Letter

Letter (surat) adalah pesan tertulis dengan berbagai isi dan maksud yang dikirim kepada seseorang. Surat biasanya dimasukkan kedalam amplop dan dibubuhi perangko sebelum dikirim. Perhatikan contoh dan struktur surat sebagai berikut.

1. Surat Resmi

Tempat dan tanggal penulisan	Jalan Pujangga 29 Jakarta 20th Aril 2007
Salam pembuka	Dear Putri
Pendahuluan	Hi, how are you? Hope everything is okay.
Isi	Putri, I am 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 you come here, I will show you 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 at the railway station.
Penutup	Okay, that’s all for you. Please reply soon. My love to auntie, uncle and Raka.
Salam Penutup	Love,
Tanda tangan
Nama pengirim	Ratih

2. Surat Resmi

Alamat Pengirim	Jaya Raya Junior High School Komplek Jayaraya, Jalan Bangunan Baru No. 10 Bandung
Tanggal penulisan	10th December 2008
Nama Dan Alamat Yang Dituju Dalam Surat	Mr. and Mrs. Candra Jalan Kenanga 12 Bandung
Salam Pembuka	Dear Sir and Madam,
Isi Surat	We are pleased to inform you that your daughter, Santi has been successfully completed the second year of junior high school. To end this challenging academic year, we have made a plan to hold a special event featuring musical dram involving your daughter. We request the honor of your company in the event to witness the great accomplishment throughout the year. We are looking forward to welcoming you...
Penutup Surat	Yours sincerely, Principal Dr. Rahadi

Contoh Soal

Read the following text and answer questions I to 4.

Yogyakarta, 6th May 2009

Dear Kelly,

Hi Kelly! It has been a while since we met each other. How are you? How is your sister Jen? Really miss you both..! I remember those good old days when we were still in high school. Do you still remember what we did to our beloved teacher? I really can't forget that time when he realized that no one was in class. I really had a good time that day.

By the way, I am going to Bali next weekend. I really hope that both of you can come. It will be really nice to spend our weekend there. I have booked two hotel rooms at Grand Mercure Hotel for three of us. I really look forward to hearing from you about this plan. It won't be fabulous without you both. So, please try to make it.

Call me as soon as possible because I have to contact the hotel again to confirm about the rooms.

Love

Vina

1. What is the relationship between Kelly and Vina ?

A. They are sisters.

B. They are old friends.

C. They are a teacher and a student.

D. They are schoolmates.

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

2. What did Vina and Kelly do to their teacher?

A. They didn't do the homework.

B. They treated their teachers well.

C. They didn't attend the teacher's class.

D. They made fun of the teachers.

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

3. "How are you? How is your sister Jen? I re miss you both." (paragraph 1) The underlined word refers to ....

A. Kelly and Vina

B. Kelly and her friend

C. Jen and Vina

D. Kelly and Jen

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

4. "It won't be fabulous without you bo (paragraph 2) The underlined word is similar in meaning to ......

A. fascinating                 

B. marvelous

C. heinous

D. successful

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

Read the text and answer questions 5 to 8.

Dear Catherine,

I'm sorry can’t pick you up at the airport but luckily, my friend Steve can (he works at night, so he is free in the morning).

I just want to make sure about the information. Your plane arrives at 11 a.m. on 25th June and your flying on KLN Air #1327 Is that right?

I told Steve to look for a woman with two young girls, but he wanted more information. Do you look the same? What about your daughters? You shouldn't have a problem finding Steve at the airport. He's very tall and thin. He has curly brown hair, a moustache and a beard.

I can't wait to see you!

Love,

Rony

5. How many persons will Steve meet at the airport?

A. One.

B. Two.

C. Three.

D. Four.

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

6. Steve will pick Catherine with her daughters at the airport because ......

A. he is busy

B. he is free in the morning

C. he works at the airport

D. he wants more information

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

7. "I can't wait to see you!" (last sentence) What does the word "you" refer to?

A. Catherine.

B. Steve.

C. The writer.

D. Rony.

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

8. "... but luckily my friend Steve can." What does the underlined word means?

A. Accidently.

B. Actually.

C. Basically.

D. Fortunately.

(Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

Read the letter and answer questions 9 to 10.

Jalan Sudirman 23

Bandung, Jawa Barat

4th March 2007

Dear Aunt Dewi,

How clever of you to send me blue beads !

I was planning to wear a blue sweater and a plaid skirt to the morning bazaar next Sunday, and the beads will match perfectly.

Our bazaar is going to be bigger than ever this year. We're having exhibits of arts crafts, books, food and flower arrangements. In the bazaar there will be folk dances and games. You should be there!

Thank you again for your thoughtful gift.

Your loving niece.

Nita

9. What did Aunt Dewi give to Nita?

A. Blue beads.

B. A plaid skirt.

C. A nice sweater.

D. A big book.

(Ujian Nasional 2006/2007)

10. 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

(Ujian Nasional 2006/2007)

11. Which of the statements is NOT TRUE about Nita?

A. She lived at Jalan Sudirman 23, Bandung.

B. She wrote her letter on 4th March 2007.

C. She was Ms. Dewi's loving younger sister.

D. She liked the gift that Ms. Dewi gave.

(Ujian Nasional 2006/2007)

Read the letter and answer questions 12 to 14.

Aunty I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago succeeded to join a senior high school competition. Last night my parents promised me to send me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good, they'Il send me to a foreign university. Great, isn't it? I'Il work hard. I want to be a good pediatrician like you, Aunty.

Well, that's all for now. Looking forward to having your news.

Love,

Debby

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.

(Ujian Nasional 2007/2008)

13. What did Debby's parents promise her?

A. To make her 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.

(Ujian Nasional 2006/2007)

14. How does Debby feel?

A. Glad.

B. Scared.

C. Anxious.

D. Thoughtful.

(Ujian Nasional 2007/2008)