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Ian is reading some messages posted by different people on his school’s online
discussion forum after its Sports Day. Read them carefully and choose the best answers
for Questions 1-5. (10 marks @2 marks)

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1 Hong Kong Primary School Online Discussion Forum

How did you feel about our school’s Sports Day? Share your thoughts.

By: Mr Chan Posted at 19:40, 25 September

Today is a good day. The school term has just started but the committee still managed to
5 organise the Sports Day so well within a month. Another PE teacher, Miss Lee and I would
like to take this chance to thank all our teachers, the Sports Committee, the school prefects
and other student helpers for their hard work. Good job!

By: Mrs Lau Posted at 21:30, 25 September

The school focuses a lot on students’ physical strength. Students will be healthier as they
10 have to do physical exercise regularly. I believe that they can be more strong-minded when
they face difficulties. Playing a sport can train students to have a stronger mind. I truly
think this is what my son needs! I’m so glad my son is in this school!

By: Hayley Posted at 23:06, 25 September

I couldn’t sleep well the night before the Sports Day! I was worried that I would lose in the
15 4 × 100m inter-class relay race. My classmates and I had practised for a month. We hoped
we could win the race, as we all made such an effort during the practices!
We were excited after the race! We didn’t only win the race, but we also broke the record!
Our class teacher Miss Ma clapped her hands for us. We hugged each other. This was the
best sports day ever!

20 By: Vincent Posted at 00:04, 26 September

I’ve missed Hong Kong Primary School since I left four years ago. It’s great that the school
holds the Sports Day every year, which definitely helps students develop a good habit
of exercising. I actively take part in the sports day in my secondary school every year.
Through playing sports, I have now become a strong person, both physically and mentally.
25 Thanks so much, Hong Kong Primary School!

committee (n.) – a group of people chosen to represent a larger group

organise (v.) – to arrange
relay (n.) – a race where each member in the team runs part of it to finish it
mentally (adv.) – relating to the mind

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Date :

Marks : /10

Exam Skill: Understanding connection between ideas

To find the relationship (e.g. cause and effect) between one thing in the question and another thing
in the text

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Preparatory Level
Find out the keywords in Look for connectives in the Understand the relationship
the question (e.g. why, text (e.g. because, but). in different situations
because). (e.g. cause and effect).

1. When did the Sports Committee start organising the Sports Day?
A. in early August B. in mid-August
C. in early September D. in mid-September

2. Why did Mrs Lau think that the students would be healthier?
A. They have to do regular exercise. In line 9, what is the
B. They have a strong mind. connective?

C. They always face difficulties.

D. They have healthy food every day.

3. Why could Hayley not sleep well the night before the Sports Day?
A. She practised with her classmates the day before. What did Hayley mention
B. She had a lot of homework and tests. after telling the readers
she couldn’t sleep well?
C. She was nervous about her performance in the race.
D. She didn’t want to enter the race.

4. What did Miss Ma do when she knew her class won the relay race?
A. B. C. D.

5. From the messages, find out who Vincent and Mrs Lau are. Use only ONE word for each
blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.

(i) Vincent is a/an boy of Hong Kong Primary School.

(ii) Mrs Lau is a/an of a boy.

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Section A Listening L19–21 (32 marks)

There are three parts in this section. In Part 1, you will hear someone sharing. In Part 2 and
Part 3, you will hear a conversation. Write all your answers in the spaces provided in the
answer booklet. For each part, you will have 30 seconds to study the questions in the answer
booklet. The CD will be played only ONCE.

Section B Reading (38 marks)

Part 1 (12 marks)

Jack is reading a leaflet about his school’s Open Day. Read it carefully, choose the best answers
for Questions 17–21 and complete Question 22.

Jolly Primary School

6th Annual Open Day
Come and join our Open Day!
Be our guest and learn more about our school.

5 Date: 21st November 20XX (Sat) Time: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: School campus
Classroom Experience
If you and your children want to know how we have our lessons, join our Classroom Experience
sessions. Come and have a taste of using tablets to learn. Our senior students will be the little teachers
with the help of our IT staff. All people are welcome to join. If you are interested in it, please make a
10 reservation before 19th November on the school website (www.jps.com.hk/od).
Mini Concert
There will be performances for every age in the school hall by our orchestra and choir. At the end
of the concert, visitors can try the string instruments. As the number of seats in the hall are limited,
please reserve one on the school website.
15 Rock Climbing
The rock climbing area on the ground floor will be open in the afternoon. Children aged 7 to 11 can
climb the wall under the instruction of our PE teachers. We will provide safety equipment like helmets
for free. Visitors do not need to reserve a place for this.
Directions
20 There is no parking area for visitors at school so we encourage you to take public transport. To come
to our school: Get off at Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E and walk towards Yau Ma Tei along Nathan
Road for about 3 minutes. Our school is on your left.
We also provide a shuttle bus service outside Lai King and Kowloon MTR Stations at 30-minute
intervals from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
25 For more details, please visit our website or contact Ms Nancy Li in the office.

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17. Who will teach in the Classroom Experience?
A. teachers
B. P.6 students
C. parents
D. IT staff

18. To go to the Mini Concert, visitors can .

A. get free tickets before 19th November
B. reserve a seat online
C. contact Ms Nancy Li
D. go without a reservation

19. Jack’s 6-year-old cousin will go to the Open Day. Which activity can he NOT join?
A. having a class experience
B. listening to music in the hall
C. trying to play the instruments
D. climbing the rock wall

20. Which of the following is TRUE about the Open Day?

A. Visitors can do worksheets in the Classroom Experience.
B. Visitors can park their cars at the school.
C. Visitors do not have to bring helmets for rock climbing.
D. Visitors need to reserve all activities on the Open Day.

21. Which MTR station is the nearest to Jolly Primary School?

A. Mong Kok
B. Yau Ma Tei
C. Lai King
D. Kowloon

22. Jack is writing a diary entry after joining the Open Day. Read the leaflet on p.2 and help him
complete the sentences. Use only ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answers are
grammatically correct.

My cousin joined the Classroom Experience. He loved using a (i) to learn.

He wanted to know what our lessons were like so his parents made a (ii)

for him early in November. I think they know more about my school now.

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Learning by parts of speech
1. Adjective 2. Noun
1. adorable 可愛的 1. alumnus 校友
2. amusing 有趣的 2. app 應用程式
3. energetic 精力旺盛的 3. belief 信念
4. exhausted 精疲力竭的 4. certificate 證書
5. experienced 有經驗的 5. chef 廚師
6. frustrated 沮喪的 6. comment 意見
7. historic 歷史上著名的 7. communication 溝通
8. limited 有限的 8. creation 創作
9. memorable 令人難忘的 9. crust 餅底
10. negative 消極的 10. decision 決定
11. optimistic 樂觀的 11. depression 憂鬱症
12. passionate 熱情的 12. diet 飲食
13. popular 受歡迎的 13. discount 折扣
14. precious 珍貴的 14. exhibition 展覽
15. puzzled 困惑的 15. expectation 期望
16. smart 精明的 16. factory 工廠
17. strict 嚴格的 17. flatbread 烤餅
18. strong−minded 意志堅定的 18. graduate 畢業生
19. supportive 支持的 19. heartbeat 心跳
20. unsuccessful 失敗的 20. immigrant 移民
21. wise 明智的 21. judgement 判斷
22. maintenance 維修
23. medicine 藥物
24. muffin 鬆餅
25. nutrient 營養
26. obesity 肥胖
27. opinion 看法

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