Recount Quiz 1

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

The text is written in the form of a…

• recount

• narrative

• report

• recipe

Answer explanation

The text recounts a series of events that happened during a trip, detailing places visited and experiences. This aligns with the definition of a recount, which focuses on retelling past experiences in chronological order.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

What kind of promotion do readers and her friends get in Malioboro?

• Free product for sandals

• Free entrance ticket

• Free welcome drink

• Free testers for bakpia

Answer explanation

In Malioboro, the promotion included free testers for bakpia, which is specifically mentioned in the text. Other options like free product for sandals, free entrance ticket, and free welcome drink are not mentioned.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

The purpose of the text is to…

• tell past events

• entertain readers

• describe the smugglers

• report an event to the police

Answer explanation

The text recounts a trip to Yogyakarta, detailing past events such as visiting temples and shopping. This narrative clearly aims to tell past events, making 'tell past events' the correct choice.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

Where did the writers and her friends stay while enjoying the holiday in Yogyakarta?

• Hotel JW Marriotts

• Hotel Tentrem

• Guest house

• Villa Pademangan

Answer explanation

The text states that the writer and her friends stayed at the Tentrem Hotel while in Yogyakarta, making 'Hotel Tentrem' the correct answer.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

When did they go home?

• On Saturday morning

• On Friday night

• On Thursday evening

• On Friday afternoon

Answer explanation

They went home on Friday night, as stated in the passage where it mentions they left for Jakarta by train after spending time in Malioboro on Friday night.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

The text above mainly discusses…

• the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta

• the writer’s first visit to Prambanan

• the writer’s impression about the guide

• the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton

Answer explanation

The text primarily describes the writer's trip to Yogyakarta, detailing their activities and experiences during the visit, including staying at a hotel, visiting temples, and shopping in Malioboro.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

Where did the writers and her friends went on Thursday?

• Malioboro

• Parangtritis Beach

• Bukit Bintang

• Prambanan Temple

Answer explanation

On Thursday, the writer and her friends visited the temples in Prambanan, specifically mentioning the Brahmana, Syiwa, and Wisnu temples. Therefore, the correct answer is Prambanan Temple.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

How many the big temples on Prambanan Temple?

• three

• two

• four

• five

Answer explanation

The passage states that there are three big temples in Prambanan: the Brahmana, Syiwa, and Wisnu temples. Therefore, the correct answer is three.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

What items is the writer bought as a gift for her family?

• Bag and clothes

• Bakpia

• Bracelet

• Handcrafted ring

Answer explanation

The writer bought new clothes for her sister and a bag for her mom, as mentioned in the text. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Bag and clothes'.

“On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount. After that we left for Jakarta by train.”

The writer and her friends go home from Yogyakarta by..

• Bus

• Plane

• car

• Train

Answer explanation

The writer mentions that after their visit to Yogyakarta, they left for Jakarta by train. This indicates that the correct answer is 'Train', as it directly states their mode of transportation home.