A2 Reading Part 1

Reading Comprehension - English Language

Questions 1-6

For each question, choose the correct answer.
 

1

John,

You know I said that football practice will be on Wednesday … Well, it isn’t – it’s on Thursday. Sorry! See you there. Cheers, Adam

Why has Adam written this message?

  to ask if John wants to play football

B   to tell John that Adam can’t play football

C   to let John know about a change of plan

2

SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

Meet Ralph Sparks.

Hear how he got ideas for his books, including History of Exploring the New World.

Thurs 9 a.m. Room D31.

Pupils can

  buy books.

B   read about explorers.

C   come and listen to a writer.

3

Science Museum trip next Friday

Tickets are available for $4 (for coach transport to the museum, and for museum entry).

If you’re interested, see Mr Goss.

  You can now buy tickets for the museum trip.

B   Tell Mr Goss how you want to travel to the museum.

C   Mr Goss will tell you if you need a ticket to the museum.

4

From:    Lizzie

To:         Jenny

Jenny,

I think I left my scarf in your flat after the party. Have you seen it? Otherwise I’ll buy another one.

Lizzie

Why has Lizzie written this?

  to invite Jenny to a party

B   to tell Jenny about a shopping trip

C   to ask about something that she’s lost

5

Hi Dave,
I broke my tennis racket. Can I use yours? I’ll give it back in maths tomorrow. By the way, wasn’t the homework difficult?
Mike

Mike wants to

  play tennis with Dave.

B   borrow something from Dave.

C   get help from Dave with the homework.

6

Mr Gregson is away today.

Class 3, at 9 a.m., please go and join Class 4 in Room 7C for geography. Mr Gergson will be back tomorrow.

  There isn’t a geography lesson tomorrow.

B   Class 4’s lesson is happening at a different time today.

C   There will be more people in Room 7C than usual today.

 

Present Perfect Tense

Writing - English Language

📝 Student Instruction: Present Perfect Tense

  1. When do we use Present Perfect?
  • To talk about actions or experiences at an unspecified time in the past.

    • I have visited Japan.
  • To talk about actions that started in the past and continue until now.

    • She has lived here for 10 years.
  • To talk about actions that happened in the past but still have a result now.

    • He has broken his leg (he can’t walk now).
  1. Form
  • Affirmative (+): Subject + have/has + past participle (V3)

    • I have eaten breakfast.
    • She has finished her homework.
  • Negative (–): Subject + have/has + not + past participle

    • I haven’t seen that movie.
    • He hasn’t called me.
  • Question (?): Have/Has + subject + past participle

    • Have you visited London?
    • Has she done her homework?
  1. Time expressions used with Present Perfect
  • just → I have just finished my homework.
  • already → She has already eaten.
  • yet → Have you finished yet? / I haven’t finished yet.
  • ever → Have you ever been to Paris?
  • never → I have never seen snow.
  • for (a period of time) → for 5 years
  • since (a starting point) → since 2010
  1. Examples
  • We have studied English for three years.
  • He has never played basketball.
  • Have they arrived yet?

👉 Practice Example:
Change the verb into Present Perfect.

  1. I (see) that movie three times. → I have seen that movie three times.
  2. She (not finish) her homework yet. → She hasn’t finished her homework yet.
  3. (they / travel) to London before? → Have they traveled to London before?

NARRATIVE TEXT FABLE

Reading Comprehension - English Language

WORKSHEET – NARRATIVE TEXT (FABLE)
READING & ANALYZING

Name: _________________________

Class: _________________________

Date: _________________________

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A. LET'S READ!

Read the fable below carefully. (Bacalah fabel berikut dengan saksama.)

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The Rabbit and the Turtle

Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. He was very proud of himself because he could run very fast. He often laughed at other animals because they walked slowly. One day, the rabbit met a turtle. The turtle walked very, very slowly.

"Hey, Turtle! You are so slow!" said the rabbit, laughing.

The turtle felt angry but he stayed calm. "Why don't we have a race, Rabbit? Let's see who is faster," said the turtle.

The rabbit laughed even harder. "You? Race with me? That's funny! But okay, let's race."

The race began. The rabbit ran very fast and left the turtle far behind. The rabbit thought, "The turtle is so slow. I have plenty of time. I can take a nap." So the rabbit slept under a big tree.

Meanwhile, the turtle kept walking. He did not stop. He walked slowly but step by step, he got closer to the finish line.

When the rabbit woke up, he ran as fast as he could. But it was too late. The turtle had already crossed the finish line. The turtle won the race.

The rabbit felt very ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Turtle. I laughed at you. Now I understand that being fast is not everything."

The turtle smiled and said, "It's okay, Rabbit. Slow and steady wins the race."

Moral value: Don't underestimate others. Keep trying and never give up.

B. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS! (Jawab pertanyaan berikut.)

1. Characters (Tokoh)
- Who are the characters in this story?
  Answer: _________________________________

- Which animal is proud and likes to laugh at others?
  Answer: _________________________________

- Which animal is slow but patient and never gives up?
  Answer: _________________________________

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**2. Character Traits (Sifat Tokoh)**
Match the animal with their character. (Pasangkan hewan dengan sifatnya.)

| Animal | Trait (Sifat) |
|--------|----------------|
| Rabbit | ................ (patient / arrogant) |
| Turtle | ................ (slow but persistent / lazy) |

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**3. Plot – Beginning (Orientation)**
- Where did the story happen?
  Answer: _________________________________

- What did the rabbit do at the beginning of the story?
  Answer: _________________________________

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**4. Plot – Middle (Complication)**
- What challenge did the turtle give to the rabbit?
  Answer: _________________________________

- Why did the rabbit take a nap during the race?
  Answer: _________________________________

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**5. Plot – End (Resolution)**
- Who won the race in the end?
  Answer: _________________________________

- How did the rabbit feel after losing?
  Answer: _________________________________

- What did the rabbit say to the turtle?
  Answer: _________________________________

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**6. Moral Lesson (Pesan Moral)**
- What is the moral value of this story? Write in your own words.
  Answer: _________________________________

- Have you ever felt as arrogant as the rabbit? Or as patient as the turtle? Explain briefly.
  Answer: _________________________________

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## C. LET'S ANALYZE THE STRUCTURE!

Fill in the table below. (Isilah tabel di bawah ini.)

| **Structure** | **Part of the story (write from the text)** |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| **Orientation** (Introduction of characters, time, place) | |
| **Complication** (Problem appears) | |
| **Resolution** (Problem solved) | |
| **Moral Value** (Lesson learned) | |

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D. VOCABULARY CORNER (Kosakata Baru)

Find the meaning of these words from the story! (Cari arti kata-kata berikut dari cerita.)

| Word | Meaning (in Indonesian) |
|----------|-----------------------------|
| proud |  |
| laughed at |  |
| race |  |
| ashamed |  |
| underestimate |  |
| persistent |  |

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E. DRAW & DESCRIBE! (Gambar & Ceritakan!)

Draw your favorite character from the story (Rabbit or Turtle). Then write one sentence to describe the character.

Draw here:

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Description (one sentence):
_________________________________

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F. REFLECTION (Refleksi)

Answer with your honest feeling. (Jawab dengan jujur.)

- Was this story easy or difficult to understand?
  Answer: _________________________________

- Which part of the worksheet was the most fun?
  Answer: _________________________________

- What new thing did you learn today?
  Answer: _________________________________

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