English to Enjoy 6B

HONG KONGATTAINMENT TEST

English

Pre-Secondary 1

Practice Paper 2

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Instructions:

1. There are seven 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 presentation of a book 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)Jenny is talking with her teacher, Mr Chan, about the English Camp. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1–5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 2 (10 marks)Jenny’s classmate, Ivan, is giving a presentation of a book. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6–10. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 3 (10 marks)Jenny wants to join the English Drama Club. Listen carefully and complete the form. 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)

Here is a page from an English magazine. Read it carefully and choose the best answers to Questions 16-21.

Learn to Succeed, your monthly educational magazine – 10th September

Discover the Fun of English

The Centre for English Learning has recently started a programme called ‘Fun with English’. The programme aims to teach children English through interesting activities. Edward Wood, a Canadian teacher and founder of the centre, believes we can learn English in interesting ways. He talks about this idea in the interview below.

New ways to learn EnglishInterviewer:Edward: We teach through activities which are both fun and educational. We

design special activities for each language item. For example, we teach spelling through doing puzzles. Students learn pronunciation through reading poems and singing. They can improve their writing skills by re-writing the lyrics of pop songs.

Interviewer:Edward: They like it very much! They enjoy the activities. Most importantly, they

can remember words and sentences better! They are now more confident in using English as well. ‘Fun with English’ offers different courses. Parents can choose suitable courses for their children. We have 10% discount for people joining our programme before 30th September.

Join before 30th Sept and enjoy a 10% discount on course fee!

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Courses we offer: Spelling with Fun (Vocabulary building), Show Us Your Voice (Pronunciation), Dictionary Treasure Hunt (Vocabulary building), Write with Creativity (Writing), Let’s Sing Together! (Pronunciation), Talk with Cartoon Characters (Listening and conversation skills) & Follow Us (Listening)

How is ‘Fun with English’ different from other English lessons?

What do the students think about this programme?

16. How often is the magazine published?A. every weekB. every two weeksC. every monthD. every two months

17. The founder of the centre comes from ________.A. ChinaB. CanadaC. EnglandD. The United States

18. Why is ‘Fun with English’ different?A. It is based on overseas books.B. It uses native-speaking teachers.C. It covers different language skills.D. It teaches English in a special way.

19. What can students learn with pop songs?A. writing skillsB. reading skillsC. listening skillsD. pronunciation

20. How many skills do the courses cover?A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 6

21. If students join the programme before 30th September, they can __________.A. pay a lower feeB. join the courses for free C. join more than one courseD. choose the courses they like

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Part 2 (12 marks)

Below is a diary entry by Jenny. Read it carefully and complete her e-mail with the information given.

Fill in each blank with only ONE word.

Dear Diary,

My English camp finished yesterday. I was exhausted but it was great fun! We did a lot of activities and we enjoyed them a lot!

There was heavy rain on the first day when we arrived at the camp in Sai Kung. We were worried that the activities might be cancelled. Luckily, there was plenty of sunshine after lunch!

There were different activities to help me learn English. The activity I liked most was Conversation Time. Every day after dinner, we paired up and talked in English. At first, everyone was shy and was not willing to speak. A few minutes later, we got to know each other better and talked happily.

I made a new friend at the camp! His name is Brandon and he comes from Australia. He is in Hong Kong on an exchange tour for three weeks. He was a student helper at the camp. He will go back to Australia on 20th August. I promised to show him around next week. I am planning to take him to The Peak, Ocean Park and Repulse Bay. These places are famous tourist spots and I am sure he will like them!

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Dear Andy,

How are you? The English camp was (22) ______ but it was also fun!

The most unforgettable thing happened on the first day. That morning, the weather was so bad because it (23) ______ heavily. I thought that the activities would be (24) ______. Luckily, the weather got better and it was (25) ________ in the afternoon.

I made friends with Brandon at the camp. He is an (26) ______ and he is now in Hong Kong on an exchange tour. I have volunteered to take him to some famous (27) ______ spots next week.

Let me tell you more about him in my next letter. Take care!

Best, Jenny

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Part 3 (16 marks)

Jenny is reading some posters about culture tours. Read them carefully and choose the best answers to Questions 28-35.

Get in Touch with Japanese CultureAre you a great fan of Japanese culture? Now, we offer you a great opportunity to experience it yourself. In the three-day tour, a group of Japanese secondary students will show you around in Tokyo and Osaka. You will visit famous temples and castles as well as Tokyo Disneyland. Explore Japan and make friends with Japanese people!

Learn English the ‘Real’ WayAre you tired of learning English in the classroom? Do you want to make friends with native English speakers? Here comes an opportunity that you should not miss! Join this two-week cultural tour to New Zealand and learn with the primary students there! Improve your English and have fun at the same time!

Remarks: You will be invited to an interview one week after the application deadline.

The Great Wall TourHave you ever been to the Great Wall in China? Join our culture tour to Beijing during the Lunar New Year for four days. Our tour guide will tell you everything about the Great Wall. You can marvel at the scene as you climb up the Great Wall. Join now as places are limited!

28. How many days does the tour to Japan last?A. 2 B. 3

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C. 4D. 6

29. What will the Japanese students do during the tour?A. learn ChineseB. guide the tourC. teach JapaneseD. play with the children

30. People who join the tour to Japan will NOT visit any _______.A. castlesB. templesC. theme parksD. shopping malls

31. Where does the two-week tour travel to?A. AustraliaB. EnglandC. New Zealand D. The United States

32. What does Jenny need to do after the she applies for the two-week tour?A. go for an interviewB. prepare a tour planC. fill in another formD. attend a written test

33. The tour to Beijing will take place in _____.A. FeburaryB. AprilC. July D. September

34. What can you learn during the tour to Beijing?A. PutonghuaB. history of Beijing

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C. modern Chinese culture D. facts about the Great Wall

35. The last poster asks people to ‘join now’ because _____.A. the deadline is closeB. the tour is almost fullC. they can get a discountD. there are not many places

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Section C Writing (30 marks)

36. You showed your overseas friend around in Hong Kong today. Based on the pictures below, write a diary entry about the day. Write about 80 words.

(a) (b)

ferry / sunny / take photos climb stairs / Big Buddha / sweat

(c) (d)

seafood lunch / fish / crabs / shrimps

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Ending?

一男一女在乘渡海輪, 男的在拍照, 風和日麗 6b_hkat_p1_01

兩人在開心地吃海鮮, 面前有一碟魚, 一碟炒蟹, 及一碟蝦6b_hkat_p1_03

一個男仔和一個女仔在行一條好長的樓梯, 終點是大佛, 男的已經在流大汗 6b_hkat_p1_02

English to Enjoy 6B

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.

Jenny is talking with her teacher, Mr Chan, about the English Camp. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1 to 5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

1. How often is the English Camp?A. every weekB. every monthC. every three monthsD. every year

2. What is the aim of the English Camp?A. let students play games B. help students prepare for exams C. help students improve their spoken EnglishD. allow students to make friends with people from overseas

3. What will the weather possibly be like this Saturday?A. rainyB. sunnyC. windyD. cloudy

4. At the camp, Jenny should NOT wear _______.A. jeansB. shortsC. T-shirtsD. dresses

5. What time should Jenny get back to school this Saturday?A. 9.00 a.m.B. 9.30 a.m.C. 10.00 a.m.D. 10.30 a.m.

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Part 2 (10 marks @ 2 marks)

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

Jenny’s classmate, Ivan, is giving a presentation of a book. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6 to 10. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

6. What is the title of the book? A. The Life of Prince Harry B. The Dream of Prince HarryC. The Treasure of Prince HarryD. The Adventure of Prince Harry

7. How old is Prince Harry? A. 11 B. 13 C. 15 D. 17

8. Why is Prince Harry unhappy? A. He sings badly.B. He practises too much. C. He cannot learn to sing.D. He does not like his singing teacher.

9. What happens at the King’s birthday party?A. Harry escapes from the castle. B. Everyone loves Harry’s singing.C. The King gets angry with Harry.D. Harry promises to give up singing.

10. Ivan likes the story because it is _______.A. exciting B. amusing C. touchingD. inspiring

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Part 3 (10 marks @ 2 marks)

Jenny wants to join the English Drama Club. Listen carefully and complete the form. You have 30 seconds to study the form. You may start now.

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English Drama Club

1. Name: 2. Class:

3. Preferred days for club meetings:

Monday Tuesday WednesdayThursday Friday

4. Number of English plays you watched last year: 1–2 3–4 5-6

5. Reason for joining the English Drama Club: To

Handled by:Keith Wong

Date: 15th Sept

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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 22–27, fill in each blank with only ONE word.

22. ______________________________

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26. ______________________________

27. ______________________________

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Part 3 (16 marks @ 2 marks)

For Questions 28–35, write (A, B, C or D) in the .

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Section C Writing (30 marks)36.

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