1. There Are Nine Pages in This Test Booklet

HONG KONG ATTAINMENT TEST English

Pre-Secondary 1

Practice Paper 2

1. There are nine pages in this test booklet.

2. The test has Sections A to C.

3. On the cover of the Answer Booklet, write your Name, Date of Birth, Sex, Class and Class Number.

4. Write all your answers in the Answer Booklet.

5. For multiple choice questions, choose only ONE answer for each question. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the boxes in the Answer Booklet. Two or more answers will score NO MARKS.

Time Allowed for the Test:

Section A (Listening): 15 minutes

Sections B – C (Reading and Writing): 35 minutes Section A Listening (30 marks)

There are three parts in this section. In Part 1, you will hear a news report. In Part 2, you will hear a presentation and in Part 3, you will hear a conversation. Write all your answers in the Answer Booklet. For each part, you will have 30 seconds to study the questions in the Answer Booklet. The recording will be played only ONCE.

Part 1 (10 marks) Andy is listening to a news report on the radio. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 2 (10 marks) Andy’s classmate, Brenda, is giving a presentation on a book that she has read. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6 to 10. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 3 (10 marks) Andy is sick and he is at King’s Medical Centre. Listen carefully and complete the form. You have 30 seconds to study the form. You may start now.

Go on to the next page Section B Reading (40 marks) Part 1 (12 marks)

Andy is reading a page in his school’s newsletter. Read the page carefully and choose the best answers to Questions 16–21.

Yew Wah Primary School July Newsletter Family Fun Day

Our school’s Parent-Teacher Association organised a day trip to Tai O last month. The sun shone brightly that day and everybody brought lots of food for the picnic. After lunch, we all went on a boat trip to see the Chinese White Dolphins. At first, we could not see any and we were quite disappointed. After about two hours, we finally saw one small one. It swam quite near to us. Some of our classmates were puzzled when they saw the dolphin. They thought the dolphins were white but they are actually pink!

When we got back to Tai O, we walked around the village and bought some souvenirs. Many parents bought dried seafood such as salted fish and prawns. We then had some snacks and drinks. At five o’clock, we left Tai O. When we were coming back to Victoria Harbour an hour and a half later, we saw a lovely sunset. The sky’s colour was orange and red and the harbour looked beautiful.

Next month’s highlight: The Hiking Club is organising a visit to the Wetland Park. All students, parents and teachers are welcome. The tour will include a talk by the Wetland Park staff, a visit to some special areas in the park and some booklets on the subject.

If you want to join the tour, please contact Mr. Lam, the teacher in charge of the visit. . Date of the visit: Sunday, 30th July Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please be at the school gates by 8:30 a.m.) Cost of tour: $20 for students and $25 for adults Transport: School bus ($5 per person) What to wear: Shirt or T-shirt and jeans. You MUST bring a hat because it will be very hot. 16. How often is the school newsletter published? A. Once a week B. Twice a month C. Once a year D. Every month

17. When was the Family Fun Day? A. August B. July C. June D. 30th July

18. How did some of the students feel when they saw the dolphin? A. They were surprised by the colour. B. They did not think they would see any dolphins. C. They wanted to touch the dolphin. D. They burst into laughter.

19. When did they get back to Victoria Harbour? A. 6:00 p.m. B. 6.30 p.m. C. 5:30 p.m. D. 5:00 p.m.

20. Who will be giving the talk at the Wetland Park? A. The Parent-Teacher Association B. The Hiking Club C. Mr Lam D. People working at the Wetland Park

21. Andy and his mother are joining the Wetland Park tour and they are taking the school bus. What will the total cost of the tour be? A. $65 B. $10 C. $55 D. $45

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Andy has written a thank-you card to his teacher for Teacher’s Day. Read the card below. Choose the best answers to Questions 22–25 and complete Question 26.

Dear Miss Lee,

I want to thank you for teaching me since I I know you have taught in this school for ten

was in Primary Two. You help me with my years and you will retire next year. May I

homework after school every day. Without wish you a very happy retirement.

you, I would not get good marks in my After you retire, I hope you will have more English tests. I think you are a very kind and time to spend with your grandchildren! I caring person! I like it when you tell us silly promise you I will always be a hardworking jokes and poems. I think your poems are very student. I hope you will come back to visit us! funny.

Thank you for encouraging me to do Happy Teacher’s Day voluntary work. I have been a volunteer at a

children’s centre for two years now. I help Yours, tidy up the centre. I am not as shy as before. I Andy am brave enough to talk to strangers!

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Go on to the next page 22. What subject does Miss Lee teach? A. Chinese Language B. English Language C. Maths D. General Studies

23. Which of the following activities is NOT true about Miss Lee? A. She helps Andy with his homework after school. B. She likes telling jokes. C. She does not have any grandchildren. D. She is kind and helpful.

24. Andy was not ______before he became a volunteer at a children’s centre. A. brave B. kind C. hardworking D. helpful

25. How long has Miss Lee taught at Andy’s school? A. 3 years B. 6 years C. 8 years D. 10 years

26. Andy has prepared two bookmarks for Miss Lee. Read the thank-you card again and help Andy finish the message on the bookmarks by using only ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.

Dear Miss Lee, Thank for you being (i) and (ii) . You always help me with my homework. Andy Chu

Dear Miss Lee, Thank you for encouraging me to do charity (iii) . I am not (iv) any more. Andy Chu Part 3 (16 marks)

Andy is reading some leaflets about Sunshine English Club. Read the leaflets carefully and choose the best answers to Questions 27-32.

Birthday Celebrations Sunshine English Club will be celebrating its tenth birthday this month. We will be having a lot of events to celebrate our birthday. The first event will be a Birthday Ceremony on 15th October at 2.00 p.m. All students and parents are welcome to the ceremony that Saturday. It will be held 5 in the main hall of the Sunshine Club in Wan Chai. 5

Our club’s principal, Mr Smith, will give a speech that day. After that, the club’s choir will perform some songs. There will be a prize presentation ceremony for the Outstanding Students of the Year followed by poetry reading and a short play.

Book Sale As part of our birthday celebrations, Sunshine Club will be holding a charity book sale. All the 10 money from the book sale will be given to a children’s centre in Kowloon. Please help us by donating old storybooks and textbooks that you no longer use. Magazines are also welcome but they must only be from this year.

There will be a big box at each of the Sunshine Clubs in Jordan, Central and Sha Tin. Please note that there will NOT be a box at our club in Fanling. Please put your books or magazines in the 15 boxes before 31st October. Thank you.

Students’ Exhibition This year, many of our students have joined competitions such as the Junior Story Writing Contest, the Junior Artwork Competition, the Junior Debate Contest and a Poetry Writing 20 Competition. We are proud to say that our clubs have won many prizes. We will display the students’ works in the main hall of the Sunshine Club in Mong Kok. Please visit our club there and see our students’ amazing work!

Go on to the next page 27. How old is Sunshine Club? A. 15 years old B. A month old C. 10 years old D. Tenth year

28. Which of the following activities is part of the Birthday Ceremony? A. A performance. B. A lesson. C. A speech by the Outstanding Student of the Year D. A singing contest.

29. Read line 2. Who does ‘we’ refer to? A. Andy and his classmates. B. Mr Smith. C. Students and teachers at Sunshine Club. D. People reading the leaflet.

30. Why is Sunshine Club having a book sale? A. To help a children’s centre B. Because they want to encourage students to read C. To collect old books at a children’s centre D. They no longer use the books and magazines

31. What is the rule for giving magazines to the club? A. They must be quite new. B. They must be a year old. C. They must be children’s magazines. D. They must be put into a box in Fanling.

32. Which of the following is a drawing competition? A. The Junior Artwork Competition B. The Junior Debate Contest C. The Junior Story Writing Contest D. A Poetry Writing Competition

33. Read the third leaflet. What does display mean? A. to give marks to people B. to show something to people C. to give a prize D. to sell a notice to people

34. Which of the following areas do NOT have a Sunshine Club? A. Sha Tin B. Mong Kok C. Central D. Prince Edward

Go on to the next page Section C Writing (30 marks)

37. You had a strange dream last night. Based on the pictures below, write a diary entry about the dream. Write about 80 words.

(a) (b)

dream / scientist / robot elephant communicate / greet / proud

(What happened next?)

behave strangely / smoke / break down

End of Test 5B

Hong Kong Attainment Test

English

(Pre-Secondary 1) Practice Paper 2

Answer Booklet

Name of Student: (English)

( 中文 )

Date of Birth: Sex: M/F Year Month Day

Class: Class No.:

For Teacher’s Reference

Testing Area Section Max. Marks Marks obtained Listening A ( Part 1) 10 A ( Part 2) 10 A ( Part 3) 10 Reading B ( Part 1) 12 B ( Part 2) 12 B ( Part 3) 16 Writing C 30 Total: 100

Part 1 (10 marks @ 2 marks)

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the below.

Andy is listening to a news report on the radio. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

1. What happened when the typhoon hit Japan? A. A lot of people died. B. Some tall buildings fell down. C. Lots of families lost their homes. D. Some shop signs fell down.

2. When will the typhoon reach Hong Kong? A. This Sunday B. Today C. This Saturday D. Next Tuesday

3. What time did the car crash take place? A. 3.00 a.m. B. 2.00 p.m. C. 12.00 noon D. 2.00 a.m.

4. Who said that the taxi driver appeared to be asleep? A. People who saw the accident B. The police C. The news reporters D. The passengers

5. How many robbers were at the bank robbery? A. 4 B. 8 C. 7 D. 3

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Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the below.

Andy’s classmate, Brenda, is giving a presentation on a book that she has read. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6 to 10. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

6. Where did Brenda get the book Amazing World Facts? A. Her parents bought it for her. B. She borrowed it from school. C. It is a present from the school. D. Her friend lent it to her.

7. How do animals communicate with each other? A. They write simple language. B. They run away. C. They make noises and move their bodies in a certain way. D. They see each other from far away.

8. Which animal did Brenda NOT talk about? A. Dogs B. Elephants C. Monkeys D. Birds

9. What happens to astronauts when they come back to Earth? A. They become taller. B. They get sick. C. They become heavier. D. They are shorter by five centimetres.

10. What do scientists say about purple carrots? A. They changed their colour 2,000 years ago. B. They are not as healthy as the orange ones. C. They are a new kind of carrots. D. They are better for us than orange carrots.

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Andy is sick and he is at King’s Medical Centre. Listen carefully and complete the form. You have 30 seconds to study the form. You may start now.

King’s Medical Centre

11. Name: 12. Age:

13. Phone number: District: (Please tick as appropriate.) Kowloon Hong Kong Island

 The New Territories Outlying Islands 14. (a) How often do you do exercise? (Please tick as appropriate.)

once a week twice a week

three times a week more than three times a week (b) What type of sports do you do? (Please tick as appropriate.)

cycling playing ball games

swimming hiking

running badminton

15. Reason for visiting the medical centre:

I have a .

Name of nurse: Date: Katie Wong 12th March 20XX

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Part 1 (12 marks @ 2 marks)

For Questions 16–21, write (A, B, C or D) in the .

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Part 2 (12 marks @ 2 marks) For Questions 22–25, write (A, B, C or D) in the . For Question 26, fill in each blank with only ONE word. 22.

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26. (i) (ii)

(iii)

(iv)

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For Questions 27–36, write (A, B, C or D) in the .

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Section C Writing (30 marks) 37. Cloudy 2nd November, 20XX

I had a strange dream last night. ______C

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