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PRACTICE PAPER 3A \u2014 READING
Text 1
Read the extracts from a guide to Hong Kong\u2019s Country Parks below and then answer questions 1\u201313.
(18 marks)
Hong Kong Country Parks
Hong Kong Country Parks
Tai Lam Country Park covers 5,370 hectares in the central New Territories.Facilities

include a 14-station fitness trail, a tree walk, a forest trail, and a recently-opened mountain bike trail. (Note: mountain bikers must be over 12 and have purchased a permit.) Chinese leopard cat and barking deer can sometimes be seen. There are campsites in the park, and barbecue and picnic sites along Route Twisk.

Transport: bus 51 from Kam Tin or Tseun Wan; minibus 71 from Yuen Long.
Lantau Country Park, 7,840 hectares. This is the place to \u2018get away from it all\u2019,

hiking, camping, swimming and fishing. A popular activity is to hike up to the summit of Lantau Peak at night and watch the sun-rise. But be careful \u2014 the trail is steep and quite dangerous in places! The Lantau Trail links places of historical interest. Accommodation at campsites, monasteries and youth hostels (members only).

Transport: ferry from Central to Mui Wo, then bus or taxi.
Pat Sin Leng Country Park, 3,125 hectares. All 8 mountains in the range can be

climbed, the highest being 500m \u2014 which is for experienced walkers only. The 4km nature trail is also quite rugged and not recommended for casual walkers. Much more accessible is the path down to the Bride\u2019s Pool Waterfall. Barbecue and camp sites are located along the road from Luk Keng to Shuen Wan.

Transport: buses 75K and 275R from Tai Po Market.
Kam Shan and Lion Rock Country Park, 557 hectares. Located close to urban

areas, this park is popular with families and always busy.Facilities include barbecue sites, a morning walk garden, a jogging trail, a 15-station fitness trail, a tree walk and a network of easy paths. There are magnificent panoramic views towards Shatin, Tsing Yi and North Kowloon. Long-tailed macaque monkeys are a common sight, but don\u2019t feed them \u2014 they bite!

Transport; buses 72, 81 and 86B pass by the park.
Tai Tam Country Park at 1,315 hectares, extends over 1/5 of Hong Kong Island. The

park is situated around 4 reservoirs built between 1889 and 1917. The park contains many easy walking trails, a morning walker\u2019s garden, a morning walker\u2019s garden, a 2.5km jogging trail, a tree walk. There are also barbecue pits and childrens\u2019 play equipment. Visitors will see nine species of birds, including kingfishers flitting between the trees.

Transport: buses 61 and 66 from Repulse Bay; 14 from Shaukeiwan.
Tai Po Kau Special Area is a 440 hectare nature reserve in a deeply-wooded valley

with a stream at the bottom. The area contains over 100 species of tree, 12 common birds, plus barking deer, civet cat, porcupine and pangolin. This shady unspoilt valley is the perfect place to find peace \u2013 no barbecues or fires are permitted. There are no cars, buses or pollution \u2013 just five peaceful walks including a fascinating nature trail.

Transport: buses 70, 72 and 74 from Tai Po Road.
Aberdeen Country Park, 423 hectares is the \u2018back garden\u2019 for residents living in the

Wong Chuk Hang and Aberdeen housing estates. This busy park is well provided with recreation sites for visitors of different ages and interests.F acilit ies: barbecue pits, picnic tables, rain shelters, children\u2019s play complex, fitness trail, wheelchair course, nature trail, visitors\u2019 centre.

Transport:the park is readily accessible on foot from many directions, including Aberdeen
Reservoir Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Wan Chai Gap Road.
There are 51 questions in this paper.
Time allowed: 1 hour
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Answer the following questions using information from the Country Parks guide. Write the letter(s)
(A\u2013G) next to each question. The first has been done for you as an example.
(6 marks)
Which is the largest Country Park?
a.
B
1. Which park on Hong Kong Island is a good place to see birds?
1.
2. Which has special facilities for disabled visitors?
2.
3. Which would be a good place to go mountain biking?
3.
4. Which doesnot contain barbecue facilities?
4.
5. Which contains a waterfall?
5.
6. Which two parks have special trails for joggers?
6.
and
Decide whether these statements are True, False or the information is Not stated. Put a tick in ONE
box only for each statement.
(5 marks)
True
False Not stated
7. Kam Shan and Lion Rock Country Park is a good place

to take the family.
8. The Lantau Trail is suitable for jogging.
9. You can camp in Tai Lam Country Park.

10. Aberdeen Country Park is easy to get to.
11. Pat Sing Leng Country Park does not have any easy,
safe walks.
12. Which descriptions contain warnings to visitors? Fill in the table below. One has been done for you
as an example.
(4 marks)
Lantau Country Park
But be careful \u2014 the trail is steep and quite dangerous in places!

13. One of your friends said to you, \u201cI\u2019m feeling really stressed. I\u2019d love to go somewhere quiet where there are not many people, and no roads \u2014 somewhere dark and green where I can enjoy the trees, the animals and the birds\u201d.

Based on the information in the guide, which place would you recommend they visit, and why?
(3 marks)
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