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
1. What is the possible relation between the sender and the
recipient?
A. Relatives
B. Employers
C. Friends
D. Siblings
E. Employees
2. “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
PERSONAL LETTER 2
Jl. Plamboyan No. 89 Pemalang
2nd Pebruary 2009
Dear Intan
Intan, sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. We moved into a
new apartment last month and we’ve been really busy getting
settled.
It’s a nice apartment. It is bigger than our old one. It’s big so there
are a lot of rooms to work in. It has a big living room, two bedrooms
and two bathrooms. Another thing I like is the kitchen.
The apartment is on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. There’s
also a shopping centre just down the street with a supermarket,
some quite good restaurants and some stores.
We really enjoy living here. Do come over and have a look next time
you are in the town. I’ll wait.
Love
Shinta
3. What is the letter about?
A. Shinta’s room.
B. Intan and Shinta’s apartment
C. Shinta’s business
D shopping centre near Shinta’s apartment
E. Shinta’s new apartment
4. Why hasn’t Shinta written a letter to Intan for so long?
A. Because she was busy getting settled
B. Because she enjoyed living in an apartment
C. Because she was reluctant
D. Because she had to move into an apartment
E. Because she lived in an apartment
PERSONAL LETTER 3
Dear Susan,
It feels like such a long time since the last time I saw you. I know it’s
only been several weeks since I saw you. So far my summer has
been great!
I spend my all my weekends at the beach. I am getting a nice tan
and you can no longer say I am paler than you. I have been playing
lots of volleyball, surfing and building a nice collection of sea shells.
Just this past week-end I took second place in a sandcastle building
contest!
On the weekdays I work. I drive an ice cream truck around and sell
ice cream to the kids. It is so cool. It is a combination of the two
things I love most, ice cream and kids. The pay isn’t too great but I
love the job so much.
I hope the summer’s been going well for you too. There’s only a
month and a half left in summer vacation and after that it’s back to
school. Would you like to meet up some time before school starts?
Your friend,
Signature
P.S. John Austin.
5. The letter shows about ...
A. Spending time in summer
B. Happiness someone who meet her friends soon
C. The poor students in summer vacation
D. How to finished summer vacation
E. Missing old friend in summer
6. What is writer do on the weekdays?
A. She is getting a nice tan
B. Drive an ice cream truck around and sell ice cream
C. Spend her time with working
D. Playing lots of volleyball and surfing
E. Building a nice collection of sea shells
PERSONAL LETTER 4
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
7. 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 (Jawaban Benar)
D. He appreciated Igon’s help
E. His friends are all well prepared
8. “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
9. “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
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
10. 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
11. 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
Dear Aunt Nisa
Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final
examination. A week ago I succeeded to join in a senior high school
English competition. Last night my parents promised to send me to
a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my
scores in English are good, they’ll send me to a foreign university.
Great, isn’t it? I’ll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician like
you, Aunty.
Well, that’s all for now. Looking forward to having your news.
Love
Dewi
12. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To inform some good news
B. To describe the writer’s school
C. To retell the writer’s experience
D. To entertain the reader with a joke
E. To persuade her aunt
13. What did ‘s parents promise her?
A. To make her a pediatrician
B. To send her to an English course
C. To send her to a senior high school
D. To make her pass the final examination
E. To meet her to her aunt
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
14. On what day Linda going to arrive home?
A. Thursday
B. Friday
C. Saturday
D. Sunday
E. Monday
15. 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
