2017-18 - HYE - S1 - Eng 1 - Q
2017-18 - HYE - S1 - Eng 1 - Q
2017-18 - HYE - S1 - Eng 1 - Q
Instructions
1. Write your class and class number in the spaces provided on the answer sheet.
2. Answer ALL questions on the Answer Sheet provided.
When in Rome …
Mind over money – no tipping, please.
Japan Money matters can be a sensitive issue, especially when it comes to tipping. In this country,
the people working in the service industry, such as servers at restaurants, do not expect customers
to pay any money beyond what they are charged on the bill, because service fees have been included
5 already. In fact, they may get upset if you do leave a tip behind. The no-tips rule is just one example of
the many ways you can violate a code of etiquette even when you think you are behaving in a polite
manner.
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The earliest chopsticks were probably made from twigs and used to reach into bubbling hot water
or smoking heated oil. It wasn’t until 400–500 AD that chopsticks finally managed to make their way
to the dinner table. The use of chopsticks to pick up food is a common practice in Asia, but many
25 foreign visitors find it extremely challenging. The fact that chopstick etiquette varies from country to
country further complicates matters. Take two countries as an illustration, in Japan, it is terribly rude
to leave your chopsticks crossed on your plate or bowl, while in China, you should not stand your
chopsticks in a bowl of rice.
Cate’s life
Eating, flying, climbing and swimming in Down Under
DAY 1
‘Come on, you said you’d try this!’ said Dad, pushing a big piece of kangaroo meat in my face. I shut
my mouth tightly. This happened at ‘Food from Down Under’ in Sydney, a restaurant recommended
in Dad’s guidebook. It’s extremely well-known among tourists and locals for its native food. This
5 morning we cuddled koalas and fed kangaroos at a wildlife park. How could Dad eat them?
DAY 2
We got up early in the morning for a hot air balloon ride just before sunrise. It got a bit chilly. Luckily,
we came prepared and were well bundled up in thick coats. Once back on solid ground, we headed
back to the city to continue our sightseeing. Guess what was my favourite? The famous Sydney
10 Opera House, which sat like a seashell on the harbour! The Sydney Harbour Bridge was my love. I
love heights, and it felt great to climb up to the top of the bridge. When we were up there, the view
was just so breathtaking. All of us were so wowed by the appealing nighttime scenery.
DAY 3
Before we left for Cairns, we decided to explore Bondi Beach, a tourist hotspot. Not wise! It was cold
15 and rainy when we got there. Luckily, it was all blue skies and sunshine when we touched down at
the airport later in the afternoon.
DAY 4
The sunny weather in Cairns was just perfect for our Great Barrier Reef outing. We snorkelled in the
clear water and admired the colourful fish and coral reefs. Then we relaxed on a glass-bottomed
20 cruise boat. Mum reminded us not to take the natural beauty for granted. ‘Many sea creatures have
gone extinct thanks to climate change,’ she explained. I just hope some will still be around on our
next visit.
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All questions carry ONE mark unless otherwise stated.
The questions marked with an asterisk (*) have to be answered in complete sentences.
Answer the following questions using information from Passage 1. (17 marks)
1. Complete the saying, ‘When in Rome…’.
2. *Do you think, ‘When in Rome…’ is a good title for the passage? (2 marks)
3. All the 4 sub-headings start with the word, ‘Mind’. What does the word mean?
4. Find a word in the sub-headings that means ‘movements’.
5. *What is a ‘tip’ (line 5)? (2 marks)
6. When you are in Korea, how would you move your hand if you want a Korean to follow you?
7. Study the dialogues below. Decide in which country each of the conversations is taking place, and the
custom each is linked to. (4 marks)
A: What soft, curly hair your baby has. Can I A: Great service! How much should I tip the
touch it? waiter?
B: Sorry, I don’t think that’s a good idea. B: Nothing – we don’t do that here.
Answer the following questions using information from Passage 2. (13 marks)
13. Which country do you think is also known as ‘Down Under’ (line 3)?
14. What is the meaning of ‘native’ (line 4)?
A local
B special
C foreign
D famous
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15. Name all the wildlife mentioned in the Day 1 section.
16. Find a phrase in the Day 2 section that means ‘had on warm clothes’.
17. What is ‘like a seashell on the harbour’?
18. ‘wowed’ (line 12) means …
A worried
B shocked
C impressed
D surprised
19. ‘When we were up there, …’ (line 11), ‘up there’ refers to ...
20. *How did Cate get to Cairns? Explain with evidence from the text. (2 marks)
21. *What is ‘Not wise!’ (line 14)? (3 marks)
22. ‘thanks to’ (line 21) can be replaced by …
A because
B because of
C despite
D in spite of
I am a detective. My colleague gave me the (1) n__________, Sherlock, to (2) e__________ me because I
had not solved a case for 5 years. Every day I just (3) i__________ petty thieves and gangsters after they
were (4) a__________ by the police. Every day I asked the same questions and wrote similar reports.
But I got lucky today!
When we arrived at the scene of a case of (5) a__________, the old garage still smelt of petrol and burnt
rubber. We carried out (6) i__________ immediately to find out who set fire to the cars. I saw a half burnt
(7) k__________ paddle with some blood on it. It was used to hit the (8) j__________ who worked late
cleaning the repair shop. The owner of the repair shop was a water sport (9) e_________ and we heard
from the staff that he wanted to buy an expensive speed boat for his hobbies.
So, the cleaning man saw him start the fire in order to get the insurance money.
I was right! The (10) m__________ was solved and I am now proud of my name, ‘Sherlock Ho’!
Complete the passage with appropriate vocabulary items, in their proper form, from Units 1, 4, 5 and 10 of
Reading Explorer. (5 marks)
Chris Wong did well in primary but has been lazy since he went up to secondary school.
He is often scolded by his teachers for not paying (11) a__________ in class, always (12) a__________ at
school late and skipping club (13) a__________ to play basketball. Before it is too late, he decides to turn
a new leaf and (14) a__________ himself. He is going to work very hard to (15) r__________ his goal – to
come first in class!
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Section C Tenses (15 marks)
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. The negative form may also have to be
used.
ENGLISH DAY CAMP
This year, our school organised a new activity: English Day Camp. Instead of (1) (catch) a plane to the UK,
we (2) (take) 30 students to a campsite close to the school, and (3) (give) them plenty of sports and
activities to choose from. During the day camp, they (4) (can speak) only in English, even when they had a
break. Teachers checked and made sure that everyone (5) (keep) to the rule all the time. In fact, when
everyone else (6) (break) the rule, no one wanted to be the odd one out! It was great to see the students
(7) (chat) happily.
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Section F Prepositions (13 marks)
Complete the article about cycling with appropriate prepositions. Put a ‘X’ if one is not necessary.
Cycling
There are various Olympic cycling events, including road races and track races. These were first held (1)
the 1896 Olympics, which were the first one (2) the modern Olympic Games.
In Olympic track races, cyclists race (3) an oval track (4) sloping sides called a ‘velodrome’, which measures
(5) 400 metres (6) length. Unlike road races, which are normally longer (7) track races, track racing cyclists
use bicycles (8) special fixed-wheels and no brakes. In fact, they have only one gear which means cyclists
must pedal the whole time!
Cycling is a popular activity (9) Hong Kong because it is fun and a great way to work out. However, many
people think Hong Kong is not a bicycle-friendly city since we only have a few cycle parks and paths, and
these become very crowded (10) weekends. As a result, cyclists often have to ride (11) busy roads. It is,
therefore, all the more important to wear a helmet (12) protection while cycling. Cyclists should also
watch out (13) traffic and pedestrians to ensure safety!
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