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Scope Exercise Level Text Type Exam Skill Page

Listening

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Preparatory Level

Monologue Making an inference 2

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3 HKAT (Pre-S1) Level 6

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Preparatory Level

Dialogue Analysing

the information

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5 10

6 HKAT (Pre-S1) Level 12

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Preparatory Level Dialogue

(Form-filling) Calculating

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8 16

9 HKAT (Pre-S1) Level 18

Reading

10 Preparatory Level Ads/Notices/

Forum messages/

Reviews

Understanding connection between

ideas

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11 22

12 HKAT (Pre-S1) Level 24

13

Preparatory Level

Articles (non-fictional)

Identifying the main idea

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14 28

15 30

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HKAT (Pre-S1) Level 32

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Preparatory Level Letters/Diaries/

Articles (fictional)

Sequencing

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19 38

20 HKAT (Pre-S1) Level 40

Writing

21 Preparatory Level

Picture

Composition Planning ahead

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23 HKAT (Pre-S1) Level 46

Contents ^P.5

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Preparatory Level

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A. ( L01)

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

Jack is listening to 3 voice messages. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1-4. You have 24 seconds to study the questions. You may start now. (8 marks @2 marks) 1. Where was Mum when she called Jack?

A. At the school B. In the street C. In the office

D. At Paula cake shop

2. What time was it when Mum called Jack in the first message?

A. 3.45 p.m.

B. 4.00 p.m.

C. 4.30 p.m.

D. 5.00 p.m.

3. What did Laura ask Jack to do in her message?

A. To join them in the Computer Room B. To write the report for the Computer project

C. To prepare the presentation for the Computer project

D. To do a conclusion for the presentation for the Computer project 4. How did Mum feel in the third message?

A. Delighted B. Calm C. Worried D. Angry

Listening

• Telephone voice messages

• Talk

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Gather the information you hear from the recording.

Try to think of the hidden message behind the information.

Put together the

information and draw a logical conclusion.

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Exam Skill: Making an inference

To find related information and put it together to make a logical conclusion

What did Mum say in the third message?

What did Mum ask Jack to do?

What was Mum doing?

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B. ( L02)

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

Jack is listening to a talk given by Jason who is a baker. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1-5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

(10 marks @2 marks)

1. What was Jason like when he was in primary school?

A. Shy B. Bored C. Lonely

D. Depressed

2. Why did he decide to become a baker?

A. He is good at cooking.

B. He likes eating cakes.

C. He thought it would be easy.

D. He wants people to be happy while eating his cakes.

3. How long did he study at the cake school in Paris?

A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 5 years

4. In the hotel where Jason worked, Jason needed to . A. design cake displays

B. work very long hours C. hold a cooking class D. make his customers happy

5. What do you think about Jason’s parents? They are . A. Optimistic

B. Smart C. Strict D. Supportive

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What did he do at that time?

How was his job in the hotel?

What did his parents do for Jason?

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Preparatory Level

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Reading

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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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• Forum messages

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 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 are asked 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 4 X 100m inter-class relay race. My classmates and I have practised for a month. We hoped we could win in the race, as we all made such an effort during the practice!

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 is the best sports day ever!

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.

Thanks so much, Hong Kong Primary School!

committee (n.) – a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group organise (v.) – to arrange

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

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Preparatory Level Date :

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

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

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Find out the keywords in the question (e.g. Why, because).

Look for the connectives in the text (e.g. because, but).

Understand the

relationship in different situations (e.g. cause and effect).

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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

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 are asked to do regular exercise.

B. They have a strong mind.

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.

B. She had a lot of homework and tests.

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.

In line 9, what is the connective?

What did Hayley mention after telling the readers she couldn’t sleep well?

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Preparatory Level

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Writing

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You are Louis. Yesterday your parents went to visit your grandparents and you had to take care of your little sister, Daisy. Based on the pictures below, write a story about what happened. Write at least 70 words. (30 marks)

More Vocabulary

accident bedroom count to ten jump kitchen relieved

visit / goodbye (a)

hide and seek (b)

teddy bear / balcony (c)

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(What happened next?) (d)

• Story

Try to create as positive an ending as you can. Was there anyone who could offer help?

Don’t lose marks!

Remember to include an ending in your writing.

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Preparatory Level Date :

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Home Alone

Yesterday, my parents needed to visit grandparents, so they asked me to take care of my little sister.

Marks C

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Cracking HKAT (Pre-S1) ——JumpStart English 2 in 1 (P5) • Mock Paper 1

Instructions:

1. There are eight pages in this question booklet.

2. The test has Sections A to C.

3. Use a blue or black pen in this test.

4. On the cover of the Answer Booklet, write your Name, Class and Class Number.

5. Write all your answers in the spaces provided in the Answer Booklet.

6. 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.

Assessment Scope Marks Time

Listening 32 15 minutes

Reading 38

35 minutes

Writing 30

Total 100 50 minutes

Hong Kong Attainment Test (Pre-Secondary 1)

English

Mock Paper 1

© JumpStart Publishers

Paper 1

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Willy’s Wants

The latest smartphone, jeans, a new backpack…these are just part of Willy’s wish list . One day, a mysterious man gives him a big bag with everything he wants. He is so happy but soon he knows he is in deep water. The police come to his home and look for him. He is so scared and all of a sudden he wakes up…Oh it’s just a dream! But he learns a lesson now…

Betty the Princess

Betty’s parents treat Betty as a princess.

She has a big bedroom, trendy clothes, beautiful accessories and delicious snacks. Her classmates are jealous of what she has. One day, she volunteers to join 30-Hour Famine organised by World Vision! Will she be able to finish this challenge?

A Messy Day

Henry’s mother asks Henry to clean the house before leaving home. Henry doesn’t listen to her. He switches on the fan and TV, lies on the sofa and leaves the fridge door open.

Suddenly, Tammy the bird flies into the house through a window. She flies around the house. Everything is a mess.

Henry’s mother is very angry after she returns home. What will happen to Henry?

A Present from the Future

Alan receives a robot dog on his birthday.

He doesn’t want a robot dog but a real one. But keeping a pet dog is not allowed in his housing estate.

The robot dog is, in fact, a product from the future world. It helps Alan solve his problems, comforts him and teaches him some lessons. The dog changes Alan’s life.

Section A

There are three parts in this section. In Part 1, you will hear a presentation. 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

(B-1)

Daisy is reading the introductions of some popular books. Read them carefully and choose the best answers for Questions 17–22.

(38 marks)

L19–21

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17. In Willy’s Wants, Willy learns a lesson. What do you think is the lesson? He should

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A. stop dreaming B. not be greedy C. call the police

D. get the things he wants

18. In Willy’s Wants, what does ‘is in deep water’ mean?

A. swims

B. dives into deep water C. is in serious trouble D. has a good result

19. In Betty the Princess , Betty is a girl who . A. loves eating

B. loves shopping

C. is hated by her classmates D. is spoiled by her parents

20. In A Messy Day, why does Henry’s mother get angry after returning home?

A. It is messy.

B. Henry eats all the food in the fridge.

C. Henry doesn’t do his homework.

D. She’s afraid of birds.

21. What do you think A Present from the Future is about?

A. How to keep a dog in an estate B. The advantages of keeping a dog C. Alan’s life with a robot dog D. The magic tricks of a robot dog

22. Based on the book introductions on P.2, choose the most suitable books for Doris and Tim.

(i) Doris was born rich but she always thinks she is unlucky.

(ii) Tim wishes to have a lot of things and he just picks up a bag in the street.

A. Willy’s Wants B. Betty the Princess C. A Messy Day

D. A Present from the Future

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Primary

English 2 in 1

(Intensive Practice + Mock Papers)

Vocabulary Booster

• Arranged in themes

• Marked with syllable breaks

• Example sentences given

• Theme-based short exercises

• An overall revision

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Learning by theme

Vocabulary Reference

1. a.lum.nus (n.): a male former student of a school e.g. Mr Chan, our class teacher, is our school’s

alumnus.

Reading 20

2. as.sign.ment (n.): a task for someone to do as part of a course of study

e.g. I have many assignments to finish by tomorrow, so I can’t go out to play basketball with you.

Listening 6

3. cer.tif.i.cate (n.): an official document that states a fact or facts

e.g. After I finished the course, the teacher gave me a certificate to prove it.

Reading 20

4. com.mit.tee (n): a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group

e.g. Sandy is on the committee of the Art Club. She has a great interest in painting.

Reading 10

5. ed.u.cate (v.): to teach

e.g. My aunt shares some methods about how to educate children.

Reading 12

6. ex.pe.ri.ence (n.): the knowledge or skill gained after a certain period

e.g. Ms Lee has gained valuable experience in teaching young learners at schools.

Reading 17

7. grad.u.ate (v.): successfully complete an academic degree

e.g. My father graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1970.

Reading 20

8. in.ter.view (n.): an oral examination of a person for a job or a school position

e.g. My sister was selected for an interview with the English Club.

Listening 9

1. Learning and studying

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Fill in the blanks with the words you have just learned. You may need to change the form of the words.

(1) In the prize giving ceremony, the principal presents to the outstanding students.

(2) I do not have any to do tonight. I can watch TV and go to the park with you.

(3) In the , the teachers asked me the reason I want to study at their school.

(4) After I from school, I will become an of the school.

(5) It was good experience doing the because I learned to be more confident.

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Vocabulary Reference

9. learn a les.son (idiom): to realise something after experiencing something bad

e.g. I believe he has learned a lesson; he won’t do that again.

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10. or.gan.ise (v.): to arrange

e.g. My class teacher organises some events for us to join in the coming year.

Reading 10

11. pre.sen.ta.tion (n.): a speech to explain an idea or a piece of work

e.g. Our group is giving a presentation on how to spend money in a good way.

Listening 1

12. tal.ent (n.): the special ability of doing something e.g. My sister has the talent of playing the violin. She

won many violin competitions.

Reading 20

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Vocabulary Booster

Learning by parts of speech

1. abnormal ^不正常

2. accurate ^準確

3. amazed ^驚奇

4. calm ^平靜

5. caring ^關愛

6. confident ^自信

7. consistent ^一致 8. convenient ^方便

9. depressed ^鬱悶

10. drunken ^喝醉

11. expensive ^昂貴

12. international ^國際性的

13. invisible ^隱形

14. irresponsible ^不負責任

15. memorable ^{令人難忘的}

16. negative ^消極的

17. non-profit ^非牟利

18. official ^官方

19. optimistic ^樂觀 20. passionate ^熱情

21. precious ^珍貴

22. puzzled ^困惑

23. smart ^精明

24. strict ^嚴格

25. strong-minded ^有主見的

26. supportive ^{給予幫助的}

27. unexpected ^出乎意料 28. unleavened ^無酵的 29. well-known ^眾所周知

30. wise ^明智

1. alumnus ^校友

2. appliance ^電器

3. assignment ^作業

4. belief ^信念

5. certificate ^證書

6. chef ^廚師

7. coconut ^椰子

8. comment ^意見

9. committee ^委員會

10. creation ^創作

11. decision ^決定

12. depression ^憂鬱症

13. diet ^飲食

14. electricity ^電力 15. expectation ^期望 16. experience ^經驗

17. flatbread ^烤餅

18. heartbeat ^心跳

19. helmet ^頭盔

20. immigrant ^移民

21. ingredient ^成分

22. interview ^面試

23. ivory ^象牙

24. judgment ^判斷

25. maintenance ^維修

26. medicine ^藥物

27. monitor ^顯示屏

28. nutrient ^養分

29. obesity ^肥胖

30. poverty ^貧窮

31. presentation ^演講

32. relay ^接力

33. retirement ^退休

34. risk ^風險

1. Adjective 3. Noun

1. city dweller ^城市人 2. grocery store ^雜貨店

2. Noun phrase

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