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Overview of assessment papers
English Mock Papers Primary
Paper Listening Reading and Writing Speaking
Paper 1
➊ A conversation about a hobby
➋ A conversation about a job
➌ A story about a flower
➊ Front covers of two books
➋ Project notes about relatives
➌ A menu of a restaurant
➍ A story about an old lady
➎ An article about a school picnic
➊ Reading Aloud: My new toy
➋ Expression of Personal Experiences:
Talking about my favourite toy
Paper 2
➊ A story about a tiny man
➋ A news report about a typhoon ➊ The contents page of a zoo guide
➋ A page from a handicrafts book
➌ An invitation card of a Christmas party
➍ A story about a bird and a caterpillar
➎ A story about an injured bird
➊ Picture Description:
A country park
Paper 3
➊ A phone conversation about changing meeting time and venue
➋ A poem about birthday
➊ Part A: A page from a storybook Part B: Riddles about animals
➋ Coupons of a clothes shop, a restaurant and a cinema
➌ A poem about Grandpa
➍ A letter about a trip to Australia
➎ A diary entry about a car accident
➊ Reading Aloud:
Shopping with Mum
➋ Expression of Personal Experiences:
Talking about shopping
Paper 4
➊ A speech about a visit to a centre for the elderly
➋ A conversation about the School Fun Day
➌ A conversation about filling in an application form
➊ Part A: The front cover of a storybook
Part B: The contents page of a storybook
➋ A notice about donating old books
➌ An advertisement about a sale at a supermarket
➍ A letter about a trip to Canada
➎ A story about a robbery
➊ Picture Description:
On the MTR
Paper 5
➊ A conversation about a music lesson
➋ A conversation with Grandpa
➌ A story about a farewell party
➊ A summer holiday timetable
➋ Part A: The front cover of a book Part B: The back cover of a book
➌ Riddles about jobs
➍ A story about a lazy man
➎ A story about keeping a butterfly
➊ Reading Aloud: My favourite animal
➋ Expression of Personal Experiences:
Talking about animals
Paper 6
➊ A conversation about mountain climbing
➋ A story about a sad boy and a talking robot
➊ Part A: The back cover of a travel guide
Part B: A poster of a school activity
➋ An email from a cousin
➌ A timetable of a summer camp
➍ A diary entry about saving a cat
➎ A description about a best friend
➊ Picture Description:
At the New Year Fair
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Exam Companion
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Contents
Page
Section A – Listening
A. Analysis of exam format, text types, topics and skills assessed (2008–2014) 2
B. Question format 3
C. Essential exam skills 3
Section B – Reading
A. Analysis of exam format, text types, topics and skills assessed (2008–2014) 12
B. Question format 14
C. Essential exam skills 14
Section C – Writing
A. Analysis of exam format, text types and topics (2008–2014) 24
B. 3 steps to succeed in TSA Writing 25
Section D – Speaking
A. Analysis of exam format, text types and topics (2008–2014) 28
B. 2 steps to succeed in TSA Speaking 29
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Vocabulary Booster
Features
Words are arranged in themes and alphabetical order;
Each word is marked with syllable breaks (dots between syllables), followed by its parts of speech and definition.
An example sentence is given to demonstrate usage;
The reference column shows which mock exam paper the words are extracted from;
The theme-based short exercise following each theme helps consolidate students’ learning of the vocabulary.
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Vocabulary Reference
1. bam.boo shoot (n.): a kind of plant which has a tall thin stem
e.g.
Pandas love eating bamboo shoots.
Reading 3 P.5 2. bug (n.): a small insect
e.g.
My little sister is afraid of bugs.
Reading 3 P.4 3. cat.er.pil.lar (n.): a small long insect which
changes into a butterfly
e.g.
Caterpillars only eat plants.
Reading 2 P.11 4. crab (n.): a sea animal with five pairs of legs and
a hard shell
e.g.
We saw lots of crabs along the beach.
Reading 6 P.6 5. dan.ger.ous (adj.): not safe
e.g.
Don’t go near the tiger. It is dangerous. Reading 3 P.2 6. drag.on.fly (n.): an insect which has a long body
and can fly
e.g.
Dragonflies are one of the fastest flying insects in the world.
Reading 3 P.4
7. fur (n.): the thick hair that an animal has
e.g.
Polar bears have thick fur to keep them warm.
Reading 3 P.2 8. in.sect (n.): a tiny animal which has six legs and
usually has a pair of wings
e.g.Flies and bees are insects.
Reading 5 P.6
Learning by theme
1. All about animals
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