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Conversation

Man : Gwen, I want to thank for the novel that you sent me last week. I have started reading it, but I haven’t finished it yet.
Woman : What do you think of the novel?
Man : Well, it’s an inspiring novel. I like the plot. By the way, how long has it been since the first launching?
Woman : It’s been nearly a month.
Man : And, how many copies have been sold so far?
Woman : Thank God. Many people seem to like it very much. The publisher says that there have been over 700 copies sold.
Man : Splendid! It’s a best selling novel. I’d like to congratulate you on your success at your first published novel.
Woman : Thank you very much, Mr Gerard. It’s very kind of you to say so.
Man : Keep up the good work, Gwen. I believe you will be a great author someday.
Woman : Thanks, Mr Gerard.

1. What did Mr Gerard congratulate Gwen for?
A. Her best selling novel.
B. Being a great author.
C. The good work.
D. Her new book.
E. 700 copies.

Pertanyaan yang diajukan oleh narator adalah alasan Mr Gerad memberi Gwen ucapan selamat.
Oleh karena itu, peserta didik harus mendengarkan baik-baik informasi mengenai apa yang
dibicarakan dalam percakapan tersebut. Dalam percakapan tersebut, Mr Gerard memberi ucapan
selamat karena buku Gwen terjual 700 kopi. Mr Gerard menganggapnya sebagai penjualan yang
laris, maka jawaban yang paling tepat adalah A, “Her best selling novel.”

2. What do you think of Gwen’s novel?
A. Gwen is a ungifted author.
B. Gwen is an uninspiring author.
C. Her novel inspires the readers.
D. Gwen is an untalented novelist.
E. Not many people like Gwen’s novel.

Pertanyaan yang diajukan oleh narator adalah pendapat peserta didik tentang novel Gwen berdasarkan
percakapan yang didengar. Jadi, peserta didik harus mendengarkan baik-baik informasi yang ada
dalam percakapan. Dalam percakapan tersebut, tersirat bahwa novel Gwen digemari banyak orang.
Oleh karena itu, jawaban yang paling tepat adalah C, “Her novel inspires the readers.”

Dikutip dari buku SIAPUJA Bahasa Inggris SMA Kelas X Kurikulum 2013