Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris Recount Text kelas 8

Front

When did the clock stop? (Refer to the passage: "Happy New Year")

Back

At 11.55

Front

Why did the people gather under the Town Hall clock?

Back

To welcome the New Year

Front

Based on the text, where was the writer? On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted,”It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!” I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

Back

At the center of the town

Front

When did the event happen? in the middle of the year, the end of the year, Christmas celebration, at the weekend as usual

Back

the end of the year

Front

Which of the following is not true according to the text? the writer was waiting to celebrate the New Year., the writer brought a watch., the writer was very happy., The writer celebrated the New Year with his family.

Back

The writer celebrated the New Year with his family.

Front

"That was the last time he saw Paddy". The word "he" refers to .... Options: Father, Tom, Rabbit, Paddy

Back

Tom

Front

How did Paddy get lost?

Back

He saw a rabbit and ran after it

Front

What does the text generally talk about?

Back

The coming back of the lost dog

Front

What can you learn from the text about Andi's situation?

Back

Left early

Front

Why was Andi late to arrive at the station?

Back

The driver was driving slowly