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PART A
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART A
Reading Passages
1 hour 30 minutes
(for both Parts A and B)
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.
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(2)Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on the appropriate pages of the Part A
Question-Answer Section and the Part B Question-Answer Section which you are going to
attempt upon the announcement of the start of the examination.
(3) Enter your answers in the Question-Answer Section in the correct spaces provided. Answers
written in the margins will not be marked.
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(4) 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.
(5) Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied upon request. You need to write your Candidate
Number and mark the question number box.
(6) Put down your pen and stop work altogether upon the ‘Time is up’ announcement. No extra
time will be given to students for filling in the question number boxes.
(7) The Question-Answer Section (for the compulsory Part A and for the Part B you attempted) will
be collected at the end of the examination.
lNSTRUCTIONS FOR PART A
Attempt ALL questions in Part A. Each question carries ONE mark unless otherwise stated.
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PART A
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-19 on pages 1-4 of the Question-Answer Section for Part A.
Text 1
Can broadcast TV compete with online streaming?
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[1] ‘No one watches television any more’ – so goes the claim. The fact is television
is possibly just as popular as always but TV viewing just isn’t the same any more. The
evidence: just go online and you’ll find everyone excitedly discussing a hit show’s newest plot twist. Furthermore,
you’ll find a great number of viewers bragging with obvious pride that they’ve stayed up all night to binge-watch an
entire season.
[2] Yet, standard TV ratings keep going down despite people’s eagerness to watch their favourite shows. This is true
for all age groups, and especially so for teens and the younger millennials. Among the latter, only 40 percent watch
actual TV, while teens (the 16- to 19-year olds) spend less than 25 percent of their screen time in front of the telly.
Attached to their smart devices, young people naturally choose online streaming as it lets them watch shows anytime,
10 anywhere. They are (a) likely to turn on their television sets.
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[3] This sounds like bad news for TV studios as much of their operations are funded by ads. With fewer viewers, what
advertisers would want to spend money on traditional TV advertising? In response, they are reaching out to youths
through transmedia storytelling. This means that the TV show is not a story on its own, but part of a bigger story that is
also contained in other media, such as movies, comics and games. The Marvel show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a successful
15 example of how this formula is used. Its characters and plots are part of a bigger story formed by the Avengers movies
and other Marvel comic books.
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[4] Meanwhile, there are also new ways of tracking and advertising to online (b) . As technology has made it easier
to watch TV in new ways, it has also made it easier to follow and record viewers’ viewing habits. Back in the golden
era of TV, networks measured how many people watched ‘live’ at the time of broadcast. With viewers moving away
20 from the box, standard TV ratings can no longer show the actual number of viewers. For this, online streaming apps
have been developed to track all viewings. They record the videos watched – plus the time, location, device used and
much (c) – all useful pieces of information to advertisers.
[5] But what about privacy? Don’t app users feel strange about their personal data being collected, shared and
possibly used for profit-making? Maybe people have got used to this, which is all too common in this Internet age.
25 Actually, what matters to them most is that they can enjoy the convenience and rewards the apps offer.
[6] So do people still sit down in front of their TV sets and watch live shows? Yes, they do. There’s still the fear of
spoilers that take away the fun of watching something by telling you what is going to happen in advance. If you waited
several days before watching a football match or a mystery show, you would probably have found out what was going
to happen from others.
30 [7] Broadcast viewing has never been so urgent in this age of online sharing. The web brings TV to your smartphone,
but it also puts your friends’ social media conversations at your fingertips. Often, without warning, someone will
mention the match score, the name of the murderer, etc. So people continue to watch broadcast TV, in part to avoid
spoilers, and in part from FOMO – ‘Fear Of Missing Out’. For now, broadcast TV keeps hanging on.
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[8] Anne: If I love a TV series, I get impatient to see what happens next. Broadcast TV is fun, especially with a big
35 screen TV – who would want to strain their eyes staring at a little phone screen?
[9] Colin: I agree, plus the big screen lets you watch with friends and family – the way it should be.
[10] Henry: I’m all for delayed watching. If a TV show is good, I’ll wait until the season is over and then stream the
series online to watch it in one go. It is awesome!
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PAPER 1
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PART B1
B1
EASY SECTION
PRACTICE PAPER • Unit 1
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART B1
Reading Passages
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Students who choose Part B1 should attempt all questions in this part. Each question carries ONE mark unless otherwise stated.
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PART B1
Read Text 2 and answer questions 20-33 on pages 5-7 of the Question-Answer Section for Part B1.
Text 2
A wicked good time
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[1] It’s a big hit on Broadway and in the West End, and has won countless fans worldwide since it was first performed
over ten years ago. Now you can see it in Hong Kong.
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[2] The musical Wicked is based on a 1995 book of the same name. It was written by Gregory Maguire and adapted for
Broadway by Winnie Holzman, with music by Stephen Schwartz. The book itself is an imagined backstory to The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s book published in 1900, and the 1939 film adaptation, The
Wizard of Oz.
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[3] In The Wizard of Oz, a farm girl, Dorothy, goes on a journey through a magical land named Oz. She discovers
many things and the story’s climax is the death of her enemy in Oz, the Wicked Witch of the West.
[4] This is where Maguire’s story comes in. It then jumps back in time to show the witch’s life as Elphaba, an
10 unpopular but talented young woman with magical powers. Wicked is the story of her friendship with blonde, popular
Galinda – before Galinda becomes Glinda the Good Witch, and Elphaba becomes her enemy, the Wicked Witch. In this
story, Dorothy only appears onstage for a few moments.
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[5] This exciting story includes both humour and horror, and explores the complex relationship between Elphaba
(played here by Jacqueline Hughes) and Galinda (Carly Anderson), which also changes the way audiences view the
15 Wicked Witch. Their roles require strong acting – and even stronger singing. Both actresses perform brilliantly, even in
the opinion of regular theatre-goers who usually prefer the famous original Broadway cast.
[6] As Hong Kong’s performance is a minor production, it is smaller in scale and less polished than the one on Broadway.
The detailed set and costumes cannot match those of the original. Those who have seen the Broadway version may feel
let down. Luckily, most of the audience will not. If you have nothing to compare it to, you will certainly not feel
20 disappointed.
[7] Since giving dark new backstories to old tales has become so common, Wicked may not feel as fresh and original
as it did ten years ago. It is still sharply written and wickedly clever, though, with catchy songs, such as ‘Defying
Gravity’ at the end of Act One. For all this and more, do yourself a favour and catch it while you have the chance to see
it here in Hong Kong.
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Read Text 3 and answer questions 34-39 on page 8 of the Question-Answer Section for Part B1.
Text 3
Film Magic Festival
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Come see your favourite films after class!
Possible schedule below – Feedback welcome
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Sunday – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (action | comedy | horror)
Monday – 10 Cloverfield Lane (sci-fi | thriller)
Tuesday – Ghostbusters (horror | comedy)
Wednesday – Trolls (musical | adventure | animation)
Thursday – Star Trek Beyond (adventure | sci-fi)
Friday – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (adventure | fantasy)
Saturday – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (action | fantasy | sci-fi)
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Jackie
Fans of Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice will love the zombie version! The film also
makes fun of the BBC television adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
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Ned
15 My friends, who love everything Harry Potter, all gave a big thumbs up to Fantastic Beasts. I didn’t
like the original series, so I didn’t expect to enjoy this. However, it was a pleasant surprise!
Betty
I love the Star Trek films, but this one’s boring. They didn’t try very hard to think of a good villain.
Aaron
20 Trolls is good – especially the way it includes pop songs.
[word count: 173/all inclusive]
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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
PART B2
B2
DIFFICULT SECTION
PRACTICE PAPER • Unit 1
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART B2
Reading Passages
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Students who choose Part B2 should attempt all questions in this part. Each question carries ONE mark unless otherwise stated.
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PART B2
Read Text 4 and answer questions 40-59 on pages 9-12 of the Question-Answer Section for Part B2.
Text 4
Pop culture’s big world
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[1] Potterheads. Sherlockians. Trekkies. Who are these people? They’re not just fans of Harry Potter, Sherlock
Holmes and Star Trek, respectively. More specifically, they are members of fan communities. There are many
communities like these, for books, movies, TV shows, comics, celebrities and every other kind of pop culture. If
something has fans, those fans probably have a community.
[2] Such communities are sometimes referred to as ‘fandoms’. ‘Fandom’ refers to the people interested in a specific
fictional world, such as ‘the Star Wars fandom’. They are the people who always see the movies and buy the related toys
and other products. But they are more than just a group of consumers – they’re a creative community. They spend a lot
of time enjoying their favourite fiction, then more time thinking about it, talking about it and writing about it. There’s
‘fanfic’, fiction written by fans, using the original characters or setting; ‘fanvids’, videos made using clips from the
10 original; ‘fanart’ – well, you get the idea.
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[3] Take the case of Harry Potter. Every day, fans around the world add to this story with fan-made writing, videos and
art. These stories develop new plots around the original story. They sometimes focus on characters who are not very
important, or create new ones. Some explore the world of Hogwarts – the magic school that Harry attends – while others
are set in a completely different place or time, such as Ancient Greece or future Japan.
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15 [4] These new, ‘unofficial’ Harry Potter stories are shared on social media and discussed in online forums. By sharing
their excitement, the thousands of fans create a community that is a source of creative ideas and even friendship.
[5] And that’s just online. Offline, fans dress up as their favourite characters and attend conventions to meet writers,
actors and fellow fans. The Internet has helped fan communities spread, but serious fans always bring their fan activities
into the real world. In fact, the very first creative fan community existed offline, before the online world existed. Late20 1800s fans of Sherlock Holmes wrote their own stories – fanfic based on the original stories. They mourned publicly
when the author, Arthur Conan Doyle, got rid of the famous detective because he was tired of his overexcited fans. As
it turned out, it was the same group of fans who later convinced Doyle to bring Holmes back to life in a new story.
[6] Fans have learnt their power, and when a TV show is cancelled, more often than not a small (or big) group of
committed fans would pressure the studio to bring it back. Star Trek was kept alive this way beyond the 1960s; we’re
25 still getting new Star Trek movies today.
[7] To avoid angering fans and to ensure their continued support, writers have begun creating storylines that cater
to fans’ likes. Notice how new Star Wars movies about new characters usually manage to include old fan favourites,
such as the robots R2-D2 and C-3PO. That’s an example of ‘fan service’. Another would be a happy ending that fans
want. In at least one case, fans have been given fan service after the work was released. Players of the video game Mass
30 Effect 3 were so angered by the game’s ending that the developer offered a new finale as a download.
[8] It may seem like a great thing for fans, but fan service can be a problem. If you always give fans what they want,
your fiction becomes predictable and boring.
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[9] Another source of controversy around the activities of fan communities is ‘shipping’, the practice of imagining
romantic couples that don’t exist in the original work. (The word is a shortening of ‘relationship’.) For example, some
35 Potterheads ‘ship’ Harry and Hermione. The fans argue that the two characters should fall in love, and pretend that they
do, even though they are only friends in the books. The focus on who dates whom is seen as silly, and it gives fandom
a bad name. It can also put pressure on the creators to follow fans’ visions instead of their own.
[10] On the other hand, some authors enjoy hearing from fans, and read fan message boards for inspiration. This is
helpful for the author, and exciting for fans. Some well-known authors also write fanfic based on others’ stories. Some
40 fanfic has even been published as entirely new books. For example, The Mortal Instruments, by Cassandra Clare, started
out as Harry Potter fanfic. As the story grew and the characters changed, with new names and a new location, it became
a completely new story. It is now a published book series with a movie adaptation.
[11] Original works like The Mortal Instruments prove that fandom is creative. Meanwhile, fandom doesn’t have
anything to prove to anyone. For the countless fans who don’t publish their own books, they’re just having a good
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
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QUESTION-ANSWER SECTION
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Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-19. (40 marks)
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2. According to paragraph 1, online postings show that …
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4. According to paragraph 2, what advantage does online streaming have over broadcast TV?
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5. Which of the following is dropping according to paragraph 2?
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television is still quite popular.
television is less and less popular.
people watch television in order to be social.
people think it is not cool to watch television.
the number of young people using online streaming
the number of people turning on their TV sets
the number of youths using smart devices
the number of youths watching shows
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6. What is a main source of income for TV networks mentioned in paragraph 3?
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B.
C.
D.
viewers
advertising
comic books
transmedia storytelling
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1. According to the title, what or who is posing a threat to broadcast TV?
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7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of transmedia storytelling?
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9. What does ‘the box’ (line 20) refer to?
10. i) What information do standard TV ratings give?
ii) Does the writer think these ratings are still useful for advertisers? Explain your answer.
11. List ALL the ‘viewing habits’ mentioned in paragraph 4 that online streaming apps track.
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8. Complete the short text below using information in paragraph 3. You may need to use more than one word
for some blanks.
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12. THREE words in paragraphs 2-4 are missing from the text. Write the missing words on the lines below.
(3 marks)
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14. What are ‘spoilers’ (line 27)?
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15. Based on the information in paragraph 7, name TWO kinds of people who still watch broadcast TV.
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ii) people who
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16. The following passage is a summary of paragraph 7. In three of the lines, there is ONE mistake. If you find
a mistake, underline the mistake and replace the word with one that expresses the correct idea. Write the
word in the space on the right. If there is no mistake, put a tick (✓) in the space. The first one has been done
for you.
(4 marks)
Summary
e.g.
Correction
Spoilers have become uncommon thanks to social media,
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where face-to-face TV discussions are carried out 24/7,
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making it harder to learn what happens on a show.
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As most people dislike knowing what will happen
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in advance, broadcast TV is not being watched.
common
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ii) What are the possible reasons given?
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13. i) According to paragraph 5, do people care about their personal data being collected?
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17. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or the information is Not Given according to
paragraphs 6 and 7. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement.
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i) No one bothers with TV viewing any more.
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ii) Most people enjoy streaming services through their TV set.
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to inform
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19. How is Henry’s attitude towards TV different from that of Anne’s and Colin’s? Answer by completing the
sentence below.
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Henry prefers
while Anne and Colin prefer
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PART B1
QUESTION-ANSWER SECTION
EASY SECTION
Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.
Read Text 2 and answer questions 20-33. (30 marks)
20. In which TWO places is the musical Wicked a big hit?
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21. When was Wicked first performed?
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more than a decade ago
in 1939
in 1995
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ii) Who wrote the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
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23. Match the titles (A-D) to the correct places on the timeline to show the order in which they were created.
Write the letters in the boxes.
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A. Wicked (musical)
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C. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (book)
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B. Wicked (book)
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24. Where does Dorothy live?
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B.
C.
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Oz
a farm
the West
a magical land
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25. i) Find a word in paragraph 3 that has a similar meaning to ‘high point’.
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ii) Find a word in paragraph 3 that has the opposite meaning to ‘friend’. Ans
26. How are Elphaba and Galinda different? Answer by completing the sentence below. Use only ONE word
for each blank. (2 marks)
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Elphaba is
while Galinda is
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27. Decide whether the following statements are True, False or the information is Not Given according to
paragraphs 3 and 4. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement.
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meaning?
A. adj – having a high chance of success
She is a strong candidate for the job.
B. adj – cannot be broken easily
Don’t stand on a chair that isn’t strong enough.
C. adj – having a lot of strength
This wrestler is very strong and hasn’t lost a match for over a year.
D. adj – very good at something
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The film has a very strong cast.
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29. i) Who were the lead actresses in the show the writer saw? Ans
ii) Did the writer enjoy their performances? Explain your answer with words used in paragraph 5.
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30. Which of the following correctly describes the show that the writer saw? Put a tick (✓) beside the correct
one(s), and a cross (✗) beside the incorrect one(s).
(4 marks)
i) There were funny moments.
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ii) There were scary moments.
iii) There was great singing.
iv) It featured the original Broadway cast.
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B.
C.
D.
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B
C
D
B
C
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B
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32. Where did the writer watch Wicked?
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B.
C.
D.
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costumes
story
cast
set
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in Hong Kong
on Broadway
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in Oz
33. Which of the following best describes the kind of writing in Text 2?
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B.
C.
D.
A
a proposal
a manual
a review
A
a debate
End of questions for Text 2
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31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a difference between the minor production and
Broadway production of Wicked?
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Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Reading)
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Read Text 3 and answer questions 34-39. (10 marks)
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34. What is the name of the event being promoted?
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35. What time of day does the week-long event take place?
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36. Which film(s) …
i) do/does not show real actors?
(1 mark)
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37. What is the name of the author mentioned in Text 3?
38. Who has given negative feedback about the films picked?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ned
Betty
Aaron
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Jackie
A
B
C
D
39. Match each of the following statements to one of the films mentioned. Write the name of the film under the
correct speech bubble.
(3 marks)
A. You don’t have to
be a fan of the series to
enjoy this one.
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B. I love stories told
with a lot of singing,
so this seems to be my
perfect choice!
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C. They say it’s a take
on the book and the
BBC version, and that
got me into it.
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ii) is/are scary?
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PRACTICE PAPER • Unit 1
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART B2
QUESTION-ANSWER SECTION
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B2
DIFFICULT SECTION
40. Who are ‘Sherlockians’ (line 1)?
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41. Name TWO types of fictional content mentioned in the introduction that inspire fan communities.
(2 marks)
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42. Find a word for ‘fan communities’ used in paragraph 2.
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B.
C.
D.
They write their own stories.
They make their own videos.
They buy toys and other products.
They sometimes create new characters.
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44. i) What is ‘fanart’ (line 10)?
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A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
ii) Which of the following is an example of ‘fanart’ (line 10)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a movie poster
a drawing of the artist’s pet
a fan’s drawing of Harry Potter
a soundtrack from a Star Trek film
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45. Which fan community does the writer use as an example in paragraph 3?
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46. What do ‘others’ (line 13) refer to?
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Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.
Read Text 4 and answer questions 40-59. (42 marks)
Notes
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47. Name THREE settings of the fan-made writing by Potterheads mentioned in paragraph 3.
(3 marks)
i)
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ii)
iii)
48. Complete the summary below based on the information in paragraphs 2-5. Use ONE word only to complete
each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct.
(7 marks)
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communities provide many ways for fans to share their (i)
fictional worlds. They connect on the Internet through social
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(iii)
and online forums to make new (iv)
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(v)
and
ideas for fan-made creations. Offline, they enjoy going to conventions
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cosplaying as their favourite (vi)
and (vii)
writers,
actors and members of the fandoms.
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49. Which word in paragraph 5 could be replaced by the phrase ‘in the real world’?
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50. When was the earliest known fanfic written?
51. Match the events (A-D) mentioned in paragraph 5 to the correct places on the timeline to show the order in
which they happened. Write the letters in the boxes.
(4 marks)
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A. Fans were unhappy.
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C. Sherlock came back to life.
B. Sherlock Holmes died.
D. Doyle grew tired of Holmes fans.
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(ii)
about
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Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Reading)
52. The writer uses the continuation of the Star Trek franchise to demonstrate fans’ …
A.
B.
C.
D.
negativity.
influence.
creativity.
passivity.
A
B
C
D
53. According to paragraph 7, why do writers sometimes change storylines?
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54. i) What are the names of the robots in the Star Wars movies mentioned in the text?
(2 marks)
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ii) Why are they included in the new Star Wars movies, according to the writer?
(1 mark)
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55. Complete the movie producer’s memo below by filling in the blanks with details from paragraph 7.
Use ONE word for each blank.
(5 marks)
Subject: Meeting fan expectations
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Target: To ensure profit and continual fan support through fan (i)
release of work
 Case study 1:
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new (ii)
A
 Case study 2:
Mass Effect 3 ‒ a (iv)
before/after
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‒ the new movies that feature new characters
 Strategy:
 Strategy:
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✓Appearances by old (iii)
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✓ Offer an alternative (v)
favoured by fans taken from the original
for players to download
movie
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56. Who does ‘you’ in line 31 refer to?
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57. In the example of Harry Potter ‘shipping’, what are Harry and Hermione doing?
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Notes
Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Reading)
All answers
58. Based on the information in paragraphs 7-10, decide whether the following statements are True, False or
the information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement.
(3 marks)
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i) Fans of Mass Effect 3 were happier with the new ending.
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ii) The writer thinks that letting fans influence what happens in stories
can make them less interesting.
iii) The Mortal Instruments was originally written as a screenplay.
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59. In your opinion, do fan communities have a positive or negative effect on pop culture? Give a reason for
your answer.
(2 marks)
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Notes
HKDSE
ENG LANG
PAPER 2
Please stick the barcode label here.
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
PRACTICE PAPER • Unit 1
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2
2 hours
(for both Parts A and B)
Candidate Number
INSTRUCTIONS
(1)
Enter your Candidate Number in the space provided
on this page after you hear the announcement of the
start of the examination.
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(2)
There are two parts (A and B) in this practice paper.
Answer Part A and ONE question from Part B.*
(3)
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this
Question-Answer Book. Answers written in the
margin will not be marked.
(4)
Do not use your real name in answering any of the
questions. If names are provided in the question,
you must use those names. If no name is provided
and you wish to use a name to identify yourself, then
use ‘Chris Wong’. If you need to use names for other
characters in the composition not specified by the
question, you may use any names of your own
choosing, such as Mary, Peter, Wai Yee, Mr Smith, Ms
Young, etc. You may lose marks if you do not follow
these instructions.
A
(5)
You are reminded of the importance of clear
handwriting and the need for planning and
proofreading.
(6)
You can plan your work on separate rough-work
sheets. These will not be marked.
(7)
Note that a list of useful words and phrases is given
with each question. The information is for reference
only. You need not use the words and phrases in your
writing.
(8)Put down your pen upon the ‘Time is up’
announcement. Candidates will not be given extra
time to stick on the barcode labels, or filling in the
question number boxes.
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here are four questions in Part B of this practice paper. In the Hong Kong
Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, there are eight questions
in Part B and you need only answer ONE question from that part.
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Part A
Language
Organization
Content
Part B
Language
Organization
TOTAL
Notes
Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
You have two hours to answer Question 1 and ONE question from Part B.
Part A (10% of the subject mark)
1.Write 160-180 words on the topic below.
You went to a live performance of a famous entertainer. During the show, the entertainer found herself being
videotaped by a fan with a tripod and professional equipment. Below is a picture of the incident that has been
widely discussed online.
Please don’t!
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Write an email to your friend, Jasper. Briefly describe the incident, then give your opinion on the subject and provide
support for your stance.
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HELP
You may like to use the suggested writing plan on page 15 to help write your personal
email.
Useful words and phrases
age of sharing
cancel
concentration
consumer rights
copyright issues/infringement
delay
disrespect
distract others/audience members
disturb
do someone a favour
exclusive deal
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expensive tickets
five-star
go viral
helpless
illegal
included in the price
inconsiderate
lessen the enjoyment
overrun
penalty
performance
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personal use
promote
put someone in a bad mood
respect
rude behaviour
security
spoil
sponsors
tempting
the issue of rights
Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
Salutation/Greeting
Opening
Body
(address the person you are writing to; remember to follow the instructions, as specified in the
writing question)
(introduce/describe the incident)
(organize the information and express your views; start a new paragraph for each new idea)
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Closing
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(summarize your main points and end with a suitable remark)
Complimentary close
(use a suitable complimentary close; give your name as instructed, if applicable)
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Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
Use the
opening
sentences and
phrases given
on this page
in your
writing.
To:
jasper_w@hkmail.com
Subject:
Should fans do whatever they want if they have paid to see a performance?
Hey Jasper!
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Tell me what you think.
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Have you looked at the picture that has caused a stir online?
Notes
Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
Part B (15% of the subject mark)
Write 250-280 words on ONE of the following topics:
2. Learning English through Drama
ou are Sam. You have joined a class organized by the school’s English Drama Club. You have been offered a role in
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the club’s annual drama production. Write a personal email to your friend, Chris. Tell Chris about your drama class
and the annual production. Also, invite Chris to watch the drama production.
Useful words and phrases*
acting class
audition
musical/comedy/tragedy
body language
props and costumes
acting
backstage
chorus
drama teacher
free/complimentary tickets
front row seat
gain confidence
Got to dash!
Guess what?
How have you been?
How’s your summer
going?
casting
leading/minor role
rehearsal
tech crew
improve my English
It’s all go!
It’s great fun!
leading actor
learn the lines
performers
mime
writing a play script
put on a play
rehearse a number
rewarding/eye-opening experience
supporting cast
Talk to you later.
voice control
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*Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of useful vocabulary and language examples,
refer to the Appendices.
NEED
HELP
You may like to use the suggested writing plan below to help write your personal email.
*Check U1.12-U1.13 Salutation/Greeting
in Writing and • Use a friendly, informal greeting
Appendix 3 for:
•the formats to
Opening
use
(introduce the topic/subject)
•ideas, language
• Introduction: briefly state the purpose of writing, e.g. you may begin by inviting to Chris to the annual drama
choice and
production
content
Body
A
(organize your ideas in a logical order; start a new paragraph for each new idea)
• M
ain content*: (write two to three paragraphs) give details about your drama class and what you have learnt
in class; invite Chris to the annual drama production
• Conclusion: tell Chris what he needs to do to attend the production/why you would like him to attend
*Suggested content:
►Talk
►
►
►
►
►
about your drama class and the drama production and invite Chris to the production
Describe your drama teacher and what happens in class
Describe how the drama class has helped improve your English
Give more details about your production and tell Chris about your part in the play
Encourage Chris to see the production and give reasons
Conclude your email by telling Chris how to buy or get tickets for the production
Closing remark (write a suitable remark)
• As this is a personal email, you can end with a short, casual remark.
Complimentary close
(give your name as instructed, if applicable)
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Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
2. Learning English through Drama (p.17)
*You may use
the opening
sentences
and phrases
given on this
page in your
writing
OR
y ou may use
your own
words.
Dear ________________
How’s your summer going?
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We’re rehearsing a play
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My drama class is really great!
Notes
Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
3. Learning English through Poems and Songs
You are a member of the school’s Singing Club and you will be taking part in a performance with the club in the
coming month. Write a personal letter to your friend, Holly, and tell her about your club and your forthcoming
performance.
In your letter, talk about your experience at the club, as well as what you have learnt there, what song you will be
performing, etc.
Useful words and phrases*
backing singer
jazz/folk/pop/rap/rock ‘n’ roll/hip hop
lead vocalist
learn a number/song
melody
rendition
rhyme and rhythm
singing in tune
song lyrics/a piece of music
vocal/breathing techniques
voice projection
All the best
All’s well here …
club activities
club meetings
cover a song
exciting
follow one’s dream
great fun
Guess what?
How’s everything?
inspire
karaoke singing
keep in touch
runs the club
Take care and write soon.
time flies
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refer to the Appendices.
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HELP
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*Check U1.12-U1.13 Salutation/Greeting
in Writing and • Use a friendly, informal greeting
Appendix 3 for:
•the formats to
use
Opening
(introduce the topic/subject)
•ideas, language
choice and
•Introduction: state the purpose of your letter, i.e. to tell your friend, Holly, about the school’s Singing
content
Club and the forthcoming performance
Body
A
(organize your ideas in a logical order; start a new paragraph for each new idea)
•Main content*: (write two to three paragraphs) give details about the Singing Club, your experiences
at the club and what you have learnt there
• Conclusion: tell Holly about your forthcoming event with the Singing Club
* Suggested content:
►Why
you joined the Singing Club
more details about the club (who organizes it; when you meet; where)
►Talk about your experiences at the club (What do you do at the club? What songs do you sing?
Are they well received?)
►Tell Holly what you have learnt so far
►Tell Holly about the forthcoming performance
►Give
Closing remark (write a suitable remark)
• As this is a personal letter, you can end with a short, casual remark.
Complimentary close
(give your name as instructed, if applicable)
• Use a friendly, informal complimentary close
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Model essay
Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
3. Learning English through Poems and Songs (p.19)
*You may use
the opening
sentences
and phrases
given on this
page in your
writing
OR
y ou may use
your own
words.
Dear ________________
How are you?
The first day,
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You know how much I love music
Notes
Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
4. Learning English through Short Stories
o make reading short stories more fun, your English teacher has suggested your class pick a short story to perform as
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a musical. Write an email to your friend, Peter, to invite him to watch the musical. In your email, describe the story
you have chosen, what your part is, your experiences at the rehearsals, etc.
Useful words and phrases*
chorus line
opening night
tap dancing
comedy/tragedy/love story
co-star
costume fitting
learn a number/song
(dress) rehearsal(s)
special effects and make-up
stage lights
translate a short story into a musical
write song lyrics
break into roars of laughter
busy rehearsing
exciting
great fun
keeping my fingers crossed and
hoping that everything goes well
looking forward to
moved to tears
pick a story
sing and dance
sing/dance our hearts out
sing out of tune
starring
step on (sb.) foot
(an) unnerving
experience
*Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of useful vocabulary and language examples,
refer to the Appendices.
NEED
HELP
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You may like to use the suggested writing plan below to help write your personal email.
*Check U1.12-U1.13 Salutation/Greeting
in Writing and • Use a friendly, informal greeting
Appendix 3 for:
•the formats to
Opening
use
(introduce the topic/subject)
•ideas, language
• Introduction: state the purpose of your email, i.e. to invite your friend, Peter, to come to your performance
choice and
content
Body
A
(organize your ideas in a logical order; start a new paragraph for each new idea)
• M
ain content*: (write two to three paragraphs) give details about your musical, such as which short
story it is based on; talk about the rehearsals; invite Peter to watch the musical
• Conclusion: tell Peter about the performance time and venue
* Suggested content:
►Talk
about the musical and how it first got started
Peter about the short story that the musical is based on
►Describe what happened/happens at the rehearsals
►Tell Peter about your role in the musical
►Give the performance time and venue and invite Peter to the performance
►Tell
Closing remark
(write a suitable remark)
• As this is a personal email, you can end with a short, casual remark.
Complimentary close
(give your name as instructed, if applicable)
• Use a friendly, informal complimentary close
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Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
4. Learning English through Short Stories (p.21)
*You may use
the opening
sentences
and phrases
given on this
page in your
writing
OR
y ou may use
your own
words.
Dear ________________
How are you?
Rehearsals are great fun.
I’m playing
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Recently, we’ve been reading short stories in our English lessons.
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Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
5. Learning English through Popular Culture
our friend, Alex, often feels lonely and bored. You are an active member of the Youth Club, an activities club that
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caters for the interests of young people. You think Alex would enjoy the Youth Club too. Write an email to Alex
describing the benefits you have experienced since joining the Youth Club. Tell Alex about the changes in your life
since you joined the club, and the things you did/do, and give reasons why you think he should join the club too.
Useful words and phrases*
art jamming
Cantopop/K-pop/rap/hip-hop
jamming session
leather/cooking/ceramics workshop
online/computer games
social media chat groups
sports and games: skateboarding/archery/kayaking/mountain biking/hiking/rock-climbing/rope-skipping/
dodgeball
activities coordinator
come and join us
cozy and warm
feel uneasy among strangers
get to know the club
hang out
learn social skills
make new friends
membership
new art forms
no pressure to join
one-of-a-kind
relaxed and friendly
*Vocabulary related to the specified Elective printed in bold. For a full listing of useful vocabulary and language examples,
refer to the Appendices.
NEED
HELP
You may like to use the suggested writing plan
below to help write your personal email.
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*Check U1.12-U1.13 Salutation/Greeting
in Writing and • Use a friendly, informal greeting
Appendix 3 for:
•the formats to
Opening
use
(introduce the topic/subject)
•ideas, language
•Introduction: state the purpose of your email, i.e. to invite your friend Alex to join the Youth Club
choice and
content
Body
A
(organize your ideas in a logical order; start a new paragraph for each new idea)
• M
ain content*: (write two to three paragraphs) tell Alex the benefits of joining the club; the things
you did/do; the changes that took place in your life; invite Alex to give it a go
•Conclusion: talk about how joining the Youth Club can help Alex overcome his loneliness and beat
boredom; offer to take Alex to the Youth Club
* Suggested content:
►Tell Alex
that you understand what he is going through
about your experiences at the Youth Club and explain why you think joining the club
can help overcome one’s loneliness and boredom
Talk about why and how you joined the Youth Club
Talk about club activities and any other interesting information
Tell Alex about the various benefits of joining
Explain to Alex again why joining the club is a good idea for him
Offer to take Alex to the Youth Club
►Talk
►
►
►
►
►
Closing remark (write a suitable remark)
• As this is a personal email, you can end with a short, casual remark.
complimentary close
(give your name as instructed, if applicable)
• Use a friendly, informal complimentary close
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Unit 1 • Practice Paper (Writing)
5. Learning English through Popular Culture (p.23)
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OR
y ou may use
your own
words.
Hi ________________
How’s it going?
I want to tell you about something that’s changed my life – my local Youth Club.
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*You may use
the opening
sentences
and phrases
given on this
page in your
writing
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