English Test 1 (Narrative and Reported speech)

The Lion and the Mouse

One day, a lion caught a tiny mouse. The mouse begged for mercy, saying it might help the lion someday. The lion laughed but set it free. Later, the lion was trapped in a hunter’s net. The mouse came and gnawed the ropes, saving the lion. The lion finally realized that even a small creature can be helpful.

Why did the lion release the mouse at first?

• Because he was afraid of the mouse.

• Because he was not hungry.

• Because he thought it was funny.

• Because the mouse was strong.

• Because the mouse asked politely.

The Lion and the Mouse

One day, a lion caught a tiny mouse. The mouse begged for mercy, saying it might help the lion someday. The lion laughed but set it free. Later, the lion was trapped in a hunter’s net. The mouse came and gnawed the ropes, saving the lion. The lion finally realized that even a small creature can be helpful.

If the lion had killed the mouse, what would be the consequence?

• The lion would never be trapped.

• The lion would die in the net.

• The hunters would set him free.

• Another mouse would come.

• The mouse would escape later.

The Lion and the Mouse

One day, a lion caught a tiny mouse. The mouse begged for mercy, saying it might help the lion someday. The lion laughed but set it free. Later, the lion was trapped in a hunter’s net. The mouse came and gnawed the ropes, saving the lion. The lion finally realized that even a small creature can be helpful.

What moral value does the story emphasize?

• Big creatures are always stronger.

• Even the weak can help the strong.

• Kindness is always a mistake.

• Strength is more important than mercy.

• Never forgive enemies.

Sangkuriang

Long ago, there was a boy named Sangkuriang. He fell in love with a beautiful woman, Dayang Sumbi, without knowing she was his mother. Dayang Sumbi recognized him and tried to stop the marriage. She gave him an impossible task: to build a lake and a boat in one night. With the help of spirits, Sangkuriang almost succeeded, but Dayang Sumbi tricked him by making the rooster crow earlier. Angry, Sangkuriang kicked the boat, which turned into Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Why did Dayang Sumbi try to stop the marriage?

• Because she did not love Sangkuriang.

• Because Sangkuriang was poor.

• Because Sangkuriang was her own son.

• Because Sangkuriang was too strong.

• Because the spirits told her so.

Sangkuriang

Long ago, there was a boy named Sangkuriang. He fell in love with a beautiful woman, Dayang Sumbi, without knowing she was his mother. Dayang Sumbi recognized him and tried to stop the marriage. She gave him an impossible task: to build a lake and a boat in one night. With the help of spirits, Sangkuriang almost succeeded, but Dayang Sumbi tricked him by making the rooster crow earlier. Angry, Sangkuriang kicked the boat, which turned into Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

What was the purpose of Dayang Sumbi's difficult task?

• To test Sangkuriang's strength.

• To delay the marriage.

• To punish the spirits.

• To make Sangkuriang a hero.

• To create a new mountain.

Sangkuriang

Long ago, there was a boy named Sangkuriang. He fell in love with a beautiful woman, Dayang Sumbi, without knowing she was his mother. Dayang Sumbi recognized him and tried to stop the marriage. She gave him an impossible task: to build a lake and a boat in one night. With the help of spirits, Sangkuriang almost succeeded, but Dayang Sumbi tricked him by making the rooster crow earlier. Angry, Sangkuriang kicked the boat, which turned into Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

If Sangkuriang had finished the task before dawn, what would likely happen?

• He would marry Dayang Sumbi.

• He would still kick the boat.

• The rooster would not crow.

• The spirits would disappear.

• The mountain would vanish.

Sangkuriang

Long ago, there was a boy named Sangkuriang. He fell in love with a beautiful woman, Dayang Sumbi, without knowing she was his mother. Dayang Sumbi recognized him and tried to stop the marriage. She gave him an impossible task: to build a lake and a boat in one night. With the help of spirits, Sangkuriang almost succeeded, but Dayang Sumbi tricked him by making the rooster crow earlier. Angry, Sangkuriang kicked the boat, which turned into Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Which moral value is highlighted in the story of Sangkuriang?

• Obeying parents and respecting fate.

• Love is stronger than family.

• Anger solves every problem.

• Trickery always brings success.

• Power is more important than wisdom.

The Fisherman and His Wife

Once upon a time, there lived a fisherman and his wife in a small hut near the sea. One day, the fisherman caught a magical fish that could talk. The fish begged to be released, and the fisherman kindly let it go. When he told his wife about the fish, she demanded that he ask the fish for a better house. The fish granted the wish.

However, the wife was never satisfied. She kept asking for more—first a castle, then to become a queen, and finally, to be like God. When the fisherman returned to the sea with her last request, the fish became angry. The sea turned stormy, and the couple’s luxurious life disappeared. They were sent back to their small hut, living as they did before.

What is the main conflict in the story?

• The fisherman struggles against the fish.

• The wife's greed causes endless demands.

• The fisherman refuses to obey his wife.

• The fish tricks the fisherman.

• The wife wants to leave the fisherman.

The Fisherman and His Wife

Once upon a time, there lived a fisherman and his wife in a small hut near the sea. One day, the fisherman caught a magical fish that could talk. The fish begged to be released, and the fisherman kindly let it go. When he told his wife about the fish, she demanded that he ask the fish for a better house. The fish granted the wish.

However, the wife was never satisfied. She kept asking for more—first a castle, then to become a queen, and finally, to be like God. When the fisherman returned to the sea with her last request, the fish became angry. The sea turned stormy, and the couple’s luxurious life disappeared. They were sent back to their small hut, living as they did before.

Which character trait BEST describes the wife?

• Content and thankful.

• Generous and kind.

• Greedy and ambitious.

• Humble and caring.

• Wise and patient.

The Fisherman and His Wife

Once upon a time, there lived a fisherman and his wife in a small hut near the sea. One day, the fisherman caught a magical fish that could talk. The fish begged to be released, and the fisherman kindly let it go. When he told his wife about the fish, she demanded that he ask the fish for a better house. The fish granted the wish.

However, the wife was never satisfied. She kept asking for more—first a castle, then to become a queen, and finally, to be like God. When the fisherman returned to the sea with her last request, the fish became angry. The sea turned stormy, and the couple’s luxurious life disappeared. They were sent back to their small hut, living as they did before.

What does the magical fish symbolize in this story?

• The danger of the sea.

• Human greed that never ends.

• Opportunities and human desires.

• The weakness of the fisherman.

• The power of nature.