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HKME 2022/23
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART B1
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK
B1
EASY SECTION

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Read Texts 2-3 and answer questions 20 - 39. (44 marks)

Text 2
20. The text is taken from …
A. a letter
B. a report
C. a manual A B C D
D. a newspaper    

21. Read the following questions and choose the appropriate product based on the information in Text 2.
(4 marks)
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Product A Product B Product C Product D

Which product helps improve endurance?    

Which product requires wearing sports shoes for    

safety reason?

Which product includes cardiovascular training?    

Which product has a weight limit?    

22. Put a tick () in the box that matches the benefits and details offered by each product. You may tick
more than one box for each product. (4 marks)

Burn calories One size fit all shape lower-body achieve better
muscle flexibility

Product A

Product B

Product C

Product D

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 23. Find a word or phrase in Product A which shows that there are chances to become strong and fit again.

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24. Which product requires special storage and maintenance methods? Support your answer with evidence
taken from Text 2.
Product _________

Evidence: _______________________________________________________________________

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Text 3
25. Find a word or phrase in paragraph 1 which has a similar meaning to ‘expressing contempt or pain’.

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26. Complete the summary of paragraphs 1 and 2 by using ONE word from paragraphs 1 and 2 for each gap.
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(3 marks)

Smart fitness mirror is a kind of Internet-connected device which allows

(i) ________________ __________________ to admire their reflections while doing daily workouts in
the gym. It has a (ii) __________________ hidden inside as well as a video screen so that users can
connect with an (iii) __________________ __________________to attend virtual fitness classes.

27. What does ‘tweak’ (line 9) mean in the sentence ‘so the trainer can observe your movements, and suggest
tweaks and changes…’ (lines 8-9)?
A. beauty tips
B. minor adjustments
C. taking pictures A B C D
D. health tips    

28. What activities can users do while attending one-to-one lessons or group classes offered by more
advanced smart mirrors?

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29. With reference to paragraphs 3 and 4, decide whether the following statements are True (T), False (F) or
Not Given (NG). (3 marks)

Statement T F NG
(i) Users of simpler mirrors can let their trainers see them while doing   
exercises.

(ii) Users of more advanced mirrors can gain access to a library of   

streamed workout videos.

(iii) Users of more advanced mirrors can attend interactive live lessons.   

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 30. Which company made the first smart fitness mirror sold in the UK?

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31. In paragraph 5, what are the benefits Colleen Logan gives of seeing oneself on the mirror while doing
exercises? Write a word or phrase taken from the paragraph in each blank below. (4 marks)

- Users can get the most out of doing the (i) __________________ __________________ by
adjusting their (ii) _______________ or position.

- Users can reduce the chances making (iii) __________________ to prevent (iv) _________________
during exercises.

32. According to Dr. Anthony Papathomas, who will be affected doing workouts in front of the mirrors?
(3 marks)
- people with __________________________________________________________________
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- people who are new to exercise and _________________________________________________

- regular exercisers suffering from ___________________________________________________

33. Who or what does ‘its’ (line 30) refer to?

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34. Put a tick ( ) next to the statements that are correct. Tick THREE boxes only.
When using CareOS’s smart wellness mirrors, users can …

A. take photos with the B. access skincare tutorials C. know their body
camera temperature

D. evaluate skin E. follow suggested care F. assess their health

conditions routines conditions

35. With reference to paragraph 8, explain how do the motion and voice control sensors in the CareOS mirror
help users?
__________________________________________________________________________________

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36. What does “and perhaps already notices every perceived ‘flaw’ in their body” mean in lines 41-42?
People who see themselves as …

A. having bad temperament

B. looking beautiful
C. physically unfit or unhealthy A B C D
D. being disabled    

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 37. Name two problems with smart mirrors as suggested by Dr. Pakkar-Hull.

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38. Complete the following notes based on paragraph 11 by writing ONE word taken from paragraph 11 in
each blank. Your answers must be grammatically correct. (5 marks)

Reasons why Lee Chambers believed in the positive effects of high-tech fitness mirrors:
- Despite having the risk of being obsessed with perfect body shape, high-tech fitness mirrors
makes it easier for people to be (i) ______________ to make (ii) _______________
_______________ and nudge (iii) __________________ __________________
- It is useful for people who do not have time to work out in (iv) _______________ rooms to get
(v) _______________ on their present healthcare conditions.
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39. Use the information in Text 3 to match the people (A-E) mentioned in the text with one of the following
comments. Write the letter of the person in the blank below the comment. One person is NOT used. Each
letter can be used ONCE only. One comment does NOT match with any person in the text, and you
should choose ‘F. Not stated’. (6 marks)

A. Dr. Anthony Papathomas B. Dr. Anoob Pakkar-Hull C. Dr. Elena Touroni

D. Colleen Logan E. Lee Chambers F. Not stated

The negative impacts of smart With technological

mirrors can be great. It advancement, we can keep Smart mirrors help you
enlarges imperfections leading track of our health status at build self-esteem.
to psychological disorders. home.

(i) (ii) (iii)

The use of smart mirrors help The product can be useful for Using smart mirrors help
increase gym-goers’ aesthetic busy individuals to make avoid injuries with proper
fitness motivation. healthier choices to achieve postures.
long-term behaviour change.

(iv) (v) (vi)

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END OF PART B1

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