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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
PAPER 1
PART A COMPULSORY
Mock Test 5
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART A
Reading Passages
1 hour 30 minutes
(for both Parts A and B)

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 PART A
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1–25 on pages 1–4 of the Question-Answer Book for Part A.
Text 1
THE LIFE OF AN OLYMPIC SWIMMER
1 [1] The Olympic Games, held every four
years, often inspire young people to
consider a career as a professional athlete,
and 2012 is no exception. This year’s
5 Games in London had a particularly awe-
inspiring pack of swimmers, leading many
youngsters to dream of a gold medal in this
sport. However, while Olympic swimmers
make gliding through the water look easy,
10 the sport is no walk in the park. In this
month’s article, we will look at some of the
basics involved in being an Olympic
swimmer, including lifestyle, training,
nutrition and competition. But first, let’s
15 take a quick look at some heroes of the
sport, who have dedicated their lives and
bodies to being great athletes.
[2] Michael Phelps, the 27-year-old
American swimmer who announced his
20 retirement this year, is the most successful
Olympian of all time. He’s earned a
staggering 22 medals, 18 of which were
gold. The 2012 London Olympics also
introduced to the world some new
25 incredibly talented individuals, such as Ye
Shiwen, the Chinese teenager who at the
age of 16 stunned people with her talent.
With stunning power and grace, she set a
world record in the 400-metre event and
30 won two gold medals. Another teenager, the
American Missy Franklin, also emerged as
an extraordinary contender by winning five
medals, four of which were gold. She also
smashed the world record for the 200-metre
35 backstroke. At the time of the London
Olympics, Franklin was 17 years old.
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[3] Swimming was included in the first
modern Olympic Games in 1896. Since
then, its popularity as a recreational and
40 competitive event has endured. And while
not every young athlete will achieve the
feats of Olympic swimmers, many will
develop a lifelong commitment to this
waterlogged pastime. Even for those who
45 don’t reach fame, swimming has undeniable
benefits for health and wellbeing.
[4] Swimming is one of the healthiest
physical activities a person can undertake,
as it burns a lot of calories without heavy
50 impact on the joints. Runners, weight lifters
and gymnasts, on the other hand, often
experience physical repercussions later in
life. Swimming also has a positive impact
on cardiovascular health, as the deep
55 breathing required for the activity works the
heart and lungs with every stroke. In terms
of strength and muscle development,
swimming is particularly effective since
nearly every muscle group in engaged.
60 [5] Swimmers usually have long, lean
muscles and are very strong. In order to
build this kind of physique, an athlete must
combine an intensive exercise regimen with
a healthy and high-calorie diet. Nutrition is
65 key to building muscles and having enough
energy for hours in the pool each day. Most
professional swimmers consume about
twice as many calories as is required by a
normal person. They get these calories
70 through high-energy carbohydrates like
whole wheat and protein-rich foods such as
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 eggs and milk products. Micronutrients are
also very important—calcium for strong
bones and muscles, potassium and B
75 vitamins for energy, and iron for the
production of red blood cells, which
transport oxygen around the body. Most
professional swimmers have the support of
a nutritionist who monitors their food intake
80 and ensures they are as healthy as possible.
A good diet is critical to the development of
a world-class athlete, but there’s something
even more important: training.
[6] When people think of swimmers
85 training, they imagine endless laps in a
pool. However, professional swimmers
actually spend a lot of time in the gym
working with weights. This is to ensure that
they are as strong as possible and can
90 endure long races. They train with heavy
weights to simulate the sensation of muscle
fatigue, which is something they will
experience during events. Of course,
swimming laps takes up the greatest part of
95 training. Professional swimmers will spend
hours in the pool each day, covering
incredible distances. Good technique is
critical, so they will spend a lot of time
working on their strokes, body angles and
100 breathing. Competitive swimming involves
four different types of movement: the front
stroke, backstroke, breaststroke and
butterfly. One event, called the individual
medley, involves the use of all four
105 techniques. At the professional level, most
swimmers are competent at each of these
four strokes, but often they will have one
style that they are particularly good at. At
the international level, swimmers often win
110 races by hundredths or even thousandths of
a second, so every detail matters. This
fraction of time can be the difference
between a gold or bronze medal.
Professional swimmers will work with their
115 coaches and watch video footage repeatedly
to see their own strengths and weaknesses.
This commitment is what leads us to the
next step in becoming a world-class
swimmer.
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120 [7] In order to be the best, a professional
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swimmer needs training and proper
nutrition, but that is not all. A prerequisite
for a true athlete is a competitive nature that
motivates them to be the best. This mental
125 state means they remain focused and
committed to their goals even when the
going gets tough. Before dawn, when most
people are asleep in their beds, an Olympic
swimmer will be in the pool doing laps.
130 When others are eating fast food and
watching TV, a professional swimmer will
be eating healthily and training at the gym.
Many of life’s pleasures must be forfeited
to make it to the top. This is what makes a
135 truly exceptional athlete.
[8] When swimmers reach the professional
level, there is enormous pressure on them to
perform well. Large competitions can
involve thousands of spectators cheering for
140 them or their rivals, as well as TV cameras
and other media buzzing around. When
faced with these distractions, a swimmer
must remain focused on the race. They also
need to be able to deal with loss. Losing a
145 race can be devastating — particularly after
long periods of intensive training — but
swimmers must keep their spirits high and
recover quickly.
[9] So, if you feel you have the natural
150 talent, discipline and mental focus required
to be an Olympic swimmer, how do you
begin? Well, most top swimmers began
quite early in their lives, and many were
young children when they commenced their
155 training. Phelps was a mere seven years old
when he started. However, if your age has
reached double digits, there’s still hope!
Many swimmers have gone on to great
success, and have received university sport
160 scholarships, after having been discovered
as teenagers. If you’re past your teens and
hate waking up before noon, don’t fret. You
can still enjoy the benefits of a swimming
lifestyle, even if you don’t end up being the
165 next Phelps, Ye or Franklin.
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Mock Test 5
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART A
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK COMPULSORY

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Read Text 1 and answer questions 1–25. (41 marks)

1 According to the writer, what inspires young people to become swimmers?

Young people are inspired by the swimmers competing in the Olympic Games.

2 What is the meaning of ‘no walk in the park’ (line 10)?

A effortless
An An
sw B enjoyable sw
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C Many sports do long-term damage to the body. A B C D
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rke D Swimming is a very challenging activity.     rke
d. d.

5 Use ONE word to complete each blank.

Swimming is an extremely healthy form of exercise because you burn_______________________

a lot of calories and engage_____________________ nearly every muscle group.

6 Find a word in paragraph 4 which means ‘related to the heart’.

cardiovascular

7 What does ‘this waterlogged pastime’ (lines 43–44) refer to?

swimming

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 8 The writer believes …
A spending your life swimming is only worthwhile if training for the Olympics.
B if you don’t become a famous swimmer, then your health will improve.
C everyone can benefit from swimming. A B C D
D only young people can benefit from swimming.    

9 In line 62, what does ‘this kind of physique’ refer to?

having long, lean muscles

10 Does ‘intensive exercise regimen’ (line 63) tell us about the difficulty of following the diet of an
Olympic swimmer?
An It tells us that the diet of an Olympic swimmer is not easy to follow. They require a large An
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number of calories, as well as specific foods.
wr wr
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n 11 Find words in paragraph 5 which could be replaced by the following: (3 marks) n
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the the
a) routine regimen
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ns b) assistance support ns
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l c) pays attention to monitors l
not not
be be
ma 12 What are the four swimming strokes mentioned in the text? ma
rke front stroke, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly rke
d. d.

13 Read paragraph 6 and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information
is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks)

T F NG
(i) The butterfly is the most difficult of all swimming techniques.   
(ii) Swimmers are usually better at one of the swimming strokes than
  
others.

(iii) The individual medley involves three different strokes.   

(iv) Olympic swimmers do not need to swim many laps because they lift
  
weights instead.

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 14 According to the information in paragraph 6, do top Olympic swimmers have a similar skill level?

Yes, top Olympic swimmers have a similar skill level. According to the text, the difference

between gold and bronze may only be hundredths or thousandths of a second.

15 To be an Olympic swimmer, a person must have certain attributes.

Put a tick () next to each attribute that a swimmer needs.
 a competitive nature
never watch television
 a proper diet
An An
 do weight training
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be a teenager
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n 16 Find an expression in paragraph 7 which means ‘the situation becomes difficult’. n
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the the going gets tough the
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ns 17 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7? ns
wil wil
Blacken ONE circle only. A B C D
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not     not
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d. d.

18 What does ‘they’ refer to in line 125?

professional swimmers

19 Complete the following summary of life as a professional swimmer. Use ONE word to
fill in each blank. (4 marks)

Professional swimmers are always under (i) pressure__________ to perform well. Despite

(ii) distractions______ such as the crowd and TV cameras, they must keep their

(iii) focus_____________ on the race. When professional swimmers lose a race, it can be

devastating. But they must stay (iv) positive__________ and recover in time for their next race.

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 20 Based on the information in paragraph 9, complete the following text by writing ONE word to
fill in each blank. You should make sure your answers are grammatically correct, paying attention
to word forms, plurals, etc. (4 marks)

You need talent, discipline and (i) mental __________ focus __ ________ if you want to

become an Olympic swimmer. It is not essential to (ii) start __________ early/young _______,

but most top swimmers are discovered by the time they are in their (iii) teens ______. If you

are (iv) older __________ than this, your chances of being an Olympic swimmer are slim.

An An
sw 21 Would you enjoy the lifestyle of an Olympic swimmer? Give reasons from the text to justify your sw
ers response. ers
wr wr
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n n
in to sacrifice too much and I would not enjoy the pressure swimmers face. ____________________ in
the the
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ns 22 Why do you think many young people want to compete at the Olympics? Explain. ns
wil wil
l I think many young people want to compete at the Olympics because it is a chance to show the l
not not
be entire world what they are capable of. __ be
ma ma
rke 23 What is the writer’s main message? rke
d. A Only people with supportive families will succeed as Olympic swimmers. d.
B The life of an Olympic swimmer is very difficult, but anyone can benefit from swimming.
C Olympic swimmers are some of the best athletes in the world. A B C D
D Swimming is a very healthy form of exercise.    

24 Match the correct subheadings (A-F) to the paragraphs in the article. Write the letter in the space
next to the paragraph numbers. (6 marks)

Subheadings Paragraph Nos. (A–F)

A Proper diet and training are essential 1–2 C 25
Who isSacrifices
B the writer’s
mustintended audience?
be made to stay on top 3–4 E
A
C Great Olympians 5–6 A
young You
athletes
D can still do it! 7 B
B
E A commitment to lifelong health 8 F
Olympic swimmers
F Keep your eyes on the prize 9 D
C
the general public A B C D
D parents    
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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
PAPER 1
PART B1
Mock Test 5
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART B1
Reading Passages
1 hour 30 minutes
(for both Parts A and B)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Reading Passages booklet for Part A.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART B1

(1) The Question-Answer Book for Part B1 is inserted after this Reading Passages booklet.
(2) Candidates who choose Part B1 should attempt all questions in this part. Each question carries ONE
mark unless otherwise stated.
(3) Hand in only ONE Question-Answer Book for Part B, either B1 or B2.

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 Part B1
Read Text 2 and answer questions 26–36 on pages 1–3 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B1.
Text 2
What does an
athlete eat?
1 [1] Have you ever wondered how a top
athlete eats? We asked two Olympic
hopefuls about their diets and approach to
nutrition. Here’s what they had to say:
5 [2] Jonas Mathisen, swimmer
As a swimmer, it’s very important that I eat
enough calories to provide the energy I need
in the pool. On an average day, I aim for
about 6,000 calories. My training involves
both laps and strength training in the gym, so
10 I try to eat lots of protein-rich foods to help
me build muscle and increase endurance.
Carbohydrates, for quick-access energy, are
perhaps the most important food group for
swimmers.
[3] I start the day with a small snack, usually
15 yogurt, which is high in protein but low in
fat. After my morning training in the pool, I
sit down to a large breakfast, which always
contains eggs as well as a food containing
complex carbohydrates, such as muesli or
20 whole wheat bread.
[4] In the afternoon, I hit the gym and
afterwards have lunch, which is usually
pasta or a chicken salad with chickpeas and
lots of vegetables. Snacks are a very
25 important part of my daily food intake, as I
need to keep my energy levels up throughout
the day. I usually have some small snacks
between lunch and dinner, such as fruit or an
energy bar.
30 [5] Dinner for me is usually similar to lunch
but with more lean meat or fish. I tend to
avoid red meat, as I don’t believe it is
particularly healthy, and I also make sure to
have lots of vegetables and fruits with this
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35 meal.
[6] Even though I spend my days in it, I still
drink a tonne of water! I usually aim for
about four to five litres a day. Once a week, I
40 treat myself to my favourite food, which is
pizza. I hear that Michael Phelps also
frequently indulges in this tasty dish! I have
to be quite strict with my diet, though, as
food is fuel and I need the best I can get to
win races!
45
[7] Yuri Abramov, weightlifter
As a weightlifter, my diet is all about
building muscle through a high-protein diet.
Many people think that weightlifters live on
50 red meat, but it’s not that simple. It’s very
important to ensure my body can perform at
its optimum level, and that means a balanced
diet including plenty of fruits and
vegetables.
55 [8] Protein comes in many forms, so I don’t
only eat red meat but also plenty of eggs
each day. Eggs are a rich source of zinc,
which actually helps the body recover from
injury. I have a 12-egg omelette, wholegrain
60 bread and a fruit salad for breakfast. For
lunch, it’s usually a few chicken breasts with
vegetables and pasta, and for dinner I have
meat, potatoes and more vegetables.
[9] I drink a lot of milk, but because a large
65 amount of protein is required for muscle
development, I also use supplemental
powders and drinks. My calorie intake is
approximately 7,500 per day, which is just
over three times as much as an average male
70 normally needs. I have a bit of a sweet tooth
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 and on occasion I treat myself to ice cream healthy life.
or chocolate, but generally I try to live a

Read Text 3 and answer questions 37–45 on pages 3–4 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B1.

Text 3

How to keep yourself running

1 [1] What does it take to be a marathon
runner? Hard work, determination and
resolve are qualities that are often mentioned
when describing athletes who are literally in
it for the long run. But aside from the mental
5 strength to will your body forward over 42
kilometres, successful marathon runners
need to maintain a careful balance in terms
of training and diet.
is usually a simple Japanese meal of rice,
seafood and vegetables.
[6] Hydration is the key to success as far as
running is concerned, so Satou constantly
sips water during training sessions and
always drinks a litre of water with meals.

[2] Unlike sprinting, which requires

10 competitors to build muscle to give them
increased power over short distances,
distance running favours a lean physique.
Carrying less weight means distance runners
can keep going over longer distances without
using up too much energy. For this reason, a
marathon runner’s diet is extremely
15 important.

[3] Mitsue Satou is a 22-year old marathon

runner from Japan.
‘As a marathon runner, I have to pay
constant attention to my diet and ensure I get
20 enough calories while also being able to run
long distances each day,’ Satou says. ‘A lot
of foods can be too filling or heavy, and it [7] Satou swears by bananas: ‘They are a
would be impossible to train after consuming marathon runner’s best friend, as they
them. On a 25-kilometre training day, you contain potassium, which prevents muscle
don’t want steak and potatoes bouncing cramping after training. I snack on these in
25 around in your stomach!’ the afternoon and really enjoy them.’

[4] Satou’s diet is full of healthy and light
foods that are easily digestible.
‘Being Japanese, I love fish and seafood,
which is great because they allow me to get
30 enough protein in my diet without any
excess fat.’
[8] Satou often eats seaweed, which is high
in iodine, calcium and other vital
micronutrients. It is more potent than animal
sources of calcium, such as milk and cheese,
and Satou says it ensures her fat intake
remains low while her bones stay strong.

[5] A typical morning for Satou begins with
a light breakfast of fruit. After her first run
of the day she usually sits down to some
35 noodles with soup—a nutritious and simple
meal. Lunch is often sushi, which contains
rice for energy and protein from fish. Dinner
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[9] ‘Maintaining a low weight is important
for runners,’ Satou says. ‘In intense training
periods, I consume about 4,700 calories a
day, but it’s not all about the numbers; I also
pay attention to how I feel and how energetic
I am. Sometimes the body knows better than
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 the brain.’

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B1
Mock Test 5
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART B1
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK EASY SECTION

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Read Text 2 and answer questions 26–36. (26 marks)

26 In line 2, what does ‘they’ refer to?

the three Olympic hopefuls

27 Why are carbohydrates are an important food group for swimmers?

An Carbohydrates are an important food group for swimmers because they provide lots of energy An
sw sw
ers ers
wr
quickly, which swimmers need for training.
wr
itte itte
n 28 According to Jonas Mathisen’s interview, which of the following statements is true? n
in A He always eats a large meal before a workout. in
the the
ma
B He doesn’t enjoy eating fruits and vegetables.
ma
rgi C He rarely eats snacks. A B C D rgi
ns D He is quite disciplined with his diet.     ns
wil wil
l l
not 29 What does Jonas Mathisen mean when he says ‘food is fuel’? not
be be
ma He means that food is what gives him energy to swim, just as fuel is needed for machinery to ma
rke rke
d. continue to work. d.

30 Use ONE word to complete each blank.

Jonas Mathisen starts/begins_____ his day by eating/having_____ a snack of yogurt.

31 According to paragraphs 3–5, Jonas has a fixed daily routine. Put the activities in the correct order
by writing 1–4 in the boxes provided. (5 marks)

Activity Order (1–4)

Jonas has a breakfast of eggs and muesli. 2
Jonas goes to the pool for morning training 1
Jonas goes to the gym for weight training. 3
Jonas eats a larger meal, including lean meat or fish. 4
Jonas has a number of small snacks, such as energy bars. 3

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 32 Decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given.
Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks)

T F NG
(i) Yuri’s only source of protein is red meat.   
(ii) Yuri supplements his protein intake with powders and drinks.   
(iii) Yuri was very overweight before he began weightlifting.   
(iv) Yuri frequently treats himself to ice cream and chocolate.   

33 Find a word in paragraph 9 that means ‘growth’.

development
An An
sw sw
ers ers
wr 34 Do you think the diet of a weight lifter is healthy? Give one reason from the text to support your wr
itte answer. itte
n n
in It could be considered quite unhealthy because they eat high-fat foods. However, if they in
the the
ma ma
rgi are careful, the diet could be healthy. rgi
ns ns
wil wil
l 35 Complete the following advertisement for a new sporting diet. You may use more than one word l
not for some of the blanks. (8 marks) not
be be
ma Sign up for a new surefire sporting diet! ma
rke rke
d. d.
Do you want to build muscle ? (1 mark)

Being a successful weightlifter isn’t only about eating red meat . (1 mark)

You need a balanced diet , including fruit and vegetables. (1 mark)

Food and drink we recommend:

Food/Drink What it contains
(1 mark)
Eggs____________________ Protein and zinc__________
Milk Protein_________________ (1 mark)
Supplemental powders/drinks_ Protein_________________
(1 mark)

Remember, the professionals consume over three times as many (1 mark)

calories as an average male! We’ll show you how to do this and stay healthy! (1 mark)

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 36 For each of the following people, blacken the circle of the sport which is best suited to their diet.
Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (2 marks)
Weightlifting Swimming

An Person A: My diet includes lots of carbohydrates   An

sw sw
ers Person B: My diet includes a lot of protein   ers
wr wr
itte itte
n n
in Read Text 3 and answer questions 37–45. (15 marks) in
the the
ma ma
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ns 37 What does the first paragraph tell you about marathon runners? ns
wil wil
l It tells me they are hard-working driven individuals with a lot of mental strength. It also l
not not
be suggests that they need to have strict control over their training and diet. be
ma ma
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d. 38 Read paragraph 2 and answer the following questions by choosing either ‘Sprinters’ or ‘Marathon d.
runners’. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks)
Sprinters Marathon
runners

(i) Who needs to build muscle?  

(i) Who needs to conserve energy?  

(i) Who benefits from a lean physique?  

(i) Who needs short, intense bursts of energy?  

39 Complete the following summary of Mitsue Satou’s eating habits. Use ONE word to fill in each
blank. (4 marks)

After running in the morning, Mitsue Satou has a (i) nutritious________ meal __ ________

of noodles with soup. For lunch, she has sushi. This contains (ii) rice __________ which

gives her energy and (iii) fish __________ which gives her (iv) protein __________.

40 Find a word in paragraph 6 that means ‘continually’.

constantly

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 41 What does Mitsue Satou mean when she says bananas are a marathon runner’s ‘best friend’
(line 45)?

She means bananas are very beneficial to marathon runners as they contain potassium, a

An vital nutrient. An
sw sw
ers ers
wr 42 What does ‘these’ (line 47) refer to? wr
itte itte
n bananas n
in in
the the
ma ma
rgi 43 What does ‘It’ refer to (line 51)? rgi
ns ns
wil seaweed/eating seaweed wil
l l
not not
be 44 What does ‘the numbers’ refer to (line 58)? be
ma ma
rke The amount/number of calories/nutrients consumed rke
d. d.

45 What does Mitsue Satou mean when she says, ‘Sometimes the body knows better than the brain’
(lines 60–61)
A You should not count the calories in your food.
B Your body is more important than your brain during a marathon.
C Sometimes your mind is worn out before your body. A B C D
D You should pay attention to how your body feels when choosing food.    

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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
PAPER 1
PART B2
Mock Test 5
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART B2
Reading Passages
1 hour 30 minutes
(for both Parts A and B)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Reading Passages booklet for Part A.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART B2

(1) The Question-Answer Book for Part B2 is inserted after this Reading Passages booklet.
(2) Candidates who choose Part B2 should attempt all questions in this part. Each question carries ONE
mark unless otherwise stated.
(3) Hand in only ONE Question-Answer Book for Part B, either B1 or B2.

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 Part B2

Read Text 4 and answer questions 46–65 on pages 1–4 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B2.

Text 4
The Challenge of Feeding the World

1 [1] For those of us in the developed world, answer to this lies in globalization and food
languishing in a state of over-indulgence and prices. In developed countries, the cost of food
excessive calorific intake, statistics from the is a small portion of the average income,
United Nations World Food Programme make allowing people to access food easily.
5 for sobering reading. According to the WFP,
hunger remains the biggest global killer,
causing more deaths than AIDS, tuberculosis
and malaria combined. Another disturbing fact
is that there are more hungry people in the
10 world than the populations of the United
States, Canada and the European Union
combined. Asia and the Pacific, a region home
to over half the world’s population, contains
almost two thirds of the world’s hungry. The
15 issue of hunger and feeding the global
population is complex and it is exacerbated by 50
issues such as globalization and climate
change. We must face the fact that the
population of our planet has exceeded the
20 seven billion mark, the highest number of
people that have ever shared the Earth at one 55
time. If we do not find a way to solve the
hunger crisis, the situation will only
deteriorate as the world’s population reaches
25 its breaking point.
60
[2] What is hunger and what are the effects
of malnutrition?
The amount of energy required by the human
body depends on several factors, including
30 age, gender and activity level. Generally 65
speaking, however, a male requires 2,500
calories per day and a female 2,000. Persistent
hunger—being without proper sustenance for
a long period of time — results in
35 malnutrition, which reduces both physical and 70
mental energy, depletes the immune system
and can eventually lead to death. Illnesses that
are usually considered minor—diarrhoea and
measles, for example—can become life-
40 threatening for people who are malnourished.
75
[3] Too little food?
With the developed world containing excess
food and less developed countries
experiencing endemic hunger, the question
45 may be asked why such inequality exists. The 80
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[4] In less developed countries, families can
spend approximately 50–70 per cent of their
income on food, which makes them highly
95 vulnerable to price shocks. These occur when
the prices of basic commodities such as wheat,
rice or even fuels increase globally in response
to a shortage. When this happens, people in
developed countries can increase their
100 expenditure on food without major
consequences. In poorer countries, families
can be pushed into poverty. This was
witnessed in the last five years of the previous
decade when the price of wheat tripled and
105 rice became five times more expensive,
resulting in approximately 75 million people
being pushed into poverty. As we are all
aware, climate change is responsible for
increases in extreme weather conditions,
which have a negative impact on the world’s
110 food supply. This is another key factor in the
global food crisis.
[5] Is there a solution?
Experts are divided on solutions to the global
food crisis. However, major multinational
115 agencies are doing what they can in the short
term to mitigate the effects of food shortages
and price shocks. They are also researching
long-term interventions. An example of short-
term assistance is the use of food vouchers to
distribute rations in emergencies. For long-
120 term interventions, the focus is on education
and technical assistance. Several agricultural
practices have been identified as adding to the
severity of the crisis, including over-reliance
on pesticides and fertilizers and overuse of
125 agricultural land. When used to excess,
chemicals poison the water supply and eco-
system, resulting in unhealthy crops.
Activities such as rice production lead to over-
irrigation, resulting in valuable micronutrients
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being sapped from the soil. The WFP helps READING PASSAGE
farmers through agricultural education
programmes as well as the supply of different
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seeds that allow the farmers to rotate crops
and diversify their food production. In terms
130 of what we can do in the developed world, it is
important that we learn how to be more
responsible in purchasing food and also learn
to reduce our food waste. We can also help
support sustainable farming by buying
ethically produced foods. Many experts have
135 also recommended that those in the developed
world reduce meat consumption, as livestock
rearing is one of the most intensive
agricultural activities. Land that could be used
for growing wheat or soy for humans is
140 instead used for cattle.
[6] Case study: Luanda
Luanda is the capital city of Angola and is the
home of almost five million people, which is
145 about one third of the entire population of the
country. During the civil war, Angolans
flooded to the city to escape violence in their
home regions. Now, almost 76 per cent of the
city’s inhabitants live in urban slum dwellings,
150 often lacking access to basic resources such as
clean water and electricity. How is it possible,
then, that in an international survey, the city
ranked as the most expensive place to live in
2011 and the second most expensive behind
Tokyo in 2012?
155
[7] The answer lies in the stark division of
wealth and poverty that exists within the city.
While the vast majority of the population live
in dire poverty, there exists a small minority
160 of extremely wealthy Angolans who,
combined with expatriates, are living and
working in the city and have pushed the cost
of goods and services to extreme highs.
165
The development of the oil industry has been
the major contributing factor in the increase of
170 foreign workers and companies operating in
the city. Oil production has increased since the
end of the civil war and Angola is now the
largest producer of oil in sub-Saharan Africa,
having overtaken Nigeria.
[8] The survey, which shocked many with its
assessment of Luanda, looked at the cost of
renting an apartment and the costs of services
which are in demand by the wealthy, such as
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 hotels, restaurants, cinemas and so on. High
levels of local taxation, poor quality
infrastructure and a lack of indigenous
production mean that the vast majority of food
items must be imported at great cost. For these
reasons, a trip to the supermarket for weekly
groceries could be as much as HK$6,200.
Rent is another indicator of exactly how costly
life in Luanda is. A one-bedroom apartment in
the city can cost more than HK$90,000 per
month, a gym membership more than
HK$60,000 per year and a simple hamburger
in a hotel as much as HK$400.

[9] While some argue that international

companies and workers are responsible for
pushing up the cost of basic goods and
services, others think that the government of
Angola is responsible for failing to utilize the
country’s oil wealth for the benefit of its
citizens. The organization Transparency
International ranks Angola as one of the worst
countries in the world on its corruption index;
it is likely that this is a contributing factor to
the poor quality of life experienced by the vast
majority of Angolans.

[10] However, on a positive note, there are

major redevelopment and renewal plans being
undertaken by the government to improve
infrastructure, water and electricity supplies
and to provide better quality social housing for
residents. The aim is to develop the city so
that it can provide fair access to reasonably
priced commodities for all its inhabitants.

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B2
Mock Test 5
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART B2
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK DIFFICULTSECTION

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Read Text 4 and answer questions 46–65. (41 marks)

46 What is the meaning of ‘breaking point’ (line 25)?

A something that causes a situation to get worse
B something that occurs before a situation improves
C the moment of greatest strain at which something gives way A B C D
D the moment at which something splits into two pieces    

An 47 Is hunger or disease the more serious world problem? Give one reason from the text to support An
sw your answer. sw
ers ers
wr Hunger is a more serious problem than disease. Hunger is the number one cause of death in the wr
itte itte
n world, killing more people than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. n
in in
the the
ma ma
rgi 48 Why is it significant to the food crisis that the world’s population has reached the seven billion rgi
ns mark? ns
wil wil
l This is significant because there are now many more people in the world to feed. In addition, l
not not
be having more people means there is less farmland, so the hunger crisis could become worse. be
ma ma
rke rke
d. 49 Which of the following is NOT an effect of malnutrition? d.
A a weakened immune system
B diarrhoea
C risk of death A B C D
D reduced mental and physical capacity    

50 In paragraph 3, what two issues does the writer state are responsible for unequal access to food?

globalization and food prices

51 How would a severe drought affect people in developed and less developed countries differently?
Use information from the text to justify your response.

A severe drought could cause a food shortage and prices would rise. People in less developed

countries spend a greater portion of their income on food so would be more affected.

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 52 What does ‘such inequality’ (line 45) refer to?

the difference in the amount of food available in developed countries and less developed countries

53 According to the text, when were 75 million people pushed into poverty?
A between 1995 and 1999
B between 1995 and 2000
C between 2004 and 2009 A B C D
D between 2007 and 2012    

An 54 Find a word in paragraph 5 that means ‘alleviate’ or ‘ease’. An

sw sw
ers mitigate ers
wr wr
itte itte
n 55 Complete the following summary of paragraph 5. You should make sure your answers are n
in grammatically correct, paying attention to word forms, plurals, etc. (6 marks) in
the the
ma ma
rgi rgi
ns The effort to find a solution to the global (i) food crisis has divided ns
wil wil
l (ii) experts . (iii) Short-term assistance could include food vouchers to be l
not not
be used in emergencies, while in the long-term, focus is likely to be on (iv) education be
ma ma
rke and (v) technical assistance . Experts have also recommended reducing rke
d. d.
(vi) meat consumption in the developed world, as livestock rearing is

such an intensive agricultural activity.

56 Do you think most people living in Luanda are native to the city? Give TWO reasons from the text
to support your answer.

It’s likely that most people living in Luanda are not native to the city. During the civil war, people

flooded to the city. Following the civil war, many foreign workers came to work in the oil industry.

57 Read paragraphs 7–8 and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the
information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks)

T F NG
(i) About one out of every three of Angola’s residents lives in Luanda.   
(ii) Many foreign workers came to Angola after the civil war.   
(iii) Many food items are produced locally in Luanda.   
(iv) Many wealthy people in Luanda have expensive gym memberships.   

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 58 Based on the information in paragraphs 6–8, write the correct city or country name under each of
the following descriptions. (3 marks)

This city came top of a survey of the most This was formerly the largest oil
expensive places to live in the world in 2012 producing nation in sub-Saharan Africa
(i) Tokyo (ii) Nigeria

Around three quarters of the residents of this

city live in urban slums
(iii) Luanda

59 Why would the end of the civil war lead to an increase in oil production?
An An
sw The end of the civil war would lead to an increase in oil production because with a stable sw
ers ers
wr government and no violence, more large businesses would be able to come into the country. wr
itte itte
n n
in in
the
60 Who is responsible for the high cost of living in Luanda and how are they responsible? Find two
the
ma examples mentioned in the text. (2 marks) ma
rgi rgi
ns (i) Wealthy residents of Luanda drive up the price of goods because they desire luxury items ns
wil wil
l that must be imported. l
not not
be be
ma ma
rke (ii) The government does not use the country’s oil wealth to benefit ordinary citizens. rke
d. d.

61 Complete the following summary of paragraphs 6–10. You should make sure your answers are
grammatically correct, paying attention to word forms, plurals, etc. (6 marks)

Because of the civil war, much of the infrastructure in Angola has been destroyed, meaning

that many (i) items/goods must be (ii) imported from overseas. To make matters

worse, there is a quite a lot of (iii) corruption in the government, meaning that oil

(iv) wealth does not make its way to poorer citizens. However, there is hope that the

situation will (v) improve . The government has plans for better services and

(vi) social housing in the future.

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 62 Based on paragraphs 6–10, match the descriptions (A–G) to the correct place in the timeline to
show the order of events in Angola. Write the letter in the box. NOTE: Use only FIVE descriptions.
(5 marks)

A A 2012 international survey ranks Luanda the world’s most expensive city.
B Angola’s civil war ends.
C There is an increase in oil production.
D Angola is overtaken by Nigeria as sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest oil producer.
E Redevelopment plans are made to help local citizens in poverty.
An An
sw F A civil war breaks out in Angola. sw
ers ers
G Luanda becomes one of the most expensive cities in the world.
wr wr
itte itte
n n
in in
the the
ma E
G ma
rgi rgi
C
ns ns
wil B wil
Standard of
l F living l
not improves not
be be
ma ma
rke rke
d. d.

63 What is the writer’s tone in paragraph 10?

The writer has an optimistic tone. She is hopeful that the situation will improve in Luanda.

64 Is the text meant to address people living in developed or less developed countries? Give one
reason from the text to support your answer.

The text is meant to address people living in developed countries. Paragraph 4 includes tips on

what ‘we’ in the developed world can do to face the hunger crisis.

65 What are some other ways people in the developed world can address the hunger crisis? (2 marks)

As mentioned in the text, I believe that controlling our own consumption is important. Also,

donations to organizations like the WFP can help with both short-term and long-term solutions.

Finally, I believe it is important to spread awareness of the hunger crisis.

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