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REMEDIAL RECOUNT TEXT GRADE 9

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At the end of the first semester, we had a two week holiday. At the beginning, I was just thinking about my study, because next semester there would be held an important examination. But, I changed my mind to take refreshing at the beach, where I hope I could get much happiness. If I spent my time just for studying I would have got stressed.

Soon I called my friend and I asked her to join me to go to Anyer beach. So we called other friends and invited them to go together. I was very happy because they agreed to join and we will go to Anyer beach together. We decided to stay there for two days.

When we arrived at Anyer beach, I felt very happy enjoying the scenery, playing with the sand, and swimming on sea. We enjoyed our holiday very much. But, we didn’t forget the examination either.


Why did the writer change her mind to go to the beach?

a)

She wanted to study.

b)

She would get refreshing.

c)

She would spend her time.

d)

She wanted play and swim.

2.

At the end of the first semester, we had a two week holiday. At the beginning, I was just thinking about my study, because next semester there would be held an important examination. But, I changed my mind to take refreshing at the beach, where I hope I could get much happiness. If I spent my time just for studying I would have got stressed.

Soon I called my friend and I asked her to join me to go to Anyer beach. So we called other friends and invited them to go together. I was very happy because they agreed to join and we will go to Anyer beach together. We decided to stay there for two days.

When we arrived at Anyer beach, I felt very happy enjoying the scenery, playing with the sand, and swimming on sea. We enjoyed our holiday very much. But, we didn’t forget the examination either.


What did they do on their holiday?

a)

They studied hard.

b)

They visited friends.

c)

They had an examination.

d)

They went to Anyer beach.

3.

At the end of the first semester, we had a two week holiday. At the beginning, I was just thinking about my study, because next semester there would be held an important examination. But, I changed my mind to take refreshing at the beach, where I hope I could get much happiness. If I spent my time just for studying I would have got stressed.

Soon I called my friend and I asked her to join me to go to Anyer beach. So we called other friends and invited them to go together. I was very happy because they agreed to join and we will go to Anyer beach together. We decided to stay there for two days.

When we arrived at Anyer beach, I felt very happy enjoying the scenery, playing with the sand, and swimming on sea. We enjoyed our holiday very much. But, we didn’t forget the examination either.


“We will go to Anyer beach.” (par.2 line 2). The word “we” in the sentence refers to …

a)

the writer and her friends

b)

the writer and schoolmates

c)

the writer’s friends and her family

d)

the writer’s friends and his classmate

4.

What is Recount Text?

a)

is a story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolutions to solve the problems.

b)

is a text which informs readers about events of a day.

c)

is a piece of text that retells past events, usually in the order in which they occurred.

d)

is a text which tells us what a person or a thing is like. Like, describes the characteristic of a person, animal, place or thing.

5.

What are generic structure of Recount Text?

a)

Description, Identification

b)

Orientation, Steps, Re-orientation

c)

Re-orientation, Thesis, Description

d)

Orientation, Events, Re-orientation

6.

What is the tense used in Recount Text?

a)

Simple Present Tense

b)

Simple Past Tense

c)

Present Continuous Tense

d)

Past Continuous Tense

7.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


The text is telling about?

a)

Holiday in Paris

b)

Last holiday with my family

c)

My Holiday

d)

Holiday with Friends

8.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


Whom did the writer meet in Paris?

a)

A man that take him to France.

b)

A man that gave him thirty seven cards.

c)

A man that gave him money.

d)

A man that lent him a book.

9.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


"A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book." The word 'he' refers to...

a)

A waiter.

b)

A writer.

c)

A chef.

d)

A tourist.

10.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


The event in the text above is ...

a)

Last holiday, I went to Paris.

b)

I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!

c)

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

11.

Social function of Recount Text is ...

a)

to give information

b)

to tell about the story

c)

to retell past experiences

d)

to describe a person or a thing

12.

I went to Paradise Water boom last Sunday. I went there with my uncle, aunt and cousins Wendy and Andy. We left home at 7 a.m. It took an hour to get there. Well, it was not crowded when we arrived.

We went directly to the dressing room to change our clothes. My uncle, cousins and I went to the pool and dived together. We also competed; anyone who lost must serve us drinks and fried bananas, sweet potatoes or young corn. After that, we played games, such as a banana boat, water ball and spinning wheel. We did enjoy those games!

We spent three hours there. We left the place after having lunch at the cafeteria, near the pool.


The writer spent his/her holiday __________.

a)

in a zoo

b)

in a swimming pool

c)

at home

d)

in a playground

13.

I went to Paradise Water boom last Sunday. I went there with my uncle, aunt and cousins Wendy and Andy. We left home at 7 a.m. It took an hour to get there. Well, it was not crowded when we arrived.

We went directly to the dressing room to change our clothes. My uncle, cousins and I went to the pool and dived together. We also competed; anyone who lost must serve us drinks and fried bananas, sweet potatoes or young corn. After that, we played games, such as a banana boat, water ball and spinning wheel. We did enjoy those games!

We spent three hours there. We left the place after having lunch at the cafeteria, near the pool.


When is the writer arrived in Paradise Waterboom?

a)

At 7 a.m.

b)

At 8 a.m.

c)

At 9 a.m.

d)

At 10 a.m.

14.

I went to Paradise Water boom last Sunday. I went there with my uncle, aunt and cousins Wendy and Andy. We left home at 7 a.m. It took an hour to get there. Well, it was not crowded when we arrived.

We went directly to the dressing room to change our clothes. My uncle, cousins and I went to the pool and dived together. We also competed; anyone who lost must serve us drinks and fried bananas, sweet potatoes or young corn. After that, we played games, such as a banana boat, water ball and spinning wheel. We did enjoy those games!

We spent three hours there. We left the place after having lunch at the cafeteria, near the pool.


What attractions did the speaker enjoy?

a)

Fried bananas and sweet potatoes.

b)

Young corns and orange juice.

c)

A water board and spinning wheel.

d)

A banana boat and spinning wheel.

15.

I went to Paradise Water boom last Sunday. I went there with my uncle, aunt and cousins Wendy and Andy. We left home at 7 a.m. It took an hour to get there. Well, it was not crowded when we arrived.

We went directly to the dressing room to change our clothes. My uncle, cousins and I went to the pool and dived together. We also competed; anyone who lost must serve us drinks and fried bananas, sweet potatoes or young corn. After that, we played games, such as a banana boat, water ball and spinning wheel. We did enjoy those games!

We spent three hours there. We left the place after having lunch at the cafeteria, near the pool.


“Well, it was not crowded when we arrived.” (line 2). The similar meaning of the underlined word is …

a)

quiet

b)

tranquil

c)

noisy

d)

peaceful

16.

I went to Paradise Water boom last Sunday. I went there with my uncle, aunt and cousins Wendy and Andy. We left home at 7 a.m. It took an hour to get there. Well, it was not crowded when we arrived.

We went directly to the dressing room to change our clothes. My uncle, cousins and I went to the pool and dived together. We also competed; anyone who lost must serve us drinks and fried bananas, sweet potatoes or young corn. After that, we played games, such as a banana boat, water ball and spinning wheel. We did enjoy those games!

We spent three hours there. We left the place after having lunch at the cafeteria, near the pool.


“We spent three hours there.” (line 8) The word ‘there’ refers to …

a)

the pool

b)

the cafeteria

c)

the changing room

d)

the Paradise Waterboom

17.

Where do we find recount text in the daily life?

a)

letters

b)

blog

c)

television interviews

d)

all of the options are correct

18.

A Trip to Borobudur Temple

Three years ago, my classmates and I visited Borobudur Temple. We went there by bus. We left our school at nine o’clock. It took us 24 hours to arrive there. We arrived there at nine o’clock the next day. Along the road, we saw many vehicles, unique houses, prominent buildings, and some tourists.

After we arrived at the Borobudur temple, one of my teachers went to buy tickets. After we waited for him for a moment we entered the temple area. Then we went up to the top of the temple.

Borobudur temple was built at Budur Village, Magelang, Central Java by Syailendra Dynasty. It is the biggest temple in the world. It has 504 statues and 1.400 reliefs. From the top of the temple we can see such beautiful scenery. My friends and I went around the temple together. Finally, after having some visits, we went to the hotel to stay and continued our tour the next day.


The purpose of the writer to write the text is …

a)

To share his experience to visit Borobudur temple

b)

To provide information about the temple to the reader

c)

To enjoy the Borobudur temple view by walking around

d)

To entertain the reader about Borobudur temple

19.

A Trip to Borobudur Temple

Three years ago, my classmates and I visited Borobudur Temple. We went there by bus. We left our school at nine o’clock. It took us 24 hours to arrive there. We arrived there at nine o’clock the next day. Along the road, we saw many vehicles, unique houses, prominent buildings, and some tourists.

After we arrived at the Borobudur temple, one of my teachers went to buy tickets. After we waited for him for a moment we entered the temple area. Then we went up to the top of the temple.

Borobudur temple was built at Budur Village, Magelang, Central Java by Syailendra Dynasty. It is the biggest temple in the world. It has 504 statues and 1.400 reliefs. From the top of the temple we can see such beautiful scenery. My friends and I went around the temple together. Finally, after having some visits, we went to the hotel to stay and continued our tour the next day.


When did the writer arrive in the Borobudur temple?

a)

At midnight.

b)

In the evening.

c)

In the morning.

d)

In the afternoon.

20.

A Trip to Borobudur Temple

Three years ago, my classmates and I visited Borobudur Temple. We went there by bus. We left our school at nine o’clock. It took us 24 hours to arrive there. We arrived there at nine o’clock the next day. Along the road, we saw many vehicles, unique houses, prominent buildings, and some tourists.

After we arrived at the Borobudur temple, one of my teachers went to buy tickets. After we waited for him for a moment we entered the temple area. Then we went up to the top of the temple.

Borobudur temple was built at Budur Village, Magelang, Central Java by Syailendra Dynasty. It is the biggest temple in the world. It has 504 statues and 1.400 reliefs. From the top of the temple we can see such beautiful scenery. My friends and I went around the temple together. Finally, after having some visits, we went to the hotel to stay and continued our tour the next day.


"Finally, after having some visits, we went to the hotel to stay and continued our tour the next day." The word 'we' refers to ...

a)

The writer and his family.

b)

The writer and his friends.

c)

The writer's friend.

d)

The writer's teachers.

21.

What is the text about?

a)

Seeing phanorama underwater

b)

The beauty of Tidung island

c)

Having fun in Tidung island

d)

The trip to Tidung island

22.

Why did the writer and family rent a boat?

a)

They wanted to see other islands.

b)

They needed a boat to go snorkeling

c)

They liked sailing on the sea

d)

They did not have activity at the bridge

23.

The experience in Tidung island ... tiring but they ... very happy.

a)

was – are

b)

was – were

c)

is – are

d)

is – were

24.

The best title for the text is ...

a)

losing keys

b)

going shopping

c)

fun experience

d)

horrible story

25.

The writer’s mother was running around the house to ....

a)

find her wallet

b)

look for the keys

c)

call for her husband

d)

find the lost money

26.

“ ... she stopped and looked at me with an angry face”

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...

a)

mad

b)

sad

c)

disappointed

d)

excited

27.

The writer shares his experience to ....

a)

love his parents

b)

teach how to play drum

c)

start practicing drum

d)

tell his fun story

28.

From the text we can conclude that the writer’s parents....

a)

did not like the writer’s hobby

b)

complain the noise of the drum

c)

supported the writer to be a musician

d)

asked the writer to make a group band

29.

The writer’s ability of playing drum improved... he paractised regularly.

a)

if

b)

so

c)

but

d)

because

30.

A private teacher ... the writer playing drum when he was 12 years old.

a)

teach

b)

teaches

c)

taught

d)

teached

31.

The purpose of the rcount text is to……….

a)

tell past events

b)

entertain readers

c)

describe the smugglers

d)

report an event to the police

e)

inform readers about events of the day

32.

My Day

I had a terrible day yesterday. First, I woke up an hour late because my alarm clock didn't go off. Then, I was in such a hurry that I burned my hand when I was making breakfast. After breakfast, I got dressed so quickly that I forgot to wear socks.


Next, I ran out of the house trying to get the 9:30 bus, but of course I missed it. I wanted to take a taxi, but I didn't have enough money.


Finally, I walked the three miles to my school only to discover that it was Sunday! I hope I never have a day as the one I had yesterday.


What happened to the writer yesterday?

a)

He has a terrible day.

b)

He gets a terrible day.

c)

He had a terrible day.

d)

He got a terrible day.

33.

Last week, my friend and I rode our bikes to the beach. It was only five kilometers

from our houses. It was quite windy and there was hardly anyone there. It surprised us because there were always many people coming there on the weekends. So, we had the beach on our own. We bought some hot chips, rode our bikes, played in the water and sat

under the trees. We really had a great time.


Who did the writer and his friend find when they reached the beach?

a)

many people

b)

almost no one

c)

many visitors

d)

foreign tourist

34.

What is the tense used in recount text?

a)

Simple Present Tense

b)

Simple Past Tense

c)

Present Continuous Tense

d)

Simple Future Tense

35.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home.


Where did the writer spend his holiday?

a)

in the morning

b)

in the afternoon

c)

in his home

d)

in his room

36.

My Holiday at home

In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched untill I felt boring.


What did the writer do before taking a nap?

a)

He had lunch

b)

He watched a movie

c)

He played with his cat

d)

He had breakfast

37.

My Holiday at home

My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


What did the writer feel about the holiday?

a)

He felt satisfied

b)

He felt glad

c)

He felt annoyed

d)

He felt happy

38.

Last year was the best experience I’ve ever got. I was the first winner of singing competition


What had been done by the writer in the text?

a)

Passed an exam

b)

Graduated from school

c)

Got married

d)

Won a contest

39.

Tujuan teks Recount adalah ……….

a)

bentuk teks yang menceritakan kisah-kisah di masa lampau

b)

bentuk teks yang bertujuan menghibur pembaca

c)

bentuk teks yang mendeskripsikan benda

d)

bentuk teks yang melaporkan kejadian

40.

A Trip to the Zoo

During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed. When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun activities at many places at the zoo.


Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?

a)

They took a long time to reach the zoo area

b)

They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo

c)

They had to visit many places in the zoo

d)

They didn’t have time go to zoo