Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Contents
Paper 1 Set 1
Part A
Q1–Q5 Q6–Q12 Q13–Q15
Part B1
Q16–Q19 Q20–Q26 Q27–Q28
Part B2
Q29–Q31 Q32–Q37 Q38–Q41
Part A
Text 1: A Holiday with a Difference
Part B1
Text 2: A Guide to Avoiding Tourist Scams
Part B2
Text 3: How to Pack a Suitcase Like a Pro: the Six Secrets to Travelling Light
SET 1
Performance Record
Paper 1 B1 20%
Reading B2
Paper 3 B1 30%
Listening and B2
Integrated Skills
Candidate Number
A
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HKDSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART A COMPULSORY
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK
Write your Candidate Number and stick a barcode label in the space provided on this page.
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1–15. (24 marks)
Text 1
1. According to paragraph 1, what has become the latest trend?
Taking part in
2 According to Human Wong, which age group would most likely be interested in working holidays?
A. Young children
B. Young adults
Answers written in the margins will not be marked.
3. According to paragraphs 2–4, what did Human Wong gain from her working holiday experience in
Australia? Tick (4) three boxes.
free air ticket income work experience
internship friendship
5. Complete the following summary about holiday jobs by using ONE word taken from paragraphs 3–4
for each gap. (5 marks)
There are different types of holiday jobs (i) ___________________ in different countries.
You can look for job openings in special (ii) ___________________. Although it may not be
(iii) ___________________ to find a job that offers (iv) ___________________ wages and working
hours, it is still worthwhile to go on a working holiday. A working holiday is suitable for young people
who want to gain work (v) ___________________ at the same time as travelling in a new country.
7. According to paragraph 4, which of the following can be implied about Human Wong’s work on the
onion farm?
A. It is risky.
B. It is easy.
C. It is full-time. A B C D
D. It is paid by the number of hours actually worked.
8. What did Human Wong do when she had no work on the onion farm?
A. She waited till the rain stopped.
B. She went out to look for other jobs.
C. She went on a holiday. A B C D
Answers written in the margins will not be marked.
11. Which meaning corresponds to the underlined word in this sentence, ‘the workload is not light’?
A. not rich
B. not serious in meaning
C. not very heavy A B C D
D. not hard or tiring
12 i) What does ‘it’ refer to when Crystal says ‘she enjoyed it’ (line 16)? (1 mark)
ii) Why did she enjoy ‘it’? (1 mark)
14. According to paragraphs 5–6, are the following statements True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG)?
(3 marks)
Statements T F NG
(i) You have to work hard on a farm.
(ii) Crystal Yung regretted working in Australia.
(iii) Crystal Yung has worked in Australia before.
Answers written in the margins will not be marked.
(i) Human Wong _______________ A. ‘Despite the hard work, it’s still worth doing it.’
(ii) Crystal Yung _______________ B. ‘It gave me an opportunity to try my hand at
(iii) The writer _______________ various types of work.’
C. ‘You’d better make plans early as it takes time to
arrange everything.’
END OF PART A
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART B1 EASY SECTION
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK
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Read Text 2 and answer questions 16–28. (20 marks)
Text 2
16. Find ONE word in paragraph 1 which has the meaning of ‘walking around without a purpose or
destination’?
A. B. C. D.
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19. Why would the scammers ‘shed tears’ when they say they have lost their belongings?
A. Because they are scared
B. Because they are worried
C. Because they are afraid of the police A B C D
D. Because they want you to help them
20. Which of the following is the best thing to do if someone claims to have lost his/her wallet and wants
to borrow some money from you?
A. Give him/her money
B. Shout ‘HELP!’ and act scared
C. Suggest going to the police station with him/her A B C D
D. Ignore him/her and walk away
25. Find a word in paragraph 5 which has the same meaning as ‘scammers’.
26. Who is the winner and who is the loser in the ‘Find the Lady’ game? (2 marks)
i) Winner:
ii) Loser:
27. Below are statements summarising the main ideas of paragraphs 2–6. Match the most appropriate idea
(A–E) to each of the paragraphs. Write the letter of the main idea next to the paragraph number given.
One has been done for you as an example. Use each letter ONCE only. (4 marks)
28. Which of the following places will you most likely find Text 2 in?
A. a shopping mall
B. a bank
C. a park A B C D
D. an airport
END OF PART B1
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PAPER 1 PART B2 DIFFICULT SECTION
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK
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Read Text 3 and answer questions 29–41. (25 marks)
Text 3
29. Complete the following sentence using the information in paragraph 1.
Using a reasonable-sized suitcase will force you to
.
30. According to paragraph 2, if you pack at the last minute, you will …
A. pack only the essential items.
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31. According to paragraphs 2–4, are the following statements True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG)?
(4 marks)
Statements T F NG
(i) Take lightweight outerwear with you.
(ii) Create a packing list.
(iii) Bring ‘just in case’ items.
(iv) Don’t pack more than a week’s worth of clothes.
32. Complete the following table. Fill in each blank with ONE word found in paragraphs 5–6. (4 marks)
35. Which word can replace the meaning of ‘cushioning’ in line 21?
A. function
B. protection
C. separation A B C D
D. thickness
36. Find a word or phrase in paragraph 7 which has a similar meaning to ‘choose’.
37. Complete the following summary with ONE word found in paragraph 7. (4 marks)
38. According to the writer, which of the following items should NOT be packed? Tick (4) two items.
v) Socks __________
40. According to the writer, what should one do with the small, soft items?
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Headings
Paragraph(s) Heading
2–4 (i)
5 e.g., D
6 (ii)
7 (iii)
8 (iv)
END OF PART B2
A
PAPER 1 Competence — pre-hkdse
PART A all-in-one practice SET A
SET 1
COMPULSORY
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. All candidates should attempt Part A. In Part B, you
should attempt either Part B1 (easier section) OR Part B2 (more difficult section). Candidates
attempting Parts A and B2 will be able to attain the full range of levels, while Level 4 will be the
highest level attainable for candidates attempting Parts A and B1.
(2) After the announcement of the start of the examination, you should first write your Candidate
Number and stick barcode labels in the spaces provided on the appropriate pages of the Part A
Question-Answer Book and the Part B Question-Answer Book which you are going to attempt.
(3) Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question-Answer Books. Answers written in the
margins will not be marked.
(4) For multiple-choice questions, you are advised to blacken the appropriate circle with a pencil so
that wrong marks can be completely erased with a clean rubber. Mark only ONE answer to each
question. Two or more answers will score NO MARKS.
(5) Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request. Use separate supplementary answer
sheets for Part A and Part B. Write your Candidate Number, mark the question number box and
stick a barcode label on each sheet and fasten them with string INSIDE the relevant Question-
Answer Book.
(6) No extra time will be given to candidates for sticking on barcode labels or filling in the question
number boxes after the ‘Time is up’ announcement.
(7) The two Question-Answer Books you have attempted (one for Part A and one for Part B) will
be collected together at the end of the examination. Fasten the two Question-Answer Books
together with the green tag provided.
(8) The unused Question-Answer Book for Part B will be collected separately at the end of the
examination. This will not be marked. Do not write any answers in it.
PART A
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1–15 in the Question-Answer Book for Part A.
Text 1
[2] ‘I feel like it is something to be done when you are young enough and energetic enough to both work and
play,’ says Human Wong, 21, who went to a small town called Gatton, in Brisbane, Australia, for her working
5 holiday. She also said that she wanted to become more independent through the experience, since she had to work
to earn money.
[3] The types of jobs available can vary. Travellers often look for jobs in forums that are dedicated to working
holidays, where employers advertise vacancies. However, it is often not easy to find a job with satisfactory salary
and working hours, especially in farming industries.
10 [4] ‘Once it started raining, we weren’t able to work, and that meant zero income for that day,’ said Wong,
speaking about her experience of working on an onion farm. The rain was very heavy, but she didn’t let it get in
the way of her experience. She even learnt to look for jobs at local markets. She said finding other jobs was not
hard, and it allowed her to gain experience of different types of work and expand her social circle.
[5] Even though it is called a ‘working holiday’, the workload is not light. ‘I didn’t know that farming was so
15 exhausting,’ says Crystal Yung, 20, who worked as a farmer in Melbourne, Australia, for three months. Despite the
hard work, she enjoyed it. ‘Melbourne is so beautiful, which made the work worth it.’
[6] Between visiting famous landmarks and shopping malls, those on a working holiday experience the culture
of the town or city that they are based in. ‘There were parties and parades. The atmosphere was really bustling,’
she says.
20 [7] Arranging a working holiday takes serious consideration and thorough planning. However, it’s never too
early to start thinking about where a working holiday could take you.
Source: Adapted from Maggie Suen, ‘A Holiday with a Difference’, Young Post
B1
PAPER 1 COMPETENCE — PRE-HKDSE
PART B1 ALL-IN-ONE PRACTICE SET A
SET 1
EASY SECTION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Reading Passages booklet for Part A.
PART B1
Read Text 2 and answer questions 16–28 in the Question-Answer Book for Part B1.
Text 2
Backpacker in distress
5 [2] ‘I’m a backpacker like you and I’ve lost EVERYTHING. I don’t know how I’m going to get home!’ Some
might even shed tears. Offer to go with them to the police station and report the crime. You’ll be amazed that they
don’t want to do that.
[3] We are not saying there are no poor people on the streets of the world’s cities. The best thing you can do is
10 donate to an organisation that looks after these people. However, if someone does strike you as in desperate need,
again, don’t give them money. If a scrawny kid is hungry, by all means, buy them a meal. Or share a meal with
them. If they are genuinely hungry, they will be grateful.
[4] Don’t take money from people seeking change. It seems so simple: ‘I’ll give you “x” amount because I need
15 change to buy food etc., and the shop / vending machine won’t take this note …’ Sometimes, they’ll distract you,
and you’ll find the money gone from your wallet — like a magic trick.
A team of scammers
[5] Scammers often don’t work alone. You need to remember that there are others who may be after your money.
You will often see this under bridges where people play a game called ‘Find the Lady’. It is used by conmen to
20 trick observers. If you guess which card contains the lady, you win the bet. But one man among the crowd gets
lucky and wins money! The guy who won was one of the conmen. You can’t win. Walk away.
[6] People asking for directions. Don’t let them get too close; just move along and mumble something in another
language. Once you stop and engage, you open yourself up to scams and pickpockets.
Source: Adapted from Susan Ramsay, ‘11 Common Tourist Scams Explained: Tips for Holidaymakers to Avoid
Being Ripped off or Duped’, Young Post
B2
PAPER 1 COMPETENCE — PRE-HKDSE
PART B2 ALL-IN-ONE PRACTICE SET A
SET 1
DIFFICULT SECTION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Reading Passages booklet for Part A.
PART B2
Read Text 3 and answer questions 29–41 in the Question-Answer Book for Part B2.
Text 3
1 Below are some tips on how you can pack your suitcase like a pro:
[1] The more space you have, the more things you will find to fill it with. So, choose a reasonable-sized suitcase
to begin with, and don’t allow yourself any extra luggage on top of that. This will force you to think more
5 carefully about what you really need.
Tip 2: ___________________________
[2] If you throw everything into your suitcase at the last minute, you’re going to end up with a tonne of stuff you
don’t need (and you will probably forget at least one essential). Instead, make a list in advance so that when you
actually get down to packing, you already have a clear idea of what to include.
10 [3] Try to plan what you’ll wear or use each day to avoid having anything leftover that you won’t end up
needing. It can be tempting to pack lots of ‘just in case’ items, but stop and ask yourself how likely it is that you’ll
really need them.
[4] It’s also best to stick to lighter garments that you can layer, rather than chunky clothes that take up a lot of
space.
15 Tip 3: ___________________________
[5] Rolling your clothes instead of folding them will mean they take up less space in your suitcase. They are
also less likely to get creased when you’re rummaging around looking for things later. If you have already planned
your outfits, you can roll those items together so you can find them all at once.
Tip 4: ___________________________
20 [6] Group items such as toiletries or accessories together and put them all in one place — preferably in their own
bag — so that they’re easy to find when you need them. They also act as an extra layer of cushioning in case your
luggage gets thrown around a lot on the journey.
[7] There’s no point in packing a full-sized bottle of shampoo for a three-day trip. It’s probably only going to
25 end up exploding over all your clothes anyway. Instead, opt for travel-sized toiletries, or find some mini bottles
than you can fill up with your own products. You can then throw these away or recycle them once they are empty
to free up space for souvenirs.
Tip 6: ___________________________
[8] Fill any empty spaces in your suitcase with socks or any other small, soft items that can be rolled up. Not
30 only does this make use of all the available space, it will stop any loose objects from rattling around and messing
up all your hard work.
Source: Adapted from Charlotte Ames-Ettridge, ‘How to Pack a Suitcase Like a Pro: the Six Secrets to Travelling
Light’, South China Morning Post
Part A
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5
Factual question Inference question Factual question Sentence completion Summary
question completion question
Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10
Lexical question — Inference question Factual question Inference question Question that
synonym requires
interpretation
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Part B1
Q16 Q17 Q18 Q19 Q20
Lexical question — Picture Reference question Question that Factual question
synonym identification requires
question interpretation
Level 2 Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 Level 1
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Part B2
Q29 Q30 Q31 Q32 Q33
Sentence completion Factual question True / False / Not Table completion Reference
question Given question question question — back
reference
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