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FINAL TEST OF 1st SEMESTER

THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2022/2023

Subject : English for Compulsory Program

Day, date : Thursday, 24 November 2022
Grade : XI
Duration : 60 minutes

Read the following dialogue to answer questions 1 to 3.

Brillianita : Hey, how are you doing?
Kanaya : I am doing well, how about you?
Brillianita : I am also fine and doing great, how’s your family?
Kanaya : The family is doing well. I am busy with my siblings preparing for our
upcoming exams.
Brillianita : Yeah, me too. I am busy all the time.
Kanaya : What do you think about the vacation you took last month? How was it?
Brillianita : Oh, it was great! We participated in many adventure activities and had lots
of fun.
Kanaya : Where did you go?
Brillianita : We went to Dubai.
Kanaya : It’s a beautiful place to go. I went there last year and enjoyed it a lot with my
family. Did you go to Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi?
Brillianita : Yeah, it’s one of the most adventurous places I have visited in my life. We
had amazing fun there and especially my brothers had a gala time at Ferrari
World.
Kanaya : What other things did you like there?
Brillianita : I liked Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. It was really mesmerizing to
see that building at night. We even went to the top and clicked a lot of selfies
there.
Kanaya : Burj Khalifa is indeed a wondrous sight to behold.
Brillianita : So, are you planning a vacation this year?
Kanaya : Let’s see. My family and I plan to go to Europe. However, we are busy with
our family functions at home as there is an upcoming birthday party.
Therefore it’s still undecided.
1. Which of the following is the expression for asking an opinion?
A. “Hey, how are you doing?”
B. “I am doing well, how about you?”
C. “I am also fine and doing great, how’s your family?”
 D. “What do you think about the vacation you took last month?”
E. “So, are you planning a vacation this year?”
2. What is false based on the dialogue above?
A. Kanaya is busy since she is preparing for the approaching tests.
B. Last year Kanaya and her family visited Dubai.
C. Brillianita took a vacation a month ago.
D. According to Brillianita, Burj Khalifa is enchanting.
E. Kanaya and her family have a fixed plan for the vacation this year.
3. “Burj Khalifa is indeed a wondrous sight to behold.”
What word can best replace the italic word above?
A. Beautiful
B. Hilarious
C. Satisfying
D. Astonishing
E. Sanctuary

Read the following dialogue to answer questions 4 to 6.

Fikry : How do you like living in a big city?
Aziz : I like it so much more than living in the country. There are many things that make
it better.
Fikry : Oh, really? Can you give me some examples?
Aziz : Well, it is more interesting out in the city than in the country. There is so much
more to do and see!
Fikry : Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country.
Aziz : That's true. People in the city aren't as open and friendly as those in the
countryside, and the streets aren't as safe.
Fikry : I'm sure that the country is more relaxed, too!
Aziz : Yes, the city is busier than the country. However, the country feels much slower
than the city.
Fikry : I think that's a good thing!
Aziz : Oh, I don't. The country is so boring! Being in the country is much more boring than
being in the city.
Fikry : How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than the city?
Aziz : Oh, yes. Living in the city is more expensive than in the country.
Fikry : Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city.
Aziz : Yes, it's cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But, the city is so much more
exciting. It's faster, crazier, and more fun.
Fikry : I think you are crazy about moving to the city.
Aziz : Well, I'm young now. Perhaps, When I'm married and have children I'll move back
to the country.
4. What is the topic of the dialogue above?
A. The living cost in the country and the city.
B. The comparison between living in the city and in the country.
C. The health aspect of living in the city and in the country.
D. The ambiance of living in the city and in the city.
E. The decision to live in the city or in the country.
 5. In which thing do Fikry and Aziz disagree?
A. The fact that living in the country is good because it is much slower than in
the city.
B. The fact that the country is safer than the city.
C. The fact that life in the city is less healthy than in the country.
D. The fact about living in the city is more expensive than in the country.
E. The fact about people in the country that is more friendly than those who live
in the city.
6. Based on the dialogue, which of the following statements can conclude about living
in the city?
A. Living in the city is fresh, expensive, and healthy.
B. Living in the city is boring, expensive, and joyful.
C. Living in the city is cheap, dangerous, and busy.
D. Living in the city is expensive, dangerous, and busy.
E. Living in the city is cheap, fresh, and joyful.

For questions 7 to 10 choose the appropriate answers to complete the following

dialogue.
Jane : … . (7)?
Lynn : In my opinion, the production management is very busy now. It is running on a
very tight schedule. We received quite a few orders lately.
Jane : I bet all the customers want … (8) orders now or as soon as possible. The
Production department will have to work a lot of overtime this month.
Lynn : Overtime already started last week with all the employees in the Assembly
department working an average of two hours of overtime per day.
Jane : I hope the customers appreciate our quick response time and the fact that we
always jump
through hoops to give them whatever they want.
Lynn : It does pay to keep up with the customers’ demand. Everybody likes our products
and services. Even though it is sometimes very difficult to please everybody, it is
fine with me because I love this company, and I want to see it prosper.
Jane : We can take pride in a job well done. Besides, it makes our job easier also.
Lynn : Yes, I would not like to hear people complain. I would hate to deal with unhappy
customers.
Jane : It is really … (9) to deal with unhappy customers. I doubt that I will be able to relax
even when I get home at the end of the day.
7. The correct answer is … .
A. What has been done by our production management?
B. Do you think that we need additional workers for production management?
C. What do you think about our production management?
D. I guess our production management must be under supervision now.
E. I don’t think the production management needs new workers.
8. The correct answer is … .
A. his
B. them
C. her
 D. its
E. their
9. The correct answer is … .
A. stressful
B. exaggerating
C. fantastic
D. chaotic
E. tremendous

Read the following text to answer questions 10 to 13.

Dear friends,

From my point of view, enough exercise and healthy food are very important to children.
Parents should be concerned about these things. If so, children will keep healthy, fit, and
happy. They will not easily suffer from sicknesses. In addition, they prevent the children
from being overweight. For example, a child who spends all day playing video games and
eating snacks all the time will become too fat. When children always eat junk food and sit
around watching television, they will have little energy for doing well in school. Please
share your opinion.

With love,

Taufik Samsuddin

10. What is the text about?

A. The way to keep happy.
B. The reason why children get overweight.
C. Parents’ guidelines to take care of their children.
D. The impact of junk foods and snacks on children’s health.
E. The importance of healthy food and exercise for children.
11. Why do playing video games and watching TV all day cause children to be
overweight?
A. Because the children will watch junk food advertisements on TV and play
games.
B. Because those activities will increase the children’s appetite.
C. Because children get less physical exercise.
D. Because they will not have enough nutrition.
E. Because children are still growing.
12. “In addition, they prevent the children from being overweight.”
What does the underlined pronoun refer to?
A. Parents.
B. Children.
C. Sickness.
D. Keeping fit, healthy, and happy.
E. Enough exercise and healthy food.
Read the following text to answer questions 13 to 15.
Dear Teenz Magz,
I’d like to share my opinion regarding people’s perspectives on the strawberry
generation. Defined as young adults born between 1982 to 2002, Millennials are often
dismissed as “strawberries” who are unable to take hardships, narcissistic, and deeply self-
entitled. I agree with DPM Tharman that ageism and discrimination against older workers
are wrong but I do believe that our stance as a country against ageism should apply to the
youth as well.
After all, no generation is superior to another and each generation has its own set of
unique challenges. I often hear older people lamenting about how youngsters “can’t take
hardships” and “have it easy in life”.
I definitely acknowledge that the older generation had its own set of challenges.
However, it isn’t as easy for our generation too. When millennials enter the workforce, they
often have to work harder to compete with more graduates for entry-level jobs. The
proportion of university graduates in our society is increasing every single year. In 2020,
the proportion of graduates in Singapore is expected to be 40 percent.
Besides having to compete with more local graduates, Generation Y also has to
compete with foreign graduates who are sometimes often willing to accept lower pay. If
you look around you, you’d notice many fresh graduates who are foreigners working in
Singapore. This was not the case during Generation X time when the competition was
mostly local.
Given these circumstances, perhaps to get your first job back then, all you need is a
university degree. However, for my generation, a degree isn’t enough. To compete for good
jobs in today’s context, you also need a few internships at reputable companies;
international experience either through exchange or internships or both; awards or grants;
community service, and strong referrals from your professors.
Through this letter, I’d like to say that people should stop perceiving the millennials
as weak and effortless generations because we meet different challenges in our lives.

Regards,

Hermione Atun

13. The following which is not the thing that should be possessed by millennials to get
their first job is … .
A. internships at reputable companies
B. socialite community
C. international experience
D. awards
E. strong referrals from a professor
14. People often think that Millennials are … .
A. incapable to take hardships, dependent, and deeply self-entitled
B. reliable, confident, and deeply self-entitled
C. incapable of facing hardships, self-centered, and deeply self-entitled
D. independent, narcissistic, and deeply self-entitled
E. ignorant, self-centered, and deeply self-entitled
 15. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
A. Generation Y has to compete with more local graduates.
B. Foreign students are willing to be paid lower than generation Y.
C. Generation Y has to compete with both local graduates and foreign students.
D. If you look around, many students are foreigners working in Singapore.
E. During the time of generation X, there was no hard competition in job
seeking.

Read the following text to answer questions 16 to 19.

Named for the Roman goddess of dawn, the aurora is a mysterious and
unpredictable display of light in the night sky. The aurora borealis and aurora australis -
the northern lights and southern lights - are common occurrences at high northern and
southern latitudes.
The typical aurora is caused by collisions between fast-moving electrons from space
with the oxygen and nitrogen in Earth's upper atmosphere. The electrons ~ which come
from the Earth’s magnetosphere, the region of space controlled by Earth's magnetic field -
transfer their energy to the oxygen and nitrogen atoms and molecules, making them
“excited”. As the gases return to their normal state, they emit photons, small bursts of
energy in the form of light. When a large number of
electrons come from the magnetosphere to bombard the atmosphere, oxygen and nitrogen
can emit enough light for the eye to detect, giving us beautiful aurora displays. This ghostly
light originates at altitudes of 100 to more than 400 km.
The color of the aurora depends on which gas - oxygen or nitrogen - is being excited
by the electrons, and on how excited it becomes. The color also depends on how fast the
electrons are moving, or how much energy they have at the time of their collisions. High-
energy electrons cause oxygen to emit green light (the most familiar color of the aurora),
while low-energy electrons cause
red light. Nitrogen generally gives off blue light. The blending of these colors can also lead
to purples, pinks, and whites. The oxygen and nitrogen also emit ultraviolet light, which can
be detected by special cameras on satellites.
The different shapes of auroras are a mystery that scientists are still trying to
unravel. The shape seems to depend on where in the magnetosphere the electron
originates, what causes them to gain their energy, and why they dive into the atmosphere.

(Source: https://pwe.gsfc.nasa.gov)
16. What is the social function of the text?
A. To persuade the readers that aurora is a beautiful phenomenon.
B. To explain the process involved in the phenomena of aurora.
C. To tell the story behind the name of aurora.
D. To describe the characteristics of aurora.
E. To entertain the readers with the story behind the name of aurora.
17. What does affect the color of the aurora?
A. Electrons and gas.
B. Gas.
C. Nitrogen and oxygen.
 D. Oxygen and electrons.
E. Electron, nitrogen, and oxygen
18. What can you infer from the last paragraph?
A. Scientists are still researching why aurora has different shapes.
B. The shape of the aurora depends on the origin of electrons in the
magnetosphere.
C. The different shapes of the aurora are what make it beautiful.
D. Scientists found three factors that shape auroras
E. Scientists do not need to conduct more research on auroras.
19. Which of the following sentence does show the material process?
A. “... the aurora is a mysterious and unpredictable display of light in the night
sky.”
B. “The oxygen and nitrogen also emit ultraviolet light …”
C. “The blending of these colors can also lead to purples, pinks, …”
D. “The different shapes of auroras are a mystery …”
E. “The color of the aurora depends on which gas – oxygen or nitrogen – … “

Read the following text to answer questions 20 to 23.

Gossip. All humans partake in some form, despite the age-old adage, “If you have
nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Whether it’s workplace chatter, the sharing of
family news, or group texts between friends, it’s inevitable that everyone who talks, well,
talks about other people. A 1993 observational study found that male participants spent
55% of conversation time and female participants spent 67% of conversation time on “the
discussion of socially relevant topics.”
Some researchers argue that gossip helped our ancestors survive. Evolutionary
psychologist
Robin Dunbar first pioneered this idea, comparing gossip to the grooming primates engage
in as a means of bonding, Instead of picking fleas and dirt off one another to bond, Ludden
explains, we now talk, which is “where gossip comes in because chit-chat is mostly talking
about other people and conveying social information.”
Gossiping gives humans the ability to spread valuable information to very large
social networks. If we were not able to engage in discussions of social and personal issues,
we would not be able to sustain the kinds of societies that we do. Gossip in this broad sense
plays several roles in the maintenance of socially functional groups through time.
Some scholars view gossip as evidence of cultural learning, offering teachable
moments and providing people with examples of what's socially acceptable — and what's
not. For example, if there’s someone who cheats a lot in a community or social circle and
people start to talk about that person negatively, says Robbins, the collective criticism
should warn others of the consequences of cheating. And as word near-inevitably trickles
back to the source of said gossip, it can “serve to keep people in check, morally speaking,”
Robbins adds.
So, keep on talking without spreading a rumor. Gossiping can be something good if
you talk about nice things and valuable information.
 20. The first paragraph of the text is called … .
A. general statement
B. thesis
C. orientation
D. newsworthy event
E. sequence of explanation
21. The following statement which is not true is … .
A. every human likes becoming involved in gossip
B. women gossip more than men
C. gossip can be means of cultural learning
D. our ancestors were helped to survive through gossip
E. valuable information is impossible to spread through gossip
22. Which of the following is a noun phrase?
A. Keep on
B. Who cheats
C. View gossip as
D. First pioneered
E. Valuable information
Read the following text to answer questions 23 to 26.
Bitcoin is an alternative type of payment system. It is a type of internet or digital
money. You can use it to do business outside mainstream financial services. Bitcoin is
basically digital cash. It works just like an online wallet. You can send money in your online
wallet to your friends, buy stuff online and offline, or even invest in it, as you would do with
stocks.
Bitcoin was created as a response to the criticism suggesting that big banks are
corrupt and not accountable, constantly misusing clients' money and charging enormous
fees. The creator of Bitcoin invented something that eliminates the middleman – or, in this
case, the bank - from financial exchanges. Because the Bitcoin system is decentralized, all
transactions are very transparent, so there is no corruption. The clients always know what
is going on and can control their own money.
A word often associated with Bitcoin is "blockchain", which is where all confirmed
transactions Bitcoin users make are placed as "blocks". More specifically, whenever a
"block", or a transaction, enters the online system, its validation is needed on the peer-to-
peer computer network. That means that all Bitcoin users are aware of every single block,
and this makes stealing or spending the same currency twice impossible. This is one of the
reasons why millions of people trust Bitcoin and see a very bright future ahead of it. All
transactions occur only between the buyer and the seller, with the help of private "keys", or
passwords, they come up with, and their electronic gadgets.
Here are some steps to do when someone wants to buy a bitcoin. At first, all new
users must install a virtual wallet onto their electronic devices. This wallet is like an online
bank account where all future transactions will be noted.
Next step, Bitcoin needs some real money which will be translated into a virtual
currency. This can be done through an online payment, a bank transfer, or a third-party
website. Once the funds are stored in the virtual wallet, the users should order bitcoins and
then use them as they please. This simple process is very similar to trading stocks, for
example.

23. What inspired the creation of bitcoin?

A. Corrupt politicians
B. Corruption in Microsoft
C. Corrupt banks
D. Corruption in online shops
E. Corrupt traders
24. Which statement is true based on the text above?
A. No validation is needed when bitcoin is used for a transaction.
B. People trust bitcoin because it is an alternative type of payment system.
C. The sellers and the buyers who use bitcoins do not need any passwords in
their transactions.
D. You need to have real money before you can purchase Bitcoins.
E. A virtual wallet is no longer needed when someone wants to use bitcoins as
the payment system.
25. Based on the text above, which of the following is passive voice?
A. “Bitcoin is an alternative type of payment system.”
B. “Bitcoin is basically digital cash.”
C. “Bitcoin was created as a response to the criticism ….”
D. “The clients always know what is going on ….”
E. “This simple process is very similar to trading stocks ….”
26. “The creator of Bitcoin invented something that eliminates the middleman ….”
The italic word in the sentence above can be best replaced by … .
A. eradicates
B. obscures
C. invents
D. blames
E. finds

The following text is for questions 27 to 30.

Evaluating Your Personal Financial Statement
By Chizoba Morah
Month after month, many individuals look at their bank and credit card statements
and are surprised that they spent more than they thought they did. To avoid this problem,
one simple method of accounting for income and expenditures is to have personal financial
statements. Just like the ones used by corporations, financial statements provide you with
an indication of your financial condition and can help with budget planning. There are two
types of personal financial statements: personal cash flow statements and personal balance
sheets.
A personal cash flow statement is a statement that measures your cash inflows and
outflows in order to show you your net cash flow for a specific period of time. Cash inflows
generally include salaries, interest from savings accounts, dividends from investments, as
well as capital gain from the sale of financial securities like stocks and bonds. It can also
include money received from the sale of assets like houses or cars. Essentially, your cash
inflow consists of anything that brings in money. Meanwhile, cash outflow represents all
expenses, regardless of size. Cash outflows include rent or mortgage payments, utility bills,
groceries, gas, and entertainment (books, movie tickets, restaurant meals, etc.)
The purpose of determining your cash inflows and outflows is to find your net cash
flow. Your net cash flow is simply the result of subtracting your outflow from your inflow. A
positive net cash flow means that you earned more than you spent and that you have some
money left over from that period. On the other hand, a negative net cash flow shows that
you spent more money than you brought in.
Alongside this, the personal balance sheet is the second type of personal financial
statement. It provides an overall snapshot of your wealth at a specific period in time. It is a
summary of your assets (what you own), your liabilities (what you need to pay in each of
every period of time), and your net worth (assets minus liabilities).
If you currently have a negative cash flow or you want to increase positive net cash
flow, the only way to do it is to assess your spending habits and adjust them as necessary.
By using personal financial statements to become more aware of your spending habits and
net worth, you'll be well on your way to greater financial security.

27. Why do we need to evaluate our personal financial statements?

A. To avoid bank and credit card calls.
B. To provide wealth conditions.
C. To help with budget planning.
D. To secure our liabilities and assets.
E. To represent a healthy lifestyle.
28. Look at the table below, based on the explanation above, which one belongs to
outflows?
 A. Early September Balance
B. Last September Balance
C. Daily Rent
D. Monthly Rent
E. Neighbourhood Bond
29. Look at the table below, based on the explanation above, which one belongs to
liabilities?
 A. Buy AC Remote
B. Fridge Service
C. Buy Hose
D. Manager Fee
E. Key Duplicates
30. Based on the explanation text above, Handayani Homestay Cash Flow shows that … .
A. This business has a positive net cash flow.
B. This business has a negative net cash flow.
C. This business struggles a lot.
D. This business needs to increase its wealth.
E. This business has more liabilities than assets.
The following text is for questions 31 to 34.
Investment Product
By James Chen
An investment product is a product offered to investors based on an underlying security or
group of securities that are purchased with the expectation of earning a favorable return.
Investment products are based on a wide range of underlying securities and encompass a
broad range of investment objectives.
Within the investment market, investment products can be structured in various ways.
Thus, investors have a wide variety of options in addition to buying an investment product
focused on the movement of a single security. Structured investment products can include
mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, money market funds, annuities, and more. In the U.S.
and globally, investment products are highly regulated requiring substantial
documentation to provide investors with a detailed understanding of investment products
for which they may choose to invest.
Below are some basic examples of investment products offered in the investment universe.
Stocks
Stock investments represent equity ownership in a publicly traded company. Companies
issue stock as part of a capital-raising regime which funds the operations of the company.
Stock investments have varying growth prospects and are typically analyzed based on
characteristics such as estimated future earnings and price-to-earnings ratios. Stocks can
be classified into various categories and may also offer dividends adding an income pay-out
component to the investment.
Bonds
Bonds are one of the most well-known fixed-income investment products. They can be
offered by governments or corporations looking to raise capital. Bonds pay investors’
interest in the form of coupon payments and offer full principal repayment at maturity.
Investors can also invest in bond funds which include a portfolio of bonds managed by a
portfolio manager for various objectives. Bonds and bond funds are typically classified by a
credit rating which offers insight into their capital structure and ability to make timely
payments.

31. People who want to invest their money are called … .

A. investments
B. investors
C. investing
D. investment products
E. investment universe
32. What are the offers when someone buys stocks?
A. Company ownerships
B. Past earnings
C. Balances
D. Dividends
E. Money secure guarantees
33. Before deciding to invest in certain products, we should …
A. understand the kinds of investment products.
B. gamble in buying the products.
 C. be wealthy and financially secure.
D. understand the types of investors.
E. above the age of 21.
34. The difference between bond funds and stocks is …
A. Bond funds are more difficult to transact than stocks.
B. Bond funds offer a portfolio manager while stocks do not.
C. Bond funds are cheaper in price than stocks.
D. Stocks are more legal than bond funds.
E. Stocks are for everyone while bond funds are only for the rich.
35. “Stock investments represent equity ownership in a publicly traded company.”
The passive voice of the sentence above is … .
A. A publicly traded company is represented by stock investments in equity
ownership.
B. A publicly traded company was represented by stock investments in equity
ownership.
C. Equity ownership in a publicly traded company is represented by stock
investments.
D. Equity ownership in a publicly traded company are represented by stock
investments.
E. Equity ownership in a publicly traded company has been represented by
stock investments.

The following text is for questions 36 to 38.

23 May 2017

Dear friends,
As you all know, I've been accepted by another company and will be resigning from my
position this week. Let me say my sincere goodbye to all of you.
For me, it’s been a hard decision. I have been with you for the last four years and always
appreciated the professional teamwork. It was the best period of my career so far. | am
sure it will be difficult to forget all the experiences and relationships we have had so far.
We will remain friends. My time is always available for you all. I do hope my new job has
the same level of teamwork as I have here.
Thank you for those wonderful moments. Wishing you a successful career and life today
and forever.
Best regards,

Ivana Arcellia

36. What is the purpose of the letter above?

A. To inform colleagues about Ivana’s new job opportunity.
B. To apologize to friends working in the same company.
C. To say farewell as he is resigning from office.
D. To announce someone’s promotion.
E. To say thanks for her friends’ cooperation.
 37. Why will Brendan be resigning from the company?
A. He has been accepted by another company.
B. He has been dismissed from his latest job.
C. He wants to move out of the country.
D. He wants to apply for a new job.
E. He wants to find another job.
38. “… will be resigning from my position this week.” (Paragraph 1)
What does the word “resigning” mean?
A. Postponing.
B. Setting off.
C. Promoting.
D. Designing.
E. Leaving.

The following text is for questions 39 to 42.

Country House
Pebble Hill
Vancouver
Canada

Dear Ahmad,

How are you? I'm fine- I have some exciting news! I have moved to a new house in the
country. It is very peaceful there. The house has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a
huge kitchen. I much prefer it to my old apartment in the city.
The weather is very cold over here. Yesterday. I went skiing on the mountain slopes with
my friends Tom and Payton. Tom is an excellent skier but Payton and I on still in the
beginner group. We had great fun and afterward, we drank hot chocolate beside an open
fire.
Your mum tells me that you are coming to visit me for Eid Al-Fitr I can’t wait to see you and
show you my new house- Which room would you like to sleep in? One of the guestrooms
looks out onto a lake, while the other room has lovely views of the woods and mountains.
Can you do me a favor, please? Can you bring me some photographs of Hong Kong? I miss
my friends and family there. See you soon!

Best wishes,
Uncle Sam

39. What is the salutation of the letter above?

A. Canada.
B. Dear Ahmad,
C. Best wishes,
D. How are you?
E. Country House.
40. Who is the recipient of the letter?
A. Vancouver.
 B. Ahmad.
C. Payton.
D. Tom.
E. Sam.
41. The following statement which is not true is … .
A. Uncle Sam’s new house consists of nine rooms.
B. According to Uncle Sam, his old apartment is better than his new house.
C. Tom and his friend, Payton, are beginner skiers.
D. The weather in Uncle Tom’s new residence is cold.
E. For Uncle Sam, living in his new house is very peaceful.
42. What does Uncle Sam ask for from Ahmad?
A. Visiting him for Eid Al-Fitr
B. Seeing his new house
C. Skiing on the mountain slopes.
D. Enjoying hot chocolate beside an open fire.
E. Bringing him some photographs of Hong Kong.

Read the following letter to answer questions 43 to 45.

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 2, 2016

Ms. Kraft’s Class

Boeing Learning Center
Washington, D.C.

Dear Students,
Thank you for writing. Letters like yours mean a lot to me, and they remind me why
I ran for this Office in the first place.
Being President has been the greatest privilege of my life, and while my term is
coming to an end at the beginning of next year, that doesn't mean I'll stop fighting to make
sure doors of opportunity are wide open for you and your generation. That is a promise I
will never stop working to keep. And once I leave the White House, I'll be counting on
young people like you to step up and get involved because we all share a lasting
responsibility to bring about real and meaningful change that will make our Nation
stronger.
Wherever your talents and interests take you, always remember that nothing is
beyond your reach so as long as you are willing to dream big and work hard. America is
depending on students like you to build a brighter tomorrow, and I know there are no
limits to what you can achieve.
Thank you, again, for your kind note. Your generation gives me great hope for the
future, and I trust you'll stay engaged in our democracy.

Sincerely,
Barack Obama

43. What is the topic of the letter above?

A. The privilege of being the president of America.
B. Barack Obama’s hope and promise toward the students.
C. The wide opportunity of the generation.
D. President’s hope on the students to dream big and work hard.
E. The student’s participation in the democracy of America.

44. What is the sender’s advice for those who want to pursue their talents and
interests?
A. They should be confident and dream big.
B. They should dream big and work hard.
C. They have to be ambitious and work hard.
D. They have to build brighter dreams.
E. They must take part in the democratic process.
45. What is the complimentary closing of the letter above?
A. Mr. Craft’s Class.
B. Dear students,
C. Thank you, again, for your kind note.
D. Sincerely,
E. Barack Obama