Po On Commercial Association Wong Siu Ching Secondary School Final Examination (2004 — 2005) F.2 English Date: 20" June 2005 Time: 8:30 am ~ :30 am. No. of Pages: 7 pages (Question Paper) 3 Pages (Answer Sheets) I. Reading Comprehension (15%) Read the following article. For multiple-choice questions, choose the best answer for each question and write the appropriate letter in the box provided. For other questions, write your answer in the space provided. 10 15 20 Protect Hong Kong’s animals ‘Two years ago, William Suen Kai Yuen visited Africa to take photos of wild animals. ‘When he retumed to Hong Kong, he decided to set up an organisation to find out more about Hong Kong’s wild animals. He called this organisation the Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF). “There is very little research being done on Hong Kong’s wild animals,’ said William Suen. ‘Most people think that Hong Kong is too small to have any wildlife but they’re wrong. Hong Kong has lots of wild animals ... some quite big ones too.” For the past two years, William and six full-time assistants have been clambering up hillsides and along rocky streams in order to take photos of these animals. Many of the animals are very shy and only like to come out at night, so William uses hidden cameras to take photos. He has over 200 cameras hidden in the country parks around Hong Kong. “We have made some amazing discoveries over the past 18 months,’ said William. ‘A while ago, we found a yellow-bellied weasel in’ Pat Sin Leng Country Park — it was beautiful. Look! It has a lovely yellow stomach and it’s extremely rare. We also found a cctab-eating mongoose. Most people thought that this animal became extinct ten years ago.” William hopes that more and more people will become interested in protecting Hong Kong's animals. There are fewer and fewer places for animals to live in the China region, so it’s important that we look after these animals. Also, many of these animals are extremely rare, Unfortunately, not everyone agrees with William, Some people think that housing for people is more important than places for animals to live. Some also think that some of these animals are nuisance and they should be destroyed. ‘I think public education is very important,’ concludes William. “That’s one reason why the work of WCF is so important.’‘A Complete the following sentences using the words below. (4 marks) 1. The main point of paragraph 1 isto_. a) introduce the Wildlife Conservation Foundation ) explain why William Suen likes taking photos ¢) talk about William Suen’s trip to Africa 2. Diline 6, ‘they’ refers to__. ) people in Hong Kong b) most people ©) animals in Hong Kong 3, Inline 8,‘ clambering’ means__. a) moving quietly b) walking quickly ) climbing with difficulty 4, Inline 10, ‘shy’ means a) nervous b) large ©) afraid of the light 5. Inline12, ‘We’ refers to__ a) The six full-time assistants b) William and his assistants ©) William and the animals 6. The word ‘bellied’ (see line 13) means_. a) colour b) stomach” ©) fur 7. The main point of paragraph 5 is to__. a) ask people to support WCF ) introduce William’s arguments for founding WCF ©) introduce some arguments for and against protecting Hong Kong's animals 8 A good altemative title for this article would be__. a) Hong Kong's hidden creatures b) New species of animal found in Hong Kong, ¢) How to take photos of animals B The article mentions some arguments for protecting Hong Kong's animals and some against. List the arguments in the table below. (4 marks) “Arguments for protecting Hong | Arguments against protecting Hong Kong’s animals Kong’s animals 1 [3 2 4 7 _Answer the questions below. Write complete sentences. (7 marks) Why did William Suen visit Africa? Why did William set up the Wildlife Conservation Foundation? How does William take photos of the animals? Why does William have to take photos in this way? Which TWO unusual animals did William and his team find in Pat Sin Leng Country Park? Why were they surprised to find the crab-eating mongoose? Why do you think William believes that ‘public education is very important’ ?(line'21-22) . Vocabulary (15%) Fill in the blanks with the correct word. The first letter of each answer is given. Passage A We are lucky as we are travelling to the Great [1] B. R in the north for our holiday. My brother has already been there twice and he says it's brilliant. We're going to go [2] s, to see the stunning coral reefs. I've never swum among [3] t fish before. | hope we don't meet any poisonous (4) j or sharks. I'd like to bring some pieces of coral home for souvenirs but my brother says it's [5] p. . Different groups of people are interested in sharks for different reasons. (618. and (71 5, are interested in finding out more about their good sense of smell, their acute sense of hearing and their streamlined shape. They are also worried about sharks’ survival. They want to raise people's awareness of fining and get it stopped before sharks become [8] ¢ . (91 F. are interested in sharks because they know there is a demand for films about sharks. They know that most people are [10] t of sharks yet like to watch films about them. Many of Hong Kong's buildings have cracked and leaky sewage pipes. Many also have [11] 4 air conditioners, These things are not only very annoying, they are also extremely [12] u, . They should not be tolerated by a [13] © society such as ours. Some people's behaviour is also extremely inconsiderate. [14] L. [15] 8, and throwing rubbish out of windows is still very common in many estates.I. Multiple Choice Cloze Passage (11%) Choose the best answer and put the Letter A, B, C, D on the answer sheet provided. Korean Studies , the popularity of Korean movies and TV dramas, City University (City U) will launch a programme aimed at promoting the region’s language and culture in Hong Kong, Students (2) ‘raining in these areas so that they can develop all- round skills, “The Korean component in the programme provides a strong foundation, enabling students to acquire an appropriate level of proficiency in (3) Korean,” said deputy programme leader Mr. Kim Hye-won, Mr. Kim said,” (4) to receiving practical language training, students will also learn about Korean culture and society. Implemented by City U's Community College, the new course is a self-financing (5), full-time programme. The tuition (6), for the full-time course is $45,000 per year. ) , City U offers elective Korean language course to more than 450 students every year, City U students who took Korean courses said they found ideal jobs. Karen Yip, one of the ) said, “I am glad that J studied the language. (9) Tam the only one who can communicate in Chinese and Korean in my office, Iam (10)__dealing with the headquarters.” She (a, a scholarship by City U to attend an intensive summer course in Kyung Hee University in Seoul. 1 A Because 2A will give 3 A. speaking and writing B Because of B give B speak and write C However C would give C spoken and written D Although D will be given D_ spoke and wrote 4 A Toad 5A two years 6 A fair B Adding B_ two-year B fare C Imaddition CC two year C fee D Added D_ two-years D free 7 A Inthe past, 8 A. graduate 9 A So B Inthe future, B graduates B And C Atpresent, C graduation C Also D_ Since last year, D graduating D Since 10 A responsible of 1 A. is awarded B__ responsible to B awarded C responsible for C was awarded D respond to D will be awardedfj IV. Verb Tenses (16%) Fill in the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. Passage Yesterday I had a wonderful experience. I must tell you about this. You know Uncle Greg, @. (donot) you? Well, he (2) (work) for the WWF so, at the weekends, we | often go out with him looking for Chinese White Dolphins. We (3) (already see) more than twenty dolphins by the time we stopped for lunch in one morning. AST), (relax) under the sun, I heard my uncle shout, “Look over there!”. Looking over the side of the boat, I saw four dolphins swimming around the fifth dolphin. “Does anyone know what they (5) (do)?” I shouted. “Watch quietly,” (6) (reply) my uncle. ‘Suddenly one of the four dolphins pushed a tiny, baby dolphin to the surface of the water. It looked weak but my uncle said that it (7) (get) stronger with time. He also suggested that we @). (call) it ‘Sunny’ because it was a beautiful, sunny day. Passage BL Last week, we went to a big fashion show [9] (hold) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. ‘The show was an important event in the fashion industry so there [10]____(be) lots of people. ‘Although we arrived half an hour early, the hall was already packed. Before the show, we had a chance to talk to Barney Cheng, a well-known local fashion designer who 1] (design) clothes for many local celebrities. Bamey was very friendly and open. He told us that he was glad [12] (see) lot of young, talented, local designers joining the fashion industry. | While we [13] (tall to Bamey, the lights suddenly went down and the show began. We tried to | find seats but they were all occupied, so we had to stand. We [14] (not mind) at all because we 15) (allow) to stand at the front of the stage and took lots of great photos. On the whole, the fashion show was a great success. We {16] (can tell) from the faces in the audience that they were all very satisfied.V. — Question Tags (7%) Katie and her family are on holiday in Thailand. Complete their conversation below using the correct question tags. Mum: _ Is this the hotel we're staying at? Yes, itis. It looks really nice, (1) ‘There’s a beach behind the hotel, (2) 2 Yes, there is. We can go diving tomorrow, (3) 2 Of course, we can, The weather will be fine tomorrow, (4). 2 Thope so, Mum, you read the newspaper just now, (5) 2 Mum: Yes, I did, but I didn’t read the weather forecast, Jimmy: Well, the weather is fine today. I guess it'll be fine tomorrow too. Dad: _It’s quite difficult to tell. Thailand’s weather isn’t predictable at all, [6] 2 Mum: No, it isn’t, Katie: In that case, let’s go to the beach now, [7] 2 Jimmy: That's a good idea! VI. Reported Speech(6%) A group of tourists are on holiday in Thailand. Report what the people said and asked. E.g. Ken: The food in the hotel restaurant is fantastic. said (ths d in the hotel restaurant w: Katie : Is the food in the hotel restaurant expensive? Janice : There is a Thai food festival in the restaurant tonight. Jimmy : When does the festival start? ‘Tracy : I want to go shopping tomorrow, Michael : Are we going to take a bus? William : I think it is better for us to take a taxi. aye ene VIL. Phrasal Verbs (10%) Fill in the correct phrasal verbs given Broke into ‘Came across Cut in Go over Knock down ‘Look dowa-upon | Passed away Put up with Ran into FSetup- Fumed-medown | Work outOur school was__(1)__25 years ago. Don't __(2)___ the poor. Help them, asked him to lend me ten dollars but he__(3) He had an accident. His car__(4)__a tree. 1__G)__ my friend on the way home yesterday. He is calling the police. A thief__(6)__ his flat last night Itis rude of you to__(7)_ when we are talking. ‘You must __(8)__ your notes before the exam, He is sad. His grandfather _(9)__ last night. 0. P'm going to leave him. Ican’t__(10)_ him anymore. Naya eee = ow VIII. Using Conditionals (5%) Complete the conditional sentences below with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1, If a scorpion (bite) you, it (leave) behind a poisonous substance. 2. If children (not exercise), they (get) fat and unhealthy. 3. IL (be) you, 1 (listen) to the teacher’s advice... 4. I think there are too many cars. If there (not be) so many cars, there (not be) so much pollution. 5. If1 (pass) this examination, I (give) my teacher a hug, IX, Proof-reading (15%) Please refer to the ANSWER SHEET P.3. ~End of Question Paper ~Po On Commercial Association Wong Siu Ching Secondary School Final Examination (2004 - 2005) F.2 English Answer Sheets Name: ( )Class: Marks: Reading Comprehension (15%) A) Write the letter A, B or C in the appropriate box.(4 marks) 7 a 8. B) _List the arguments in the table below. (4 marks) Arguments for protecting Hong Arguments against protecting Hong | Kong’s animals | Kong’s animals 1 3 2 4 ©) Answer the questions in complete sentences. (7 marks) 1 2. 13. 4 5. 6. 7. II. Vocabulary (15%) Fill in the blanks with the correct word. The first letter of each answer is given. (1) B R @) s @) t 4) j (5) p (6) B \(7) s () e () F (10) t (1) 4 (12) u (13) ¢ (14) L (15) sIIL. Multiple Choice Cloze Passage (11%) Choose the best answer and put the Letter A, B, C, D on the answer sheet provided. @) {2 (3) (4) | 6) J (6) (7) (8) | (9) (10) ay IV. Verb Tenses (16%) Fill in the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. 0) 2] BI] (4) (5] (a 07 [8] 0] 10) ; (1) 2) (13) (4) 5] : | 16) V. Question Tags (7%) Katie and her family are on holiday in Thailand. Complete their conversation below using the correct question tags. a Q) @) (4) () (6) I a VI. Reported Speech(6%) A group of tourists are on holiday in Thailand. Report what the people said and asked. e.g. Ken said (that) the food in the hotel restaurant was fantastic. VIL. Phrasal Verbs (10%) Fill in the correct phrasal verbs given a) Q) GB) (4) (6) (5) a” (8) (9) (10) | VIIL. Using conditionals (5%) Complete the conditional sentences withthe correct form of the verbs in brackets wm @) G) @) 6) (6) @ (8) 9) (10)IX. Proof-reading (15%) Sarah wrote a leter to her pen friend Sandra. Read her letter below. Prooftead it and correct the mistakes inthe numbered lines withou changing the meaning. No line has more than one mistake. Mark the position of a missing word or punctuation ‘mark with aa and write the missing word or punctuation mark above it. Underline the words that are incorrect and write the correct words above them. Cross out any unnecessary words or punctuation marks with a ‘X". The frst three have been done for you. Dear Sandra 1 You won't believe where my dad’s taking us in this summer. We're going to Egypt! [ always want to go there. I've been interest in 3 Egyptian history since I saw the movie Cleopatra which starred 4 Elizabeth Taylor, most beautiful actress! 5 In Egypt, we're going visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the 6 seven wonders of the ancient old world. Thousands and thousands of 7 workers was used to build it and the surrounding structures, like 8 The Sphinx. In the past, tourists can climb to the top of the Great 9 Pyramid, However, it was dangerous so the practice stopped. 10. We're also planning to take a cruise along the Nile the 11 world’s longest river. Do you ever seen the movie Death on the | 12. Nile? It was based on the novel of the same names, which was 13 wrote by Agatha Christie. Anyway, the scenery in the movie was 14 wonderful. I hope we would see similar scenes. 15. Have you tried some Egyptian food? I love to try new 16 food and | think it'll to be a delicious experience! 17 Thave to go now. Please write soon and let know what you and 18 your family has planned for the summer. Love Sarah ~ End of Answer Sheets ~ 3Po On Commercial Association Wong Siu Ching Secondary School Final Examination (2004 - 2005) F.2 English Answer Sheets Name: ( )Class: Marks: I. _ Reading Comprehension (15%) A) Write the letter A, B or C in the appropriate box.(4 marks) Log 2 b Re aw ch b 6 b hoe eae B) List the arguments in the table below. 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Mark the position of a missing word or punctuation ‘mark with a ‘n'and write the missing word or punctuation mark above it. Underline the words that are incorrect and write the correct words above them. Cross out any unnecessary words or punctuation marks with a ‘X”. The first three have been done for you. Dear Sandra 1 You won’t believe where my dad's taking us) this summer. We're going vitorestad 2 to Egypt! I always want to go there. I’ve been interest in » 3 Eeyptian history since I saw the movie Cleopatraywhich stared 4 Elizabeth Taylor ‘most beautiful actress! 5 In Egypt, we're going visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, one ofthe 6 _ seven wonders of the ancient {4 world. Thousands and thousands of 7 workers Was used to build it and the surrounding structures, like Cc. 8 The Sphinx. In the past, tourists can climb to the top of the Great . ag 9 Pyramid. However, it was dangerous so the practice stopped 10 We're also planning to take a cruise along the Nilethe Have 11 world’s longest river, Do you ever seen the movie Death on the ame 12 Nile? It was based on the novel of the same names, which was wonton 13 wrote by Agatha Christie. Anyway, the scenery in the movie was Ut 14 wonderful. Ihope we would see similar scenes, 15. Have you tried bmn gyptian food? I love to try new 16 food and I think inn be a delicious experience! me 17 Thave to go now. Please write soon and le know what you and howe, 18 your family has planned for the summer. Love Sarah ~ End of Answer Sheets ~ 3