ASTS Ganjil 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

If you were a team leader in a Panjat Pinang contest, what strategy would you suggest to your team to win the game?

• Climb alone without helping others

• Make a human ladder and cooperate with each other

• Wait until other teams fall and then take the prizes

• Cover the tree with more grease to stop other teams

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.

Who won the marble in spoon race?

• Lina

• Rani

• Galang

• Budi

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 it was boring

• Because there were many fun games

• Because they didn’t join any contest

• Because no one won the race