2. A recount text consists of three main parts:
- Orientation
This part introduces the scene.
- Events
This part retells what happened.
- Re-orientation (optional)
This part tells the writer's comment about the events that happened.
3. An example of a recount:
Orientation- introduce the scene
Yusuf went to Marina circuit in the morning to join a car race.
Events- retell what happened
He arrived at seven and directly checked up his engine. The race started at eight. At first he led the race, but it wasn't long because suddenly another car hit his car from behind. He lost the race and his car was broken.
Re-Orientation- tells the writer's comment about the events that happened
He was very disappointed.
4. Past Tense is mostly used in a recount text.
PRACTISE
Read the following text to answer questions 1-5.
Yusuf went to Marina circuit in the morning to join a car race.
He arrived at seven and directly checked up his engine. The race started at eight. At first he led the race, but it wasn't long because suddenly another car hit his car from behind. He lost the race and his car was broken.
He was very disappointed.
1. Why did Yusuf go to the circuit?
a. to watch his friend racing.
b. to check his engine.
c. to join a car race.
d. to hit other cars.
2. What was the first thing Yusuf did when he arrived at the circuit?
a. checking up his engine.
b. leading the race.
c. starting the race.
d. losing the race.
3. Why did Yusuf lose the race?
a. because he lost his car.
b. because he was hit by another car.
c. becuase his car was stolen.
d. because he was disappointed.
4. How did Yusuf feel?
a. cheerful.
b. excited.
c. happy.
d. upset.
5. What is the purpose of the writer writing the text?
a. to persuade the readers to go to Marina circuit.
b. to inform the readers about Yusuf's hobby.
c. to tell the past events happened to Yusuf.
d. to describe the Marina circuit.
Read the following text to answer questions 6-10
On Saturday, October 23rd, I went to Sarah's birthday party. I was very excited. I went there with George and Tina. We wore fancy dress because it was a fancy dress party. I wore a ghost costume, Tina became Xena, the warrior princess, and George was a vampire.
The party started at 7. First, we sang "Happy Birthday". Then, Sarah blew the candles. After that, we ate some food and drank coke.
Later on, we did some games. Everybody enjoyed them. I cheered so hard that I nearly lost my voice. While we were playing "Hide and Seek", the lights suddenly went out. Some girls screamed because they were afraid of the dark. Fortunately, it didn't take long. In ten minutes, the lights went on again, and we continued the games.
Before the party was over, the MC announced the best costume of the party. George got the first prize. He looked so happy.
Finally, my dad arrived to take me home. I was so tired, but happy.
6. Whom did the writer go to the party with
a. Xena and the vampire
b. Sarah and her friends
c. George and Tina
d. His parents
7. When did the guests enjoy the games?
a. After the announcement of the best costume
b. At the beginning of the party
c. Soon after they arrived
d. After having meals
8. What happened with the lights when the guests were playing "Hide and Seek"?
a. It went out.
b. It dimmed.
c. It worked so well.
d. It shone brightly.
9. Who won the best costume?
a. The writer
b. George
c. Sarah
d. Tina
10. From the text we know that a fancy dress party is ....
a. A party for rich people
b. A party in which the host looks very nice
c. A party in which the place is very fancy
d. A party in which the guests are wearing special costumes
11. "George got the first prize." (paragraph 4)
The underlined word means...
a. Award
b. Price
c. Place
d. Fund