Recount Text

My Life Journey

A short recount text by Agus Bagyo

My name is Agus Bagyo. I was born on August 19th, 1976, in Cluwuk Village, Tulis, Batang, Central Java. I am the first son of Wastono and Arni, who worked as small farmers. I grew up in a simple family with one sister and two brothers; sadly, my youngest brother passed away when he was only three years old.

I began my education at the primary school in my village and studied there for six years. After completing primary school in 1991, I continued my studies at SMP Negeri 1 Tulis. I spent three years there and graduated in 1993. In the same year, I registered and was accepted at SMA Negeri 1 Pekalongan. After three years, I graduated from high school.

After finishing high school, I continued my higher education at Sebelas Maret University in Solo, joining the English Department, Faculty of Letters. I graduated from the university in March 2001.

After graduating, I worked as an honorary teacher at SMK Negeri 1 Batang for six years. Later, I was accepted as a civil servant teacher at the same school and have been serving there as an English teacher up to the present.

Comprehension Test — Implicit Information

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1. Why did the writer likely choose to become an English teacher?

A. Because he wanted to follow his parents’ career. B. Because he studied English during university. C. Because his siblings were also teachers. D. Because he lived in Pekalongan. E. Because he could not find another job.

2. What does the text suggest about the writer’s early life?

A. He grew up in a wealthy and well-known family. B. He lived in an urban area with many facilities. C. He spent his childhood in a simple village environment. D. He traveled abroad frequently during school years. E. He received private education at home.

3. Why did the writer most likely feel proud when he became a civil servant teacher?

A. Because he finally worked in another school. B. Because he completed his studies earlier than expected. C. Because he had waited many years before being accepted officially. D. Because he wanted to change his profession. E. Because teaching was not difficult for him.

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