Contoh soal personal letter 1 untuk soal nomor 1-2.

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

1. 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

Jawaban: D

2. 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

Jawaban: A

Contoh soal personal letter 2 untuk soal nomor 2-5.

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

3. What is the possible relation between the sender and the recipient?

A. Relatives
B. Employers
C. Friends
D. Siblings
E. Employees

Jawaban: C

4. 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

Jawaban: A/D

5. “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

Jawaban: D
Contoh soal personal letter 3 untuk soal nomor 6-7.

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

6. 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.

Jawaban: A

7. 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.

Jawaban: E
Contoh soal personal letter 4 untuk soal nomor 8-9.

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

8. 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

Jawaban: E

9. 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

Jawaban: D
Contoh soal personal letter 5 untuk soal nomor 10-13.

Surabaya, 1st February 2014

Dear Igon

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
Fahim

10. What does the letter tell us about?

A. Asking for a friend to teach mathematic

B. Giving a solution to a friend
C. Preparing for the national examination
D. Having extra lesson at school
E. Asking for a friend’s suggestion to solve a problem

Jawaban: E

11. Why is Fahim worried that he may fail the national examination?

A. There are extra lessons at Fahim’s school

B. He appreciated Igon’s help
C. He will have the national examination soon
D. His friends are all well prepared
E. He is confused in solving mathematic problem

Jawaban: E

12. “I’m still confused in solving mathematic problems.” The word “confused” means?

A. Unable to think clearly

B. Unable to perform well
C. Unable to behave politely
D. Unable to speak fluently
E. Unable to read quickly

Jawaban: A

13. “I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.” The antonym of word “fail” is?

A. Escape
B. Predict
C. Success
D. Reach
E. Underestimate

Jawaban: C

Contoh soal personal letter 6 untuk soal nomor 14-15.

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.

14. 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

Jawaban: A

15. 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

Jawaban: B

Contoh soal personal letter 7 untuk soal nomor 16-18.

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

16. 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

Jawaban: B

17. 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

Jawaban: A

18. “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

Jawaban: E
Contoh soal personal letter 8 untuk soal nomor 19-23.

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

19. What is the topic of the letter above?

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

Jawaban: A

20. 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

Jawaban: D

21. What was the disease that she got?

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

Jawaban: C

22. 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

Jawaban: A

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

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

Jawaban: E

Contoh soal personal letter 9 untuk soal nomor 24-26.

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

24. 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
Jawaban: A

25. 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

Jawaban: B

26. How does Debby feel?

A. Glad
B. Scared
C. Anxious
D. Worried
E. Bored

Jawaban: A

Contoh soal personal letter 10 untuk soal nomor 27-29.

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

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

A. Proudly
B. Badly
C. Interestingly
D. Nicely
E. Lazily

Jawaban: D

28. 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

Jawaban: C

29. Who is the letter from?

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

Jawaban: D

Contoh soal personal letter 11 untuk soal nomor 30-31.

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

30. The letter tells us about?

A. Linda’s holiday in Bali

B. Tamara’s letter
C. Linda’s favorite places
D. Tamara’s plan for Bali
E. Tamara’s video documents

Jawaban: A

31. On what day Linda going to arrive home?

A. Thursday
B. Friday
C. Saturday
D. Sunday
E. Monday

Jawaban: B

Contoh soal personal letter 12 untuk soal nomor 32-36.

Malang, 28 April 2017

Jendral Sudirman Street, Jakarta

Dear Kania,

How are you? I hope you are doing okay and healthy. I miss you so much, Kania. Sorry for not writing
you letter for past few months ago. I had lots of things to do in my new school such as doing homework
and joining extracurricular activities. Let’s meet each other during this school holiday. We can enjoy our
time together and play all day. Let’s make a plan to enjoy our holiday together! Be good in your school
so we can graduate together. See you soon Kania.

Sincerely,

Indah

32. What is the possible relation between the sender and the recipient?

A. Relatives
B. Employers
C. Friends
D. Siblings
E. Employees

Answer: C

33. 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 Kania for making plan for holiday

Answer: E

34. Why hasn’t Indah written a letter to Kania 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 lots of things to do in her new school
E. Because she lived in an apartment

Answer: D

35. The letter shows about?

A. Spending school holiday together

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

36. What is Indah do in her new school?

A. She is getting a nice tan

B. Doing homework and joining extracurricular activities
C. Spend her time with working
D. Playing lots of volleyball and surfing
E. Spending holiday alone

Answer: B

Contoh soal personal letter 13 untuk soal nomor 37-40.

Dear Ryan,

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
New York.

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 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.

Anton
37. 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.

Jawaban: A

38. What will probably Ryan buy for his lunch while he is in Indonesia?

A. Mixed vegetables with peanut chili sauce.

B. Spicy food with chili sauce.
C. Soup with hot black pepper.
D. Satay with hot pepper.
E. Non spicy food.

Jawaban: E

39. Where does Anton plan to take Ryan when he arrives in Indonesia?

A. Safari Garden
B. Kota Tua
C. National Museum
D. Dufan
E. Tanah Abang

Jawaban: A

40. Which shopping area does Anton recommend for Ryan?

A. Tanah Abang
B. Kota Tua
C. Blok M
D. Grand Indonesia
E. Pasar Senen

Jawaban: C

The song is for no 1 – 2

Sung by Nat King Cole

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
1. The message of the song is...

A. Be happy and smile

B. Don’t hide your problem by smiling
C. Life is not easy to live
D. The smile brings both joy and sorrow
E. Smiling makes our life easy

2. “ Smile and maybe tomorrow “ means that ...

A. Life is always changing

B. Smile is just for you feel happy
C. Life needs people to smile forever
D. Smile is everything for us
E. Smile is easy to do

This text is for no 3 to 5

Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed

So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July

3. What lesson is given by this song?

A. Be confident and hard work

B. Learn from other if you want to succeed
C. Try to compete with
D. Life is a party
E. Try to make our life shining

4. “Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed

So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road “

It means that ...

A. Finding the problem is the key

B. The doors are provided for the writer
C. To start something better needs patience
D. Not only talk but action
E. We have to try best

5. For whom the song is suitable for?

A. All women who need motivation

B. All men who need motivation
C. All people who have weakness
D. All people who need motivation
E. The singer herself

The text is for no 6 – 8

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina

Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance

6. The song is about ...

A. lovers
B. freedom
C. nationality
D. woman’s right
E. world peace

7. The message of the song is

A. The people of Argentina do not mourn their leader’s dead.

B. The song writer doesn’t want to cry.
C. People in argentina have to keep their promise.
D. The people should not keep the distance.
E. People should be happy of their leader’s dead.
“Even when it’s rainy all you ever do is shine
You on fire, you a star just like Mariah

8. “. This sentence means that…

A. The writer thinks that he wants to be superstar.

B. Being superstar is his dream to be
C. The writer tells that his lover is very important for him.
D. Mariah is a star that always shines.
E. The writer can’t live with Mariah

9. Read this lyric!

'Cause you only need the light if it's burning low”
What do the lyrics remind of ?

A. Everything must be everlasting

B. Everything must be defended
C. Everything is needed as it is
D. No one can’t live forever
E. Always ready for losing anything

10. Andi : “Don’t be selfish, Aji!”

Aji : “I’ m not selfish, I just want to tell this is my life”
Andi : “I know just like a lyric of … “

A. “ And I’m just a dead man walking tonight

B. “if you're missing home.”
C. “You’re the getaway car”
D. “Handsome, you’re a mansion with a view”
E. “I’m the one at the sail, I’m the master of my sea,”

KUNCI JAWABAN

1A 6B
2C 7C
3A 8C
4C 9C
5D 10 E