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Unit 4 Reading Ex 1
[Suggested answers only] 1 They want to improve the English teaching programme and are sensitive to the needs of their students. They are sometimes difficult to motivate. They need classes that are interesting. 2 They asked students for suggestions about lessons. They are willing to listen to ideas from the students. They think that writing is important. They enjoy lessons that are more active. They wanted to have activities other than sports in the afternoon. They are creative. 3 We can infer that the tone is positive / encouraging / optimistic because the teachers are willing to make changes to the English programme and offer students more choices. In addition, by using words like ‘excited’, ‘hope’, ‘enjoyable’ etc, we can infer that the writer intends to be positive too. Ex 2 1 B *2 The writer admired / respected him because (1 mark) — he provided interesting after-school activities / valuable learning experiences / he helped the writer develop his thinking skills / the writer to communicate better with his peers. (1 mark for any one) 3 C 4 C * According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 3 1 C 2 C
*3 4 5 6
Answer key (i) The handsaws looked like they would bite students. (ii) The vice looked like it would attack the narrator. 5 D B
* According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 4
[Suggested answers only] *1 The writer’s positive attitude towards the school is supported by language such as — stone walls shone the colour of gold. — the school’s towers stood proud above the ——green meadows of the playing fields. *2 The writer’s negative description of what he sees is supported by language such as — ‘dirty-looking river’, ‘mean-looking red brick houses’, — ‘poor, dirty children were throwing stones at a stray dog’, and ‘a rough-looking woman’. * According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 5 *1
Yes, because — it helps students to develop their second language. — it is necessary for mother tongue language development. — it is necessary for a strong personal and conceptual foundation for learning. (2 marks for any two)
2 *3 4
Answer key B It is Cantonese because her daughter’s English skills are not as advanced as her mother tongue. A
* According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 6 1 2 3 4
F A D B
Ex 7 1 2 3 4 5 6
encourages attract interesting stop improved / risen / increased / grown positive
Practice for the exam Text 1 1 2 2 C *3 No. T. Ray disapproves of the narrator reading, but Mrs Watson thinks reading is something to be proud of. 4 B 5 D 6 D 7 A 8 F 9 C 10 B 11 G 12 C *13 No, because she had to work to earn money at the peach stand during the summer holiday. — her teacher said the only hope for her future was to get a scholarship for her education. (1 mark for any one) 14 C 15 She was positive and supportive because — she suggested a scholarship. — she lent her own copies of books to the narrator. — she encouraged her to do better than beauty school. (1 mark for any one) 16 opposed
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17 intelligent / able / smart / clever 18 However / Nevertheless 19 worth 20 educating 21 B * According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear.
Writing Ex 8 [Suggested answers only] Firstly, painting is a hobby. Since people do it for relaxation and fun, it should be done in their spare time. In short, it has no place in the school curriculum. Secondly, being able to paint is a talent that only some people have. In other words, you are either good at painting or you are not. Therefore, it is a waste of time and money trying to teach it to most students. Lastly, everyone has different views on the definition of good art, so it is not a gradable subject. For example, one examiner may think a painting is wonderful, while another may think it is awful. As a result, grades will be inconsistent as they will depend on the examiner. To summarise, painting should not be taught at school because it is a hobby, it is not something that can be taught and it cannot be graded fairly. Ex 9 [Students’ own answers] • First, computers can help to present information in exciting and interesting ways. For instance, teachers can produce presentations using three-dimensional and moving images. This helps them to keep students interested and makes it easier for students to grasp the concepts being taught. • In addition, computers can be harmful to students. Research has shown that too much computer use can weaken students’ reading and mathematical ability. The results of a recent study show that students who use computers several times a week perform less well in reading and maths tests than students who use computers just several times a month.
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Practice for the exam Task 1 B
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Model answer Since the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese rule, the Government has encouraged local schools to use Chinese as the medium of instruction. Although some parents prefer schools to use English as the medium of instruction (EMI) in the classroom, in this essay, I will give three reasons why all Hong Kong schools should switch to Chinese as the medium of instruction (CMI). Firstly, children learn better in their native language. Clearly, it is easier to understand difficult subjects if they are taught in your first language. In addition, researchers have found that students at CMI schools perform much better in Science tests than students from EMI schools. Secondly, attending an EMI school is not the only way to learn English. Already, CMI schools offer English as a subject. Therefore, students can learn English just like they do other subjects. Finally, there are already options for parents if they want their children to learn in English. For example, parents can either enrol them in an English tutorial school or enrol them in an international school. Therefore, there is no need for the Government to fund local schools to use English as the medium of instruction just to please a few parents. To summarise, I believe that all local schools should be CMI because children perform better in their native language, English can be taught more effectively as a subject and there are schools available that offer English as the medium of instruction. Ex 10 [Suggested answers only] 1 D 2 H 3 E 4 G 5 B 6 F 7 A 8 C
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Practice for the exam Task 2 Model answer Good evening and welcome, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Pat Lau, and I am delighted to represent my school at this important occasion. I would like to discuss three reasons why my school deserves to win the ‘Outstanding School of the Year’ award. Of course, other schools will say they are outstanding, but I doubt they can match our combination of academic and extra-curricular achievements. Firstly, our school consistently achieves superb academic results. Last year, we had an eighty per cent pass rate with seventy per cent of students achieving Level 1 and 2. We are now one of the top five performing schools in Hong Kong. Secondly, our teachers are extremely innovative and inspiring. They are committed to making every lesson as interesting and interactive as possible. For example, you may find a Maths class building rockets or a History class writing poetry about the Ming Dynasty. Now, let me move on to our extra-curricular activities, which are just as impressive as our academic merits. For example, we have our own radio station and numerous clubs and societies. This year alone, students have set up a Harry Potter Appreciation Society, a Line-dancing Club and a Foreign Language Club. Let me end by saying that our school is extremely proud of our academic results, teachers and extra-curricular activities. I hope we will win this award as it would be a wonderful tribute to the administration, teachers and students. Thank you very much for your kind attention.
Unit 4 Reading Ex 1
[Suggested answers only] 1 They want to improve the English teaching programme and are sensitive to the needs of their students. They are sometimes difficult to motivate. They need classes that are interesting. 2 They asked students for suggestions about lessons. They are willing to listen to ideas from the students. They think that writing is important. They enjoy lessons that are more active. They wanted to have activities other than sports in the afternoon. They are creative. 3 We can infer that the tone is positive / encouraging / optimistic because the teachers are willing to make changes to the English programme and offer students more choices. In addition, by using words like ‘excited’, ‘hope’, ‘enjoyable’ etc, we can infer that the writer intends to be positive too. Ex 2 1 B *2 The writer admired / respected him because (1 mark) — he provided interesting after-school activities / valuable learning experiences / he helped the writer develop his thinking skills / the writer to communicate better with his peers. (1 mark for any one) 3 C 4 C * According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 3 1 C 2 C
*3 4 5 6
Answer key (i) The handsaws looked like they would bite students. (ii) The vice looked like it would attack the narrator. 5 D B
* According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 4
[Suggested answers only] *1 The writer’s positive attitude towards the school is supported by language such as — stone walls shone the colour of gold. — the school’s towers stood proud above the ——green meadows of the playing fields. *2 The writer’s negative description of what he sees is supported by language such as — ‘dirty-looking river’, ‘mean-looking red brick houses’, — ‘poor, dirty children were throwing stones at a stray dog’, and ‘a rough-looking woman’. * According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 5 *1
Yes, because — it helps students to develop their second language. — it is necessary for mother tongue language development. — it is necessary for a strong personal and conceptual foundation for learning. (2 marks for any two)
2 *3 4
Answer key B It is Cantonese because her daughter’s English skills are not as advanced as her mother tongue. A
* According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear. Ex 6 1 2 3 4
F A D B
Ex 7 1 2 3 4 5 6
encourages attract interesting stop improved / risen / increased / grown positive
Practice for the exam Text 1 1 2 2 C *3 No. T. Ray disapproves of the narrator reading, but Mrs Watson thinks reading is something to be proud of. 4 B 5 D 6 D 7 A 8 F 9 C 10 B 11 G 12 C *13 No, because she had to work to earn money at the peach stand during the summer holiday. — her teacher said the only hope for her future was to get a scholarship for her education. (1 mark for any one) 14 C 15 She was positive and supportive because — she suggested a scholarship. — she lent her own copies of books to the narrator. — she encouraged her to do better than beauty school. (1 mark for any one) 16 opposed
Answer key
17 intelligent / able / smart / clever 18 However / Nevertheless 19 worth 20 educating 21 B * According to the new HKCEE marking scheme, these types of questions will be marked correct even if there are grammatical or spelling mistakes as long as the meaning is clear.
Writing Ex 8 [Suggested answers only] Firstly, painting is a hobby. Since people do it for relaxation and fun, it should be done in their spare time. In short, it has no place in the school curriculum. Secondly, being able to paint is a talent that only some people have. In other words, you are either good at painting or you are not. Therefore, it is a waste of time and money trying to teach it to most students. Lastly, everyone has different views on the definition of good art, so it is not a gradable subject. For example, one examiner may think a painting is wonderful, while another may think it is awful. As a result, grades will be inconsistent as they will depend on the examiner. To summarise, painting should not be taught at school because it is a hobby, it is not something that can be taught and it cannot be graded fairly. Ex 9 [Students’ own answers] • First, computers can help to present information in exciting and interesting ways. For instance, teachers can produce presentations using three-dimensional and moving images. This helps them to keep students interested and makes it easier for students to grasp the concepts being taught. • In addition, computers can be harmful to students. Research has shown that too much computer use can weaken students’ reading and mathematical ability. The results of a recent study show that students who use computers several times a week perform less well in reading and maths tests than students who use computers just several times a month.
Answer key
Practice for the exam Task 1 B
Answer key
Model answer Since the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese rule, the Government has encouraged local schools to use Chinese as the medium of instruction. Although some parents prefer schools to use English as the medium of instruction (EMI) in the classroom, in this essay, I will give three reasons why all Hong Kong schools should switch to Chinese as the medium of instruction (CMI). Firstly, children learn better in their native language. Clearly, it is easier to understand difficult subjects if they are taught in your first language. In addition, researchers have found that students at CMI schools perform much better in Science tests than students from EMI schools. Secondly, attending an EMI school is not the only way to learn English. Already, CMI schools offer English as a subject. Therefore, students can learn English just like they do other subjects. Finally, there are already options for parents if they want their children to learn in English. For example, parents can either enrol them in an English tutorial school or enrol them in an international school. Therefore, there is no need for the Government to fund local schools to use English as the medium of instruction just to please a few parents. To summarise, I believe that all local schools should be CMI because children perform better in their native language, English can be taught more effectively as a subject and there are schools available that offer English as the medium of instruction. Ex 10 [Suggested answers only] 1 D 2 H 3 E 4 G 5 B 6 F 7 A 8 C
Answer key
Practice for the exam Task 2 Model answer Good evening and welcome, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Pat Lau, and I am delighted to represent my school at this important occasion. I would like to discuss three reasons why my school deserves to win the ‘Outstanding School of the Year’ award. Of course, other schools will say they are outstanding, but I doubt they can match our combination of academic and extra-curricular achievements. Firstly, our school consistently achieves superb academic results. Last year, we had an eighty per cent pass rate with seventy per cent of students achieving Level 1 and 2. We are now one of the top five performing schools in Hong Kong. Secondly, our teachers are extremely innovative and inspiring. They are committed to making every lesson as interesting and interactive as possible. For example, you may find a Maths class building rockets or a History class writing poetry about the Ming Dynasty. Now, let me move on to our extra-curricular activities, which are just as impressive as our academic merits. For example, we have our own radio station and numerous clubs and societies. This year alone, students have set up a Harry Potter Appreciation Society, a Line-dancing Club and a Foreign Language Club. Let me end by saying that our school is extremely proud of our academic results, teachers and extra-curricular activities. I hope we will win this award as it would be a wonderful tribute to the administration, teachers and students. Thank you very much for your kind attention.
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