Listening to a Recount Text

Summary

This listening test features two dialogues where the speakers, Emery and Carla, share their holiday experiences. Emery recalls his trip to his grandparents' house, where he enjoyed outdoor activities but had an embarrassing moment falling into a river. Carla talks about her trip to Lampung, highlighting a fun visit to Clara Beach, a mall outing, and her visit to Waycampus, where she was amazed by trained elephants. Both dialogues include questions about the experiences shared, testing the listener's comprehension.

Takeaways

• 😀 The dialogues focus on two individuals sharing their holiday experiences.
• 😀 Emery went to visit their grandparents' house in their hometown after moving to Jakarta.
• 😀 On the first day, Emery enjoyed riding a bicycle with their grandfather around the village, admiring the views of a big mountain and rice fields.
• 😀 Emery had an embarrassing moment when they slipped and fell into a river while trying to wash their face, which made the local children laugh.
• 😀 After falling into the river, Emery decided not to swim again with their sister because they were shy about meeting the children who laughed at them.
• 😀 Emery spent time helping their grandmother collect eggs, milk cows, and pick vegetables and fruits from the farm.
• 😀 Emery stayed for a week at their grandparents' house, which was a memorable and exciting holiday.
• 😀 Carla's trip to Lampung involved staying at a hotel and visiting Clara Beach, where she and her family enjoyed swimming, playing on the sand, and riding a banana boat.
• 😀 On the second day of Carla's trip, the family visited a mall, where they bought souvenirs and enjoyed a variety of activities, including playing in a time zone arcade.
• 😀 Carla's most unforgettable moment was when she saw an elephant at Waycampus performing math tricks and other skills, highlighting the intelligence of the animals.

Q & A

What was Emery's first experience like when he visited his grandparents' hometown?

Emery had a fun and memorable experience, including riding a bicycle with his grandfather, enjoying beautiful views of the mountains and rice fields, and visiting a clean river. However, he had an embarrassing moment when he slipped and fell into the river.

Why did Emery feel embarrassed during his visit to the river?

Emery felt embarrassed because he slipped and fell into the river while trying to wash his face, and all the children around laughed at him.

What did Emery do after his embarrassing fall into the river?

After falling into the river, Emery returned to his grandparents' house with wet clothes, feeling embarrassed. He decided not to swim in the river again.

What activities did Emery do with his grandmother during his holiday?

Emery spent time with his grandmother collecting eggs, milking cows, picking vegetables, and picking fruits from the farm.

How long did Emery stay at his grandparents' house, and what was his overall impression of the holiday?

Emery stayed at his grandparents' house for a week, and he found the holiday exciting and unforgettable, especially the moment he fell into the river.

What was Carla's favorite part of her trip to Lampung?

Carla's favorite part of the trip was visiting Waycampus, where she saw elephants trained to do various tricks, including counting and solving simple math problems.

What activities did Carla and her family do on the first day of their trip to Lampung?

On the first day, Carla and her family visited Clara Beach, where they swam in the ocean, played on the sand, and rode a banana boat. Carla's father also rented a banana boat for a ride.

What did Carla's family do on the second day of their trip?

On the second day, Carla’s family toured around the city by car, visiting a mall where her brother bought toys, and her family enjoyed some shopping, including purchasing traditional clothes and banana chips.

What activities did Carla and her family do after having lunch at the mall?

After lunch, Carla and her family visited a gift shop, where her mother bought traditional clothes and snacks. They also enjoyed some leisure time and shopping.

What was Carla's most unforgettable moment during her trip?

Carla's most unforgettable moment was visiting Waycampus, where she watched elephants perform tricks such as counting and solving simple math questions, which amazed her.