Longman English Edge JS3 General English End-of-year Assessment 5 (AK)

Secondary 3
English Language (General English)
End-of-year Assessment 5

Name: Class:

Date: Marks:

QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK
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Instructions:

1 There are 17 pages in this Question-Answer Book.

2 There are 3 sections in this paper (Reading, Vocabulary, Language).

3 There are 130 marks in this paper.

4 Time allowed is 60 minutes.

5 Answer all questions in this Question-Answer Book.

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Reading (45 marks)

Part 1 (27 marks)

You are doing a class project on endangered animals. You have found a review about a
popular wildlife documentary series.
Read the review and answer the questions.

Review: Animal Adventures

[1] Good news, Animal Adventures fans! The

second series of the hit wildlife documentary
is currently in production and will be
available on popular streaming services next
5 year. Host Joseph Tanner will again travel
around the world to find rare and unusual
animals in their natural habitats, raising
awareness of the threats facing them and the
need for humans to answer the call to protect
10 them from extinction.

[2] Since its pilot episode first appeared on NetFilms and other top streaming services
last October, Animal Adventures has quickly become the most-streamed wildlife series
across all platforms. Animal Adventures’ biggest draw is the wide range of fascinating
— and sometimes dangerous — animals that make an appearance on the show.
15 Tanner has introduced viewers to rattlesnakes in the United States, giant bats in the
Congo, hippos in South Africa and wolves in northern Canada — just to name a few
animals featured in the series. He has found himself in a few sticky situations, like
when he nearly got stung by a dangerous insect known as a ‘murder hornet’.
Fortunately, his safety crew is always just behind the scenes to keep him safe.
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[3] Viewers also appreciate the show’s focus on wildlife conservation — from
examining the effects of melting ice on polar bears to the dangers of plastic pollution to
sharks and dolphins. In fact, the show’s most-watched episode is the one where Tanner
helps a team of Thai conservationists to free a leatherback sea turtle from an illegal
fishing net off the coast of Phuket.
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[4] Animal Adventures has also received praise for the distant locations that it visits —
Antarctica, the Amazon, the Sahara, the Arctic, Madagascar, and so on. In fact, no
location is too remote for Tanner and his crew. In addition, viewers love the way
Tanner delivers the content in a natural, unscripted way. Critics have commended the
show’s ability to provide information without being tedious. This is due in part to the
30 exciting situations that Tanner finds himself in, and how he deals with those situations
with his hilarious sense of humour.

[5] Early press releases have hinted at what viewers can expect from the show’s second

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series. In the first episode, Tanner will travel to India to document king cobras and film
one of them ‘dancing’ — i.e. when the snake’s handler plays a song on a flute and gets
35 the snake to sway and move in time with the music. In another episode, he will journey
to the depths of the eastern Pacific Ocean in a mini-submarine to film Humboldt
squids — very large, aggressive meat-eating squids that have only appeared on film a
handful of times. Another episode will see Tanner travel to northern Canada to
document grizzly bears and examine the causes behind the habitat loss threatening the
40 species.

[6] Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Animal Adventures’ success is that the show
has demonstrated to viewers that documentaries can be informative and entertaining
at the same time. Screentime magazine’s Chris Robbins sums it up best: ‘Animal
Adventures pulls off an extremely rare feat for a wildlife documentary series — being
45 able to teach people about animals in such an exciting and engaging way that they
totally forget they’re learning.’ Critics seem to agree. Animal Adventures has won
several prestigious awards, and has sold its broadcasting rights to sixteen countries
around the world.

A Write your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple-choice questions, choose the
best answer and blacken the circle next to the corresponding letter.

1 According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true about Animal Adventures?
 A It focuses on rare animals that are under threat.
 B Its second series is currently being produced.
 C The second series is hosted by a new presenter.
 D The first series has already been released.

2 Who or what does ‘them’ (line 10) refer to?

(rare and unusual) animals (facing threats)

3 Find a word in paragraph 1 that can be replaced by ‘homes’.

habitats

4 Complete the sentence with ONE word.

According to paragraph 2, some of the animals that appear on Animal Adventures can
harm / hurt humans.

5 In line 18, the phrase ‘sticky situations’ is used to say that Tanner has found himself in
situations that were _____.
 A amusing
 B exciting
 C interesting
 D unsafe
6 Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?

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1 2 3 4

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 A 1
 B 2
 C 3
 D 4

7 Based on information in paragraph 3, tick () THREE threats to animals that Animal
Adventures has covered.

disease  melting ice caps

illegal poaching  overfishing

 ocean pollution wildfires

8 Complete the following sentences. Use ONE word taken from paragraph 4 to complete
each blank. (2 marks)
a) Animal Adventures is filmed in locations that are hard to get to.
b) Tanner presents information in a way that sounds natural and not like he is reading
from a script.

9 According to paragraph 4, how does Animal Adventures provide information in an

interesting way? (2 marks)
(Answers can come in any order.)
a) It shows Tanner in exciting situations.

b) It shows Tanner dealing with those situations with his sense of humour.

10 The main purpose of paragraph 5 is to describe _____.

 A habitat loss occurring in northern Canada
 B some of Animal Adventures’ future episodes
 C things Tanner will do while visiting India
 D what viewers expect to see in press releases

11 According to paragraph 5, what THREE animals will appear in the second series of
Animal Adventures? (3 marks)

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(Answers can come in any order.)

a) king cobras
b) Humboldt squids
c) grizzly bears

12 What TWO details does the writer mention in paragraph 6 to highlight the success of
Animal Adventures? (2 marks)
(Answers can come in any order.)
a) It has won several prestigious awards.

b) It has sold its broadcasting rights to sixteen countries around the world.

13 What is the main purpose of the text?

 A to advise
 B to inform
 C to inquire
 D to persuade

B Is Animal Adventures a suitable choice for the following students? Tick () ‘Yes’ or
‘No’ for each student.
1 Sam 2 Tony 3 Jenny

I like TV shows that have I don’t like watching films I want to learn about how
interesting characters or TV programmes that to help animals that are
and dramatic storylines. are streamed. facing extinction.

Yes No  Yes No  Yes  No

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C Complete the table with words from the text.

Meaning Word

1 praised someone or something publicly (paragraph 4) commended

2 boring and uninteresting (paragraph 4) tedious

3 an impressive achievement (paragraph 6) feat

D Complete the text message with words taken from the text. Write ONE word for each
blank. You should make sure your answers are grammatically correct.

C
I just watched a documentary series that I think you’ll love. I know how
much you like learning about animals, especially those in need of
(1) conservation. The series is called Animal Adventures, and its (2) first
series is available for streaming. The series is unlike most other
wildlife documentaries because it’s not only (3) informative but also
entertaining. Check it out!

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Part 2 (18 marks)

You are doing a class presentation on online shopping. You found a blog entry to help you
with the project.
Read the blog entry and answer the questions.

Buyer beware! flydragon. Shutterstock

Posted by Rachel Chow on 11th May 20 _ _

[1] I’ve had problems with online shopping before,

but nothing like what I experienced recently.
Last month, I bought a cotton jacket from an online
5 clothing company. Usually if there’s a problem with
clothes I buy online, it’s to do with the size. When
the jacket arrived, the size was fine but the material
felt rough and was obviously not cotton. The colour
was faded, not bright blue like in the website photo.
10 What’s more, it was missing a pocket.

[2] Did I try to get a refund? You bet I did! I called the company, but I was put on hold for
an hour. When a representative eventually came on, the line got disconnected! I had to
go through the whole process again. Another hour later, I finally spoke to another
representative. He quickly informed me that the jacket didn’t qualify for a refund.
15 Unbelievable!

[3] The next day, I decided to make an official complaint. I called again, but the number
was no longer in service. Doing some research online, I discovered that the same thing
had happened to lots of other people. It turns out there are many dishonest companies,
like this one, that scam people. They advertise high-end products on social media for a
20 few months, sell as many products as possible, and then disappear after shipping out
poor quality copies to customers.

[4] I’ve learnt a valuable lesson from this. I’m never going to buy anything from an
unknown online source again. From now on, I’ll be smarter by researching the company
first. Don’t let this kind of thing happen to you!

25 COMMENTS

[5] Suzie
Fortunately, I’ve never had a problem shopping online (besides shipping delays). I love
having endless products at my fingertips. But you’re right — you need to be smart about
it! I always read product reviews before buying things online.

30 [6] Thomas
I never shop online because I like to support local businesses. Lately many shops in my
neighbourhood have closed down. The streets feel emptier now. For me, interacting with
people in a shop is better than scrolling through pictures on a screen by myself.

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A Write your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple-choice questions, choose the
best answer and blacken the circle next to the corresponding letter.

1 According to paragraph 1, what was wrong with the jacket that Rachel Chow bought?
 A It did not fit properly.
 B It was the wrong brand.
 C It was the wrong material.
 D It was too brightly coloured.

2 Complete the sentence with ONE word.

According to paragraph 1, the jacket did not have a pocket.

3 What phrase in paragraph 1 is used to add more information to highlight the writer’s
point about the jacket having many problems?
What’s more

4 In line 11, ‘You bet I did!’ suggests that Rachel _____ get a refund.
 A did not want to
 B was upset to
 C was very keen to
 D was unsure she could

5 The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to _____.

 A describe Rachel’s experience of trying to get a refund
 B explain why the jacket did not qualify for a refund
 C outline Rachel’s emotions while trying to get a refund
 D show how easy it is to disconnect the telephone line

6 In line 15, ‘Unbelievable!’ shows that Rachel was _____.

 A excited
 B confused
 C shocked
 D tired

7 Why was the telephone number ‘no longer in service’ (lines 16–17)?
because the company had gone out of business / disappeared

8 Which word in paragraph 3 means ‘to trick people to get their money’?
scam

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9 According to Rachel, what positive thing came out of her experience?

She learnt a valuable lesson (about online shopping) / to be more careful /
smarter when shopping online. (Accept any reasonable answer.)

10 How will Rachel be a ‘smarter’ (line 23) online shopper? (2

marks)
(Answers can come in any order. Accept any reasonable answers.)
a) She will not buy products from unknown online sources.

b) She will research the company first.

11 What does ‘it’ (line 29) refer to?

shopping online

B Blacken ONE circle only for each statement.

Decide whether the following statements are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG).
T F NG
1 Rachel spent two hours talking to a representative.   
2 Suzie thinks product reviews are useful for online shoppers.   
3 Thomas owns a local business.   

C Which person mentioned in the text is most likely to have said the following? Write the
name of the person in the space provided.
1 2
Shopping should involve going I’ve never been scammed while
to a shop and talking to people. shopping online.

Thomas Suzie

3
I wanted to share this experience
so that others can learn from it.

Rachel (Chow)

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Vocabulary (20 marks)

Part 1 (6 marks)
Complete the sentences below with the words in the word box. Use each word ONCE only.
creative drones festivals
scientists stressed unfortunate

1 Scientists have been studying population growth for many years.

2 It is unfortunate that child labour is still common in some countries.
3 There are many festivals worldwide that celebrate the beginning of spring.
4 When John feels stressed in bad situations, he reminds himself that there is light at the
end of the tunnel.
5 More people bought tickets to the Talent Show after seeing the creative posters that we
put up to promote the event.
6 It is now easy for drones to take photos and videos which in the past would have to be
taken by a photographer in a helicopter or plane.

Part 2 (8 marks)
Complete the conversation below with the words and phrases in the word box.
awful bargain buy on impulse Fairtrade logo
important obvious on sale shopper

Anne: Our delivery from the online store is here, Billy. Here are the yogurts I ordered
and your chocolate. Oh, I’ve never seen you buy this chocolate before.
Billy: I want to be a responsible (1) shopper so I chose this box, which has a (2)
Fairtrade logo on it. I think it’s
(3) important that farmers are treated fairly for their hard work. Why did you
buy the yogurts though? You don’t even like them.
Anne: But you do, so I bought them all for you! Did you know the yogurts were half
price? It was a real (4) bargain. I’d have felt
(5) awful if I’d missed it.
Billy: They’re (6) on sale because they expire in two days. You’ve bought too many. It’s
(7) obvious that I can’t eat them all in two days.
Anne: Oh, I’m sorry. I promise I won’t (8) buy on impulse again!
I have an idea. Let’s share the yogurts with our neighbours.

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Part 3 (6 marks)

Complete the article below with the words and phrases in the word box. Use each word or
phrase ONCE only.
bacterial infection celebrate eye-catching
explain terribly traditional

Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Festival

Hong Kong is a city with rich cultures and traditions. The Tai Hang fire dragon dance is one
of the city’s most popular (1) traditional festivities that has still captured many people’s
hearts.

It is not hard to (2) explain the popularity of the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Festival. It features
a 67-metre-long dragon that is lined with more than twenty thousand glowing incense
sticks. The dazzling dragon is so (3) eye-catching that it attracts thousands of spectators to
watch the fire dragon dance every year.

The dance was first performed more than a century ago by the villagers of Tai Hang. They
suffered (4) terribly from a disease in which many people died from (5) bacterial infection.
Legend has it that a fire dragon dance was revealed to one of the villagers by a god. After
the villagers performed the dance for three days and three nights, the disease
disappeared for good.

Ever since then, people in Tai Hang have continued to (6) celebrate the tradition every
year with joy and gratitude.

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Language (65 marks)

Part 1 (8 marks)
Complete the following sentences using adjective patterns and the words given in brackets.
1 It is / It’s wonderful that (wonderful) we can all enjoy dinner together.
2 It is / It’s exciting to watch (exciting, watch)
world-class athletes competing at international events, isn’t it?
3 It is / It’s thoughtful of you to share (thoughtful, you, share) your snacks with
us. Let’s eat now!
4 It is / It’s heartbreaking to see (heartbreaking, see) wild animals living in cages.
We must do more to stop the trade in wild animals.
5 It is / It’s impossible for Tony to play (impossible, Tony, play) in today’s
football match because he hurt his ankle. Can you take his place in the team?
6 It is / It’s important for companies to support (important, companies, support)
fair trade practices.
7 It is / It’s tiring to stand (tiring, stand) on the bus for the whole journey, but there
are never any seats free during rush hour.
8 It is / It’s kind of you to help (kind, you, help) elderly people who live alone. They
always enjoy chatting with you.

Part 2 (9 marks)
Complete the sentences below using the gerund or ‘to’-infinitive form of the verbs in the
word box. Use each verb ONCE only.
announce ask bully complain have
send smoke watch wear
1 Remember to wear a mask before you go out.

2 Daniel remembers watching the film with us when we first met.

3 The organiser regrets to announce that the concert has been cancelled.

4 Sorry, I can’t go to the cinema with you tonight. Try asking Helen.

5 Grandpa stopped smoking last year and now he’s fitter and healthier.

6 Don’t forget to send a birthday card to Tony. It’s his birthday next week.

7 Jasmine forgot having a chocolate in her pocket until it melted and made the pocket all
sticky.

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8 Not only did Tim regret bullying his classmates, but he was also sorry for being rude to
the teachers.

9 The customer only stopped complaining after the restaurant manager gave him a 50
percent discount on his meal.

Part 3 (10 marks)

Complete the sentences below using the passive voice. Use the correct form of the verbs in
the word box. Use each verb ONCE only.

believe borrow clean encourage estimate

throw can / reduce must / show should / write would / ban

1 In the past, it was believed that the sun moved around the Earth.
2 We are encouraged to bring our own bags for shopping.
3 A student card must be shown before you can buy tickets at half price.
4 The sender’s name and address should be written on the back of the envelope.
5 The table is being cleaned at the moment. The customers will have to wait for a few
minutes.
6 This new library book is very popular in our school as it has been borrowed a dozen
times since last month.
7 Twelve million tonnes of plastic was thrown into the sea last year. We need to stop
plastic pollution.
8 If greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced to net zero by 2050, global warming would
be greatly reduced.
9 It is estimated that the number of visitors to the theme park during the holiday will
increase by 45 percent.
10 Would the poaching of bluefin tuna be banned completely if more countries were willing
to work together?

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Part 4 (6 marks)
Ann is a volunteer at the Human Library Hong Kong. She was interviewed by a reporter.
Report what they said using reported speech.
(1)
Reporter: Why did you become a volunteer at the Human Library last year?
(2)
Ann: I volunteered because it’s a meaningful organisation that lets people borrow a
person, like borrowing a book, to discover their life stories.
(3)
Reporter: What has been the most memorable moment for you so far?
(4)
Ann: I joined an event yesterday where one volunteer talked about his fascinating
childhood.
(5)
Reporter: Has the Human Library been introduced in other places?
(6)
Ann: It actually first started in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is available in places
worldwide.

1 The reporter asked why Ann / she had become a volunteer at the Human Library
the year before.

2 Ann said (that) she had volunteered because it was a meaningful organisation that
let people borrow a person, like borrowing a book, to discover their life stories.

3 The reporter asked what had been the most memorable moment for Ann / her
so far.

4 Ann said (that) she had joined an event the day before where one volunteer had
talked about his fascinating childhood.

5 The reporter asked if / whether the Human Library had been introduced in other
places.

6 Ann said (that) it had actually first started in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was
available in places worldwide.

(Accept any reasonable reporting verbs.)

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Part 5 (10 marks)

Steve works at Sea World, an amusement park. His cousin Ellen is calling him to ask for
information about tickets. Complete the conversation using Type 0, 1, 2 and 3 conditional
sentences and the verbs in the word box. One verb can be used more than once.
be buy call cost
find have not miss receive
Ellen: Hi, Steve! Can I ask you about tickets for Sea World?
Steve: Of course! What do you want to know?
Ellen: I’m planning to visit the amusement park with my family. I hear that there’s a family
package special offer available.
Steve: Oh, I’m afraid the family package special promotion is over. The price
(1) is $700 if you (2) buy
a family package now.
Ellen: What a pity! If I (3) had / 'd called to ask about the tickets earlier, I
(4) would / wouldn't have missed the offer. How about the family year pass? How
much is it?
Steve: A family year pass is $1500. If you buy the year pass before the end of this month,
you (5) will / 'll receive a $500 cash coupon and enjoy free parking during your visit.
Ellen: My parents (6) would / 'd find the offer attractive if they
(7) had a car. Unfortunately, they can’t drive. The cash coupon is quite tempting
though. The last time I went to Sea World with some of my classmates, I saw a
big teddy bear in the souvenir shop. If the teddy bear
(8) had not / hadn't cost so much, I (9) would / 'd have bought it straightaway.
Anyway, thanks for all the information. I’ll ask my parents which type of tickets
they prefer.
Steve: You’re welcome. By the way, if I (10) were you, I would choose to visit on a
weekday. There are fewer people, so you won’t have to queue a long time for the
attractions. Hope to see you soon at the amusement park. Bye!
Ellen: Bye!

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Part 6 (9 marks)
Read the following article about physical health. Complete the article using the present
perfect, simple past, past perfect or past perfect continuous form of the verbs in the brackets.

Do you suffer from back or neck pain? Do you spend most of your time sitting down in front
of a computer screen? A recent survey (1) has shown / showed (show) that many people are
sitting more and moving less than before. One third of the survey respondents (2) reported
(report) remaining in a seated position for around nine hours a day. One respondent said that
he (3) had been suffering (suffer) from serious neck pain for over a year before he realised
the seriousness of the problem.

According to doctors, it is important to train our muscles to hold us upright instead of giving
them external support. In fact, for several people in the survey, using posture-correcting
products (4) had made (make) their back pain worse by the time they finally went to a doctor
for help.

Last summer, a group of students (5) participated (participate) in a health programme that
aimed to provide more data on pain research. Before joining the programme, they (6) had
complained (complain) of suffering from severe muscle pain. After completing the programme,
most participants had developed healthier habits to deal with their pain. One student reported
that she (7) had been walking (walk) to school every day instead of taking a bus ever since the
programme started. Another student
(8) started (start) the habit of massaging his shoulders using a tennis ball. Both students
continued the habit after the programme (9) had ended (end) and both of them report having
hardly any pain now.

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Part 7 (13 marks)

Proofread the following article about trees. There is one mistake in each numbered line.
Correct the mistakes according to the instructions. Two have been done for you as examples.
Missing word: Add a ^ and write the missing word in the space provided.
Incorrect word: Underline the word and write the correct word in the space provided.

Plant trees is one of the most straightforward solutions to fight climate E.g. Planting

change. Even though the work might seem easy, trees^do more harm E.g. will

than good to wildlife if the work is not handle with care. 1 handled

Not^do trees need sunlight and water to grow healthily, but they also 2 only

require the right habitat to grow well. It is difficult of young trees to 3 for

survive if they are not gave proper care or are damaged by animals. 4 given

Choosing areas to create new forests should be doing carefully. The 5 done

number of young trees to be planted must be consider with a lot of 6 considered

care too. Not only is the number of trees important and also the types 7 but

of trees. For example, in one tree-planting project in the mainland,

a type of tree that was unsuitable for the area was choose. The young 8 chosen

trees that had be planted used up too much of the water in the area. 9 been

As a result, not only^many native trees in the area die, but also much 10 did

of the native wildlife. If more careful research has been conducted 11 had

before carrying out the project, many of the local plants and animals

would^have died. 12 not

For trees to do their job well, it is necessary for plant the right number 13

of trees in the right place.

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