A Submarine Adventure

Last summer, I had an extraordinary opportunity to embark on a submarine trip, delving into the mysterious depth of the ocean. Boarding the submarine, excitement bubbled within me as I eagerly anticipated the journey ahead.

Descending into the dark water, anticipation mingled with awe as the ocean's depth unfolded before my eyes. Through the porthole windows, I glimpsed a mesmerizing world teeming with life - vibrant coral reef, graceful sea creatures, and towering underwater cliffs.

As the submarine glided silently through the water, our guide illuminated the wonders of the deep, pointing out colorful fish, elusive sharks, and even a sunken shipwreck cloaked in history. Each moment was a new discovery, each sight more breathtaking than the last.

Lost in the enchantment of the underwater realm, time seemed to stand still as we ventured deeper into the abyss. The soft hum of the submarine's engines provided a soothing backdrop to the symphony of marine life surrounding us.

Reluctantly resurfacing, I emerged from the submarine with a newfound appreciation for the ocean's vastness and beauty. The memory of that submarine adventure will forever be etched in my heart, a testament to the wonders that lie beneath the waves.

What did the writer see through the submarine’s windows?

A Submarine Adventure

Last summer, I had an extraordinary opportunity to embark on a submarine trip, delving into the mysterious depth of the ocean. Boarding the submarine, excitement bubbled within me as I eagerly anticipated the journey ahead.

Descending into the dark water, anticipation mingled with awe as the ocean's depth unfolded before my eyes. Through the porthole windows, I glimpsed a mesmerizing world teeming with life - vibrant coral reef, graceful sea creatures, and towering underwater cliffs.

As the submarine glided silently through the water, our guide illuminated the wonders of the deep, pointing out colorful fish, elusive sharks, and even a sunken shipwreck cloaked in history. Each moment was a new discovery, each sight more breathtaking than the last.

Lost in the enchantment of the underwater realm, time seemed to stand still as we ventured deeper into the abyss. The soft hum of the submarine's engines provided a soothing backdrop to the symphony of marine life surrounding us.

Reluctantly resurfacing, I emerged from the submarine with a newfound appreciation for the ocean's vastness and beauty. The memory of that submarine adventure will forever be etched in my heart, a testament to the wonders that lie beneath the waves.

How did the writer feel during the submarine trip?

A Submarine Adventure

Last summer, I had an extraordinary opportunity to embark on a submarine trip, delving into the mysterious depth of the ocean. Boarding the submarine, excitement bubbled within me as I eagerly anticipated the journey ahead.

Descending into the dark water, anticipation mingled with awe as the ocean's depth unfolded before my eyes. Through the porthole windows, I glimpsed a mesmerizing world teeming with life - vibrant coral reef, graceful sea creatures, and towering underwater cliffs.

As the submarine glided silently through the water, our guide illuminated the wonders of the deep, pointing out colorful fish, elusive sharks, and even a sunken shipwreck cloaked in history. Each moment was a new discovery, each sight more breathtaking than the last.

Lost in the enchantment of the underwater realm, time seemed to stand still as we ventured deeper into the abyss. The soft hum of the submarine's engines provided a soothing backdrop to the symphony of marine life surrounding us.

Reluctantly resurfacing, I emerged from the submarine with a newfound appreciation for the ocean's vastness and beauty. The memory of that submarine adventure will forever be etched in my heart, a testament to the wonders that lie beneath the waves.

What did the guide do during the trip?

A Submarine Adventure

Last summer, I had an extraordinary opportunity to embark on a submarine trip, delving into the mysterious depth of the ocean. Boarding the submarine, excitement bubbled within me as I eagerly anticipated the journey ahead.

Descending into the dark water, anticipation mingled with awe as the ocean's depth unfolded before my eyes. Through the porthole windows, I glimpsed a mesmerizing world teeming with life - vibrant coral reef, graceful sea creatures, and towering underwater cliffs.

As the submarine glided silently through the water, our guide illuminated the wonders of the deep, pointing out colorful fish, elusive sharks, and even a sunken shipwreck cloaked in history. Each moment was a new discovery, each sight more breathtaking than the last.

Lost in the enchantment of the underwater realm, time seemed to stand still as we ventured deeper into the abyss. The soft hum of the submarine's engines provided a soothing backdrop to the symphony of marine life surrounding us.

Reluctantly resurfacing, I emerged from the submarine with a newfound appreciation for the ocean's vastness and beauty. The memory of that submarine adventure will forever be etched in my heart, a testament to the wonders that lie beneath the waves.

What can we learn from the writer’s experience?

Last weekend, my friends and I went on an exciting adventure to the mountains. We woke up early in the morning, packed our backpacks with snacks and water, and set off on our journey. The air was crisp, and the sun was just beginning to rise as we started our hike up the mountaintrail.

As we climbed higher and higher, the scenery around us changed dramatically. Lush green forest gave away to rocky terrain, and we could see the valley strecting out below us. Along the way, we encountered all sorts of interesting wildlife, from chirping birds to scurrying squirrels.

Finally, after a few hours of hiking, we reached the summit of the mountain. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking! We could see for milesin every direction, and the feeling of accomplishment was incredible. We sat down to enjoy our well-deserved snacks while taking in the beauty of nature all around us. It was a trip to remember, filled with laughter, adventure, and the joy of exploring the great outdoors.

What does the text tell about?

Last weekend, my friends and I went on an exciting adventure to the mountains. We woke up early in the morning, packed our backpacks with snacks and water, and set off on our journey. The air was crisp, and the sun was just beginning to rise as we started our hike up the mountaintrail.

As we climbed higher and higher, the scenery around us changed dramatically. Lush green forest gave away to rocky terrain, and we could see the valley strecting out below us. Along the way, we encountered all sorts of interesting wildlife, from chirping birds to scurrying squirrels.

Finally, after a few hours of hiking, we reached the summit of the mountain. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking! We could see for milesin every direction, and the feeling of accomplishment was incredible. We sat down to enjoy our well-deserved snacks while taking in the beauty of nature all around us. It was a trip to remember, filled with laughter, adventure, and the joy of exploring the great outdoors.

Where did the writer go last weekend?

Last weekend, my friends and I went on an exciting adventure to the mountains. We woke up early in the morning, packed our backpacks with snacks and water, and set off on our journey. The air was crisp, and the sun was just beginning to rise as we started our hike up the mountaintrail.

As we climbed higher and higher, the scenery around us changed dramatically. Lush green forest gave away to rocky terrain, and we could see the valley strecting out below us. Along the way, we encountered all sorts of interesting wildlife, from chirping birds to scurrying squirrels.

Finally, after a few hours of hiking, we reached the summit of the mountain. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking! We could see for milesin every direction, and the feeling of accomplishment was incredible. We sat down to enjoy our well-deserved snacks while taking in the beauty of nature all around us. It was a trip to remember, filled with laughter, adventure, and the joy of exploring the great outdoors.

How was the scenery from above according to the writer?

Last weekend, my friends and I went on an exciting adventure to the mountains. We woke up early in the morning, packed our backpacks with snacks and water, and set off on our journey. The air was crisp, and the sun was just beginning to rise as we started our hike up the mountaintrail.

As we climbed higher and higher, the scenery around us changed dramatically. Lush green forest gave away to rocky terrain, and we could see the valley strecting out below us. Along the way, we encountered all sorts of interesting wildlife, from chirping birds to scurrying squirrels.

Finally, after a few hours of hiking, we reached the summit of the mountain. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking! We could see for milesin every direction, and the feeling of accomplishment was incredible. We sat down to enjoy our well-deserved snacks while taking in the beauty of nature all around us. It was a trip to remember, filled with laughter, adventure, and the joy of exploring the great outdoors.

What did the writer find?

Last weekend, my friends and I went on an exciting adventure to the mountains. We woke up early in the morning, packed our backpacks with snacks and water, and set off on our journey. The air was crisp, and the sun was just beginning to rise as we started our hike up the mountaintrail.

As we climbed higher and higher, the scenery around us changed dramatically. Lush green forest gave away to rocky terrain, and we could see the valley strecting out below us. Along the way, we encountered all sorts of interesting wildlife, from chirping birds to scurrying squirrels.

Finally, after a few hours of hiking, we reached the summit of the mountain. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking! We could see for milesin every direction, and the feeling of accomplishment was incredible. We sat down to enjoy our well-deserved snacks while taking in the beauty of nature all around us. It was a trip to remember, filled with laughter, adventure, and the joy of exploring the great outdoors.

What does the word "accomplish" mean?

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Jennie : Where did you spend your holiday, Rose?

Rose : I didn't move from my bed for a whole day, Jennie.

Jennie : Wow, that awful.

Rose : Exactly.

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Ronald : Did you join the campsite last week?

Vincent : Yes, I ... the campsite last week.

My friend ... the diving equipment when I phoned her.

We went fishing in the lake after ...

Sabrina : What did you do before diving, Acha?

Acha : Well, I...

Sabrina : What were the equipments?

Acha : They were wetsuit, goggles, oxygen tube, and fins.

Monita : Andre, you did not join the trip to Lestari National Park, did you?

Andre : No. I had a stomach ache.

Monita : Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. So, how are you doing now?

Andre : I’m ok now, thanks. So, tell me about the excursion.

Monita : At the park, I went to six different areas to see different kinds of plants. Let me show you my photos. First, I went to a dedication area.

Andre : You said dedication area. What’s that?

Monita : That is the area, where important people planted some trees there. Interestingly, I saw a tree with a unique name. People call it Tampar Hantu.

Andre : The name sounds scary. What about the second area you visited?

Monita : I visited the limited plants area.

Andre : What did you see there?

Monita : I saw some endangered trees from Kalimantan. I saw pohon ulin there. People sometimes call it kayu besi.

Why didn’t Andre join the trip to Lestari National Park?

Monita : Andre, you did not join the trip to Lestari National Park, did you?

Andre : No. I had a stomach ache.

Monita : Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. So, how are you doing now?

Andre : I’m ok now, thanks. So, tell me about the excursion.

Monita : At the park, I went to six different areas to see different kinds of plants. Let me show you my photos. First, I went to a dedication area.

Andre : You said dedication area. What’s that?

Monita : That is the area, where important people planted some trees there. Interestingly, I saw a tree with a unique name. People call it Tampar Hantu.

Andre : The name sounds scary. What about the second area you visited?

Monita : I visited the limited plants area.

Andre : What did you see there?

Monita : I saw some endangered trees from Kalimantan. I saw pohon ulin there. People sometimes call it kayu besi.

What did Monita do at the park?

Monita : Andre, you did not join the trip to Lestari National Park, did you?

Andre : No. I had a stomach ache.

Monita : Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. So, how are you doing now?

Andre : I’m ok now, thanks. So, tell me about the excursion.

Monita : At the park, I went to six different areas to see different kinds of plants. Let me show you my photos. First, I went to a dedication area.

Andre : You said dedication area. What’s that?

Monita : That is the area, where important people planted some trees there. Interestingly, I saw a tree with a unique name. People call it Tampar Hantu.

Andre : The name sounds scary. What about the second area you visited?

Monita : I visited the limited plants area.

Andre : What did you see there?

Monita : I saw some endangered trees from Kalimantan. I saw pohon ulin there. People sometimes call it kayu besi.

What is special about the dedication area?

Monita : Andre, you did not join the trip to Lestari National Park, did you?

Andre : No. I had a stomach ache.

Monita : Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. So, how are you doing now?

Andre : I’m ok now, thanks. So, tell me about the excursion.

Monita : At the park, I went to six different areas to see different kinds of plants. Let me show you my photos. First, I went to a dedication area.

Andre : You said dedication area. What’s that?

Monita : That is the area, where important people planted some trees there. Interestingly, I saw a tree with a unique name. People call it Tampar Hantu.

Andre : The name sounds scary. What about the second area you visited?

Monita : I visited the limited plants area.

Andre : What did you see there?

Monita : I saw some endangered trees from Kalimantan. I saw pohon ulin there. People sometimes call it kayu besi.

What did Monita find interesting in the dedication area?

Monita : Andre, you did not join the trip to Lestari National Park, did you?

Andre : No. I had a stomach ache.

Monita : Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. So, how are you doing now?

Andre : I’m ok now, thanks. So, tell me about the excursion.

Monita : At the park, I went to six different areas to see different kinds of plants. Let me show you my photos. First, I went to a dedication area.

Andre : You said dedication area. What’s that?

Monita : That is the area, where important people planted some trees there. Interestingly, I saw a tree with a unique name. People call it Tampar Hantu.

Andre : The name sounds scary. What about the second area you visited?

Monita : I visited the limited plants area.

Andre : What did you see there?

Monita : I saw some endangered trees from Kalimantan. I saw pohon ulin there. People sometimes call it kayu besi.

What was special about the limited plants area?

When I ____ (arrive) at the station, the train had already left.

I ___ (watch) TV when my mother ___ (call) me for dinner.

She ___ (break) her arm while she ___ (play) basketball.

When we ___ (walk) home last night, we ___ (see) a shooting star.

This was my first experience going to Karimunjawa. It was so fun. I was so excited days before the trip. I went there with other winners from different schools. We had the holiday last month, from April 21st to April 22nd. We went there by ferry. Karimunjawa is a group of islands located north of Java, around 83 kilometers from Jepara. There are two options if you want to get there. The first one is using a ferry, which costs 81,000 rupiah. It takes 1 hour 45 minutes. The other option is using a car ferry, which is cheaper, only 72,000 rupiah. However, it takes longer to get there, around 6 hours. The committee provided us the first option because it took less time. We departed from Jepara in the morning so we could spend more time in the afternoon exploring the islands. Once we got there, we were taken straight to the hotel where we had lunch. The next thing to do was enjoying the sunset at Bukit Love Karimunjawa. It was amazing! As soon as the sky got darker, we went back to the hotel. We had dinner before we continued our activity. We explored the hotel premises. The next day, we did other activities. We went snorkeling after we finished our breakfast. We had a chance to have our pictures taken with beautiful fish and coral reefs there. I also spent time swimming with sharks. It was both exciting and thrilling. We went back to the hotel once we finished all the activities. We packed before we left the islands. Although it was a short holiday, we enjoyed ourselves. It was really fun.

When did the writer go to Karimunjawa?

This was my first experience going to Karimunjawa. It was so fun. I was so excited days before the trip. I went there with other winners from different schools. We had the holiday last month, from April 21st to April 22nd. We went there by ferry. Karimunjawa is a group of islands located north of Java, around 83 kilometers from Jepara. There are two options if you want to get there. The first one is using a ferry, which costs 81,000 rupiah. It takes 1 hour 45 minutes. The other option is using a car ferry, which is cheaper, only 72,000 rupiah. However, it takes longer to get there, around 6 hours. The committee provided us the first option because it took less time. We departed from Jepara in the morning so we could spend more time in the afternoon exploring the islands. Once we got there, we were taken straight to the hotel where we had lunch. The next thing to do was enjoying the sunset at Bukit Love Karimunjawa. It was amazing! As soon as the sky got darker, we went back to the hotel. We had dinner before we continued our activity. We explored the hotel premises. The next day, we did other activities. We went snorkeling after we finished our breakfast. We had a chance to have our pictures taken with beautiful fish and coral reefs there. I also spent time swimming with sharks. It was both exciting and thrilling. We went back to the hotel once we finished all the activities. We packed before we left the islands. Although it was a short holiday, we enjoyed ourselves. It was really fun.

How did the writer and other winners go to Karimunjawa?

This was my first experience going to Karimunjawa. It was so fun. I was so excited days before the trip. I went there with other winners from different schools. We had the holiday last month, from April 21st to April 22nd. We went there by ferry. Karimunjawa is a group of islands located north of Java, around 83 kilometers from Jepara. There are two options if you want to get there. The first one is using a ferry, which costs 81,000 rupiah. It takes 1 hour 45 minutes. The other option is using a car ferry, which is cheaper, only 72,000 rupiah. However, it takes longer to get there, around 6 hours. The committee provided us the first option because it took less time. We departed from Jepara in the morning so we could spend more time in the afternoon exploring the islands. Once we got there, we were taken straight to the hotel where we had lunch. The next thing to do was enjoying the sunset at Bukit Love Karimunjawa. It was amazing! As soon as the sky got darker, we went back to the hotel. We had dinner before we continued our activity. We explored the hotel premises. The next day, we did other activities. We went snorkeling after we finished our breakfast. We had a chance to have our pictures taken with beautiful fish and coral reefs there. I also spent time swimming with sharks. It was both exciting and thrilling. We went back to the hotel once we finished all the activities. We packed before we left the islands. Although it was a short holiday, we enjoyed ourselves. It was really fun.

Why did the committee choose the first option to go to Karimunjawa?

This was my first experience going to Karimunjawa. It was so fun. I was so excited days before the trip. I went there with other winners from different schools. We had the holiday last month, from April 21st to April 22nd. We went there by ferry. Karimunjawa is a group of islands located north of Java, around 83 kilometers from Jepara. There are two options if you want to get there. The first one is using a ferry, which costs 81,000 rupiah. It takes 1 hour 45 minutes. The other option is using a car ferry, which is cheaper, only 72,000 rupiah. However, it takes longer to get there, around 6 hours. The committee provided us the first option because it took less time. We departed from Jepara in the morning so we could spend more time in the afternoon exploring the islands. Once we got there, we were taken straight to the hotel where we had lunch. The next thing to do was enjoying the sunset at Bukit Love Karimunjawa. It was amazing! As soon as the sky got darker, we went back to the hotel. We had dinner before we continued our activity. We explored the hotel premises. The next day, we did other activities. We went snorkeling after we finished our breakfast. We had a chance to have our pictures taken with beautiful fish and coral reefs there. I also spent time swimming with sharks. It was both exciting and thrilling. We went back to the hotel once we finished all the activities. We packed before we left the islands. Although it was a short holiday, we enjoyed ourselves. It was really fun.

What did the writer do after dinner on the first day?

This was my first experience going to Karimunjawa. It was so fun. I was so excited days before the trip. I went there with other winners from different schools. We had the holiday last month, from April 21st to April 22nd. We went there by ferry. Karimunjawa is a group of islands located north of Java, around 83 kilometers from Jepara. There are two options if you want to get there. The first one is using a ferry, which costs 81,000 rupiah. It takes 1 hour 45 minutes. The other option is using a car ferry, which is cheaper, only 72,000 rupiah. However, it takes longer to get there, around 6 hours. The committee provided us the first option because it took less time. We departed from Jepara in the morning so we could spend more time in the afternoon exploring the islands. Once we got there, we were taken straight to the hotel where we had lunch. The next thing to do was enjoying the sunset at Bukit Love Karimunjawa. It was amazing! As soon as the sky got darker, we went back to the hotel. We had dinner before we continued our activity. We explored the hotel premises. The next day, we did other activities. We went snorkeling after we finished our breakfast. We had a chance to have our pictures taken with beautiful fish and coral reefs there. I also spent time swimming with sharks. It was both exciting and thrilling. We went back to the hotel once we finished all the activities. We packed before we left the islands. Although it was a short holiday, we enjoyed ourselves. It was really fun.

What can we conclude from the text?

My last holiday was really unforgettable. My school took the students to Sumbawa. Our teachers told us that it was an event to end the semester. They booked a two-day tour for us and the next two days were really fun. The next morning, after we finished our breakfast, the tour agent picked us up from the hotel. We embarked for Poto Tano harbor West Sumbawa. The trip took about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once we arrived there, we explored Maluk Beach. I learned how to surf there. It was fun although I failed many times standing on the board. We had lunch at a local restaurant and took some rest before we went to Mantar Peak. We really enjoyed the sunset. The sunset was amazing! It was true what people say that this place was like “the land in the clouds”. I could enjoy the beautiful sky covered with orange color. When the sky got dark, we went to the village to have dinner and stay overnight in a traditional house in Mantar. We woke up early the second day. We didn’t want to miss the agenda on that day. We enjoyed the sunrise at Mantar Peak before we went back to the village to have breakfast. The sunrise gave us an amazing view. We had a trip to Kenawa Island and went trekking to Kenawa hill after breakfast. The guide that accompanied us explained the necessary information regarding the island. Then, we went to Poto Tano harbor to embark for Kayangan harbor, East Lombok. The tour was tiring but I learned something new. I was so happy. It was so memorable for me.

What was the main purpose of the trip to Sumbawa?

My last holiday was really unforgettable. My school took the students to Sumbawa. Our teachers told us that it was an event to end the semester. They booked a two-day tour for us and the next two days were really fun. The next morning, after we finished our breakfast, the tour agent picked us up from the hotel. We embarked for Poto Tano harbor West Sumbawa. The trip took about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once we arrived there, we explored Maluk Beach. I learned how to surf there. It was fun although I failed many times standing on the board. We had lunch at a local restaurant and took some rest before we went to Mantar Peak. We really enjoyed the sunset. The sunset was amazing! It was true what people say that this place was like “the land in the clouds”. I could enjoy the beautiful sky covered with orange color. When the sky got dark, we went to the village to have dinner and stay overnight in a traditional house in Mantar. We woke up early the second day. We didn’t want to miss the agenda on that day. We enjoyed the sunrise at Mantar Peak before we went back to the village to have breakfast. The sunrise gave us an amazing view. We had a trip to Kenawa Island and went trekking to Kenawa hill after breakfast. The guide that accompanied us explained the necessary information regarding the island. Then, we went to Poto Tano harbor to embark for Kayangan harbor, East Lombok. The tour was tiring but I learned something new. I was so happy. It was so memorable for me.

How long did it take to reach Poto Tano harbor?

My last holiday was really unforgettable. My school took the students to Sumbawa. Our teachers told us that it was an event to end the semester. They booked a two-day tour for us and the next two days were really fun. The next morning, after we finished our breakfast, the tour agent picked us up from the hotel. We embarked for Poto Tano harbor West Sumbawa. The trip took about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once we arrived there, we explored Maluk Beach. I learned how to surf there. It was fun although I failed many times standing on the board. We had lunch at a local restaurant and took some rest before we went to Mantar Peak. We really enjoyed the sunset. The sunset was amazing! It was true what people say that this place was like “the land in the clouds”. I could enjoy the beautiful sky covered with orange color. When the sky got dark, we went to the village to have dinner and stay overnight in a traditional house in Mantar. We woke up early the second day. We didn’t want to miss the agenda on that day. We enjoyed the sunrise at Mantar Peak before we went back to the village to have breakfast. The sunrise gave us an amazing view. We had a trip to Kenawa Island and went trekking to Kenawa hill after breakfast. The guide that accompanied us explained the necessary information regarding the island. Then, we went to Poto Tano harbor to embark for Kayangan harbor, East Lombok. The tour was tiring but I learned something new. I was so happy. It was so memorable for me.

What activity did the writer do at Maluk Beach?

My last holiday was really unforgettable. My school took the students to Sumbawa. Our teachers told us that it was an event to end the semester. They booked a two-day tour for us and the next two days were really fun. The next morning, after we finished our breakfast, the tour agent picked us up from the hotel. We embarked for Poto Tano harbor West Sumbawa. The trip took about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once we arrived there, we explored Maluk Beach. I learned how to surf there. It was fun although I failed many times standing on the board. We had lunch at a local restaurant and took some rest before we went to Mantar Peak. We really enjoyed the sunset. The sunset was amazing! It was true what people say that this place was like “the land in the clouds”. I could enjoy the beautiful sky covered with orange color. When the sky got dark, we went to the village to have dinner and stay overnight in a traditional house in Mantar. We woke up early the second day. We didn’t want to miss the agenda on that day. We enjoyed the sunrise at Mantar Peak before we went back to the village to have breakfast. The sunrise gave us an amazing view. We had a trip to Kenawa Island and went trekking to Kenawa hill after breakfast. The guide that accompanied us explained the necessary information regarding the island. Then, we went to Poto Tano harbor to embark for Kayangan harbor, East Lombok. The tour was tiring but I learned something new. I was so happy. It was so memorable for me.

Where did the students stay overnight?

My first snorkeling experience Last semester

I was sent to Manado North Sulawesi to represent my school at a national storytelling competition. At the end of our stay there, all student participants and teachers were offered a free snorkeling trip to Bunaken National Marine Park. Early in the morning, we left Manado harbor for Bunaken island by motorboat. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We got off the motorboat with excitement and headed towards a snorkeling rental not far from the beach. Our tour guide helped us rent sets of snorkeling gears for all of us. At that time, I was not sure about using all the snorkeling gears. I didn’t dare to ask. Luckily, while I was struggling to put on the mask, the snorkel, and the fins, one of the participants approached me and offered help. When we were all set, we began swimming from the beach to the snorkeling site. It took us only 5 minutes to see the amazing underwater world. The sky was blue and the water was clear so we had no trouble finding a beautiful house reef. I could observe a variety of corals and fishes. While I was swimming a little further down, I saw green sea turtles. I lost track of how many turtles I met along the way! To finish off the day, we stopped by a local restaurant before returning to Manado. We enjoyed tuna, cakalang, and papaya leaves as our lunch. We were still eating when out of the blue a cat jumped on our table and stole my tuna. We were all shocked but then we laughed. The snorkeling day trip was the most memorable experience I had with other students from across Indonesia. I was grateful.

Why did the writer go to Manado?

My first snorkeling experience Last semester

I was sent to Manado North Sulawesi to represent my school at a national storytelling competition. At the end of our stay there, all student participants and teachers were offered a free snorkeling trip to Bunaken National Marine Park. Early in the morning, we left Manado harbor for Bunaken island by motorboat. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We got off the motorboat with excitement and headed towards a snorkeling rental not far from the beach. Our tour guide helped us rent sets of snorkeling gears for all of us. At that time, I was not sure about using all the snorkeling gears. I didn’t dare to ask. Luckily, while I was struggling to put on the mask, the snorkel, and the fins, one of the participants approached me and offered help. When we were all set, we began swimming from the beach to the snorkeling site. It took us only 5 minutes to see the amazing underwater world. The sky was blue and the water was clear so we had no trouble finding a beautiful house reef. I could observe a variety of corals and fishes. While I was swimming a little further down, I saw green sea turtles. I lost track of how many turtles I met along the way! To finish off the day, we stopped by a local restaurant before returning to Manado. We enjoyed tuna, cakalang, and papaya leaves as our lunch. We were still eating when out of the blue a cat jumped on our table and stole my tuna. We were all shocked but then we laughed. The snorkeling day trip was the most memorable experience I had with other students from across Indonesia. I was grateful.

How did the group get to Bunaken Island?

My first snorkeling experience Last semester

I was sent to Manado North Sulawesi to represent my school at a national storytelling competition. At the end of our stay there, all student participants and teachers were offered a free snorkeling trip to Bunaken National Marine Park. Early in the morning, we left Manado harbor for Bunaken island by motorboat. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We got off the motorboat with excitement and headed towards a snorkeling rental not far from the beach. Our tour guide helped us rent sets of snorkeling gears for all of us. At that time, I was not sure about using all the snorkeling gears. I didn’t dare to ask. Luckily, while I was struggling to put on the mask, the snorkel, and the fins, one of the participants approached me and offered help. When we were all set, we began swimming from the beach to the snorkeling site. It took us only 5 minutes to see the amazing underwater world. The sky was blue and the water was clear so we had no trouble finding a beautiful house reef. I could observe a variety of corals and fishes. While I was swimming a little further down, I saw green sea turtles. I lost track of how many turtles I met along the way! To finish off the day, we stopped by a local restaurant before returning to Manado. We enjoyed tuna, cakalang, and papaya leaves as our lunch. We were still eating when out of the blue a cat jumped on our table and stole my tuna. We were all shocked but then we laughed. The snorkeling day trip was the most memorable experience I had with other students from across Indonesia. I was grateful.

What did the tour guide help the students do?

My first snorkeling experience Last semester

I was sent to Manado North Sulawesi to represent my school at a national storytelling competition. At the end of our stay there, all student participants and teachers were offered a free snorkeling trip to Bunaken National Marine Park. Early in the morning, we left Manado harbor for Bunaken island by motorboat. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We got off the motorboat with excitement and headed towards a snorkeling rental not far from the beach. Our tour guide helped us rent sets of snorkeling gears for all of us. At that time, I was not sure about using all the snorkeling gears. I didn’t dare to ask. Luckily, while I was struggling to put on the mask, the snorkel, and the fins, one of the participants approached me and offered help. When we were all set, we began swimming from the beach to the snorkeling site. It took us only 5 minutes to see the amazing underwater world. The sky was blue and the water was clear so we had no trouble finding a beautiful house reef. I could observe a variety of corals and fishes. While I was swimming a little further down, I saw green sea turtles. I lost track of how many turtles I met along the way! To finish off the day, we stopped by a local restaurant before returning to Manado. We enjoyed tuna, cakalang, and papaya leaves as our lunch. We were still eating when out of the blue a cat jumped on our table and stole my tuna. We were all shocked but then we laughed. The snorkeling day trip was the most memorable experience I had with other students from across Indonesia. I was grateful.

What happened when the writer was eating lunch?

My first snorkeling experience Last semester

I was sent to Manado North Sulawesi to represent my school at a national storytelling competition. At the end of our stay there, all student participants and teachers were offered a free snorkeling trip to Bunaken National Marine Park. Early in the morning, we left Manado harbor for Bunaken island by motorboat. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We got off the motorboat with excitement and headed towards a snorkeling rental not far from the beach. Our tour guide helped us rent sets of snorkeling gears for all of us. At that time, I was not sure about using all the snorkeling gears. I didn’t dare to ask. Luckily, while I was struggling to put on the mask, the snorkel, and the fins, one of the participants approached me and offered help. When we were all set, we began swimming from the beach to the snorkeling site. It took us only 5 minutes to see the amazing underwater world. The sky was blue and the water was clear so we had no trouble finding a beautiful house reef. I could observe a variety of corals and fishes. While I was swimming a little further down, I saw green sea turtles. I lost track of how many turtles I met along the way! To finish off the day, we stopped by a local restaurant before returning to Manado. We enjoyed tuna, cakalang, and papaya leaves as our lunch. We were still eating when out of the blue a cat jumped on our table and stole my tuna. We were all shocked but then we laughed. The snorkeling day trip was the most memorable experience I had with other students from across Indonesia. I was grateful.

What can we conclude from the text?