2007 hkce english language examination paper 1a - reading

2007 HKCE English Language Examination

Paper 1A - Reading

2007 HKCE English Language Examination

Paper 1A - Reading

Examination time – 1 hour Weighting – 20% Usually consists of 3 texts The 3 texts are in similar topics

Paper 1A - Reading

Sources of the texts:

1. Newspapers

2. Magazines

3. Websites

4. Stories

5. Government publications

6. Promotional materials

Paper 1A - Reading

The 3 texts are of different lengths and level of difficulty.

The 1st text is usually the shortest and is comparatively more informative. (e.g. advertisement, traveling brochure, guidelines)

Sample Text 1 - (a cinema review)

Sample Text 1 - (an overseas college guide)

Common Questions Types

1. M.C.

2. Matching

3. Short responses

4. Long Questions (Sometimes open - ended)

5. Chart filling / Form Filling / Mind – map filling

6. Proofreading

7. Dictionary Skills

Matching

Mind – Map Filling

Dictionary Skills

Proofreading

Some Tips for Paper 1A (Reading)

1. Read more newspapers (English!)

2. Use your time wisely (you have to read 3 texts in 1 hour! )

3. Practice makes perfect