Free Printable UH Recount Text

1.

Trio: What did you do yesterday?
Mila: I ........ to Medan with my father

a)

go

b)

went

c)

gone

d)

going

2.

Rara: Why did Mrs. Ernis not come 2 days ago?

Yuli: She ....... sick at that time

a)

was

b)

were

c)

is

d)

are

3.

Last night, I ...... at 10 p.m

a)

sleep

b)

slept

c)

sleeped

d)

sleeping

4.

They did not ....... books from library last week

a)

borrowing

b)

borrow

c)

borrowed

d)

borrows

5.

"Kania membeli roti tadi pagi"

in English is .....

a)

Kania buy bread this morning

b)

Kania buys bread this morning

c)

Kania brought bread this morning

d)

Kania buyed bread this morning

6.

what is the text about?

a)

Rina's cooking way in a festival

b)

Rina's experience of joining the cooking competition

c)

Rina's story about her restaurant

d)

Rina's cooking festival

7.

What did Rina feel after joining the competition?

a)

she felt happy

b)

she felt angry

c)

she felt disappointed

d)

she felt shy

8.

Rina lost the competition because....

a)

she couldn't cook

b)

she couldn't make fried rice

c)

she forgot how to cook

d)

she didn't cook

9.

what did they do?

a)

they stepped on father's back

b)

they played together

c)

they massaged their father

d)

they walked on father's back

10.

1. He was in hurry to take a bath

2. He ran fast to school

3. Gugun woke up late

4. He realized it was Sunday

5. He didn't see his friends on the way

The correct arrangement for the story above is ...

a)

1 - 2 - 4 - 3 - 5

b)

2 - 1 - 3 - 5 - 4

c)

3 - 1 - 2 - 5 - 4

d)

4 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 5

11.

Recounts

a)

Tells events which will happen in the future

b)

Retells events of the past

c)

Tells events happening today

12.

Does the orentation/introduction include the 5 W's?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Not Sure

13.

My Birthday Celebration Last Year is it a recount?

a)

Yes

b)

No

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!

What is the tense used in the text above?

a)

Simple present tense

b)

Past continuous tense

c)

Simple past tense

d)

Simple future tense

e)

Future perfect tense

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!

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

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!

Then he lent me…(line 3). Whom does “he” refer to?

a)

French tourist

b)

Annoying waiter

c)

A friendly tourist

d)

A nice waiter

e)

An old man

19.

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted, “It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

What does the first sentence tell you?

a)

The problem of the writer

b)

The funny thing in the story

c)

The opening of the story

d)

The past event

e)

The closing

20.

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted, “It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

When did the clock stopped?

a)

At 5.12

b)

At 11.55

c)

At 12.00

d)

At 12.02

e)

At 11.40

21.

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted, “It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

Based on the text, where was the writer?

a)

At the center of the town

b)

At home

c)

At the beach

d)

At the market

e)

At school

22.

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted, “It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

When did the event happen?

a)

At the center of the town

b)

The end of the year

c)

Christmas celebration

d)

At the weekend

e)

Birthday party

23.

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted, “It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

“The big clock refused to welcome the New Year”. What is the synonym of bold underlined word?

a)

Reject

b)

Accept

c)

Admit

d)

Hate

e)

Like

24.

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

25.

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

26.

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 feel about the holiday?

a)

He felt satisfied

b)

He felt glad

c)

He felt annoyed

d)

He felt happy

27.

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

28.

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.

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

29.

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

30.

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

31.

What is the purpose of the story above?

a)

To inform the past event

b)

tell the readers a funny story

c)

Presenting point of view about an issue

d)

Describing a particular and very special thing

32.

When was Mary absent to school?

a)

Last week

b)

Last Monday

c)

Last Sunday

d)

Next Sunday

33.

What did they find in their car?

a)

A tickets

b)

2 tickets

c)

diamonds

d)

jewelry

e)

a bag

34.

Which one is not the generic structure of recount text ?

a)

orientation

b)

events

c)

climax

d)

reorientation

35.

Where can we find the orientation ?

a)

Second paragraph

b)

First paragraph

c)

Third paragraph

d)

Last paragraph

36.

The first paragraph in the recount text is called

a)

reorientation,

b)

orientation

c)

climax

d)

events

37.

Which one is not kinds of recount text ?

a)

Factual

b)

Imaginative

c)

Personal

d)

Perspective

38.

What are the generic structures of Recount Text?

a)

Event, Introduction, Reorientation

b)

Orientation, Event, Reorientation

c)

Introduction, Event, Closing

d)

Introduction, Discussion, Reintroduction

39.

Why does the generic structures of the recount text have to be organized?

a)

To make it looks more professional

b)

To make it more interesting

c)

To make it meaningful

d)

To make the text well-organized

40.

Describing series of events that happened in the past is the definition of?

a)

plot

b)

orientation

c)

events

d)

reorientation

41.

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.

42.

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

43.

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

a)

a careful

b)

a cutious

c)

a forgetful

d)

an attentive

44.

"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

45.

"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

46.

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

47.

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.

48.

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.

49.

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.

50.

How far did the writer walk?

a)

Two miles.

b)

Three miles.

c)

Four miles.

d)

Five miles.

UH Recount Text

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 48mins

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