Appendix 1

Exercise of recount text multiple choice.

Read the text to answer no 1-4

Two weeks ago, I and my family were in my grandpa’s hometown. it is our annual
agenda every holiday in the end of Semester. Unfortunately, it was rainy season there.

It rained almost every day there. We had no enough time to visit some tourism
places there because of the rain. We had no enough sunlight even to dry up our laundries.
As a result, we just stayed at home almost all day long. Seeing the condition, we decided to
make an interesting activity indoor to spend the holiday together. The activity we chose
that day was making funny videos directed by me. Finishing the videos, we edited them
and made them uploaded in youtube.

By doing this, we could kill our boredom of staying at home because of the rain
and made a creative activity instead.

1. What is the main idea of the story problem above?

A. The weather in my grandpa's hometown was always rainy every day.
B. My family and I made funny videos during the holiday.
C. We couldn't visit tourist attractions due to the lack of time.
D. We finished editing the videos and uploaded them on YouTube.

2. When do they go on vacation to their hometown?

A. They go on vacation to their hometown every year during the rainy season.
B. They go on vacation to their hometown at the beginning of every semester.
C. They go on vacation to their hometown at the end of every semester holiday.
D. They go on vacation to their hometown only during the summer

3. What is the meaning of the sentence “it rained almost every day there” ?
A. Rainfall was occasional in the grandpa's hometown.
B. It didn't rain much in the grandpa's hometown.
C. There was heavy rainfall almost every day in the grandpa's hometown.
D. The grandpa's hometown experienced drought during the holiday.
4. What is the conclusion of the story above?
A. The family's annual vacation to their grandpa's hometown was ruined by the rainy
weather.
B. The family's holiday plans were disrupted due to the frequent rain, but they
managed to have fun indoors by making funny videos.
C. The family had to cancel their vacation due to the rainy season.
D. The family enjoyed sunny weather during their vacation in their grandpa's
hometown and visited many tourist attractions.

Read the text to answer no 5-8

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.

I woke up earlier in the morning and prepared everything. Not long after that, my
friends came and we went to the lake we have decided before to start fishing. Arriving at
the lake, I directly searched the best spot to get a giant fish. After searching for about ten
minutes, finally I found the spot. 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 was so excited. I threw the hook again and again. I
got more than ten fish that day. I enjoyed the moment so much that i didn’t realized that the
sun had already set. I called my friends and we went home.

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

5. What is the main idea of the discussion above?

A. The fishing trip was unsuccessful, and the person didn't catch any fish.
B. The person went fishing with friends but couldn't find a good spot to catch fish.
C. The person had a great fishing experience with friends.
D. The person caught a three-kilogram fish and got more than ten fish that day, and
they plan to visit the spot again in the next holiday.

6. Where do they fish?

A. They fish in the lake.
B. They fish in a river.
C. They fish in a pond.
D. They fish in a ocean.
7. What does the word "fishing” mean?
A. Fishing means going to the lake and spending time with friends.
B. Fishing means trying to catch fish using hooks, lines, or other equipment.
C. Fishing means searching for the best spot near a lake to relax and enjoy nature.
D. Fishing means waking up early in the morning and preparing everything for a trip
to the lake.

8. What is the conclusion of the story above?

A. The conclusion of the story is that the narrator had a successful and enjoyable
fishing trip with friends at the lake, catching many fish and planning to visit the
spot again in the next holiday.
B. The conclusion of the story is that the narrator woke up early, prepared for a
fishing trip with friends, and caught more than ten fish, feeling excited about the
successful outing.
C. The conclusion of the story is that the narrator went fishing at the lake with friends,
found a great spot under a big tree, and caught a three-kilogram fish, leading to a
fun and memorable day.
D. The conclusion of the story is that the narrator realized the suitable time for
fishing, went to the lake with friends, caught a three-kilogram fish, and plans to
repeat the experience in the future.

Read the text to answer no 9-12

9. Yesterday my family went to the zoo to see the elephant and other animal. 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 lunch we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad
nearly fell off when he let go of the rope. During lunch we fed some birds in the park. In
the afternoon we saw the animals being fed. When we returned home we were tired but
happy because we had so much fun.
9. What is the main idea of the discussion above?
A . The main idea of the discussion above is the family's enjoyable trip to the zoo,
where they saw various animals, fed them, and had a thrilling ride on an elephant.
B. The main idea of the discussion above is the family's tiring experience at the zoo,
where they encountered nocturnal birds and reptiles and had a challenging time
riding the elephant.
C. The main idea of the discussion above is the family's exciting adventure at the
zoo, where they saw animals being fed and had a fun time in the nocturnal house.
D. The main idea of the discussion above is the family's disappointment at the zoo,
where they encountered nocturnal animals and witnessed their father almost
falling off the elephant during the ride.

10. Who goes on vacation to the zoo?

A. Students go on vacation to the zoo.
B. The family goes on vacation to the zoo.
C. The zookeepers go on vacation to the zoo.
D. It is not mentioned in the discussion who specifically goes on vacation to the zoo.

11. What does the line under the “elephant” mean?

A) The family had a thrilling ride on the elephant.
B) There were more animals to see after the elephant.
C) The story got cut off and is incomplete.
D) The family enjoyed feeding the birds during lunch.

12. What is the conclusion of the story above?

A. The family went to the beach for a vacation.
B. They visited an amusement park and rode thrilling rides.
C. The family visited the zoo and had a delightful day.
D. They played at their friend's house.
 Read the text to answer no 13-16
10. Last weekend, my friends and I went camping. We reached the camping ground
after we walked for about one and a half hour from the parking lot. 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.

13. What is the main idea of the discussion above?

A. The narrator and their friends went camping, had various outdoor activities, and
enjoyed a memorable time together.
B. The narrator and their friends had a challenging time reaching the camping ground
and faced difficulties in building the camp.
C. The camping trip was canceled due to bad weather, and the narrator and their
friends had to find an alternative activity.
D. The narrator and their friends spent the weekend indoors, engaging in different
hobbies and activities.

14. Who goes camping?

A. The narrator and their family.
B. The narrator and their classmates.
C. The narrator and their colleagues.
D. The narrator and their friends.

15. What is the meaning of the underlined sentence "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"
A. The group went fishing and caught some fish to cook for dinner.
B. The friends had a campfire night filled with various activities like singing, dancing,
poetry reading, magic tricks, and stand-up comedy.
C. The group prepared for a camping trip at night by packing their bags and getting
ready.
 D. The friends set up a campfire to keep warm and roasted marshmallows.

16. What is the conclusion of the story above?

A. The narrator and their friends had a boring and uneventful weekend.
B. The narrator and their friends went camping and had an enjoyable time filled with
various activities.
C. The narrator and their friends faced difficulties during their camping trip and didn't
have much fun.
D. The narrator and their friends spent the weekend indoors and didn't go camping.

Read the text to answer no 17-20

11. Last week, I went to Yogyakarta with my family. My father drove the car. My mother sat
beside him. My sister and I sat in the back seats.

We woke up carly in the morning. My fatherprepared the car in the garage while mother
was preparing food for breakfast and some snacks for us. My sister and I packed some clothes. After
everythinggot ready and we had our breakfast, we left the house at six o'clock It was about nine AM
We arrived at Yogyakarta. First of all we visited our uncle. We stayed there for an hour. Then we
went to Parangritis beach. We got there at eleven o'clock. There were a lot of tourists because it was
holiday. I saw many foreign visitors too. My parents watched us playing with sand inthe beach. We
did not swim and take a bath since the wave was rough. After having lunch, we went on our picnic
to the museum and Malioboro shopping centre.

We drove back to Semarang at 7 o'clock and arrived Home at ten. We were tired but happy.

17. What is the main idea of the discussion above?

A. The narrator's family went on a trip to Yogyakarta and had a fun day visiting
various places.
B. The narrator's family had a long and tiring journey to Yogyakarta.
C. The narrator's family spent the whole day at Parangritis beach.
D. The narrator's family only visited the museum and Malioboro shopping center in
Yogyakarta.

18. where do they go on vacation?

A. Bali
B. Yogyakarta
 C. Jakarta
D. Bandung

19. What does the word "holiday” mean?

A. A day of rest and relaxation
B. A day to celebrate someone's birthday
C. A day when people go to work or school
D. A day when people visit their relatives

20. What is the conclusion of the story above?

A. The narrator's family had a boring trip and didn't enjoy their time in Yogyakarta.
B. The narrator's family had to cut short their vacation due to bad weather.
C. The narrator's family visited many places in Yogyakarta and had a wonderful time.
D. The narrator's family only visited Parangritis beach during their trip.
Appendix 2

No Indicator Statement Question

item
1. Finding Main What is the main idea of the story problem above? 1
Idea What is the main idea of the discussion above? 5
What is the main idea of the discussion above? 9
What is the main idea of the discussion above? 13
What is the main idea of the discussion above? 17
2. Specific When do they go on vacation to their hometown? 2
Information
Where do they fish? 6
Who goes on vacation to the zoo? 10
Who goes camping? 14
where do they go on vacation? 18
3. Understanding What is the meaning of the sentence “it rained 3
vocabulary
almost every day there” ?
What does the word "fishing” mean? 7
What does the line under the “elephant” mean? 11
What is the meaning of the underlined sentence "At 15
night, we held a fire camp night. We sang, danced,
read poetry, played magic tricks, and even some of
us performed a standing comedy"
What does the word "holiday” mean? 19
4. Making What is the conclusion of the story above? 4
inferences
What is the conclusion of the story above? 8
What is the conclusion of the story above? 12
What is the conclusion of the story above? 16
What is the conclusion of the story above? 20
Appendix 3

ANSWER KEY

1. B 11. C

2. C 12. C

3. C 13. A

4. B 14. D

5. D 15. B

6. A 16. B

7. B 17. A

8. A 18. B

9. A 19. A

10. B 20. C