trip to Green Mountain. They started their journey early on Saturday morning, equipped with backpacks filled with snacks, water, and a map of the trails. The weather was perfect for hiking—sunny but not too hot.

As they ascended the mountain, they marveled at the beautiful scenery, including lush forests and picturesque valleys. Along the way, they encountered a small waterfall where they stopped to take pictures and enjoy a brief rest. They continued hiking, reaching the summit by noon, where they were rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

After spending some time at the top, they began their descent, making sure to stay on the marked paths. By late afternoon, they arrived back at the trailhead, tired but exhilarated from the day's adventure. They ended their trip with a celebratory dinner at a nearby restaurant, reflecting on the highlights of their hike.

What did Sarah and her friends bring with them on their hiking trip?

• Only water

• Backpacks filled with snacks, water, and a map

• Camping gear

• Nothing at all

Last weekend, Sarah and her friends embarked on a hiking trip to Green Mountain. They started their journey early on Saturday morning, equipped with backpacks filled with snacks, water, and a map of the trails. The weather was perfect for hiking—sunny but not too hot.

As they ascended the mountain, they marveled at the beautiful scenery, including lush forests and picturesque valleys. Along the way, they encountered a small waterfall where they stopped to take pictures and enjoy a brief rest. They continued hiking, reaching the summit by noon, where they were rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

After spending some time at the top, they began their descent, making sure to stay on the marked paths. By late afternoon, they arrived back at the trailhead, tired but exhilarated from the day's adventure. They ended their trip with a celebratory dinner at a nearby restaurant, reflecting on the highlights of their hike.

What time did Sarah and her friends reach the summit of Green Mountain?

• By 10 AM

• By noon

• By 2 PM

• By 4 PM

Last weekend, Sarah and her friends embarked on a hiking trip to Green Mountain. They started their journey early on Saturday morning, equipped with backpacks filled with snacks, water, and a map of the trails. The weather was perfect for hiking—sunny but not too hot.

As they ascended the mountain, they marveled at the beautiful scenery, including lush forests and picturesque valleys. Along the way, they encountered a small waterfall where they stopped to take pictures and enjoy a brief rest. They continued hiking, reaching the summit by noon, where they were rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

After spending some time at the top, they began their descent, making sure to stay on the marked paths. By late afternoon, they arrived back at the trailhead, tired but exhilarated from the day's adventure. They ended their trip with a celebratory dinner at a nearby restaurant, reflecting on the highlights of their hike.

How did Sarah and her friends feel after completing their hike?

• Tired but exhilarated

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Frustrated

Last weekend, Sarah and her friends embarked on a hiking trip to Green Mountain. They started their journey early on Saturday morning, equipped with backpacks filled with snacks, water, and a map of the trails. The weather was perfect for hiking—sunny but not too hot.

As they ascended the mountain, they marveled at the beautiful scenery, including lush forests and picturesque valleys. Along the way, they encountered a small waterfall where they stopped to take pictures and enjoy a brief rest. They continued hiking, reaching the summit by noon, where they were rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

After spending some time at the top, they began their descent, making sure to stay on the marked paths. By late afternoon, they arrived back at the trailhead, tired but exhilarated from the day's adventure. They ended their trip with a celebratory dinner at a nearby restaurant, reflecting on the highlights of their hike.

The weather was described as cool and rainy.

• True

• False

Last weekend, Sarah and her friends embarked on a hiking trip to Green Mountain. They started their journey early on Saturday morning, equipped with backpacks filled with snacks, water, and a map of the trails. The weather was perfect for hiking—sunny but not too hot.

As they ascended the mountain, they marveled at the beautiful scenery, including lush forests and picturesque valleys. Along the way, they encountered a small waterfall where they stopped to take pictures and enjoy a brief rest. They continued hiking, reaching the summit by noon, where they were rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

After spending some time at the top, they began their descent, making sure to stay on the marked paths. By late afternoon, they arrived back at the trailhead, tired but exhilarated from the day's adventure. They ended their trip with a celebratory dinner at a nearby restaurant, reflecting on the highlights of their hike.

They reached the summit of Green Mountain by noon.

• True

• False

Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived two stepsisters, Bawang Merah (Shallots) and Bawang Putih (Garlic). Bawang Merah was the older sister and was very spoiled and unkind, while Bawang Putih was kind-hearted and hardworking. Their mother had passed away, leaving them in the care of their father, who eventually remarried.

Bawang Merah’s mother treated Bawang Putih poorly, giving her all the household chores and never allowing her to rest. Despite the harsh treatment, Bawang Putih remained cheerful and did her work with a smile. One day, Bawang Merah went to the river to wash clothes and threw Bawang Putih's clean clothes into the mud. Bawang Putih was devastated but managed to clean them again.

One day, while Bawang Putih was at the river, an old woman appeared and asked for some water. Bawang Putih kindly gave her water and received a magical gift in return: a beautiful golden fish. The fish promised to grant Bawang Putih’s wishes. Bawang Putih wished for a beautiful dress and a feast, which appeared instantly.

Bawang Merah, seeing Bawang Putih’s sudden change in fortune, became envious and tried to mimic her actions. She too met the old woman and treated her poorly, but instead of receiving gifts, Bawang Merah was punished. Her wish for wealth and beauty turned into misfortune.

In the end, Bawang Putih’s kindness was rewarded with happiness and prosperity, while Bawang Merah’s greed and unkindness led to her downfall.

What were the characteristics of Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih? (Select all that apply.)

• Bawang Merah was kind-hearted.

• Bawang Putih was hardworking.

• Bawang Merah was spoiled and unkind.

• Bawang Putih was lazy and ungrateful.

Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived two stepsisters, Bawang Merah (Shallots) and Bawang Putih (Garlic). Bawang Merah was the older sister and was very spoiled and unkind, while Bawang Putih was kind-hearted and hardworking. Their mother had passed away, leaving them in the care of their father, who eventually remarried.

Bawang Merah’s mother treated Bawang Putih poorly, giving her all the household chores and never allowing her to rest. Despite the harsh treatment, Bawang Putih remained cheerful and did her work with a smile. One day, Bawang Merah went to the river to wash clothes and threw Bawang Putih's clean clothes into the mud. Bawang Putih was devastated but managed to clean them again.

One day, while Bawang Putih was at the river, an old woman appeared and asked for some water. Bawang Putih kindly gave her water and received a magical gift in return: a beautiful golden fish. The fish promised to grant Bawang Putih’s wishes. Bawang Putih wished for a beautiful dress and a feast, which appeared instantly.

Bawang Merah, seeing Bawang Putih’s sudden change in fortune, became envious and tried to mimic her actions. She too met the old woman and treated her poorly, but instead of receiving gifts, Bawang Merah was punished. Her wish for wealth and beauty turned into misfortune.

In the end, Bawang Putih’s kindness was rewarded with happiness and prosperity, while Bawang Merah’s greed and unkindness led to her downfall.

What did Bawang Putih receive from the old woman? (Select all that apply.)

• a magical golden fish

• a beautiful dress

• a bag of gold

• a feast

Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived two stepsisters, Bawang Merah (Shallots) and Bawang Putih (Garlic). Bawang Merah was the older sister and was very spoiled and unkind, while Bawang Putih was kind-hearted and hardworking. Their mother had passed away, leaving them in the care of their father, who eventually remarried.

Bawang Merah’s mother treated Bawang Putih poorly, giving her all the household chores and never allowing her to rest. Despite the harsh treatment, Bawang Putih remained cheerful and did her work with a smile. One day, Bawang Merah went to the river to wash clothes and threw Bawang Putih's clean clothes into the mud. Bawang Putih was devastated but managed to clean them again.

One day, while Bawang Putih was at the river, an old woman appeared and asked for some water. Bawang Putih kindly gave her water and received a magical gift in return: a beautiful golden fish. The fish promised to grant Bawang Putih’s wishes. Bawang Putih wished for a beautiful dress and a feast, which appeared instantly.

Bawang Merah, seeing Bawang Putih’s sudden change in fortune, became envious and tried to mimic her actions. She too met the old woman and treated her poorly, but instead of receiving gifts, Bawang Merah was punished. Her wish for wealth and beauty turned into misfortune.

In the end, Bawang Putih’s kindness was rewarded with happiness and prosperity, while Bawang Merah’s greed and unkindness led to her downfall.

What did Bawang Merah do that led to her misfortune? (Select all that apply.)

• She treated the old woman poorly.

• She was kind to the old woman.

• She tried to mimic Bawang Putih’s actions.

• She helped Bawang Putih with her chores.

The Woolly Mammoth

The Woolly Mammoth, a close relative of today's elephants, roamed the Earth during the last Ice Age. Characterized by its long, curved tusks and a thick coat of shaggy brown fur, this massive herbivore was well adapted to the cold environments of the northern tundra. It stood about 10 feet tall at the shoulders and weighed between 6 to 12 tons.

The Woolly Mammoth had a hump of fat on its back to provide insulation against the frigid temperatures. Its large, curved tusks, which could reach up to 15 feet in length, were used for foraging beneath the snow and for fighting rivals. Despite its enormous size, it primarily fed on grasses, shrubs, and other vegetation that grew in its icy habitat.

The Woolly Mammoth went extinct about 4,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and overhunting by early humans. Today, scientists study its frozen remains found in Siberian permafrost to learn more about this fascinating prehistoric creature.

What was a notable physical feature of the Woolly Mammoth?

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