Mengenal 12 Teks Bahasa Inggris dengan Mudah (Chapter 3)

RECOUNT TEXT

Defenition of recount text

Recount text merupakan jenis teks yang menceritakan kembali tentang kejadian masa lalu atau pengalaman.

Social function of recount text

Tujuan komunikasi dari Recount Text adalah untuk menceritakan kembali, mendokumentasikan kejadian dan memberikan informasi serta menghibur pembaca.

Language features of recount text

Adapun ciri-ciri kebahasaan dari teks recount, yaitu:

1. Menggunakan Specific Participant. Recount text harus menyebutkan tokoh secara specifik, tidak boleh secara umum, contoh I, Andi (nama tokoh yang diceritakan) serta tempat harus dinyatakan secara jelas misalnya, Dato Beach
2. Teks ini menceritakan kejadian yang sudah lewat, sehingga kalimat yang digunakan Simple Past Tense.
3. Menggunakan Adverb of Time yang menunjukkan masa lampau, contoh Yesterday, Last Year, Two days ago, dan lain sebagainya. Serta menggunakan Adverb of Sequence yang menunjukkan urutan kejadian, seperti First, then, after that.

Generic structure of recount text

Struktur teks dari recount text adalah orientation, series of events, reorientation.

Orientation

Bagian ini merupakan pendahuluan dari teks yang berisi pengenalan karakter (siapa yang terlibat), dimana dan kapan kejadiannya.

Series of Events

Bagian kedua merupakan isi dari teks, yakni serangkaian kejadian secara berurutan yang terjadi atau yang dialami penulis. Contoh, jika teksnya menceritakan pengalaman penulis berlibur ke pantai, maka penulis menceritakan kejadian mulai dari berangkat sampai kembali.

Reorientation

Bagian akhir dari teks ini kesimpulan, pesan, kesan, atau komentar (perasaan) penulis terhadap pengalaman yang dialami. Contoh, penulis menceritakan pengalamannya berkunjung ke pantai dan bertemu dengan temannya yang sudah lama lost contact. Mereka sangat senang bisa bertemu kembali.

Types of recount text

Recount text memiliki beberapa jenis yaitu:

• Personal Recount

Personal recount text adalah salah satu jenis teks yang bertujuan untuk menceritakan mengenai pengalaman pribadi penulis. Personal recount adalah jenis paling umum yang sering ditemukan dalam penulisan recount.

• Factual Recount

Factual recount text merupakan cerita untuk menyajikan laporan terkait peristiwa yang terjadi berdasarkan fakta .

• Imaginative Recount

Imaginative recount adalah teks yang biasa digunakan seseorang sebagai cerita dari peristiwa imajinatif yang dialami oleh seseorang. Contohnya recount text yang menceritakan pengalaman penulis mengenai khayalan yang ia dapat dari mimpi.

• Historical Recount

Historical recount text merupakan jenis recount yang isinya menceritakan kembali suatu peristiwa sejarah.

Example of recount text

1.Holiday In Malino

I spent my last holiday in Malino, South Sulawesi with my friends. On the first day, I arrived at Villa at 12.00 after a 4 hour trip with a bus. After I arrived, I decided to take a shower and rest for a while. Then, I followed a trip with our guide to explore a Malino. On the next morning, we go to Malino Highlands. We had fun, we also ate good food. On the last day, I went shopping for some souvenirs. After that, I returned to Makassar. We arrived in Makassar at 19.00. I had a wonderful experience in Malino. It was the best trip of my life.
2. A Total Solar Eclipse
On November 5th, 2023, a total solar eclipse occurred over several parts of South America. This rare astronomical event was visible in regions of Chile and Argentina. The eclipse began at 10:00 AM local time and reached its peak totality at 11:30 AM, lasting for approximately 2 minutes.
Thousands of people gathered at designated viewing spots to witness this spectacular natural phenomenon. Scientists and astronomy enthusiasts had been preparing for this event for months, and they set up telescopes and observation equipment to study the eclipse’s effects on the surrounding environment.
During the eclipse, the moon completely blocked the sun, casting a shadow over the landscape and causing a noticeable drop in temperature. Birds and wildlife became momentarily disoriented, and the sudden darkness created a surreal atmosphere.
Observers marveled at the corona, the sun’s outer atmosphere, which became visible during totality. It was an awe-inspiring moment for all those in attendance, and many people captured the eclipse through photography and video recordings.

The event concluded as the moon continued its path, gradually revealing the sun. Scientists collected valuable data, and the general public experienced a rare and memorable celestial event.
The next total solar eclipse in this region is expected in several years, making this event a remarkable and scientifically significant occurrence.

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EXERCISES

Choose the best answer based on the following text for question 1 

Last year was the best experience I’ve ever got. I was the first winner of singing competition

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the D-day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared healthy food for me. They also gave me motivation to believe in myself.

That’s why winning singing competition meant so much to me.

1. Who helped the writer to practice?

A.The writer’s friends
B. The writer’s fans
C. The writer’s family
D. The writer’s parents

Jawaban: D

The following text for question 2

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home. In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched until I felt boring. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.

2. What did the writer feel about the holiday?

A.He felt satisfied
B. He felt glad
C. He felt annoyed
D. He felt happy

Jawaban: C

This text is for question number 3-5

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated. On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

3.  The text above mainly discusses about……..

A. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
B. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan
D. the writer’s impression about the guide
E. the writer’s impression about Borobudur 

Jawaban: A
 
4. The text is written in the form of a/an………

A. recount
B. narrative
C. report
D. anecdote
E. spoof

Jawaban: A

5. The purpose of the text is to……….

A. tell past events
B. entertain readers
C. describe the smugglers
D. report an event to the police
E. inform readers about events of the day

Jawaban: A

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Kreator : Sitti Aman