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2016 Tryout Study (Primary 3) Assessment Design
English Language (Listening Assessment)
Design Rationale
The listening assessment tasks for the 2016 Tryout Study (Primary 3) were designed with reference to the prevailing curriculum documents and in alignment with the requirements of the basic competencies of Key Stage 1 students.
Based on the recommendations of the Working Group on Papers and Question Design of the Coordinating Committee on Basic Competency Assessment and Assessment Literacy, the principles for modifications include relating assessment items to students’ life experiences and tying in with their cognitive development, serving to lessen students’ burden of learning, aligning with the spirit of the curriculum and reflecting the standards of basic competencies.
Details of the Assessment Papers
There are three Listening sub-papers for the 2016 Tryout Study (Primary 3). For each sub-paper, there is a total of 19 items in three listening tasks. The total assessment time is about 20 minutes. All listening materials are played twice.
There are different text types in the assessment papers (e.g. conversations and stories). P3 students are familiar with these text types. The topics of the listening tasks are related to students’ daily life experiences (e.g. hobbies, school activities).
The choice of vocabulary and phrases in the assessment materials are of a level appropriate to that of P3 students.
Students are assessed on their ability to discriminate between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds. They are also assessed on the use of a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents.
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Listening Assessment Sub-paper 1 (3EL1)
Module/Unit BC* Item No. Option / Answer
Places and Activities
Holiday time
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in
familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1A Q01
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1A Q02
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
________________________
*Please refer to the BCA website (http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/eap_web/bca/index3.htm) for the Basic Competencies documents
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Places and Activities
Holiday time
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1A Q03
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL1 Part 1A Q04 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1A Q05
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
4 Fun and
Games
Sports and games we play
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1B Q01
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1B Q02
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1B Q03
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Fun and Games
Sports and games we play
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL1 Part 1B Q04 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 1B Q05
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Caring and Sharing
I am a good citizen
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL1 Part 2 Q01 A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
6 Caring and
Sharing
I am a good citizen
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 2 Q02
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL1 Part 2 Q03 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 2 Q04
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Caring and Sharing
I am a good citizen
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 2 Q05
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 2 Q06
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 2 Q07
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
8 Caring and
Sharing
I am a good citizen
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 2 Q08
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL1 Part 2 Q09
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Listening Assessment Sub-paper 2 (3EL2)
Module/Unit BC* Item No. Option / Answer
Places and Activities
School days
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in
familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1A Q01
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1A Q02
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
________________________
*Please refer to the BCA website (http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/eap_web/bca/index3.htm) for the Basic Competencies documents
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
10 Places and
Activities
School days
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL2 Part 1A Q03 A
B
C
D Using a small
range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1A Q04
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1A Q05
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Fun and Games
Sports and games we play
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1B Q01
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1B Q02
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1B Q03
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
12 Fun and
Games
Sports and games we play
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL2 Part 1B Q04 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 1B Q05
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Caring and Sharing
Keeping pets
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 2 Q01
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Caring and Sharing
Keeping pets
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL2 Part 2 Q02 A
B
C
D
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL2 Part 2 Q03 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 2 Q04
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer Correct Answer
14 Caring and
Sharing
Keeping pets
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 2 Q05
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 2 Q06
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 2 Q07
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Caring and Sharing
Keeping pets
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 2 Q08
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL2 Part 2 Q09
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Listening Assessment Sub-paper 3 (3EL3)
Module/Unit BC* Item No. Option / Answer
Places and Activities
Holiday time
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in
familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1A Q01
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1A Q02
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
________________________
*Please refer to the BCA website (http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/eap_web/bca/index3.htm) for the Basic Competencies documents
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Places and Activities
Holiday time
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1A Q03
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL3 Part 1A Q04 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1A Q05
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer Correct Answer
18 Places and
Activities
Out for fun
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1B Q01
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL3 Part 1B Q02 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1B Q03
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Places and Activities
Out for fun
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1B Q04
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 1B Q05
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Caring and Sharing
Keeping pets
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 2 Q01
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer Correct Answer
20 Caring and
Sharing
Keeping pets
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL3 Part 2 Q02 A
B
C
D
Discriminating between common words with a small range of vowel and consonant sounds
3EL3 Part 2 Q03 A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 2 Q04
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
Correct Answer
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Module/Unit BC Item No. Option / Answer
Caring and Sharing
Keeping pets
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 2 Q05
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 2 Q06
Question Intent:
Understanding the connection between ideas by identifying a small range of cohesive devices
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 2 Q07
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer Correct Answer
22 Caring and
Sharing
Keeping pets
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 2 Q08
Question Intent:
Understanding basic differences in intonation
A
B
C
D
Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
3EL3 Part 2 Q09
Question Intent:
Identifying key words
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer