Free Printable English Daily Test - Past Tense & Historical Recount Text

1.

What is the best arrangement for these words.

a)

BDCAE

b)

BDEAC

c)

BEDCA

d)

ABCD

2.

Arman: Where did you stay in Yogyakarta several weeks ago?

Irman: ....

a)

We are staying at "The Rich" hotel

b)

We stayed on "The Rich Yogya" hotel

c)

We stayed with our friends

d)

Our teacher joined us there

3.

"Did you visit Borobudur on the last trip?"

"No, we didn't. ..... but we were happy there."

a)

Prambanan is as beautiful as Borobudur

b)

Borobudur is amazing

c)

We were to Prambanan

d)

Prambanan is known as Rorojongrang temple

4.

"Did you join the Kiesbud program as well?"

"No, I didn't. ...."

"Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that."

a)

I was to Yogyakarta for Kiesbud with my friends"

b)

We don't have enough money to buy it

c)

We biught some bakpia for our parents

d)

I stayed at home for I was hospitalized."

5.

What is Ir. Soekarno doing in the pictures ?

a)

Reading the text of Proclamation

b)

Reading the text of 1990 Dilan

c)

Reading Poem

d)

Reading the text of magazine

6.

Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch for 350 years

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Indonesia gained its independence on 18th Aug, 1945

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Indonesia's first president was Muhammad Hatta

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

The Indonesian flag is red and white

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Batavia was a former name of Jakarta

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

What text is in the picture?

a)

Text of Dilan 1991

b)

Text of Proclamation

c)

Text of Poem

d)

Text of Bill

12.

Which one is not related to what historical recount text is?

a)

a text that tells historical event

b)

a text that tells important event

c)

a text that tells event happened in the past

d)

a text that tells the personal experience

13.

What is the purpose of the historical recount text?

a)

to inform the historical past events

b)

to describe the historical experience

c)

to explain how to appreciate the past

d)

to retell the personal experience

14.

a)

Thesis

b)

General statement

c)

Orientation

d)

Opening

e)

Introduction

15.

a)

Sequenced of Explanation

b)

Series of Events

c)

Description

d)

Complication

16.

a)

Resolution

b)

Reorientation

c)

Conclusion

d)

Recommendation

e)

Closing

17.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA. While still a student, he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA, Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work at the lab while having his own medical practice.

Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically in physiology, in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father of Physiology).

Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organizations like Boy Scouts and Indonesia Muda. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and co-founded the Verenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of Indonesia’s independence to the world.

THE MAIN IDEA OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS THAT ABDULRACHMAN SALEH …

a)

had his own medical practice,

b)

studied at the medical school in STOVIA.

c)

became a doctor because of his family.

d)

was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology.

e)

started his career as a doctor in STOVIA.

18.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA. While still a student, he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA, Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work at the lab while having his own medical practice.

Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically in physiology, in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father of Physiology).

Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organizations like Boy Scouts and Indonesia Muda. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and co-founded the Verenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of Indonesia’s independence to the world.

ABDULRACHMAN SALEH WAS BESTOWED THE TITLE FATHER OF PHYSIOLOGY BECAUSE ….

a)

he was a lecturer in the Medical faculty of the University of Indonesia

b)

he was a lecturer as well as a doctor

c)

he had significant contribution in physiology

d)

he was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia E. he was a professor in physiology

19.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA. While still a student, he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA, Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work at the lab while having his own medical practice.

Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically in physiology, in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father of Physiology).

Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organizations like Boy Scouts and Indonesia Muda. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and co-founded the Verenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of Indonesia’s independence to the world.

BESIDES MEDICINE, ABDULRACHMAN ALSO HAD A SPECIAL INTEREST IN ….

a)

laboratorium assistance

b)

student organizations

c)

aeroplane designing

d)

broadcasting

e)

politics

20.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) — Astronomer and Scientist. Galileo developed a superior telescope and made many significant discoveries in astronomy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the inquisition for his support for the Copernican theory that the sun was at the centre of the solar system.

Galileo was born in Florence, Italy in 1564 to a poor but noble family His parents recognized their child’s innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educated. At his father’s insistence, Galileo studied the profitable career of medicine. But, at the University of Pisa, Galileo became fascinated in a wide range of subjects. He was also critical of many of Aristotle’s teaching which had dominated education for the past 2,000 years.

Galileo was appointed to be a mathematics professor at the University of Pisa, but his strident criticisms of Aristotle left him isolated among his contemporaries. After three years of persecution, he resigned and went to the University of Padua, where he taught maths. His entertaining lectures attracted a large following and he was able to spend the next 18 years pursuing his interests in astronomy and mechanics.

SOMETHING THAT WE CAN LEARN FROM GALILEO GALILEI’S LIFE IS …

a)

We must always believe whatever the society believes to avoid getting persecuted

b)

We must never go against the believe of the society to avoid getting imprisoned

c)

We should believe in something and stay faithful to it no matter how hard

d)

We must sacrifice everything to get ourselves educated

e)

We should spend 18 years to pursue our interests

21.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) — Astronomer and Scientist. Galileo developed a superior telescope and made many significant discoveries in astronomy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the inquisition for his support for the Copernican theory that the sun was at the centre of the solar system.

Galileo was born in Florence, Italy in 1564 to a poor but noble family His parents recognized their child’s innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educated. At his father’s insistence, Galileo studied the profitable career of medicine. But, at the University of Pisa, Galileo became fascinated in a wide range of subjects. He was also critical of many of Aristotle’s teaching which had dominated education for the past 2,000 years.

Galileo was appointed to be a mathematics professor at the University of Pisa, but his strident criticisms of Aristotle left him isolated among his contemporaries. After three years of persecution, he resigned and went to the University of Padua, where he taught maths. His entertaining lectures attracted a large following and he was able to spend the next 18 years pursuing his interests in astronomy and mechanics.

FROM THE FACT THAT GALILEO GALILEI WAS IMPRISONED FOR SUPPORTING THE COPERNICAN THEORY, WHICH LATER WAS PROVEN TO BE TRUE, WE KNOW THAT GALILEO GALILEI WAS …

a)

Reckless

b)

Stubborn

c)

Tenacious

d)

Arrogant

e)

Foolish

22.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) — Astronomer and Scientist. Galileo developed a superior telescope and made many significant discoveries in astronomy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the inquisition for his support for the Copernican theory that the sun was at the centre of the solar system.

Galileo was born in Florence, Italy in 1564 to a poor but noble family His parents recognized their child’s innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educated. At his father’s insistence, Galileo studied the profitable career of medicine. But, at the University of Pisa, Galileo became fascinated in a wide range of subjects. He was also critical of many of Aristotle’s teaching which had dominated education for the past 2,000 years.

Galileo was appointed to be a mathematics professor at the University of Pisa, but his strident criticisms of Aristotle left him isolated among his contemporaries. After three years of persecution, he resigned and went to the University of Padua, where he taught maths. His entertaining lectures attracted a large following and he was able to spend the next 18 years pursuing his interests in astronomy and mechanics.

ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, WHY DID GALILEO GALILEI RESIGN FROM HIS TEACHING JOB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PISA?

a)

He had attracted many followers

b)

He was persecuted for three years

c)

He was appointed as a mathematics professor

d)

He had a better offer from the University of Padua

e)

He wanted to pursue his interests in astronomy and mechanics

23.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) — Astronomer and Scientist. Galileo developed a superior telescope and made many significant discoveries in astronomy. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by the inquisition for his support for the Copernican theory that the sun was at the centre of the solar system.

Galileo was born in Florence, Italy in 1564 to a poor but noble family His parents recognized their child’s innate intelligence and talents and so made sacrifices to have him educated. At his father’s insistence, Galileo studied the profitable career of medicine. But, at the University of Pisa, Galileo became fascinated in a wide range of subjects. He was also critical of many of Aristotle’s teaching which had dominated education for the past 2,000 years.

Galileo was appointed to be a mathematics professor at the University of Pisa, but his strident criticisms of Aristotle left him isolated among his contemporaries. After three years of persecution, he resigned and went to the University of Padua, where he taught maths. His entertaining lectures attracted a large following and he was able to spend the next 18 years pursuing his interests in astronomy and mechanics.

“HIS PARENTS RECOGNIZED THEIR CHILD’S INNATE INTELLIGENCE AND TALENTS AND SO MADE SACRIFICES TO HAVE HIM EDUCATED.” (PARAGRAPH 2). THE UNDERLINED WORD “INNATE” IS CLOSEST IN MEANING TO …

a)

Acquired

b)

Ingenious

c)

Multiple

d)

Inborn

e)

Strident

24.

Which one is not suitable for the historical recount text's title?

a)

Bandung as Sea of Fire

b)

General Sudirman

c)

The life of Ibnu Sina

d)

Geological Museum

e)

The Industrial Revolution

25.

Which picture that describes about the historical recount text the best?

a)

b)

c)

d)

26.

Read the text below and answer the question!

Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA. While still a student, he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA, Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work at the lab while having his own medical practice.

Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically in physiology, in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father of Physiology).

Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organizations like Boy Scouts and Indonesia Muda. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and co-founded the Verenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of Indonesia’s independence to the world.

WHAT IS THE BEST TITLE FOR THE TEXT?

a)

Indonesia's Father of Physiology

b)

The history of VORO

c)

Abdulrachman Saleh's role in psychology

d)

The legendary Aeroplane technician

27.

When you write the historical recount text, what tenses you should use?

a)

Present Tense

b)

Continuous Tense

c)

Past Tense

d)

Future Tense

28.

What is stated in the first paragraph of the historical recount text?

a)

Background of the story

b)

Series of Events

c)

Thesis

d)

The issues which are to explained

e)

General statement

29.

Does the historical recount text must have the re-orientation in the last paragraph?

a)

Of course, it does

b)

Not necessary

c)

No, it does not

d)

It is optional

30.

When you write the historical recount text, what can you put in the re-orientation part?

a)

The background of the story

b)

The series of events

c)

Recommendation

d)

Your opinion towards the history

English Daily Test - Past Tense & Historical Recount Text

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 31mins

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