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PAPER 1
PART A
COMPULSORY
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) This paper consists of two parts (A and B). Students should attempt Part A. ln Part B, you should attempt either Part B1 (easy section) OR Part B2 (difficult section). Students who attempt Parts A and B2 will be able to attain the full range of levels, while Level 4 will be the highest level attainable for students who attempt Parts A and B1. Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on the appropriate pages of Part A Question-Answer Book and Part B Question-Answer Book which you are going to attempt upon the announcement of the start of the examination. Enter your answers in the Question-Answer Book in the correct spaces provided. Answers written in the margins will not be marked. Blacken the appropriate circle with a pencil to indicate your answer for multiple-choice questions. Mark only ONE answer to each question. NO MARKS will be given to questions with two or more answers. Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied upon request. You need to write your Candidate Number and mark the question number box. Put down your pen and stop work altogether upon the Time is up announcement. No extra time will be given to students for sticking on barcode labels or filling in the question number boxes. The Question-Answer Books (for the compulsory Part A and for the Part B you attempted) will be collected at the end of the examination.
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ALL-IN-ONE (Vol.1)
Set B
PART A
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-30 on pages 1-7 of the Question-Answer Book for Part A. Text 1
Hong Kong is an attractive study destination for mainland students, but the move can sometimes present unexpected challenges.
[1] Hong Kong universities have remained consistently popular among the elite of graduating mainland students over the last decade. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Q18B 5 of Science and Technology and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) for example, all attract applications from top scoring students in the mainlands university entrance examination. Indeed, a remarkable 9 062 mainland student 10 applications were received at HKU in 2010. [2] Yao Xiaotian is from the Inner Mongolia region of China, and she has been accepted to study Q9 Journalism at HKU. In China, many students dream Q3 of studying Journalism at the prestigious Peking 15 University in Beijing. Yao is able to do this as well Q4 as study at HKU, because the first year of her studies will in fact be at Peking University. [3] HKU has partnered with a number of top mainland universities, such as Peking University. 20 As a result, HKUs mainland students will be able to study at one of these universities for the first year of their course. The mainland university these HKU students attend for their first year studies is based upon their location in China. 25 [4] Another major factor when deciding what and where to study is the cost of the course, as well as Q4 day-to-day living expenses. Yao has been granted a very generous scholarship. Without the scholarship, she noted, studying at HKU would 30 have proven impossible as the tuition fees alone are approximately HK$120 000 a year.
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[5] Yao has never been to Hong Kong. Her perception of the city comes from films and TV programmes dating back to the 1990s. These have 35 led her to expect a modern but cramped metropolis dotted with dim sum restaurants. Q18D
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[6] Luo Yating from Fujian province dithered about where to study, and was offered a place not Q5 Q16(b) only at HKU but also at Yuanpei School, an elite Q5 Q6b 40 college of Peking University. She turned down her place at Yuanpei School because she is able to go there for the first year of her course as part of her HKU studies. As she noted, I do love Yuanpei School very much, but choosing HKU kills two 45 birds with one stone it will enable me to experience the atmosphere at both universities. [7] Unlike Yao, Luo has visited Hong Kong twice, Q16(c) Q6c and found it to be an upbeat place compared to her Q7(b) Fujian province hometown. Xiamen, my 50 hometown, is a perfect place to live when retired, but Hong Kong is the opposite its where you challenge yourself, she said. [8] Li Taibo outperformed Beijings 48 000 science students in the mainlands university 55 entrance examination and as a result, was eagerly sought by top mainland universities. His final choice, however, was HKU, where he is going to study Q9 Economics and Engineering. Lis choice of studies is based on what he believes is the courses ability 60 to blend technical, economic and financial knowledge while allowing him to live in one of the worlds leading financial hubs.
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[9] For Li, there was further enticement to study at HKU that went beyond his studies and future 65 aspirations: the unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures in Hong Kong. During visits to the Territory, Li was captivated by the contrasts between, for example, the glitter of the Peak and Q18E the tranquility of Sai Kungs beaches. He believes 70 that Hong Kong has not lost its Chinese cultural heritage even though it is a modern, bustling city. In his opinion, its a place of diversity, not only culturally but also geographically especially if you go north or to the outlying islands. 75 [10] Academic life in Hong Kong can be challenging to initially adjust to for students coming Q16(d) from across the border. Challenges students face can include differences in language, in culture and in perceptions of success within a competitive 80 academic arena considerably larger than secondary Q13b school. These challenges need to be addressed and the universities ensure that they provide every
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opportunity for students from outside of Hong Q13a Kong to integrate, socialise and settle in to this new environment. This strong pastoral support is necessary for students to enjoy their studies, as well as their new life in Hong Kong.
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[11] For some students, settling in to Hong Kong takes time. In the three months since I came here, Q8 90 I have adapted to the lifestyle physically but not mentally, commented Gao Yihui. He is a mainland Q9 undergraduate studying Physical Education and Recreation Management at Hong Kong Baptist University. [12] Mainland students like Yao, Luo and Li will need to be prepared to tackle both university life and life in Hong Kong when they arrive at HKU. They will then be able to pursue their academic Q11 dreams in what may initially be a strange and 100 somewhat daunting city. 95
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Source: adapted from Fu Leis Top of the class, China Daily, 26 Aug 2010
EASY SECTION
B1
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Reading Passages booklet for Part A.
ALL-IN-ONE (Vol.1)
Set B
PART B1
Read Text 2 and answer questions 31-47 on pages 1-5 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B1. Text 2
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I am very proud of my country and its wonderful culture. Three things spring to mind when I think of Korean Q33(b) culture: the first is the people, as they are incredibly hospitable and obliging they will make any visitors feel Q32 Q32 welcome. Secondly, Koreas landscape is quite stunning, for example, the vibrant port of Busan, famous for its Q32 Q33(a) seafood, or Jeju Island, a stunning site of natural beauty. Last but not least, whenever Im away from Korea the thing I miss most is our food, especially kimchi; there are more than 100 varieties of this traditional fermented vegetable dish! Park Chin Mae
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10 The French language is very dear to French people. While many countries have adopted English phrases into Q46(b) their vocabulary, our language is fiercely defended and is seen by many to be an important part of our culture. There is even a special group, the Acadmie Franaise, which studies matters relating to the French language! Q35 Delphine Germain
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Hong Kong is the ultimate melting pot of cultures, and thats what I love most about it. Our culture is a dynamic Q46(a) mixture of Eastern and Western traditions where we celebrate festivals from both cultures with equal enthusiasm! 15 Our famous cha chaan tengs are another great example of this mixture, with their western-inspired food. Chung Cheuk Wang
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Im from Hawaii and our culture is based on ancient traditions, which sets us apart from the other American Q38a states. An example of this is that on someones birthday or other special occasions, we hold a traditional Q46(f) celebration called a luau. At every luau there is a feast of traditional Hawaiian food, which includes delicious dishes such as kalua pig and lomi salmon. There is also a lot of music and we always dance the hula. When you Q38b 20 attend a luau, you should always bring a gift to honour the luaus host. Ive loved spending time overseas this year, but I must say Ive missed this part of my home culture. Iolani Huaka
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Brazils society is multicultural, and so is our culture. Our culture is famous for many things, from sport to Q39 Q46(d) cinema to dance. For me, our culture is woven into our best-known dance the samba. This dance has strong Q38c African roots and is popular the whole world over, with people identifying it with Brazilian culture. I love the 25 samba at the Brazilian Carnival as it makes me feel so close to my national identity and culture. Clarissa De Souza
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When we won the 2010 world cup, I was overwhelmed with pride to be Spanish. For Spaniards, sport, and in Q41 particular football, is a strong part of our culture. Two world famous teams are from Spain Real Madrid and Barcelona and we are also home to one of the best tennis players in the world, Rafael Nadal. The best thing about sport in Spain is that its not just about being in a team and competing, its something that everyone 30 enjoys. When I was a child, my family would all go out on a Sunday afternoon to play football. We would all thoroughly enjoy kicking the football around and playing together. Q40b Javier Pepillo
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For me, food is a very strong part of the United Kingdoms culture. For example, in England the dish toad in the hole is very popular. It doesnt contain toads and is in fact made of sausages cooked in Yorkshire pudding Q42(c) batter. If you go to Scotland, you can enjoy Cullen Skink, a thick Scottish soup made with smoked fish, potatoes Q42(b) Q42(a) 35 and onions. In Wales you can enjoy bara brith (fruit bread) and in Northern Ireland, boxty a type of potato Q43 pancake that is quite delicious. Each nation in the UK has its own unique culture, and the foods eaten by each nations people are a very strong part of their cultural heritage. Dan Slee
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Im from Morocco and even though its my home country, I dont think Im being too biased when I say that Q44 our culture is particularly warm and generous. This generosity is closely connected to food and for us, a family 40 meal symbolises the sharing within a family. At such a meal, the main dish is placed in the centre of the table Q42(d) and everyone eats from it together. We enjoy the most delicious sweets too, for example, gazelles horns which are made of pastry! And no meal or day in Morocco is complete without lots of glasses of hot, sweet Q46(c) mint tea. Hajar Ziane
DIFFICULT SECTION
B2
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Reading Passages booklet for Part A.
ALL-IN-ONE (Vol.1)
Set B
PART B2
Read Text 3 and answer questions 48-57 on pages 1-2 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B2. Text 3
The Emigrants Letter was written in 1910 in the style of someone speaking in colloquial English common to the south of Ireland at the beginning of the last century.
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If Katey is courted by Patsey or Mick, Q54c Put a word in for me with a big piece of stick, Q48c Dont kill Patsey outright, he wouldnt have a chance, 20 Q48d But Mickeys a rogue you should murder at once; For Katey might think as the longer she waits Q55 A boy in the hand is worth two in the States: Q57 And shell promise to honour, to love and obey Some crook thats roaming around Creeshla today. 25
The liner was owned by the Allan Line, a shipping company which had transatlantic ships/ocean liners that transported immigrants. Emerald Isle = Ireland Q53 Donegal is one of the 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland.
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Good-bye to you Dan, theres no more to be said, And I think the salt waters got into me head, Q50(b) For it drips from me eyes when I remember, The friends and the girl Im leaving behind; Q49 Oh, Danny, shell wait; when I bid her good-bye, There was just the sign of a tear in her eye, And a break in her voice when she said, You might stay, But Im praying youll come back to old Creeshla some day. William Percy French
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Source: adapted from the poem The Emigrants Letter, c.1910 by William Percy French (1854-1920)
* The version of the poem featured on pages 6-7 is written in modern English. If you would like to read
the original version of this poem, search online for Percy French or check in your local library.
Read Text 4 and answer questions 58-64 on pages 3-5 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B2. Text 4
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[2] A second bus takes her to the metro, where she transfers twice more, needing three different trains and another bus to reach her office in northwest 10 Beijing, where she is the director of a successful company. Each day I spend four hours commuting, she says. It is exhausting and puts a lot of pressure on me. Q60(a) [3] Despite Beijings modern road system, driving 15 is not an option, with more than four million cars jostling on Beijings roads, according to the citys Traffic Management Bureau. Zhao tried to drive once, but she became quickly stuck in traffic. I was so worried about being late, she says, and I 20 havent tried to drive to work since. [4] This is what life is like for people who attempt to live and work in a megacity a city with more than 10 million inhabitants. And it seems there are more people trying to do this than ever before. In 25 fact, in 2007, for the first time in history more people were living in cities than in rural areas. Sixty years ago there were only two megacities: New York/Newark and Tokyo. Today there are 22, mostly in the developing countries of Asia, Africa 30 and Latin America. [5] In developed countries, cities have been growing rapidly since modern working practices removed the need for farm labourers. Today, an average three out of four people in these countries 35 are already living in urban areas. Whats more, this trend, which began 200 years ago, is now Q63 accelerating and spreading to developing countries around the globe.
increases as residents find that they have more money to spend. That is already happening in 80 Brazil, where more than 600 additional vehicles hit Sao Paulos roads every day. According to Dr Marcel Solimeo, chief economist of the citys Commercial Association, this is because housing is further away, and jobs are concentrated in the 85 city centre. [10] Some city authorities try to improve public transport to deal with rising numbers of commuters, but building new transport systems in old cities can take time. In China, authorities have taken a 90 different approach by creating entirely new, inland Q61 cities from scratch. Fortunately, China has a strong rate of economic growth and can afford to pursue these large-scale building programmes, which help move millions of rural residents into brand new 95 cities. [11] Back in Beijing, one of Chinas older urban spaces, people like Zhao do find something to enjoy about modern city life. One great thing about living in Beijing is the improved status it gives me, 100 Zhao says. My friends back home think Im amazing to survive the hectic pace of life here. Theyre really impressed.
[12] Zhaos friends comment raises a question: will it be possible to live in the megacities of 105 tomorrow? Experts point to cities like Lagos in Nigeria that dont seem to work because of a lack of basic services. But for every Lagos there is a Q59(c) Tokyo. Though the residents there are squeezed into a relatively small area, the city consistently worlds 110 ranks near the top in surveys of the Q59(d) most liveable places. This may be due to its near-faultless transport system, one of the most impressive and efficient ever built. Many residents and visitors talk enthusiastically about the ease with which they can 115 explore the city. You can be anywhere in Tokyo within an hour, says Mami Ishikawa, a university student. [13] Undeniably, Tokyo has its challenges: high costs, dense living and traffic jams for those brave 120 enough to drive. Maybe so. But to someone like Bala Singh who has to line up each day in Mumbai just to get water, those problems probably would not seem particularly important.
Source: adapted from Harry Bruinius Megacities of the world: a glimpse of how well live tomorrow, 5 May 2010 This article first appeared in The Christian Science Monitor (www.CSMonitor.com).