SRIPOKU.COM - Menghadapi ujian Sumatif Akhir Semester (SAS), penguasaan materi naskah lampau atau recount text menjadi salah satu poin krusial bagi siswa kelas 8 SMP dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris.
Jenis teks ini menuntut pemahaman mendalam terkait kronologi peristiwa masa lalu serta penggunaan Past Tense.
Sebagai bahan latihan mandiri di rumah, berikut disajikan 30 contoh soal pilihan ganda komprehensif yang dirangkum lengkap beserta terjemahan teks dan kunci jawabannya.
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Soal latihan Recount Text di bawah ini dibagi berdasarkan 3 jenis tema yang paling sering keluar dalam ujian kelas 8 SMP: Pengalaman Pribadi (Personal Experience), Liburan Sekolah (School Holiday), dan Peristiwa Sejarah/Tokoh (Historical Event/Biography).
Read the text below to answer questions 1 to 5!
Last Tuesday was a very busy day for me. In the morning, I woke up late because I forgot to set my alarm clock. I ran to the bathroom and took a quick shower. I didn't even have time to eat my breakfast. I rode my bicycle as fast as I could to school. When I arrived at the school gate, it was already closed. Luckily, my teacher, Mr. Adi, saw me and let me in. However, I had to clean the teacher's room after school as a punishment. It was an exhausting day, but it taught me to be more disciplined.
Terjemahan Teks:
Hari Selasa lalu adalah hari yang sangat sibuk bagi saya. Di pagi hari, saya bangun kesiangan karena lupa menyetel jam beker. Saya berlari ke kamar mandi dan mandi dengan cepat. Saya bahkan tidak punya waktu untuk menyantap sarapan. Saya mengendarai sepeda secepat yang saya bisa ke sekolah. Ketika saya sampai di gerbang sekolah, gerbangnya sudah tertutup. Beruntung, guru saya, Pak Adi, melihat saya dan mengizinkan saya masuk. Namun, saya harus membersihkan ruang guru setelah pulang sekolah sebagai hukuman. Itu adalah hari yang melelahkan, tetapi itu mengajari saya untuk menjadi lebih disiplin.
(1.) What is the writer's main intention in writing the text?
A. To report a school facility.
B. To tell the writer's experience on a busy day.
C. To persuade the readers to buy an alarm clock.
D. To explain how to clean the teacher's room.
Kunci Jawaban : B. To tell the writer's experience on a busy day.
(2.) Why did the writer wake up late last Tuesday?
A. Because he stayed up late watching TV.
B. Because his bicycle was broken.
C. Because he forgot to set his alarm clock.
D. Because he had no breakfast.
Kunci Jawaban : C. Because he forgot to set his alarm clock.
(3.) What did the writer do to reach the school quickly?
A. He walked slowly.
B. He rode his bicycle as fast as he could.
C. He took a public bus.
D. He asked his father to drive him.
Kunci Jawaban : B. He rode his bicycle as fast as he could.
(4.) What was the punishment given to the writer?
A. He had to stand in front of the class.
B. He had to go home early.
C. He had to clean the teacher's room after school.
D. He was not allowed to join the exam.
Kunci Jawaban : C. He had to clean the teacher's room after school.
(5.) "It was an exhausting day..." The underlined word has the same meaning as...
A. Very fun
B. Extremely tiring
C. So happy
D. Wonderful
Kunci Jawaban : B. Extremely tiring
Read the text below to answer questions 6 to 10!
When I was ten years old, my father bought me a new camera. I was so excited that I decided to take photos of everything around our garden. I saw a beautiful butterfly resting on a flower. I walked slowly toward it so I wouldn't scare it away. I focused the lens and took a shot. Suddenly, I tripped over a big stone and fell onto the grass. Fortunately, the camera was safe, but my knee was scratched. Although it hurt a bit, I felt very happy because the picture of the butterfly turned out perfect.
Terjemahan Teks:
Ketika saya berusia sepuluh tahun, ayah saya membelikan saya sebuah kamera baru. Saya sangat gembira sehingga saya memutuskan untuk mengambil foto segala sesuatu di sekitar kebun kami. Saya melihat seekor kupu-kupu cantik sedang hinggap di atas bunga. Saya berjalan perlahan mendekatinya agar tidak membuatnya takut. Saya memfokuskan lensa dan mengambil foto. Tiba-tiba, saya tersandung sebuah batu besar dan jatuh ke atas rumput. Untungnya, kameranya aman, tetapi lutut saya tergores. Meskipun agak sakit, saya merasa sangat senang karena foto kupu-kupu itu hasilnya sempurna.
(6.) How old was the writer when he got the camera?
A. Five years old.
B. Seven years old.
C. Ten years old.
D. Twelve years old.
Kunci Jawaban : C. Ten years old.
(7.) Where did the writer try his new camera?
A. In the park.
B. In his garden.
C. At school.
D. In the bedroom.
Kunci Jawaban : B. In his garden.
(8.) What happened to the writer while taking a photo of the butterfly?
A. The butterfly bit him.
B. He dropped the camera on the stone.
C. He tripped over a big stone and fell.
D. His father scolded him.
Kunci Jawaban : C. He tripped over a big stone and fell.
(9.) How was the camera after the writer fell?
A. It was broken.
B. It was safe.
C. It was lost in the grass.
D. It was dirty.
Kunci Jawaban : B. It was safe.
(10.) "...I tripped over a big stone..." The underlined word means...
A. Tersandung
B. Melompati
C. Melempar
D. Menginjak
Kunci Jawaban : A. Tersandung
Read the text below to answer questions 11 to 15!
Last semester holiday, my family and I went to Punti Kayu Tourism Forest in Palembang. We went there by car early in the morning. When we arrived, the air felt very fresh and cool. We walked around the pine forest and took many beautiful pictures together. My younger sister was very happy when she saw some monkeys hanging on the trees. After walking around, we sat under a big tree and enjoyed our lunch that my mother had prepared. Before we went home in the afternoon, we bought some local souvenirs. It was a simple but memorable holiday for us.
Terjemahan Teks:
Liburan semester lalu, saya dan keluarga pergi ke Hutan Wisata Punti Kayu di Palembang. Kami pergi ke sana menggunakan mobil pada pagi-pagi sekali. Ketika kami tiba, udaranya terasa sangat segar dan sejuk. Kami berjalan-jalan di sekitar hutan pinus dan mengambil banyak foto indah bersama. Adik perempuan saya sangat senang ketika melihat beberapa monyet bergelantungan di pohon. Setelah berjalan-jalan, kami duduk di bawah pohon besar dan menikmati makan siang yang telah disiapkan oleh ibu saya. Sebelum pulang sore harinya, kami membeli beberapa suvenir lokal. Itu adalah liburan yang sederhana namun berkesan bagi kami.
(11.) Where did the writer and his family go last semester holiday?
A. Ampera Bridge.
B. Punti Kayu Tourism Forest.
C. Jakabaring Sport City.
D. Kemaro Island.
Kunci Jawaban : B. Punti Kayu Tourism Forest.
(12.) How did they go to the forest?
A. By bus.
B. On foot.
C. By car.
D. By motorcycle.
Kunci Jawaban : C. By car.
(13.) What made the writer's younger sister happy?
A. She ate a huge ice cream.
B. She swam in the river.
C. She saw some monkeys hanging on the trees.
D. She got a new bicycle.
Kunci Jawaban : C. She saw some monkeys hanging on the trees.
(14.) Where did the family eat their lunch?
A. In a modern restaurant.
B. Inside the car.
C. Under a big tree.
D. At home.
Kunci Jawaban : C. Under a big tree.
(15.) "It was a simple but memorable holiday..." The underlined word is opposite in meaning to...
A. Forgettable
B. Special
C. Wonderful
D. Great
Kunci Jawaban : A. Forgettable
Read the text below to answer questions 16 to 20!
Last month, my school organized a trip to a traditional pottery village in Kasongan. We left the school at 7 a.m. by bus. During the journey, we sang songs together happily. When we arrived, a professional craftsman welcomed us and showed us how to make pottery from clay. After that, we had a chance to create our own clay vases. My hands became very dirty, but I really enjoyed shaping the wet clay. Finally, we painted our pottery with bright colors. We brought our creations home as a souvenir.
Terjemahan Teks:
Bulan lalu, sekolah saya mengadakan kunjungan ke desa kerajinan gerabah tradisional di Kasongan. Kami berangkat dari sekolah jam 7 pagi menggunakan bus. Selama perjalanan, kami menyanyikan lagu bersama dengan gembira. Ketika kami tiba, seorang pengrajin profesional menyambut kami dan menunjukkan cara membuat gerabah dari tanah liat. Setelah itu, kami mendapat kesempatan untuk membuat vas tanah liat kami sendiri. Tangan saya menjadi sangat kotor, tetapi saya sangat menikmati membentuk tanah liat basah tersebut. Akhirnya, kami mewarnai gerabah kami dengan warna-warna cerah. Kami membawa pulang hasil kreasi kami sebagai suvenir.
(16.) What did the school organize last month?
A. A football competition.
B. A trip to a pottery village.
C. A camping activity.
D. A music festival.
Kunci Jawaban : B. A trip to a pottery village.
(17.) What time did the bus leave the school?
A. At 7 a.m.
B. At 7 p.m.
C. At 8 a.m.
D. At 9 a.m.
Kunci Jawaban : At 7 a.m.
(18.) Who taught the students how to make pottery?
A. The English teacher.
B. The school principal.
C. A professional craftsman.
D. The bus driver.
Kunci Jawaban : C. A professional craftsman.
(19.) What did the students make by themselves?
A. Clay vases.
B. Wooden tables.
C. Paper bags.
D. Fabric dolls.
Kunci Jawaban : A. Clay vases.
(20.) What did they do before bringing the pottery home?
A. They sold it to visitors.
B. They painted it with bright colors.
C. They broke it into pieces.
D. They hid it under the seat.
Kunci Jawaban : B. They painted it with bright colors.
Read the text below to answer questions 21 to 25!
The Battle of Surabaya was a historic event that happened on November 10, 1945. The conflict started because British troops landed in Surabaya and ordered Indonesian fighters to surrender their weapons. The Indonesian people refused the order. A brave young leader named Bung Tomo gave a fiery speech on the radio to encourage the fighters to defend the city. The battle lasted for weeks and cost many lives. Because of the incredible bravery of the Indonesian fighters, November 10th is now celebrated annually as Heroes' Day (Hari Pahlawan).
Terjemahan Teks:
Pertempuran Surabaya adalah peristiwa bersejarah yang terjadi pada tanggal 10 November 1945. Konflik tersebut dimulai karena pasukan Inggris mendarat di Surabaya dan memerintahkan para pejuang Indonesia untuk menyerahkan senjata mereka. Rakyat Indonesia menolak perintah tersebut. Seorang pemimpin muda yang berani bernama Bung Tomo menyampaikan pidato yang berapi-api di radio untuk menyemangati para pejuang dalam mempertahankan kota. Pertempuran tersebut berlangsung selama berminggu-minggu dan memakan banyak korban jiwa. Karena keberanian luar biasa dari para pejuang Indonesia, tanggal 10 November sekarang diperingati setiap tahun sebagai Hari Pahlawan.
(21.) When did the Battle of Surabaya take place?
A. On August 17, 1945.
B. On November 10, 1945.
C. On October 28, 1928.
D. On May 20, 1908.
Kunci Jawaban : B. On November 10, 1945.
(22.) Why did the conflict start based on the text?
A. Because Indonesian fighters attacked the British camp first.
B. Because British troops ordered Indonesians to surrender their weapons.
C. Because Bung Tomo closed the radio station.
D. Because the Indonesian people wanted to move to another city.
Kunci Jawaban : B. Because British troops ordered Indonesians to surrender their weapons.
(23.) What did Bung Tomo do to encourage the Indonesian fighters?
A. He bought modern weapons from another country.
B. He gave a fiery speech on the radio.
C. He left the city to hide in the forest.
D. He negotiated with the British general.
Kunci Jawaban : B. He gave a fiery speech on the radio.
(24.) What do we celebrate every November 10th to honor the event?
A. Independence Day.
B. Youth Pledge Day.
C. Heroes' Day.
D. Education Day.
Kunci Jawaban : C. Heroes' Day.
(25.) "...Indonesian fighters to surrender their weapons." The underlined word means...
A. Menggunakan
B. Menyerahkan
C. Menyembunyikan
D. Membeli
Kunci Jawaban : B. Menyerahkan
Read the text below to answer questions 26 to 30!
Ki Hajar Dewantara was born on May 2, 1889, in Yogyakarta. He came from a noble Javanese family, which allowed him to get a good education during the colonial era. He was a journalist and a political activist who criticized the Dutch government's unfair educational policies. In 1922, he founded the Taman Siswa school, which gave a chance for native Indonesian people to study. He believed that education was the ultimate weapon to achieve independence. For his massive contributions, he was named the Father of Indonesian National Education.
Terjemahan Teks:
Ki Hajar Dewantara lahir pada tanggal 2 Mei 1889 di Yogyakarta. Beliau berasal dari keluarga bangsawan Jawa, yang membuatnya bisa mendapatkan pendidikan yang baik selama era kolonial. Beliau adalah seorang jurnalis dan aktivis politik yang mengkritik kebijakan pendidikan pemerintah Belanda yang tidak adil. Pada tahun 1922, beliau mendirikan sekolah Taman Siswa, yang memberikan kesempatan bagi rakyat pribumi Indonesia untuk belajar. Beliau percaya bahwa pendidikan adalah senjata utama untuk mencapai kemerdekaan. Atas kontribusinya yang luar biasa, beliau dinobatkan sebagai Bapak Pendidikan Nasional Indonesia.
(26.) Where was Ki Hajar Dewantara born?
A. Jakarta.
B. Surabaya.
C. Yogyakarta.
D. Palembang.
Kunci Jawaban : C. Yogyakarta.
(27.) What did Ki Hajar Dewantara criticize during the colonial era?
A. The dynamic weather in Indonesia.
B. The Dutch government's unfair educational policies.
C. The construction of traditional markets.
D. The traditional farming systems.
Kunci Jawaban : B. The Dutch government's unfair educational policies.
(28.) What institution did he found in 1922?
A. Boedi Oetomo.
B. Taman Siswa school.
C. Sarekat Islam.
D. PETA organization.
Kunci Jawaban : B. Taman Siswa school.
(29.) What did he believe about education?
A. It was a waste of time and money.
B. It was only for the Dutch people.
C. It was the ultimate weapon to achieve independence.
D. It was less important than trade business.
Kunci Jawaban : C. It was the ultimate weapon to achieve independence.
(30.) "...he founded the Taman Siswa school..." The underlined word is closest in meaning to...
A. Destroyed
B. Established (mendirikan)
C. Visited
D. Closed
Kunci Jawaban : B. Established (mendirikan)
