Recount exercise – grade 9

Then we reboarded the bus and returned to school.

(Sumber Text dari soal UN SMP/MTS 2014) READING 1 : 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. (Sumber Text dari soal UN SMP/MTS 2014) 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 READING 2 : 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 children’s 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. I’d 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

(Sumber Text dari soal UN SMP/MTS 2014) 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 READING 3 : 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.nNext, 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.

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 READING 4 : Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store. We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt. So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes section but I couldn't find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn't call him. I went to the parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn't find him. I waited for him for a few moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home. When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store. Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other choice, I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when I saw my friend's broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.

(Sumber Text dari soal UN SMP/MTS 2014) 12. The text above is about .... A. an embarrassing day B. shopping with mother C. the writer and his friend D. my friend and his motorcycle 13. The writer couldn't contact his friend because .... A. he went home alone B. his cell phone was broken C. he was in the parking area D. his friend was still choosing a shirt 14. From the story above we can conclude that there was a problem because .... A. the writer couldn't contact his friend B. the writer's friend was in the clothes section C. the writer and his friend couldn't ride the motorcycle D. the writer and his friend decided to go to the department store READING 5 : Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12, 1809. He came from a wealthy family and never had to work. He studied medicine and theology. In

1831 he graduated from University of Cambridge with a degree of theology. He began a career as a scientist quite by chance. On December 27,1831, 22 years old Charles Darwin joined the crew of the HMS Beagle as a naturalist.The five years expedition collected hydrographic, geologic, and meteorologic data from South America and many other regions around the world. Darwin's own observation on this voyage led to his theory of natural selection. Charles Darwin was greatly influenced by the geologist Adam Sedgwick and naturalist John Henslow in his development of the theory of natural selection, which was to become the foundation concept supporting the theory of evolution. Darwin's theory holds that environmental effects lead to varying degrees of reproductive success in individuals and groups of organisms. Natural selection tends to promote adaptation in organisms when necessary for survival. This revolutionary theory was published in 1859 in Darwin's now famous On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.

(Sumber Text dari soal UN SMP/MTS 2014) 15. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution believed that .... A. people could defend themselves naturally B. environment affected natural election C. organism needed adaptation to survive D. people and nature supported to each other 16. How was Darwin's theory of natural selection developed? A. Adapted by the necessary for survival. B. Influenced by his collection. C. Supported the effect of environment. D. Influenced by John Henslow. 17. The famous Darwin theory was published based on .... A. theories developed by other scientists B. the influence of organisms adaptation in survival living C. the success of his observation supported by geologist and naturalist D. his expedition and natural observation data a scientist READING 6 : Alfred Bernhard Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, innovator, and ornament manufacturer. He was the inventor of dynamite. He also owned Bofors, which he had redirected from its previous role as primarily an iron and steel producer to a major manufacturer of cannons and other ornaments. He held 355 different patents, dynamite being the most famous. In his last will, he used his enormous fortune to institute the Nobel Prizes. The synthetic element nobelium was named after him. He was the third son of Immanuel Nobel and Andriette Ahlsell Nobel. Born in Stckholm on 21 October 1833, he went with my family to Saint Petersburg in 1842, where his father invented modern plywood. He studied chemistry with Professor Nikolay Nickolaevich Zinin. When he was 18, he went to the United States to study chemistry for four years and worked for a short period under John Ericsson, who designed the American Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Returning to Sweden, with his father after bankruptcy of his family business, he then devoted himself to the study of explosives, and especially to the save manufacture and use of nitroglycerine (discovered in 1847 by Acanio Sobrero, one of his fellow students under Theophile-Jules Pelouze at the University of Turin). A big explosion occurred on 2 September 1864 at his factory in Heleneborg in Stockholm, killing five people. Among them was his younger brother, Emil. The foundations of the Nobel Prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving much of his wealth for its establishment. Since 1901, the prize has honoured men and women for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and for work in peace.

(Sumber Text dari soal UN SMP/MTS 2014) 18. Where did Alfred Nobel work with John Ericsson? a. In Sweden b. In the USA c. In Stockholm d. In Heleneborg

19. What is the main idea of paragraph 2? a. Alfred Nobel devoted himself to the study of chemistry b. His success with explosive finally led to the 1864 tragedy c. A big explosion in Heleneborg in Stockholm killed many people d. A big explosion destroyed his factory in Heleneborg Stockholm 20. What was Bofor’s main business under Alfred Nobel? a. It manufactured cannons and other ornaments b. It designed the ironclad monitor c. It produced iron and steel d. It produced dynamite READING 7 : DR. ABDULRAHMAN SALEH 1909-1947 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 Aeroclub, and co-founded theVerenigde 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.

(Sumber Text dari soal UN SMP/MTS 2014) 21. Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the title Father of Physiology because .... A. he was a lecturer in the Medical faculty of the University of Indonesia B. he was a lecturer as well as a doctor C. he had significant contribution in physiology D. he was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia E. he was a professor in physiology 22. The main idea of the first paragraph is that Abdulrachman Saleh ... A. had his own medical practice, B. studied at the medical school in STOVIA. C. became a doctor because of his family. D. started his career as a doctor in STOVIA. 23. Besides medicine, Abdulrachman also had a special interest in .... A. laboratorium assistance B. student organizations C. aeroplane designing D. broadcasting