Question Number 1-2 refers to the following text!

Kuala Lumpur, 22 August 2020

Dear Marilia,.
    
Hi Marilia, I’m sorry  because this is the first letter for you since I promised you to send you
letter as soon as possible when I have arrived in Kuala Lumpur.   In fact, I did so much
preparation before started studying in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM). I found some
difficulties to speak in Malay language. Therefore, I should take private course to know
Malay language as well as possible. I also need some translator to help me in
understanding some articles.

Even though, I found some difficulties here. But day by day, I could be comfort here
because many people here are very friendly for all foreigners including me. Now, I am very
happy to study English Literature here because many classmates also supported me very
well.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the best university in Malaysia. It’s a very deep for
education. History, English, Science, Gigs, Art, Physical, Math, and so on. I hope you will
come here as soon as possible to study here and become my classmates.

Now, this is the end of the letter. I hope the letter will arrive early there!

Sincerely yours,

Carolina

1. Why does Carolina send the letter to Marilia?

A. Inform her experience in Kuala Lumpur
B. Asking apologizes to Marilia.
C. Asking Marilia to visit her in Kuala Lumpur
D. Give option to Marilia to continue her study in UKM
E. Telling the experience and asking Marilia to continue her study in UKM

2. What was Carolina experience in Kuala Lumpur?

A. It was very hard and made her under pressured
B. It was hard but he could enjoyed the condition
C. It is comfortable
D. It is not interesting since the beginning
E. There is no something special

Questions 3-5 refer to the following text!

Manila,24 August 2020

Dear Carolina,
Thank you so much for your first letter. Even though it’s rather late but it’s really
appreciated. Thank for information about your experience in Kuala Lumpur, especially your
experience to be the new students in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. It’s really fantastic,
and I hope that you will be enjoy studying there. And I Always pray for your success there.

On this moment, I also want to give you news that I have been accepted as one the
students in Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta. And my major is International Law. I have
thought and considered many times to decide going to Jakarta. And I finally I decided
studying international law in Indonesia.

It was hard for me to decide because we also have promised studying in the same
University. But, unfortunately I couldn’t study in Malaysia because my grand mother was
living in Jakarta. I know it’s not good news for you but I have to decide my future. I hope you
will understand about this condition. Trust me, we will support each other even though we
live in different city and different country.

Hopefully, that you will be success in Kuala Lumpur. Thank you!

Your best friend,

Marilia

3. Why does Marilia Choose international law in Universitas Indonesia.

A. Because she refused the  Carolina’s request.
B. Because she wanted to support Marilia from far.
C. Because there is no other option
D. Because Jakarta is more friendly than Kuala Lumpur.
E. Because her grand mother lived in Jakarta

4. What is Marilia’s impression about Carolina’s story in her letter?

A. She was very impressed.
B. She was disappointed.
C. She was upset
D. She was hopeless
E. She was giving bad responses

5. What is Marilia’s final decision for her future?

A. Choose International Law Major and going to UKM Malaysia
B. Choose International Law Major and going to UI Jakarta
C. Following Carolina’s step in catching her future.
D. Supporting Carolina to face her future
E. Deciding future by her self.

Questions 6-9 refer to the following text!

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

6. 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

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
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

Questions 10-12 refer to the following text!

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. “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

Questions 13-17 refer to the following text!

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

13. What is the topic of the letter above?

A. Getting Fever
B. Went to hospital
C. The doctor recipe
D. In hospital
E. Sickness

14. 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

15. What was the disease that she got?

A. Stomach
B. Toothache
C. Dengue Fever
D. Sorethroat
E. Influenza

16. 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

17. How long she was taken care in the hospital?

A. Four days
B. Five days
C. Six days
D. Eight days
E. Seven days

Questions 18-20 refer to the following text!

Dear Aunt Nia

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

18. 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 pursuade her aunt

19. 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 meer her to her aunt

20. How does Debby feel?

A. Glad
B. Scared
C. Anxious
D. Worried
E. Bored
Questions 21-22 refer to the following text

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

21. 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

22. 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

Questions 23- 25 refer to the following text!

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

23. What is the possible relation between the sender and the recipient?
A. relatives
B. employers
C. friends
D. siblings
E. employees

24. 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

25. “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

Questions 26-27 refer to the following text!

Dear Jonny,

Hello! How are you? I received your letter today. I am very excited to hear that you are
coming to stay with me for the holidays. I am sure we will have a lot of fun together.

My parents have agreed to let you stay with me. They offered to pick you up at the airport.
All you have to do is to tell us when you are coming.

I will now tell you about some of the things you will experience here in Indonesia. You do
not have to worry about the local spicy food. We have a lot of fast food restaurants here like
the ones you have in England.

You can also shop for souvenirs to bring home. Sarinah or Blok M are our famous shopping
areas. They have many shops selling all kinds of things. I am sure you will love them.

I am also planning to take you to a few tourist spots like miniature of Indonesia, National
monument, or Safari Garden. We can also go to the Ancol beach where you can swim, play
on the beach, and have picnics.

My family and I are looking forward to your coming. I hope to hear from you soon. Good
bye.

With love.

Nadim

26. What is the letter about?

A. Planning to stay and do some activities in Indonesia during holiday.
B. Buying in the fast food restaurant and shopping at Sarinah.
C. Going to buy souvenirs and going to tourist spots.
D. Planning to stay in Indonesia for the holidays.
E. Picking up at the airport when he comes.

27. What will probably Jonny buy for his lunch while he is in Indonesia?
A. Mixed vegetables with peanut chilly sauce.
B. Spicy food with chilly sauce.
C. Soup with hot black pepper.
D. Satay with hot pepper.
E. Non spicy food.

Questions 28-30 refer to the following text!

Dear Sherly,

I’m writing to you concerning of my last day in Jogja. I just got back from Borobudur, the
wonderful temple I’ve ever seen. The weather is fine. We are now staying in a hotel. It’s not
far from Malioboro. We are treated well here. It has many excellent staff who serve the
customers. We plan to go around Malioboro after the children take a short nap. We want to
enjoy having “lesehan” there. It is a kind of a restaurant but we sit on the ground.

Many kinds of local handicraft are sold along Malioboro street. Both domestic and foreign
tourists are interested in them. I want to buy some as souvenirs. Don’t worry, I’ll also buy
you the most interesting one.

Love,

Mira

28. How do the staff serve the customers of the hotel?

A. Proudly
B. Badly
C. Interestingly
D. Nicely
E. Lazily
29. The text gives us information about ….
A. The wonderful Borobudur temple
B. The souvenirs to be bought
C. Mira’s last day in Jogja
D. A comfortable hotel near Malioboro
E. A planning to have vacation in Jogja

30. Who is the letter from?

A. Customers
B. The hotel staffs
C. Sherly
D. Mira
E. Hotel custome

Questions 31-34 refer to the following text!

Jerowaru, 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

31. 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

32. 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 Ivan’s help
E. His friends are all well prepared

33. “I’m still confused in solving Mathematic problems.”

The underlined word 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

34. “I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.”

The antonym of the underlined word is ....
A. Escape
B. Reach
C. Predict
D. Underestimate
E. Success

Questions 35-36 refer to the following text! 

Dear Sir/Madam.

I am writing to complain about an article in last Monday's newspaper, “Schools fail low-
income children.” As the head teacher of one of the largest junior high schools in the city. I
feel strongly that the article does not describe our school.

My school has children from many different economic backgrounds, but a large percentage
some from lower-income families. Nevertheless, our tests show that the children do well
and benefit from the excellent work our teachers do. Last year our school moved from 24m
to 5th place according to the official assessment by the state government. This is clearly not
the ‘Tailure" that the article suggests.

I would be strongly recommend that more careful research should be conducted in the
future so that your newspaper will more realistically describe the true situation in our
schools.

Yours sincerely,

Joan Gonzales

35. The letter shows Ms. Gonzales's strong disagreement with the newspaper’s claim
that ....
A. Children from low-income families do not perform well in the official assessment
B. The poor students in her school fail in the national examination
C. Her school only admit students from economically advantaged families
D. Many of her students fail because of their parents' low income
E. Low-income children are not as good as high-income children

36. What is expected by Joan Gonzales from Monday's newspaper?

A. To present information based on facts
B. To conduct more research
C. To fix the information given
D. To explain more about that school
E. To be responsible for the report

Questions 37-38 refer to the following text!

Dear Big Meal’s representative

I’m writing to inform you that I had a negative bad experience at your location in Columbus,
New Jersey on August 4. My receipt number is 512, and the person who handled my order
was Alex.

First of all, I recognize that you, as the reader of this letter, are not responsible for my bad
experience, but I am still upset about the situation.

I went to the drive through and ordered seven meals with no pickles. When I received my
order, I checked that all of the sandwiches and fries were in the bag paid and drove away.
When 1 got home, 1 realized my number seven had pickles on it. I’m allergic to pickles, and
I didn’t want to waste the sandwich, so I drove back to the drive through to explain the
situation and get it fixed.

I feel very disappointed with this interaction, as I usually enjoy my experiences at your
restaurant. To fix this situation, I would like a coupon for a free meal of my choice. I think an
apology from Alex is also appropriate.

Please contact me at 555.555.5555 or email me back at jkorkell@gmail.com. I would like

this situation to be resolved so I can continue to be a loyal Big Meal’s patron.

Best,

Jim Korkell

37. What is the letter about?

A. Applying for a job
B. Complaining bad service
C. Ordering a certain item
D. Inquiring Mr Jim Korkell
E. Reserve for a meal
38. Who is in charge to take the order of “the drive through service”?
A. The cashier
B. Alex
C. Jim Korkel
D. The manager
E. The customer

Questions 39-42 refer to the following text!

Ubud, 7th April 2007

Dear Barbara,

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,

Vivian

39. The letter tells us about ....

A. Vivian's holiday in Bali
B. Barbara's letter
C. Vivian's favorite places
D. Barbara's plan for Bali
E. Barbara's plan for Vivian

40. On what day Vivian going to arrive home?

A. Thursday
B. Friday
C. Saturday
D. Sunday
E. Wednesday
41. "... the most wonderful holiday ..." The underlined word has the same meaning with ....
A. Usual
B. Awesome
C. Poor
D. Hateful
E. Awfull

42. The letter shows that Vivian ....

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. Does not have spare time

Questions 43-45 refer to the following text!

225 New Station Road,

Agra – 7
March 2, 2007
To: The Manager,
Navajivan Trading Co.

Dear Sir, ,

In response to your advertisement in “The Times of India” of today that you are on the
lookout for  enterprising and capable men who can take up market research for you, I
respectfully offer myself as candidate for the post. I give below in brief my qualifications and
experience in the line for your kind consideration.

I am a diploma holder in commercial courses from S.D. College of Commerce, Agra, and
had taken marketing as my .special subject of study. I have worked as a field investigator
with Messrs Kirpal Marketing and Trading Co., Agra for about two years on a salary of Rs. 1
800/-p.m. and had the privilege of winning laurels from my superiors in regard to my work
as well as general conduct.

I am a young man of about 24 years and possess good health and personality. I have
pleasing manners, hardworking disposition and keenness for outdoor jobs. I am unmarried
and can be posted to any area of the country for market study. I can speak, beside Hindi,
Punjabi, and English, some southern languages too. I can join immediately.

I shall highly appreciate if an opportunity is given to me to explain my experience to you in

person during my interview. Would you kindly let me know the time and date when it will be
convenient for you? Thanking you, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
B.K. Bhalla

43. What position does Bhalla apply for?

A. A candidate of a reporter in ‘The Times of India’.
B. A candidate of a market researcher.
C. A candidate of a field investigator.
D. A candidate of a university lecturer.
E. A candidate of a university staff

44. What will the company most probably do before inviting Bhalla to an interview?
A. To ask him to hold a press conference.
B. To admit him directly as a new employee.
C. To find information from his former employer.
D. To send back his application letter without notice.
E. To assess him as soon as possible

45. “I give below in brief my qualifications …” (paragraph 1). The antonym of the  phrase
“brief”  is …
A. long
B. short
C. concise
D. simple
E. Warm

Questions 46-48 refer to the following text!

78 Jalan Balai Raya

East Jakarta
April 2, 2007

Ms. Dina Siregar.

Directory of Administration
Navaro Inc.
27 Jalan Edelweis.
Jakarta

Dear Ms. Siregar,

Your advertisement in March 30 issue of the ‘Republika’ was attractive because I believe I
have the proven skills you are requiring for an administrative assistant.

I am Linda and I’m 22 years old. I recently completed a three course Apple Computer
System. These  specialization skills have proven valuable in my work for the past eight
months as an assistant to the chief accountant at Galaxy Building.
Since ‘proven skills’ are best explained in person I would appreciate an interview with you.
Please phone me in the afternoon between and 5 p.m. at (021) 4733756 to let me know the
day and time most convenient for you.

Sincerely,

Linda

46. What position is needed?

A. Receptionist.
B. Interviewer.
C. Chief accountant.
D. Administrative assistant.
E. The PubLic Relation

47. What doe’s the applicant hope after sending the letter?
A. She will be a” manager.
B. She will start training.
C. She will receive the salary.
D. She will be interviewed.
E. She will be called

48. “… proven skills” (line 5). The word ‘proven’ has a closest meaning to …
A. acknowledged
B. external
C. internal
D. outcome
E. income

Questions 49-50 refer to the following text!

Dini Aminarto
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837
October, 30th 2018
PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013
To whom it may concern,
I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in
the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer
graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.
My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me
firsthand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful
Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills
both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.
This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project
Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in
meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and
independent individual who capable to work under pressure.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail
and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Dini Aminarto

49. What is the job position that applicant applied for?

a. Project Manager
b. General Manager
c. Chemical Engineer
d. Academician

50. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?
a. Managerial and communication skills
b. Accounting and managerial skills
c. Public speaking and communication skills
d. Bahasa Indonesia and English