LATIHAN SOAL RECOUNT TEXT

Text 1

Unforgettable Experience

Here is my unforgettable experience. One day I joined a story telling contest.

Two of my friends and I had been chosen to take a part in the final round at
the district level. I was very happy and eager to win the competition.

For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well. My teacher
guided and taught me pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day,
before performing, my friends and I were busy to prepare the props and
costumes for the competition. Thing that made me sad was my teacher rented
the props and costumes for my friends but not for me.

My two friends had beautiful costumes and luxurious props. Although I just
wore the simple ones, I performed my best to win the competition. The
competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got number 5 and 10. I
was nervous but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took
photos and videos of me.

Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the
announcement came which made three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen
as the first winner. I went to the stage and all the judges congratulated me and
gave a plague, trophy, and money. I was very happy.

1. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. To tell his achievement

B. To win the competition.

C. To describe his feeling to the teacher.

D. To show his disappointment to teacher.

E. To tell his expectation to be the winner.

2. Why did the writer feel sad before the competition?

A. She had no luxurious gown.

B. Her teacher really cares about her.

C. Her teacher was not fair to her.

D. Her friends did not support her.

E. She only had a very simple dress.

3. From the text it can be concluded that . . .

A. Practice makes performance go well.

B. Being nervous helps perform well on the stage.

C. Wearing simple clothes can help win the competition.

D. It is necessary to wear beautiful costumes for the competition.

E. Beautiful costumes and luxurious props are the requirements for the
competition.

Text 2

Reichstag

If you have an opportunity to trave to Europe, especially Germany, then take

your time to visit Berlin. Many places are worth visiting, such as the Reichstag.

The Reichstag is an internationally recognizable symbol of democracy and the

current home of the German parliament. Every year, thousands of guests visit
the Reichstag-and with good reason: it is not often that you can enjoy such an
amazing panorama while, just beneath your feet, the political decisions of
tomorrow are being made. Both as an architectural wonder and a historical
testimony, the Reichstag has an important role to play in Berlin.

The original building was designed by Paul Wallot and modelled a fter the
Memorial Hall in Philadelphia. Decorative motifs, sculptures and mosaics were
contributed by the artist Otto lessing. The Reichstag was completed in 1894
although it didn’t acquire its iconic dedication to “the German People” until
1916 when the words Dem Deutschen Volke were inscribed on its facade.

The Reichstag is easily accessible by public transport as it is situated just a

short distance from Berlin’s main rail station, the Hauptbahnhof. The number
100 bus, which provides an unrivalled sightseeing opportunity along its route
between the Zoo Station in the West and Alexanderplatz in the East, also stops
at the Reichstag, as does the M41.

The nearest U-Bahn station to the Reichstag is the Bundestag. It is the middle
station of only three stations on what is surely Berlin’s shortest U-Bahn line
which runs between the Hauptbahnhof and Brandenburger Tor.

4. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. To promote Berlin as a must visit in Europe.

B. To see the symbol of democracy in Germany.

C. To tell readers about the Reichstag.

D. To describe furniture inside the Reichstag.

E. To let people know about how good Otto Lessing was as an artist..

5 . What is the Reichstag?

A. The Berlin Museum.

B. The Berlin famous castle.

C. The Germany’s parliament building.

D. The Europe Civilization Museum.

E. A famous TV station from Germany.

6 . What amazing thing can visitor see in the Reichstag?

A. Germany’s future political decisions which are being made.

B. Decorative motifs and sculptures made by Paul Wallot.

C. The architectural wonder designed by the artist Otto Lessing.

D. The political debate about the past which has been made.

E. The last aristocracy that decided to rebuild the Reichstag.

Text 3

Abdulrachman Saleh

Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta,

Abdulrachman Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at
STOVIA. While still a student, he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of
physiology. Graduating from STOVIA, Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work
at the lab while having his own medical practice.

Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in

Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine ,
specifically in physiology, in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed him
the title of “Bapak Ilmu Faal” (Father of Physiology).

Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth

organizations like Boy Scouts and Indonesia Muda. He was also a member of
Aero club, and co-founded the Verenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), an
organization of broadcasters. It was he who established the Voice of Free
Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of Indonesia’s
independence to the world.

7. Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the title Father of Physiology because?

A. The was a lecturer in the Medical faculty of the University of Indonesia.

B. He had significant contribution in physiology.

C. He was a lecturer as well as a doctor.

D. He was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia E. he was a professor in

physiology.

E. He was a man of many interests.

8 . Besides medicine, Abdulrachman also had a special interest in?

A. Laboratorium assistance.

B. Aeroplane designing.
C. Broadcasting.

D. Politics.

E. Student organizations.

9 . The main idea of the first paragraph is that Abdulrachman Saleh …

A. Started his career as a doctor in STOVIA.

B. Had his own medical practice,

C. Studied at the medical school in STOVIA.

D. Became a doctor because of his family.

E. Was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology.

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dengan Events?
A. Akhir dari cerita dan bersifat opsional.

B. Serangkaian peristiwa atau kegiatan yang terjadi. Biasanya diceritakan secara

berurutan,

C. Pengenalan informasi tentang tokoh, tempat, dan kapan peristiwa atau

kegiatan itu terjadi di masa lampau..

D. Penghubung waktu untuk mengurutkan kejadian.

E. Kata kerja yang menunjukkan peristiwa atau kegiatan.

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A. Present Simple.

B. Simple Present Tense,

C. Past Perfect Continuous.

D. Present Perfect Continuous.

E. Past Tense.