How is everything? Are you okay today? I hope so!
The journey started on a sand truck from my high school to the first post for hikers located in Boyolali. It was the gathering point for all the climbers, not just students from my school. There, I got to meet new people. Some students were like me, but there were also professional mountain hikers.
At around 8 P.M., it was time to start the hike, so we prayed together for a safe journey and finally set off. We marched in a single column through a rainforest with flashlights for lighting. I brought a good flashlight with me, so I walked behind the leader of our team and lit the way. We kept on going until a little past midnight when we arrived at the second post, also known as the resting point. It was a windy and rainy night, so setting up camp was a little tricky. We worked together and managed to get some rest.
The next morning, it was a race against time, as we wanted to get a clear view of Mt. Merapi from the top of Merbabu before it was covered by the clouds. At dawn, we woke up, prayed Subuh, ate some instant noodles, and started the climb to the top. We walked even though we were a little tired from the march last night. Thankfully, the terrain was not too steep, so we could maintain a pace. It was here where the experienced climbers really stood out. They were not out of breath and could climb while jogging.
One of the most unforgettable moments for me was before reaching the top. We were exhausted and cold; luckily, a nice person gave us a warm drink. With the energy from that nice warm drink, we finally reached the top and got a beautiful view of Merapi Mountain. After that, we took some pictures, and as our adrenaline rush came to a stop, we slept soundly—the important rest we needed before descending the mountain.
It is adopted from English Text Book page 44 to 45 Grade IX Bright An English
No. | Statement | True | False |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | The writer was confident about reaching the top of Mt. Merbabu from the beginning. | ☐ | ☐ |
2. | The writer brought a flashlight to help the group during the hike. | ☐ | ☐ |
3. | The writer and the team faced challenges in setting up camp due to windy and rainy weather. | ☐ | ☐ |
4. | The terrain during the climb to the top was very steep. | ☐ | ☐ |
5. | A nice person provided the group with a warm drink before reaching the top. | ☐ | ☐ |
Answer the following questions based on the text in Activity 3.
Where did the writer go for their most memorable holiday?
How did the writer overcome their initial uncertainty about the hike?
Describe the journey from the high school to the first post for hikers.
Why did the group pray together before starting the hike?
How did the group navigate through the rainforest at night?
What challenges did the group face when setting up camp at the resting point?
Why was it important for the group to reach the top before the clouds covered the view?
What did the group do at dawn before starting the climb to the top?
Why did the writer mention the experienced climbers standing out?
Why did the group need a sound sleep before descending the mountain?
