Hong Kong Attainment Test

(Pre-Secondary 1)

English

Assessment Scope Marks TimeListening 32 15 minutesReading 38

35 minutesWriting 30

Total 100 50 minutes

Mock Paper 1

Instructions:

1. There are eight pages in this question booklet.

2. The test has Sections A to C.

3. Use a blue or black pen in this test.

4. On the cover of the answer booklet, write your Name, Class and Class Number.

5. Write all your answers in the spaces provided in the answer booklet.

6. For multiple choice questions, choose only ONE answer for each question. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the boxes in the answer booklet. Two or more answers will score NO MARKS.

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Section A Listening (32 marks)

There are three parts in this section. In Part 1, you will hear an introduction. In Part 2 and Part 3, you will hear a conversation. Write all your answers in the spaces provided in the answer booklet. For each part, you will have 30 seconds to study the questions in the answer booklet. The CD will be played only ONCE.

Section B Reading

Part 1 (12 marks)Ben is reading a leaflet. Read it carefully, choose the best answers for Questions 17–21 and complete Question 22.

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Enjoy Hong KongAre you interested in visiting Hong Kong? Over the past 10 years, the annual event Enjoy Hong Kong has attracted more than 2 million local and overseas visitors. This year, we are introducing the amazing arts and cultures of Hong Kong to our visitors.Visit our website (http://enjoyhk.com) for more details.Date: 15th – 31st August 20XXTime: 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAdmission Fee: $30 per person (free for students and seniors aged 65 or above)

Cantonese Opera (Zone A)

Cantonese Opera is a traditional art form that combines music, acrobatics and lots more. It was popular in Hong Kong years ago. There were theatres everywhere. However, with the rise of the film industry, it is not as popular as before. Come and learn about it!

Four Treasures of the Study (Zone C)

Four Treasures of the Study refers to the brush, paper, ink and ink stone used in Chinese calligraphy. Local calligraphers will give demonstrations at the event. Buy your unique artwork here!

Light Up Your Day (Zone E)

Thousands of neon signs light up the night in Hong Kong. Hongkongers, and people from all over the world, line up to create their own neon signs. Experienced neon sign makers will teach you how to make a tiny one with your own designs. There are just 40 seats each session.

Go Back in Time (Zone F)

Are you a fan of retro style? The whole area is designed like 1980s Hong Kong. Enjoy traditional street food and drink here. Wear your 1980s outfit and get a special gift!

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17. Enjoy Hong Kong .

A. is free for everyone

B. is held for foreigners only

C. attracts over 2 million visitors every year

D. has been a successful event

18. According to Cantonese Opera, why is Cantonese opera less popular now?

A. Films became more popular.

B. It is a traditional art.

C. It is boring.

D. There are no theatres now.

19. Which of the following is TRUE about Light Up Your Day?

A. Only tourists can join the workshops.

B. Participants can make big neon signs.

C. There is no quota for the workshops.

D. There will be professional neon sign makers.

20. Ben wants to know more about Chinese calligraphy. Which zone should he visit?

A. Zone A

B. Zone C

C. Zone E

D. Zone F

21. What is the theme of the leaflet?

A. Arts and History

B. Arts and Cultures

C. Food and Travel

D. Food and Cultures

22. Ben is writing a message to his friend, Jane. Read the leaflet on p.2 and help Ben complete the sentences. Use only ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.

Let’s go to Enjoy Hong Kong during the summer holiday. There is an area designed like 1980s Hong Kong. We can (i) traditional snacks. I want to get a gift too. Let's wear 1980s (ii) together!

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Section A Listening (32 marks)

Part 1 (10 marks @2 marks)

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the below.

Ben is listening to an introduction to a local tour to Sheung Wan. Listen carefully and choose the best answers for Questions 1–5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about the tour?

A. It is a walking tour.

B. It is held every Sunday.

C. It is a full-day tour.

D. It is a free tour.

2. Western Market was a before.

A. shopping mall

B. wet market

C. restaurant

D. street market

3. You can buy artwork like at the Cat Street Market.

4. The tour will visit the following places. Put these places in the correct order.

(1) Man Wah Lane (2) Cat Street Market

(3) Man Mo Temple (4) Western Market

A. 2 3 1 4

B. 2 1 3 4

C. 4 2 3 1

D. 4 2 1 3

5. Jasmine thinks the tour is different from other tours because participants will .

A. make their own name chops

B. visit the Man Mo Temple

C. have tea in a coffee shop

D. get a name chop at a cheaper price

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29. Ben went to the theme park because .A. he had free ticketsB. the theme park was very famousC. his aunt returned to Hong KongD. he had never been there before

30. How did Aunt Sally and Ben feel when they arrived at the theme park?A. boredB. surprisedC. scaredD. happy

31. Ben saw the childlike side of Aunt Sally because she .A. looked calm B. went on the ridesC. won many toysD. laughed and screamed loudly

32. Which of the following is TRUE about Aunt Sally and Ben’s experience at the theme park?A. They enjoyed the rides very much.B. They had lunch at a restaurant.C. They did not take photos with the costumed characters.D. They spent so much time waiting for the rides.

33. Which photo does Ben like best?

34. Which of the following did Ben enjoy most?A. taking photosB. going on ridesC. playing stall gamesD. eating burgers

35. Read Ben’s blog entry on p.6. Arrange the pictures in the correct order. Write A, B, C or D in the boxes in the answer booklet.

A. B. C. D.

A. B. C. D.

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Section C Writing (30 marks)

36. You are Ben. You were going out with your parrot Gigi today after school. Based on the pictures below, write a diary entry about what happened. Write at least 80 words.

You may use the words under the pictures to help you.

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bench / bird leash / newspaper

(c)

sneeze / scared

(b)

arm / seed / feed

(d)

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English Mock PapersEnglish Mock PapersSkill Booster

• Outlines the question format in the exam

• Explains the exam skills with examples and trial questions

• Demonstrates writing steps systematically via a QR code

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Section A – Listening Section A – Listening

A.Questionformatandmarkallocation

There are two major question types in HKAT (Pre-S1) Section A: Listening.

1. Multiple-choice: Choose the best answer from four options (A, B, C or D).

2. Form-filling: Fill in the blanks of a survey form, order form, etc.

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

No. of questions 5 5 6

Question format Multiple-choice Multiple-choice Form-filling

Marks (2 marks for each question) 10 10 12

B.Essentialexamskills

Back to basics• The Listening section accounts for 32% of the HKAT (Pre-S1).

• You have 15 minutes for the Listening section.

• You can only listen to the audio recording ONCE. The time allocation is as follows:

✔ Jot down keywords for each question while you listen.

✔ Use short forms, numbers and symbols only.

✔ Be aware that the questions may not be in the same order as in the audio recording, especially in form-filling.

✔ Double check your answer.

✔ Make a guess if you have no idea about the answer.

✔ Never leave a question unanswered.

Below you will see how you can apply the listening skills in the actual exam.

AAAnalysing the information(2013,2015－2020) When you need to analyse if an option is CORRECT, TRUE or NOT true,

you should:

• listen very carefully. You may need to get your answers from different parts of the audio recording.

• check the options one by one. Do NOT just pay attention to the keywords. Understand what each option is about.

• be careful with the options that have exactly the same keywords as in the audio script. They may be there to mislead you.

✔ Read all the questions in that part.

✔ Circle the keywords.

✔ Predict what you are going to hear.

for each listening part pause

around 5 minutes30 seconds 10 seconds(after each question

in Parts 1 and 2)

before eachlistening part

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English Mock PapersEnglish Mock PapersVocabulary Booster

• Arranged in themes• Includes high frequency

vocabulary from HKAT (Pre-S1)

• Marked with syllable breaks• Example sentences given• Short exercises followed• Offers two revisions

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Vocabulary Booster 1

1. Learning and studyingVocabulary Reference

1. back.fire (v.): to have the opposite effect from the one you expected

e.g. Exercising is good for your health but exercising for long hours might backfire .

Reading 2p. 4

2. cul.ture (n.): the way of life of a certain group of people at a certain time

e.g. My cousin is studying in London. She told me a lot about the culture of this place.

Listening 4 part 2 audio

3. ex.cell.ent (adj.): very good

e.g. Polly did an excellent job in her piano performance.

Listening 3part 1audio

4. fare.well (n.): saying goodbye to someone

e.g. Mr Chan is leaving us. Let’s buy a cake for his farewell party.

Listening 6part 3 audio

5. in.spire (v.): to encourage, or to make you feel you want to do something

e.g. This book inspires Tom to start his little invention.

Listening 5 part 1 audio

6. terr.i.ble (adj.): extremely bad or of low quality

e.g. The new restaurant serves terrible fried rice.

Listening 4 part 1 audio

7. lea.der.ship (n.): the position of being the leader

e.g. The games are designed to train our leadership skills.Reading 7

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8. viv.id (adj.): producing very clear images in the mind

e.g. James gave a vivid description of the theft yesterday.Reading 2

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2. Work and entertainment

Fill in the blanks with the words you have just learned.

1. Aunt Norah complained about a snack bar because the service

there was .

2. Revision helps our exam. However, staying up late to study may

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3. Miss Wong is going to teach in another school. We’ll have a

party for her.

4. We went for a study tour to London and learned a lot about the

of this city.

5. Mr Lee praised Ben for his writing homework.

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Vocabulary Reference

1. a.ttrac.tion (n.): an interesting or lively place to visit

e.g. There are many tourist attractions in Korea.

Listening 2part 1audio

2. au.then.tic (adj.): real and true

e.g. Ben visited a museum in France to see an authentic painting of Leonardo Da Vinci.

Reading 2p.2

3. dis.miss (v.): to allow someone to leave

e.g. Every day, the class dismisses at 3:30 p.m.

Listening 2part 1audio

4. dis.tract (v.): to make someone stop paying attention to something

e.g. The sound of the TV distracts me when I do my homework.

Reading 1p. 4

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inspire 啟發

interrupt 打斷他人的說話或在辦的事情

investigate 調查

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hay 乾草

hilarious 引人發笑的

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grunt 發出呼嚕聲

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accept 接受

allergy 過敏反應

anti-theft 防盜的

apology 道歉

application 申請

artificial 人工製造的

attraction 景點

authentic 真正的

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backfire 產生反效果

blame 歸咎

burglar 入室竊賊

B

childlike 孩子般的

communication 溝通

cooperate 合作

creative 有創意的

culture 文化

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embarrassed 尷尬的

encourage 鼓勵

entrance 入口

environmentally

friendly對環境無害的

excellent 優秀的

experienced 經驗豐富的

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discount 折扣

discover 發現

dismiss 解散

distract 使分心

D

farewell 告別

fault 過錯

feast 盛宴

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English Mock PapersEnglish Mock PapersThe Complete Analysis of HKAT

• Includes the summary of exam format, text types and skills assessed

• Presents the data visually• Analyses the recent trends

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Trend analysis of HKAT (Pre-S1) Listening sectionTrend analysis of HKAT (Pre-S1) Listening section

Text types in Listening section from 2014 to 2020

Topics in Listening section from 2014 to 2020

‘Leisure’ is the most popular topic in Listening section and ‘Jobs’ is the second most popular.

‘Celebrations’ is also a common topic.

‘School’ and ‘Shopping’ are other popular topics.

Other topics include talking about a burglary.

All topics are about daily happenings.

‘Conversation’ is the most popular text type in Listening section while ‘talk’ is the second most popular.

Apart from face-to-face conversations, there were also phone conversations.

‘Interview’ appeared in the form of radio interview.

‘Report’ appeared in the form of radio report.

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Shopping9.5%

Complaints4.8%

Others4.8%Weather

4.8%

Volunteer work9.5%

School9.5%

Leisure23.8%

Jobs19.0%

Celebrations14.3%

Interview5%

Introduction9%

School announcements5%

Talk14%

Report5%

Conversation62%