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Part A is compulsory – you have to attempt all questions in it.

Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-33. (51 marks)

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1. Which of the following items is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?

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‘vinyls’ (line 5) ‘crockery’ (line 6)

‘cutlery’ (line 7)

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2. According to paragraphs 1 and 2, how do Jackie, Simon and Daisy feel about Bien Market? Complete the sentences below. You may use more than one word for each blank. (5 marks)

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Jackie: She regards the market as a (i) ____________________

that inspires her (ii) ___________________ .

Simon: He finds the place rather (iii) _____________________

_________________________________ because of its

massive and haphazard display of curios.

Daisy: The air is (iv) ______________________ at the market

because the showground is closed in, so she much

prefers to stay in the (v) _______________________ air.

(1) treasure trove (line 3)

(1) creations (line 2)

(1) disorienting/

disorientating/dizzying (line 1)

(1) stuffy (line 9)

(1) fresh/open (line 8)

(Note: accept all reasonable answers)

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3. What does the phrase ‘nondescript attire’ in paragraph 4 tell us about Simon’s clothes? They are …

A. casual.

B. formal.

C. tasteful.

D. commonplace.

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(line 12)

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4. What does ‘thrown on’ in line 12 tell us about the way Simon got dressed for the market trip?

A. He needed help to pick his clothes.

B. He did not put any care into it.

C. He got side-tracked by Daisy.

D. He got dressed slowly.

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5. Why has Simon packed his ‘hooks, lines and rods’?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

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to make Jackie think that he was taking Daisy to

the lake to go fishing (rather than going to the

flea market) (lines 13-14)

(line 14)

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6. Find words in paragraphs 2 and 3 that are opposite in meaning to each of the following words. (3 marks)

a) carelessly _______________________

b) crude _______________________

c) tiny _______________________

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(1) meticulously (line 5)

(1) exquisite (line 7)

(1) vast (line 10)

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7. Find a phrase in paragraph 4 that means ‘very early’.

_______________________________________________the wee hours (of the morning) (lines 12-13)


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8. Why do you think Simon sighs in paragraph 5?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

He needs to act quickly to avoid vying with the

crowds let into the market as the second admission.

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(Note: accept any reasonable answer)

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9. What is the literal meaning of the metaphor ‘floodgates’ (line 16)? Why do you think the writer used ‘floodgates’ to describe the second admissions? (2 marks)

Literal meaning: __________________________________

_________________________________________________

Reason for use: __________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

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(1) ‘floodgates’ are gates used for

shutting out or releasing water

(1) the writer uses it to liken the crowd

to a flood of water to get across the idea that many

people are arriving (during the second admissions)

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10. What does ‘her mission’ (line 19) refer to?

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Daisy’s task of picking a stall (to hunt for Jackie’s

present) (line 18)


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11. Fill in the missing words for each of the following statements. Choose an answer from the nine options given below. Write the correct answers in the spaces provided. Only FOUR options can be used. (4 marks)


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trade / fishing / smell / bargain /

treasure / pass / ideas / safety

i) Simon dislikes Bien Market’s ________________________ .

ii) Simon’s wife likes to visit Bien Market for ______________ .

iii) Art brokers and dealers visit Bien Market to

_____________________ .

iv) Simon acted as if he was taking Daisy on a

_____________________ trip.

(1) smell (line 3)

(1) ideas (line 2)

(1) trade (lines 10-11)

(1) fishing (lines 13-14)

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12. Who is Daisy?

She is Simon’s _______ .

A. pet

B. mother

C. daughter

D. colleague

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‘Simon patted Daisy’s head as she wagged her tail’ (line 20)

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13. Decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (3 marks)


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i) Simon is middle-aged and single.

ii) Simon has a teenage daughter.

iii)The flea market opens at eight in the morning.

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no: ‘I’m looking for a gift for my wife’ (line 23)

(1)

not mentioned and cannot be inferred

(1)

no: ‘When … arrived at eight, the vast showground was already buzzing with activity.’ (line 10)

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14. What does ‘at the back’ (line 26) refer to?

_______________________________________________at the back of the (speaker’s) stall (line 22)


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15. i) What kind of gift is right for his wife (2 marks) according to Simon?

____________________________________________(1) any work of art (line 25)


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15. ii) In your own words, explain why the stallholder thinks getting the right gift for Simon’s wife is a matter of luck?

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

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(1) To the stallholder, art is something

subjective – what is art to Simon (the beholder)

may not seem so to his wife, so Simon needs

luck to smile upon him to get the right present.

(line 26)

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16. Look at the following sketch of the egg Simon has bought. Where can the lace be found? Blacken the correct circle.


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‘the egg opened to reveal a delicate strip of yellowed Chantilly lace’ (lines 33-34)

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17. What does ‘his quest’ (line 34) refer to?

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Simon’s search/hunt for a present to give

Jackie/his wife (line 23)


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18. Who is the speaker in paragraph 19?

________________________________________________the stallholder


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19. How much does Simon end up paying for the egg?

_________________________________________________three hundred and forty/340 dollars (lines 37-40)


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20. Has the stallholder haggled over the price for the Easter egg?

_________________________________________________yes (lines 38 & 40)


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21. What does the expression ‘over the moon’ in line 42 mean?

_________________________________________________very pleased/overjoyed


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22. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘the real McCoy’ (line 47)?

_____________________________________________real/authentic/genuine/not fake


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23. Does the passerby think Simon’s Easter egg is a genuine Fabergé egg? Explain your answer.

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

No, because the passerby used the conditional

for an imagined situation instead of making an

affirmative statement.

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24. What does ‘them’ in line 53 refer to?

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the Fabergé eggs that had gone missing/adrift

unaccountably (line 52)


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25. Based on information in paragraph 27, complete the following summary about the Tsars’ Easter egg gifts by using ONE word to fill in each blank. You should make sure that your answers are grammatically correct, paying attention to word form, plurals, etc. (6 marks)


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The eggs enjoyed a legendary past. They were made by a

skilled (i) ________________________ on the orders of

(ii) _____________ ________________ ______________

and (iii) _________________ ______________ who wanted

them as gifts to impress their (iv) _____________________

and (v) _____________________ at (vi) ________________ .

(1) jeweller (line 51)

(1) Tsars Alexander III (line 50)

(1) Nicholas II (line 50)

(1) mothers (line 50) (1) Easter (line 50)

(1) wives (line 50)

(Note: accept all reasonable answers; /: in any order)

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26. Which of the following is an INCORRECT description of what Simon was probably experiencing when ‘his heart skipped a beat’ (line 56)?

A. foreboding

B. excitement

C. anticipation

D. astonishment

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27. What is Jackie’s initial reaction when Simon gives her the Easter egg?

A. taken aback

B. elated

C. bitter

D. sad

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28. Number the following events in chronological order. Write 1-6 on the lines provided. Use ‘1’ to label the first event.


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A passer-by addresses Simon. _______

Simon presents the Easter egg to Jackie. _______

Daisy leads Simon to a stall. _______

Jackie gets herself some heirloom pins. _______

Simon sets off with his hooks, lines and rods. _______

Simon sends photos of his Easter egg to an _______auctioneer.

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(Note: award 1 mark for all correct answers)

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3

1

2

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29. Why does Simon send a photo of his egg to the auctioneer?

_________________________________________________to ascertain if it is a genuine Fabergé egg (line 59)

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30. What ‘elusive treasures’ (lines 62-63) is the auctioneer referring to?

_________________________________________________the Fabergé eggs that have gone missing (line 56)


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31. Why does Jackie describe Simon’s visit to Bien Market as ‘braving’ it (line 65)?

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

She knows Simon would have probably found

the place off-putting/difficult, so he must have

exerted a lot of effort to shop there.

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32. Why do you think there is a ‘naughty glint’ in Jackie’s eye at the end of the story?

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(sample response) She knows the true story

behind the Easter egg Simon has given her./She

is the artisan who has crafted the Easter egg.

(line 67)

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33. From the information given in the story, why do you think Daisy may have picked that stall for Simon?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

(sample response) Daisy may have become

familiar with the stall/stallholder because of

Jackie’s business connection with him/the

stallholder.

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Choose either Part B1 (easy section) or Part B2 (difficult section).

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34. Why did Zombie Tam Yik-hin start CEM initially?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

to heal his broken heart (from breaking up with

his girlfriend) (lines 2-3)


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35. Find a word in paragraph 2 which means the same as each of the following. (2 marks)

i) approved _______________________

ii) strange _______________________

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(1) accepted (line 3)

(1) bizarre (line 4)

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36. Why does Tam admit ‘he has serious doubt regarding the adage, “There’s nothing new under the sun”.’?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

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He has encountered many strange/bizzare

requests at Cat Every Matter. (lines 10-12)

(lines 11-12)

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37. What does ‘eclectic’ (line 13) means?

A. smart

B. diverse

C. average

D. hard-working

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38. What does ‘but not so open that the brain falls out’ tell us about the working philosophy at Cat Every Matter?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

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Although they keep an open mind about patrons’

requests, they still exercise caution and

common sense.

(line 14)

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39. What kind of service do Cat Every Matter (CEM) and hkd50.com offer?

A. dating

B. Internet

C. removal

D. personal

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(lines 10 & 22)

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40. What are the two reasons for Circle Lo and Karen Cheung to start their venture? (2 marks)

a) _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

b) _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

(1) They hoped to ride the wave of the

e-commerce boom. (lines 22-23)

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(1) They sensed a niche in the local market.

(line 23)

: in any order

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41. What does ‘the startup’ (line 28) refer to? Why does the writer say it ‘is still a long way from its goal of cashing in on

the site’? (2 marks)

‘The startup’ refers to: __________________________

The writer believes that: __________________________

______________________________________________

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(1) hkd50.com (line 26)(a)

(1) the user base (around 60)

of the hkd50.com is too small to be profitable (line 28)

(b)

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42. Complete the following online profile about Cat Every Matter. You may use no more than three words to complete the blanks. (8 marks)


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About Cat Every Matter

Cat Every Matter fulfils all kinds of (i) _____________________

__________________ , big or small, so long as they do not

contain elements of (ii) _________________________________

or (iii) ____________________ , or are (iv) _________________

_____________________ of our service.

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(1) requests (line 3)/

assignments (line 9)

(1) sleaze (line 16) / sleaziness (line 16)

(1) violence (line 16) (1) abusive/

exploitative (line 17)


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Our motto

No job is too (v) __________________________ or

(vi) ______________________________ for us!

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(1) trivial (line 4)

(1) bizarre (line 4)

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Payment & expenses

Payment: (vii) ____________________ for each accepted

assignment/request/task.

Expenses: Patrons need to (viii) ________________________

incurred.

(1) a meal (line 6)

(1) bear all expenses (line 6)

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43. Complete the flow chart below to showcase the different modes of operation between Cat Every Matter and hkd50.com. (6 marks)


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Cat Every Matter

Users advertise their

_________________

_________________

online

Members _________

_________________

_________________

for specific jobs

____________________________________________

___________________________________ a meal

(Jobsaccepted)

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(1) job requests/

assignments (line 9)

(1) nominate

themselves (lines 8-

9)

(1) Users treat service providers to/Patrons

buy service providers (lines 5-6)


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hkd50.com

Freelancers advertise

their ____________

_________________

online

Potential clients visit

the website to source

_________________

_________________

Clients _____________________________________

(Gigsperformed)

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(1) skills

and/or services (lines 24, 26 & 27)

(1) service

providers/services (line 24)

(1) rate services (line 27)


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44. Find a phrase in paragraph 1 that means ‘hitting an alarming amount’.

________________________________________________reaching critical mass (line 3)


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45. i) What does the phrase ‘a specific fine’ (line 12) refer to?

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

the money the victim needs to pay (the

criminals) to unlock/unfreeze their computer

and to unencrypt the data


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45. ii) Why is the phrase immediately followed by ‘or rather, a ransom’ (lines 12-13)? Answer by completing the sentence below. (3 marks)

The fine is a disguise for the ransom the _____________

needs to pay for their alleged ______________________

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______________________________________________

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(1) victim


(1) illegal/illicit

online activities (1) unfreezing

their computer/the release of their computer

data

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46. What does ‘masquerading as’ (line 25) mean?

A. identified as

B. activated by

C. disguised as

D. downloaded from

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47. Find a similar reason behind the forms of ransom payment requested by criminals operating MoneyPak Ransom

Virus and Crytolocker.

In both cases, the criminals ask for payment using methods

that ____________________________________________

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do not leave behind paper trails/are not

traceable. (lines 18 & 28)

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48. Decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given in paragraphs 2-5. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks)


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i) Victims of the latest ransomware attacks have engaged in illegal activities.

ii) The distribution channel for Cryptolocker is emails.

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(1)

yes: ‘sending emails to individuals and businesses with the malware’ (lines 24-25)

(1)

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iii) Winlock was the first known ransomware.

iv) The spread of ransomware was effectively contained after the arrests

made in the Winlock case.

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no: ‘The first known ransomware was the 1989 PC Cyborg’ (lines 32-33)

(1)

(1)

no: ‘Subsequent arrests of scammers could not uproot it’ (lines 37-38)

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49. The ‘hostage’ (line 47) refers to …

A. the infected data.

B. the security updates.

C. the file-encrypting malware.

D. the threatened computer user.

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50. What does ‘the worst’ (line 51) refer to?

A. the computer being infected

B. files becoming impossible to be recovered

C. the anti-virus software failing to remove the ransomware

D. having to pay a huge sum of money to data recovery professionals

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51. What does ‘a reversal of the effect’ (lines 54-55) mean in context?

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________________________________________________

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(to undo the effect the malware has imposed on

the computer, i.e.) the unlocking of the device

and the recovery of the data

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52. In paragraph 6, why do software engineers say victims can ‘try’ taking their devices to data recovery professionals?

A. Victims can opt to remove the virus themselves.

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(lines 52-56)

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53. The main purpose of paragraph 7 is to show …

A. cyber gangs are highly mobile.

B. how tech-savvy cyber criminals are.

C. cyber gangs operate on an international level.

D. the difficulties the authorities face in tracking down cyber criminals.

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54. What is the tone of the security advisor in paragraph 8?

A. disapproving

B. sympathetic

C. apologetic

D. alarmed

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55. What are the precautionary measures suggested by the authorities to prevent Internet scams? (4 marks)

i)_____________________________________________

ii)_____________________________________________

iii)_____________________________________________

iv)_____________________________________________

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(1) regularly backing up data

(1) encrypting confidential information

(1) subscribing to anti-virus services

(1) performing penetration tests

: in any order

(lines 73-75)

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56. What is the best alternative title for Text 3?

A. Cyber gang outwits law enforcement

B. Stay on guard as ransomware spreads

C. Data recovery professionals band together

D. Desperate users seek help to unfreeze devices

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57. In lines 12-13, what does ‘a previously unfashionable subgroup’ refer to?

_______________________________________________geeks (line 8)


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58. Which of the following means the opposite of the word ‘accolade’ (line 18)?

A. reproof

B. homage

C. resolution

D. association

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59. In paragraph 3, which word indicates that geeks played a minor part in circus performances?

_______________________________________________sidekicks (line 25)


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60. Find words and/or phrases in paragraph 3 that explain why the writer makes the comment ‘Family-friendly fun? Probably not.’ (line 28) about the geeks’ acts. Limit your answers to no more than two words. (2 marks)

a) __________________________________________

b) __________________________________________

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(1) lowbrow (acts) (lines 25-26)

(1) (the) grossest (line 26)

: in any order

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61. Study the pictures below. Three of them fit the descriptions of circus props mentioned in paragraph 3. Blacken the correct circle to show the one that does not fit. Also, label the ones mentioned using words taken from the same paragraph by writing your answers under the pictures. (4 marks)


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A: _________________

B: _________________

C: _________________

D: _________________

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(a) (1) creepy-crawlies (line 27)

(b) (1) birds (line 27)

(c) (1) rodents (line 27)

plants or cacti are not mentioned

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62. Based on the information in paragraphs 3-4, complete the summary below by using ONE word to fill in each blank. You should make sure that your answers are grammatically correct, paying attention to word form, plurals, etc. (4 marks)


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The writer sees an important difference between

(i) _____________________ and (ii) ___________________ ,

the latter originally being a highly offensive term later used to

refer to a reclusive group who displayed great passion for

(iii) ________________________ -related activity yet were still

(iv) __________________________ of.

(1) nerd (line 21) (1) geek (line 23)

(1) technology (line 33)

(1) disapproved (line 34)


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63. Which word in paragraph 5 means ‘extremely boring’?

______________________________________________tedious (line 38)


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64. Which of the following can replace the word ‘challenged’ in paragraph 5?

A. inept

B. insecure

C. imperfect

D. impertinent

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65. Why do you think some geeks might disapprove of the popular media?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

(sample response) Some geeks might

disapprove of the popular media because they

portrayed/showed them in a negative way.

(lines 36-39)

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66. Which of the following words best summarises ‘the offensive label’ (line 30) and ‘negative treatment’ (lines 40-41) given to geeks?

A. hypocrisy

B. ignorance

C. compliance

D. discrimination

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67. Complete the sentence below using ONE word for each blank about the ‘prediction’ (line 50) made in paragraph 6.

(2 marks)

The prediction is based on the assumption that staff in the

______________ sector are mostly

___________________________ .

(1) technology (line 48)

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(1) geeks/geeky/nerds/nerdy (line 53)

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68. Several phrases are used in paragraph 7 to refer to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Make a list of them in the spaces provided below. (3 marks)

i)_____________________________________________

ii)_____________________________________________

iii)_____________________________________________

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(1) honourable citizens of geekdom (lines 54-55)

(1) tech geniuses (line 56)

(1) leading lights (line 59)

: in any order

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69. What have Gates and Jobs done for ‘their fellow geeks’ (line 58) by generating ‘great PR’ (line 58)?

A. increased their salary

B. improved their social image

C. made them more knowledgeable

D. changed their physical appearance

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(lines 57-58)

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70. Explain in your own words why the society changed its mind about nerds and geeks in the early 2000s.

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

They were needed in the job market. (lines 47-50) /

Honourable geeks impressed the society and

improved their social status. (lines 56-58)

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71. Read paragraphs 8 and 9 and decide whether the following statements are True, False or the information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks)


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i) Caroline Graham was taken aback by Bill Gates’ unapologetic geeky confession.

ii) The writer reckons that Bill Gates is very different to his public persona in private.

F


(1)

no: ‘In real life … practises what he preaches.’ (lines 70-71)

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NGT

iii) Bill Gates’ keynote addresses are uninteresting in comparison to Steve Jobs’.

iv) According to the writer, Steve Jobs’ dress style was keenly copied by his peers.

F


(1)

(1)

yes: ‘Jobs proved the perfect model … and clothes … soon became the industry standard’ (lines 78-81)

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72. Why does the writer say that that ‘neither Steve Jobs’ nor Bill Gates’ work output fits the geek tag to a T’ (lines 83-84)? Use information from paragraph 10 to complete the sentence below by filling in each blank with ONE word only.

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Both men’s products have been known for being

___________________ to use and ______________________

everyone’s lives, whereas the geek tag carries a negative

connotation that suggests an ____________________ attitude

towards society.

(1) easy (lines 84-86)

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(1) improving (lines 86-87)

(1) exclusive (line 90)


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73. What is the tone in the statement, ‘It really is hard work pretending to be clever …’ (lines 97-98)?

A. mocking

B. emphatic

C. apathetic

D. empathetic

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74. What does the phrase ‘swiping and sliding’ (line 107) refer to, and why does the writer think it is ‘antisocial’? (2 marks)

The phrase means __________________________________

________________________________________________ .

It is ‘antisocial’ because _____________________________

________________________________________________ .

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(1) using electronic

devices/gadgets

(1) it is done privately/in

silence during a social gathering

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75. According to the information in paragraph 14, what is the general view in the East towards anime and online

gaming? Answer by using ONE word to complete each of the blanks below. (2 marks)

a) They are ______________________________________ .

b) They are ______________________________________ .

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(1) frivolities/frivolous (line 114)

(1) distractions/distracting (line 114)

: in any order

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76. What is the main idea of paragraph 14?

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

It is to show that in contrast to Western views,

geeky habits or being geeky still carry/carries a

negative connotation in the East.

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77. Hobbyists labelled as ‘toxic’ …

A. are Gundam fans in Japan.

B. are able to thrive in modern societies.

C. are considered a fringe group globally.

D. are being exposed in mainstream cultures in the West.

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78. What is the writer’s attitude towards being ‘toxic’ as shown in the concluding remark in paragraph 15?

A. ambitious

B. condemning

C. unimpressed

D. open-minded

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79. The writer’s conclusion in paragraph 16 is …

A. based on Gates’ and Jobs’ advice for achieving success in life in general.

B. that geeks in our society need to turn the tables through risk-taking.

C. that risk-taking and a geeky existence are not mutually exclusive.

D. a treatise on how ‘toxic’ pursuits stand in the way of success.

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80. Decide if the following behaviour/traits are tell-tale signs of true geeks or pretenders according to the writer. Blacken ONE circle next to each statement. For information that applies to neither, blacken the circle under ‘Neither’. (5 marks)


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NEITHERTRUE

GEEKS

i) donning thick-rimmed glasses over perfect vision

ii) feigning interest in films

iii) manifesting an obsessive fascination with knowledge

PRETENDERS

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(lines 68-70)

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NEITHERTRUE

GEEKS

iv) putting in a lot of effort to engage with trendy gadgets

v) possessing deep, specialised and often obscure IT knowledge

PRETENDERS

(lines 51-52)

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(lines 100-101)

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81. Which of the following best describes the sequence of society’s changing attitude towards geeks and nerds?

A. alienation → distrust → apathy → approval

B. non-acceptance → toleration → acceptance → alienation

C. general distaste → mild disapproval → growing acceptance → exaltation

D. intense adherence → open acceptance → general endorsement → great awe

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82. Give ONE piece of evidence mentioned in the text that supports the optimistic view of a future for tech geeks.

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Their image has improved thanks to celebrity

geeks. (line 45) / They are needed in the job

market. (lines 51-52) / More people are acting like

geeks. (lines 91-94)

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For question 1, write about 180-200 words.

1. You are Jane Wong. One day after school, you find a letter in your schoolbag from one of your classmates, Harry.

Answer Part A and ONE question from Part B.

Part A

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You like Harry – he is a friendly, interesting and well-mannered classmate. However, you do not know Harry very well and you are too busy with your studies to go out for dinner. You are not sure what Harry would like to tell you on Valentine’s Day. Write a reply to Harry and turn down the invitation. Explain how busy you are, and try to find out what Harry wants to tell you.

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Part B

For questions 2-9, choose ONE question and write about 350-400 words in the space provided on Pages 7-9. Mark whichquestion you are going to attempt using the question numberbox on Page 7.

2. Learning English through Sports Communication

The editor of the school magazine knows that you have just taken up a new sport as a hobby. As many of the students at your school like sport, she would like you to write an article about your new hobby.

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In your article, you need to describe

• the sport you have taken up.

• the benefits of the sport.

• the dangers of the sport.

You may also include any other interesting information you think is appropriate.


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3. Learning English through Drama

Your school drama club would like to perform a short play in assembly about bullying. You have been asked to write a script on the subject.

Your script should be

• one act.

• set in school.

• a story with 2-3 students and a teacher.

Write your script.

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4. Learning English through Poems and Songs

Your cousin works for an advertising company. He has been working on a rhyme to go with an advertisement for an energy drink called Dr Zest (an energy health drink for busy people). He has asked for your opinion.

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Write a reply to your cousin telling him what you think about his rhyme, and whether it successfully promotes the energy health drink Dr Zest. Comment on things you like about his rhyme and what could be improved to make it more effective. Address your reply to ‘Peter’ and sign it ‘Chris.’

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5. Learning English through Debating

You attended a debating competition with the motion, ‘Keeping animals in zoos is wrong’. You enjoyed the debate very much. Write an email to your cousin in Australia telling her about the competition, which side won, and whether you were for or against the motion, and why.

Address your letter to ‘Ada’ and sign it ‘Pat.’ Do not write any email addresses.

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6. Learning English through Short Stories

You have been asked to write a review of an English short story that you liked for the school magazine. In your review, you must describe what the story was about, why you liked the story so much and who else might enjoy reading this story.

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7. Learning English through Popular Culture

You have won a competition. The prize is to direct a one-minute TV commercial promoting tourism in Hong Kong, and you get to pick one local actor, actress or singer to star in the commercial. Write a letter to your favourite actor/actress or singer. Invite him/her to star in this one-minute commercial. Briefly describe the storyline of the commercial, the purpose of the commercial and why you would like the actor/actress or singer to appear in it.

You may use the names of real actors/actresses/singers in your letter. Sign your letter ‘Chris Wong.’


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8. Learning English through Workplace Communication

You visited an exhibition yesterday that gave lots of information about future careers. You found the exhibitionvery useful, and you learned about the different requirements for many different kinds of jobs, as well as information about training courses.

Write a letter to your careers teacher, telling her about your visit. The exhibition runs for a week and you think other students would find it useful. Suggest a school trip is organised for senior students to attend the exhibition. Address your letter to ‘Ms Tse’ and sign it ‘Chris Wong.’


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9. Learning English through Social Issues

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is planning to use the unused land next to where you live as the venue for the annual music festival. The department has invited local residents to write to them to express their views on the proposal.

Write a letter to the Department giving your opinion and explaining the benefits and/or problems of holding the music festival on the unused land.

Sign your letter ‘Chris Wong’. Do not write an address.

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