Paper 1 Patrice Paper 2ab

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Practice paper 2A Reading Text 1 1. E 7. False 2. A 8. True 3. D 9. Not Given 4. C and E 10. False 5. B 11. Not Given 6. Not Given *12. B: tried to sell the stolen item back to its owner C: left wallet and mobile phone behind D: stole a tracking device E: left an easy trail for police to follow 13. 4 *14. the heat from the friction between the cash machine and the road Text 2 15. C 19. A *16. expertise 20. D 17. A 21. B 18. E *22. telephone systems computers and learnt how to steal passwords trademarked code software / software five probation consulting firm 23. D 24. A *25 No, he doesn’t. Mitnick feels that the punishment he received was too harsh for the crimes he committed. 26. 1 28. B 27. E 29. A *30. He feels bad / guilty about it / knows it was wrong because — he realises how much damage it has caused / the consequences of it — he says he deserved to be punished 31. D Text 3 *32. to find out who killed Wellington / Mrs Shears’ dog

33. C 36. A 34. A 37. D 35. D 38. 5 *39. Option c) because (1 mark) — Options a) and b) suggest that it was a stranger (1 mark) — but most murders are committed by someone known to the victim (1 mark) 



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40. A 43. 2 *41. Mrs Shears 44. B 42. C 45. (i) Mr Shears didn’t want to live in the same house as Mrs Shears any more. (ii) Mr Shears hated Mrs Shears 46. C 47. C 48. A * According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, answers for these questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear.



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Practice paper 2B Writing Task 1

Suggestion Form I would like to make the following suggestions: 1.

Prevention

Suggested model answer for Task 1 (about 100 words)

The police should hold discussions about shoplifting in schools. The discussions could cover how shoplifting affects shop owners and prices, as well as teenagers’ own futures.

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Reducing temptation

Instead of relying on security cameras that are noticeable and easy to avoid, shops should have uniformed and undercover security guards. Uniformed guards would make most people think twice about shoplifting while undercover security guards could patrol the entire shop looking for any suspicious behaviour.

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Punishment

A teenager who shoplifts should be made to work in the shop he or she shoplifted from. This punishment would enable the teenager to pay back the shop for his or her crime.

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Answer key Task 2 Question 1

Suggested model answer for Task 2 Question 1 (about 250 words) Dear Pat

I’m really sorry to hear about your problem. I hope I can help.

You must talk with your brother about your suspicions. First, though, you should plan for this discussion. You need to have information so that you can advise and support your brother. You should be able to get plenty of anonymous help and advice from the Police Crime Prevention Department and teenage charities. For example, The Samaritans provide confidential support and information about various problems. It may also be helpful for your brother to speak to someone anonymous about what he’s done and what he might be going through.

Next, you should discuss your suspicions with your brother. You should tell him your concerns and ask him to explain his actions. If he admits to stealing, you can give him the information you’ve collected. You could offer to help your brother by going over the information and discussing the different options. For instance, there may be a help group that you could go to with your brother. He’ll also need to consider whether or not he’s going to tell the shop owner about his crimes.

However, there’s the chance that your brother will deny any wrong doing. If your brother denies your claims, you either have to believe him or decide what you think is the next best step. You may want to involve your parents at this stage.

I hope this advice helps. Please let me know what happens.

Good luck

Counsellor Chris

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Answer key Task 2 Question 2

Suggested model answer for Task 2 Question 2 (about 250 words) Dear Sir / Madam

I am writing concerning the rising level of petty crimes committed by young people in Hong Kong, specifically street violence and stealing. I believe this is due to loneliness and the pressures on young people. I hope my suggestions can help reverse this trend.

First, there should be more opportunities for young people to participate in activities outside school. Since many parents work longer hours these days, students are lonely, and joining a violent gang seems like a substitute for their family. We need to give our children safe and interesting opportunities outside of school. For example, clubs could be set up, and facilities could reduce their prices for children. This would provide young people with sensible, fun activities so they do not turn to petty crime.

Next, the growing pressure to keep up with the latest trends forces some students to steal mostly from other students. In order to reduce this pressure, there should be restrictions on advertisements selling products to young people. For instance, there could be fewer advertisements aimed at children during peak television hours. Schools can also help by forbidding electronic items at school, such as MP3 players and iPods.

If we do not act now, the level of petty crimes committed by young people will continue to climb. Special clubs and facilities with student rates would provide young people with suitable out-of-school activities. In addition, advertising restrictions, along with schools forbidding electronic items on school grounds, would reduce the pressure put on them.

Yours faithfully

A. Chan

A. Chan

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