Personal Letter

PERSONAL LETTER


Read the text and answer questions!

The Greenpeace Team
210 Broadway-New York
U.S.A.
I write this letter to inform you and need your attention about the destruction of our environment.
The fire and the cutting down of our forest has been very bad nowadays. It’s caused by the irresponsible people who want to get profit from it. Moreover, some species of animals are living in danger because of their habitat destroyed and also the hunting still happens continuously.
The orangutans, Sumatra tiger and some species of birds become smaller and smaller now.
I hope that your tem are able to take an action to stop their activities. Because I believe that you will give much attention and protection to the existence of the environment.

Sincerely,

Lala
Student of SMP 3 Pekanbaru, Indonesia


1. What did aunt Dewi give to Nita?
a.Blue beads c. a nice sweater
b.A plaid skirt d. a big book

2.Nita wanted aunt Dewi to go to the bazaar because …..
a.Her aunt promised to go there to run the bazaar.
b.She wanted aunt Dewi to watch the folk dances and games
c.She thought her aunt would not be busy then
d.Their flower arrangements would be exhibited there.

3.Which of the statements is not true about Nita?
a.She lived at Jalan Sudirman 23, Bandung
b.She wrote her letter on 4 March 2007
c.She was Ms. Dewi’s loving younger sister
d.She liked the gift that Ms. Dewi gave.


Dear Betty,
I’m waiting to you concerning of my last day in Jogja. I just got back from Borobudur, the wonderful temple I’ve ever seen. The weater 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 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 tourist are interested in them. I want to buy some as souvenirs.
Don’t worry, I’ll also buy you the most interesting one
Love

Dara

4. The text give us information about....
a. The wonderful Borobudur temple
b.The souvenir to be bought
c.Dara’s last day in Jogja
d.A comfortable hotel near Malioboro

5.Who is the letter from?
a.Customers c. Betty
b.The hotel staff d. Dara

6.How do the staff serve the customers of the hotel?
a.Proudly c. Interestingly
b.Badly d. Nicely

Dear sir,
I have to travel every day from the bus stop near the City Hall to the port. Two buses travel along this route; the number 2 and the number 11. However by the time the number 11 bus reaches the City Hall, it is always full, so I use the number 2 which sometimes has empty seats on it.
The time table states that there are buses from the station to the port every ten minutes. If this is so why do I have to wait half an hour for a bus?
The regulations state that no bus may carry more than 40 seated passengers and 20 standing passengers. Yesterday I was the first to ger off the bus when it reached the port, I counted the other passengers as they got off. There were 129 of them.
Clearlly printed on the back of every bus a sign that says: maximum speed 50 m.p.h on Saturday a number 2 bus travelled from the City Hall to the Hero Monument in 10 minutes. The distance is 12 miles. The bus must have speeded at speed at least 80 m.p.h!
It is clear that our bus companies have no respect for the regulations or passengers.


7. Why does the writer take the number 2 bus?
a.The number 2 bus has no empty seats.
b.The other bus going to the port is always full
c.The number 11 bus sometimes has empty seats
d.It is the only bus going to the port.



8.One of the regulations states that ....
a.The following bus should start from the station an hour later after the previous bus.
b.A bus may carry more than 40 seated passengers and 20 standing passengers.
c.The driver should speed his bus at the maximum speed of 50 m.p.h
d.The driver may stop the bus anywhere he likes.

9.A sign of the maximum speed is printed on the back of every bus in order to...
a.Be read by the bus driver
b.Be read by all people
c.Be followed by the other road users
d.Warn the bus passengers.

10.“.... which sometimes has empty seats on it.” (paragraph 1). The word “it” refers to....
a.The number 11 bus
b.The number 2 bus
c.The bus stop
d.The bus station


To:
Mellyani
Jl. Timur Puan 45
Jakarta

Dear Mellyani,

On my last school holiday, my classmates and I went to Borobudur. The Borobudur temple is really magnficent. The hugeness of the temple really impressed me. How could our ancestors build such a big temple? It was amazing.

In the temple, we went upstairs step by step. Walking around the temple, we saw many reliefs on the temple walls. Some foreigners seemed interested in them. I overheard their conversation with the guide. Actually the rellif tells a story.

It was really a nice experience!
I hope you can go there someday

Love

Renny

11.Whom did Renny go to Borobudurwith?
a.Her tour guides c. Renny’s friends
b.Her classmates d. Some foreigners

12.Renny admired the temple because of its...
a. Visitors c. Stones
b.Reliefs d. Size

13.Which of the following statements is not true about Renny?
a.She is a student
b.Mellyani is one of her friends
c.She lives at Jalan Timur Puan 45
d.She really enjoyed visiting the Borobudur temple

Jl. Pujangga 29
Jakarta
20 April 2007

Dear Putri,
Putri, I’m so glad knowing that you and your family will come here next holiday. We haven’t met each other for a long time. I miss you so much. If ou come here, I will show a new park in my town. It is a nice place.
You said you and your family would go by train. However, I don’t know when you will come here exactly. Please tell me the time, so I can pick you up at the railway station.
Okay, that’s all for you now. Please reply soon. My love to auntie, uncle and Raka.

Love

Ratih


14. When will Putri’s family come to Ratih’s town?
a.Last month c. Next holiday
b.Before new year d. In March
15.What will Ratih show to Putri’s Family?
a.A new park c. Her new place
b.A new train d. A railway station
16.How would Putri’s family go to Ratih’s house?
a.By car c. By train
b.By bus d. By plane

Dear Fathoni,
We’re spending a week at a resort on the coast. There are lots of plastic donkeys and silly hats in the shops. It’s really a touristy place. I think it’s a horrible place.
I rode a bike on Monday, but I fell off and hurt my leg. I wanted to try waterskiing or windsurfing, but I couldn’t.
Yesterday, Mum and Dad just lay on the beach sunbathing all morning. Then we had a picnic, but it was too hot and there were lots of files. I wanted to go on a boat trip in the afternoon, but we went sightseeing instead. They took lots of photos, but I thought it was really boring. Even the weather’s boring: it’s just sunny the whole time.
I can’t wait to pack my bag and go home.

Ramadahan

17.The text is about Ramadahan’s….
a.Holiday at a touristy resort
b.Activities at the beach
c.Enjoyment of his holiday
d.Boat trip to tourist resort

18.In Ramadhan’s opinion, what ‘s the resort like?
a.Silly c. sunny
b.Nice d. Horrible

19.Which is not true about Ramadhan based on the text?
a.He wrote the letter from a touristy place
b.He fell off the bike and hurt himself
c.His parents took lots of photos
d.He really enjoyed his holiday

20.“I can’t wait to pack my bag and go home.”
The underlined words mean…. the bag.
a.Ask someone to bring
b.Put his clothes in
c.Put his belongings into
d.Carry things with.


Jalan A. Yani 45
Surabaya
6 June 2007

Dear Raflli,
Tiara and I will have a semester break next week. We plan to go to Bali. Because our holiday is very short, we will stay there from 14 June until 17 June 2007
By the way, can you help me? I want you to pick us up at Ngurah Rai Airport. We will leave for Bali on Thursday at 07:00 a.m. in the first flight from Juanda Airport. It will take us one hours to reach Bali. I hope you will be on time. I will call you then.
Well, I must finish now because I have to prepare for my test tomorrow. Okay, see you there.

Love

Nina

21.Nina wrote the letter because….
a.She wanted to tell Rafli that she would have the semester break.
b.She needed Rafli to pick her up at Ngurah Rai Airport.
c.She wanted to tell Rafli that she would have the test
d.She needed Rafli to accompany her to go Bali

22.What time did Nina and Tiara leave for Bali?
a.05:00 a.m. c. 07:00 a.m.
b.06:00 a.m. d. 08:00 a. m.

23.When did Nina have the test?
a.On June 2007
b.On 10 June 2997
c. On 8 June 2007
d.On 12 June 2007

To :
Sarah Wilson
Palm Spring St. No.38
California

Dear Sarah,
What is it like there? Still snowy? It’s still raining here, but the weather is still hot, just as hot as when you came here to join the international arts festival a month ago.
About your invitation to come to visit you, I’m not sure if I can go there. In fact, it’s nearly impossible because I don’t think I can afford it.
So, why don’t you come here? I’ll show you around my beloved hometown.

Love

Lia.

24.When was the international arts festival held?
a.Last week c. last year
b.Last month d. some days ago

25.Why does Lia think that it is impossible to visit Sarah?
a.She thinks she can afford it
b.She thinks she cannot afford it
c.She is allergic to cold weather
d.She doesn’t like western food

26.What will Lia show if Sarah can go to Lia’s place?
a.A new park c. Her hometown
b.Her family d. Her school

Ubud, 27 April 2007

Dear Barbara,
Hi, there. How are the 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 that this is the most wonderful holiday I have ever had. The people are very friendly. 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 is 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 at about 3 p.m. tomorrow if the flight is on time. On Monday I must 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. Bye.
Best wishes.

Vivian

27.The letter tells us about…..
a.Vivian’s holiday
b.Barbara’s letter
c. Vivian’s favourite place
d.Barbara’s plane

28.On what day is Vivian going to arrive home?
a.Thursday c. Saturday
b.Friday d. Sunday

29.The letter shows that Vivian………
a.Has no eaten the day before
b.Bought all beautiful local art
c.Has tired the traditional food
d.Did not have nice holiday

30.What is the last day for Vivian in Ubud?
a.Sunday c. Monday
b.Thursday d. Tuesday



Bali, 23rd March 2007
Dear Tommy

I arrived at Ngurah Rai airport at 9 a.m. two days ago. Bali is really a fantastic island.

After that I went to the hotel, then I looked around. I saw many statues in every place. After I went back to the hotel, I slept well. Yesterday I visited Kuta beach, I surfed there for three hours. People came from different parts of the world gathered there.
Maurice

31. When did the writer arrive at Ngurah Rai airport?
a. in the afternoon
b. in the morning
c. in the evening
d. at midnight

32. What does the text tell us about?
a. Maurice told his traveling to Bali
b. Maurice describe about Kuta beach
c. Maurice told how to come to Bali
d. Maurice told that he stayed in a hotel

33. “Bali is really a fantastic island”
What does the word “fantastic” mean?
a. wonderful
b. careful
c. doubtful
d. awful

West County Bank
36 Main Street
Windsor
555-4786
Ms. Jean Adams
604 Nelson Street
Springfield

Dear Ms. Adams:
Recently, we received notice of a change of address for your account. Please review the following information:
Old address: New Address:
561 Elm Road 604 Nelson Street
Newton Springfield
If this information is not correct, please let us know. If this information is correct, no reply is necessary.

Sincerely,

Louise Jones
Account Manager

34. Where did Ms. Adams move from?
a. Newton
b. Nelson
c. Windsor
d. Springfield

35. What does Ms. Jones ask Ms. Adam to do?
a. Open an account b. Send a payment
c. Check an address change d. Go to the post office


36. Who is Ms. Adams
a. Ms. Jones’ friend
b. Ms. Jones’ secretary
c. The bank’s customer
d. The bank’s clerk






























37. The txt above is an letter of …
a. application
b. invitation
c. asking attention
d. complaint

38. What does the writer describe in her letter?
He describes about …
a.special animal of Indonesia
b.the environment destruction
c.the beautiful scenery of Indonesia
d.her want to come to Green peace office

3. The writer feels very sorry about the following condition, except….
a.some species become smaller in number
b.the cutting down of some trees
c.the hunting of animals
d.the green peace action

40. What does the writer ask to the green peace team?
She want the team ….
a.can stop the destruction
b.permit the hunting
c.come to her country
d.visit the green peace office in New York


Dear Enny,
Thank you for your letter of 15 May. Sorry I didn’t reply your letter sooner. I’ve been very busy lately.
Every school holiday I have to visit my grandmother in Pakujati, a village at the foot of Mount Slamet in Central Java. Sometimes I go there with my parents. Last holiday we visited them again. We went there by train. Let me tell you something about it.
The landscape looks beautiful. The terraces of large paddy fields with their colorful scarecrows and tall bamboo trees at certain corner seem magnificent. It is different from our crowded city, isn’t it? The people, most of them are farmers, are very kind. They spend most of their time in the paddy fields. They really like to work hard.
To me, going to Pakujati is interesting. Don’t you want to join me one day? I hope you will.

Warmly yours
Denny

41. When did Enny write the letter to Denny?
a.On May 15 c. Before May 15
b.After May 15 d. During May 15

42. What did Denny tell Enny in the third paragraph?
a.His grandmother’s village
b.His visit to his grandmother
c.The people of the village
d.His job in the city

43. “The landscape looks beautiful. … look magnificent.”
a.The landscape
b.The scarecrows
c.The paddy fields
d.The terraces of paddy fields