Answer key
Unit 5 Reading Ex 1 one : seafood dishes They : scientists its : Caulerpa taxifolia them : humans
Ex 2 the problem : noise pollution ticket holders : fans the show : The rock concert
Ex 3 2
✓
what does ‘it’ refer to
4
✓
‘The problem’ refers to
Ex 4 1
C
3
A
2
E
4
B
Ex 5 1
B
3
A
2
E
4
F
Practice for the exam Text 1 B
11 True
the algae / Caulerpa taxifolia
12 C
3
3
13 B
4
C
14 2
5
B
15 D
6
B
16 A
7
True
17 C
8
False
18 B
9
Not Given
19 A
1 *2
10 True
20 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.
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Writing Ex 6 1
Taking long, vigorous walks is excellent for your health.
2
‘Join the Conservation Club,’ Jake urged.
3
Too many cars are harmful to the environment.
4
The overloaded landfill smelt absolutely disgusting.
5
The minibus recklessly stormed round the corner and almost flattened my dog.
Ex 7 1
We had the time of our lives seeing the plants, trees, rivers, insects and animals in the Malaysian rainforest.
2
Animals deserve our love, care and protection instead of ending up on our dinner plates.
3
I hate the city because it’s so polluted that I can barely breathe.
4
If you care about the future of our planet, you’ll buy a Jungle Fun Hand Puppet and help to raise money to rescue our dying rainforests.
5
I completely disagree that people should always use crowded, smelly public transport instead of enjoying the comfort of their own cars.
Ex 8 1
magical world where fun and education
2
finding out about reptiles, plants and animals
3
playful orang-utans and the smooth jaguar
4
beautiful and tranquil zoo setting
5
special opportunity to visit the zoo
6
with the famous Support Our Zoo
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Practice for the exam Task 1 B
Model answer
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Answer key
Ex 9 1
dramatic entrance
2
funnel
3
relevant quotation
Ex 10 [Model introductory paragraphs]
Practice for the exam Task 2 Model answer
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