READING TEST 4

What do many Bajo people build their houses on?

• Tree branches

• Floating leaves

• Stilts above the water

• Rocks under the sea

• Bamboo in the jungle

What is the author's purpose in writing the text?

• To criticize the Bajo people's traditional lifestyle

• To explain how to become a fisherman

• To describe the lifestyle and values of the Bajo tribe

• To compare sea tribes across Southeast Asia

• To promote sea tourism in Sulawesi

Which statements are true about the Bajo people's housing?

• Many live on stilts above water.

• They build their homes underground.

• Some live on houseboats.

• They mostly live in apartments.

• Their houses are close to the sea.

Why is the Bajo tribe considered unique?

• They can dive without equipment.

• They never go fishing.

• They live on the sea.

• They follow modern city life.

• They protect their traditions.

Decide whether these statements are TRUE or False

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(a) TRUE

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(b) FALSE

• The Bajo people only eat sea cucumbers.            

• Bajo divers use oxygen tanks to stay underwater.

• The Bajo people mostly live far from the sea.

• Many Bajo homes are built on stilts above the sea.

• Children in Bajo families have access to education.

What made the old man appear serious to Sonia?

• He was talking to people loudly

• He was smiling to himself

• His eyebrows were furrowed, and his lips pressed

• He was sleeping on the bench

• He was waving at strangers

When did Sonia and Adam see the elderly man?

• During their lunch break

• While walking home in the evening

• In the morning

• After visiting the bakery in the afternoon

• During a weekend walk in the park

Which of the following are true about the old man, according to the conversation?

• He wore a dark brown suit and held a cane.

• He smiled and greeted every passerby.

• He was adjusting his glasses frequently.

• He reminded Adam of his grandfather.

• He was shouting at noisy children in the park.

Which picture best matches the description of the man?

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What trend is shown by Indonesia's reading score from 2009 to 2018?

• It remained constant throughout the years

• It increased and reached the global average

• It declined gradually over time

• It peaked in 2018

• It fluctuated with major ups and downs