READING COMPREHENSION

EXERCISE AUTHENTIC TEXT

1. Look at the notice below.

Do not accept if the seal is broken

What does the notice mean?

A. We should accept the thing if the seal is broken.

B. We have to accept the thing if the seal is broken.
C. We should not accept the thing if the seal is broken.
D. We must not accept the thing if the seal is not broken.

Read the text and answer the questions number 2 and 3.

Dear Bertha,

I heard that you are not in a good condition. I am very sorry to hear that. Anyway,
listen to the doctor’s advice and take a rest. I hope you’ll get well soon.

Your best friend,

Maria

2. To whom we usually give the above card?

A. To someone who is sick.
B. To people who are healthy.
C. To a person who celebrates his birthday.
D. To a couple who have their wedding party.

3. How is Bertha’s condition?

A. She is pale.
B. She is healthy.
C. She is unhappy.
 D. She is in a poor health.

This text is for question number 4

Mr. & Mrs. Chew Kok Key

&
Mr. & Mrs. Lim Kau

Request the pleasure of your company to a

wedding dinner at
Holiday Inn
Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz
Melaka, 75000 Malaysia
Tel: 06.2859000
Fax: 06.2859111

At 7.00p.m.
On the occasion of the marriage of

Mr. Chew Choong Seng

With
Ms. Lim Bong Eng

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A. Ms. Lim persuades Mr. Chew to marry her
B. Mr. Chew invites Ms. Lim to go on holiday
C. Ms. Lim invites Mr. Chew to come to her party
D. Mr. Chew invites their colleagues to come to the party.
5. Look at the notice below.

PUT YOUR SHOES OFF

BEFORE ENTERING THIS ROOM

What does the notice means?

A. We must leave our shoes outside the room.

 B. We can wear our shoes inside the room.
C. We may bring the shoes into the room.
D. We enter the room with our shoes.

Read the text and answer question number 6

UNO Department Store

BIG SALE ALL THE PRODUCT

28th February—25th March 2012

Discount up to:

50% for the fashion products

30 % for the electrical products

60% for the furniture products

25% for the household appliances

HURRY, HURRY, HURRY

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE OF A LIFE TIME

6. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?

A. UNO sells not only fashion but also electrical products.
B. We only pay Rp 5,000 for a broom priced Rp 20,000.
C. The time of giving discount is more than one month.
D. There are less than four products sold in UNO

ANNOUNCEMENT

To: All students

To celebrate the National Education Day, the Students Board Organization will hold some
interesting programs. They are English Speech Contest, English Story Telling contest, and
Wall Magazine Competition. The programs will be held on May 4th, 2012, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

All classes must take part in programs and should report their participation to their own
teachers.

For detailed information, please contact Mrs. Erika, the coordinator of this program.
 7. What does the text tell us about?
A. Programs to celebrate the National Education Day.
B. Inviting students to come to school in May.
C. Informing some programs on May 4th, 2012.
D. Explaining special programs in May.
8. Who is in charge of the program?
A. Headmaster
B. Students
C. Mrs. Erika.
D. Student organization.

This text is for question number 9

Surabaya, January 1st , 2013

Dear Irman,
This card comes with living wishes especially for you. To wish you lots of happiness
today and all year through. Happy New Year 2013.
Love, Sandra

9. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To greet someone for the New Year.
B. To remind someone about New Year.
C. To invite someone to a New Year Celebration.
D. To give information to everyone about New Year.

This text is for question number 10 and 11

Sinta,

Your music teacher called at 4 p.m. to say that

tonight’s lesson has been cancelled.

Please call her at 6452 9128 to arrange for a

make-up lesson.

Love,
Mom
 10. Which statement is TRUE based on the text?
A. Sinta will meet her music teacher at 4 p.m.
B. Music lesson will not be cancel tonight.
C. Sinta is expected to call her music teacher.
D. Sinta’s teacher will meet her mother that night.
11. “please call herat ….”
What does the underlined word refer to?
A. Sinta.
B. Sinta’s mother.
C. Sinta’s music teacher.
D. The teacher’s mother.

This text is for question number 12 and 13

Urgently needed
An accounting staff
Requirements:
• Age not more than 28 years old
• Smart, discipline and good motivation
• Understand a financial report and tax
• Accounting graduated
• Good English
• Having ability to operate a computer

Send your application, CV, and recent photograph to:

P.O. Box 1111 Jakarta.
Not more than one week from now.

12. What requirements should the applicant have to be an accounting staff?

A. Fluency in two foreign languages.
B. Mastering of making tax report.
C. Management graduated.
D. At least 28 years old.
 13. What must be sent by an applicant to be an accounting staff?
A. A computer certificate.
B. Photographs and CV
C. A computer certificate, application, and CV
D. Photographs, CV, and application.

Read the text and answer the question number 14 and 15.
To: Satria

I heard from your father that you won the

badminton championship last night.
Congratulation on your success!

Ilham

14. Who is the winner of the badminton championship?

A. Ilham.
B. Satria.
C. Ilham’s father.
D. Satria’s father.
15. Which one is TRUE according to the text?
A. Satria won the badminton championship.
B. Ilham’s father gave information to Satria.
C. Satria congratulated Ilham on his success.
D. Ilham and his father were badminton players.

This text is for question number 16

ANNIVERSARY.

STEVEN

16. Which one is TRUE according to the text?

A. Steven greeted Karels of their wedding anniversary.
B. Mr. and Mrs. Karel got married at 25 years old.
C. The invitation is sent to Steven and his friends.
 D. Steven was going to marry at his 25 years old.

This text is for question number 17.

BLACKBIRD
We provide : 52 passenger bus
: 29 passenger bus

Full AC, Music, Toilet, TV, Video.

We serve Java, Bali, Sumatra.

Office: Jl. Wijaya 12 Jakarta

For further information call 68802309

17. What does the advertisement above tell us about?

A. A travel agent.
B. A tour service.
C. A schedule of a tour.
D. A holiday package tour.

This text is for questions number 18

To: Arman
Happy New Year 2014!
I wish our behavior had to be better than last year.
May God bless us.
From your fan,
Dani

18. What is the main idea of the text above?

A. May God bless all of us.
B. Our behavior had to be better.
C. Expressing Happy New Year.
D. May God bless you.
19. What information can we get from the text?
A. The color of the car is white.
B. The car is in not good condition.
C. We cannot phone the owner of the car.
D. We can nego the price of the car.

Dear friends,

We request the pleasure of your company for the 5th birthday

party of our son “NAZEED” on 14th September, 2003, Sunday at
6.30 p.m.

At
Bandan Basera Party Hall
Opp. Sona Theatre
Shantivan
Near National Park, Borivali (East)
Mumbai-400066

Please join us to fill our day with happiness and color.

With love,
Amit, Leena & Family
 20. Where will the party be held?
A. In Delhi
B. In national park, Borivali (east)
C. Bandan Basera Party Hall
D. Sona Theatre

21. Look at the notice below.

No access for unauthorized persons

What does the notice mean?

A. Children can access this area.

B. Everybody can access this area.
C. Only authorized persons can access this area.
D. All authorized persons cannot access this area.

Read the text and answer the questions number 22 and

23.

Dear, Miss Lia

Miss Lia, I just want to thank you for your support. I am so pleased with the
beautiful you gave me. I appreciate your support to make me more diligent. I
promise to be a smart student.

Thank you so much for your support. May God bless us.

Sincerely,

Sinta

22. What is Sinta’s purpose of sending the card?

A. Just to make a joke.
B. To say ‘thank’.
C. To make herself diligent.
D. To tell about her achievement.

23. Why did Miss Lia send gift to Sinta?

A. Because to spend her money.
B. Because to appreciate Sinta.
C. Because to support Sinta.
D. Because to honour Sinta.
 This text is for question number 24

24. When will the wedding matrimony be

held?
A. May 18th, 2011.
B. May 17th, 2011.
C. At 11.00 a.m.
D. At 09.00 p.m.

Look at the notice below.

THROW THE GARBAGE INTO THE DUSTBIN

25. What does the notice means?

a. We have to let the garbage in its place.
b. We may put the rubbish wherever we like.
c. We have to put the rubbish in the right place.
d. We may throw the garbage around our environments.
Read the text and answer question number 26

IN THE ANNIVERSARY OF JAYA ANCOL Co.

Presenting GITA GUTAWA

Wednesday, April 30, 2011

ART BUILDING
TAMAN IMPIAN JAYA ANCOL

Music by Purwacaraka’s Junior Band

Join us at 8.00 p.m.

Just buy the entrance ticket Rp 20.000,- in the main gate
And the ticket on the spot Rp 75.000,-

You can enjoy the music very much!

26. Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?

a. There will be a music show at the Art Building.
b. The music show will start in the afternoon.
c. There are two kinds of ticket in the show.
d. Gita Gutawa will perform in the show.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Next Monday, May 2nd 2013 is the National Education day, so all of the students of Class VII-
A have to wear blue and white uniform to join the ceremony on

Day : Monday
Date :May 2nd 2013
Time :at 08.00 a.m.
Place : at the town hall
Note : Come in time
Thank for your attendace.
Semarang, April 28th 2013
Headmaster
 27. What is the content of the announcement about?
a. National Education Day.
b. Joining the ceremony.
c. Wearing uniform.
d. Attendance of ceremony.
28. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
a. The ceremony will be held in April.
b. The students do not need wear uniform.
c. The students may come at 08.00.
d. The ceremony will be place at the

town hall. This text is for question number 29

and 30

To: Rehan

Congratulation on your getting first champion of Ping-Pong Championship.

The second
winner, Sendi

29. What is the main idea of the text above?

A. Congratulating on Rehan’s
birthday.
B. Expressing the Sendi’s
success.
C. Congratulating on Rehan’s
success.
D. Congratulating on Sendi’s
birthday.
30. Which statement is TRUE according to the text above?
a. Sendi get the best player honour at ping-pong.
b. Rehan is the best player of the table tennis.
c. Sendi and Rehan are the best player of ping-pong.
d. Rehan congratulates Sendi on his