AUDIO BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK KELAS IX SMP/MTs

Summary

The story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, follows an elderly couple in Japan who, wishing for a child, discover a baby boy inside a giant peach. Momotaro grows up to be a brave young man who sets out to protect his village from Oni monsters. Armed with a sword and a bag of dumplings from his parents, he befriends a dog, monkey, and pheasant along the way. Together, they confront the Oni, forcing their leader to surrender and sharing the treasure with the village. Momotaro returns home safely, bringing happiness to his parents and the villagers.

Takeaways

• 😀 An old and poor couple in Japan longed for a child and received a giant pitch floating down the river.
• 😀 The old woman found the pitch and was about to cut it when a voice from within told her not to.
• 😀 The pitch split open to reveal a baby boy, who was named Momotaro, meaning 'Peach Boy'.
• 😀 Momotaro grew up to be a strong boy, and at the age of 15, he decided to protect his village from the Oni monsters.
• 😀 Momotaro's parents were proud of him, and his father gave him a sword while his mother gave him a bag of dumplings.
• 😀 On his journey, Momotaro met a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, and shared his dumplings with them.
• 😀 The dog, monkey, and pheasant joined Momotaro in his quest to defeat the Oni monsters.
• 😀 Momotaro showed leadership by encouraging teamwork among his animal companions.
• 😀 Together, they defeated the Oni leader and forced him to surrender.
• 😀 Momotaro and his animal friends collected treasures from the Oni and distributed them to the villagers.
• 😀 Momotaro's parents were overjoyed when he returned safely, having saved the village from the Oni.

Q & A

What did the old couple wish for in the beginning of the story?

The old couple did not wish for gold or fine clothes; they only wished for a child.

How did the baby boy, Momotaro, come to the old couple?

The baby boy, Momotaro, came to the old couple when the old woman was washing clothes in the river. A giant peach floated down the river, and when she tried to cut it, it split open, revealing the baby boy inside.

What does the name 'Momotaro' mean?

'Momotaro' means 'Peach Boy,' referring to the giant peach from which he emerged.

What was the main conflict in the story of Momotaro?

The main conflict in the story was the fear of the Oni monsters who were stealing from the villagers, and Momotaro’s quest to save the village from these monsters.

What did Momotaro's parents give him before his journey?

Momotaro's father gave him a sword, and his mother gave him a bag of dumplings to take on his journey.

Who did Momotaro meet on his way to fight the Oni monsters?

On his way to fight the Oni monsters, Momotaro met a dog, a monkey, and a bird, who joined him in his quest.

How did Momotaro persuade the animals to join his mission?

Momotaro shared his dumplings with the dog, monkey, and bird, and they joined him in his fight against the Oni monsters.

What was the outcome of Momotaro’s battle with the Oni monsters?

Momotaro successfully defeated the leader of the Oni monsters, who surrendered, and Momotaro and his friends took the treasure from the Oni.

How did Momotaro share the treasure after defeating the Oni?

After defeating the Oni, Momotaro shared the treasure with all the people in the village.

How did the story end for Momotaro and his parents?

Momotaro returned home safely, and his parents were very happy to see him back, proud of his bravery and success.