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Part A (43 marks)
Answer questions 1-27 using information from pages 1-3 of the Reading Passages booklet.
Write your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple-choice questions, choose the best
answer and blacken ONE circle only.
Read text 1 and answer questions 1-18.
1.
2.
In paragraph 1, how did Mary feel about Jamie’s future?
A. upset
B. angry
C. pessimistic
D. optimistic
A
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B
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C
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D
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Why did the writer find it difficult to imagine Jamie being a difficult kid? Give one
reason from the text.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3.
In line 7, ‘the wrong crowd’ refers to …
A. strangers.
B. thieves.
C. secondary schoolmates.
D. schoolmates with negative influences.
A
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B
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C
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D
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4.
Find a word in paragraph 2 that means the same as ‘widespread’.
5.
Put the events below in the correct order. Write (2-6) in the boxes provided. One has
been done as an example.
A street dancer invited Jamie to give it a try.
Jamie started stealing.
Jamie became a volunteer.
Jamie’s father left him and his mother.
1
Jamie saw a street dance performance.
Jamie was suspended from school.
6.
7.
Read lines 10-12. How does Mary now feel towards Jamie being suspended?
A. disappointed
A
B
C
B. sad
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C. furious
D. glad
D
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Why do you think Mary made Jamie volunteer at the local community centre?
To prevent him from ___________________________________________________
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8.
What does Jamie mean when he says, ‘There are no adequate words to describe how I
felt that night’ (line 15)?
A. There are not enough vocabulary words to express feelings.
B. There is no way for Jamie to express himself.
A
B
C
D
C. Jamie was amazed by the performance.
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D. Jamie does not know how to show his feelings.
9.
Who does Jamie thank for his change?
_____________________________________________________________________
10.
What does ‘It’ (line 22) refer to?
_____________________________________________________________________
11.
Find words from paragraph 5 that mean the same as the following: (3 marks)
(a) understood
(b) forced to leave
(c) motive
12.
Decide whether the following statements about Jamie are True, False, or the
information is Not Given. Put a tick () in the appropriate column. (5 marks)
Statement
True
False
NG
a) Jamie is now an expert in street dance.
b) Jamie feels that street dance makes him
lost.
c) Jamie’s conduct changed after he started
learning street dance.
d) Jamie’s school results improved after
learning street dance.
e) Jamie’s life changed positively because of
street dance.
13.
According to paragraph 6, what would Jamie have become before street dance?
_____________________________________________________________________
14.
Which word in paragraph 7 means the same as ‘turned … back on’ (in the title)?
_____________________________________________________________________
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15. When will Jamie graduate?
_____________________________________________________________________
16.
What is the writer’s profession likely to be?
_____________________________________________________________________
17.
This text …
A. is a story about how a teenager reformed
after learning street dance.
B. outlines the advantages of learning street
dance.
C. gives advice on how to handle rebellious
teenagers.
D. warns about the dangers of a difficult
childhood.
18.
A
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B
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C
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D
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Match the correct subheadings with the corresponding tips. Write the letter of the
subheading in the space provided. (one of the subheadings is NOT used) (4 marks)
Paragraph Numbers
Subheadings
Paragraphs 2-3 ___________
Paragraph 4
___________
A. A life-changing encounter
B. A rebel transformed
C. A dreadful childhood
Paragraph 5
___________
Paragraphs 6-7 ___________
D. A dangerous past
E. A bright future
End of Questions for Text 1
Read text 2 and answer questions 19-23.
19.
This text is taken from …
A. an advertisement.
B. a pamphlet.
C. a poster.
D. a feature article.
20.
Who wrote the text?
21.
This text was written for …
A
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B
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C
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D
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Students who are going to ________________________________________________
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22. What does ‘this’ (line 8) refer to?
_____________________________________________________________________
23.
According to paragraph 2, how can preparing well for the trip benefit students?
(3 marks)
(a)___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(b)___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
(c)___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
End of Questions for Text 2
Read text 3 and answer questions 24-27.
24.
Complete the following sentences. (2 marks)
Tip 2 reminds students to be (a) __________________ for different weather
conditions because changes in weather can be (b) __________________.
25.
Find another word in Tip 3 that means the same as the following:
(a) important
26.
27.
(2 marks)
(b) not serious
According to Tip 5, students should …
A. put travel guides in bookshelves.
B. throw away travel guides.
C. find history books in bookstores.
D. read history books.
A
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B
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C
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D
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Match the correct subheadings with the corresponding tips. Write the letter of the
subheading in the space provided. (one of the subheadings is NOT used) (4 marks)
Paragraph Nos.
Subheadings
Tip 1
___________________
A. Prepare for the change
Tip 2
___________________
Tip 3
___________________
Tip 5
___________________
B. Guard your health
C. Basic preparation
D. Learn about the past
E. Watch out!
End of Questions for Part A
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Part B – Answer EITHER B1 OR B2
B1 (46 marks)
Answer questions 28-43 using information from pages 3-4 of the Reading Passages booklet.
Write your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple-choice questions, choose the best
answer and blacken ONE circle only.
28.
Where is the writer of message ‘A’ living now?
___________________________________________________________________
29.
Complete the sentence below. (2 marks)
According to message ‘A’, otakus like a) _________________ hours in front of their
computers and b) _________________ with their online friends
30.
31.
Read message ‘B’ and decide if the following are true (T), false (F) or not stated (X).
Put appropriate symbols in the boxes below. (4 marks)
a)
The writer’s wife is in her mid-20s.
b)
The writer is married.
c)
There are many otakus in Japan.
d)
The writer’s nephews are teenagers.
Name TWO social problems in Japan mentioned in message ‘B’.
___________________________________________________________________
32.
According to message ‘C’, who are ‘NEETS’?
___________________________________________________________________
33.
According to message ‘D’, name TWO things that the writer found unacceptable
during his trip to Akihabara. (2 marks)
(1) __________________________________________________________________
(2) __________________________________________________________________
34.
Find words or expressions in message ‘D’ which are the opposite in meaning to the
following: (3 marks)
a) unpopular
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
b) normal
______________
c) lengthen my stay
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
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35. According to message ‘E’, what TWO things do otomes enjoy doing? (2 marks)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
36.
What does ‘We’ in line 32 refer to?
__________________________________________________________________
37.
Look at how ‘claimed’ is used in line 33 and decide which of the definitions below is
closest in meaning.
A.
to ask for money
A
B
C
D
B.
to get somebody’s attention
C.
to say that something is true
D.
to gain or win something
38.
According to message ‘E’, which of the following items can be found in Ikebukuro?
Circle more than three answers.
cafes / supermarkets / manga shops / hair salons / video game shops / stationery shops
39.
40.
Find words in message ‘F’ which mean the same as the following: (4 marks)
a)
spoiled
____________________
b)
name
____________________
c)
shocked
____________________
d)
strange
____________________
According to message ‘F’, name TWO things that otakus did when they learned Aya
Hirano had had boyfriends. (2 marks)
They torn up her ___________________ and sent her ______________________.
41.
What does the writer of message ‘G’ compare otakus to?
__________________________________________________________________
42.
Read the following replies and match each with ONE of the messages on pages 3-4 of
the Reading Passages booklet. Use each reply ONCE only. One has been done for you
as an example. (6 marks)
e.g.
While I agree Japan needs to encourage more young people to get
married and have children, I don’t think the otakus are to blame for the
ageing population.
Kit
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Just like what you said, I found true love with a fellow otaku. We
love sharing our interest in anime together.
Jane
I’ve also gone on a tour round Akihabara and I think it’s really a cool
place. It’s true that some people are a little unusual but I’m sure they
mean no harm.
James
It’s wonderful that you can be so open and enthusiastic about being an
otome. In Japan, some people still think that we’re weird.
Irene
You’re right. We shouldn’t encourage this unproductive lifestyle by
giving them support.
Simon
What they did to the actress was outrageous!
Helen
That’s true, some otakus do prefer the virtual world to reality. But
don’t be scared by them. Most otakus are polite and peaceful people
and would never dream of harming anyone.
Mark
43.
Complete the information summary below. Identify the writer’s connection with
otakus. Decide if the views expressed about otakus are generally positive or negative.
Quote ONE piece of evidence to justify your response. Some of the details have been
completed to help you. (15 marks)
Message
A
Writer’s connection with Japan
Attitude
otakus
towards
(a)
_______________________________________
(b)
_______________________________________
Supporting quote from the messages:
(c)___________________________________________________________
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Message
B
Writer’s connection with Japan
Attitude
otakus
towards
(d)
_______________________________________
Negative
_______________________________________
Supporting quote from the messages:
(e)___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Message
C
Writer’s connection with Japan
Attitude
otakus
towards
(f)
_______________________________________
(g)
_______________________________________
Supporting quote from the messages:
(h)___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Message
D
Writer’s connection with Japan
Attitude
otakus
towards
(i)
_______________________________________
(j)
_______________________________________
Supporting quote from the messages:
(k)___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Message
Writer’s connection with Japan
Attitude
otakus
towards
F
The writer teachers English in Japan.
(l)
Supporting quote from the messages:
(m)__________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Message
G
Writer’s connection with Japan
Attitude
otakus
(n)
_______________________________________
(o)
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Supporting quote from the messages:
There’s no need for people to worry about us – otakus in Japan.
End of Questions for Part B1
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B2 (57 marks)
Answer questions 44-55 using the information from the article on page 5-6 of the reading
passage booklet.
44.
Which word in verse 1 rhymes with ‘cares’ in line 5?
__________________________________________________________________
45.
In line 7, the poet says that ‘But when I turned thirteen it started to alter’. What is
another word for ‘alter’?
__________________________________________________________________
46.
Which one of the following words best fills the blank in line 9?
A. look
B. looks
A
B
C. looked
D. looking
C
47.
In line 11, there is ONE word missing. What is it?
___________________
48.
In line 16, there is ONE word missing. What is it?
___________________
49.
D
According to verse 4, what are THREE reasons the poet disliked high school?
(3 marks)
(a) _______________________________________________________________
(b) _______________________________________________________________
(c) _______________________________________________________________
50.
According to verse 5, how did the poet feel about his relationship with his friends?
A. bored
B. uncertain
A
B
C
D
C. angry
D. satisfied
51.
In line 24, what does ‘it’ refer to?
52.
Explain the meaning of the poet’s words in line 29. (3 marks)
______________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
53.
How old was the poet when he wrote the poem?
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54.
Which of the choices best describes the sequence of changing moods in the poem?
A. Bitter  Confused  Happy  Hopeful
B. Confused  Happy  Hopeful  Bitter
A
B
C
D
C. Happy  Hopeful  Bitter  Confused
D. Happy  Confused  Hopeful  Bitter
55.
In the final verse, the poet’s message to the teenage reader is revealed. His message is
that:
A. your life will always be depressing and stressful.
B. you should avoid having children and stay independent.
C. you should appreciate what you have now before it is gone.
D. today’s challenges will make you a happier adult.
A
B
C
D
End of Questions for Text 4
Read text 5 and answer questions 56-74.
56.
Answer the following questions by writing down the number of the paragraph
containing the relevant information. One has been done as an example. (6 marks)
Which paragraph …
Paragraph
number
… names the unsuccessful earlier version of YouTube?
e.g. 7
… identifies the country Karim spent his early childhood in?
… specifies the price Google paid for the future?
… reveals Karim’s plans for the future?
… mentions other famous entrepreneurs not related to YouTube?
… states the number of employees working for YouTube?
… quotes YouTube’s company spokesperson?
57.
According to paragraph 1, Karim feels resentful about his former business partners’
success? Is this true or false?
True
False
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58.
Find a word in paragraph 1 that can replaced by ‘focus’.
________________
59.
In line 5, what does the second ‘it’ refer to?
________________
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60.
61.
According to paragraph 3, what is Karim seeking?
1. recognition
2. compensation
3. acknowledgment
4. restitution
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 2, 3 and 4
A
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B
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C
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D
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Paragraph 4 compares creating the company to acting a play. Write down two noun
phrases from paragraph 4 that help to create this connection. (2 marks)
62.
(i) _______________ _______________
(2 words)
(ii)_______________ _______________
(2 words)
Read paragraph 5 and complete the following sentence using ONE word. The first
letter of the word has been given.
People think Bill Gates started Microsoft a_________________, but he had cofounders.
63.
According to paragraph 6, where did the inspiration for YouTube come from? Use the
number of words specified. (2 marks)
64.
65.
(i) a _______________ _______________
(2 words)
(ii) the _______________ _______________
(2 words)
In paragraph 7, what does ‘myriad’ mean?
A.
a great and varied number of something
B.
a small and varied number of something
C.
a great and uniform number of something
D.
a small and uniform number of something
A
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B
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C
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D
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According to paragraph 9, in what form will payment to Karim be made for his stake
in YouTube?
__________________________________________________________________
66.
Read paragraphs 10-13 of the online article and complete the summary below. Write
ONE word in each space. Note that the most suitable word may or may not appear in
the article. You should also make sure that your answers are grammatically correct. (6
marks)
Following his family’s (e.g.)
immigration
to America as a boy, Karim attended
high school in Minnesota. His (a) ____________________ are both chemists. Karim
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is a (b) ____________________ of the University of Illinois.
Karim (c) ____________________ with Hurley and Chen at PayPal, the sale of
which left the three of them wealthy. They (d) ____________________ setting up
their own company, possibly a database venture. Then the idea of a video-sharing site
came about because Karim had difficulty (e) ____________________ and
(f) ____________________ videos of entertainment and news events online.
67.
Who does ‘The three’ in line 42 refer to?
__________________________________________________________________
68.
Complete the sentence below with THREE words. (3 marks)
According to paragraph 14, Hurley, Chen and Karim took roles in the new company
based on their individual (i) ____________________, (ii) ____________________,
(iii) ____________________
69.
According to paragraph 15, why did Karim not follow the same path as his two cofounders?
__________________________________________________________________
70.
71.
Which one
line 50?
A.
B.
C.
D.
of the following words could NOT replace the phrase ‘off the ground’ in
started
going
rolling
folding
A
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B
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C
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D
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According to the article, who did what for YouTube? Put ticks () in the correct
columns. Some items may have more than one tick. One has been done as an example.
(3 marks)
Karim
Had the original idea for YouTube
e.g. 
Had a production role in YouTube
Was CEO of YouTube
Held stock in YouTube
Helped negotiate the sale of YouTube
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72.
73.
The phrases below are either Positive or Negative in meaning in relation to the text.
Blacken ONE circle only for each item. The first one has been done for you as an
example. (5 marks)
Positive
Negative
(e.g.) famously hatched at a San Francisco dinner party
(line 4-5)
(i) Other entrepreneurs lost their place in history, too
(line 14)
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(ii) brushing aside other co-founders (line 16)
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(iii) YouTube fizzled in an early version (line 21)
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(iv) took his ‘little spark’ of an idea and turned it into a
fire. (line 48-49)
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(v) its eye-popping sale price (line 55)
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Hurley and Chen became rich and famous because of Karim’s idea. Do you think
Karim regrets not taking a more active role in YouTube? Support your answer using
information from the article. (3 marks)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
74.
Which of the following alternative titles would be the most suitable for the online
article?
A.Jawed Karim: YouTube’s Biggest loser
B. Jawed Karim: The Spark behind the YouTube Sensation
C. Jawed Karim and YouTube: Big Idea, Small Reward
D.Jawed Karim: The Driving Force behind YouTube
A
B
C
D
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End of Questions for Part B2
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