RECOUNT TEXT EXERCISE Text for number 2-6

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta.

1. On Thursday, we visited the temples in
Prambanan. There are three big temples, the We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which isnot far from
Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in
really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and
Prambanan. There are three big temples, the
Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being
renovated. Brahmana,Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really
amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwatemples,
On Friday morning we went to Yogya because Wisnu temple is being renovated.On Friday
Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were
lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two
guide. Then we continued our journey to hours there. We were luckybecause we were led by a
Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m.
smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey
we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate
would be closed. toBorobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we
heard the announcement that Borobudurgate would be
In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus. closed.In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.
The text above mainly discusses about……..
2. The text above mainly discusses about……..
A. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
B. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan A. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
C. the writer’s impression about the guide B. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan
D. the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton C. the writer’s impression about the guide
D. the writer’s impression about Borobudur
 A. because there was no wisnu temple
3. The purpose of the text is to………. B. because wisnu temple was amazing
C. because wisnu temple was being repaired
A. entertain readers D. because wisnu temple was being destroyed
B. describe the smugglers
C. report an event to the police
D. tell past events 7. Arrange the following jumbled paragraph into good
4. What are the big temples in Prambanan? recount text!

A. angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples 1. Next we took some pictures and then we went for a
B. paria, brahmana, and temples walk
C. brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples
D. wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples 3. Yesterday my family and I went to the Botanic
Gardens, Bogor. We walked down and got into the bus.
5. When did they go home?
2. We really enjoyed the Botanic Gardens although we
A. On Saturday morning were very tired.
B. On Friday evening
4. After we arrived there, we looked around. First we
C. On Thursday evening went to Orchid Farm. Then we looked at all the lovely
D. On Friday afternoon plants.

6. Why did they only visit Brahmana and Syiwa temples? A. 3-4-2-3

B. 3-1-2-4
C. 3-2-1-4
8. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired
after having a trip to the zoo?
D. 3-4-1-2
A. They had to visit many places in the zoo.
Text for Number 7-9 B. They took a long time to reach the zoo area.
A Trip to the Zoo C. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo.
Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the D. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo.
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 9. ... our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, but
house where we saw birds and reptiles which only we were still happy.
come out at night. A. Since
Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the B. Because
elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when
he let go of the rope, but he was ok. C. Although

During lunch, we fed some birds in the park. In the D. Nevertheless

afternoon we saw the animals being fed. When we Text for Number 10-14
returned home we were very tired but happy. It was
because we had so many fun activities at many Last summer, I went to Bali with my family. We stayed in a
places at the zoo. beautiful resort near the beach. The weather was perfect for
swimming and sunbathing. On the first day, we visited
Uluwatu Temple, which is located on the cliffs above the
7. What happened to the writer's dad when he rode ocean. It was amazing to see the stunning view and watch the
an elephant? traditional Kecak dance at sunset. The next day, we rented
A. He felt a thrill scooters and drove around the island, stopping at several
beautiful beaches like Jimbaran and Nusa Dua. On the final
B. He felt fun
day, we took a boat to Nusa Penida, an island known for its
C. He fell off crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views. It was an
unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to visit Bali again.
D. He failed
 A. The writer disliked the trip due to the crowded places
B. The writer is eager to visit Bali again in the future
10. What is the main purpose of the text above? C. The writer found Bali too expensive for a family
vacation
A. To describe a traditional dance in Bali D. The writer felt that Bali was not suitable for relaxation
B. To share the writer's holiday experience in Bali
C. To explain how to get to Bali Text For Number 15-19
D. To describe the weather in Bali
During the school holidays, I went to Jakarta with my friends.
11. How did the writer feel about their trip to Bali? We stayed for 4 days at a hotel near the city center. On the first
day, we visited the National Monument (Monas) and climbed
A. Disappointed because the weather was bad to the top, which was 132 meters high. We took lots of photos
B. Bored because there was nothing interesting to see and saw a beautiful view of the entire city. On the second day,
C. Excited and amazed by the beautiful places we went to Ancol Dreamland, where we spent 6 hours enjoying
D. Tired due to long travel hours the amusement park. We rode roller coasters, played in the
water park, and had a delicious lunch at the beach. On the third
12. Which of the following activities did the writer do in Bali? day, we visited the Old Town and walked along the streets of
Kota Tua for 3 hours. Finally, on the fourth day, we went
A. Visit the Grand Palace shopping at a large mall and bought souvenirs. It was a fun and
B. Rent a scooter and explore the island exciting holiday that I will never forget.
C. Attend a music concert in Uluwatu
D. Climb Mount Agung 15. How long did the writer stay in Jakarta?
A. 3 days
13. Why does the writer mention Nusa Penida? B. 4 days
C. 5 days
A. Because it is known for its crystal-clear waters and D. 6 days
views
B. Because it is the most popular temple in Bali 16. How high is the National Monument (Monas)?
C. Because it is a famous beach for surfing A. 100 meters
D. Because it is a cultural center in Bali B. 120 meters

14. Based on the text, what can we infer about the writer's C. 32 meters
attitude towards Bali?
 D. 150 meters went to the beach and spent 3 hours swimming. On the second
17. How many hours did the writer spend at Ancol day, we rented bikes and cycled around the island for 4 hours.
Dreamland on the second day? We also visited the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where
A. 4 hours
we saw over 100 monkeys. On the third day, we took a boat to
B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours Nusa Penida, which took 1.5 hours. We spent 6 hours there,
D.7 hours exploring beautiful beaches like Keling King and Crystal Bay.
18. How many hours did the writer spend walking On the last day, we relaxed at a spa for 2 hours before heading
around Kota Tua on the third day? back home.

A. 1 hour 20.How long was the writer's vacation in Bali?

B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours A. 3 days
D. 4 hours B. 4 days
19. Based on the text, what can we conclude about C. 5 days
the trip? D. 6 days
A.The writer visited only one place in Jakarta. 21.How high is Uluwatu Temple above the sea?
B.The writer stayed in Jakarta for a week. A. 50 meters
B. 60 meters
C.The writer had a busy and enjoyable trip. C. 70 meters
D.The writer went to Jakarta for work. D. 80 meters

Text For Number 19-23 22. How many monkeys did the writer see in the Sacred
Monkey Forest Sanctuary?
Last summer, I went to Bali with my family for a 5-day A. 50 monkeys
vacation. On the first day, we visited Uluwatu Temple, which B. 75 monkeys
C. 100 monkeys
is located on a cliff 70 meters above the sea. After that, we
D. 150 monkeys
23. How long did it take to travel by boat to Nusa Penida?

A. 1 hour ESSAY
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours 1.

24. How long did the writer spend at the spa on the last day?
Arrange these jumbled paragraphs into
 a) 1 hour good recount text!
 b) 2 hours
 c) 3 hours A trip to the Zoo
 d) 4 hours (A) 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
25. During my stay, I also learned about the rich cultural
lunch, we fed some birds in the park. In the
heritage of Kyoto, which truly changed my perspective afternoon we saw the animals being fed.
on history." (B) When we returned home we were tired
but happy because we had so much fun.
What is the closest synonym to the word "heritage" in (C) After getting the food we went to the
the sentence? nocturnal house where we saw birds
and reptiles which only come out at night.
 A. Future
B. Tradition (D) Yesterday my family went to the zoo to
C. Innovation see the elephant and other animals. When
D. Opinion we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to
buy some food to give to the animals.

2. Last week, I went to Yogyakarta with my family. My father drove

the car. My mother sat beside him. My younger sister, my elder
brother and I sat in the back seats. So, there were (a)…. People in
the car. We left the house at 06.00 o’clock. We arrived at
5. …sometimes unplanned moments can lead to
Yogyakarta at 10 a.m. It took (b) …… hours to go there. First of all,
we visited our uncle. We stayed there for an hour. Then, we went to the most memorable adventures." The closest
Parangtritis beach. We got there at eleven o’clock. After having meaning of the underlined word is…
lunch, we went on our picnic to the museum and Malioboro 6. Write a recount text based on the series of
shopping center. In Malioboro Shopping Center, my mother bought
three t-shirts. Each t-shirt was Rp.50.000, she paid (c)…. Then, she picture below!
bought 4 boxes of bakpia, she paid Rp. 100,000. Each bakpia was (d)
Rp……….. We drove back to Semarang at 7 P.M and arrived home at
(e)…. P.m. We were tired but happy.

 Four
 Five
 11
 Rp. 25.000
 Rp. 150.000

"My journey to New Zealand was full of unexpected surprises.

On the second day, I had planned to go to a famous museum,
but when I arrived, I realized it was closed for renovations.
Instead, I explored the nearby park and ended up discovering a
hidden waterfall that wasn’t on the map. That experience
taught me that sometimes unplanned moments can lead to the
most memorable adventures."

3. What is the main idea of the text?

4. What lesson did the writer learn from his
experience?