Juhandika Armadan

Text 1 for questions 1 until 5 Malin Kundang Direction : Read the following text carefully, then answer the questions by crossing A,B,C, D or E for the best answer. Once upon a time, in a small village near the coast of Sumatra, there lived a poor widow with her only son, Malin Kundang. They lived a simple life, depending on fishing and farming for their daily needs. Despite their poverty, Malin’s mother loved him dearly and worked hard to provide for him. As Malin grew older, he became a strong and ambitious young man. One day, he decided to leave the village to seek a better life in the city. “Mother, I want to go and find success. When I return, I will bring wealth for us,” he promised. Although reluctant, his mother gave him her blessings and prayed for his safety. Years passed, but Malin never returned. His mother missed him dearly and often prayed for his wellbeing. Unknown to her, Malin had become a wealthy merchant. He married a beautiful woman of high status and lived in luxur...