Story 1

When I was headed to class, I saw Syauqi who was strolling quickly (action).
He looks as though sought after something, despite the fact that it was still in the
early morning. I Feeling inquisitive (action), I tailed him from behind. At the same
time, I was so astonished in light of the fact that Syauqi did not go to class. I likewise
felt suspicious due to his conduct. At that point I called him, and beyond any doubt
enough Syauqi face looked extremely apprehensive and panicked. At that point, I
realized that he needed to be missing from school, luckily, I exhorted him and he drop
that terrible arrangement.

Action :
 I saw Syauqi who was strolling quickly
 I Feeling inquisitive

Story 2

The following stride (present) in the wake of having moved on from secondary
school is proceeding (action) to the University level. There you will choose a
noteworthy that having a positive association with your ability. You have to be
underline this part. You need to realize that picking a study or significant in the
college is not simple as you think. Consider numerous parts genuinely so you won’t
not be right in picking your own particular office. Pick a division that having an
understanding (action) with the hobbies and gifts of you, in light of the fact that on
the off chance that you are incorrect in taking the majors (present continuous), your
life in the college will be extremely troublesome. What’s more, pick a noteworthy
that has a brilliant prospect. In the event that picking a decent prospect office, then
you will have no inconvenied (present prefect tense) in discovering work after
graduation.

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Present continouse tense :
 The following stride
 you are incorrect in taking the majors

present perfect tense :

 then you will have no inconvenied

action :
 Pick a division that having an understanding

Story 3

ery end of year, meny people take a holiday. So do I. End of year 2017 was the
last holiday school. And my family no go anywhere. We spent the time with family in
home, I’m cleaning my home (action verb) and play with my sister

My mother was sick. I, my brother, and my sister helped her. We took care my
mother too. Every day, we cooked, washed the clother, cleaned the floor, and so on.
In the evening until night, we watched the television and chatted with our friend.

December 31, 2017 my mother is healthier. My mother has been could walk to
around our house. We was happy to see her. In the night, we gathered and watched
fireworks from house.

Action :

 I’m cleaning my home

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Story 4

Last holiday, I went to Anyer beach in Serang, Banten. I went there with my big
family. We left for the beach from my grand father home in Pamulang at 06.00 a.m.
We went there by two car. We arrived in the beach at 10:00 a.m.

In Anyer beach, I swam with my brothers, my sisters, and three of my cousins.

After swimming, we play sand together. We made a castle, houses, and hills of sand.
After being satisfied playing on the beach, we then took a bath and ate the roasted
corn while drinking coconut water (action). After being fresh anymore, we continued
to view seascape on boats.

Action :

 drinking coconut water

I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the Anyer beach. Although we have been
visited (present perfect) there several times, this holiday was happier. I spent time
with my family, my grand father, and my cousins.

Present perfect :

 we have been visited

Story 5

My hobby is writing (action). I have been written for ten years old (present
perfect), when I elementary school. My father taught me how to write good. He
taught me how told something be good story. I am happy with my hobby.

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 Now, my hobby is blogging (action). it’s about writing too. It’s time my hobby
and may talents and creativity into practice. It’s a high time to expand your network.
With blogging, my story can read every body in the wrold. I am happy with my
hobby

Action :
 My hobby is writing
 Now, my hobby is blogging

Present perfect :
 I have been written for ten years old

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Story 6

That Blonde Haired is My Friend

I have an old friend. She is from Solo, Norway. We have been friend since we
first time meeting (?). She and I are always together after that. Now, we are in the
same second grades of Senior High School. Her hobbies are almost same with me.
Those are swimming and reading (action) some novels. But, now I’ll tell you about
her, not me. Listen carefully!

Her name is Marion. She looks beautiful when she lets her hair unravel. She has
slim and long body. I like the color of her hair, it is blonde. I don’t know why, may be
because it looks unique and my hair color is shining black. When she smiles, will be
seen two dimples in those flawless cheeks. Ohh… it is really cute.

Every morning, she always comes early, because her house is rather far from
school. She never forgets to bring her packed meal. She is diligent in my class, and
smart too. Although her Indonesian language is still not fluent yet, she is never
ashamed to speak or to learn with everyone, especially with me, because we are best
friend. She isn’t not giving-up type of person, she always gives me spirit when I get
down, and so do I. she is kindly hearted with everyone. Ok, I think it is enough to tell
about her, I’ll tell you later, she has come. Bye!

Present Perfect countinouse :

 We have been friend since we first time meeting

Action :
 Those are swimming and reading

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 Story 7

From Monday to Saturday, I usually wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning. I

need to prepare myself to school (state) . There are many activities I have to do before
going to school.
First of all, I do my bed until it is very tidy. After that, I sweep the floor. I love
to see my room neat and clean (state). When I still feel sleepy, I walk around my
house. Also, I do some physical movements to stretch my body.

Then, I prepare some books based on schedule. I do not want to leave any book
at home. I wash my face, brush my teeth, then have a shower. Finally, I eat breakfast
after wearing my school uniform. Before going to school I hug my parents. I enjoy
learning time at school (action)and like to play with my friends too.

The school finishes at 1 p.m. After school, I change my uniform then have
lunch. I usually help parents to cook for our dinner and help to wash dishes after
eating. After watching TV for one hour, I study and do my homework. At the end, I
go to sleep at 9 p.m.

State :
 I need to prepare myself to school
 I love to see my room neat and clean

Action :
 I enjoy learning time at school

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 The alarm clock goes off at 5.30 a.m. I wake up in the morning then drink 2
glasses of water. I feel very fresh after drinking water.and i feel i’m beautifull when i
wake up at the morning (state verb). I wash my face so I do not feel sleepy. I do some
physical exercises. I keep my body fit and healthy. Also, I keep my room neat and
clean. (state verb)
I have prepared my books at previous night. In the morning, I need to check
books in my bag. After that, I prepare myself to school and have breakfast at 6.45 in
the morning. I go to school at 7 o’clock. My school is far from my house. My father
rides me to school and pick me up at 1 p.m.

After school, I help mother to sell goods in our shop. I also study there. At 6
o’clock I go home, take a bath and pray. Then, I play computer games for one hour
and then review some lessons. Finally, at 10 p.m. I go to sleep.

State verb :
 i feel i’m beautifull when i wake up at the morning
 I keep my room neat and clean

Story 8

I will tell you the story of my best friend, natasha she is a nurse. she can work
as a surgical nurse (abillity) and she can continue to study bachelor doctor nurse
(opportunity), every time I come home he is always reading, about 30 minutes before
I come to his house.

Abillity :
 she can work as a surgical nurse

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opportunity :
 she can continue to study bachelor doctor nurse

Story 9

Today, Chiya is visiting her grandparents. She loves cooking with her
grandmother (state). Her grandma usually teaches her how to cook delicious dishes.
At this moment, Chiya is learning how to make tasty chicken soup (action).
Chiya is helping to cut some onions, chilies, carrots, potatoes and other
vegetables (action). She is also writing her grandmother’s recipe (action). She plans
to make chicken soup at

home next Monday. She is making the chicken soup for her mother. Next
Monday is her mother’s birthday.

An hour later, Chiya and grandparents have finished eating chicken soup. Now,
Chiya is listening to her grandfather’s story . Chiya also loves listening to her
grandpa’s story.

Her gandpa has many stories about life, joke, culture and many more. Now,
Chiya with grandmother are listening to one story of The Arabian Nights (1001
nights). They’re enjoying their time together.

State verb :
 She loves cooking with her grandmother

Action :
 Chiya is learning how to make tasty chicken soup

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  Chiya is helping to cut some onions
 She is also writing her grandmother’s recipe
 Chiya is listening to her grandfather’s story
 Chiya also loves listening to her grandpa’s story

Present perfect continous :

 Chiya and grandparents have finished eating chicken soup

Story 10

Hi Laura!
How are you doing now? Here, all family is well. Though I am really busy right
now, I’m still writing for you (action (?). What a good friend, right? Ha ha!

We are all getting ready (action) for my grandmother’s seventieth birthday.

There is a big family party this evening in the garden, with about 40 people. Some of
my aunts, uncles and their children are here because today we’re preparing for the
party. My dad is putting up lights (action) in the garden at the moment. My uncles are
organizing tables and chairs. My mother is cooking in the kitchen and my aunts are
helping her (action).

Action :
 I’m still writing for you
 We are all getting ready
 My dad is putting up lights
 My mother is cooking in the kitchen and my aunts are helping her

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 In the ancient time, lived a little family (present perfect tens). The family
consists of father, mother, and a beautiful girl named Bawang Putih (state). They are a
harmonious and happy family despite his father worked as an ordinary merchant
(present perfect tense). One day, the happiness in this family was lost because the
mother died. Bawang Putih was very sad because she was very fond of her mother.
Her father was also so sad because he loved his wife so much. (present perfect tens)

Present perfect tens :

 lived a little family
 his father worked as an ordinary merchant
 Her father was also so sad because he loved his wife so much

Stase :
 beautiful girl named Bawang Putih

Story 11

After Bawang Putih’s mother died (present perfect tens), her house was visited
frequently by a widow (present perfect tens) who had a daughter named Bawang
Merah. The widow often came with Bawang Merah to the Bawang Putih’s home by
bringing food, helping to clean the house, and chatting with Bawang Putih’s father.
Finally, the father thinks that he should marry the widow and made the widow as a
new mother for Bawang Putih.

Present perfect tens :

 Bawang Putih’s mother died

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  her house was visited frequently by a widow

He asked for consideration of the proposal to Bawang Putih. After being

allowed to get married by Bawang Putih. then her father immediately carried out the
marriage. They become a new family and lived in a house. At first, the mother and
Bawang Merah’s behaved Bawang Putih very well. However, the good behavior did
not to be last long. Soon, the Bawang Merah and her mother began to show their bad
attitude. Bawang Putih was often scolded and given heavy works when the father
went to trade. She had to do a lot of housework while the Bawang Merahs just sit and
did not work at all. However, the situation was never told by her to his father, so the
Bawang Putih continued to be treated badly by Bawang Merah’s and her mother.

One day, his father was sick and passed away. Since then, Bawang Putih was
treated worse than before. Bawang Putih almost never had a break every day. In the
morning, she had to get up in order to prepare breakfast and the water for Bawang
Merah and her mother. Later, she also gave eating to the livestock, washing clothes,
and even watering the entire garden (action). Although she should do so many works,
she always did it happily. She hoped, with such sincerity, her mother would love her
sincerely someday.

Actions :
 even watering the entire garden

On the morning, Bawang Putih went to the river to wash the clothes. She was
so excited and washed vigorously. Because of getting too excited (action), she was
not aware that there was a shirt that washed away. She realized that the shirt (present
perfect tens) had been washed away when the flow carried it far enough. Later, she
pursued but did not get the shirt. She felt hopeless and immediately went home.

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Action :
 Because of getting too excited

The shirt was her mother's favorite. Of course, the mother was angry and told
her to look for the shirt until she could found it. Bawang Putih came back to the river
and walked to the west to seek her mother's favorite shirt. She walked along the river
up to tens of kilometers. After that, Bawang Putih suddenly saw someone who was
bathing the buffalo in the river. She asked the man about the clothes were washed
away. Later, she was informed that the shirt drifting and it was not far from where she
was standing. At that moment, Bawang Putih immediately ran down the river to find
the shirt.

It was getting dark (action) and the Bawang Putih found a home. Because of
completely exhausted, she decided to take a break in the house. Apparently, it housed
an old lady who had previously found the shirt. The old lady wanted to return the
shirt to her, but she should accompany the old lady during a week. She agreed to stay
with the lady for a week. Within a week, she made the old lady to be so happy
because she was diligent and never complained even though felt so tired.

Action :
 It was getting dark

After accompanying for a week, she was given a pumpkin as the gift. When
opening it, she was very surprised because there were so much gold and gems. She
immediately went home and told the happening to her mother (action) and also
Bawang Merah. However, the gold and jewels that she got immediately seized and

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she was forced to tell where the jewelry could be obtained. Bawang Putih
immediately said that she got it from an old lady who lived near the river.

action :
 told the happening to her mother

In the next day, Bawang Merah came to that house and stayed for a week like
what Bawang Putih did. However, because Bawang Merah was a lazy girl, the old
lady gave a different pumpkin from Bawang Putih. Bawang Merah did not care and
Bawang Merah immediately went home to open the pumpkin with her mother.
Apparently, the content was not gems or gold, but the venomous snake that bit of
Bawang Merah and the mother. Both of them died because of their greed.

After the happening (action), Bawang Putih was living alone, but she was more
calm and lived happily with its gold and gems.

Action :
 After the happening

Story 12

A long time ago, lived a young man named Toba. He had two excellent abilities in
terms of fishing and farming. When fishing, Toba was very astute and did not require
a long time to get the fish. Just thrown the hook into the river, and he got the big fish.

Persent countinous tense

 He had two excellent abilities in terms of fishing and farming.

 When fishing, Toba was very astute and did not require a long time to get the
fish.
Action verb

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  He had two excellent abilities in terms of fishing and farming.
 When fishing, Toba was very astute and did not require a long time to get the
fish.
Present countinous tense
 A long time ago, lived a young man named Toba

One afternoon, he went fishing to a river that was wide enough. Within seconds
after he threw the hook into the river, the fish immediately grabbed the bait and he
got a big fish for dinner.

Persent countinous tense

 He went fishing to a river that was wide enough

He immediately went home and along the way he continued pleased because
of having enough fish for a dinner. He immediately moved the fish from the creel to
the tub filled with water. He wanted the fish stay fresh when cooked so the taste was
remarkably good. After putting fish inside the tubs, he prepared seasoning and
firewood which needed in the process of ripening. Unfortunately, firewood in the
house was out and he immediately looked for firewood in the forest.

Several hours later, he went home and carrying firewood pretty much to cook
the fish. However, when he got home, he was surprised because the fish was lost.
He even found pieces of gold, and a beautiful girl who was sitting in his room.

States Verb
 He even found pieces of gold, and a beautiful girl who was sitting in his room.

Furthermore, the beautiful girl told to Toba that she was the fish which
arrested by him, and pieces of gold was the part of constitutes fish. He then asked

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 that pretty girl to marry him. The beautiful girl agreed to his request, but he should
not bring up the past of that beautiful girl. Toba approved it and they were married.

States Verb
 Furthermore, the beautiful girl told to Toba that she was the fish which
arrested by him, and pieces of gold was the part of constitutes fish
 The beautiful girl agreed to his request, but he should not bring up the past of
that beautiful girl

His wife and him got are blessed a boy named Samosir. His child was very
agile, intelligent, but spoiled. When his child reached an age, there are task which
should be performed every day, namely delivering the food into his rice fields. One
time, his child felt very lazy to deliver food to the field and made his wife scolded.

States verb
 His child was very agile, intelligent, but spoiled..

Finally, his child forced usher these foods into the field. Because so upset, his
child ate most of the food at the trip, then bring it to the field with just a little food.
When food given to the Toba, of course he surprised and asked about it to his son.

Toba was furious to learn that his son had eaten the food. He said that his son was a
child fish and his child came home while crying. His son complained to his wife and
makes his wife so furious.

His wife was so angry and assumed that Toba had been violated the covenant.
Although Toba had begged so much, but his wife would not forgive him and went
with his son to the river. The Wife and his son turned into a fish again.

Present perfect countinous

 Toba had been violated the covenant.

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Present perfect tense
 The Wife and his son turned into a fish again.
 His wife was so angry and assumed that Toba had been violated the covenant.
 Although Toba had begged so much, but his wife would not forgive him and
went with his son to the river.

Instantly, the rain came in a very heavy and flushed Toba to sink. Heavy rains
formed a lake known as Toba Lake.
Present perfect countinous
 Heavy rains formed a lake known as Toba Lake.
 the rain came in a very heavy and flushed Toba to sink

Story 13

Today tom and janice have been going to the zoo around one. They have been
many of animal. Like giraffe, lion, monkey, crocodile,and another animals in the zoo.
They have been staying at the zoo for two hours. While they have been walking to
their home, it begin to rain. So they been stopping at a small cafe and have a cup of
coffe together in that cafe .

Present ferpect continaous

 Today tom and janice have been going to the zoo around one
 They have been seeing many of animal.
 They have been staying at the zoo for two hours.
 While they have been walking to their home

Action verb
 They have been seeing many of animal
 They have been staying at the zoo for two hours.
 So they been stopping at a small cafe and have a cup of coffe together in that
cafe .

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Story 14

Today,dina is visiting her grandmother. She is usually visiting her grandmother ,

because her grandmother is loves cooking and can make the seliciousfood for din. So,
her grandmother is her teacher in cooking. Today, dina’s grandmother cooking chiken
soup. It is one of dina favorites food. And then dina is trying to make another food,
and dina choosing to make fried tofu, it is a simple food making by amateur. And in
the night, dina go back to her home. And obviously dina and her grandmother is
enjoying their time to cooking together

Ability
 can make the seliciousfood for din.
Present continuons tense
 her grandmother is loves cooking and can make the seliciousfood for din.
 And obviously dina and her grandmother is enjoying their time to cooking
together
 Today,dina is visiting her grandmother
 She is usually visiting her grandmother
 So, her grandmother is her teacher in cooking
 And then dina is trying to make another food,
 dina choosing to make fried tofu, it is a simple food making by amateur.

Action verb
 dina’s grandmother cooking chiken soup.
 her grandmother is loves cooking and can make the seliciousfood for din.
 And obviously dina and her grandmother is enjoying their time to cooking
together
 Today,dina is visiting her grandmother
 She is usually visiting her grandmother
 So, her grandmother is her teacher in cooking
 And then dina is trying to make another food,
 dina choosing to make fried tofu, it is a simple food making by amateur.

Story 15

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 We are getting ready for my grandfather birthday party. There is a little family
that invites only 17 people in our home. So, we will making a special birthday party
for him. Some of our neightbour will join in this party, and the family will preparing
for the party. May dad is putting some lamp to dining room

My cousins is here too. And they have not helping to much. They are opening
the laptop and play the zuma deluxe game. Are you wondering, what i am doing now?
Yes, a am downloading some old music now especially from the legend the beatles. I
know thwt you are biggest fans of the beatles. Can you suggesting me some their
song?

If you are online. Please reply my email and surely i am waiting for you reply

Action verb
 I am still waiting for you friend.
 what i am doing now?
 Yes, a am downloading some old music now especially from the legend the
beatles
 And they have not helping to much
 and the family will preparing for the party.
 They are opening the laptop and play the zuma deluxe game.
 Are you wondering,

Possibility and certainty

 So, we will making a special birthday party for him.
 family will preparing for the party
 . May dad is putting some lamp to dining room

Ability
 Can you suggesting me some their song?

Story 16
This is story about my teacher Mrs. Nina . Mrs. Nina has been teaching us since
2015. She is math teachers in my school. She has been learning with fun theorynever

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make us bored. Becouse she is so funny Mrs. Nina has been moved here from jakarta
and she is teach is south jakarta

Action verb
 Mrs. Nina has been teaching us since 2015.

Sometimes i feel my temper tantrums. I have been crying and stomps my feet
when i get angry. I have picking up toy car and throw it at my little brother. Luckily,
the car is not him. Afterwards, feelvery bad i have been apologizing to my litle
brother and i kis him.

Present perfect continuous

 I have been crying and stomps my feet when i get angry.
 i have been apologizing to my litle brother and i kis him.

We have just moved in the new hause. And i have been woking hard every
morning ge. I have been trying to t my new order in my room. This has not been easy.
Because i own over a thousand books in the floor. At the moment, they cover every
inch of floor spaceand actually have to work on them to get in or out of the room. A
short while a go, my sister helped me to carry one of my old bookcases on the stairs.
She went in to my room, and she is get so surprises when she saw all books in the
floor”this is the prettiets karpet that i have never seen”.

Present perfect continuous

 And i have been woking hard every morning.
 I have been trying to t my new order in my room

Beacouse we arrived in the nigth. We lived in the hotel. In the morning,we

went to Borobudur temple. Afterwe arrived at there. One of my teachers went to buy
tickets for us. Then we went up to the top of Borobudur Temple. A guide explained

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about history of Borobudur. From the top of the temple we can see beautiful scenery.
I and my friends went around the to temple together. We felt tired, but e felt so
happy. The Borobudur temple is the greatest temple in indonesia. I loved that .

State verb
 we can see beautiful scenery.

Ability
 we can see beautiful scenery.

Story 17

The Legend of Batu Menangis

In a village, there lived a mother and her daughter. Her daughter was very
beautiful, but she had very bad behavior. She was very lazy to help her mother work.
Every day the girl was just spending her time by beautifying herself and admiring her
beauty in the mirror, while her mother had to work hard to earn a living to support
their life. Besides lazy, she was also very spoiled. She always asked to be given
something and if she wasn’t, she would cry. Of course, that situation made her mother
sad but somehow she still loved her daughter.

One day, the girl asked her mother to buy new gown for her. At first, her
mother rejected her request because she did not have enough money. Nevertheless,
because her mother was forced to obey her request, she fulfilled her daughter request.
Then her mother asked her daughter to accompany her to the market. “All right, but I
do not want to walk beside you. You should walk behind me, I’m embarrassed if
others see me “she said. Although her mother was sad, she continued to obey her
request. So they went to the market to buy gown for her daughter. The girl was
walking in front while her mother was walking behind her and carrying a basket on
their way to the market

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Present Perfect Tense
 In a village, there lived a mother and her daughter
 Besides lazy, she was also very spoiled
 She always asked to be given something and if she wasn’t, she would cry.
 At first, her mother rejected her request because she did not have enough
money.
 She fulfilled her daughter request
 she continued to obey her request.
State verb
 Her daughter was very beautiful

Present Countinous Tense

 Every day the girl was just spending her time by beautifying herself and
admiring her beauty in the mirror, while her mother had to work hard to earn a
living to support their life.
 while her mother had to work hard to earn a living to support their life.

Action Verb
 while her mother had to work hard to earn a living to support their life.
 The girl was walking in front while her mother was walking behind her and
carrying a basket on their way to the marke

Story 18

The Fox and The Grapes

One afternoon there was a fox that was walking through the forest and spotted
a bunch of grapes hanging from over a lofty branch. “Just the thing to quench my
thirst,” quoted the fox. Taking a few steps backward, the fox jumped but
unfortunately he missed the hanging grapes. Again the fox took a few paces
backward, ran, and tried to reach them but he still failed.

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Finally, giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said, “They’re probably sour
anyway,” and proceeded to walk away.

Action Verb
 One afternoon there was a fox that was walking through the forest and spotted
a bunch of grapes hanging from over a lofty branch.
 Taking a few steps backward, giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said,
“They’re probably sour anyway,” and proceeded to walk away.

Present Perfect Tense

 the fox jumped but unfortunately he missed the hanging grapes
 he missed the hanging grapes
 giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said, “They’re probably sour
anyway,” and proceeded to walk away.

Story 19

The Ant and the Dove

One hot day, an ant was seeking for some water. After walking around for a
moment, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to climb up a blade of
grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell unintentionally into the water.
She could have sunk if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant
was in trouble, the dove quickly put off a leaf from a tree and dropped it immediately
into the water near the struggling ant. Then the ant moved towards the leaf and
climbed up there. Soon it carried her safely to dry ground.

Not long after at that, there was a hunter nearby who was throwing out his net
towards the dove, hoping to trap it in this way. Guessing what he should do, the ant
quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net and the dove
flew away quickly from this net.

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Action Verb
 While making her way up
 Guessing what he should do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel
 Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net and the dove flew away quickly
from this net.

Present Perfect Tense

 She could have sunk if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her
 Then the ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there.
 she slipped and fell unintentionally into the water.
 from a tree and dropped it immediately into the water near the struggling ant.
 Then the ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there.
 . Soon it carried her safely to dry ground.

Present Countinous Tense

 While making her way up
 Guessing what he should do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel
 Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net and the dove flew away quickly
from this net

Story 20

Malin Kundang

A long time ago, in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra, a woman
and her son lived. They were Malin Kundang and her mother. Her mother was a
single parent because cMalin Kundang had to live hard with his mother. Malin
Kundang was a healthy, dilligent, and strong boy. He usually went to sea to catch fish.
After getting fish he would bring it to his mother, or sold the caught fish in the town.

One day, when Malin Kundang was sailing, he saw a merchant’s ship which
was being raided by a small band of pirates. He helped the merchant. With his brave
and power, Malin Kundang defeated the pirates. The merchant was so happy and

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thanked to him. In return the merchant asked Malin Kundang to sail with him. To get
a better life, Malin Kundang agreed. He left his mother alone.

Many years later, Malin Kundang became wealthy. He had a huge ship and
was helped by many ship crews loading trading goods. Perfectly he had a beautiful
wife too. When he was sailing his trading journey, his ship landed on a beach near a
small village. The villagers recognized him. The news ran fast in the town; “Malin
Kundang has become rich and now he is here”.

An old woman ran to the beach to meet the new rich merchant. She was Malin
Kundang’s mother. She wanted to hug him, released her sadness of being lonely after
so long time. Unfortunately, when the mother came, Malin Kundang who was in front
of his well-dressed wife and his ship crews denied meeting that old lonely woman.
For three times her mother begged Malin Kundang and for three times he yelled at
her. At last Malin Kundang said to her “Enough, old woman! I have never had a
mother like you, a dirty and ugly woman!” After that he ordered his crews to set sail.
He would leave the old mother again, but in that time, she was full of both sadness
and angriness.

Finally, enraged, she cursed Malin Kundang that he would turn into a stone if
he didn’t apologize. Malin Kundang just laughed and really set sail. In the quiet sea,
suddenly a thunderstorm came. His huge ship was wrecked and it was too late for
Malin Kundang to apologize. He was thrown by the wave out of his ship. He fell on a
small island. It was really too late for him to avoid his curse. Suddenly, he turned into
a stone.

Action Verb
 When he was sailing his trading journey, his ship landed on a beach near a
small village.

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  One day, when Malin Kundang was sailing, he saw a merchant’s ship which
was being raided by a small band of pirates.
 . When he was sailing his trading journey

Present Perfect Tense

 A woman and her son lived
 .Malin Kundang was a healthy, dilligent, and strong boy.
 He saw a merchant’s ship which was being raided by a small band of pirates.
 The merchant was so happy and thanked to him
 His ship landed on a beach near a small village.

Story 21

I have a friend named Julie Rose. She is my classmate in Senior High School
grade 12. She is 17 years old. She likes music, swimming and going to the cinema.
She also likes hanging out with friends. She is very kind and friendly.

She is a very normal American girl. But, she has one unusual hobby. She loves
extreme sports like parachuting, bungee jumping, wing-suit flying, kite surfing,
skateboarding, and many more.

Julie joins one sport club. This club conducts one extreme sport on Sunday,
twice a month. Julie wins many competitions of this kind of sport. Julie wants to be a
professional athlete of extreme sport.

She is never afraid of danger or being injured. She always says that extreme
sports are a part of her life. She is alive and feels joy of life while doing the extreme
sport.

Present contiuous tense

 She likes music, swimming and going to the cinema
 She also likes hanging out with friends

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  She loves extreme sports like parachuting, bungee jumping, wing-suit flying,
kite surfing, skateboarding, and many more.

Story 22

Today, Chiya is visiting her grandparents. She loves cooking with her
grandmother. Her grandma usually teaches her how to cook delicious dishes. At this
moment, Chiya is learning how to make tasty chicken soup.

Chiya is helping to cut some onions, chilies, carrots, potatoes and other
vegetables. She is also writing her grandmother’s recipe. She plans to make chicken
soup at home next Monday. She is making the chicken soup for her mother. Next
Monday is her mother’s birthday.

An hour later, Chiya and grandparents have finished eating chicken soup. Now,
Chiya is listening to her grandfather’s story. Chiya also loves listening to her
grandpa’s story.

Her gandpa has many stories about life, joke, culture and many more. Now,
Chiya with grandmother are listening to one story of The Arabian Nights (1001
nights). They’re enjoying their time together.

Present contiuous tense

 Chiya is visiting her grandparents
 She loves cooking with her grandmother
 Chiya is learning how to make tasty chicken soup.
 Chiya is helping to cut some onions, chilies, carrots, potatoes and other
vegetables
 She is also writing her grandmother’s recipe
 She plans to make chicken soup at home next Monday
 She is making the chicken soup for her mother
 Chiya is listening to her grandfather’s story
 Chiya with grandmother are listening to one story of The Arabian Nights
(1001 nights)

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  They’re enjoying their time together.
Action verbs
 Today, Chiya is visiting her grandparents. She loves cooking with her
grandmother
 Chiya is helping to cut some onions, chilies, carrots, potatoes and other
vegetables
 She is also writing her grandmother’s recipe
 She plans to make chicken soup at home next Monday
 She is making the chicken soup for her mother
State Verbs
 They’re enjoy their time together

Story 23

Hi, my name is Luna Ariesta. School holidays are about to come. I usually
spend my holidays with my family. But this time will be different. I am going to join
one adventure holiday in Bali with my cousins and other teenagers. Here are the
arrangements.

It’s a camping holiday for two weeks in Bali. I am leaving on Sunday, July 30.
Then, I am going home on Sunday, August 13. On the first day, we are putting on
backpacks then hiking to Mount Batur. It is the second highest point of Bali with
1.717 meters above sea level. We’re setting up our tents at 1.500 meters. Then we’re
enjoying stunning sunset at peak of the mount.

Next day, we are going down and enjoying beautiful view with amazing
sunrise. Finally, we’re visiting Batur Natural Hot Spring to relax and recharge our
mind at the natural hot spring.

Present contiuous tense

 I am going to join one adventure holiday in Bali with my cousins and other
teenagers
 It’s a camping holiday for two weeks in Bali
 I am leaving on Sunday, July 30

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  I am going home on Sunday, August 13
 We are putting on backpacks then hiking to Mount Batur
 We’re setting up our tents at 1.500 meters
 we’re enjoying stunning sunset at peak of the mount.
 we’re visiting Batur Natural Hot Spring to relax and recharge our mind at the
natural hot spring.
Action Verbs
 I am going to join one adventure holiday in Bali with my cousins and other
teenagers
 It’s a camping holiday for two weeks in Bali
 I am leaving on Sunday, July 30
 Then, I am going home on Sunday, August 13
 On the first day, we are putting on backpacks then hiking to Mount Batur
 We’re setting up our tents at 1.500 meters
 Then we’re enjoying stunning sunset at peak of the mount.
 we are going down and enjoying beautiful view with amazing sunrise.
 Finally, we’re visiting Batur Natural Hot Spring to relax and recharge our
mind at the natural hot spring.
State Verbs
 beautiful view with amazing sunrise

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Then, the organizers are providing other adventure activities like paint
battlesflying fox, trekking through forest and being close to nature. On other days,
we’re meeting a Balinese family. We’re helping them to plant fruit and vegetables.
They say the locals are kind and friendly.

After enjoying nature in a week, we are having water activities in Tanjung

Benoa Beach. Yay, finally we’re going to the beach. They’re providing many water
activities and we’re joining four water activities; they are Parasailing Adventure, Jet
Ski, Banana Boat, and Diving. Our experience and knowledge about life under water
will be upgraded soon.

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 On the next day, we’re learning about Balinese culture. We’re visiting some
temples and interacting with Balinese people. The culture is one of the big reasons
why tourists love visiting Bali. I’m very excited and can’t wait to be there soon.

Present contiuous tense

 we’re meeting a Balinese family
 We’re helping them to plant fruit and vegetables
 we are having water activities in Tanjung Benoa Beach
 we’re going to the beach
 They’re providing many water activities
 we’re joining four water activities
 we’re learning about Balinese culture

Ability
 I’m very excited and can’t wait to be there soon

Action Verbs
 Then, the organizers are providing other adventure activities like paint battles,
flying fox, trekking through forest and being close to nature
 we’re meeting a Balinese family
 We’re helping them to plant fruit and vegetables
 After enjoying nature in a week, we are having water activities in Tanjung
Benoa Beach
 we’re going to the beach
 They’re providing many water activities and we’re joining four water
activities they are Parasailing Adventure, Jet Ski, Banana Boat, and Diving
 we’re learning about Balinese culture
 We’re visiting some temples and interacting with Balinese people

Story 25

The Eiffel Tower

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 The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris.
Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most
recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the
most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year.
Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the
entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall,
about the same height as an 81-story building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the
Washington Monument to assume the title of tallest man-made structure in the world,
a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in
1930; however, due to the addition in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now taller
than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest
structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by
stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300
steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is
accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France,
often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.

Present continuous tense

 The tower is the tallest building in Paris

Ability
 Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second
levels

Action Verbs
 The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument
in the world

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Story 26

Jasmine

Jasmine is an evergreen semi-vining shrub native to tropical areas of Southeast

Asia, Africa and Australia. The plants are usually up to 3 meters high and 2 meters
wide.
Jasmine is a climbing vine with oval, shiny leaves and tubular, waxy-white
flowers. It has small white star-shaped flowers. The Jasmine flower releases its
fragrance at night after the sun has set and especially when the moon is waxing
towards fullness, thus it is associated with soothing peaceful night-time moods. The
leaves are oval rich green and have five to nine leaflets, each up to 2½ inches long.
The plant flowers from April to September. Jasmine is propagated by cuttings
of nearly ripe wood in summer. Cuttings are planted in 3-inch pots within 4 weeks,
then to 6-inches when pot is becoming filled with roots. The soil should be kept moist
but well drained for optimum growth. Frequent pruning is required to grow it as a
shrub of desired size. Pruning also helps keep an abundance of flowers, since flowers
are produced on new wood. It grows in full sun to partial shade. Fertilize monthly
with a balanced fertilizer.
Jasmine is now grown worldwide. In India some varieties are used as religious
offerings symbolizing divine hope. Many Indian women wear garlands of Jasmine
flowers in their hair. Jasmine Incense is used to balance male and female hormones.

It is also used as an aphrodisiac, for brain stimulant, calming, restoring balance

and confidence, anti-depressive, and soothes headaches. The fragrant jasmine odor
can be extracted and is one of the most widely used scents in the making of perfume.
The flowers of Arabian jasmine, J. sambac, are used to scent and flavor tea. The

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nectar of the fragrant flowers of Carolina jasmine, Gelsemium sempervirens, is
poisonous, although its dried roots are used in medicinal preparations as a sedative.

Present continuous tense

 Jasmine is a climbing vine with oval, shiny leaves and tubular, waxy-white
flowers

Ability
 The fragrant jasmine odor can be extracted and is one of the most widely used
scents in the making of perfume
Action Verbs
 when the moon is waxing towards fullness
 thus it is associated with soothing peaceful night-time moods
 Jasmine is propagated by cuttings of nearly ripe wood in summer
 Frequent pruning is required to grow it as a shrub of desired size

Story 27

This is about my younger sister, Leenda. She is a High School student. She has
always imagined herself as a musician. She has told me about her dream many times.
It has been her dream since elementary school.

Who has inspired her to be a musician? A great singer named Whitney Houston
has been her favourite singer. Leenda has always listened to Whitney’s songs many
times in a day. She loves the song entitled “I have nothing” by Whitney Houston.

Leenda has also learned how to play a guitar for a year. She has made one
youtube channel since 2017. She has covered many songs and uploaded in her
channel. Many viewers have written positive comments about her covers.

Sometimes Leenda has music performances with her friends. Leenda and her
friends have just done a music performance this month. They are also great playes.

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They have won five music competitions this year. They all want to be great
musicians.

Present perfect Tense

 She has told me about her dream many times
 Who has inspired her to be a musician
 Leenda has always listened to Whitney’s songs many times in a day
 She loves the song entitled “I have nothing” by Whitney Houston.
 Leenda has also learned how to play a guitar for a year
 She has made one youtube channel since 2017
 She has covered many songs and uploaded in her channel

Story 28

Today is 16th August and tomorrow is my sister’s birthday. Her name is Kristal.
I want to give her a surprise. I have talked to some of her friends. They have helped
me to prepare a surprising party. We have discussed it since July.

We are going to celebrate my sister’s birthday in a small restaurant near my

house. Our parents have also agreed it. The restaurant has been booked by our
parents.

What about the birthday present? No worries, I have prepared it too. She loves
art very much. I have made a painting for her. I hope she will like it. But I haven’t
wrapped the painting because it hasn’t dried yet.

Present perfect Tense

 I have talked to some of her friends

 They have helped me to prepare a surprising party
 We have discussed it since July

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  We are going to celebrate my sister’s birthday in a small restaurant near my
house
 Our parents have also agreed it
 I have prepared it too
 I have made a painting for her
 I have prepared it too. She loves art very much. I have made a painting for her

Action Verbs
 We are going to celebrate my sister’s birthday in a small restaurant near my
house
 I have made a painting for her

Present Perfect Continuous

 The restaurant has been booked by our parents.

Story 29

Juni has always loved the rain. She has played in the rain many times before.
Playing in the rain has been her favourite activity since kindergarten.

She has special boots and a favourite umbrella. The boots have been worn by
Juni since morning. The umbrella has been ready to protect her body from the rain.

Sometimes, Juni doesn’t wear her boots. She doesn’t even use her favourite
umbrella. She feels the rain on her skin. Her mother has let her to play in the rain.

Present perfect Tense

 Juni has always loved the rain
 She has played in the rain many times before
 She has special boots and a favourite umbrella

Action Verbs
 Playing in the rain has been her favourite activity since kindergarten

Present Perfect Continuous

 The boots have been worn by Juni since morning
 The umbrella has been ready to protect her body from the rain

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State verbs
 She feels the rain on her skin

Have you watched Harry Potter movies? If yes, then you surely know JK.
Rowling. She is a British author. She has started writing since 1990.

Her fantacy books have won multiple awards. The books have been sold more
than 400 million copies and translated into 67 languages. They have become the best-
selling book series in history.

J.K. Rowling has been married to Dr Neil Murray since 2001. They have had
one daughter and one son. But Joanne has also had one daughter from her previous
marriage.

Joanne Kathleen Rowling has become so popular after writing Harry Potter.
The success of her book series has made her to be a billionaire author. She has
received many honours and awards.

Present perfect Tense

 She has started writing since 1990
 The books have been sold more than 400 million copies and translated into 67
languages
 They have become the best-selling book series in history
 They have had one daughter and one son
 Joanne Kathleen Rowling has become so popular after writing Harry Potter
 She has received many honours and awards

Present Perfect Continuous

 The books have been sold more than 400 million copies and translated into 67
languages
 J.K. Rowling has been married to Dr Neil Murray since 2001

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Story 30

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur temple is a temple which became a pride of Indonesian people

because it is ever been included into the 7 wonders of the world. It also becomes the
largest Buddhist temple in the world. This temple is located in Borobudur Village,
Magelang, Central of Java, Indonesia. It is approximately 100 km from Semarang, 86
km from Surakarta, and 40 km from Jogjakarta. It was found as a place of worship for
the Mahayana Buddhist by Sailendra dynasty in 800 AD. It was first discovered by
Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles in 1814. At that time, it was found crushed and buried in
the ground.

Originally, it has 10 levels which have overall height about 42 meters.

However, after the reparation, the height of Borobudur become approximately 34.5
meters with overall building area about 15,129 m2. The front side of Borobudur
temple is facing eastwards, although each side of the temple has similar form. There
are 3 main levels of the realm in Borobudur. The third level is Kamadhatu (the realm
of lust), Rupadhatu (tangible realm), and Arupadhatu (formless realm).

There are so many reliefs on Borobudur’s wall which total is about 1,460
panels. These reliefs tell about ancient stories written In Sanskrit language and read
by Mapradakisana way. Mapradakisana is a way to read in accordance with the
clockwise direction. The way to read the story is starting from the east side of the gate
at every level of the temple. There are so many stories written on Borobudur’s wall.
The first story on this relief is Karmawibhangga which written on the foot of this
temple. It tells about karma. Karma is the law of cause and effect obtained by
humans. This relief depicts human actions both reprehensible and commendable

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along with what will they have. The next relief is Laitawistara. These reliefs lined in
the stairs on the south side of temple. The numbers of this relief are 120 figures which
illustrate the story of the Buddha from birth to become a Buddhist. And then last are
Jataka and Awadana relief. This relief tells the story about Buddha before he was
born.

Besides decorated with reliefs, Borobudur also has so many sculptures which
become a symbol of the Buddha embodiment. The statues are sitting cross-legged in
the lotus position and show a certain hand gesture. These are located at Rupadhatu
level. There are 432 sculptures there which are lined sequentially in every niche of
this level. In the first row, there are 104 niches, in the second row there are 104
niches, in third row 88 niches, in the fourth row 72 niches, and fifth rows 64 niches.
Beside sculpture, Borobudur temple also has Stupa. There are 72 Stupas at the level
of Aruphadatu. Those stupas are spread in the court at this stage. In the first court,
there are 32 stupas, in the second court 24 stupas, and 16 stupas on the third court.

Since the discovery of Borobudur temple, there are so many Buddhist statues
theft. Originally, the amount of Buddha statues is 504 statues. More than 300 statues
have been damaged. Most of the statues of Buddha are headless because often being
stolen to be used in a museum collection.

Present Continuous Tense

 The front side of Borobudur temple is facing eastwards, although each side of
the temple has similar form
 The statues are sitting cross-legged in the lotus position and show a certain
hand gesture

Present Perfect Continuous

 More than 300 statues have been damaged
Action Verbs
 Most of the statues of Buddha are headless because often being stolen to be
used in a museum collection

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  The statues are sitting cross-legged in the lotus position and show a certain
hand gesture
 Most of the statues of Buddha are headless because often being stolen to be
used in a museum collection.

Present Continuous Tense

 The statues are sitting cross-legged in the lotus position and show a certain
hand gesture

Story 31

Cats
Cats also called the domestic cat or house cat (with its scientific name: Felis
silvestris catus or Felis catus) is a type of carnivorous mammal of the family Felidae.
The word "cat" generally refers to a "cat" that has been tamed, but can also refer to
the "big cats" such as lions and tigers.
Cats are considered as "perfect carnivore" with teeth and particular digestive
tract. The first premolar and molar teeth form a pair of fangs on each side of the
mouth that works effectively as a pair of scissors to tear the meat. Although these
features also exist in the Canidae or dog, but these traits are better developed in cats.
Unlike other carnivores, cats eat almost non vegetable substance. Bears and dogs
sometimes eat berries, roots, or honey as a supplement, while cats only eat meat,
usually freshly killed prey. In captivity, cats can not adapt to a vegetarian diet because
they can not synthesize all the amino acids they need from plant material; it is in
contrast with domesticated dogs, which commonly are fed a mixture of meat and
vegetables and sometimes it can adapt to a completely vegetarian meal.
Cats have mingled with human life since at least 6000 BC, from the skeleton of
the cat found on the island of Cyprus. The ancient Egyptians of 3500 BC have used
cats to keep away the rats or other rodents from the barn where the crops were

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saved.Currently, the cat is one of the most popular pet in the world. Cats that his lines
are recorded officially as a cat breeds or pure breed are Persian, Siamese, Manx, and
the sphinx. These kinds of cat are usually bred in official captivity animal. The
number of purebred cat is only 1% of all cats in the world; the rest is a cat with mixed
ancestry such as wild cats or domestic cats.

Present Perfect Tense

 Cats have mingled with human life since at least 6000 BC, from the skeleton
of the cat found on the island of Cyprus
 The ancient Egyptians of 3500 BC have used cats to keep away the rats or
other rodents from the barn where the crops were saved

Present Perfect Continuous

 he word "cat" generally refers to a "cat" that has been tamed, but can also refer
to the "big cats" such as lions and tigers

Ability
 cats can not adapt to a vegetarian diet because they can not synthesize all the
amino acids they need from plant material
 it is in contrast with domesticated dogs, which commonly are fed a mixture of
meat and vegetables and sometimes it can adapt to a completely vegetarian
meal.

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