MOCK TEST 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 Question-Answer …€¦ · PAPER 2 HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION MOCK TEST 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 Question-Answer

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Written by Joanne da Silva (6.1/2018-19)

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MT 37-DSE

ENG LANG

PAPER 2

HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

MOCK TEST 37

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2

Question-Answer Book

(2 hours for both Parts A and B)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. Candidates

should attempt Part A and ONE question from Part B.

2. After the announcement of the start of the examination, you

should first write your Candidate Number in the space

provided on Page 1.

3. For Part B, you should put an ‘X’ in the corresponding

question number box on Page 8 to indicate the question you

are going to attempt.

4. Write your answers in the space provided in this Question-

Answer Book. Answers written in the margins will not be

marked.

5. Do not use your real name in answering any of the questions.

If names are provided in the question, you must use those

names. If no name is provided and you still wish to use a

name to identify yourself, then use ‘Chris Wong’. If you need

to use names for other characters in the composition not

specified by the question, you may use names such as Mary,

Peter, Mr Smith, Ms Young, etc. You may lose marks if you

do not follow these instructions.

6. Rough work should be done on the rough-work sheets which

will be collected separately. These will not be marked.

7. Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request.

Write your Candidate Number and mark the question number

box on each sheet.

8. No extra time will be given to candidates for filling in the

question number boxes after the ‘Time is up’ announcement.

Please stick the barcode label here.

Candidate Number



PART A

For question 1, write about 200 words in the space provided on pages 3–5.

1. You have read the following advertisement in the local newspaper.

Write an essay in response to the advertisement.

Free

One beautiful, valuable antique watch.

Elderly owner wishes for this much-

loved item to go to a new home. The

watch has been in the owner’s family

for generations, but there is no one left

to pass it on to. Would rather give the

watch to someone who will cherish it

than sell it for money.

Interested parties should write an essay

explaining why they believe they

should be the new owner.



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PART B

For questions 2–9, choose ONE question and write about 400 words in the space provided on pages 8–12.

Indicate which question you are going to attempt in the question number box on page 8.

2. Learning English through Sports Communication

You are a regular contributor to the school magazine. The editor has asked you to interview a local

sports celebrity for the next edition, which will be published before the Swimming Gala. You have

decided to approach a popular local swimmer who represented Hong Kong at the Olympics.

Write a letter to this sports celebrity asking if you could arrange an interview and explaining why

this article would be beneficial to students at your school.

3. Learning English through Workplace Communication

You work for a telecommunications company. Your boss has asked you to write a report about the

pros and cons of an open-plan office.

Write your report giving reasons for and against implementing this layout plan in the office.

4. Learning English through Social Issues

The government is planning to organize a publicity campaign that features a series of print

advertisements and television commercials to better educate the public on three environmental

issues. It is inviting the public to make suggestions on what issues to be highlighted.

Write a letter offering your three suggestions and explaining why these issues should be highlighted.

5. Learning English through Debating

Your principal has announced that the school will be introducing a brand new uniform in the coming

academic year. As a student leader, you have been approached by a number of your schoolmates

who are unhappy with this decision.

Write an email to your principal arguing against this decision and giving reasons why the school

should reconsider changing the uniform.



6. Learning English through Popular Culture

You were visiting your grandparents at the weekend and had a long conversation with them about

their teenage years.

Write an essay discussing three ways in which your grandparents’ teenage life was different from

yours today.

7. Learning English through Drama

You recently watched a play with an all-male cast despite there being a number of female roles in the

story. As you were leaving, a group of women were protesting outside the theatre, saying it was

unacceptable that no female actors were cast.

Write a diary entry about this experience and whether you agree with those women.

8. Learning English through Poems and Songs

You have recently joined an online interest group for music lovers. Not only has this introduced you

to music from different countries and cultures, it has also given you the opportunity to learn more

about music and chat with other members.

Write a blog post about the online group and why you are pleased you joined.

9. Learning English through Short Stories

As chairperson of the school Book Club, you want to encourage fellow students to read more. You

would like to propose that the school library create a website where students can borrow e-books for

free. They will be able to download e-books onto their devices or read them on the website.

Write a proposal to the principal making this suggestion. Give reasons why students would be

attracted to this scheme and explain how it would benefit them and the school.

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MOCK TEST 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 Question-Answer …€¦ · PAPER 2 HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION MOCK TEST 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 Question-Answer