Read and Choose the Best Answer A, B, C, D or E.

Text 1 for questions 1 – 3

24th Clinton St. Iowa City. IA. 58076

January 15th, 2016
To all Colleagues and Friends,
As those close to me know, I am not good with goodbyes so I do apologize to
those who feel offended that I have left having written only this farewell letter,
without personally shaking their hand and exchanging best wishes.
I have so many people to thank for their support and dedication that it is
impossible to personally get to see you all with the short time that was
available.
I truly am humbled to have worked with such a group of “get in and get it
happening people” and I am so proud of the achievements that you have
accomplished both in the operation and (for quite a lot of you) for your own
personal accomplishments.
To those of you that I had the opportunity to coach and or set goals for, I
commend each of you for your achievements and hope that you continue to
succeed through life journeys.
I can be contacted if required on 08159030832. I wish you all a Healthy, Safe
and Prosperous Year.
Thanks, regards and best wishes,
Bill Jones

1. Why does Bill Jones write the letter?

A. To wish good things to his colleagues
B. To inform his leaving of the office 
C. To apologize his mistakes
D. To admire his colleagues
E. To tell his new office
2. What has the writer done in the office?
A. Having trained the employees 
B. Having collaborated intensively
C. Having conducted a farewell party
D. Having supported innovative efforts
E. Having shaken hands to all his colleagues
3. “I commend each of you for your achievements” The synonym of the word
“commend” is ….
A. Improve
B. Increase
C. Enjoy
D. Effort
E. Praise 

Text 2 for questions 4 – 8

Kupang, April 2, 2018

Dear Paula,
Hello Paula, how are you? It’s been a month since l last heard from you. Well l
just wanted to tell you that I was in a hospital last week. According to the
doctor l was infected by dengue fever.
At first, I felt my body became weak then fainted when was studying in the
classroom. Then, I was taken to the hospital because of the high fever.
At the hospital, I was brought into the emergency unit. The doctor immediately
gave some treatments. Finally, l had to stay there for one week. Everyday the
doctor kept me on a drip. At the seventh day, my condition was getting better.
After the final check, the doctor gave me permission to go home. Now, I’m
okay and because of my illness, I am now more careful about keeping in my
house clean especially my room, I don’t want to get the same illness again.
OK, think that’s all from me, write to me soon ok?
Regards
Nadira
4. What is the topic of the letter above?
A. Getting Fever 
B. Went to hospital
C. The doctor recipe
D. In hospital
E. Sickness
5. What did the writer do when she felt her body became weak?
A. She bought medicine
B. She consumed the medicine
C. She took a rest all day
D. She went to hospital 
E. She does nothing
6. What was the disease that she got?
A. Stomach
B. Toothache
C. Dengue Fever 
D. Sorethroat
E. Influenza
7. Why the writer was taken to the hospital?
A. She got high fever 
B. She got diarrhea
C. She got headache
D. She got broken bones
E. She got toothache
8. How long she was taken care in the hospital?
A. Four days
B. Five days
C. Six days
D. Eight days
E. Seven days 

Text 3 for questions 9 – 12

Ubud, 7th April 2007

Dear Tamara,
Hi there. How are things with you? It’s good to know that you are doing fine in
business. Have you received my postcard?
I am now sitting in my hotel room writing a letter to you about my wonderful
holiday. I think this is the most wonderful holiday have I ever had. There are a
lot of interesting tourist objects to visit, beautiful local art and craft, tasty
traditional food, and much more. It’s Thursday today. I can’t believe this my
last day. I wish I could spend more time here. I am certain I will stay longer on
my next visit.
I’ll be home about 3 p.m. tomorrow if the flight is on time. On Monday I must
go back to work. I can’t wait to show my video to my class.
Okay, that’s all for now. Send my love to your children.
Best wishes from,
Linda
9. The letter tells us about ….
A. Linda’s holiday in Bali 
B. Tamara’s letter
C. Linda’s favorite places
D. Tamara’s plan for Bali
E. Tamara’s video documents
10. On what day Linda going to arrive home?
A. Thursday
B. Friday 
C. Saturday
D. Sunday
E. Monday
11. “… the most wonderful holiday …” The word “wonderful” has the same
meaning with ….
A. Usual
B. Awesome C. Poor
D. Hateful
E. Worse
12. The letter shows that Linda ….
A. Has not eaten the day before
B. Bought all beautiful local art
C. Has tried the traditional food 
D. Did not have nice holiday
E. Asked Tamara to join her vacancy

Text 4 for questions 13 – 16

Surabaya, 1st February 2014

Dear Igon
How are you? Hope everything is okay with you. I’m all right here.
We are going to have the national examination, aren’t we? Are you well
prepared for it? Well, to be honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for
it, especially in science. There are extra lessons in my school and I take them
all. But, I feel that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving mathematic
problems. I’m just worried that I fail the national examination. Do you have
any suggestion for me? I really appreciate your help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your buddy
Fahim
13. What does the letter tell us about?
a. Asking for a friend to teach mathematic
b. Giving a solution to a friend
c. Preparing for the national examination
d. Having extra lesson at school
e. Asking for a friend’s suggestion to solve a problem 
14. Why is Fahim worried that he may fail the national examination?
a. There are extra lessons at Fahim’s school
b. He appreciated Igon’s help
c. He will have the national examination soon
d. His friends are all well prepared
e. He is confused in solving mathematic problem 
15. “I’m still confused in solving mathematic problems.” The word “confused”
means ……
a. Unable to think clearly 
b. unable to perform well
c. unable to behave politely
d. Unable to speak fluently
e. unable to read quickly
16. “I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.” The antonym of
word “fail” is ……
a. escape
b. predict
c. success 
d. reach
e. underestimate

Text 5 for questions 17 – 20

Surabaya, 1st February 2017

Dear Nathan
How are you? Hope everything is okay with you. I’m all right here.
We are going to have the national examination, aren’t we? Are you well
prepared for it? Well, to be honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for
it, especially in Science. There are extra lessons in my school and I take them
all. But, I feel that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving Mathematic
problems. I’m just worried that I fail the national examination. Do you have
any suggestion for me? I really appreciate your help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your buddy
Rendy
17. What does the letter tell us about?
A. Asking for a friend to teach Mathematic
B. Preparing for the national examination 
C. Asking for a friend’s suggestion to solve a problem
D. Giving a solution to a friend
E. Having extra lesson at school
18. Why is Rendy worried that he may fail the national examination?
A. There are extra lessons at Rendy’s school
B. He will have the national examination soon
C. He is confused in solving Mathematic problem 
D. He appreciated Igon’s help
E. His friends are all well prepared
19. “I’m still confused in solving Mathematic problems.” The word “confused”
means …
A. Unable to think clearly 
B. Unable to speak fluently
C. Unable to perform well
D. Unable to read quickly
E. Unable to behave politely
20. “I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.” The antonym of the
word “fail” is ….
A. Escape
B. Reach
C. Predict
D. Underestimate
E. Success 

Text 6 for questions 21 – 23

Jl. Jambu 129 Bima

30th January 2017
Dear Frodi,
It was a real sorrow that I heard this morning of your great loss. I knew your
mother was ill, for your brother told me several weeks ago. However, as he at
that time did not seem to think the illness was very serious, the news of your
mother’s death came to me as a shock. You have my sincere and heartfelt
sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow. I know you will feel it deeply, for
you always thought so much of your mother and loved her so truly. I feel it also
as a personal loss to myself, for your mother was always very kind to me. Her
death must be a terrible grief to your father, too. Please assure him of my
sincere sympathy.
Words, I know, are poor comforters. “The heart knows its own sorrow”, and in
such sorrows we are always alone. However, it is not mere words when I say
that I feel with you in your sorrow.
Your sincere friend,
Jean
21. What is the possible relation between the sender and the recipient?
A. relatives
B. employers
C. friends 
D. siblings
E. employees
22. From the letter we know that ….
A. Frodi’s mother was not ill before her death 
B. Jean sent letter to Frodi several weeks ago
C. Jean was very sorrowful to send the letter to his mother
D. Jean had known Frodi’s mother before 
E. Frodi is the only child in his family
23. “You have my sincere and heartfelt sympathy, my dear fellow, in your
sorrow.” What is the closest meaning of word “sincere”?
A. real
B. caring
C. generous
D. honest 
E. curious
Text 7 for questions 24 – 25

Apt BLK 30, Eunos St. #05 – 116

Singapore 1441
2nd April 2009
Dear Liza,
I have received you letter asking me to meet you at your house this Sunday to
discuss the urgent matter you have. I regret however to say that it will not be
possible for me to see you on Sunday as I already have a previous appointment
. I shall see you on Monday next week at 5 p.m . Hoping the change of date will
be convenient to you .
Your sincerely
Daisy
24. What does the letter tell about ….
A. Liza’s problem
B. Liza’s appointment
C. Daisy’s previous letter to Liza
D. Daisy’s regret for not being able to come 
E. A meeting held at Liza’s house
25. Why did Liza ask Daisy to come to her house….
A. Liza wanted Daisy to solve her problem 
B. Daisy would discuss her problem with Liza
C. Liza persuaded Daisy to go somewhere
D. Daisy wanted to meet Liza’s family
E. Liza wanted to chat with Daisy
 Kunci Jawaban

1. B 11. B 21. C
2. A 12. C 22. A/D
3. E 13. E 23. D
4. A 14. E 24. D
5. D 15. A 25. A
6. C 16. C
7. A 17. B
8. E 18. C
9. A 19. A
B 20. E