The following text is for Questions 25 to 28.
Once upon a time, Sunan Kalijaga planned to visit Sunan Muria in Pati, Central Java. He asked his friend, Ki Rangga, to go with him. Several servants also joined them to carry their luggages. And they began walking to Sunan Muria’s house.
Several hours later, Ki Rangga felt tired. He was embarrassed to walk together with Sunan Kalijaga because Sunan Kalijaga did not look tired while Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty. Finally, Sunan Kalijaga asked Ki Rangga to take a rest under a big tree. It was time for the Zuhur prayer. But there was no water around to clean up or ‘wudu’.
Ki Rangga was confused. He told Sunan Kalijaga about it. Sunan Kalijaga only smiled and said, “We should pray for Allah SWT for water. Now you must guard this big tree, Ki Rangga, it might bring water to us. But remember! everything happens because of Allah SWT. Don’t act alone. You must inform me when water comes out. I will be behind that hill.” Ki Rangga promised Sunan Kalijaga to inform him when water came out.
So, Sunan Kalijaga went behind the hill. Ki Rangga with his servants sat under the big tree. They quickly fell asleep. Suddenly water came out of the big tree. Ki Rangga and his servants became wet. They woke up. They were very happy to see water. They drank and played in the water. Ki Rangga forgot Sunan Kalijaga’s message to inform him when the water came out.
Behind the hill, Sunan Kalijaga was worried. So he went to the big tree. He was surprised to see Ki Rangga and his servants were playing in the water. “You forgot my message to inform me when this water comes out. Instead, you are playing in the water like a turtle,” said Sunan Kalijaga softly. A miracle happened. Ki Rangga and his servants turned into turtles. Ki Rangga was sad. He had changed into turtles because he did not keep his promise. The water formed a pond. It is now called Sendang Sani, in Pati, Central Java. Many people still visit Sendang Sani now.
25. Where was Sunan Kalijaga when the water came out?
| A. Under a big tree. |
| B. In Pati, Central Java. |
| C. Sunan Muria’s house. |
| D. Behind the hill. |
Lihat Jawaban dan Analisis
Jawaban: D
Analisis: Dalam bacaan disebutkan jelas: “I will be behind that hill.” lalu “So, Sunan Kalijaga went behind the hill.” Ketika air keluar, peristiwa itu terjadi saat Ki Rangga berjaga di bawah pohon, sementara Sunan Kalijaga berada di belakang bukit.
26. Why did Ki Rangga and his servants become turtles?
| A. Because they disobeyed Sunan Kalijaga’s message |
| B. Because they love playing in the water |
| C. Because they forgot to go to the big tree |
| D. Because they promised to keep their secret |
Lihat Jawaban dan Analisis
Jawaban: A
Analisis: Sunan Kalijaga berpesan: “You must inform me when water comes out.” Namun Ki Rangga “forgot ... to inform him when the water came out” dan malah bermain air. Akibat tidak menepati pesan/perintah itu, terjadi keajaiban: mereka “turned into turtles”. Jadi alasan paling tepat adalah karena mereka tidak menaati pesan/perintah Sunan Kalijaga.
27. “The water formed a pond”. The underlined word means ....
| A. turned into |
| B. took away |
| C. brought about |
| D. looked after |
Lihat Jawaban dan Analisis
Jawaban: C
Analisis: Kalimat “The water formed a pond” bermakna air itu membentuk/menyebabkan terbentuknya kolam. Makna yang paling mendekati adalah brought about (menyebabkan/menimbulkan). Pilihan A “turned into” berarti berubah menjadi, bukan “membentuk/menyebabkan terbentuk”.
28. What can we learn from the story above?
| A. Don’t be so happy playing in water. |
| B. Obey the old people’s rules. |
| C. Don’t break your promise. |
| D. Keep yourself happy in bad situations. |
Lihat Jawaban dan Analisis
Jawaban: C
Analisis: Inti konflik cerita adalah Ki Rangga berjanji akan memberi tahu Sunan Kalijaga ketika air keluar, tetapi ia lupa dan tidak menepati pesan itu. Akibatnya, ia dan pelayannya berubah menjadi kura-kura. Pesan moral paling kuat adalah jangan melanggar janji (Don’t break your promise).
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