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The Legend of Malin Kundang

 

A long time ago, on the coast of West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang and his mother. They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin was a smart and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. When he was grown up, he decided to go to a big city to find a job to help his mother.

 

When Malin came back to his village, he was a rich merchant. He had a big ship and many crew. When he anchored, his mother, in old rags, came to greet him. But Malin, who was ashamed of his mother, refused to admit her. He said that his mother was just a poor old woman. His mother was very sad and angry. She cursed Malin that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked. Malin was thrown out of his ship. He landed on a small island, and suddenly, he turned into a stone.

What is the main idea of the text?

• a. The journey of a poor boy to become a rich merchant.

• b. The story of a son who refused to admit his mother and turned into a stone.

• c. The life of a poor old woman in West Sumatra

• d. The adventure of a sailor in the sea.

The Legend of Malin Kundang

 

A long time ago, on the coast of West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang and his mother. They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin was a smart and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. When he was grown up, he decided to go to a big city to find a job to help his mother.

 

When Malin came back to his village, he was a rich merchant. He had a big ship and many crew. When he anchored, his mother, in old rags, came to greet him. But Malin, who was ashamed of his mother, refused to admit her. He said that his mother was just a poor old woman. His mother was very sad and angry. She cursed Malin that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked. Malin was thrown out of his ship. He landed on a small island, and suddenly, he turned into a stone.

Where did Malin Kundang live?

• a. East Sumatra

• b. West Sumatra

• c. Central Sumatra

• d. North Sumatra

The Legend of Malin Kundang

 

A long time ago, on the coast of West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang and his mother. They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin was a smart and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. When he was grown up, he decided to go to a big city to find a job to help his mother.

 

When Malin came back to his village, he was a rich merchant. He had a big ship and many crew. When he anchored, his mother, in old rags, came to greet him. But Malin, who was ashamed of his mother, refused to admit her. He said that his mother was just a poor old woman. His mother was very sad and angry. She cursed Malin that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked. Malin was thrown out of his ship. He landed on a small island, and suddenly, he turned into a stone.

What did Malin Kundang do to help his mother?

• a. He worked as a farmer.

• b. He went to sea to catch fish.

• c. He became a merchant.

• d. He asked for money from his neighbors

The Legend of Malin Kundang

 

A long time ago, on the coast of West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang and his mother. They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin was a smart and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. When he was grown up, he decided to go to a big city to find a job to help his mother.

 

When Malin came back to his village, he was a rich merchant. He had a big ship and many crew. When he anchored, his mother, in old rags, came to greet him. But Malin, who was ashamed of his mother, refused to admit her. He said that his mother was just a poor old woman. His mother was very sad and angry. She cursed Malin that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked. Malin was thrown out of his ship. He landed on a small island, and suddenly, he turned into a stone.

Why did Malin Kundang go to a big city?

• a. To find a wife

• b. To find a job

• c. To become a sailor.

• d. To visit his relatives.

The Legend of Malin Kundang

 

A long time ago, on the coast of West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang and his mother. They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin was a smart and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. When he was grown up, he decided to go to a big city to find a job to help his mother.

 

When Malin came back to his village, he was a rich merchant. He had a big ship and many crew. When he anchored, his mother, in old rags, came to greet him. But Malin, who was ashamed of his mother, refused to admit her. He said that his mother was just a poor old woman. His mother was very sad and angry. She cursed Malin that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked. Malin was thrown out of his ship. He landed on a small island, and suddenly, he turned into a stone.

What happened when Malin Kundang came back to his village?

• a. He became a poor man.

• b. He became a fisherman

• c. He became a sailor.

• d. He became a rich merchant.

The Legend of Malin Kundang

 

A long time ago, on the coast of West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang and his mother. They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin was a smart and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. When he was grown up, he decided to go to a big city to find a job to help his mother.

 

When Malin came back to his village, he was a rich merchant. He had a big ship and many crew. When he anchored, his mother, in old rags, came to greet him. But Malin, who was ashamed of his mother, refused to admit her. He said that his mother was just a poor old woman. His mother was very sad and angry. She cursed Malin that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked. Malin was thrown out of his ship. He landed on a small island, and suddenly, he turned into a stone.

How did Malin Kundang treat his mother?

• a. He loved her very much

• b. He was ashamed of her.

• c. He ignored her.

• d. He gave her a lot of money.

The Legend of Malin Kundang

 

A long time ago, on the coast of West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang and his mother. They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby. Malin was a smart and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish. When he was grown up, he decided to go to a big city to find a job to help his mother.

 

When Malin came back to his village, he was a rich merchant. He had a big ship and many crew. When he anchored, his mother, in old rags, came to greet him. But Malin, who was ashamed of his mother, refused to admit her. He said that his mother was just a poor old woman. His mother was very sad and angry. She cursed Malin that he would turn into a stone if he didn't apologize. Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked. Malin was thrown out of his ship. He landed on a small island, and suddenly, he turned into a stone.

What happened to Malin Kundang at the end of the story?

• a. He became a rich man.

• b. He became a stone.

• c. He became a sailor.

• d. He died in the sea.

The following sentences are in the simple past tense, EXCEPT:

 

• a. He usually went to sea to catch fish.

• b. He landed on a small island.

• c. He was thrown out of his ship.

• d. He has a big ship and many crew.

"They were very poor because his father had passed away when he was a baby." The bolded word is a form of:

• a. simple Past tense(verbal)

• b. simple Past tense (nominal)

• c. Future tense

• d. Present perfect tense

"Suddenly, a storm came and his huge ship was wrecked." The bolded word is mean:

 

• a. small

• b. big

• c. long

• d. thick