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INSTRUCTIONS:
Secondary 4
Write all your answers in the Question-Answer Book.
Belilios Public School
Yearly Examination, 2015-2016
English Language Paper 1
Attempt all questions in Part A and Part B. Each question carries ONE mark unless otherwise stated.
READING PASSAGES
DO NOT write any answers in this booklet. It will be collected at the end of the exam but will not be
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Maximum marks: 105
(24% of subject mark)
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Below is an email written by a mother about her daughter's plans to hold a green wedding. Read the choice
of words given and help her complete her email by underlining the best option as shown in the example.
I'm delighted to know that you are planning / compiling/ rearranging a green wedding. It
sounds very lovely, though I'm not sure that holding it (16) outdoor/outdoors / indoor is really
the way to go. People love to have barbecues in an (17) open / opened / opening area, but I
think it's a bit too (18) unconventional / conventional / exceptional to have a wedding outside.
You should think about the (19) concerns / comfort / comforting of your guests. Since the
wedding is in the summer, it could get very (20) cold / dry / hot without the benefit of air
conditioning, not to mention the (21) potential / promising / capable threat of mosquitoes. Just
think (22) once / twice / thrice before you make a final decision.
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Two friends are discussing the article about green weddings. Complete their conversation with
suitable words or expressions from the box below. Use each answer ONCE only. The first one has
been done for you as an example.
hadn't even
C - seem very polite
E - your wedding day
many things to consider
at the banquet
K - just make sure
M- what about
Before I read that article, I
thought of having a green wedding.
Yes. There are (25)
? Like whether to
I guess my parents would kill me if I do
that! But I like the idea of (30)
Absolutely! But (32)
out invitations by email? It doesn't
sud y basarer
B - quite a few dilemmas
D- aren't there
follow traditions and customs
such a waste
J- renting a wedding dress
offend their parents
for the environment.
Me neither. I didn't realise that being
green on (23)
popular, nor that there are so
And a couple might (28)
they don't serve shark fin soup
has become so
Yes, I might rent a tux for that special
occasion! It's just (31)
an outfit that you can only wear once.
No, but it's good (34)
still send out invitation cards,
they are made of
environmentally friendly materials.
END OF PART A
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Part B (43 marks)
Read Text 2 and answer questions 36-47. (23 marks)
36. What is Shirley Wong's main purpose in writing the letter?
A. to entertain
B. to complain
C. to enquire
D. to seek advice
37. What does 'this event' in line 5 refer to?
38. According to paragraph 1, name TWO things Shirley Wong did after she had received the tickets.
39. In paragraph 3, find two other words used to refer to accommodation'. (Do NOT include
'accommodation' as an answer.) An example has been done for you.
40. Find an adjective in paragraph 3 that means 'extremely hungry'.
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41. What did Shirley experience on her trip? Mark each picture with a tick (✔) in the box if it is mentioned
and a cross (*) if it is not.
Golden Dragon Holidays
e.g. He lives on the edge of town.
B. the sharp part of a blade or tool.
e.g. The knife had a sharp edge.
42. Which meaning of 'edge' is closest to the meaning used in line 24?
A. the part farthest away
C. a slight advantage over somebody or something
e.g. The company needs to improve its competitive edge.
D. a sharp tone of voice, often showing anger
e.g. There was a distinct edge to his voice.
Destination Time
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Flight delayed
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43. Look at how the reference words below are used and briefly explain what they refer to in the letter.
Para 3/ line 14
Para 3/ line 20
Para 4/ line 29
Para 4/ line 30
44. Which of the following is the best alternative title for this letter?
A. Overpriced package holiday
B. Unclean and unhealthy accommodation
C. Not enough food on my trip
D. Thoroughly disappointed with Oktoberfest tour
Paragraph Nos.
Paragraph/ Line
Paragraph 1
45. Match the correct subheadings to the paragraphs in the letter. Write the letter in the space provided.
(One of the subheadings is NOT used.)
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
Subheadings
A. Oktoberfest
B. Late departure and hunger
D. Introduction
E. A request to take action
End of questions for Text 2
F. Dreadful accommodation
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Read Text 3 and answer questions 46-53. (20 marks)
46. The Text is ...
A. a blog entry.
B. a review.
C. an article.
D. a letter of complaint.
47. If this text were found in a newspaper, which section would it be in?
A. Lifestyle
B. International news
D. Classifieds
48. Read paragraph 1 of the text again. Complete the summary below by underlining the correct options.
49. Find words in paragraph 3 which could be replaced by the following:
b) delicately
c) particularly
restaurants
Oh Food serves food that is (the same as / different from) other Middle Eastern
in Hong Kong. Instead of stereotypical fare like falafel, the (chef / menu) consists of
dishes that are (commonly / rarely) eaten in (traditional / modern) restaurants within the
Middle East. The décor includes (a few / many) Arabic touches. The food is (unaffected /
influenced) by the owner's Syrian roots.
50. Find a word in paragraph 3 of the text that means 'totally'
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51. Look at how the reference words below are used and briefly explain what they refer to in the text.
Reference word
Paragraph / Line
para 1 / line 3
para 2/ line 10
52. Look at how the words below are used in the text. Decide which of the options provided is closest in
meaning and blacken ONE circle only.
para 3 / line 21
para 4 / line 23
End of questions for Text 3
END OF PART B
END OF PAPER
53. According to the writer, how has globalization affected Syrian cuisine, and what menu items are
examples of this effect? Write your answer in ONE complete sentence.
sickeningly
exhilarating
conventional
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Secondary 4
General instructions
There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. Candidates should attempt all questions in Parts A and B.
Write your Name, Class and Class Number in the spaces provided on the appropriate pages of the
Reading Passages Booklet and the Question-Answer Book.
Belilios Public School
Yearly Examination, 2015-2016
English Language Paper 1
Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question-Answer Book. Answers written in the
margins will not be marked.
MARKING SCHEME
Each question carries ONE mark unless otherwise stated.
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.
Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request. Write your Name, Class, Class Number and
the question number on each sheet, and attach them to the Question-Answer Book.
Time allowed: 1 hr 30 minutes
Maximum marks: 105
(24% of subject mark)
No extra time will be given to candidates for writing the question number after the 'Time is up'
announcement.
The Question-Answer Book and the Reading Passages Booklet will be collected separately at the end
of the examination.
Total (A+B)
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Part A (62 marks)
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-35.
1. What type of transportation did Lisa use on her honeymoon?
D. double-decker bus
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'rundown' (line 3)?
A. tiredness
B. a description
C. a bad condition
D. a reduction
4. In which country did the following people get married?
(a) Lisa Wilkins
3. How was Lisa's wedding different from a traditional one in terms of ...
(a) decorations? She used organic fruit (instead of cut flower arrangements).
(b) wedding favours? She gave out local honey (instead of pointless junk).
(b) Shigeru Komori
the US/ the USA/ America/ the United States
5. What does 'those' (line 15) refer to?
Wedding planners
6. What is the world norm of carbon dioxide production per person?
3.25 tonnes/ tons
7. What is a 'conflict diamond' (line 26)?
It is a diamond which has helped fund wars in Africa.
8. Use ONE word to complete each blank.
A lab-grown, cultured diamond costs (a)
harm/ damage
to the environment.
than a natural one, and causes less (b)
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9. Find expressions in paragraphs 4-6 which can be replaced by the following:
(a) not very pleasant
(b) something you like
(c) do the same
11. Cheung Sha Beach is a good venue for holding...
A. an indoor wedding.
B. a traditional wedding.
C. a lavish wedding.
D. a casual wedding.
Shigeru Komori
Richard Wang
Maggie Robinson
10. Decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given in paragraphs
6-8. Put a tick (✓) in the appropriate column.
(a) Many grooms wear made-to-order tuxedos on their
wedding day.
(b) Sending out e-vitations is not considered polite or
correct for a wedding.
(c) Kam Hei Garden has special facilities for wedding
14. What does this act' (line 66) refer to?
to order/ ordering a vegetarian banquet
12. Do environmentalists like the idea of getting married in a hotel? Give ONE reason from the text to
support your answer.
No, because it consumes a lot of energy and resources.
Japanese government official
(a) business professor
(b) researcher
(c) author/ writer
(d) hotel manager
13. What are the professions of the people featured in the text? The first one has been done as an example.
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Part A (62 marks)
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-35.
Weddings that don't cost the Earth
1 'My ring is recycled gold, my dress was made from corn fibre and all our invitations were
made from hemp. And for our honeymoon, we went on a cycling trip in Hawaii,' Lisa Wilkins says
animatedly, giving us the rundown on her environmentally friendly wedding. The ceremony took
place in a Japanese garden in New York, where guests dined on an organic feast. Vintage crystal
vases were filled with organic fruit, an elegant and pesticide-free substitute for the typically
imported cut flower arrangements. The jars of local honey given out as wedding favours were
also lauded by guests as a pleasant change from the pointless junk one usually receives. It's clear
there's nothing second-rate about eco-chic.
2 'Mike and I wanted our wedding to be stylish and tasteful, but we didn't want to compromise
our values just because this was our special day,' explains Lisa, who is not alone in her passion for
green nuptials. Shigeru Komori, an official in Japan's Ministry of the Environment, recently held a
green wedding in Tokyo. He and his wife used the opportunity to remind guests of the importance
of considering the environment while planning for the happiest day of your life. As more couples
take the eco-wedding route, wedding planners are rushing to adapt to this new trend. 'It's a
15 multimillion-dollar industry and those who don't consider the environmental impact of their work
will miss out on potential clients,' explains Richard Wang, a business professor at California State
University.
3 People in Hong Kong have already been introduced to green weddings, but the concept has
yet to take root. This is hardly surprising, given that the average Hong Kong citizen produces
20 6.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, twice the world norm. Still, it doesn't mean that it's not
possible to hold an eco-wedding here. Sticking to the mantras 'reduce, reuse, recycle' and 'buy
organic, buy local', here are some things to keep in mind when planning for your upcoming nuptials.
4 Everyone knows diamonds are a bride's best friend. Unfortunately, a diamond's journey
25 from rock to ring is less than glamorous and is often associated with soil erosion. Unless you buy
from an accredited source, you may end up with a conflict diamond mined in Africa, where it has
helped fund wars. A lab-grown, cultured diamond is a great alternative, kinder to the environment
and your wallet too.
5 If gold is your cup of tea, have your ring made from recycled gold. 'For every gold ring,
30 there's about 20 tonnes of mine waste,' explains Doug Brown, a researcher who founded
GreenShoots.com. 'Open-cast mining scars our landscapes and consumes heinous amounts of
electricity and water.'
Wedding attire
6 For most women, picking a wedding gown is perhaps the single most important decision of
35 their lives, but the most popular dresses are usually made of heavily bleached, man-made fabrics.
If you must own a new dress, buy one that is made of organic materials. Otherwise, a vintage dress
is the green way to go. The best option, however, is to rent a dress. It is always common practice
for grooms to rent tuxedos for the day, and eco-conscious brides should follow suit to minimize
their carbon footprint.
40 Invitations
7 Maggie Robinson, author of The Great Green Wedding Guide, has some advice for local
couples who care about the environment, but are not ready to forgo etiquette by sending out
e-vitations. You can send out invitations on recycled paper or sustainable materials like hemp,
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15. How does a traditional wedding harm the environment? How can the damages be minimized? Use the
information from the text to complete the table. Some have been done as examples. (18 marks)
Wedding dress
Gold mining:
Wedding jewellery (c) Creates a lot of mine waste/
Invitations
Indoor venue
arrangement
Transportation
Diamond mining:
(a) Causes soil erosion
20 tonnes of mine waste for
every gold ring
(d) Scars landscapes
(e) Consumes a lot of electricity
(g) Made of heavily bleached,
man-made fabrics.
destroys forests
consumes a lot of energy and
cut flowers are likely to have
been sprayed with pesticides
(q) creates pollution
(b) Buy/ Use a lab-grown, cultured
(f) Have a ring made of recycled gold
(h) buy a dress made of organic materials
(i) buy a vintage dress
(j)_rent a dress
(k) send out e-vitations
(1) send out invitations on recycled paper or
sustainable materials
(m) announce the wedding date through email
(n) _have an outdoor wedding
use organic fruit as decorations
(o) use potted plants
(p) use beeswax candles
(r) pick a venue that is accessible to most guests
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Below is an email written by a mother about her daughter's plans to hold a green wedding. Read the choice
of words given and help her complete her email by underlining the best option as shown in the example.
I'm delighted to know that you are planning / compiling/ rearranging a green wedding. It
sounds very lovely, though I'm not sure that holding it (16) outdoor/outdoors / indoor is really
the way to go. People love to have barbecues in an (17) open / opened / opening area, but I
think it's a bit too (18) unconventional / conventional / exceptional to have a wedding outside.
You should think about the (19) concerns / comfort / comforting of your guests. Since the
wedding is in the summer, it could get very (20) cold / dry / hot without the benefit of air
conditioning, not to mention the (21) potential / promising / capable threat of mosquitoes. Just
think (22) once /twice / thrice before you make a final decision.
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Two friends are discussing the article about green weddings. Complete their conversation with
suitable words or expressions from the box below. Use each answer ONCE only. The first one has
been done for you as an example.
hadn't even
C - seem very polite
E - your wedding day
many things to consider
at the banquet
K - just make sure
M- what about
Before I read that article, I
thought of having a green wedding.
Yes. There are (25)
I guess my parents would kill me if I do
that! But I like the idea of (30) J
Absolutely! But (32) M sending
out invitations by email? It doesn't
(33) с does it?
ALAPRENI PĢmi Ainakin
D __? Like whether to
sud y basarer
B - quite a few dilemmas
D- aren't there
Me neither. I didn't realise that being
green on (23)_ E has become so
popular, nor that there are so
follow traditions and customs
such a waste
renting a wedding dress
offend their parents
for the environment.
And a couple might (28) L _ if
they don't serve shark fin soup
Yes, I might rent a tux for that special
occasion! It's just (31) _ H
an outfit that you can only wear once.
No, but it's good (34)_
still send out invitation cards,
(35) K they are made of
environmentally friendly materials.
END OF PART A
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Part B (43 marks)
Read Text 2 and answer questions 36-47. (23 marks)
36. What is Shirley Wong's main purpose in writing the letter?
A. to entertain
B. to complain
C. to enquire
D. to seek advice
37. What does this event' in line 5 refer to?
Oktoberfest
38. According to paragraph 1, name TWO things Shirley Wong did after she had received the tickets.
She planned what to do and see during the trip, and bought new holiday clothes.
39. In paragraph 3, find two other words used to refer to accommodation'. (Do NOT include
'accommodation' as an answer.) An example has been done for you.
a) lodgings
40. Find an adjective in paragraph 3 that means 'extremely hungry'.
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41. What did Shirley experience on her trip? Mark each picture with a tick (✔) in the box if it is mentioned
and a cross (*) if it is not.
Golden Dragon Holidays
e.g. He lives on the edge of town.
B. the sharp part of a blade or tool.
e.g. The knife had a sharp edge.
42. Which meaning of 'edge' is closest to the meaning used in line 24?
A. the part farthest away
C. a slight advantage over somebody or something
e.g. The company needs to improve its competitive edge.
D. a sharp tone of voice, often showing anger
e.g. There was a distinct edge to his voice.
Destination Time
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Flight delayed
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43. Look at how the reference words below are used and briefly explain what they refer to in the letter.
Para 3/ line 14
Para 3/ line 20
Para 4/ line 29
Para 4/ line 30
Paragraph Nos.
Paragraph/ Line
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
44. Which of the following is the best alternative title for this letter?
A. Overpriced package holiday
B. Unclean and unhealthy accommodation
C. Not enough food on my trip
D. Thoroughly disappointed with Oktoberfest tour
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
45. Match the correct subheadings to the paragraphs in the letter. Write the letter in the space provided.
(One of the subheadings is NOT used.)
the tour group/ people on the holiday
the breakfast
garlic bread and spaghetti bolognese
bratwurst sausages and Black Forest gateau
Subheadings
A. Oktoberfest
B. Late departure and hunger
D. Introduction
E. A request to take action
End of questions for Text 2
F. Dreadful accommodation
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Read Text 3 and answer questions 46-53. (20 marks)
46. The Text is ...
A. a blog entry.
B. a review.
C. an article.
D. a letter of complaint.
47. If this text were found in a newspaper, which section would it be in?
A. Lifestyle
B. International news
D. Classifieds
48. Read paragraph 1 of the text again. Complete the summary below by underlining the correct options.
49. Find words in paragraph 3 which could be replaced by the following:
b) delicately
c) particularly especially
Oh Food serves food that is (the same as / different from) other Middle Eastern
restaurants in Hong Kong. Instead of stereotypical fare like falafel, the (chef / menu)
consists of dishes that are (commonly / rarely) eaten in (traditional / modern) restaurants
within the Middle East. The décor includes (a few / many) Arabic touches. The food is
(unaffected / influenced) by the owner's Syrian roots.
50. Find a word in paragraph 3 of the text that means 'totally'
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51. Look at how the reference words below are used and briefly explain what they refer to in the text.
Reference word
Paragraph / Line
para 1 / line 3
para 2/ line 10
para 3 / line 21
para 4/ line 23
52. Look at how the words below are used in the text. Decide which of the options provided is closest in
meaning and blacken ONE circle only.
End of questions for Text 3
END OF PART B
END OF PAPER
the chickpea hummus
the minced meat patties
chopped pistachios/ the nuts
53. According to the writer, how has globalization affected Syrian cuisine, and what menu items are
examples of this effect? Write your answer in ONE complete sentence.
According to the writer, globalization has caused Syrian cuisine to include dishes from other places, such
as sandwiches and fries.
sickeningly
exhilarating
conventional
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cotton or bamboo, and then set up a website for guests to submit their replies. Another
45 paper-saving option is to announce your wedding date through email, and then send printed
invitations later to guests who RSVPed yes.'
8 In recent years, more couples opt for a casual outdoor wedding instead of a banquet at a
hotel. They are probable unaware that they are already halfway to holding an eco-wedding, since
50 celebrating under the sun saves on energy needed for lighting. In Hong Kong, Cheung Sha Beach
and Kam Hei Garden are gorgeous venue choices for those who want a laid-back, bohemian-style
wedding. Bear in mind though, these are open areas which will make serving a traditional Chinese
banquet difficult.
9 Of course, for some couples, the big day should be a grand affair at a restaurant or hotel. The
55 air conditioners, lavish flower arrangements and paper decorations are an environmentalist's worst
nightmare because of energy and resources they consume. Some hotels are already doing their
part to make the wedding as green as possible. 'We save water, electricity and paper wherever we
can,' says Tim Wong, a manager at the Island Hotel, 'whilst still providing our customers with an
excellent standard of comfort, cleanliness and service.' As for us, we can do our part by having
60 flower arrangements replaced by potted plants or beeswax candles for a more environmentally
friendly wedding.
Food and drink
10 At the risk of upsetting more traditionally minded spouses, or worse, their parents, a banquet
free of shark fin soup is recommended. Incorporate as much local and organic produce as possible.
65 Before you rush to order a vegetarian banquet because of its lower carbon footprint, you may want
to consider that this act may incur the wrath of your carnivorous friends.
11 The ceremony and reception should take place where it will be conveniently accessible to most
guests. Otherwise, all these good intentions seem like a drop in the ocean when one considers the
70 pollution caused by the transportation your friends and family will have to take to attend your
12 Having said all that, it would take a bold person to go that far, so perhaps the question is:
How green do you want to be?
END OF TEXT 1
Part B (43 marks)
Read Text 2 and answer questions 36-45.
Re: Disgraceful trip to Oktoberfest in Germany
Dear Sir/Madam,
1 I have just returned from a holiday organized by your company, Golden Dragon
Holidays. I went on the package tour of southern Germany, timed to coincide with the
famous food and beer festival Oktoberfest in Munich. I had wanted to visit Munich for
many years, so I was thrilled when I learnt that your company was offering holiday
packages to this event. I thought at first that the price of $45,000 was too much, but I was
willing to pay the exorbitant price to fulfil my dream of being part of this famous festival.
The tickets arrived and I spent the next few weeks planning what I would do and see,
buying new clothes and getting excited about my holiday.
2 Unfortunately, the problems began on day one. We were promised a 'comfortable trip
with a world-class airline' that would 'deliver you to your destination feeling refreshed'. In
fact, we flew with an airline I had never even heard of, and the flight departed three hours
behind schedule. In addition, the on-board food was terrible. Breakfast was lukewarm and
inedible, and the airline had too little food for lunch, so I was left starving.
3 Finally, we arrived in Munich and checked into our hotel. I had checked my original
booking, which was for a 'five-star hotel'. The hotel we stayed at was no such thing. There
was not enough hot water, which meant that I had to take a cold shower. The lodgings were
filthy, and I saw cockroaches running around in the bedroom. To add insult to injury,
your company had booked too few rooms. This meant that I had to share my room with a
complete stranger! I protested to your tour guide, but he insisted that he could do nothing
to help me. Breakfast was included in the room price, but I could barely eat it, seeing that it
consisted of cold meat and cheese, I spent most of my holiday feeling famished.
4 Eventually, the day came for us to go to the Oktoberfest. I put all my disappointment
behind me and was determined that I would enjoy my day out. I should have known by now
that I would not get what I had paid for. Your company had booked tickets at the edge of
the festival, where there were very few people and there was very little atmosphere. We had
to wait 40 minutes just to be served a beer. Then, we were told we would have to pay extra
for the food, which cost a fortune. Seeing that none of us spoke German, your tour guide
ordered the food for us, and we were served garlic bread and spaghetti Bolognese. I do not
believe these are traditional German dishes! I was expecting to try the famous bratwurst
sausages and Black Forest gateau. I still have not tasted these delicacies.
I cannot express my disappointment strongly enough. I feel that this tour package was
advertised incorrectly and was overpriced. Can you please explain how it is that, despite
paying $45,000, I had to share a room with a stranger, go hungry and not enjoy any of
the traditional foods associated with Oktoberfest? I believe your company was extremely
incompetent in organizing this tour, and I urge you to undertake a complete review of your
planning procedures and pricing strategy. I also believe that I am due a full refund of the
tour price, as my experience was highly unsatisfactory.
6 I would appreciate a response at your earliest convenience, addressing my concerns.
Yours faithfully,
Shirley Wong
END OF TEXT 2
Read Text 3 and answer questions 46-53.
1 When we talk about Middle Eastern fare, dips, falafels and tagines inevitably come to mind.
But Arabic restaurant Oh Food sheds new light on this underrated cuisine. Hidden inside a
nondescript commercial building, this tiny 26-seat restaurant doesn't regurgitate stereotypical
Arabic cooking. Rather, it provides a more realistic reflection of the Middle East's current
culinary scene.
2 At first glance, Oh Food doesn't seem extrovertly Arabic. Aside from the beautifully
embroidered tablecloths and shisha pipes (available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.), there's little other
ornamentation that speaks of owner Omar Ayash's native Syrian roots. Food-wise, don't
expect the restaurant to serve your standard dishes. Even the chickpea hummus ($20) - the only
dip on offer - is a distinctly Syrian rendition. It has a smoother, runnier consistency than most
other ground chickpea pastes and it's served with warmed, home-made loaves instead of the
more common pita basket. The rest of the menu ranges from dishes that are indigenous to the
Arab nation and ones that have steadily assimilated into its culture.
3 Similar treatment is given to the mains, which are all meat-heavy and come with a choice of
Arabic rice, biryani or bread with French fries (these are supposed to be hugely popular in the
Middle East). Everything is prepared without additives and flavoured using only natural herbs
and spices, which makes the dishes aromatic. The roast chicken sheesh taook ($50) is blanketed
under a white sauce that's subtly spiced with cumin and tamarind. The white meat is especially
delicious and moist, without the least bit of gristle. The sauce is on the mild side but pairs
especially well with a side of long-grain rice. The minced meat patties, which are shaped into fat
cigars, are a bit more spicy. They are completely mouth-watering.
4 To end the meal, traditionalists can try the milk curd pudding ($15). The creamy dessert
wobbles ever-so-slightly under the weight of chopped pistachios. These are imported from Syria
and add a delicate floral taste to the whole affair. Alternatively, there's an Arab-adapted apple
pie ($20) on the menu. The sweet pastry is more like a fusion between cake and shortbread: a
soft and intensely buttery base that's smothered in custard before being heaped over with stewed
apples, raisins and a crunchy topping.
5 Oh Food may not serve up your typical Middle Eastern experience but, then again, that's not
what the restaurant aims for. After all, despite its rich culinary history, the Middle East's dining
scene has also been subjected to the effects of globalization. If Korea can have fried chicken and
Japan can have hamburger steaks, why shouldn't Syria have sandwiches and fries?
11/F, Southern Commercial Bldg, 11-13 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, 25293999. Daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6
p.m. - 10p.m.
Arabic salad $20
Chicken sheesh taook $50
Beef Kebab with tomato sauce $50
Apple pie $20
Ten per cent service charge $0
Total (for two) $175
Source: Time Out Hong Kong magazine
END OF TEXT 3
END OF READING PASSAGES
Secondary 4
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1. There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. Candidates should attempt all questions in Parts A and B.
Write your Name, Class and Class Number in the spaces provided on the appropriate pages of the
Reading Passages Booklet and the Question-Answer Book.
Belilios Public School
Yearly Examination, 2015-2016
English Language Paper 1 (Reading)
Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question-Answer Book. Answers written in the
margins will not be marked.
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wrong marks can be completely erased with a clean rubber. Mark only ONE answer to each question.
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Maximum marks: 105
(24% of subject mark)
No extra time will be given to candidates for writing the question number after the Time is up'
announcement.
The Question-Answer Book and the Reading Passages Booklet will be collected separately at the end
of the examination.
Total (A+B)
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Part A (62 marks)
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-35.
1. What type of transportation did Lisa use on her honeymoon?
D. double-decker bus
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'rundown' (line 3)?
A. tiredness
B. a description
C. a bad condition
D. a reduction
3. How was Lisa's wedding different from a traditional one in terms of ...
(a) decorations?
(b) wedding favours?
4. In which country did the following people get married?
(a) Lisa Wilkins
(b) Shigeru Komori
5. What does 'those' (line 15) refer to?
6. What is the world norm of carbon dioxide production per person?
7. What is a 'conflict diamond' (line 26)?
8. Use ONE word to complete each blank.
A lab-grown, cultured diamond costs (a)
to the environment.
than a natural one, and causes
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9. Find expressions in paragraphs 4-6 which can be replaced by the following:
(a) not very pleasant
(b) something you like
(c) do the same
10. Decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given in paragraphs
6-8. Put a tick (✓) in the appropriate column.
(a) Many grooms wear made-to-order tuxedos on their
wedding day.
(b) Sending out e-vitations is not considered polite or
correct for a wedding.
(c) Kam Hei Garden has special facilities for wedding
11. Cheung Sha Beach is a good venue for holding...
A. an indoor wedding.
B. a traditional wedding.
C. a lavish wedding.
D. a casual wedding.
Shigeru Komori
Richard Wang
Maggie Robinson
12. Do environmentalists like the idea of getting married in a hotel? Give ONE reason from the text to
support your answer.
14. What does this act' (line 66) refer to?
13. What are the professions of the people featured in the text? The first one has been done as an example.
Japanese government official
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15. How does a traditional wedding harm the environment? How can the damages be minimized? Use the
information from the text to complete the table. Some have been done as examples.
Wedding dress
Invitations
Wedding jewellery (c)
Indoor venue
arrangement
Transportation
Diamond mining:
Gold mining:
destroys forests
consumes a lot of energy and
cut flowers are likely to have
been sprayed with pesticides
use organic fruit as decorations
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