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Sendang Sani Legend

Once upon a time, in Pati, Central Java,  lived a man named Sunan Kalijaga. He asked his friends ki Rangga to go with him. Several servants also joined them to carry their luggages, and they began walking to Sunan Muria’s house.

Several hours later Ki Rangga felt tired. He was embarrassed to walk together with Sunan Kalijaga, because Sunan Kalijaga didn’t look tired while Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty. Finally, Sunan Kalijaga asked Ki Rangga to take a rest under a big tree. It was time for the Dzuhur prayer, but there was not water around to clean up or ‘wudu’ Ki Rangga was confused. He told Sunan Kalijaga about it. Sunan Kalijaga only smiled and said, “We should pray for Allah SWT for  water. Now, you must guard this big tree, Ki Rangga. It might bring water to us, but remember! Everything happens, because Allah SWT. Don’t act alone. You must inform  me when water comes out. I will be behind that hill.” Ki Rangga promised Sunan Kalijaga to inform him when the water came out. So, Sunan Kalijaga went behind the hill. Ki Rangga with his Servants set under the big tree. They quickly fell asleep. Suddenly, water came out of the big tree. They drank and played in the water. Ki Rangga forgot Sunan Kalijaga’s message to inform him when  the water came out.

Behind the hill Sunan Kalijaga was worried. So he went to the big tree. He was surprised to see Ki Rangga and his servants were playing  in the water, “You forgot my message to inform me when the water comes out. Instead,  you are playing  in the water is like a turtle,” said Sunan Kalijaga, softly. A miracle happened. Ki Rangga and his servants turned into turtles. Ki Rangga was sad. He had changed into turtles, because he didn’t keep his promise. The water forms a pond. Now the pond is called Sendang Sani, which comes from the word Sendang = Spring, Sani = Sisini (former) as a result of the incident of Sunan Kalijaga who discouraged him from taking ablution because he was already Ki Rangga.

why Ki Rangga was embarrassed to walk together with Sunan Kalijaga?

• Because Ki Rangga don't like Sunan Kalijaga

• Because Ki Rangga fell tired

• because Sunan Kalijaga didn’t look tired while Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty.

• Because Ki Rangga like Sunan Kalijaga

The Rabbit and the Turtle

One day a rabbit was boasting about how fast he could run. He was laughing at the turtle for being so slow.

Much to the rabbit’s surprise, the turtle challenged him to a race. The rabbit thought this was a good joke and accepted the challenge. The fox was the umpire of the race. As the race began, the rabbit raced way ahead of the turtle, just like everyone thought.

The rabbit got to the halfway point and could not see the turtle anywhere. He was hot and tired and decided to stop and take a short nap. All this time the turtle kept walking step by step by step. He never quit no matter how hot or tired he got. He just kept going.

However, the rabbit slept longer than he had thought and woke up. He could not see the turtle anywhere! He went at full-speed to the finish line but found the turtle there waiting for him.

What is the moral value of the story?

• Don't be arrogant

• Never stop walking

• Be a good friend

• Never underestimate others

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.

Why the wicked fairy did used her magic to make Raden Begawan unconscious?

• She didn’t like Raden Begawan

• She didn’t want Raden Prabu marry the princess

• She wanted Teja Nirmala to forget about her wedding

• She didn't want the prince of Blangbangan marry the princess

• She didn’t want the prince of Blambangan feel love with her

A long time ago, very few people lived in the New Territories. There were only a few villages. If the people wanted to go from one village to another, they often had to pass through wild and unsafe forest.

One day, a farmer’s young wife went to the next village to visit her own mother and brother. She brought along her baby son. When it was time for her to leave, her brother said “ it is getting dark. Let my son, Ah Tim go with you though the forest.”

So Ah Tim led the way and the young woman followed behind, carrying her baby. When they were in the forest, suddenly they saw a group of wolves. They began to run to avoid the danger, but Ah Tim kicked against a stone and fell down. At once the wolves caught him. The young woman cried to the wolves, “ please eat my own son instead.” Then, she put her baby son on the ground in front of the wolves and took her nephew away. Everyone understood that this was because the woman was very good and kind. She had offered her own son’s life to save her nephew.

They ran back to the house and called for help. All men in the village fetched thick sticks and went back with her into the forest. When they got there, they saw something very strange. Instead of eating the woman’s baby the wolves were playing with him.

What separated between one village to another a long time ago in the New Territories ?

• Another Village

• Mountains

• forests

• Hills

• Towers and logs

What kind of this story?

• Legend

• Fairytale

• Folklore

• Fable

What is Recount Text?

• A text which tells about something that happened in the past

• A text that tells about our daily activity

• A text which tells about something that will happen

• A text that tells about our future

What are the generic structures of Recount Text?

• Event, Introduction, Reorientation

• Orientation, Event, Reorientation

• Introduction, Event, Closing

• Introduction, Discussion, Reintroduction

Last holiday, my friends and I went to the beach near from our city. We went early in the morning and arrived there at 8 a.m. luckily, that day was sunny. The beach seemed so beautiful under the blue sunny sky. It was great to feel the sand grains beneath our feet and the breeze blowing our hair gently.

At noon, we started to feel hungry, so we decided to head to the nearest food stall. The fish looked fresh and there were a lot of seafood menu listed here. We ordered grilled fishes. The dishes were delicious since the seller made them from fresh ingredients. We filled our bellies to our heart’s content.

We stay until the sun set because many people said the view was so outstanding. They were right, it was amazing. We took great photos as a keepsake of our beautiful moments here. We went home happily and fully recharged, ready for our daily routine, going to school the next day.

What is the text about?

• The activities that the writer did in his spare time.

• The experiences that the writer had in his holiday.

• The activities that the writer did last weekend.

• The experiences that the writer had with his family.

Last holiday, my friends and I went to the beach near from our city. We went early in the morning and arrived there at 8 a.m. luckily, that day was sunny. The beach seemed so beautiful under the blue sunny sky. It was great to feel the sand grains beneath our feet and the breeze blowing our hair gently.

At noon, we started to feel hungry, so we decided to head to the nearest food stall. The fish looked fresh and there were a lot of seafood menu listed here. We ordered grilled fishes. The dishes were delicious since the seller made them from fresh ingredients. We filled our bellies to our heart’s content.

We stay until the sun set because many people said the view was so outstanding. They were right, it was amazing. We took great photos as a keepsake of our beautiful moments here. We went home happily and fully recharged, ready for our daily routine, going to school the next day.

How was the beach ?

• It was wonderful.

• It was gloomy.

• It was boring.

• It was dirty.

Last holiday, my friends and I went to the beach near from our city. We went early in the morning and arrived there at 8 a.m. luckily, that day was sunny. The beach seemed so beautiful under the blue sunny sky. It was great to feel the sand grains beneath our feet and the breeze blowing our hair gently.

At noon, we started to feel hungry, so we decided to head to the nearest food stall. The fish looked fresh and there were a lot of seafood menu listed here. We ordered grilled fishes. The dishes were delicious since the seller made them from fresh ingredients. We filled our bellies to our heart’s content.

We stay until the sun set because many people said the view was so outstanding. They were right, it was amazing. We took great photos as a keepsake of our beautiful moments here. We went home happily and fully recharged, ready for our daily routine, going to school the next day.

What did they request in the stall?

• Fried fishes.

• Steamed fishes.

• Grilled fishes.

• Roasted fishes.