RECOUNT TEXT KLS 8

Happy New Year

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.

When did the clock stopped?

• At 5.12

• At 12.00

• At 11.55

• At 12.02

Happy New Year

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.

Why did the people gather under the Town Hall clock?

• To welcome the New Year

• To see the newly bought clock

• To strike the laughing people

• To stop people who shouted

Happy New Year

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.

Based on the text, where was the writer?

• At the center of the town

• At home

• At the beach

• At the market

Happy New Year

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.

When did the event happen?

• in the middle of the year

• the end of the year

• Christmas celebration

• at the weekend as usual

Happy New Year

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.

Which of the following is not true according to the text?

A.

B.

C.

D.

• 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.

Last summer, when mum and dad weren't feeling well, Tom was taking his dog, Paddy, for a walk. Suddenly there was a rabbit running across the path they were taking. Paddy barked very loud and the scared rabbit ran into the bushes. Although Tom was trying hard to grip the collar, Paddy was running after the rabbit. That was the last time he saw Paddy.

He tried to look for him for days. Finally, five weeks later, when Tom was out for a coffee at Motorway Cafe, his parents called. They were having lunch when they heard a dog barked outside the house. The hurriedly went out and there was Paddy wigling his tail.

"That was the last time he saw Paddy"

The word "he" refers to ....

• Father

• Tom

• Rabbit

• Paddy

Last summer, when mum and dad weren't feeling well, Tom was taking his dog, Paddy, for a walk. Suddenly there was a rabbit running across the path they were taking. Paddy barked very loud and the scared rabbit ran into the bushes. Although Tom was trying hard to grip the collar, Paddy was running after the rabbit. That was the last time he saw Paddy.

He tried to look for him for days. Finally, five weeks later, when Tom was out for a coffee at Motorway Cafe, his parents called. They were having lunch when they heard a dog barked outside the house. The hurriedly went out and there was Paddy wigling his tail.

How did Paddy get lost?

• He was hungry and searched for a food

• He followed motorbike riders away

• He saw a rabbit and ran after it

• He felt bored and took a walk

Last summer, when mum and dad weren't feeling well, Tom was taking his dog, Paddy, for a walk. Suddenly there was a rabbit running across the path they were taking. Paddy barked very loud and the scared rabbit ran into the bushes. Although Tom was trying hard to grip the collar, Paddy was running after the rabbit. That was the last time he saw Paddy.

He tried to look for him for days. Finally, five weeks later, when Tom was out for a coffee at Motorway Cafe, his parents called. They were having lunch when they heard a dog barked outside the house. The hurriedly went out and there was Paddy wigling his tail.

The text generally talks about ....

• The coming back of the lost dog

• A long journey of the dog

• A holiday experience in Scotland

• The disappearance of a dog

It was almost 6 A.M. Andi was hurriedly packing up his things. He had to catch up the 7 A.M train to Surabaya. At 6,30 A.M a taxi was coming to pick him up. He asked the driver to rush because his train was at 7 A.M. The traffic was very crowded. When he arrived at the station, the time showed 7.15 A.M. The train had already left.

What can you learn from the text? Andi should have ...

• Driven the car himself

• Left early

• Worn his watch

• Left his things

It was almost 6 A.M. Andi was hurriedly packing up his things. He had to catch up the 7 A.M train to Surabaya. At 6,30 A.M a taxi was coming to pick him up. He asked the driver to rush because his train was at 7 A.M. The traffic was very crowded. When he arrived at the station, the time showed 7.15 A.M. The train had already left..

Why was Andi late to arrive at the station? Because ...

• He took taxi

• The driver was driving slowly

• He got up late

• The driver was late