Recount Text for 8 Graders

Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with flowers and a pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. It was very beautiful. We went to get a closer look at the mountain. We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. We went home in the afternoon.

We were very tired but it was really fun.

What is the writer’s intention of writing the text?

• To describe someone's house.

• To teach moral lesson.

• To inform mountain in general.

• To tell someone’s experince.

Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with flowers and a pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. It was very beautiful. We went to get a closer look at the mountain. We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. We went home in the afternoon.

We were very tired but it was really fun.

What does the text mostly talk about?

• Visiting grandparents

• Going to Mount Bromo

• Mount Batok

• Going to the zoo

Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with flowers and a pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. It was very beautiful. We went to get a closer look at the mountain. We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. We went home in the afternoon.

We were very tired but it was really fun.

From the text we can conclude that ....

• The writer went there by bycicle.

• The writer had a nice experience.

• The writer stayed under a big tree.

• They went home in the morning.

I had a terrible day yesterday. I woke up late because my alarm clock didn't work. I broke a plate when I was having breakfast, and I forgot to wear socks.

Next, I ran out of the house to catch the bus, but I missed it.

Finally, I walked 3 kilometers to my school only to discover that it was Sunday. It was really my bad day!

What happened to the writer yesterday?

• He had a good day.

• He woke up too early.

• He had a terrible day.

• He forgot to wear uniform.

Last week, my friend and I rode our bikes to the beach. It was only 5 kms 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.

How did they go to the beach?

• by bicycles

• by bus

• by car

• by boat

Last week, my friend and I rode our bikes to the beach. It was only 5 kms 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.

How did the writer think about the trip?

• bad

• horrible

• nice

• boring

Last week, my friend and I rode our bikes to the beach. It was only 5 kms 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.

“It was only 5 kms from our houses.” (line 1). The word “It” refers to….

• bike

• beach

• chip

• house

My Holiday at 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.

What did the writer do before taking a nap?

• He had lunch

• He watched a movie

• He played with his cat

• He had breakfast

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?

• in the morning

• in the afternoon

• in his home

• in his room

Last year was my best experience ever. I was the first winner of singing competition.

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared everything. 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?

• Passed an exam

• Graduated from school

• Got the first rank at school

• Won a singing competition