6B

HONG KONG

ATTAINMENT TEST

English

Pre-Secondary 1

Practice Paper 2

©Educational Publishing House Ltd 2011 1 Pre-S1 HKAT Practice Paper 2

Instructions:

  1. There are tenpages in this test booklet.
  1. The test has Sections A to C.
  1. On the cover of the Answer Booklet, write your Name, Date of Birth, Sex, Class and Class Number.
  1. Write all your answers in the Answer Booklet.
  1. 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

SectionsB – C (Reading and Writing):35 minutes


Section AListening(30 marks)

There are three parts in this section. In Part 1, you will hear a speech. In Part 2, you will hear a conversation and in Part 3, you will hear a conversation, too.Write all your answers in theAnswer Booklet. For each part, you will have 30 seconds to study the questions in the Answer Booklet. The recording will be played only ONCE.

Part 1(10marks)

Sandy is making a speech during the graduation ceremony. Listen carefully andanswer Questions 1–5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 2(10 marks)

Sandy is reporting some lost items at the Lost-and-Found Counter in a department store. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6–10. Youhave 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

Part 3(10 marks)

Sandy wants to join the English Movie Club.Peter is helping her fill in the application form.Listen carefully and complete the form. You have 30 seconds to study the form. You may start now.

Section BReading(40 marks)

Part 1(12 marks)

Hereis a page from a school’s English newspaper. Read the informationcarefully and choose the best answers for Questions 16–21.

KendallPrimary School Newsletter July Issue
Farewell to our Graduates!
20XX’s Graduation is just days away and July is the month to say goodbye! It is hard to believe that another academic year has come and gone. Our Primary 6 students are going to begin a new chapter of their livesin September; they will start their secondary education! It is certainly a bitter-sweet time as we say goodbye to our Primary 6 students, while at the same time we are very proud of them.
Let us send them our best wishes by joining the annual farewell party! Details of the party are:
Date: 21st July (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m.
Venue:School Hall
Except Primary 6 students of our school, who can join the party free of charge,other studentattendees will have to pay a fee of $30. You can also invite your parents to come and each of them will have to pay $50. The money will be spent on buying food and prizes for a lucky draw. In addition, each graduate will be given a farewell card and a pen at the party.
Lucky draw prizes:
1st Prize–Queenston USB drive 16GB
2nd Prize–T-zone W290 Earphones
3rd Prize–Capsule Laser Mouse
4th Prize–Citylife Cash Coupons
5th Prize–Luxury Music Box
6th Prize–Photo Album
7th Prize–Pixel Multi-colour Pen
8th Prize–Calendar
Pleaseregisteron or before 10th August by visiting our school website. Remember to select the type and number of tickets that you want before clicking ‘OK’. You will receive a phonecall from the school office about the fee payment.
  1. What does it mean by ‘Our Primary6students are going to begin a new chapter of their lives’?
  1. They will read a new book about life.
  2. They will write a chapter for a new book.
  3. They will start their secondary education.
  4. They will change their lifestyle.
  1. How often is the farewell party held?
  1. Every month
  2. Every year
  3. Every week
  4. Every half a year
  1. What is the purpose of the farewell party?
  1. To celebrate the end of the school year
  2. To let everyone have fun during the summer
  3. To say goodbye to graduating students
  4. To let attendees make new friends
  1. How much does each Primary 6 participant have to pay to join the farewell party?
  1. $0
  2. $30
  3. $50
  4. $80
  1. Which of the following willNOTtake place at the farewell party?
  1. A lunch
  2. A lucky draw
  3. A singing performance
  4. A farewell card presentation ceremony

21.What prizes can people win at the farewell party? Match the prizes with the pictures. Write A, B, C, D, E, F or G in the boxes on the Answer Booklet.

A. 1st prize

B. 2nd prize

C. 3rd prize

D. 4th prize

E. 5th prize

F. 6th prize

G. 7th prize

Part 2(12 marks)

Sandy is writing in her diary. Read her diary entries carefully, choose the best answers for Questions 22–25 and complete Question 26.

17thJuly, Sunday Cloudy
Dear Diary,
My best friend, Anna, is going to study in Australia this September. We have been friends since Primary 1. She was our monitor when I first knew her. Time flies! Now we are both graduates of our primary school.
Anna is a very cheerful girl. She is always the one who makes me happy when I am sad. She is the most supportive person I know. Whatever I do, she stands byme. Last month, when I had to have my tooth pulled out, she went to the dentist’s with me! I was no longer scared when she was with me.
I will miss her a lot. However, I wish her all the best in her further studies. I know she loves learning Englishvery much. I’m sure she can learn very quickly when she studies overseas. I will keep in touch with her by writing e-mails and letters. I hope our friendship can last forever!
22ndJuly, Monday Sunny
Dear Diary,
Yesterday I attended the school’s farewell party for graduates with my mum and dad. I felt a little tired today. Grandma also wanted to come but she was sick. We asked her to stay at home and take more rest. We visited her after the party and we will be visiting her again later today.
The farewell party was great. We played some games and enjoyed lots of food together. Not many students from other primary levels came to the party. Those at the party were mainly Primary 6 students and their parents. The highlight of the party was the lucky draw. I did not win any prizes but Anna won the first prize. Wow!
I have nothing to do while waiting for us to go and visit Grandma. Mum is cooking some chicken soup for Grandma now and Dad is reading the newspaper in the living room. Zappa is jumping up and down on my bed and scratching the side of it. I have told her not to doit but she does not listen to me. What a naughty little thing she is!
  1. In the first diary entry, what does ‘stand by’ mean?
  1. To ask somebody for help
  2. To support somebody
  3. To get to know somebody
  4. To smile at somebody
  1. Which of the following is NOT true about Anna?
  1. She is going to study abroad.
  2. She cheers Sandy up when she is sad.
  3. She won the first prize at the school’s farewell party.
  4. She was a prefect when Sandy first knew her.
  1. When did Sandy last see her grandmother?
  1. 17th July
  2. 19th July
  3. 21st July
  4. 22nd July
  1. Read the second diary entry. Zappa is Sandy’s .
  1. cat
  2. mother
  3. little sister
  4. grandmother
  1. Sandy is writing to her friend Joe. Help her finish it by using only ONEword for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.


Part 3(16 marks)

Sandy is reading some postersby the Community Service Group.Read them carefully and choose the best answers for Questions 27–34.

Make Your Summer Meaningful!

Have you started planning for your summer holidays? Here comes a suggestion by the Community Service Group! Let’s join the flag-selling programme for the elderly!

The Community Service Group will organise two flag-selling days, one on 10th July with another on 12th August. The funds raised will be spent on the building of acommunity centre for the elderly in Kwai Chung. Please sign up for this community service work with Miss Wong.

The Biggest Discount Ever!

The Community Service Group is going to organise a jumble sale of stationery on 5th August. The purpose of this charity event is to raise money for the orphans in Mainland China. You can come with your parents and buy your favourite stationery items, including pens, files and clips, at extremely low prices! If you want to volunteer to help with the running of the stalls, please contact Miss Lee, who is the teacher-in-charge of this jumble sale.

Stay Healthy During Summer!

Do you want to do some physical exercise and keep yourself fit and healthy this summer? How about joining the sponsored walk hosted by the Community Service Group? Mr Chan, our PE teacher, will lead us in a walk along the MacLehose Trail on 1st August.

To join this sponsored walk, please get a sponsorship form from Mr Chan. Make sure you get at least $100 sponsorship before you return the form on 15th July.

See you at the sponsored walk!

  1. How many flag-selling days are there in the summer holidays?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  1. According to the second paragraph, what will happen after the donated money is collected?
  1. The Community Service Group will organise two more flag-selling days.
  2. The students will sign up for more community service activities.
  3. A Community Centre will be built for the elderly.
  4. The elderly will visit Kwai Chung with the students.
  1. How can students join the flag-selling programme?
  1. By contacting the teacher-in-charge.
  2. By signing up online.
  3. By filling out a form.
  4. By getting some sponsorship.
  1. Which of the following will NOTbe sold at the jumble sale?
  1. Files
  2. Pens and pencils
  3. Hair clips
  4. Rulers
  1. The ______will be helped by the funds collected during the jumble sale.
  1. children and parents in Mainland China
  2. teachers in Hong Kong
  3. children without parents in Mainland China
  4. volunteers of the jumble sale
  1. Which physical exercise is suggested by the Community Service Group for the students?
  1. Riding bicycle
  2. Skipping
  3. Walking
  4. Running
  1. When will the sponsored walk be held?
  1. 10th July
  2. 15th July
  3. 1stAugust
  4. 12thAugust
  1. Which of the following students can join the sponsored walk?
  1. Tom who gets $120 sponsorship
  2. Amy who gets $80 sponsorship
  3. John who gets $90 sponsorship
  4. Jenny who gets $85 sponsorship


Section CWriting(30 marks)

  1. You joined a charity walk with your parents last Sunday.Based on the pictures below, write a diary entry about theday. Write about 80 words.

(a)(b)

sunny / country park / excitedfell down / hurt / bleed

(c)(d)

helper / treat / wound

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©Educational Publishing House Ltd 2012 1 Pre-S1 HKAT Practice Paper 2

6B

Hong Kong Attainment Test

English

(Pre-Secondary 1) Practice Paper 2

Answer Booklet

Name of Student:(English)

(中文)

Date of Birth:Sex:

Year Month Day

Class: Class No.:

For Teacher’s Reference

Testing Area / Section / Max. Marks / Marks obtained
Listening / A ( Part 1) / 10
A ( Part 2) / 10
A ( Part 3) / 10
Reading / B ( Part 1) / 12
B ( Part 2) / 12
B ( Part 3) / 16
Writing / C / 30
Total: / 100

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© Educational Publishing House Ltd 2012 Pre-S1 Practice Paper 2 Answer Booklet

Section AListening(30 marks)

Part 1(10 marks @ 2 marks)

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the below.

Sandy is making a speech during the graduation ceremony. Listen carefully and answer Questions 1–5. You have 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

  1. Which of the following did the teachers NOT teach their students to do?
  1. To recycle unwanted things
  2. To help the blind cross the road
  3. To protect the environment
  4. To be polite to others
  1. How do teachers help their students build their confidence?
  1. Scold them for their mistakes
  2. Ask them to do plenty of presentations
  3. Give them encouragement
  4. Buy lots of presents for their students
  1. What havethe students learnedthrough doing group projects?
  1. They have learned to talk over the phone.
  2. They have learned to complete the tasks.
  3. They have learned the importance of teamwork.
  4. They have learned to give presentations.
  1. According to Mr Wong, knowledge is important for the students’ ______.
  1. personal development
  2. high marks
  3. future career
  4. growth
  1. Which of the following subject teachers does Sandy want to thank?
  1. Chineseteachers
  2. Englishteachers
  3. Putonghuateachers
  4. Mathsteachers

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Part 2(10 marks @ 2 marks)

Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the below.

Sandy is reporting some loss items at the Lost-and-Found Counter in a department store. Listen carefully and answer Questions 6–10. Youhave 30 seconds to study the questions. You may start now.

  1. How many items hasSandy lost?

A.1

B.2

C.3

D.4

  1. Which of the following words can be used to describe the pair of trousers?

A.Blackand white

B.Blue with white spotted

C.Black and white checked

D.White

  1. How muchwas the pair of sandals?

A.$80

B.$100

C.$118

D.$180

  1. Why did Sandy buy the tie?

A.She bought it for her father’s birthday.

B.She bought it for the Christmas lucky draw.

C.She bought it because it was on sale.

D.She bought it for her grandfather.

  1. How will Sandy know when her lost items are found?

A.She will get an e-mail.

B.She will receive a phonecall.

C.She will get a letter.

D.She willget a contact number.

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Part 3(10 marks @ 2 marks)

Sandy wants to join the English Movie Club.Peter is helping her fill in the application form. Listen carefully and complete the form. You have 30 seconds to study the form. You may start now.

Go on to the next page

Section BReading (40 marks)

Part 1(12 marks @ 2 marks)

For Questions 16–21, write (A, B, C or D) in the .

16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21. (i) / (ii)

Part 2(12 marks @ 2 marks)

For Questions 22–26, fill in each blank with only ONE word.

22.
23.
24.
25.

26. (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

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Part 3(16 marks @ 2 marks)

For Questions 27–34, write (A, B, C or D) in the .

27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.

Section CWriting (30 marks)

35.

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