Lina: Hi, everyone! How was the celebration yesterday? Rani: It was amazing! I think it was the best Independence Day celebration in our school. Budi: Yes, there were so many fun games, like the kerupuk race, tug of war, and the marble in spoon race. Sinta: True! And we even had some winners from our class. Galang: Haha, yes! I won the marble in spoon race. Lina: Wow, congratulations, Galang! You must be very proud. Rani: He did really well. Our class was very excited to cheer for him. Budi: I hope next year we can join more games and win again. Sinta: Absolutely! Let’s practice more so our class becomes the champion. Why does Rani say it was the best Independence Day celebration?

Because there were many fun games

Because they didn’t join any contest

Lina: Hi, everyone! How was the celebration yesterday? Rani: It was amazing! I think it was the best Independence Day celebration in our school. Budi: Yes, there were so many fun games, like the kerupuk race, tug of war, and the marble in spoon race. Sinta: True! And we even had some winners from our class. Galang: Haha, yes! I won the marble in spoon race. Lina: Wow, congratulations, Galang! You must be very proud. Rani: He did really well. Our class was very excited to cheer for him. Budi: I hope next year we can join more games and win again. Sinta: Absolutely! Let’s practice more so our class becomes the champion. How did the class feel when Galang won the race?

They were very excited and proud

They left before the game ended

Lina: Hi, everyone! How was the celebration yesterday? Rani: It was amazing! I think it was the best Independence Day celebration in our school. Budi: Yes, there were so many fun games, like the kerupuk race, tug of war, and the marble in spoon race. Sinta: True! And we even had some winners from our class. Galang: Haha, yes! I won the marble in spoon race. Lina: Wow, congratulations, Galang! You must be very proud. Rani: He did really well. Our class was very excited to cheer for him. Budi: I hope next year we can join more games and win again. Sinta: Absolutely! Let’s practice more so our class becomes the champion. What lesson can students learn from Galang’s victory?

Students can learn the value of practice and teamwork from Galang's victory.

Winning is all about luck and has nothing to do with practice.

Teamwork is not important in individual competitions.

Celebrations should only focus on winning, not participation.

Lina: Hi, everyone! How was the celebration yesterday? Rani: It was amazing! I think it was the best Independence Day celebration in our school. Budi: Yes, there were so many fun games, like the kerupuk race, tug of war, and the marble in spoon race. Sinta: True! And we even had some winners from our class. Galang: Haha, yes! I won the marble in spoon race. Lina: Wow, congratulations, Galang! You must be very proud. Rani: He did really well. Our class was very excited to cheer for him. Budi: I hope next year we can join more games and win again. Sinta: Absolutely! Let’s practice more so our class becomes the champion. If you were the class leader, what suggestion would you give to prepare for next year’s games?

Organize practice sessions for each game and encourage teamwork.

Limit participation to only a few students in the class.

Skip practice sessions and rely on natural talent.

Focus only on individual performances instead of teamwork.

When I was a child, I always waited for Independence Day. My father used to ask me to watch a parade together. We saw it from our front yard. I remember how attractive the parade was. In the irst line of the parade, I saw the people dressed up uniquely. Some people wore Indonesian heroes’ costumes. Some others dressed like local ghosts. They were scary but they were funny, too. Next, I remembered that a lot of people marched in the second line. They waved a mini Indonesian lag. They walked around the village and sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. Their singing was accompanied by traditional instruments like angklung, suling, and rebana. At last, I also saw that many children rode their bicycles in the parade. They decorated their bicycles creatively. I always wanted to join the parade but I was too shy. Luckily, I have the chance to join a parade at my school next week. I am really looking forward to it. Why did the writer think the people dressed like ghosts were “funny”?

The costumes were scary but also funny.

The ghosts were part of a horror show.

The people were dressed in traditional clothing.

The costumes were only scary and not funny.

When I was a child, I always waited for Independence Day. My father used to ask me to watch a parade together. We saw it from our front yard. I remember how attractive the parade was. In the irst line of the parade, I saw the people dressed up uniquely. Some people wore Indonesian heroes’ costumes. Some others dressed like local ghosts. They were scary but they were funny, too. Next, I remembered that a lot of people marched in the second line. They waved a mini Indonesian lag. They walked around the village and sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. Their singing was accompanied by traditional instruments like angklung, suling, and rebana. At last, I also saw that many children rode their bicycles in the parade. They decorated their bicycles creatively. I always wanted to join the parade but I was too shy. Luckily, I have the chance to join a parade at my school next week. I am really looking forward to it. What can we infer about the atmosphere of the parade?

The atmosphere of the parade is lively and festive.

The atmosphere was tense and serious.

The parade was canceled due to bad weather.

The atmosphere of the parade is dull and boring.

When I was a child, I always waited for Independence Day. My father used to ask me to watch a parade together. We saw it from our front yard. I remember how attractive the parade was. In the irst line of the parade, I saw the people dressed up uniquely. Some people wore Indonesian heroes’ costumes. Some others dressed like local ghosts. They were scary but they were funny, too. Next, I remembered that a lot of people marched in the second line. They waved a mini Indonesian lag. They walked around the village and sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. Their singing was accompanied by traditional instruments like angklung, suling, and rebana. At last, I also saw that many children rode their bicycles in the parade. They decorated their bicycles creatively. I always wanted to join the parade but I was too shy. Luckily, I have the chance to join a parade at my school next week. I am really looking forward to it. What lesson can the writer learn from finally joining the parade at school?

The lesson is to overcome shyness and embrace opportunities to participate.

The lesson is to ignore opportunities for fun and creativity.

The lesson is to always stay at home during celebrations.

The lesson is to avoid social situations altogether.

When I was a child, I always waited for Independence Day. My father used to ask me to watch a parade together. We saw it from our front yard. I remember how attractive the parade was. In the irst line of the parade, I saw the people dressed up uniquely. Some people wore Indonesian heroes’ costumes. Some others dressed like local ghosts. They were scary but they were funny, too. Next, I remembered that a lot of people marched in the second line. They waved a mini Indonesian lag. They walked around the village and sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. Their singing was accompanied by traditional instruments like angklung, suling, and rebana. At last, I also saw that many children rode their bicycles in the parade. They decorated their bicycles creatively. I always wanted to join the parade but I was too shy. Luckily, I have the chance to join a parade at my school next week. I am really looking forward to it. If you were asked to join the parade at school, what creative idea would you suggest?

Create a themed float representing Indonesian culture with traditional decorations and attire.

Propose a costume contest for the scariest ghost outfit.

Recommend a cooking demonstration of traditional dishes.

Suggest a dance performance with modern music.

SMP Merdeka’s School Parade On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed up like the Indonesian freedom ighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic. In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade pass their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade. Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prize coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the inal destination. After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prize announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them. Everyone felt happy with the events. What did Galang and his friends wear during the parade?

They wore outfits resembling Indonesian freedom fighters and red and white attributes.

They wore casual clothes and sneakers.

They wore traditional Javanese costumes.

They dressed as modern-day soldiers.

SMP Merdeka’s School Parade On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed up like the Indonesian freedom ighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic. In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade pass their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade. Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prize coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the inal destination. After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prize announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them. Everyone felt happy with the events. Why did the villagers stand along the street?

To watch and cheer for the parade.

SMP Merdeka’s School Parade On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed up like the Indonesian freedom ighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic. In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade pass their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade. Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prize coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the inal destination. After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prize announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them. Everyone felt happy with the events. What can we infer about the atmosphere of the parade?

The atmosphere of the parade was festive and patriotic.

The atmosphere was tense and serious.

The atmosphere was dull and uneventful.

The atmosphere was chaotic and disorganized.

SMP Merdeka’s School Parade On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed up like the Indonesian freedom ighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic. In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade pass their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade. Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prize coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the inal destination. After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prize announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them. Everyone felt happy with the events. Why was the rest post important in the parade?

The rest post provided a break for participants to draw door prize coupons and have drinks.

The rest post was a place for students to perform a dance.

The rest post was where students received their costumes.

The rest post was used for students to take photos with villagers.

SMP Merdeka’s School Parade On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed up like the Indonesian freedom ighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic. In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade pass their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade. Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prize coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the inal destination. After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prize announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them. Everyone felt happy with the events. What does Galang’s winning the door prize suggest about the event?

Galang's winning suggests that the event included a prize draw.

Galang's winning means there were no other prizes given.

Galang's winning suggests the event was only for teachers.

Galang's winning indicates he was the only participant.

SMP Merdeka’s School Parade On August 17th, SMP Merdeka held a school parade to celebrate Independence Day. All students joined the event and so did Galang and his friends. They dressed up like the Indonesian freedom ighters during the Independence war. Some of them brought guns, spiked bamboos, swords, and many more. They also wore many red and white attributes making the event more patriotic. In the beginning, as instructed, all participants lined up and started to march. Then, they marched along the decided route passing some villages near SMP Merdeka. The villagers were very excited to watch the parade pass their houses. Many of them stood along the street welcoming and cheering the parade. Not so long after, the parade reached the rest post. It was the place for participants to draw a door prize coupon and have some drinks. After drawing a coupon, they continued to parade to their school as the inal destination. After returning to school, all participants took some rest while waiting for the door prize announcement. Finally, the headmaster announced the winner. There were ten students who got the door prize and Galang was one of them. Everyone felt happy with the events. If you were the headmaster, what new idea would you add to make the next parade more exciting?

Introduce a themed costume competition for students.

Organize a food festival alongside the parade.

Add a fireworks display at the end of the parade.

Invite a famous celebrity to lead the parade.

A School Parade Hi, readers. How did you celebrate your Independence Day? I celebrated it by joining a school parade. We had so much fun before and during the parade. Let me tell you how it went. In the beginning, we prepared our costumes. Every class had to choose one student to dress as an Indonesian hero. I was chosen as the class representative. I dressed as Cut Nyak Dien. Other students wore red and white clothes. After I dressed up, I went around the school with all the students. During the parade, we sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. There was a marching band following us. Suddenly, it started to rain. We ran back to our classroom. Finally, after the rain stopped, we gathered back at the schoolyard. The headmaster announced the winner of the best costume. A student from the other class won. He dressed up as Tuanku Imam Bonjol. The school parade was fun and made us remember our national heroes. I was so proud. I could not wait to join this again next year. What happened during the parade that made the students stop?

The students started a dance competition.

They received a surprise visit from a celebrity.

A fire drill was announced during the parade.

A School Parade Hi, readers. How did you celebrate your Independence Day? I celebrated it by joining a school parade. We had so much fun before and during the parade. Let me tell you how it went. In the beginning, we prepared our costumes. Every class had to choose one student to dress as an Indonesian hero. I was chosen as the class representative. I dressed as Cut Nyak Dien. Other students wore red and white clothes. After I dressed up, I went around the school with all the students. During the parade, we sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. There was a marching band following us. Suddenly, it started to rain. We ran back to our classroom. Finally, after the rain stopped, we gathered back at the schoolyard. The headmaster announced the winner of the best costume. A student from the other class won. He dressed up as Tuanku Imam Bonjol. The school parade was fun and made us remember our national heroes. I was so proud. I could not wait to join this again next year. What can we infer about the parade atmosphere before the rain?

The parade atmosphere was lively and festive.

The parade atmosphere was chaotic and disorganized.

The parade atmosphere was dull and quiet.

The parade atmosphere was tense and serious.

A School Parade Hi, readers. How did you celebrate your Independence Day? I celebrated it by joining a school parade. We had so much fun before and during the parade. Let me tell you how it went. In the beginning, we prepared our costumes. Every class had to choose one student to dress as an Indonesian hero. I was chosen as the class representative. I dressed as Cut Nyak Dien. Other students wore red and white clothes. After I dressed up, I went around the school with all the students. During the parade, we sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. There was a marching band following us. Suddenly, it started to rain. We ran back to our classroom. Finally, after the rain stopped, we gathered back at the schoolyard. The headmaster announced the winner of the best costume. A student from the other class won. He dressed up as Tuanku Imam Bonjol. The school parade was fun and made us remember our national heroes. I was so proud. I could not wait to join this again next year. Why did the school hold a parade with heroes’ costumes?

To celebrate Independence Day and honor national heroes.

To celebrate the school's anniversary.

To showcase students' art projects.

A School Parade Hi, readers. How did you celebrate your Independence Day? I celebrated it by joining a school parade. We had so much fun before and during the parade. Let me tell you how it went. In the beginning, we prepared our costumes. Every class had to choose one student to dress as an Indonesian hero. I was chosen as the class representative. I dressed as Cut Nyak Dien. Other students wore red and white clothes. After I dressed up, I went around the school with all the students. During the parade, we sang the ‘Hari Merdeka’ song. There was a marching band following us. Suddenly, it started to rain. We ran back to our classroom. Finally, after the rain stopped, we gathered back at the schoolyard. The headmaster announced the winner of the best costume. A student from the other class won. He dressed up as Tuanku Imam Bonjol. The school parade was fun and made us remember our national heroes. I was so proud. I could not wait to join this again next year. If you were asked to improve the next school parade, what would you suggest?

Include interactive activities, food stalls, and community involvement.

Add a fireworks display after the parade

Require all students to wear the same costume

Eliminate the marching band from the event

Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomed students from every grade to participate in many fun games, such as tug of war, krupuk race, sack race, tandem race, and the marble in spoon race. Many students participated, which made all the games so exciting. In the beginning, I participated in the marble-in-spoon race. It was a very tight game between me and Galang. I almost beat him at the beginning of the race, but he was so fast and steady. He could even run with it. He came irst and I came second. It was hard to beat Galang in this game. The next game was a tug of war, sack race, and tandem race. All the games were held at the same time. I saw Andre participate in the sack race. At irst, he led the race, but suddenly he fell in the middle of the race. But inally, he came second. It was so sad that he couldn’t inish irst. Meanwhile, Pipit participated in a tandem race with our friends. Her team came third. It was not too bad. The last game was the krupuk race. Once again I met Galang in the inal. The fun part was I inished irst and he inished after me. I inished my krupuk with three or four bites. It was a joyful day at my school. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted. At the end of the event, my class was announced as the grand champion of the whole competition. Why did Andre come second in the sack race?

He fell in the middle of the race but still finished second.

He finished first in the sack race.

He fell at the start of the race.

He was disqualified from the race.

Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomed students from every grade to participate in many fun games, such as tug of war, krupuk race, sack race, tandem race, and the marble in spoon race. Many students participated, which made all the games so exciting. In the beginning, I participated in the marble-in-spoon race. It was a very tight game between me and Galang. I almost beat him at the beginning of the race, but he was so fast and steady. He could even run with it. He came irst and I came second. It was hard to beat Galang in this game. The next game was a tug of war, sack race, and tandem race. All the games were held at the same time. I saw Andre participate in the sack race. At irst, he led the race, but suddenly he fell in the middle of the race. But inally, he came second. It was so sad that he couldn’t inish irst. Meanwhile, Pipit participated in a tandem race with our friends. Her team came third. It was not too bad. The last game was the krupuk race. Once again I met Galang in the inal. The fun part was I inished irst and he inished after me. I inished my krupuk with three or four bites. It was a joyful day at my school. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted. At the end of the event, my class was announced as the grand champion of the whole competition. What can we infer about Galang from the story?

Galang is a strong and skilled competitor in the races.

Galang is a poor performer in the races.

Galang did not participate in any games.

Galang finished last in every race.

Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomed students from every grade to participate in many fun games, such as tug of war, krupuk race, sack race, tandem race, and the marble in spoon race. Many students participated, which made all the games so exciting. In the beginning, I participated in the marble-in-spoon race. It was a very tight game between me and Galang. I almost beat him at the beginning of the race, but he was so fast and steady. He could even run with it. He came irst and I came second. It was hard to beat Galang in this game. The next game was a tug of war, sack race, and tandem race. All the games were held at the same time. I saw Andre participate in the sack race. At irst, he led the race, but suddenly he fell in the middle of the race. But inally, he came second. It was so sad that he couldn’t inish irst. Meanwhile, Pipit participated in a tandem race with our friends. Her team came third. It was not too bad. The last game was the krupuk race. Once again I met Galang in the inal. The fun part was I inished irst and he inished after me. I inished my krupuk with three or four bites. It was a joyful day at my school. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted. At the end of the event, my class was announced as the grand champion of the whole competition. Why was the krupuk race special for the writer?

The writer finished first in the krupuk race.

The writer's team came in second in the krupuk race.

The writer did not participate in the krupuk race.

The writer finished last in the krupuk race.

Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomed students from every grade to participate in many fun games, such as tug of war, krupuk race, sack race, tandem race, and the marble in spoon race. Many students participated, which made all the games so exciting. In the beginning, I participated in the marble-in-spoon race. It was a very tight game between me and Galang. I almost beat him at the beginning of the race, but he was so fast and steady. He could even run with it. He came irst and I came second. It was hard to beat Galang in this game. The next game was a tug of war, sack race, and tandem race. All the games were held at the same time. I saw Andre participate in the sack race. At irst, he led the race, but suddenly he fell in the middle of the race. But inally, he came second. It was so sad that he couldn’t inish irst. Meanwhile, Pipit participated in a tandem race with our friends. Her team came third. It was not too bad. The last game was the krupuk race. Once again I met Galang in the inal. The fun part was I inished irst and he inished after me. I inished my krupuk with three or four bites. It was a joyful day at my school. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted. At the end of the event, my class was announced as the grand champion of the whole competition. What lesson can students learn from Andre’s experience in the sack race?

Students can learn the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges.

Winning is the only thing that matters in competitions.

It's better to avoid challenges to prevent failure.

Falling in a race means you should give up on future events.

Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomed students from every grade to participate in many fun games, such as tug of war, krupuk race, sack race, tandem race, and the marble in spoon race. Many students participated, which made all the games so exciting. In the beginning, I participated in the marble-in-spoon race. It was a very tight game between me and Galang. I almost beat him at the beginning of the race, but he was so fast and steady. He could even run with it. He came irst and I came second. It was hard to beat Galang in this game. The next game was a tug of war, sack race, and tandem race. All the games were held at the same time. I saw Andre participate in the sack race. At irst, he led the race, but suddenly he fell in the middle of the race. But inally, he came second. It was so sad that he couldn’t inish irst. Meanwhile, Pipit participated in a tandem race with our friends. Her team came third. It was not too bad. The last game was the krupuk race. Once again I met Galang in the inal. The fun part was I inished irst and he inished after me. I inished my krupuk with three or four bites. It was a joyful day at my school. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted. At the end of the event, my class was announced as the grand champion of the whole competition. If you were the organizer, what would you add to make the celebration more exciting next year?

Add a talent show for students to showcase their skills.

Include a fireworks display at the end of the event.

Host a fashion show featuring teachers.

Organize a cooking competition for parents.

Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule for more than 300 years. During that time, the people suffered and struggled for freedom. In 1942, Japan came and took control of Indonesia during World War II. At first, many Indonesians hoped Japan would bring independence, but later they also experienced hardship under Japanese occupation. After Japan surrendered to the Allies in August 1945, Indonesian leaders saw the chance to declare independence. On August 17th, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. That moment became the birth of the Republic of Indonesia. For us, as the young generation, Independence Day is not only about celebration. It is a reminder of the sacrifice of our heroes. We must respect their struggle by studying hard, keeping unity, and working together to build a better future for our nation. Why did Indonesians see a chance to proclaim independence in August 1945?

Japan's surrender to the Allies in August 1945.

Japan promised immediate independence to Indonesia.

Sukarno and Hatta declared independence in 1942.

The Dutch colonial rule ended in 1945.

Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule for more than 300 years. During that time, the people suffered and struggled for freedom. In 1942, Japan came and took control of Indonesia during World War II. At first, many Indonesians hoped Japan would bring independence, but later they also experienced hardship under Japanese occupation. After Japan surrendered to the Allies in August 1945, Indonesian leaders saw the chance to declare independence. On August 17th, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. That moment became the birth of the Republic of Indonesia. For us, as the young generation, Independence Day is not only about celebration. It is a reminder of the sacrifice of our heroes. We must respect their struggle by studying hard, keeping unity, and working together to build a better future for our nation. What can we infer about the people’s struggle during colonial times?

The people struggled for freedom and endured hardship under colonial and Japanese rule.

Independence was declared in 1942 by Sukarno and Hatta.

The Japanese occupation was beneficial for the Indonesian economy.

The people enjoyed prosperity and peace during colonial times.

Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule for more than 300 years. During that time, the people suffered and struggled for freedom. In 1942, Japan came and took control of Indonesia during World War II. At first, many Indonesians hoped Japan would bring independence, but later they also experienced hardship under Japanese occupation. After Japan surrendered to the Allies in August 1945, Indonesian leaders saw the chance to declare independence. On August 17th, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. That moment became the birth of the Republic of Indonesia. For us, as the young generation, Independence Day is not only about celebration. It is a reminder of the sacrifice of our heroes. We must respect their struggle by studying hard, keeping unity, and working together to build a better future for our nation. What should young people learn from the heroes’ struggle?

Respect their struggle by studying hard, keeping unity, and working together.

Ignore their sacrifices and focus on personal gain.

Celebrate independence without understanding its history.

Blame foreign powers for all current issues.

Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule for more than 300 years. During that time, the people suffered and struggled for freedom. In 1942, Japan came and took control of Indonesia during World War II. At first, many Indonesians hoped Japan would bring independence, but later they also experienced hardship under Japanese occupation. After Japan surrendered to the Allies in August 1945, Indonesian leaders saw the chance to declare independence. On August 17th, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. That moment became the birth of the Republic of Indonesia. For us, as the young generation, Independence Day is not only about celebration. It is a reminder of the sacrifice of our heroes. We must respect their struggle by studying hard, keeping unity, and working together to build a better future for our nation. If you were asked to reflect on Independence Day, what action would you suggest to honor the heroes?

Engage in community service and educational events to honor the heroes.

Celebrate by throwing a large party without any reflection.

Ignore the history and focus on personal achievements.

Criticize the current government instead of honoring the heroes.

Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule for more than 300 years. During that time, the people suffered and struggled for freedom. In 1942, Japan came and took control of Indonesia during World War II. At first, many Indonesians hoped Japan would bring independence, but later they also experienced hardship under Japanese occupation. After Japan surrendered to the Allies in August 1945, Indonesian leaders saw the chance to declare independence. On August 17th, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. That moment became the birth of the Republic of Indonesia. For us, as the young generation, Independence Day is not only about celebration. It is a reminder of the sacrifice of our heroes. We must respect their struggle by studying hard, keeping unity, and working together to build a better future for our nation. What does the story of Indonesian independence show about the importance of leadership?

Leadership is vital for uniting people and guiding them towards achieving independence.

Leadership is unnecessary for achieving independence.

Leadership only creates division among people.

Leadership is irrelevant in times of war.

Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule for more than 300 years. During that time, the people suffered and struggled for freedom. In 1942, Japan came and took control of Indonesia during World War II. At first, many Indonesians hoped Japan would bring independence, but later they also experienced hardship under Japanese occupation. After Japan surrendered to the Allies in August 1945, Indonesian leaders saw the chance to declare independence. On August 17th, 1945, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. That moment became the birth of the Republic of Indonesia. For us, as the young generation, Independence Day is not only about celebration. It is a reminder of the sacrifice of our heroes. We must respect their struggle by studying hard, keeping unity, and working together to build a better future for our nation. Imagine Indonesia had not proclaimed independence in 1945. What might have happened?

Indonesia would have likely remained under foreign control, leading to continued oppression and struggle for independence.

Indonesia would have become a prosperous nation under Japanese rule.

The Dutch would have returned to reclaim control over Indonesia.

Indonesians would have easily accepted foreign domination without resistance.

Which one of these sentences uses an irregular verb?

Today, our school held many games and competitions to celebrate Independence Day

I participated in a tandem race, tug of war, Panjat Pinang, and sack race.

I jumped up onto my friends’ shoulders.

The villagers cheered when the marching band passed

When do we use the Simple Past Tense?

We use the Simple Past Tense for actions completed in the past.

We use the Simple Past Tense for hypothetical situations.

We use the Simple Past Tense for ongoing actions.

We use the Simple Past Tense for future actions.

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1 min • 2 pts

Siti       : Hello, Edo. Did you join the Independence Day celebration?
Edo      : Yes, I joined the panjat pinang contest.
Siti       : Really? That’s cool! Were you the champion?
Edo      : No, my team got second place. The winner was Team Hijau.
Siti       : Oh, I saw them. They were very good at teamwork.
Edo      : Yes, they helped each other and finally reached the top.
Siti       : Don’t worry, Edo. You can practice and maybe be the champion next year.
Edo      : Thanks, Siti. I will!
Who won the panjat pinang contest?

Edo’s team

Team Hijau

Team Biru

Team Merah

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Siti       : Hello, Edo. Did you join the Independence Day celebration?
Edo      : Yes, I joined the panjat pinang contest.
Siti       : Really? That’s cool! Were you the champion?
Edo      : No, my team got second place. The winner was Team Hijau.
Siti       : Oh, I saw them. They were very good at teamwork.
Edo      : Yes, they helped each other and finally reached the top.
Siti       : Don’t worry, Edo. You can practice and maybe be the champion next year.
Edo      : Thanks, Siti. I will!
Why does Siti think Team Hijau was the winner?

Because they were lucky

Because they had many members

Because they were very good at teamwork

Because they had the tallest person

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Siti       : Hello, Edo. Did you join the Independence Day celebration?
Edo      : Yes, I joined the panjat pinang contest.
Siti       : Really? That’s cool! Were you the champion?
Edo      : No, my team got second place. The winner was Team Hijau.
Siti       : Oh, I saw them. They were very good at teamwork.
Edo      : Yes, they helped each other and finally reached the top.
Siti       : Don’t worry, Edo. You can practice and maybe be the champion next year.
Edo      : Thanks, Siti. I will!
If Edo’s team practiced more teamwork, what might happen next year?

They will surely lose again

They may become the champion

They will stop joining the contest

They will not celebrate Independence Day

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Siti       : Hello, Edo. Did you join the Independence Day celebration?
Edo      : Yes, I joined the panjat pinang contest.
Siti       : Really? That’s cool! Were you the champion?
Edo      : No, my team got second place. The winner was Team Hijau.
Siti       : Oh, I saw them. They were very good at teamwork.
Edo      : Yes, they helped each other and finally reached the top.
Siti       : Don’t worry, Edo. You can practice and maybe be the champion next year.
Edo      : Thanks, Siti. I will!
What lesson can we learn from Team Hijau’s success in the contest?

Winning depends only on luck

Teamwork is the key to success

Independence Day is not important

It is better to play alone than in a team

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Every August 17th, the Indonesian people celebrate their Independence Day. The people usually hold many games. One of the iconic games is Panjat Pinang. The goal of the game is to climb a pinang tree and grab the prizes hung on top of the tree. The tree is smeared with grease to make it difficult for the climbers to get the prizes. The prizes are on top of the tree. The game requires not only skills and determination but also good teamwork.
What is the main goal of Panjat Pinang?

To decorate the tree

To climb the tree and get the prizes

To play with grease

To celebrate by dancing

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Every August 17th, the Indonesian people celebrate their Independence Day. The people usually hold many games. One of the iconic games is Panjat Pinang. The goal of the game is to climb a pinang tree and grab the prizes hung on top of the tree. The tree is smeared with grease to make it difficult for the climbers to get the prizes. The prizes are on top of the tree. The game requires not only skills and determination but also good teamwork.
Why is the tree smeared with grease in Panjat Pinang?

To make the tree look shiny

To make the game more difficult

To protect the tree from insects

To keep the prizes safe

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Every August 17th, the Indonesian people celebrate their Independence Day. The people usually hold many games. One of the iconic games is Panjat Pinang. The goal of the game is to climb a pinang tree and grab the prizes hung on top of the tree. The tree is smeared with grease to make it difficult for the climbers to get the prizes. The prizes are on top of the tree. The game requires not only skills and determination but also good teamwork.
What can we learn from the Panjat Pinang game?

Success can be reached by luck only

Teamwork and determination are important to achieve goals

The game is only about climbing fast

Independence Day is only about winning prizes

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