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Secondary 3
Belilios Public School
Half-yearly Examination, 2015-2016
English Language Paper 1
(Reading Comprehension & Language Usage)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Time allowed
Maximum marks : 100
READING PASSAGES
1 Refer to the General instructions on the Question-Answer Book.
: 1 hour 15 minutes
(50% of the total subject mark)
Do not turn over this page until you are told to do so.
The passage mentions that Mr. Pun is capable of the following EXCEPT:
poetry writing
Chinese literature
Chinese painting
Chinese fortune telling
i. According to Mr. Pun, writing styles have nothing to do with the
recipient and the purpose of writing.
ii. Currently, Mr. Pun is the only professional letter writer in Hong Kong.
iii. The gods are happy with Mr. Pun's efforts and added years to his life.
10. Decide if the following sentences are true (T), false (F) or the information is not given (NG).
Put a tick (✓) in the correct box for each sentence.
iv. Mr. Pun filters requests from his customers.
12. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "lucrative" (line 42)?
A. worthwhile
B. unsatisfying
11. Give TWO pieces of evidence to support Mr. Pun's comment on himself as "superstitious". (2 marks)
13. Name the TWO types of letters Mr. Pun refuses to write. Give reasons for each of them.
Types of letters
Letter of complaint
B. unconcerned
C. unconscious
unscrupulous
- He personally finds it
14. "Oblivious" (line 57) can be substituted by the following words EXCEPT:
- It might lead to
- He thinks it will bring him bad luck.
15. What is the writer's main purpose of writing the article?
to entertain
16. Which of the following is the best alternative title for the passage?
Uncommon jobs in modern cities
The city's dying breed - the story of a professional letter writer
Dwindling number of professional letter writers: Diagnosis
A lesson to teach: Show respect for all jobs
Read Text 2 and answer questions 17-22.
17. What is the problem with traditional 3-D technology?
The film is only available in red or blue.
There are two different images projected.
The image quality may not be good.
The glasses are uncomfortable.
18. In traditional 3-D technology, what colour can pass through the blue lens of 3-D glasses?
20. Find words in paragraph 5 which can be replaced by the following:
(b) one after the other
(c) ordinary
21. What does "patron" (line 42) refer to?
19. In paragraph 4, which TWO examples are used to show that the films are very realistic? (2 marks)
i. RealD film tickets are more expensive than traditional 3-D tickets.
ii. Films look sharper with RealD system because there are thousands
of tiny holes in the screen.
iii. People of all ages can wear the new RealD glasses.
iv. Kowloon cinema now has a VIP theatre with soft, comfortable
leather chairs.
END OF PART A
22. Decide if the following sentences are true (T), false (F) or the information is not given (NG).
Put a tick (✓) in the correct box for each sentence.
Part B - Language Usage
Janet Lee posted her story of success on her blog. Please fill in each blank using conditionals. (20 marks)
Submitted on Wednesday 5th May 13.36
My Story of Success
I am a very lucky girl. My parents love me very much. When I was young, I was boyish and naughty. I
hoped that I was a boy. I always thought, "If I (1)
(be) a boy, my parents
boxing skills, I (4)
(will not bully) by higher form students if I (6)
(will let) me learn boxing. If I (3)
(can protect) myself. I (5)
My parents were very worried. They talked me into learning dancing. They bought me a stylish black dance
dress. If I (7)
(not get) the dress, I (8)
(will not try) it on.
As soon as I put on the dress, I wanted to dance. People praised my dancing skills. If they
(not praise) me, I (10)
Then my dream changed. I thought, "If I (11)
(dance) well, I
(can perform) publicly." So I practised for at least one hour every day. If I
(practise) hard, I (14)
(will not win) so many
competitions. Then here I am, dancing heartily every day.
So I have to thank my parents. Thank you, Mum and Dad. If you (15)
my talent to light, I (16)
(may not gain) all these.
Here is my advice to my fans: You (17)
for it! If you (19)
(know) some basic
(become) strong."
(be) as successful as I am!
(will not notice) my talent.
(shine) one day if you
(have) a dream. There is always an area for you to glow. You just need to look
(work) hard to achieve your goal, you
(not bring)
Please complete the news report using the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
(die) of cancer has surprised her doctors by (2)
impressive progress after coming to Hong Kong to interview her favourite author.
Examinations on Shawna Huang, 14, who travelled from the United States (3)
Louis Cha last month showed her cancer (4)
now say she can expect (5)
prognosis (6)
(give) her.
While in Hong Kong, Shawna (10)
restored her energy levels and appetite.
Her family was surprised when they were told last week that a scan showed the tumour in her bowel
(shrink) from a lump to (8)
(be) almost untraceable.
"In a month, we (11)
"It was an aggressive tumour. Before we went to Hong Kong, the doctor said there was little hope that
Shawna could (9)
(almost disappear). Her doctors
(live) 'much longer than the five months an earlier
"We have decided Shawna should continue taking the Chinese medicine," her mother went on to say.
(prescribe) a Chinese medicine which
(determine) whether she should have an operation."
(have) another medical checkup
"Shawna's wish (13)
(meet) Cha, the author of 15 martial arts best sellers, came true
with the help of the United States-based Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Hong Kong Wishing-Well
Fill in the blanks using the appropriate vocabulary from the vocabulary list of Gateway Units 2, 5, and 6.
You may need to change the word form.
Recently, the US government required all restaurants in New York City to display warnings on dishes with
high salt content. The reason behind is to warn people about their excessive salt intake. As recommended by
most health organizations, the maximum amount of salt intake for an adult is 6 grams per day. If you
too much salt, your body is prone to health issues, such as high blood pressure and
heart diseases. In 2014, heart diseases took the lives of 6361 people. It shows that heart diseases are one of
health conditions in Hong Kong.
So what should we do in order to have a healthy body? One way is to keep an eye on what you eat every
day. Some people would only drink juice or eat vegetables to avoid gaining weight. In the eyes of these
people, being slim is often (3)
with beauty - this is completely wrong. If they go on
extreme diet plans, they may eventually (4)
from Anorexia - an eating disorder with which
patients lose a lot of weight and eat extremely little. In order to be healthy, eat healthy food regularly and
include a great variety of food in our diet.
In addition, we should exercise more; for example, try jogging. However, one thing we should consider
when jogging is (5)
- we should choose places with fresh air and good ventilation, like
parks. Bottom line: never give up exercising. Self-motivation is the key to good health. Try to give yourself
things that you will be able to achieve after exercising, such as glowing skin
and good physique.
The experience of working out at first may be (7)
to you - you may experience fatigue and
muscle pain. However, you will get a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction out of exercising (8)
that you keep on doing it.
There is ONE mistake in every numbered line. Correct the mistakes according to the following instructions.
Use ONE word only for each correction. The first one has been done for you as an example.
If there is a wrong word, underline it and write the
correct word above it.
If there is an extra word, cross it out.
If there is a missing word, put a A
between two words and write the correct word.
Instructions
The cat is sleeping on some floor.
The cat is Ke sleeping on the floor.
The cat sleeping on the floor.
A 23m tall coral tree in Stanley Main Market collapsed on Wednesday, killed a
19-year-old woman. The tragedy have caused fear among local residents. Several
calls have made to a local conservation group immediately after the accident,
therefore they were thought to be unsafe.
proposing the remove of all old trees in the neighbourhood. Some even suggested
cutting down all old trees near to residential buildings throughout Hong Kong,
While I have the deepest sympathy of the family of the victim and I completely
agree that we must take the Stanley tragedy serious, I don't think cutting down
old trees across the city are the best way to prevent similar accidents from
happening again. I need not talk at length about important trees are to the
environment. Everyone know this. What's more, previous checks on old and
value trees in Hong Kong have shown that most of them are not dangerous.
However, to prevent more trees from falling and causing serious injury, it is
important that more thorough checks are carried out immediately by people from
who have the expert in looking after old and valuable trees.
In addition, effective measures must be taken to treat disease trees so that they
pose no future danger people.
END OF PART B
END OF PAPER
Secondary 3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Belilios Public School
Half-yearly Examination, 2015-2016
English Language Paper 1
Reading Comprehension & Language usage
examination.
There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. All students should attempt both parts.
Write your name, class, and class number in the spaces provided on this cover page.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question-Answer Book. Answers written in the margin will not
Time allowed:
Maximum mark: 100
For Part A, refer to the Reading Passages Booklet for Part A. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the
Question-Answer Book. For multiple choice questions, you are advised to blacken the appropriate circle with a
pencil so that wrong marks can be completely erased with a clean rubber. Mark only ONE answer to each question.
Two or more answers will score NO MARKS.
For Part B, study the instructions for each part carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided as
instructed.
MARKING SCHEME
6. The Question-Answer Book and Reading Passage Booklet will be collected separately at the end of the
(50% of the total subject mark)
1 hour 15 minutes
Total marks
Maximum Marks Marks Scored
Do not turn over this page until you are told to do so.
Part A - Reading Comprehension
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-16.
1. Fill in the table with information about Mr. Pun Tse-ching.
Mr. Pun Tse-ching
Nickname: (a) Uncle Pun
Age: (b) 73
primary school
Occupation: (d) Professional Chinese letter writer
Educational background (schooling): (c) drop out of primary school/ unable to finish
Venue of "office": (e) Kwun Tong
Job description/ duties:
(f) write formal letters for customers in Chinese characters
(g) read letters to the customers
Price of each task completed: (h) around HK$200
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-16 on the Question-Answer Book.
When words are not enough:
The dying art of professional letter writing
Tuesday, 30 April, 2013
1 Professional letter writers were once a common sight on Hong Kong's streets, but today
only a few survive. In the latest episode of our Uniquely Hong Kong series, we talk to Pun
Tse-ching about the dying art.
2 Pun Tse-ching, 73, performs a role which is dying out in Hong Kong. He is a professional
Chinese letter writer.
3 As is that case with so many other industries, the rise of modern technology, coupled with
higher rates of literacy, have led to a sharp fall in the number of letter writers.
4 Once they performed a vital role in Chinese society. During the 1950s, for example, they
were needed because Hong Kong only had a literacy rate of about 60 per cent.
5 A professional letter writer or "se seun lou" () writes formal letters for customers in
Chinese characters. These can include business letters or correspondence to family and friends
abroad. Usually well-educated and highly literate, they were skilled in writing and performed the
role of professional secretary. As well as writing letters, they also had to read letters to their
6 Their numbers have been dwindling since the 1970s following the introduction of
compulsory education. The dawn of computers, e-mails, and text-messaging have also taken over
the role. In the past, letter-writers could earn as much as high-level business executives.
Nowadays they generally earn little and work can be hard to find.
7 Known as "Uncle Pun", Pun Tse-ching can usually be found sitting on a street corner in
Kwun Tong. People requiring his services may approach him in person or call his mobile phone.
8 He was unable to finish primary school because he was bullied over his family's loyalties
during the Chinese Civil War (1927-1949). Pun says this did not discourage him. He read widely,
attended night school and studied literature.
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the decreasing number of professional
letter writers?
A. the introduction of compulsory education
B. the emergence of new technology
C. the growing literacy rate
D. the surging price of professional letter writing service
Find a word from paragraphs 5-6 which could be replaced by "decreasing".
4. The author says "The dawn of computers, e-mails, and text-messaging have also taken over the role"
(line 16-17). By "dawn", it means...
the beginning or the start of something new
Which of the following adjectives best describes the attitude of the university student towards
Mr. Pun calling himself "philosopher"?
disappointed
Who wins the competition about interpreting Chinese characters? Quote a sentence in the article
to support your answer.
No one has won or lost the competition/ No winner/ It was a draw
According to Mr. Pun, what is "philosophy"?
experience/ interaction with the world
8. Which of the following parties is NOT mentioned as being Mr. Pun's customers?
A. government officials
B. university graduates
senior citizens
his neighbours
The passage mentions that Mr. Pun is capable of the following EXCEPT:
poetry writing
Chinese literature
Chinese painting
Chinese fortune telling
10. Decide if the following sentences are true (T), false (F) or the information is not given (NG).
Put a tick (✓) in the correct box for each sentence.
According to Mr. Pun, writing styles have nothing to do with the
recipient and the purpose of writing.
Currently, Mr. Pun is the only professional letter writer in Hong
The gods are happy with Mr. Pun's efforts and added years to his
Mr. Pun filters requests from his customers.
12. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “lucrative” (line 42)?
A. satisfactory
B. unsatisfying
C. profitable
11. Give TWO pieces of evidence to support Mr. Pun's comment on himself as "superstitious".
He thinks that if he offers help to underprivileged neighbours, he will be
blessed and may have a longer life/ He does not write letters of complaint
because he belives that will bring bad luck/ He began working in “hum yu” -
the academic study of feng shui and fortune telling.(Any 2,one mark each)
13. Name the TWO types of letters Mr. Pun refuses to write. Give reasons for each of them. (4 marks)
Types of letters
Love letter (1)
Letter of complaint
B. unconcerned
C. unconscious
unscrupulous
- He personally finds it useless/ meaningless/ worthless (any
acceptable answer) (1)
because a man should get to know a woman and have a
proper relationship with her instead (1)
14. "Oblivious" (line 57) can be substituted by the following words EXCEPT:
It might lead to someone losing his or her job/ someone
being fired/ dismissal of someone (1)
- He thinks it will bring him bad luck.
15. What is the writer's main purpose of writing the article?
to entertain
16. Which of the following is the best alternative title for the passage?
Uncommon jobs in modern cities
The city's dying breed - the story of a professional letter writer
Dwindling number of professional letter writers: Diagnosis
A lesson to teach: Show respect for all jobs
Read Text 2 and answer questions 17-22
17. What is the problem with traditional 3-D technology?
The film is only available in red or blue.
There are two different images projected.
The image quality may not be good.
The glasses are uncomfortable.
18. In traditional 3-D technology, what colour can pass through the blue lens of 3-D glasses?
(b) one after the other alternately
19. In paragraph 4, which TWO examples are used to show that the films are very realistic? (2 marks)
swimming right next to sharks; flying with eagles (1 mark each)
20. Find words in paragraph 5 which can be replaced by the following:
state-of-the-art
(c) ordinary
i. RealD film tickets are more expensive than traditional 3-D tickets.
ii. Films look sharper with RealD system because there are thousands
of tiny holes in the screen.
iii. People of all ages can wear the new RealD glasses.
iv. Kowloon cinema now has a VIP theatre with soft, comfortable
leather chairs.
END OF PART A
21. What does "patron" (line 42) refer to?
22. Decide if the following sentences are true (T), false (F) or the information is not given (NG).
Put a tick (✓) in the correct box for each sentence.
Part B - Language Usage
Janet Lee posted her story of success on her blog. Please fill in each blank using conditionals. (20 marks)
Submitted on Wednesday 5th May 13.36
My Story of Success
I am a very lucky girl. My parents love me very much. When I was young, I was boyish and naughty. I hoped
that I was a boy. I always thought, "If I (1)
(be) a boy, my parents
boxing skills, I (4)
(will not bully) by higher form students if I (6)
it! If you (19)
My parents were very worried. They talked me into learning dancing. They bought me a stylish black dance
dress. If I (7) had not got (not get) the dress, I (8) would not have tried (will not try) it on.
As soon as I put on the dress, I wanted to dance. People praised my dancing skills. If they
(9) had not praised (not praise) me, I (10) would not have noticed
(will not notice) my talent. Then
(dance) well, I
my dream changed. I thought, “If I (11)
could perform (can perform) publicly." So I practised for at least one hour every day. If I
had not practised (practise) hard, I (14) would not have won
competitions. Then here I am, dancing heartily every day.
(will not win) so many
So I have to thank my parents. Thank you, Mum and Dad. If you (15)
my talent to light, I (16)
Here is my advice to my fans: You (17)
(will let) me learn boxing. If I (3)
could protect
(can protect) myself. I (5)
(know) some basic
would not be bullied
(become) strong."
might not have gained (may not gain) all these.
(be) as successful as I am!
(shine) one day if you
(have) a dream. There must be an area for you to glow. You just need to look for
(work) hard to achieve your goal, you
had not brought
(not bring)
Please complete the news report using the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
dying (die) of cancer has surprised her doctors by (2).
impressive progress after coming to Hong Kong to interview her favourite author.
Examinations on Shawna Huang, 14, who travelled from the United States (3)
Louis Cha last month showed her cancer (4) had almost disappeared
doctors now say she can expect (5) to live
(6) had given
Her family was surprised when they (6)
in her bowel (7). had shrunk
untraceable.
(give) her.
Shawna could (9) be cured
While in Hong Kong, Shawna (10)
restored her energy levels and appetite.
"In a month, we (11)
to determine
"It was an aggressive tumour. Before we went to Hong Kong, the doctor said there was little hope that
(shrink) from a lump to (8) being
'much longer than the five months an earlier prognosis
"We have decided Shawna should continue taking the Chinese medicine," her mother went on to say.
(almost disappear). Her
(determine) whether she should have an operation."
(tell) last week that a scan showed the tumour
(be) almost
was prescribed (prescribe) a Chinese medicine which
will have/ are going to have (have) another medical checkup
"Shawna's wish (13)_ to meet
with the help of the United States-based Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Hong Kong Wishing-Well project.
(meet) Cha, the author of 15 martial arts best sellers, came true
Fill in the blanks using the appropriate vocabulary from the vocabulary list of Gateway Units 2, 5, and 6. You
may need to change the word form.
Recently, the US government required all restaurants in New York City to display warnings on dishes with
high salt content. The reason behind is to warn people about their excessive salt intake. As recommended by
most health organizations, the maximum amount of salt intake for an adult is 6 grams per day. If you
consume too much salt, your body is prone to health issues, such as high blood pressure and heart
diseases. In 2014, heart diseases took the lives of 6361 people. It shows that heart diseases are one of the
deadliest health conditions in Hong Kong.
So what should we do in order to have a healthy body? One way is to keep an eye on what you eat every day.
Some people would only drink juice or eat vegetables to avoid gaining weight. In the eyes of these people,
being slim is often 3. associated
with beauty - this is completely wrong. If they go on extreme diet
from Anorexia – an eating disorder with which patients lose a lot
of weight and eat extremely little. In order to be healthy, eat healthy food regularly and include a great variety
plans, they may eventually 4. suffer
of food in our diet.
In addition, we should exercise more; for example, try jogging. However, one thing we should consider when
jogging is 5. location - we should choose places with fresh air and good ventilation, like parks.
Bottom line: never give up exercising. Self-motivation is the key to good health. Try to give yourself some
incentives things that you will be able to achieve after exercising, such as glowing skin and
good physique.
The experience of working out at first may be 7. unpleasant to you - you may experience fatigue and
muscle pain. However, you will get a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction out of exercising 8.
that you keep on doing it.
There is ONE mistake in every numbered line. Correct the mistakes according to the following instructions.
Use ONE word only for each correction. The first one has been done for you as an example.
If there is a wrong word, underline it and write the
correct word above it.
If there is an extra word, cross it out.
If there is a missing word, put a A
between two words and write the correct word.
Instructions
The cat is sleeping on some floor.
The cat is the sleeping on the floor.
A 23m tall coral tree in Stanley Main Market collapsed on Wednesday, killed a
19-year-old woman. The tragedy have caused fear among local residents. Several
The catis sleeping on the floor.
calls have made to a local conservation group immediately after the accident,
proposing the remove of all old trees in the neighbourhood. Some even suggested
cutting down all old trees near to residential buildings throughout Hong Kong,
because/since/as
therefore they were thought to be unsafe.
for/with/to/towards
While I have the deepest sympathy of the family of the victim and I completely
agree that we must take the Stanley tragedy serious, I don't think cutting down
old trees across the city are the best way to prevent similar accidents from
happening again. I need not talk at length about
important trees are to the
environment. Everyone know this. What's more, previous checks on old and
value trees in Hong Kong have shown that most of them are not dangerous.
However, to prevent more trees from falling and causing serious injury, it is
important that more thorough checks are carried out immediately by people from
who have the expert in looking after old and valuable trees.
In addition, effective measures must be taken to treat disease trees so
that they pose no future danger people.
9 Pun recalls he soon went from reading textbooks to Chinese poetry and classics like I
Ching and Dream of the Red Chamber.
Pun states on his name card that he is a "philosopher" rather than a "letter writer".
11 "A university student once asked me whether I was qualified to have 'philosophy' on my
name card, as I did not have a university degree in philosophy like him," he recalls. "So I invited
him to have a competition interpreting Chinese characters, but he was too shy to show up. The
next day he brought his professor to meet me. We shook hands, and called it a draw," he said.
12 "Philosophy isn't about having a university degree. It is about your experience and your
interaction with the world," he says.
13 Pun said he did not start his career writing letters. He began working in "hum yu" - the
academic study of feng shui and fortune telling.
14 He only started letter writing after people in his neighbourhood asked for his help. "You
might not believe this, but some of my customers are university graduates. They can't even write
a formal letter [in Chinese]," he says.
15 Pun says he has never used a computer. He is not sure which are best - hand-written or
typed letters. He believes hand-written letters are more effective in persuading people.
"Especially, the traditional vertical-style of writing. There's something about that format that just
works," he explains.
16 For a typical letter, Pun charges around HK$200. It is not a lucrative profession. Pun says
it is not about money. "My children make enough to support me, so I don't have to do this. But
I'm a bit superstitious. My neighbourhood is not well-off, so I feel that if I can help some of these
people the gods will look kindly on me and add years to my life. God knows I need it!"
17 Most of his customers are elderly people. He often writes letters for them in regard to
eviction letters, visa applications for China, letters of restitution and similar matters.
18 "Letter writing, especially to government officials, must be concise and precise. Officials
have no time for long letters. You have to know how to help people, to get to know them and their
needs, and also have the skill to write the appropriate response."
19 The only letters he refuses to write are love letters and written complaints. "Love letters
can't woo a woman," Pun says dismissively. "A man has to get to know a woman and have a
proper relationship with her," he advises.
20 "And I never do written complaints. I don't like the thought that I may be responsible for
someone getting fired or bringing me bad luck."
21 Pun says Chinese literature is his real passion. When he is not writing letters, he reads
literature, oblivious to the noisy urban renewal construction projects going on around him.
END OF TEXT 1
Read Text 2 and answer questions 17-22 on the Question-Answer Book.
Stop Refresh
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see the image in 3-D with the help of
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image so each eye sees in either red or blue.
Although the images are in 3-D, they are not
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There are still two images, one for each eye,
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END OF TEXT 2
END OF READING PASSAGES
Secondary 3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Belilios Public School
Half-yearly Examination, 2015-2016
English Language Paper 1
Reading Comprehension & Language usage
There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. All students should attempt both parts.
Write your name, class, and class number in the spaces provided on this cover page.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question-Answer Book. Answers written in the margin will not
examination.
For Part A, refer to the Reading Passages Booklet for Part A. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the
Question-Answer Book. For multiple choice questions, you are advised to blacken the appropriate circle with a
pencil so that wrong marks can be completely erased with a clean rubber. Mark only ONE answer to each
question. Two or more answers will score NO MARKS.
Time allowed:
Maximum mark:
For Part B, study the instructions for each part carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided as
instructed.
6. The Question-Answer Book and Reading Passage Booklet will be collected separately at the end of the
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK
1 hour 15 minutes
(50% of the total subject mark)
Total marks
Maximum Marks Marks Scored
Do not turn over this page until you are told to do so.
Part A - Reading Comprehension
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-16.
1. Fill in the table with information about Mr. Pun Tse-ching.
Mr. Pun Tse-ching
Nickname: (a)
Educational background (schooling): (c)
Occupation: (d)
Venue of "office": (e)
Job description/ duties:
Price of each task completed: (h)
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the decreasing number of professional
letter writers?
A. the introduction of compulsory education
B. the emergence of new technology
C. the growing literacy rate
D. the surging price of professional letter writing service
Find a word from paragraphs 5-6 which could be replaced by "decreasing".
4. The author says "The dawn of computers, e-mails, and text-messaging have also taken over the role"
(line 16-17). By "dawn", it means...
5. Which of the following adjectives best describes the attitude of the university student towards
Mr. Pun calling himself "philosopher"?
A. disappointed
7. According to Mr. Pun, what is "philosophy"?
Which of the following parties is NOT mentioned as being Mr. Pun's customers?
A. government officials
B. university graduates
senior citizens
his neighbours
6. Who wins the competition about interpreting Chinese characters? Quote a sentence in the article
to support your answer.