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(iii) off the man's finger, the bear has to go but the man is still not ready to make
that decision. Harrison aims to support owners of exotic pets, and (iv) that with
time they see that an exotic pet is a drain on their resources and is dangerous too. This is often the point when
16. Give TWO examples of the practical help that Harrison provides to owners of exotic pets. (2 marks)
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17. Fill in the missing word(s) describing how Harrison felt about keeping wild animals in the past. Choose an answer
from the ten options given below. Write the answer in the space provided. Only FIVE options can be used.
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example, a large farm in a place that has an ideal climate for growing fruit is going to be a far more
67. Which word best describes how the writer feels when he writes 'It's maddening' (lines 56-57)?
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69. Why does the writer mention Rich Pirog's research in paragraph 7? (2 marks)
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(5) Do not use your real name in answering any of the questions.
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specified by the question, you may use names such as Mary,
Peter, Mr Smith, Ms Young, etc. You may lose marks if you do
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PARTB
For questions 2-9, choose ONE question and write about 400 words in the space provided on pages 6-8. Indicate which
question you are going to attempt in the question number box on page 6.
You are a member of your school's Basketball Team. Today you took part in a basketball competition against
a neighbouring school. During the match, several players were sent off. Write a diary entry about what happened.
You are helping to organise a school trip to watch a performance of the Shakespeare play Macbeth. The play is being
performed as part of the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and tickets for students cost $40. Write an email to parents to
inform them about the trip. In the email, explain that the trip is voluntary and open to all students, mention the benefits
of attending the event and provide any other details you think are important for parents to know.
You work at the SPCA in the animal welfare division. You have been asked to give a speech to a group of secondary
students about respect for animals. In the speech, explain what respect for animals means, include recent examples
of animal cruelty that you have read about in the newspaper, and suggest what can be done to change people's attitudes
towards animals. Write the speech.
You are the chairperson of your school's Debating Club and you are writing a speech to give at the start of this year's
annual debate competition. In the speech, introduce the competition, reflect on how the competition has changed over
the years, wish the competitors well and end with thanks to the organisers.
You work as a personal assistant. Your boss has noticed that many employees are spending an inappropriate amount
of time on social networking sites during office hours and has asked you to write an article for the company newsletter
about the problem. In the article, write about the issue and how it affects work performance, and give employees
guidelines about when it is permitted to use the Internet for personal use.
These days, it is becoming more common to see graffiti on our streets. Some graffiti artists such as Banksy and the
King of Kowloon have even become famous. Write an article for an online youth magazine questioning whether
graffiti is art or crime. Conclude the article with your own opinion. Give your article a suitable title.
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8. Learning English through Poems and Songs
You are doing a work experience placement as a teaching assistant in a primary school. Today was Poems and Songs
Day at the school. Write a letter to your grandmother in Canada telling her about the day. In your letter, write about
what happened, how the students reacted and whether or not you think the day was a success.
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PART A
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. All candidates
should attempt ALL tasks in Part A. In Part B, you should
attempt either Part B1 (easier section) OR Part B2 (more
difficult section). Candidates attempting Parts A and B2 will
be able to attain the full range of levels, while Level 4 will be
the highest level attainable for candidates attempting Parts A
and B1.
(2) Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on the
appropriate pages of Part A Question-Answer Book and both
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(3) Write your answers clearly and neatly in the spaces provided
in the Question-Answer Books. Answers written in the
margins will not be marked. You are advised to use a pencil
for Part A.
(4) All listening materials will be played ONCE only.
(5) Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request.
Write your Candidate Number and mark the question number
on each sheet.
(6) The rough-work sheets provided are for you to take notes.
They will be collected separately and will not be marked.
(7) No extra time will be given to candidates for filling in the
question number boxes after the 'Time is up' announcement.
(8) The two Question-Answer Books attempted by candidates
(one for Part A and one for Part B) will be collected together
at the end of the examination.
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Part A
Situation
Cameron Lam is an employee at a game shop called Mastermind. You are going to hear four recordings of Cameron
talking to his boss and other people at the shop.
In Part A, you will have a total of four tasks to do. Follow the instructions in the Question-Answer Book and on the
recording to complete the tasks. You will find all the information you need in this Question-Answer Book and the
recording. You now have two minutes to familiarise yourself with Tasks 1-4.
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Task 1 (14 marks)
Cameron is talking to a customer at the shop. Listen to their conversation and write the information in the spaces provided
in the return form. One has been done for you as an example.
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Task 2 (15 marks)
Cameron is talking to his boss, Amber, about updating the shop 's website. Listen to their conversation and fill in the missing
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PART A
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. All candidates
should attempt ALL tasks in Part A. In Part B, you should
attempt either Part B1 (easier section) OR Part B2 (more
difficult section). Candidates attempting Parts A and B2 will
be able to attain the full range of levels, while Level 4 will be
the highest level attainable for candidates attempting Parts A
and B1.
(2) Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on the
appropriate pages of Part A Question-Answer Book and both
Part B Question-Answer Books.
(3) Write your answers clearly and neatly in the spaces provided
in the Question-Answer Books. Answers written in the
margins will not be marked. You are advised to use a pencil
for Part A.
(4) All listening materials will be played ONCE only.
(5) Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request.
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(6) The rough-work sheets provided are for you to take notes.
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(7) No extra time will be given to candidates for filling in the
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(8) The two Question-Answer Books attempted by candidates
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Part A
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talking to his boss and other people at the shop.
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recording to complete the tasks. You will find all the information you need in this Question-Answer Book and the
recording. You now have two minutes to familiarise yourself with Tasks 1-4.
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Task 1 (14 marks)
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Amber is asking Cameron to write up a notice for Mastermind staff about ordering games from a new supplier. Listen to
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