PENILAIAN TENGAH SEMESTER

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019/2020

SMA NEGERI 2 MELIAU

PART I Answer the questions by crossing (X) a, b, c, d, or e in front of the right answer!

The following letter is for number 1-5!

Dear Johnson
Hello, Johnson. How’s life treating you? Do hope everything is okay. I
tell you what I’m writing this letter is to confirm about your invitation.
You said that I can visit you whenever I want to go to your City, Texas. I
happily accept your invitation.
Well, will it be OK if I come to your house this weekend? I plan to
spend my school holiday in Texas. It must be exciting to be in Texas
again. Besides, I want to meet Eva, Helen, your father and mother. I
just need to confirm if this coming weekend is OK. However, if you
have something to do, I really understand. Send my best regards to all
of your family that I miss so much. Hope to know your reply soon.

Yours,
1. What is Texas like according to Nowo?
Nowo A. Boring C. Confusing E. Tiring
B. Exciting D. Frightening
2. From the passage we know that Johnson….
A. has two sisters C. never visited Nowo
B. accepts Nowo’s D. ever visited Nowo
invitation E. hates Nowo
3. “If you have something to do,….”
(Paragraph 2). What does the word “you” in the sentence refer to?
A. Eva C. Johnson E. Johnson mother
B. Helen D. Johnson father

4. “I just need to confirm at this coming….”

(paragraph 2). What does the underlined word mean?
A. To make sure. C. To get information
B. To show D. To deliver the news.
uncertainly. E. Invite
5. The text above tell us about, ….
A. Introduction C. Say goodbye E. Compliment
B. Invitation D. Complaint
The following letter is for number 6-10!

November 15th , 2016

Dear Michaella,
With great honor, we would like to request for your presence on this coming Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at
3:00 P.M. for the 17th birthday of Jessica.
The venue for the event will be at the Horison’s garden restaurant and dress code will be casual attire.
We wish that you will find time for you to be with us on the party. Please let us know whether you can or cannot
join us for whatever reason. Contact me at my phone number as soon as possible.
Hoping to meet you in the venue.

6. What is the content of the letter above?

A. Invitation C. Compliment E. Introduction
B. Complaint D. Congratulation

7. What kind of clothes must be worn by attendants?

A. Casual C. Gown E. Garden party type
B. Business D. Tie and Suit attires
8. What occasion held based on the text above?
A. Birthday party C. Farewell party E. Funeral
B. Graduation party D. Homecoming party
9. When will the party be held?
 A. November 15th C. November 17th E.
November 19th
th
B. November 16 D. November 18th
10. “Please let us know whether you can or cannot join us for whatever reason.”
The underlined word above has the same meaning with….
A. Attend C. insert E. type
B. go out D. enter

The following letter is for number 11-15!

May 8th, 2016

Dear Grandpa,
How are you grandpa? I was really happy to see you and Grandma at my graduation ceremony, and I hope you’re recovering
from your high blood pressure soon.
Do you mind if I visit you on Saturday? I’d really like to show my new cat. I think you’ll adore her. Her name is Susan, and I got her
last week. For your information, she’s your favorite breed: an angora cat, just like Soho! I’m excited to come and see you soon.
Let me know if Saturday will be ok for my coming.

Love,
Onavia

11. When did Onavia see her Grandpa?

A. At the graduation C. At Onavia’s E. At her grandpa’s
party birthday house
B. At her grandpa’s D. At the street
birthday
12. When will Onavia visit her grandpa?
A. Friday C. Sunday E. Tuesday
B. Saturday D. Monday
13. What will be shown to her grandpa by Susan?
A. Her new cat C. Her graduation hat E. Her gift
B. Her new school D. Her score
14. What kind of animal is Soho?
A. A cat C. A snake E. An eagle
B. A dog D. A lizard
15. “I’m excited to come and see you soon.”
The underlined word above has the same meaning with….
A. Happy C. Afraid E. sad
B. Sad D. Dejected
16. …. my mother was sleeping, I prepared tea on my own.
A. As C. Besides E. Eventhought
B. Unless D. Despite
17. He apologized …. his bad behavior.
A. For C. Since E. has
B. Because D. As
18. He was satisfied …. not overjoyed.
A. Yet C. As E. stillness
B. But D. Still
19. …. his sister, he is very naughty.
A. Likely C. Unlike E. Same
B. Similar D. Differently
20. After months of studying hard, Meeta…. cleared IAS examination.
A. Initialy C. Consequently E. final
B. Therefore D. Finally
PART II Read the following letter and then answer the questions!
October 14th, 2016
To my teacherIf I had not had you as my teacher in year 11, my life would have been incredibly different. I’m not saying it
would be worse-but you opened my heart again to what I have been dreaming so far. You took a kid from Papua, an
isolated place in Indonesia, and made him be brave to see the world and believe on his dream.
I never forget one lesson where you told us about your dreams for your future when you where our age. I think you were
meant to be talking only about English, but it changed, and kind of became a life study. You told us about your regrets
and your successes and it started to make me realize that anything is really possible for everyone.
You have changed me radically on my way of learning, I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. Your encouragement
and persistence in all of your classes have taught me that I am who I am, and to get to the top, it’s all down to me. I am
capable, but I will take hard work and lost of dedication.

Thank you,
Nickelo Anjelo (Graduated).

Questions:
1. Who is Nickelo Anjelo?
Answer: Graduated student.

2. When was the letter written?

Answer: October 14th, 2016.

3. What lesson was never forgotten by the writer?

Answer: The dreams in the future.

4. What is the impact had in the writer after his teacher told him about his regret?
Answer: To realize that anything is really possible for everyone.

5. Who is the recipient?

Answer: English teacher