English to Enjoy 5B

HONG KONGATTAINMENT TEST

English

Pre-Secondary 1

Practice Paper 2

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Instructions:

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 conversation. In Part 2, you will hear a TV advertisement 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)Andrew is planning his English project with his classmate. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1–5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 2 (10 marks)Andrew is watching a TV advertisement. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6–10. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 3 (10 marks)Andrew is outside the school library. He is having an interview. Listen carefully and complete the form for the school librarian. You have 30 seconds to study the form. You may start now.

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Section B Reading (40 marks)Part 1 (12 marks)

Andrew is reading an article in the school magazine. Read the article carefully and choose the best answers to Questions 16–21.

Happy Learning Primary School Monthly newsletter, issue 4

Save our Earth!!

Our Earth is sick …According to a recent report published by the green group Friends of Nature in Hong Kong, the pollution level in Hong Kong is so high that it causes all types of environmental damage. This leads to extreme weather conditions such as strong typhoons, rising air temperature, etc. If we do not stop polluting the environment, our Earth will be destroyed.

Major type of pollutionMany tourists to Hong Kong complain about the heavily polluted air which makes it difficult to breathe and may even lead to asthma. The polluted air lowers the visibility of the Victoria Harbour so it becomes hard to see the opposite side of the harbour clearly.

The polluted air is caused by the exhaust fumes emitted by cars on the road. Besides this, factories produce smoke as well. Areas with lots of factories such as Kwai Chung and Cheung Sha Wan are badly affected areas.

Make the air cleanHere is what we can do to help combat air pollution: Take public transport. If possible, walk. Switch off air conditioners. Try using the fan instead. Stop using hairspray.

Let’s join hands and help improve the worsening air quality in Hong Kong. Make Hong Kong clean and help our Earth recover!

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16. How often is the school newsletter published?A. every dayB. once a weekC. every monthD. once a year

17. Which is a health hazard caused by air pollution?A. heart diseaseB. poor visibilityC. high temperatureD. asthma

18. Visibility means __________.A. how clear people can see thingsB. how fast people can travel across the harbourC. how clean the air isD. the quality of the harbour

19. Cheung Sha Wan and Kwai Chung are heavily polluted because __________.A. the traffic is busy thereB. there are many factories thereC. they are crowded placesD. the temperatures in those places are high

20. Walking or taking public transport can __________.A. save people a lot of moneyB. reduce the amount of exhaust fumesC. lead to asthmaD. increase visibility

21. Which of the following can lead to air pollution?A. Mary goes to school by bus every day.B. The Chan family go hiking every weekend on foot.C. Anita stops her father from smoking in the street.D. Peter switches on the air conditioner when he is alone at home.

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Part 2 (12 marks)

Andrew is reading some posters from the Environmental Club. Read them carefully and use the information to complete Andrew’s e-mail.

Fill in each blank with only ONE word.

Dear Brenda,

How’s everything? I have had a wonderful summer holiday! I have joined the Environmental Club in this school term because I want to help (22) the environment with my effort.

Let me tell you the activities I will join. First, I will take part in the Beach Clean-up Day which is organised (23) a year. We will clean Repulse Bay for (24) hours. I will bring at least 2 bottles of (25) in case I get thirsty. The next activity is the Tree Planting Day. I didn’t join the (26) ________ one in August so I will definitely go this time. The school will provide food and (27) but we have to pay $10 for them.

I will write to you again and tell you more about these activities!

Andrew

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Beach Clean-up DayWant to give a helping hand to save the environment? Join our annual Beach Clean-up Day!Date: 15 October (Sunday)Time: 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.Place: Repulse BayWe will meet at the school covered playground at 8.30 a.m. and take the school bus to the beach. This activity is free of charge. You may come with your parents, and don’t forget to bring somewater.

Tree Planting DayIf you missed the last Tree Planting Day in August, don’t forget to join this coming one!Date: 7 December (Sunday)Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.Place: Ma On Shan Country ParkFee: $10 / studentWe will meet at Ma On Shan KCR station half an hour before the starting time. Lunch boxes and drinks will be provided.

Part 3 (18 marks)

Andrew and his classmates are reading some book reviews. Read them carefully and choose the best answers to Questions 28–35.

The Adventure of Detective BobBeing the cleverest detective in England, Bob has successfully helped arrest many criminals who committed all types of crimes. This time, Bob is challenged by a very witty thief Anthony who stole the Queen’s crown. The crime surprised the whole of England. How can Bob track down Anthony and get back the Queen’s treasure? A very intense and exciting story with a web of mystery …

Natural DisastersHave you ever witnessed earthquakes, tsunamis or twisters? Do you know how destructive and powerful they can be? Witnesses and survivors now share their experience of encountering these deadly natural disasters with you! Learn some important tips on how to survive life-threatening moments.

The Time MachineHave you ever dreamed of travelling through time? Andy, a 10-year-old boy, met an alien from outer space one night when he was sleeping soundly in his own bed … and his life was turned upside down! He was given a time machine so that he could travel to the past and future! He enjoyed his adventures until one day he misused the machine for cheating in an exam …

28. What is a detective’s job?A. to tell intense and exciting storiesB. to catch criminalsC. to steal treasuresD. to be challenged by all types of people

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29. Another word for ‘clever’ from the first book review is _____.A. puzzlesB. treasuresC. surprisedD. witty

30. Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?A. a tsunamiB. an earthquakeC. a car crashD. a twister

31. The book Natural Disasters includes stories from _______.A. people who survived the dangers of natural disastersB. photographersC. people whose relatives have died in disastersD. people who have never experienced natural disasters

32. Another word for life-threatening from the same book review is _______.A. deadlyB. breath-takingC. naturalD. powerful

33. Who gave Andy the time machine?A. his parentsB. an old manC. a creature from outer spaceD. a little baby

34. How did Andy misuse the time machine?A. He changed his life with it.B. He cheated in the exam with it.C. He broke it.D. He travelled through time with it.

35. The book The Time Machine is ________.A. a non-fictionB. a fictionC. a romanceD. a kung fu story

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Section C Writing (30 marks)

36. You visited the Space Museum last week. Based on the pictures below, write a diary entry about the visit. Write about 80 words.

(a) (b)

line up / excited movie show / universe / amazed

(c) (d)

exhibition hall / spacecraft / security guard

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English to Enjoy 5B

Hong Kong Attainment Test

English

(Pre-Secondary 1) Practice Paper 2

Answer Booklet

Name of Student: (English)

( 中文 )

Date of Birth: Sex: Year Month Day

Class: Class No.:

For Teacher’s Reference

Testing Area Section Max. Marks Marks obtainedListening 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

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Section A Listening (30 marks)

Part 1 (10 marks @ 2 marks)

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

Andrew is planning his English project with his classmate. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

1. When did Daisy go to Cheung Chau Island with her parents?A. Last TuesdayB. Last FridayC. Last SaturdayD. Last Sunday

2. How did Daisy go there?A. By busB. On footC. By ferryD. By cable car

3. Which was Daisy’s first stop?A. The seafood restaurantB. The cable car stationC. The seasideD. The Big Buddha

4. What did Daisy have for her lunch?A. FishB. Vegetarian dishesC. NoodlesD. Buns

5. What will Daisy and Andrew put in their project?A. Souvenirs from Cheung Chau IslandB. PhotosC. RocksD. Seafood

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Part 2 (10 marks @ 2 marks)

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

Andrew is watching a TV advertisement. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6 to 10. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

6. Why was the man smelly? A. He has not bathed for the whole day.B. He has not washed his hair yet.C. He has just finished a ball game.D. He was just back from work.

7. What is the new product? A. Washing powderB. Hair gelC. Shower gelD. Towel

8. Where is the new product sold? A. Convenience storesB. SupermarketsC. Fast food shopsD. Bookshops

9. Which of the following smell is NOT available?A. CherryB. VanillaC. Raspberry D. Peach

10. What is the special offer this month?A. Buy one get one freeB. 10% offC. Half priceD. Free gift

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Part 3 (10 marks @ 2 marks)

Andrew is outside the school library. He is having an interview. Listen carefully and complete the form for the school librarian. You have 30 seconds to study the form. You may start now.

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School Library

11. Name: 12. Class: P

13. How many books do you read every week?

1-2 3-4 5-6 More than 6

14. Favourite kind of book (You can tick more than one): Comics Science fiction RomanceFables Adventure Horror

15. Reason for reading: To

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Section B Reading (40 marks)

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 23–28, fill in each blank with only ONE word.

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27. ______________________________

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Part 3 (16 marks @ 2 marks)

For Questions 28–34, write (A, B, C or D) in the .

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Section C Writing (30 marks)36.

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