Worksheet - Indonesian Independence Day and Related Stories

If you see the trash left on the ground, what will you do?

• ignore it

• pick and throw it at other side of the ground

• pick and put it in trash can

• ask friend to pick it

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 goal of the Panjat Pinang game?

• To throw a ball as far as possible

• To climb a greased tree to grab prizes

• To race against other people in a boat

• To build the tallest tower of blocks

Brush teeth at the sink, not in the shower. The sentence above is for...

• Save water while in the shower

• Save water while in the kitchen

• Save water at school

• Save water in the garden

Why is saving water important to us?

• Because we need clean water for our activities.

• Because clean water is expensive.

• Because clean water free from germs.

• Because clean water is dangerous.

What does Monita suggest that we do about plastic use/the use of plastics?

• Reduce the use of plastic

• Buy more plastics

• Increase the use of plastics

• ignore the use of plastics

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 first 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 flag. 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.

Where did the writer and their father usually watch the parade?

• In the village square

• At the school yard

• From their front yard

• At the town hall

Look at this picture then find the best opinion below.

• In my point of view we must use water efficiently for washing our car.

• I think we don't need much water to wash it.

• In my opinion the activity is unnecessary

• I believe that all people enjoy washing car.

One day an elephant wandered into a forest in search of friends. He saw a monkey on a tree. “Will you be my friend?” asked the elephant. “You are too big. You cannot swing from trees like me,” replied the arrogant monkey.  Next, the elephant met a rabbit. He asked him to be his friend. But the shy rabbit said, “You are too big to play in my burrow!” Then the elephant met a frog. “Will you be my friend? He asked. “How can I?” asked the disgruntled frog. “You are too big to leap about like me.” He met a fox next. “Will you be my friend?” he asked the fox. The sly fox said, “Sorry, sir, you are too big. You can’t run as fast as I can.” The elephant was upset and felt heartbroken. The next day, the elephant saw all the animals in the forest running for their lives. The elephant asked them what the matter was. The great bear replied, “There is a tiger in the forest. He’s trying to gobble us all up!” The animals all ran away to hide. The elephant wondered what he could do to save everyone in the forest. Meanwhile, the tiger kept eating up whoever he could ind. The elephant walked up to the tiger and said, “Please, Mr. Tiger, do not eat up these poor animals.” “Mind your own business!” growled the ferocious tiger. The elephant had no choice but to give the tiger a hefty kick. The frightened tiger ran for his life. The elephant went back into the forest to announce the good news to everyone. All the animals thanked the elephant. They said, “You are very brave and just the right size to be our friend.

Who helped all the animals in the forest?

• The monkey

• The rabbit

• The elephant

• The tiger

Pernyataan yang benar sesuai dengan gambar disamping adalah....

• Wash hands together

• Rub hands together

• Apply hand soap

• Turn off the faucet

The sentences below are some tips to keep the environment clean and save, except...

• Refuse single-use items

• Plant trees and landscape with native plants

• Buy locally and grow more of your own food

• Meal planning