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        His Excellency

        Kim Jong Un

        Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

    Dear Mr. Chairman,

        We greatly appreciate your time, patience, and effort with respect to our recent negotiations and discussions relative to a summit (峰会) long sought by both parties, which was scheduled to take place on June 12 in Singapore.

        We were informed that the meeting was requested by North Korea, but that to us is totally irrelevant (不重要的). I was very much looking forward to being there with you.

        Sadly, based on the unacceptable and unfriendly statement, I feel it is not proper, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting.

        Therefore, please let this letter to serve to represent that the Singapore summit, for the good of both parties, but to the detriment of the world, will not take place.

        You talk about your nuclear capabilities (能力), but ours are so massive and powerful that I pray to God they will never have to be used.

        I felt a wonderful dialogue was building up between you and me, and ultimately, it is only that dialogue that matters. Some day, I look very much forward to meeting you.

        In the meantime, I want to thank you for the release of the hostages (人质) who are now home with their families. That was a beautiful gesture and was very much appreciated.

        If you change your mind having to do with this most important summit, please do not hesitate to call me or write. The world, and North Korea in particular, has lost a great opportunity for lasting peace and great prosperity and wealth. This missed opportunity is a truly sad moment in history.

    Sincerely yours,

    Donald J. Trump

        President of the United States of America

    1. (1) What is the purpose of this letter written by Donald J. Trump?
      A . To invite Kim Jong Un to take part in a summit to be held in Singapore. B . To cancel the summit to be held on June 12. C . To express his appreciation for the patience and effort of Kim Jong Un. D . To show off the nuclear capabilities of the United States.
    2. (2) What is the proper meaning of the underlined word “detriment” in Paragraph 4?
      A . Damage. B . Advantage. C . Benefit. D . Development.
    3. (3) What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
      A . Trump is greatly dissatisfied with the release of the hostages. B . Kim Jong Un did not want to release the American hostages. C . Trump is eager to hold another summit with Kim Jong Un next year. D . The Singapore summit may be a great chance for the peace of the world.

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