Example of recount teks

 A.Definisi and purpose

Recount text is a text that will tell an experience in the past chronologically. The following are several examples of recount text

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B. Examples of recount texts

1.

      Travel on the Train for the First Time

Last year, I was Eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years So, I would live alone there and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check-in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me some directions to check-in. After that I entered the train and sat on the chair.

I listened to the song and I really enjoy when I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train , I finally arrived in Yogyakarta. I would start my new life in Yogyakarta. I was really excited to start my new adventure to the new city.

2.

     Trip to the National Zoo and Aquarium

Yesterday, my family and I went to the National Zoo and Aquarium to visit the new Snow Cubs and the other animals.

In the morning, when we got to the Zoo and Aquarium there was a great big line, so we had to wait awhile to get in.

After we entered the zoo, we went straight to the enclosure for the Snow Cubs. My brother and I were so excited to see them. They were so cute and playful.

At lunchtime Dad decided to cook a bbq. He cooked sausages so we could have sausage sandwiches. Mum forgot the tomato sauce so we had to eat them plain.

In the afternoon, we visited the aquarium. My brother was excited to see the sharks and the tropical fish. At the end of the day when we left we were going to go and get ice cream but we decided we were too tired so we drove straight home.

3.

                Came Late to School

Last Wednesday, I came late to my school because I played playstation until 2.00 am in the night. Because I woke up late.

I woke up about 6.30 am and the class would begin at 7.00 am. I ran to bathroom to take a bath. I usually had breakfast after taking a bath, but on that day I did not do that.

I always went to school by my motorcycle. But on that day, I forgot where I put the key. So, I went to the school by public transportation. It took me a longer time. I arrived at school at 7.15 am, I ran to my class but I saw my teacher had stood in front of the class to teach. I entered my class and of course my teacher was angry at me because I came late.

It was my bad experience and I hoped I would not do that again.