PERSONAL LETTER

PERSONAL LETTER 1
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
1. What is the possible relation between the sender and the
recipient?
A. Relatives
B. Employers
C. Friends
D. Siblings
E. Employees
Answer: C
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
Answer: D
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
Answer: E
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
Answer: D
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
Answer: A
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: C
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
Answer: A
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
Answer: E
PERSONAL LETTER 5
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
Answer: D
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
Answer: A
PERSONAL LETTER 6
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
Answer: A
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
Answer: B
PERSONAL LETTER 7
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
Answer: B
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
Answer: C