Recount text adalah jenis teks yang menceritakan kembali pengalaman atau peristiwa yang terjadi di masa lampau secara kronologis. Untuk siswa kelas 10 SMA, memahami recount text sangat penting karena sering muncul dalam ujian dan melatih kemampuan reading comprehension.

Artikel ini menyediakan 15 contoh soal recount text kelas 10 pilihan ganda dan jawaban lengkap dengan pembahasan.

Jenis-jenis Recount Text

Jenis Penjelasan Contoh
Personal Recount Pengalaman pribadi My holiday, My first day
Factual Recount Laporan kejadian Accident report, News report
Historical Recount Peristiwa sejarah Biography, Historical events
Imaginative Recount Cerita imajinatif Story from character’s view

15 Contoh Soal Pilihan Ganda

Text 1: A Trip to Bali

Read the text below to answer questions 1-5.

A Trip to Bali

Last summer vacation, my family and I went to Bali for a week. We stayed at a beautiful resort near Sanur Beach. It was our first time visiting the island, and we were very excited about the trip.

On the first day, we visited Tanah Lot Temple. The temple was built on a large rock in the sea. We arrived in the afternoon to watch the sunset. The view was absolutely breathtaking. The sky turned orange and red as the sun slowly disappeared into the horizon. We took many photos and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere.

The next day, we went to Ubud to see the rice terraces and visit the Sacred Monkey Forest. The terraces were stunning with their green layers of rice fields. At the Monkey Forest, we saw hundreds of monkeys living freely in their natural habitat. Some monkeys were very friendly and came close to us, but we were careful not to feed them as it was prohibited.

On the third day, we tried water sports at Tanjung Benoa Beach. I tried parasailing for the first time, and it was thrilling! From high above, I could see the beautiful coastline and the clear blue water. My younger brother tried banana boat, and he loved it.

Before returning home, we visited the traditional art market in Sukawati. We bought some souvenirs, including beautiful batik cloth, wooden handicrafts, and Balinese coffee. It was an unforgettable holiday, and I hope we can visit Bali again someday.

Question 1: What is the purpose of the text?

a. To describe Bali’s tourist attractions

b. To persuade readers to visit Bali

c. To retell the writer’s holiday experience in Bali

d. To explain how to travel to Bali

e. To give information about Balinese culture

Answer: c. To retell the writer’s holiday experience in Bali Pembahasan: Tujuan recount text adalah menceritakan kembali pengalaman, dalam hal ini pengalaman liburan ke Bali.

Question 2: When did the writer visit Bali?

a. Last weekend

b. Last summer vacation

c. Last month

d. Last year

e. Last winter

Answer: b. Last summer vacation Pembahasan: Kalimat pertama: “Last summer vacation, my family and I went to Bali.”

Question 3: What did the writer do on the first day?

a. Visited Ubud

b. Went to Sanur Beach

c. Visited Tanah Lot Temple

d. Tried water sports

e. Went shopping

Answer: c. Visited Tanah Lot Temple Pembahasan: “On the first day, we visited Tanah Lot Temple.”

Question 4: Why were visitors not allowed to feed the monkeys?

a. The monkeys were dangerous

b. It was prohibited

c. The monkeys were sleeping

d. There was no food

e. The text doesn’t mention it

Answer: b. It was prohibited Pembahasan: “…we were careful not to feed them as it was prohibited.”

Question 5: What is the reorientation of the text?

a. The first paragraph

b. The second paragraph

c. The third paragraph

d. The fourth paragraph e. The last paragraph

Answer: e. The last paragraph Pembahasan: Paragraf terakhir berisi kesimpulan dan perasaan penulis (reorientation).

Text 2: My First Day at Senior High School

Read the text below to answer questions 6-10.

My First Day at Senior High School

I still remember my first day at senior high school. It was both exciting and nerve-wracking. I woke up early that morning, at 5:00 AM, because I didn’t want to be late.

After getting ready, my father drove me to school. When we arrived, the school yard was already crowded with students. Some were gathering in groups, chatting and laughing with their friends. Others looked as nervous as I was. I took a deep breath and walked toward my classroom.

My homeroom teacher, Mrs. Sari, was already in the classroom. She greeted us warmly and asked us to introduce ourselves one by one. When it was my turn, my heart was beating fast. I stood up and said, “Good morning, everyone. My name is Dina. I’m from SMP 5 Jakarta. My hobbies are reading and playing badminton.” Everyone clapped, and I felt relieved.

During the break, I tried to make friends. I approached a girl sitting alone and introduced myself. Her name was Maya, and she was also feeling nervous. We started talking and found out that we had many things in common. By the end of the break, we had become friends.

The first day ended with an orientation program. The senior students showed us around the school and explained the rules. They were friendly and helpful, which made me feel more comfortable.

When I got home, my mother asked me about my first day. I told her everything, and she was happy that I had made a new friend. Although I was exhausted, I felt excited about going to school the next day.

Question 6: What is the text about?

a. The writer’s holiday

b. The writer’s first day at senior high school

c. The writer’s favorite teacher

d. A school orientation program

e. How to make friends

Answer: b. The writer’s first day at senior high school Pembahasan: Judul dan isi teks menceritakan hari pertama di SMA.

Question 7: How did the writer feel on the first day?

a. Only excited

b. Only nervous

c. Excited and nervous

d. Sad and disappointed

e. Angry and frustrated

Answer: c. Excited and nervous Pembahasan: “It was both exciting and nerve-wracking.”

Question 8: What did the writer do during the break?

a. Stayed in the classroom

b. Went home

c. Tried to make friends

d. Met the teacher e. Slept

Answer: c. Tried to make friends Pembahasan: “During the break, I tried to make friends.”

Question 9: Who is Maya?

a. The writer’s old friend

b. The writer’s teacher

c. A new friend the writer made on the first day

d. The writer’s sister e. A senior student

Answer: c. A new friend the writer made on the first day Pembahasan: “By the end of the break, we had become friends.”

Question 10: What tense is mainly used in the text?

a. Simple present tense

b. Simple past tense

c. Present continuous tense

d. Future tense

e. Present perfect tense

Answer: b. Simple past tense Pembahasan: Recount text menggunakan simple past tense (was, woke up, drove, arrived, etc.).

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Text 3: The Accident

Read the text below to answer questions 11-15.

The Accident

Yesterday afternoon, I witnessed a serious accident on Jalan Sudirman. I was walking home from school when I heard a loud crash. I immediately turned around and saw two cars that had collided at the intersection.

One car, a red sedan, had crashed into the side of a white SUV. The front of the sedan was badly damaged, and smoke was coming from the engine. The driver of the sedan, a middle-aged man, was still inside the car and appeared to be injured. The driver of the SUV, a woman, had gotten out of her car and was making a phone call, probably to the police or an ambulance.

Within minutes, a crowd had gathered around the accident scene. Some people were taking photos with their phones, while others were trying to help. A young man approached the sedan and carefully helped the injured driver get out of the car. The man was bleeding from a cut on his forehead but was conscious.

Soon, we heard the sirens of an ambulance and police cars. The paramedics arrived and immediately attended to the injured driver. They put him on a stretcher and took him to the ambulance. The police started directing traffic and asking witnesses what they had seen.

I told the police officer what I had witnessed. He took notes and thanked me for my cooperation. The accident reminded me of how important it is to be careful on the road, especially at busy intersections.

Question 11: What kind of recount text is this?

a. Personal recount

b. Factual recount

c. Historical recount

d. Imaginative recount

e. Biographical recount

Answer: b. Factual recount Pembahasan: Teks ini melaporkan kejadian faktual (kecelakaan) yang disaksikan penulis.

Question 12: Where did the accident happen?

a. At school

b. At home

c. On Jalan Sudirman

d. At the hospital

e. At the police station

Answer: c. On Jalan Sudirman Pembahasan: “I witnessed a serious accident on Jalan Sudirman.”

Question 13: What was the condition of the sedan driver?

a. He was fine

b. He was injured but conscious

c. He was unconscious

d. He had died

e. He ran away

Answer: b. He was injured but conscious Pembahasan: “The man was bleeding from a cut on his forehead but was conscious.”

Question 14: Who helped the injured driver get out of the car?

a. The police

b. The paramedics

c. A young man from the crowd

d. The writer

e. The SUV driver

Answer: c. A young man from the crowd Pembahasan: “A young man approached the sedan and carefully helped the injured driver get out.”

Question 15: What lesson did the writer learn from the accident?

a. Don’t drive a car

b. Always bring a phone

c. Be careful on the road

d. Don’t walk on the street

e. Call the police immediately

Answer: c. Be careful on the road Pembahasan: “The accident reminded me of how important it is to be careful on the road.”

Perbedaan Recount dengan Narrative

Aspek Recount Text Narrative Text
Tujuan Menceritakan kembali Menghibur
Struktur Orientation-Events-Reorientation Orientation-Complication-Resolution
Konflik Tidak ada konflik Ada konflik/masalah
Fakta/Fiksi Biasanya fakta Biasanya fiksi
Contoh My holiday Cinderella story

Strategi Membaca Recount Text

1. Preview

Baca judul dan paragraf pertama untuk gambaran umum.

2. Identify Timeline

Buat mental timeline dari urutan kejadian.

3. Note Key Events

Catat peristiwa-peristiwa penting.

4. Understand Emotion

Pahami perasaan atau pendapat penulis.

5. Check Reorientation

Paragraf akhir sering berisi moral atau kesimpulan.

Kesimpulan

Soal recount text kelas 10 pilihan ganda menguji kemampuan memahami pengalaman atau peristiwa masa lalu yang diceritakan secara kronologis. Untuk sukses:

  • Pahami struktur: Orientation, Events, Reorientation
  • Kenali jenis recount text
  • Perhatikan past tense dan time connectives
  • Fokus pada urutan kejadian
  • Pahami detail dan emosi penulis

Recount text berbeda dari narrative karena fokus pada pengalaman nyata tanpa konflik dramatis. Dengan 15 soal dari tiga teks berbeda, siswa sudah memiliki fondasi baik untuk ujian.

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