RECOUNT TEXT

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.
1. Where did the story happen?
a. in a house c. at the store
b. in a water d. at the beach
2. How did they go to the beach?
a. by bicycles c. by bus
b. by car d. by boat
3. Who did the writer and his friend find when they reached the beach?
a. many people c. almost no one
b. many visitors d. foreign tourist
4. How did the writer think about the trip?
a. It was an unpleasant trip c. It was a funny trip
b. It was a horrible trip d. It was a good trip
5. It was only five kilometers from our houses. (line 1). The word It refers to.
a. bike c. beach
b. chip d. House
One day, I had to teach a new English class. I read the list of new students names. It was kiddies group since
they were about 9 and 10 years old.That was the first day of The Spanish carnival, so I wanted to wear the most
appropriate suit for the childrens class. Most kids usually dress up at carnival I thought. It would be more interesting if
their teacher was also in carnival spirit. That was why I decided to wear my teddy bear suit and bring cuddly toys in my
box And that was what I did. I walked through the door happily. The director watched me completely astonished. I
smiled and looked straight at her.
With a man beside her, she said, Good afternoon. Id like to introduce you to Mr. Mendez, the director of Delta
company. He is one of the participants of English course that you will teach today.Oh my God! I nearly died! The
secretary apologized to me for wrong details of my new class
6. The secretary apologized to the writer because.
a. The writer wore his teddy bear suit
b. She did not remember the carnival day
c. She did not know Mr. Mendez was in the class
d. She has given the wrong details of the new class
7. Who is the main character in the story?
a. The writer c. The director
b. Mr. Mendez d. The secretary
8. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To entertain the readers
b. To retell past experience
c. To explain something in specific
d. To give detailed information
On Thursday 24 April we went to the Botanical Gardens. We walked down and boarded the bus. After we arrived at
the garden, we walked down to the Education Centre. The third grade students went to have a look around. First, we
went to the first farm and Mrs. James read us some information. Then, we looked at all the lovely plants. After that we
went down to a little spot in the Botanical Garden and had a morning tea break. Next, we did sketching and then we
met the fourth grade students at the Education Centre to have lunch.
Soon after that, it was time for us to go and make our terrariums while the fourth year students went to have walk.
A lady took us into special room and introduced herself, then she explained what we were going to do. Next, she took
us to a pyramid terrarium. It was really interesting.
After we had finished, we met the fourth grade students outside the gardens. Then we reboarded the bus and
returned to school.
7. Most events mentioned in the text happened.
a. at the Education Centre
b. in the botanical garden
c. on the bus to Botanical Garden
d. outside the school
8. The writer of the text is.
a. a fourth grade students b. a school teacher
c. a third grade students d. Mr. and Mrs. James
9. What did the fourth grade students do after lunch?
a. They had a walk
b. They made their terrarium
c. They returned to school
d. They went to a pyramid terrarium
10. What was the second activity of the writer during the excursion to the Botanical Garden?
a. Gathering at the Education Centre
b. Going to a small garden
c. Looking at the lovely plants
d. Visiting a beautiful lady
11. It was very interesting. (par. 4) What does the underlined word refer to?
a. A pyramid terrarium
b. A specific room
c. Education Centre
d. First farm

Last week was my birthday. My family give me a surprise. I woke up early that morning but I didnt find anybody.
Neither my parents nor my brother where in the house. The living room was dark. I was walked into when suddenly the
whole family showed and shouted Surprise ! there was a big cake with candle on it. It was very happy.
12. Where did the story take place ?
a. Bedroom c. park
b. Living room d. house
13.How did the writer feel ?
a. Sad c. shocked
b. Happy d. regretfull
14. What happened when the writer walked into the living room ?
a. The whole family showed and shouted Surprise !
b. The whole family shouted Surprise !
c. His parents nor his brother where in the house
d. His pet come to him
15. What is the kind of the text ?
a. Narrative
b. Recount text
c. Descriptive text
d. Invitation card
16. What is the text tell us about ?
a. His mothers birthday
b. His brothers birthday
c. The writers birthday
d. His grandmas birthday
Last Saturday ... (1) the most horrible day for Bush. After he took a nap, he ... (2) out from his room and down the stairs.
Suddenly he slipped and fell. He felt so shocked. He could not ... (3) anything. Then he realized that he could not move
his right leg. His mother ... (4) to him and she was just as shocked as me.
17.
a. Is
b. Are
c. Was
d. Were
18.
a. Get
b. Gets
c. Got
d. is getting
19.
a. Do
b. Does
c. Did
d. Done
20.
a. Come
b. Comes
c. Came
d. is coming
1. What is Recount Text?
2. Mention the Part of Recount Text?
3. Write down the formula of SIMPLE PAST TENSE (nominal and Verbal)!
4. SIMPLE PAST TENSE NOMINAL (make a
sentence from word below)!
a. I - Sick
b. You - Sad
c. He not - Happy
d. Toni and Budi Student - ?
e. We - Teacher
5. SIMPLE PAST TENSE VERBAL
a. They not Go
b. We Play
c. Dewi Eat
d. You Kick
e. Doni Write - ?