English Test 1

Heroes of the Blue Sea

In a small coastal village in eastern Indonesia, four high school students — Raka, Dina, Bayu, and Sinta — spent most of their free time by the sea. Their village was surrounded by clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life. For them, the sea wasn’t just a place to relax — it was home, beauty, and life itself.

One sunny afternoon, while snorkeling near the coral reef, Bayu noticed something strange: several dead fish floating on the surface. Not far from the coast, they heard a loud explosion. The water shook beneath them.

“It’s the bomb fishers again,” said Raka with anger in his voice. “They’re destroying everything!”

Dina clenched her fists. “We can’t just sit and watch. If they keep doing this, the reef will die, and our village will lose everything.”

The four friends decided to take action. That night, they gathered in Raka’s backyard and made a plan. They borrowed a drone from their school’s science club, used binoculars, and mapped the pirates' usual fishing routes. Over several days, they observed the illegal activity. The pirates used small boats, threw homemade bombs into the water, and collected the stunned or dead fish.

Despite their fear, the teens recorded videos and took photos of the damage. One day, they followed the pirates in a fishing boat at a safe distance and managed to capture clear footage of them throwing bombs into the sea.

But the pirates noticed.

“They’re following us!” shouted one of the pirates. “Get rid of them!”

A dangerous chase began on the open sea. The teenagers’ boat was smaller and slower. The pirates moved closer, shouting threats. Just as the situation grew tense, Sinta pressed the emergency signal on their radio device — it sent an alert to the local coast guard they had secretly contacted the day before.

Within minutes, two coast guard boats appeared, sirens blaring. The pirates tried to escape, but it was too late. They were surrounded and arrested. The students handed over all the evidence they had collected.

A week later, the village held a small celebration to thank the young heroes. The reef was still damaged, but now protected. The local government promised stricter patrols, and the village began organizing education programs about marine conservation.

“We’re not heroes,” said Raka, smiling. “We’re just doing what anyone should do — protecting the place we love.”

What is the main topic of the story?

• How to use a drone to catch pirates

• The dangers of snorkeling in deep waters

• Four teenagers saving their sea from illegal fishing

• A school project about marine biology

• How pirates survive in modern times

Heroes of the Blue Sea

In a small coastal village in eastern Indonesia, four high school students — Raka, Dina, Bayu, and Sinta — spent most of their free time by the sea. Their village was surrounded by clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life. For them, the sea wasn’t just a place to relax — it was home, beauty, and life itself.

One sunny afternoon, while snorkeling near the coral reef, Bayu noticed something strange: several dead fish floating on the surface. Not far from the coast, they heard a loud explosion. The water shook beneath them.

“It’s the bomb fishers again,” said Raka with anger in his voice. “They’re destroying everything!”

Dina clenched her fists. “We can’t just sit and watch. If they keep doing this, the reef will die, and our village will lose everything.”

The four friends decided to take action. That night, they gathered in Raka’s backyard and made a plan. They borrowed a drone from their school’s science club, used binoculars, and mapped the pirates' usual fishing routes. Over several days, they observed the illegal activity. The pirates used small boats, threw homemade bombs into the water, and collected the stunned or dead fish.

Despite their fear, the teens recorded videos and took photos of the damage. One day, they followed the pirates in a fishing boat at a safe distance and managed to capture clear footage of them throwing bombs into the sea.

But the pirates noticed.

“They’re following us!” shouted one of the pirates. “Get rid of them!”

A dangerous chase began on the open sea. The teenagers’ boat was smaller and slower. The pirates moved closer, shouting threats. Just as the situation grew tense, Sinta pressed the emergency signal on their radio device — it sent an alert to the local coast guard they had secretly contacted the day before.

Within minutes, two coast guard boats appeared, sirens blaring. The pirates tried to escape, but it was too late. They were surrounded and arrested. The students handed over all the evidence they had collected.

A week later, the village held a small celebration to thank the young heroes. The reef was still damaged, but now protected. The local government promised stricter patrols, and the village began organizing education programs about marine conservation.

“We’re not heroes,” said Raka, smiling. “We’re just doing what anyone should do — protecting the place we love.”

What caused the teenagers to take action against the pirates?

• Their teacher asked them to make a documentary

• They were threatened by the pirates during snorkeling

• They saw a poster about illegal fishing in their school

• They witnessed fish dying and heard a bombing in the sea

• They read an article about pirates in a newspaper

Heroes of the Blue Sea

In a small coastal village in eastern Indonesia, four high school students — Raka, Dina, Bayu, and Sinta — spent most of their free time by the sea. Their village was surrounded by clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life. For them, the sea wasn’t just a place to relax — it was home, beauty, and life itself.

One sunny afternoon, while snorkeling near the coral reef, Bayu noticed something strange: several dead fish floating on the surface. Not far from the coast, they heard a loud explosion. The water shook beneath them.

“It’s the bomb fishers again,” said Raka with anger in his voice. “They’re destroying everything!”

Dina clenched her fists. “We can’t just sit and watch. If they keep doing this, the reef will die, and our village will lose everything.”

The four friends decided to take action. That night, they gathered in Raka’s backyard and made a plan. They borrowed a drone from their school’s science club, used binoculars, and mapped the pirates' usual fishing routes. Over several days, they observed the illegal activity. The pirates used small boats, threw homemade bombs into the water, and collected the stunned or dead fish.

Despite their fear, the teens recorded videos and took photos of the damage. One day, they followed the pirates in a fishing boat at a safe distance and managed to capture clear footage of them throwing bombs into the sea.

But the pirates noticed.

“They’re following us!” shouted one of the pirates. “Get rid of them!”

A dangerous chase began on the open sea. The teenagers’ boat was smaller and slower. The pirates moved closer, shouting threats. Just as the situation grew tense, Sinta pressed the emergency signal on their radio device — it sent an alert to the local coast guard they had secretly contacted the day before.

Within minutes, two coast guard boats appeared, sirens blaring. The pirates tried to escape, but it was too late. They were surrounded and arrested. The students handed over all the evidence they had collected.

A week later, the village held a small celebration to thank the young heroes. The reef was still damaged, but now protected. The local government promised stricter patrols, and the village began organizing education programs about marine conservation.

“We’re not heroes,” said Raka, smiling. “We’re just doing what anyone should do — protecting the place we love.”

How did the coast guard find the pirates in time?

• The coast guard was patrolling the sea every day

• The students sent an emergency signal with a radio device

• Sinta posted the location on social media

• A fisherman told the coast guard where the pirates were

• The school principal called the authorities

Heroes of the Blue Sea

In a small coastal village in eastern Indonesia, four high school students — Raka, Dina, Bayu, and Sinta — spent most of their free time by the sea. Their village was surrounded by clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life. For them, the sea wasn’t just a place to relax — it was home, beauty, and life itself.

One sunny afternoon, while snorkeling near the coral reef, Bayu noticed something strange: several dead fish floating on the surface. Not far from the coast, they heard a loud explosion. The water shook beneath them.

“It’s the bomb fishers again,” said Raka with anger in his voice. “They’re destroying everything!”

Dina clenched her fists. “We can’t just sit and watch. If they keep doing this, the reef will die, and our village will lose everything.”

The four friends decided to take action. That night, they gathered in Raka’s backyard and made a plan. They borrowed a drone from their school’s science club, used binoculars, and mapped the pirates' usual fishing routes. Over several days, they observed the illegal activity. The pirates used small boats, threw homemade bombs into the water, and collected the stunned or dead fish.

Despite their fear, the teens recorded videos and took photos of the damage. One day, they followed the pirates in a fishing boat at a safe distance and managed to capture clear footage of them throwing bombs into the sea.

But the pirates noticed.

“They’re following us!” shouted one of the pirates. “Get rid of them!”

A dangerous chase began on the open sea. The teenagers’ boat was smaller and slower. The pirates moved closer, shouting threats. Just as the situation grew tense, Sinta pressed the emergency signal on their radio device — it sent an alert to the local coast guard they had secretly contacted the day before.

Within minutes, two coast guard boats appeared, sirens blaring. The pirates tried to escape, but it was too late. They were surrounded and arrested. The students handed over all the evidence they had collected.

A week later, the village held a small celebration to thank the young heroes. The reef was still damaged, but now protected. The local government promised stricter patrols, and the village began organizing education programs about marine conservation.

“We’re not heroes,” said Raka, smiling. “We’re just doing what anyone should do — protecting the place we love.”

What can be inferred about the students’ character from the story?

• They only cared about getting attention from the media

• They were adventurous but careless

• They were brave, smart, and deeply cared for their environment

• They wanted to become police officers in the future

• They had no fear of pirates or danger

Heroes of the Blue Sea

In a small coastal village in eastern Indonesia, four high school students — Raka, Dina, Bayu, and Sinta — spent most of their free time by the sea. Their village was surrounded by clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life. For them, the sea wasn’t just a place to relax — it was home, beauty, and life itself.

One sunny afternoon, while snorkeling near the coral reef, Bayu noticed something strange: several dead fish floating on the surface. Not far from the coast, they heard a loud explosion. The water shook beneath them.

“It’s the bomb fishers again,” said Raka with anger in his voice. “They’re destroying everything!”

Dina clenched her fists. “We can’t just sit and watch. If they keep doing this, the reef will die, and our village will lose everything.”

The four friends decided to take action. That night, they gathered in Raka’s backyard and made a plan. They borrowed a drone from their school’s science club, used binoculars, and mapped the pirates' usual fishing routes. Over several days, they observed the illegal activity. The pirates used small boats, threw homemade bombs into the water, and collected the stunned or dead fish.

Despite their fear, the teens recorded videos and took photos of the damage. One day, they followed the pirates in a fishing boat at a safe distance and managed to capture clear footage of them throwing bombs into the sea.

But the pirates noticed.

“They’re following us!” shouted one of the pirates. “Get rid of them!”

A dangerous chase began on the open sea. The teenagers’ boat was smaller and slower. The pirates moved closer, shouting threats. Just as the situation grew tense, Sinta pressed the emergency signal on their radio device — it sent an alert to the local coast guard they had secretly contacted the day before.

Within minutes, two coast guard boats appeared, sirens blaring. The pirates tried to escape, but it was too late. They were surrounded and arrested. The students handed over all the evidence they had collected.

A week later, the village held a small celebration to thank the young heroes. The reef was still damaged, but now protected. The local government promised stricter patrols, and the village began organizing education programs about marine conservation.

“We’re not heroes,” said Raka, smiling. “We’re just doing what anyone should do — protecting the place we love."

What is the moral message of the story?

• Breaking the law is acceptable if it's for survival

• Only adults can protect the environment

• Nature can heal itself without human help

• Young people can make a big difference when they act bravely

• Technology is more powerful than teamwork

Heroes of the Blue Sea

In a small coastal village in eastern Indonesia, four high school students — Raka, Dina, Bayu, and Sinta — spent most of their free time by the sea. Their village was surrounded by clear blue waters, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life. For them, the sea wasn’t just a place to relax — it was home, beauty, and life itself.

One sunny afternoon, while snorkeling near the coral reef, Bayu noticed something strange: several dead fish floating on the surface. Not far from the coast, they heard a loud explosion. The water shook beneath them.

“It’s the bomb fishers again,” said Raka with anger in his voice. “They’re destroying everything!”

Dina clenched her fists. “We can’t just sit and watch. If they keep doing this, the reef will die, and our village will lose everything.”

The four friends decided to take action. That night, they gathered in Raka’s backyard and made a plan. They borrowed a drone from their school’s science club, used binoculars, and mapped the pirates' usual fishing routes. Over several days, they observed the illegal activity. The pirates used small boats, threw homemade bombs into the water, and collected the stunned or dead fish.

Despite their fear, the teens recorded videos and took photos of the damage. One day, they followed the pirates in a fishing boat at a safe distance and managed to capture clear footage of them throwing bombs into the sea.

But the pirates noticed.

“They’re following us!” shouted one of the pirates. “Get rid of them!”

A dangerous chase began on the open sea. The teenagers’ boat was smaller and slower. The pirates moved closer, shouting threats. Just as the situation grew tense, Sinta pressed the emergency signal on their radio device — it sent an alert to the local coast guard they had secretly contacted the day before.

Within minutes, two coast guard boats appeared, sirens blaring. The pirates tried to escape, but it was too late. They were surrounded and arrested. The students handed over all the evidence they had collected.

A week later, the village held a small celebration to thank the young heroes. The reef was still damaged, but now protected. The local government promised stricter patrols, and the village began organizing education programs about marine conservation.

“We’re not heroes,” said Raka, smiling. “We’re just doing what anyone should do — protecting the place we love.”

What is the purpose of the text?

• To explain how illegal fishing works

• To describe how pirates use bombs to catch fish

• To entertain readers with a story about bravery and environmental care

• To advertise ocean protection programs

• To give instructions on how to report crimes at sea

The Friday Chase: Saving the Mosque’s Charity Box

It was a peaceful Friday afternoon in a small town after the Jumat prayer. Inside the mosque, a group of seven high school students — Farid, Iqbal, Andi, Rehan, Dimas, Ardi, and Zaki — were lying down and chatting quietly while waiting for the mosque to empty. The air was calm, and everything felt normal — until they noticed something strange.

A man they had never seen before was sitting alone near the donation box at the back corner of the mosque. The students watched him from a distance. He kept looking nervously to the right and left, as if checking whether someone was watching.

“That guy is acting weird,” whispered Farid.

Suddenly, the man opened the donation box and quickly took out a handful of money. He looked around again, and thinking no one noticed, he walked fast toward the exit.

But Rehan had clearly seen what the man did.

“Hey, Sir! What are you doing with the money?” Rehan asked, walking toward him.

The man turned around and replied quickly, “What money? I didn’t take anything!” Then he hurried outside and started walking faster.

“He stole the donation money!” shouted Rehan to the others.

Without hesitation, the seven students ran after the thief. The man jumped into a public transportation van that had just stopped in front of the mosque.

“Quick! He’s getting away!” yelled Dimas.

Luckily, Zaki and Ardi had come to the mosque by motorcycle. Without wasting time, they started the engine and sped ahead to block the road in front of the van. The thief saw the students coming and quickly got off the van, trying to escape on foot.

He ran into a small alley near the market. The students followed him closely, shouting to alert the people nearby. The man ran faster — but he made a big mistake. The alley was a dead end.

Tired and cornered, the thief stopped. The boys surrounded him while Andi called the police. Within minutes, a nearby officer came and took the man into custody.

That evening, the mosque leader thanked the students for their quick action and bravery.

“You didn’t just protect money,” he said. “You protected the trust of the community.”

The seven boys smiled, proud of what they had done — not just as students, but as protectors of their beloved mosque.

The students became suspicious of the man because he kept looking ______ while sitting near the donation box.

• At the students

• up and down

• right and left

• inside the mosque's office

• at his phone

Friday Chase: Saving the Mosque's Charity Box

It was a peaceful Friday afternoon in a small town after the Jumat prayer. Inside the mosque, a group of seven high school students — Farid, Iqbal, Andi, Rehan, Dimas, Ardi, and Zaki — were lying down and chatting quietly while waiting for the mosque to empty. The air was calm, and everything felt normal — until they noticed something strange.

A man they had never seen before was sitting alone near the donation box at the back corner of the mosque. The students watched him from a distance. He kept looking nervously to the right and left, as if checking whether someone was watching.

“That guy is acting weird,” whispered Farid.

Suddenly, the man opened the donation box and quickly took out a handful of money. He looked around again, and thinking no one noticed, he walked fast toward the exit.

But Rehan had clearly seen what the man did.

“Hey, Sir! What are you doing with the money?” Rehan asked, walking toward him.

The man turned around and replied quickly, “What money? I didn’t take anything!” Then he hurried outside and started walking faster.

“He stole the donation money!” shouted Rehan to the others.

Without hesitation, the seven students ran after the thief. The man jumped into a public transportation van that had just stopped in front of the mosque.

“Quick! He’s getting away!” yelled Dimas.

Luckily, Zaki and Ardi had come to the mosque by motorcycle. Without wasting time, they started the engine and sped ahead to block the road in front of the van. The thief saw the students coming and quickly got off the van, trying to escape on foot.

He ran into a small alley near the market. The students followed him closely, shouting to alert the people nearby. The man ran faster — but he made a big mistake. The alley was a dead end.

Tired and cornered, the thief stopped. The boys surrounded him while Andi called the police. Within minutes, a nearby officer came and took the man into custody.

That evening, the mosque leader thanked the students for their quick action and bravery.

“You didn’t just protect money,” he said. “You protected the trust of the community.”

The seven boys smiled, proud of what they had done — not just as students, but as protectors of their beloved mosque.

Zaki and Ardi helped stop the thief by using a ______ to block the road.

Friday Chase: Saving the Mosque's Charity Box

It was a peaceful Friday afternoon in a small town after the Jumat prayer. Inside the mosque, a group of seven high school students — Farid, Iqbal, Andi, Rehan, Dimas, Ardi, and Zaki — were lying down and chatting quietly while waiting for the mosque to empty. The air was calm, and everything felt normal — until they noticed something strange.

A man they had never seen before was sitting alone near the donation box at the back corner of the mosque. The students watched him from a distance. He kept looking nervously to the right and left, as if checking whether someone was watching.

“That guy is acting weird,” whispered Farid.

Suddenly, the man opened the donation box and quickly took out a handful of money. He looked around again, and thinking no one noticed, he walked fast toward the exit.

But Rehan had clearly seen what the man did.

“Hey, Sir! What are you doing with the money?” Rehan asked, walking toward him.

The man turned around and replied quickly, “What money? I didn’t take anything!” Then he hurried outside and started walking faster.

“He stole the donation money!” shouted Rehan to the others.

Without hesitation, the seven students ran after the thief. The man jumped into a public transportation van that had just stopped in front of the mosque.

“Quick! He’s getting away!” yelled Dimas.

Luckily, Zaki and Ardi had come to the mosque by motorcycle. Without wasting time, they started the engine and sped ahead to block the road in front of the van. The thief saw the students coming and quickly got off the van, trying to escape on foot.

He ran into a small alley near the market. The students followed him closely, shouting to alert the people nearby. The man ran faster — but he made a big mistake. The alley was a dead end.

Tired and cornered, the thief stopped. The boys surrounded him while Andi called the police. Within minutes, a nearby officer came and took the man into custody.

That evening, the mosque leader thanked the students for their quick action and bravery.

“You didn’t just protect money,” he said. “You protected the trust of the community.”

The seven boys smiled, proud of what they had done — not just as students, but as protectors of their beloved mosque.

The thief tried to escape by getting into a ______ after leaving the mosque.

The Friday Chase: Saving the Mosque’s Charity Box

It was a peaceful Friday afternoon in a small town after the Jumat prayer. Inside the mosque, a group of seven high school students — Farid, Iqbal, Andi, Rehan, Dimas, Ardi, and Zaki — were lying down and chatting quietly while waiting for the mosque to empty. The air was calm, and everything felt normal — until they noticed something strange.

A man they had never seen before was sitting alone near the donation box at the back corner of the mosque. The students watched him from a distance. He kept looking nervously to the right and left, as if checking whether someone was watching.

“That guy is acting weird,” whispered Farid.

Suddenly, the man opened the donation box and quickly took out a handful of money. He looked around again, and thinking no one noticed, he walked fast toward the exit.

But Rehan had clearly seen what the man did.

“Hey, Sir! What are you doing with the money?” Rehan asked, walking toward him.

The man turned around and replied quickly, “What money? I didn’t take anything!” Then he hurried outside and started walking faster.

“He stole the donation money!” shouted Rehan to the others.

Without hesitation, the seven students ran after the thief. The man jumped into a public transportation van that had just stopped in front of the mosque.

“Quick! He’s getting away!” yelled Dimas.

Luckily, Zaki and Ardi had come to the mosque by motorcycle. Without wasting time, they started the engine and sped ahead to block the road in front of the van. The thief saw the students coming and quickly got off the van, trying to escape on foot.

He ran into a small alley near the market. The students followed him closely, shouting to alert the people nearby. The man ran faster — but he made a big mistake. The alley was a dead end.

Tired and cornered, the thief stopped. The boys surrounded him while Andi called the police. Within minutes, a nearby officer came and took the man into custody.

That evening, the mosque leader thanked the students for their quick action and bravery.

“You didn’t just protect money,” he said. “You protected the trust of the community.”

The seven boys smiled, proud of what they had done — not just as students, but as protectors of their beloved mosque.

The fact that the students chased the thief and called the police shows that they were ______.

• concerned only about their reputation

• responsible and courageous

• afraid of the thief

• unsure of what to do

• forced by someone else