Passion and Endeavor: Narrative

Text:
Once, there was a boy named Arga who loved painting. Every afternoon, he sat under a tree and painted the scenery. One day, his painting was chosen for an art exhibition.

QUESTION: What is the main idea of the text?

• Arga never learned how to paint.

• Arga loved sitting under a tree.

• Arga’s passion for painting led to recognition.

• Arga painted because he had nothing to do.

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Dina always dreamed of becoming a dancer. She practiced every day, even when she was tired. One day, her hard work paid off when she was selected to perform on national television.

QUESTION: What can we learn from Dina's story?

• Dreams will always come true.

• Passion and effort lead to success.

• Tired people should not practice.

• Television makes people famous.

Dialog:
Andy: I failed the science competition again.
Sarah: Don’t give up, Andy. Remember how long it took you to learn guitar?
Andy: Yeah, but this feels different.
Sarah: Passion takes patience. Try again.

QUESTION: What does Sarah try to remind Andy?

• That giving up is okay sometimes.

• That science is harder than guitar.

• That persistence is part of pursuing passion.

• That he is not smart enough.

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Rizky had a dream to be a pilot. He studied hard and saved money for flying school. Even when people laughed at him, he never stopped believing. After ten years, he finally flew his first airplane.

QUESTION: Which character trait best describes Rizky?

• Lazy

• Ambitious

• Arrogant

• Dependent

Text:
Rina liked making cakes. She started by baking for her family. Then, she opened a small cake shop at home. Now, she owns a bakery with ten workers.

QUESTION: How did Rina’s passion develop over time?

• From hobby to profession

• From school project to failure

• From business to personal interest

• From shop owner to student

Dialog:
Teacher: Why do you stay late after school, Bayu?
Bayu: I’m building a robot for the science fair.
Teacher: That’s impressive!
Bayu: It’s my dream to be an engineer.

QUESTION: What motivates Bayu to stay late at school?

• He wants to avoid going home.

• He is bored during the day.

• He wants to win the science fair.

• He is passionate about engineering.

Text:
Lia spent her free time writing short stories. One day, she sent one to a magazine, and it got published. Now, she writes a column every month.

QUESTION: What helped Lia become a writer?

• Reading a lot of books

• Sending her stories to school

• Sharing her writing and trying

• Attending a writer’s course

Text:
Budi was afraid to speak in public, but he loved telling stories. He joined the storytelling club. At first, he was nervous, but now he performs in front of large audiences.

QUESTION: What helped Budi overcome his fear?

• Ignoring his fear

• Giving up on storytelling

• Joining a club and practicing

• Asking his friends to perform

Dialog:
Nina: You’re so good at making animations, Tom!
Tom: Thanks! I’ve been learning from YouTube for two years.
Nina: Wow, that takes dedication.
Tom: It’s not easy, but I love it.

QUESTION: What does the dialog suggest about Tom?

• He became skilled quickly.

• He learned animation from school.

• He is passionate and self-taught.

• He wants to quit animation.

Text:
Rafi dreamed of becoming a football player. He practiced every morning before school and joined a local team. Even when he lost matches, he never quit.

QUESTION: Which sentence best describes Rafi’s endeavor?

• He practiced only when he had time.

• He gave up after losing.

• He kept working despite failure.

• He was trained by professionals.