Water Access and Community Solutions

The transcript describes a project in Laitutun village, where residents walked 1.6 km to fetch water. In 2014, a team visited and proposed using bicycles instead of costly motorbikes. Initially met with resistance, they installed a water pump, overcoming cultural objections. By 2015, the village had clean water access, reducing the need for long walks. The project highlights community collaboration and modern solutions to traditional challenges.

How far did the villagers of Laitutun have to walk to fetch water?

• 1.6 km

• 2.5 km

• 1 km

• 2 km

What was the price of gasoline per liter on Pulau Leti?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

What did the team initially send to the village along with the bicycles?

• Water tanks

• Water pipes

• Water pump

• Water filters

What message did the team want to convey by using bicycles?

• Bicycles are more fun

• Modern people use bicycles

• Bicycles are cheaper

• Bicycles are faster

How long had the well not been cleaned before the team suggested it?

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

What was the villagers' initial reaction to cleaning the well?

• They had various objections

• They were indifferent

• They immediately agreed

• They were excited

What traditional method did the villagers prefer over using the water pump?

• Using a bamboo pipe

• Using a water wheel

• Using a hand pump

• Using a bucket and rope

When did the villagers finally clean the well?

• January 2015

• February 2015

• March 2015

• April 2015

What was the result of installing the water pump in April 2015?

• The villagers had to walk further for water

• The villagers had to clean the well again

• The villagers had to use more gasoline

• The villagers could get water from a nearby tank

What is the main message of the story?

• The importance of modern technology

• The value of traditional methods

• The impact of community effort and care

• The cost of gasoline in remote areas