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Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

Bandung as Sea of Fire was a fire that occurred in the city of Bandung on March 24, 1946. Within seven hours, about 200,000 residents of Bandung burned their homes.


British troops as part of the Brigade MacDonald arrived in Bandung on October 12, 1945. Bandung was deliberately burned by TRI and local people. There were black smoke billowing high into the air everywhere. The British Army began to attack so fierce. The greatest battle happened in the Village name Dayeuh Kolot, in South Bandung, where there were a large ammunition depot belonging to British. In this battle, Barisan Rakyat Indonesia destroyed the ammunition depot.

The strategy to fire Bandung was considered because the power of TRI and people’s militia was not comparable to the British forces and NICA. This incident inspired to create the famous song “Halo, Halo Bandung”.



What is the synonym of destroyed?

a)

demolished

b)

assisted

c)

repaired

d)

improved

2.

Bandung as Sea of Fire was a fire that occurred in the city of Bandung on March 24, 1946. Within seven hours, about 200,000 residents of Bandung burned their homes.


British troops as part of the Brigade MacDonald arrived in Bandung on October 12, 1945. Bandung was deliberately burned by TRI and local people. There were black smoke billowing high into the air everywhere. The British Army began to attack so fierce. The greatest battle happened in the Village name Dayeuh Kolot, in South Bandung, where there were a large ammunition depot belonging to British. In this battle, Barisan Rakyat Indonesia destroyed the ammunition depot.

The strategy to fire Bandung was considered because the power of TRI and people’s militia was not comparable to the British forces and NICA. This incident inspired to create the famous song “Halo, Halo Bandung”.



What happened in Bandung inspired the creation of ...

a)

The popular song, "Halo,Halo Bandung"

b)

The famous village, Dayeuh Kolot

c)

The celebration of Hero Day

d)

The movie entitled Bandung, Sea of Fire

3.

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

4.

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the D-day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared healthy food for me. They also gave me motivation to believe in myself.


Who helped the writer to practice?

a)

The writer's friends

b)

The writer's fans

c)

The writer's family

d)

The writer's parents

5.

What are generic structure of the recount text ?

a)

Orientation, Steps, Reorientation

b)

Orientation, Events, Reorientation

c)

Reorientation, thesis, Description

d)

Description, Identification

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the D-day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared healthy food for me. They also gave me motivation to believe in myself.

That’s why winning singing competition meant so much to me.


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

10.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my 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. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


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

11.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my 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. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


Where did the writer spend his holiday?

a)

in the morning

b)

in the afternoon

c)

in his home

d)

in his room

12.

My grandparents (come) ....... to my house last month,

a)

A. come

b)

B. comes

c)

C. came

d)

D. coming

13.

Dery……me in this market yesterday

a)

meets

b)

meeting

c)

met

d)

meet

14.

We . . . to the library yesterday.

a)

study

b)

studied

c)

studying

d)

studies

15.

Zener ...... in the kitchen yesterday

a)

cook

b)

cooking

c)

cooked

d)

cooks

16.

How far did the writer walk?

a)

Two miles.

b)

Three miles.

c)

Four miles.

d)

Five miles.

17.

What does the writer hope?

a)

The writer hopes to discover that it was Sunday.

b)

The writer hopes to take a taxi.

c)

The writer hopes he never had a day like yesterday.

d)

The writer hopes that yesterday will be better.

18.

What did he do after having breakfast?

a)

He got dressed so quickly that he forgot to wear socks.

b)

He missed the bus and took a taxi.

c)

He ran out of the house trying to get the 9:30 bus.

d)

He burned his hand when he was making breakfast.

19.

Why did he wake up an hour late?

a)

Because he didn't set alarm clock.

b)

Because his alarm clock didn't go off.

c)

Because he didn't see alarm clock.

d)

Because his alarm clock didn't work.

20.

What happened to the writer yesterday?

a)

He got a sad experience

b)

He had an memorable day

c)

He got a terrible day

d)

He had a terrific day

21.

"I looked for my cellular everywhere but couldn't find it, I was panic." The same meaning of the underlined word is ....

a)

audacious

b)

dauntless

c)

endure

d)

terrified

22.

"I hung my jacket on a hanger and got ready to take a rest." The underlined word can be best replaced with....

a)

go sleep

b)

take a nap

c)

get relax

d)

take a bath

23.

From the text, we know that the writer is ... person.

a)

a careful

b)

a cutious

c)

a forgetful

d)

an attentive

24.

How did the writer get his cell phone back?

a)

He asked his friend.

b)

He called his brother.

c)

He put it on a hanger.

d)

He found it in his jacket

25.

What was the text about?

a)

My cell phone.

b)

The writer's cell phone.

c)

Cell phone in the jacket.

d)

My brother's cell phone.