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RECOUNT TEXT

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 29mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is recount text?

a)

To persuade the reader

b)

A text that retells past events in chronological reader

c)

To entertain the reader about something

d)

A text that retail a news

2.

what is the generic structure of recount text?

a)

Reorientation-events-orientation

b)

Introduction-events-orientation

c)

Orientation-events-re-orientation

d)

Events-re-orientation-orientation

3.

The purpose of recount text is to…

a)

inform the reader

b)

to persuade the reader

c)

tell past events

d)

to intertain

4.

The tense mostly used in the text above is...

a)

Simple past tense

b)

Simple present tense

c)

Future tense

d)

past future tense

5.

Last week, l went to the lake for fishing. It was the suitable time for fishing because I had nothing to do. I went there with my friends.

Arriving at the lake, I directly went to the best spot to get a giant fish. It was under the big tree at the bank of the lake. I threw my hook as far as I could then I waited for the fish eating my bait. It had been 15 minutes and I finally saw the sign that there was a fish eating my bait. I tried to pull it up and I succeeded. I got a three kilogram fish.

I got so many fish that day even though I was so tired. I was so excited. I think I will visit the spot again in the next holiday.


What is the purpose of the text?

a)

to describe the writer's activity in the weekend

b)

to explain about the writer's activity in the weekend

c)

to informing or to amuse the readers about the writer's activity in the weekend

d)

to explain about fishing

6.

Last weekend, my friends and I went camping. We built the camp next to a small river.

It was getting darker and colder, so we built a fire camp. The next day, we spent our time observing plantation and insects while the girls were preparing meals. In the afternoon we went to the river and caught some fish for supper.

At night, we held a fire camp night. We sang, danced, read poetry, played magic tricks, and even some of us performed a standing comedy.

On Monday, we packed our bags and got ready to go home. It was wonderful experience in my life.


Which one of the text is a part of "event"?

a)

Last weekend, my friends and I went camping.

b)

It was getting darker and colder, so we built a fire camp.

c)

It was wonderful experience in my life.

d)

We pacekd our bags and got ready to go home

7.

Introducing the participant, place and time is called ...

a)

Recount

b)

Reorientation

c)

Orientation

d)

Events

8.

Which one is NOT the kinds of Recount text ?

a)

Historical

b)

Analytical

c)

Personal

d)

Factual

9.

Personal comment can be found in ...

a)

Orientation

b)

Reorientation

c)

Resolution

d)

Events

10.

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.


“It was only five kilometers from our houses.” (line 1). The word “It” refers to….

a)

Bike

b)

Beach

c)

Chip

d)

House

11.

Luis Lionel Andres Messi, born June 24th, 1987, is an Argentinian football player for F.C BarcelonA. He is not very tall, mainly, due to the growing problem he had when he was younger. His eyes are brown. He never has short hair.

Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age in his hometown’s Newell’s Old Boys. From the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel’s parents were unable to pay for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain.

In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16 years old, Messi made his first team debut in a friendly with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium. The following championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an official match on October 16th, 2004, in Barcelona’s derby win against Spanyol at the Olympic Stadium 0-1.. And now, in 2010, 2011, and 2012 he is best player in the world.


According to the text, Messi’s parents moved to Barcelona ….

a)

because they were very poor in Argentina

b)

because they wanted Messi to be successful in soccer

c)

so that Messi could learn in the best soccer club

d)

to get Messi's health problem cured

e)

to find the best treatment to cure Messi’s health problem

12.

Luis Lionel Andres Messi, born June 24th, 1987, is an Argentinian football player for F.C BarcelonA. He is not very tall, mainly, due to the growing problem he had when he was younger. His eyes are brown. He never has short hair.

Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age in his hometown’s Newell’s Old Boys. From the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel’s parents were unable to pay for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain.

In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16 years old, Messi made his first team debut in a friendly with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium. The following championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an official match on October 16th, 2004, in Barcelona’s derby win against Spanyol at the Olympic Stadium 0-1.. And now, in 2010, 2011, and 2012 he is best player in the world.


What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

a)

he hasn’t really attractive face, but he’s a very good football player

b)

Lionel Messi is very good player for F.C. Barcelona

c)

his best characteristics are on the foot has competitiveness

d)

he appears to be a quite good and modest person

e)

he has long black hair and brown eyes

13.

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 friends. 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 did not write a single card!


Whom did the writer meet in Paris?

a)

A man take him to French

b)

A man that give him thirty seven cards

c)

A man that lent him a book

d)

A man that worked in museum

e)

A man that give him a job

14.

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 friends. 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 did not write a single card!


I read a few lines”… what does the underlined phrase mean?

a)

Words in postcard

b)

Text on the book

c)

Museum guiding

d)

Garden’s rules

e)

Menu

15.

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 friends. 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 did not write a single card!


What did he do in the last day in Paris?

a)

Went to Paris

b)

Wrote a post card whole day

c)

Got up late

d)

Bought thirteen cards

e)

Went to buy some cards

16.

Vacation to Indrayanti Beach


Last weekend, I and my family went to Indrayanti Beach to spend our holiday. We went there with our own car.

The route to Indrayanti Beach is very zigzagged and its very quiet in the middle of the night. I and my family almost got lost since we had never been there before, but eventually we got there safely. We nearly couldn’t get a room to stay overnight because it was a long weekend and it was not easy to find available rooms. We got up early in the morning so that we could enjoy the sunrise landscape by the beach. My brother was playing with white sand with my sister while I took their picture.

A day at Indrayati Beach felt so short, we were quite tired from playing for a whole day, but we were very happy.


who did the author go with?

a)

his family

b)

his friends

c)

his brother

d)

his cousin

17.

Vacation to Indrayanti Beach

Last weekend, I and my family went to Indrayanti Beach to spend our holiday. We went there with our own car.

The route to Indrayanti Beach is very zigzagged and its very quiet in the middle of the night. I and my family almost got lost since we had never been there before, but eventually we got there safely. We nearly couldn’t get a room to stay overnight because it was a long weekend and it was not easy to find available rooms. We got up early in the morning so that we could enjoy the sunrise landscape by the beach. My brother was playing with white sand with my sister while I took their picture.

A day at Indrayati Beach felt so short, we were quite tired from playing for a whole day, but we were very happy.


the text above mainly discussed about?

a)

the author's trip to Indrayanti Beach

b)

the author's impression of Indrayanti Beach

c)

the author's experience in Indrayanti Beach

d)

the author's impression of his holiday

18.

Vacation to Indrayanti Beach

Last weekend, I and my family went to Indrayanti Beach to spend our holiday. We went there with our own car.

The route to Indrayanti Beach is very zigzagged and its very quiet in the middle of the night. I and my family almost got lost since we had never been there before, but eventually we got there safely. We nearly couldn’t get a room to stay overnight because it was a long weekend and it was not easy to find available rooms. We got up early in the morning so that we could enjoy the sunrise landscape by the beach. My brother was playing with white sand with my sister while I took their picture.

A day at Indrayati Beach felt so short, we were quite tired from playing for a whole day, but we were very happy.


when did the author and his family go to Indrayanti beach?

a)

last holiday

b)

last weekend

c)

last summer

d)

yesterday

19.

Vacation to Indrayanti Beach

Last weekend, I and my family went to Indrayanti Beach to spend our holiday. We went there with our own car.

The route to Indrayanti Beach is very zigzagged and its very quiet in the middle of the night. I and my family almost got lost since we had never been there before, but eventually we got there safely. We nearly couldn’t get a room to stay overnight because it was a long weekend and it was not easy to find available rooms. We got up early in the morning so that we could enjoy the sunrise landscape by the beach. My brother was playing with white sand with my sister while I took their picture.

A day at Indrayati Beach felt so short, we were quite tired from playing for a whole day, but we were very happy.


how did the author feel about the trip?

a)

he was quite tired but very disappointed

b)

he was very tired and disappointed

c)

he was very happy and tired

d)

he was very happy and was not tired at all

20.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is 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. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.


The text above mainly discusses about……..

a)

the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta

b)

the writer’s first visit to Prambanan

c)

the writer’s impression about the guide

d)

the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton

e)

the writer’s impression about Borobudur

21.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is 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. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.


The purpose of the 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

22.

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

23.

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

24.
a)

Thesis

b)

General statement

c)

Orientation

d)

Opening

e)

Introduction

25.
a)

Sequenced of Explanation

b)

Series of Events

c)

Description

d)

Complication

26.
a)

Resolution

b)

Reorientation

c)

Conclusion

d)

Recommendation

e)

Closing

27.

A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.

After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was ok.

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.


What happened to the writer’s dad when he rode an elephant?

a)

He fell off

b)

He felt a thrill

c)

He failed

d)

He felt fun

e)

He runaway

28.

A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.

After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was ok.

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 no time to take a rest in the zoo

d)

They had to visit many places in the zoo

e)

They didn’t have time go to zoo

29.

Last week, Mr Tatang’s wife had an accident. Her youngest child, Putra, was at home when it happened. He was playing with his new toy car. Suddenly Putra heard his mother calling, “Help! Help!” he ran to the kitchen. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil. She was crying with pain and the pan was on fire. Mr. Tatang had gone to the office. The other children had gone to school.

Putra was too small to help his mother, and she was too frightened to speak sensibly to him. But he ran to the neighbour’s house and asked his neighbor to come and help his mother. The neighbor soon put out the fire and took Putra’s mother to the clinic.

When Mr. Tatang came home, his wife told him what had happened. He was very proud of his son, “When you are a man, you will be just like your father,”she said.


Who took Mrs. Tatang to the clinic?

a)

Her husband

b)

Her son

c)

Her neighbour

d)

Her daughter

e)

Her mom

30.

Last week, Mr Tatang’s wife had an accident. Her youngest child, Putra, was at home when it happened. He was playing with his new toy car. Suddenly Putra heard his mother calling, “Help! Help!” he ran to the kitchen. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil. She was crying with pain and the pan was on fire. Mr. Tatang had gone to the office. The other children had gone to school.

Putra was too small to help his mother, and she was too frightened to speak sensibly to him. But he ran to the neighbour’s house and asked his neighbor to come and help his mother. The neighbor soon put out the fire and took Putra’s mother to the clinic.

When Mr. Tatang came home, his wife told him what had happened. He was very proud of his son, “When you are a man, you will be just like your father,”she said.


The main idea of the second paragraph is ….

a)

Mrs. Tatang got accident

b)

Putra asked his neighbour to help

c)

Mr. Tatang proud of his son

d)

Mrs. Tatang and her son got accident

e)

Mr. Tatang and his son had gone

31.

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

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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