23. "They need only the nutrients and moisture in the soil,..." (paragraph 1)
The word they refers to?
A. Hydrophonics D. Plants
B. Soils E. Gravel beds
C. Nutrients
24. The main idea of paragraph one is...
A. Planting plants in water
B. Plants don't need soil
C. What hydrophonics is
D. Hydrophonics farming has been expanding
E. The leading companies in the field of hydrophonics
Questions 25 - 29 refer to the following letter.
Jl, Imam Bonjol 199 Semarang
Dear Sulis,
I'm Sorry that I have to turn down your invitation. I'd give anything if I could go with you, but my Dad needs me at the store. Since nearly all of his clerks are on vacation. I have to stay around to help out.
I hope that you and your family have a good trip.
Sincerely
Elva
25. Why did Elva write the letter?
A. She missed her friend
B. She wanted to go
C. She is a good writer
D. She went to her friend's house
E. She could not accept the invitation
26. Why couldn't Elva go with Sulis?
A. She was lazy
B. Dad wanted her to stay at home
C. She had to keep the store
D. Dad wanted her to go to around the store
E. She was on vacation