Dear Frank,

Happy New Year! How are things going in Tokyo? I really envy you getting that Tokyo gig with the company. Somehow they overlooked me on that one and I am forced to slug it out here through another frigid and snowy season in Chicago. Brrrr!

I heard through the grapevine that business is going well. Rumor has it that you guys are about to close a deal with the Japanese government for an M-750 Simulator. Great news! I'm always happy when our company is doing well. Keep up the great work!

As for me, I am quite busy these days on the Systems Project. We are entering Phase Two now, and that is expected to run for three years. William Schindler is Senior Project Manager, and I am Team Leader. I am enjoying it so far. Whether I'll feel the same way in three years, I'm not sure!

I'm still playing basketball, and manage to get in a few games each week. What about basketball in Japan? Have you been able to play over there? I'm hoping you'll be able to keep up with the rest of us when you get back!

I have to go now to spend time with the family. Jonathon needs some help with his homework and Angie wants me to fix a leaky faucet.

Keep me posted whenever you can. I really enjoy receiving your letters and getting the details of your life in Japan.

Your basketball buddy,


Dave

Reading Comprehension Questions

1) The passage above is an example of which of these?

a. a friendly letter

b. a formal business letter

c. a thesis

d. a journal entry

2) Based on the context, the passage above was written at which time?

a. night time

b. summer

c. winter

d. spring

3) In the above passage, it is clear that Frank is which of the following?

a. Dave's son

b. Dave's co-worker

c. Dave's boss

d. Jonathan's father

4) Based on the context of the above passage, Frank and Dave used to do which of the following?

a. play basketball together

b. own a plumbing business

c. frequently visit Japan from Chicago

d. work for the Japanese government

5) What is Dave’s tone in the above passage?

a. gloomy

b. positive

c. annoyed

d. resentful

Answer Key

1) The passage above is an example of which of these?

a. a friendly letter

b. a formal business letter

c. a thesis

d. a journal entry

2) Based on the context, the passage above was written at which time?

a. night time

b. summer

c. winter

d. spring

3) In the above passage, it is clear that Frank is which of the following?

a. Dave's son

b. Dave's co-worker

c. Dave's boss

d. Jonathan's father

4) Based on the context of the above passage, Frank and Dave used to do which of the following?

a. play basketball together

b. own a plumbing business

c. frequently visit Japan from Chicago

d. work for the Japanese government

5) What is Dave’s tone in the above passage?

a. gloomy

b. positive

c. annoyed

d. resentful