RBB CEMPKAKA
KELAS XII
RECOUNT TEXT
Definition
A recount text is a text type that retells events or experiences that happened in the past, typically in chronological
order, to inform or entertain the reader.
Purpose
To inform, entertain, or document past events and personal experiences.
Generic Structure
Orientation: Introduces the characters, setting, and the main topic of the event.
Events: Describes a series of events in the order they happened.
Re-orientation (Conclusion): Provides a summary of the experience or a concluding thought.
Language Feature
1) Simple Past Tense:
Recount texts describe events that have already happened, so they consistently use verbs in the past tense
(e.g., "went," "played," "saw").
2) Personal Participants:
These texts are often told from a personal perspective, using first-person pronouns such as "I," "me," "my," and
"we".
3) Chronological Connections (Conjunctions):
Words that link events in the order they happened, such as "first," "then," "next," "after that," "when,"
"before," and "during," are essential for creating a smooth flow of the narrative.
4) Action Verbs:
Verbs that describe specific actions are used to show what the participants did, for example, "looked,"
"walked," "paid," or "laughed".
5) Adverbs of Time:
To provide context and clearly establish the time frame of the events, time adverbs like "last week," "two years
ago," or "yesterday" are often included.
EXERCISE
Text 1
Last holiday my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Morison Hotel which is not a long way from Malioboro.
On Friday, we went to the sanctuaries in Prambanan.
There are three significant sanctuaries, the Brahmana, Siwa, and Wisnu. They are truly stunning. We went by just
Brahmana and Syiwa sanctuaries, on the grounds that Wisnu sanctuary is being remodeled. On Saturday morning we went
to Yogya Kraton.
We spent around two hours there. We were fortunate on the grounds that a brilliant and amicable aide drove us. At that
point, we proceeded with our adventure to Borobudur. We touched base there at four p.m. At 6 p.m. we heard the
declaration that the Borobudur entryway would be closed. In the evening we left Yogyakarta by bus.
1. The content above basically talks about ...
A. The writer's trip to Yogyakarta.
B. The writer's first visit to Prambanan.
C. The writer's impression of the guide.
D. The writer's experience at Yogya Kraton.
2. The content is composed as an/an ...
A. Recount
B. Narrative
C. Report
D. Anecdote
3. What is the purpose of the text ...
A. Tell past events.
B. Entertain readers.
C. Describe the smugglers.
D. Report an event to the police.
4. What else the big temples in Prambanan?
A. Angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples.
B. Paria, brahmana, and temples.
C. Brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples.
D. Wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples.
5. When did they go home?
A. On Saturday morning
B. On Friday evening
C. On Thursday evening
D. On Saturday evening
6. Why did they visit Brahmana and Syiwa sanctuaries?
A. Because there was no wisnu temple.
B. Because wisnu temple was amazing.
C. Because wisnu temple was too small.
D. Because wisnu temple was being repaired.
Text 2
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 of the rope, but he was ok.
During 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 many fun activities at many
places at the zoo.
7. What happened to the writer's dad when he rode an elephant?
A. He felt a thrill
B. He felt fun
C. He fell off
D. He failed
8. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?
A. They had to visit many places in the zoo.
B. They took a long time to reach the zoo area.
C. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo.
D. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo.
9. ... our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, but we were still happy.
A. Since
B. Because
C. Although
D. Nevertheless
Text 3
Last weekend, I visited my pen pal's house. His Name is Anto. There were many activities I did there.
In the morning, Anto and I had breakfast. We had traditional food. I liked it very much.
After breakfast, he took me to the garden behind his house. The garden was very big and beautiful.
There is a big birdcage in the garden. There were many kinds of birds in that cage. I spent a long time
feeding the birds. I also took pictures of those beautiful birds.
After visiting the bird cage, Anto and I went to the flower garden not far from his house. We rested,
had lunch under a big tree, and watched butterflies flying above colorful flowers. In the afternoon, we
swam in the pool in the backyard. It was so much fun. I really enjoyed my time with Anto.
10. The text above tells us about ...
A A holiday at a friend's place.
B. A picture of a bird.
C. A big birdcage.
D. A big garden.
11. What is the last paragraph about?
A. Anto had butterflies as his pet.
B. The writer's friend is a good swimmer.
C. There are a lot of flowers in Anto's house.
D. The writer had a good time with his friend.
12. Where did the writer spend his afternoon?
A. Under a tree.
B. Inside a big bird cage.
C. In the flower garden.
D. In the swimming pool.
13. From the text, we know that the writer ...
A. Had gone and visited many places during his holiday.
B. Lived in the same village with his pen pal, Anto.
C. Liked butterflies and swimming very much.
D. Spent his holiday at a friend's house.