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Contents
Exercise 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Listening Comprehension (1) Listening Comprehension (2) Listening Comprehension (3) Listening Comprehension (4) Listening Comprehension (5) Listening Comprehension (6) Reading Comprehension (1) Reading Comprehension (2) Reading Comprehension (3) Reading Comprehension (4) Reading Comprehension (5) Reading Comprehension (6) Summary Cloze (1) Summary Cloze (2) Cloze Passage (1) Cloze Passage (2) Functions (1) Functions (2) Organisation of Ideas (1) Organisation of Ideas (2) Picture Composition (1) Picture Composition (2) Picture Composition (3) Short Writing (1) Short Writing (2) Short Writing (3)

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Dennis is reading some information about cats. Read it carefully and choose the best answers for the questions.

Cats were wild animals before they were tamed by humans. It is believed that cats have been connected with humans for at least 9,500 years. In ancient Egypt, cats were religious animals. The ancient Egyptians believed in animal worship. The Egyptian cats were sacred. Anyone who killed them would be put to death. Nowadays, we can still see some Egyptian cat mummies in Egyptian museums. In the old days, people kept cats because they ate mice. Cats have sharp claws and teeth to kill mice. They can hear sounds which are too weak for human ears. Cats can easily hear the sounds mice make and find out where they are. Cats can also see in near darkness. To help them sense better, cats have whiskers on their faces. Whiskers tell them the locations of things in the dark. Cats are also good at smelling, which also helps them find mice easily. Today, in most families, cats no longer need to use their sharp claws to catch mice. They are good companions for people. In fact, cats are the most popular pet in the world. Many people like to have cats as their companions. One of the reasons may be their cleanliness. Cats are clean and they like to be clean. They spend many hours licking their fur. And cats wont disturb you all the time because they sleep a lot. On average, they spend 13 to 14 hours sleeping each day.
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1. Why were cats sacred in ancient Egypt? A. They were mummies. B. They were wild animals. C. The Egyptians thought they were gods. D. The Egyptians thought they were medicine. 2. If a person killed a cat in ancient Egypt, he would be A. fined B. forgiven C. sent to prison D. put to death 3. Which of the following is NOT true about cats? A. They have sharp claws. B. They can see in near darkness. C. They can only hear loud sounds. D. They can smell very well. 4. In the last paragraph, what role does the writer think cats have nowadays? A. To be friends with human B. To catch mice C. To clean up D. To sleep all day 5. How does a cat use different parts of its body? Fill in A, B, C, D or E in each box. A. To sense in the dark B. To lick its fur C. To hear weak sounds D. To catch mice E. To see in near darkness (ii) (i)
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Why do people keep cats in their families now?

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Mock Paper 1
Instructions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. There are 8 pages in this test booklet. The test has Sections A to C. On the cover of the answer booklet, write your Name, Class and Class Number. Write all your answers in the answer booklet. For multiple choice questions, choose only ONE answer for each question. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the boxes in the answer booklet. Two or more answers will score NO MARKS.

Time Allowed for the Test:

Section A (Listening) : 15 minutes Sections B C (Reading and Writing) : 35 minutes

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Section A
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There are three parts in this section. In Part 1, you will hear a talk. In Part 2 and Part 3, you will hear a conversation. Write your answers in the answer booklet. For each part, you will have 30 seconds to study the questions in the answer booklet. The CD will be played only ONCE.

Section B
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Some children are reading the advertisements in the Cultural Centre. Read the advertisements carefully and choose the best answers for Questions 17-22.
Russian Wonders Date: 12th July, 20XX Time: 7:00 9:00 p.m. Mask-making Workshop Date: 4th July, 20XX Time: 10:00 11:30 a.m.

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Price: $120 for children; $240 for adults Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre
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Price: $50 (children); $100 (adults) Venue: Tsuen Wan City Hall Quota: 20 persons Mr. Zhu Yongwen, a famous maskmaker from Beijing, has experience in holding mask-making workshops in the UK, Canada and other countries worldwide. Happy Little World Date: 27th June, 20XX Time: 3:00 5:00 p.m.

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As it is the first time for the Royal Russian Circus to step on to the Hong Kong stages, the director of Royal Russian Circus, Mr. Grigori Ivanov, has specially put some Chinese magic 10 elements into the show. Maggies Little Bear Date: 27th June, 20XX Time: 5:00 6:30 p.m.
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Price: $180 for children; $250 for adults Venue: City Hall As darkness draws in, the teddy bear in Maggies bedroom comes to life and plays with her. When they get tired, they fall asleep. In their dream, they experience an extraordinary and unforgettable adventure.
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PUPPET SHOW

Price: $300 Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre In this puppet show, you can enjoy laughing when you see the troublesome donkey, the careless elephants and the dancing monkeys. Come and join us and you will be brought to a world of wonders.
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17. Johnny is an outgoing boy and he likes circus shows very much. Which of the following programmes is ideal for him? A. Russian Wonders B. Mask-making Workshop C. Maggies Little Bear D. Happy Little World Sammy is interested in artworks and traditional Chinese culture. Which of the following programmes is good for him? A. Russian Wonders B. Mask-making Workshop C. Maggies Little Bear D. Happy Little World Mrs. Chan is choosing a show for her daughter. She wants to go with her but her budget is $500. Which of the following programmes is NOT suitable for them? A. Russian Wonders B. Mask-making Workshop C. Maggies Little Bear D. Happy Little World Andrew has a dinner appointment at 6:00 p.m. on 27th June. However, he really wants to watch a show on that day. Which of the following is the most suitable choice for him? A. Russian Wonders B. Mask-making Workshop C. Maggies Little Bear D. Happy Little World Which of the following is TRUE? A. The Royal Russian Circus has performed in Hong Kong before. B. Zhu Yongwen comes from the UK. C. Maggies teddy bear can speak and walk. D. There are real animals in Happy Little World. What might people say after watching each show? Match their comments with the names of the shows. Write A, B, C or D in the boxes. Names of the Shows What People Might Say (i) Russian Wonders A. The dream wasnt that exciting. (ii) Mask-making Workshop B. The elephants are hilarious! (iii) Maggies Little Bear C. The Chinese tricks spice up the show! (iv) Happy Little World D. I never knew mask-making could be this easy! (i) (ii) (iii) 3 (iv)
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