Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)
Test Paper 4
Contents
Test Paper 4
Part A
Situation (p. 162)
Task 1 (p. 163)
Task 2 (p. 164)
Task 3 (p. 165)
Task 4 (p. 166)
Part B1
Situation
Task 5 (p. 168)
Task 6 (p. 169)
Task 7 (p. 170)
Part B2
Situation
Task 8 (p. 171)
Task 9 (p. 172)
Task 10 (p. 173)
Data File
Part B1
Part B2
Transcripts
Marking Schemes
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HKDSE
ENG LANG
PAPER 3
PART A
A
COMPULSORY
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PERFORMANCE PLUS FOR THE HKDSE 4
TEST PAPER 4
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 3
PART A
Question-Answer Book
Candidate Number
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. All
candidates should attempt ALL tasks in Part A.
In Part B, you should attempt either Part B1
(easier section) OR Part B2 (more difficult section).
Candidates attempting Parts A and B2 will be able to
attain the full range of levels, while Level 4 will be the
highest level attainable for candidates attempting
Parts A and B1.
(2) Write your Candidate Number and stick barcode
labels in the spaces provided on the appropriate
pages of Part A Question-Answer Book and both
Part B Question-Answer Books.
(3) Write your answers clearly and neatly in the spaces
provided in the Question-Answer Books. Answers
written in the margins will not be marked. You are
advised to use a pencil for Part A.
(4) All listening materials will be played ONCE only.
(5) Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on
request. Write your Candidate Number, mark the
question number box and stick a barcode label on
each sheet and fasten them with string INSIDE the
Question-Answer Book.
(6) The rough-work sheets provided are for you to take
notes. They will be collected separately and will not
be marked.
(7) No extra time will be given to candidates for sticking
on the barcode labels or filling in the question
number boxes after the ‘Time is up’ announcement.
(8) The two Question-Answer Books attempted by
candidates (one for Part A and one for Part B) will be
collected together at the end of the examination.
Fasten the two Question-Answer Books together
with the green tag provided.
(9) The other unused Question-Answer Book for Part B
will be collected separately at the end of the
examination. This will not be marked. Do not write
any answers in it.
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4 Performance Plus for the HKDSE (Paper 3) (4th Edition)
Part A
Situation
You are Jane Chan, a Secondary 4 student. You are the president of the school Sports Club. Your school has
recently joined a Youth Sports Programme (YSP). You will hear several recordings related to this sports
programme.
In Part A, you will have a total of four tasks to do. Follow the instructions in the Question-Answer Book
and on the recording to complete the tasks. You will find all the information you need in the QuestionAnswer Book and on the recording. You now have two minutes to familiarise yourself with Tasks 1–4.
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Task 1 (16 marks)
You are now in a meeting with your PE teacher, Mr. Andrews, about the Youth Sports Programme. Listen to the
conversation and fill in the missing information in the spaces below. You now have 30 seconds to study the task. At
the end of the task, you will have one minute to tidy up your answers.
Organisers:
The (1) Provides the (2) Department
(3) Provides the (4) and subsidiary programmes
Target groups:
(5)
•
To encourage (6) •
To encourage students to (7) •
To (8) •
To foster (9) in schools
Payment for the training courses and the subsidiary programmes:
(10)
15%
(11)
50%
Students
(12)
School
(13)
Example:
Training programme for baseball
Normal price
(14)
Price under the programme
(15)
Cost of sports equipment
(16)
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Aims of the Youth Sports Programme:
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Task 2 (16 marks)
You are now holding a meeting with two other members of the Sports Club, Eva Lee and Tom Chan, about the
subsidiary sports programmes. Listen to the discussion and complete the missing information in the spaces below.
One has been done for you as an example. You now have 30 seconds to study the task. At the end of the task, you
will have one minute to tidy up your answers.
•
Jane was (17) because she had to (18)
.
•
Eva was sleepy too because she stayed up late to (19) .
•
Tom felt (20) .
because he (21) Subsidiary Sports Programmes
Subsidiary Sports
Programme
Examples of sports
Aim:
—
To increase (22) in sports
How to achieve the aim:
Through (23) Sports
Demonstration
Programme
Aim:
(26) To (24) (27) Play-in sessions can be arranged to give students
(25) (28) Aim:
Swimming
To help students (29) (30) Short training courses (example)
provided
are
(31) Why do Tom and Eva think that the Easy Sports Programme will be the most popular programme
among students?
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Sports Skills
Programme
Description
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Task 3 (17 marks)
You are now discussing the sports training courses with Eva and Tom. Listen to the discussion and fill in the
missing information in the spaces provided. You now have 30 seconds to study the task. At the end of the task, you
will have one minute to tidy up your answers.
4 Yes
8 No
Name
? Maybe
Jane
Badminton
Eva
4
(33)
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Tom
Ice hockey
4
It is a sport for (34) .
It is (35) .
(36)
It is an (37) .
Eva
(38)
It is an (39) .
It is a (40) .
Jane
Basketball
It is a popular sport.
Jane
Tom
Baseball
Reason(s)
8
(41)
Eva
Students in Hong Kong are not interested in baseball.
8
Tom
(44)
Jane
(46)
It is not (42) .
There is no (43) .
It would be good for our (45) .
It is (47) .
Eva
4
(48) Tom
4
Everyone (49) .
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Training
Course
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4 Performance Plus for the HKDSE (Paper 3) (4th Edition)
Task 4
(14 marks)
You and the committee members of the Sports Club are now giving a talk to students about the Youth Sports
Programme. Listen to the end of your talk and the question and answer session. Complete the information sheet as
you listen. You now have 30 seconds to study the task. At the end of the task, you will have three minutes to tidy up
your answers.
Information Sheet
Date:
(50) Aim:
(51) Fee:
(52) Number of places:
(53) Indicate which of the following sports venues the participants of the tour will visit. Tick three boxes only.
(54–56) Wong Shek Water Sports Centre
Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre
Wan Chai Sports Ground
The Water Sports Centre in Stanley
The Hong Kong Stadium Indicate how the first two students who ask questions feel about the sports training courses and/or the
Youth Sports Programme. Tick one box only for each student.
(57) Attitude of the first student
(58) Attitude of the second student
Shocked
Angry
Disgusted
Disappointed
Worried
Worried
Angry
Encouraging
What is the concern of the first student?
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About the one-day guided tour of the major sports venues:
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(60) According to the third student, what should students be allowed to do?
(61) Summarise Jane’s response to the question asked by the third student in the spaces below.
Each training course (62) .
The school does not have enough (63) for students.
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END OF PART A
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What is the major complaint of the second student?
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Candidate Number
B1
HKDSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 3 PART B1
EASY SECTION
Question-Answer Book
Task 5: Table of summary
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(16 marks)
Complete the introduction and summary below using information from the B1 Data File and your notes.
(This is a sample answer.)
Introduction
Name of Contestant
Positive Comments
Daisy Choi
Entertaining
Negative Comments
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Reality TV Show — Sports Rookies
David Chan
Fred Wong
Ivy Tong
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Task 6: Email
(18 marks)
Write an email to Linda Fung using information from the B1 Data File. Write around 120 words.
(This is a sample answer.)
To:
linda_fung@icablenetwork.com.hk
From:
rachelwong@icablenetwork.com.hk
Sent:
Monday, 13th July 20( ) at 2.45 pm
Subject:
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Task 7: Report
(20 marks)
Write a report on the reality TV show Sports Rookies using information from the B1 Data File and your notes.
Write around 140 words.
(This is a sample answer.)
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Candidate Number
B2
HKDSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 3 PART B2
DIFFICULT SECTION
Question-Answer Book
Task 8: Fact sheet
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(17 marks)
Complete the fact sheet using information from the B2 Data File and your notes. Write around 90 words.
(This is a sample answer.)
‘An exciting show’ — Standard Times
‘____________________________________’ — Hong Kong Daily
Comments on the contestants:
Daisy Choi
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Ivy Tong
David Chan
Fred Wong
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Task 9: Letter (20 marks)
Write a letter to reply to Ms. Rosemary Lee using information from the B2 Data File and your notes. You do not
need to write an address. Write around 150 words.
(This is a sample answer.)
13th July 20( )
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Task 10: Proposal
(19 marks)
Complete the proposal for a new reality show using information from the B2 Data File. Write around 160 words.
(This is a sample answer.)
iCable Network
Proposed title of the show: Female Survivors
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HKDSE
ENG LANG
B1
PAPER 3
PART B1
EASY SECTION
PERFORMANCE PLUS FOR THE HKDSE 4
TEST PAPER 4
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 3
PART B1
DATA FILE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1)
Refer to the General Instructions on page 161 of the Question-Answer Book for
Part A.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART B1
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(1)
For Part B, attempt EITHER those tasks in Part B1 (Tasks 5–7) OR those in Part
B2 (Tasks 8–10).
(2)
You are advised to use a pen for Part B.
(3)
The Data Files will NOT be collected at the end of the examination. Do NOT
write your answers in the Data Files.
(4)
Hand in only ONE Question-Answer Book for Part B, either B1 or B2, and tie it
with the Question-Answer Book for Part A.
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Part B
Situation
You are Rachel Wong and you work for a TV station as an assistant to a programme producer, Victor Smith.
You will listen to members of the studio audience discussing the reality TV show Sports Rookies.
Before the recording is played, you will have five minutes to study the Question-Answer Book and the Data
File to familiarise yourself with the situation and the tasks.
Complete the tasks by following the instructions in the Question-Answer Book and on the recording. You
will find all the information you need in the Question-Answer Book, the Data File and on the recording. As
you listen, you can make notes on page 3 of the Data File.
You now have five minutes to familiarise yourself with the Question-Answer Book and the Data File.
Contents
Page
1.
Listening note-taking sheet for the discussion ................................................................
3
2.
Email from Victor Smith to Rachel Wong ......................................................................
4
3.
Email from Susan Lee to Victor Smith ...........................................................................
5
4.
Statistics and survey results on the reality show Sports Rookies ....................................
6
5.
Article published in the Cheung Chau Daily News ........................................................
7
6.
Extract from the contract signed by Susan Lee and Victor Smith ..................................
7
7.
Transcript published in the Youth Post ............................................................................
8
8.
Adult MTR fare chart ......................................................................................................
9
9.
Personal information of the contestants, instructors and coaches ................................... 10
10.
WhatsApp chat messages between Victor Smith and Rachel Wong ............................... 11
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Listening note-taking sheet for the discussion
(Tasks 5 & 7)
Date when Sports Rookies first aired:
What do the studio audience think of each contestant?
Fred Wong
Ivy Tong
David Chan
Daisy Choi
Comments about the show from the studio audience:
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Email from Victor Smith to Rachel Wong
(Tasks 5–7)
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To:
Rachel Wong
From:
Victor Smith
Sent:
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Subject: Things to do
Dear Rachel,
There are three things I want you to do for me.
Firstly, please complete a table of summary for me. Mr. Jones, our executive producer, wants to know
how the studio audience feel about the contestants. You can take a look at the notes you took during the
studio audience’s discussion, the article published in the Cheung Chau Daily News and our WhatsApp chat
messages.
Secondly, could you handle the enquiry from the windsurfing coach (see attached email message)? Susan
Lee has not been paid the amount she was expecting. I believe that the Finance Department has made a
mistake. Please send an email to Miss Linda Fung, the director of the Finance Department, and tell her
about the mistake. Include the following in your email:
•
What Susan Lee did on the show and how many episodes she was in
•
How much she should be paid for each episode
•
How much she should have been paid (total amount)
Ask Linda to kindly issue a new cheque with the correct amount to Susan Lee as soon as possible. Don’t
forget to give Susan Lee’s new address to Linda. You can take a look at Susan Lee’s email, the MTR fare
chart and the contract I signed with her.
Finally, what I want you to do is to write a report on Sports Rookies for Mr. Jones. Include the following in
your report:
•
The advertising revenue received and the viewing figures
•
The comments made by the audience or viewers
•
The suggestions made by the contestants
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You can refer to the notes you took during the discussion, our WhatsApp chat messages, the transcript
published in the Youth Post, and the statistics and survey results.
Thanks a lot!
Regards,
Victor
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Email from Susan Lee to Victor Smith
(Task 6)
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To:
victorsmith@icablenetwork.com.hk
From:
susan_lee@hotmail.com
Sent:
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Subject: Enquiry about payment
Hi Victor,
I received a cheque for HK$40 000 from your Finance Department. The cheque was issued to me as the full
payment for my participation in the reality show Sports Rookies. However, the amount stated on the cheque
is wrong.
That's true. I've checked.
Please check the amount again. I did appear in all nine episodes of Sports Rookies and I am entitled to
payments for all nine episodes. Besides, I should also have been reimbursed for my travel expenses. I took
the MTR to your studio in Lai King on 3rd June (return journey). I look forward to your reply very soon.
Best regards,
Susan Lee
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Statistics and survey results on the reality show Sports Rookies
(Task 7)
Advertising revenue received from Sports Rookies
Viewing figures recorded for Sports Rookies
Survey Question 1: Do you like the reality show Sports Rookies?
Comments from viewers:
‘Watch the show and get inspired! I’m sure many young people would take up a water sport after watching the
show.’
‘Not my cup of tea. Too scripted!’
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Article published in the Cheung Chau Daily News
(Tasks 5 & 6)
Sports Rookies to Lift the Image of Windsurfing
Groundbreaking sports reality show Sports Rookies, which was first aired on iCable Network, is in
its last week of filming on Cheung Chau Island.
Cheung Chau is the island where the contestants are undergoing rigorous training in windsurfing.
Their goal is to win the final race at the end of the show.
The four contestants, ranging in age from 18 to 32, are from Hong Kong and will meet their final
challenge on Saturday, 6th June at the Windsurfing Club on Cheung Chau Island.
‘The show aims to lift the image of windsurfing,’ said Victor Smith, the show producer. ‘Hong Kong
is surrounded by water and we have great monsoon winds. It is an ideal place for windsurfing and
yet, the sport is not very popular among teenagers. We hope that the show will get young viewers
interested in windsurfing.’
Other people participating in the reality show include host, Brian Button; windsurfing coach, Susan
Lee; gym coach, Peter Leung; and swimming coach, Adrian Wong.
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Extract from the contract signed by Susan Lee and Victor Smith
(Task 6)
Terms and Conditions
1) Any contestants in the show are entitled to the following payment:
a.
On-air time should be paid at HK$600 per hour.
b. Rehearsal time should be paid at HK$200 per hour.
2) Any instructors or coaches who are required to take part in the show should be entitled to a payment of
HK$5000 per episode. The payment should be paid in one lump sum to the instructors or coaches.
3) Our company will reimburse the contestants, instructors and coaches for the travel expenses.
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Transcript published in the Youth Post
(Task 7)
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Adult MTR fare chart
(Task 6)
Island Line
Chai Wan
Shau Kei Wan
Heng Fa Chuen
Sai Wan Ho
Tai Koo
Quarry Bay
North Point
Fortress Hill
Tin Hau
Causeway Bay
Wan Chai
Admiralty
Central
Sheung Wan
Sai Ying Pun
Island line
Tsuen Wan Line
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HKU
Kennedy Town
5.0
Kennedy Town
5.0
5.5
5.5
5.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
5.0
5.0
5.5
5.5
5.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
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11.5
11.5
5.0
5.0
5.5
5.5
5.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
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9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
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5.0
5.5
5.5
5.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
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9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
HKU
5.0
Sai Ying Pun
5.0
5.0
Sheung Wan
5.5
5.0
5.0
Central
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Admiralty
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Wan Chai
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Causeway Bay
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Tin Hau
7.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Fortress Hill
9.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
North Point
9.5
9.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Quarry Bay
9.5
9.5
9.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Tai Koo
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Sai Wan Ho
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Shau Kei Wan
11.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Heng Fa Chuen
11.5
11.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Chai Wan
11.5
11.5
11.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Central
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Admiralty
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
Tsim Sha Tsui
14.0
14.0
14.0
11.0
11.0
Jordan
14.0
14.0
14.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
Yau Ma Tei
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
14.0
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Mong Kok
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Prince Edward
14.0
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Sham Shui Po
15.0
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Cheung Sha Wan
15.0
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Lai Chi Kok
15.0
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Mei Foo
15.0
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Lai King
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Kwai Fong
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Kwai Hing
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Tai Wo Hau
15.0
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Personal information of the contestants, instructors and coaches
(Task 6)
Personal Information
Private and confidential
Contestants, Instructors
or Coaches
Home Address
Bank Account Number
Fred Wong
12/F, Tower 6, Island Resort, Siu
Sai Wan
Hong Kong Bank
Ivy Tong
Flat D, 5/F, Tower 1, Ma On Shan
Centre, Ma On Shan
Bank of China
David Chan
Flat B, 2/F, Block 5, Phase 2,
Sherwood Court, Mid-Levels West
Bank of South Asia
Daisy Choi
Flat A, 31/F, Block M1, Phase 2,
Yoho Midtown, Yuen Long
Bank of China
Susan Lee
Flat C, 18/F, Lotus Mansion, Tai
Koo Shing (Updated)
Hong Kong Bank
Brian Button
Flat H, 40/F, Tower 3, The Merton,
Kennedy Town
Hong Kong Bank
Peter Leung
Flat G, 57/F, Tower 7, Lake Silver,
Ma On Shan
Hong Kong Bank
Adrian Wong
Flat F, 46/F, Block M3, Phase 1,
Yoho Midtown, Yuen Long
Bank of China
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WhatsApp chat messages between Victor Smith and Rachel Wong
(Tasks 5 & 7)
Rachel Wong
Victor, do you have a minute? I’ve got a question
about the report.
Victor Smith
Sure.
Rachel Wong
I looked at the survey results. What exactly do you
want me to include in the report? Shall I mention the
advertising revenue received every month?
Victor Smith
No, just the total number.
Oh, and compare the amount to that generated by
other reality shows.
Rachel Wong
Okay. How about the viewing figures? Same thing?
Victor Smith
Just the comparison will do.
Rachel Wong
Okay! Got it.
Victor Smith
Have you finished the table of summary?
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Rachel Wong
Not yet! Still working on it.
Victor Smith
Pls. add an introduction (less than 40 words) to the table of summary.
Rachel Wong
What do you want me to say in the introduction?
Victor Smith
When the show was first aired plus aims …
Rachel Wong
You mean the aims of the show? Just those?
Victor Smith
Yup! Keep it brief.
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B2
PAPER 3
PART B2
DIFFICULT SECTION
PERFORMANCE PLUS FOR THE HKDSE 4
TEST PAPER 4
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 3
PART B2
DATA FILE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1)
Refer to the General Instructions on page 161 of the Question-Answer Book for
Part A.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART B2
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(1)
For Part B, attempt EITHER those tasks in Part B1 (Tasks 5–7) OR those in Part
B2 (Tasks 8–10).
(2)
You are advised to use a pen for Part B.
(3)
The Data Files will NOT be collected at the end of the examination. Do NOT
write your answers in the Data Files.
(4)
Hand in only ONE Question-Answer Book for Part B, either B1 or B2, and tie it
with the Question-Answer Book for Part A.
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Part B
Situation
You are Rachel Wong and you work for a TV station as an assistant to a programme producer, Victor Smith.
You will listen to members of the studio audience discussing the reality TV show Sports Rookies.
Before the recording is played, you will have five minutes to study the Question-Answer Book and the Data
File to familiarise yourself with the situation and the tasks.
Complete the tasks by following the instructions in the Question-Answer Book and on the recording. You
will find all the information you need in the Question-Answer Book, the Data File and on the recording. As
you listen, you can make notes on page 3 of the Data File.
You now have five minutes to familiarise yourself with the Question-Answer Book and the Data File.
Contents
Page
1.
Listening note-taking sheet for the discussion ................................................................
3
2.
Email from Victor Smith to Rachel Wong ......................................................................
4
3.
Cost estimates for the new reality show .........................................................................
5
4.
Article from the Hong Kong Daily ................................................................................
6
5.
Statistics and survey results on the reality show Sports Rookies.....................................
7
6.
WhatsApp chat messages between Victor Smith and Rachel Wong ...............................
9
7.
Letter from Rosemary Lee to Victor Smith .................................................................... 10
8.
Projected advertising revenue for the new reality show ................................................. 11
9.
Victor Smith’s notebook ................................................................................................. 11
10.
Transcript published in the entertainment section of the Hong Kong Post .................... 12
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Listening note-taking sheet for the discussion
(Tasks 8 & 9)
Date when Sports Rookies first aired:
What do the studio audience think of each contestant?
Fred Wong
Ivy Tong
David Chan
Daisy Choi
Comments about the show from the studio audience:
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File
Email from Victor Smith to Rachel Wong
(Tasks 8–10)
Message
Junk
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Reply
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To:
Rachel Wong
From:
Victor Smith
Sent:
10th July 20( ) at 11.30 am
Forward
Move ▼
Mark Unread ▼
Follow up ▼
Subject: Things to do
Dear Rachel,
There are three things I want you to do for me.
Firstly, please complete the fact sheet for me. Mr. Jones, our executive producer, wants to know how the
studio audience felt about the contestants on the reality show Sports Rookies. You can have a look at the
notes you took during the discussion. Note that we got positive feedback from the Hong Kong Daily so you
should be able to find another quote from there to put at the top of the fact sheet (five words).
Secondly, I received a letter from Ms. Rosemary Lee complaining about Sports Rookies. Take a look at
her letter, which I left on your table this morning. Please write a reply to her to explain why the reality
show Sports Rookies was broadcast during prime time. Use the statistics and survey results to support your
arguments. Tell her what our viewers said about the show.
Finally, I need to hand in the proposal for the new reality show. Could you finish the proposal for me by
15th July, 20( )? I talked about the new reality show with a reporter. You should refer to the transcript of
the interview and my notes. You should include the following in the proposal:
•
•
•
•
A brief description
Estimated cost and cost breakdown
Filming location
Justification
You may want to take a look at the cost estimates, which I have attached to this email.
Thanks a lot!
Regards,
Victor
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Cost estimates for the new reality show
(Task 10)
New reality show: Female Survivors
Cost breakdown (per episode)
Equipment cost
HK$10 000
Audience cost
HK$14 000
Cost of renting a studio
HK$8 000
Staffing cost
HK$3 000
Total
HK$35 000
Extra cost
Prize money
HK$100 000
Total cost of the new reality show
= number of episode × cost per episode + extra cost
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Article from the Hong Kong Daily
(Task 8)
Reality Show — Sports Rookies
Reality show Sports Rookies, which was first aired on iCable Network, is in its last week of filming
on Cheung Chau Island.
Cheung Chau is the island where the contestants are undergoing rigorous training in windsurfing.
Their goal is to win the final race at the end of the show.
The four contestants, ranging in age from 18 to 32, are from Hong Kong and will meet their final
challenge on Saturday, 6th June at the Windsurfing Club on Cheung Chau Island. Other people
participating in the reality show include host, Brian Button; windsurfing coach, Susan Lee; gym
coach, Peter Leung; and swimming coach, Adrian Wong.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reporter’s comment
I love Sports Rookies. The show is fun to watch. When my editor told me to review Sports Rookies,
my initial reaction was ‘Another silly reality TV show!’ But my editor said it was a good show, so I
tried to keep an open mind.
The four contestants on the show are excellent. It is nice to see how hard the contestants work to
improve their windsurfing skills in order to compete in the final race. Learning to windsurf is very
stressful as we can see in this show. Watching the contestants work hard to achieve their goals is
absolutely fascinating. I will never get bored watching it.
Overall, I have to say the show is not to be missed.
Rating: 
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Statistics and survey results on the reality show Sports Rookies
(Task 9)
Advertising revenue received from Sports Rookies
Viewing figures recorded for Sports Rookies
Survey Question 1: Which reality show is the most popular?
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Name of the show
Love it!
Hate it!
It is okay.
Mr. Sunshine
56%
23%
21%
Kingdom
23%
43%
34%
Sports Rookies
81%
13%
6%
High Society
27%
13%
60%
Amazing Interiors
52%
13%
35%
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Survey Question 2: Do you like the reality show Sports Rookies?
Comments from viewers:
‘Watch the show and get inspired! I’m sure many young people would take up a water sport after watching the
show.’
‘Not my cup of tea. Too scripted!’
‘Not really a fan of reality shows but this is one I seem to like!’
‘Awesome show! I love watching it. Learnt a lot about windsurfing.’
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WhatsApp chat messages between Victor Smith and Rachel Wong
(Task 9)
Rachel Wong
About the reply letter to Ms. Rosemary Lee …
Victor Smith
Yes?
Rachel Wong
Should I point out that her views are wrong?
Victor Smith
No, you should be more diplomatic. Thank her for
her comments …
Rachel Wong
Okay.
She thinks our reality show Sports Rookies is not
educational.
Victor Smith
Which is not true! Just tell her that our TV station
offers other entertainment programmes that are
more educational.
Rachel Wong
Yes, it’s a pity that she doesn’t appreciate the show.
I’ll ask her to check our website (www.icablenetwork.
com.hk).
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Letter from Rosemary Lee to Victor Smith
(Task 9)
7th July 20( )
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing to make known to you the concerns I have about the reality show Sports Rookies.
This kind of reality show is highly dramatic. It highlights the superficial aspects of society and it has no
educational value. On top of that, it teaches nothing to the younger generation. Why do you put it on
prime time? Frankly, I doubt if the audience like your show.
We hope that your TV station will produce something more educational in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Ms. Rosemary Lee
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Projected advertising revenue for the new reality show
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Victor Smith’s notebook
(Task 10)
(Task 10)
New reality show
No. of episodes: 10
Location: a tropical island
— where? → Thailand/Indonesia
Justification
• projected total advertising revenue
• reasons why the show will appeal to
the viewers
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Contestants
— who? → young women
Age: 18–28 yrs. old
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Transcript published in the entertainment section of the Hong Kong Post
R:
So, Victor, what is your next plan? I bet you’ll do another reality show.
VS:
You’re right. I’m going to do another reality show.
R:
What is it called?
VS:
It’s called Female Survivors.
R:
So, all female contestants.
VS:
Yup! I’m still in the process of putting a proposal together. Let me show you the storyboard.
(Task 10)
New Reality Show: Female Survivors
A group of 15 young women
Different countries; different backgrounds
Stranded on an island
One person is voted off the island every week
Why did you vote me off
the island?
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R:
Okay. I got it. Now, what would be the appeal of this show?
VS:Well, you’ll see a lot of arguments. On the one hand, the group of women has to work together to
survive.
R:
That’s right.
VS:
On the other hand, they have to compete with each other to stay on the island.
R:
I see. The viewers will see a lot of arguments …
VS:
Yeah, especially when it’s time for the contestants to decide who will leave the island.
R:
Have you decided where to film this new series?
VS:
No, I haven’t but the location will not be in Hong Kong. That’s for sure.
R:
Do you think you can get the same kind of viewing figures you had with Sports Rookies?
VS:
I hope so.
R:
Well, that’s all we have time for today. I wish you all the best.
VS:
Thank you.
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Time: 02:54
Test Paper 4. Part A. Situation.
You are Jane Chan, a Secondary 4 student. You are the president of the
school Sports Club. Your school has recently joined a Youth Sports
Programme (YSP). You will hear several recordings related to this
sports programme.
In Part A, you will have a total of four tasks to do. Follow the
instructions in the Question-Answer Book and on the recording to
complete the tasks. You will find all the information you need in the
Question-Answer Book and on the recording. You now have two
minutes to familiarise yourself with Tasks 1 to 4.
(2 minutes)
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Time: 06:47
Task 1.
You are now in a meeting with your PE teacher, Mr. Andrews, about
the Youth Sports Programme. Listen to the conversation and fill in the
missing information in the spaces below. You now have 30 seconds to
study the task. At the end of the task, you will have one minute to tidy
up your answers.
(30 seconds)
(beep)
Jane:
Mr. Andrews, do you want to see me?
Andrews:
Yes, Jane. Please come in. I’ve got some information about the Youth
Sports Programme. Here’s a copy for you.
Jane:
Thank you! Right, so, this is the sports programme that we’re going to
join.
Andrews:
Jane:
Yes, the Youth Sports Programme.
What exactly is this sports programme?
Andrews:
It’s a special programme that is jointly organised by the Leisure and
Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong and the National Sports
Jane:
Andrews:
Jane:
Association.
So, the government is involved in this programme.
Yes. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department provides the
funding and sports venues. The National Sports Association organises
the training courses and provides subsidiary sports programmes.
Right, just let me make a note of that. The two organisers of the Youth
Sports Programme are the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of
Hong Kong and the National Sports Association. While the Leisure
and Cultural Services Department provides the funding and sports
venues, the National Sports Association provides the training courses
and subsidiary sports programmes. Right, Mr. Andrews, who are the
target groups of this programme?
Andrews:
The target groups are primary and secondary school students in Hong
Kong.
Jane:
In other words, all students from any primary or secondary school in
Hong Kong can join the programme.
Andrews:
Yes, that’s right. The Youth Sports Programme is organised in order to
encourage students to participate in sport regularly and to develop a
healthy, active lifestyle.
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Jane:
So, those are the aims of the programme — to encourage students to
Andrews:
participate in sport regularly, and to develop a healthy, active lifestyle.
The programme also aims to raise the standard of sport.
Jane:
Andrews:
Right.
Another reason why we want our students to take part in the sports
programme is that the programme can help foster a sporting culture in
schools.
Jane:
To foster a sporting culture in schools. Right. So, what sports activities
or training courses can our students join?
Andrews:
There are various training courses and subsidiary programmes for
students to join. Tom can tell you more about them later on.
Jane:
All right. I’ll ask him about the training courses and subsidiary
programmes. Just a question, Mr. Andrews. Are these sports training
Andrews:
courses and subsidiary programmes free of charge?
No, they are not free. Although they aren’t free, the school, the
government and a third party will subsidise as much as 90% of the
fees. In other words, students will only have to pay 10% of the fees.
Jane:
Andrews:
That’s good news for students.
The government will pay 50% of the fees and our school will pay for a
Jane:
quarter of them.
Which is 25%, right?
Andrews:
Jane:
Yes.
And who will pay for the rest?
Andrews:
The PTA or the Parent-Teacher Association. The remaining 15% will
be paid by the PTA. Jane, let me give you an example. If a student
wants to learn a new sport, say, baseball, he or she will have to pay
$1500 for a training course.
Jane:
Andrews:
So, that’s how much it costs normally.
Yes. If our school joins this Youth Sports Programme, the student will
need to pay only 10% of the normal fee or $150 for the same training
course.
Jane:
Because the programme is subsidised by the school, the PTA and the
government.
Andrews:
Exactly. And on top of that, they don’t have to pay for the sports
equipment because it’s all included in that fee.
Jane:
I see. So, these are the benefits of joining the Youth Sports
Programme.
Andrews:
That’s right.
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That is the end of Task 1. You now have one minute to tidy up your
answers.
(1 minute)
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Time: 05:52
Task 2.
You are now holding a meeting with two other members of the Sports
Club, Eva Lee and Tom Chan, about the subsidiary sports programmes.
Listen to the discussion and complete the missing information in the
spaces below. One has been done for you as an example. You now
have 30 seconds to study the task. At the end of the task, you will have
one minute to tidy up your answers.
(30 seconds)
(beep)
Tom:
Jane:
Morning, Jane. You look sleepy.
Yeah, I need a coffee. Where’s Eva?
Tom:
Eva:
Oh, she’s coming.
Hey guys! What’s up? You look sleepy, Jane.
Jane:
Tom:
Yes, I am. I went to bed late last night.
Why? Watching too much TV?
Jane:
Eva:
I wish. I had to finish an essay. A 400-word essay!
Oh dear. I’m sleepy too because I stayed up late.
Tom:
Eva:
Why?
To watch a football match! What a great game! And you look happy,
Tom:
Tom. Let me guess … you’ve got a date?
Very funny, Eva. I’m happy because I just scored an ‘A’ grade in my
Jane:
English test.
Wow, congratulations!
Eva:
Jane:
You’re something else, Tom! Good job!
Hey, Tom, Mr. Andrews asked us to have a look at the subsidiary
Tom:
sports programmes. He said you have the information.
Yes, I do. It’s in my laptop. Let me open the file. Here it is.
Jane:
Tom:
How many subsidiary programmes are there?
Hmm … according to the brochure, there are eight subsidiary
programmes altogether, but some of them are not suitable for our
school.
Eva:
Mr. Andrews said our students would take part in three subsidiary
programmes.
Jane:
Tom:
So, what are they called?
Erm, let me see. Hmm … the first programme is called the ‘Sports
Skills Programme’.
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Jane:
It says here, the Sports Skills Programme aims to increase students’
Eva:
knowledge and skills in sports.
How do they achieve that aim?
Tom:
Jane:
Hmm … through training courses and talks.
So, the Sports Skills Programme aims to increase students’ knowledge
Tom:
and skills in sports through training courses and talks.
Now, the second subsidiary programme is called the ‘Sports
Demonstration Programme’. This programme aims to introduce new
sports to students.
Jane:
Tom:
New sports? Any examples?
Yes. New sports like rugby and baseball.
Jane:
Eva:
Rugby and baseball. Interesting.
But rugby and baseball are not popular in Hong Kong.
Tom:
Because we haven’t ever had the chance to play these sports at school.
Anyway, play-in sessions can be arranged to give students a taste of
Jane:
Tom:
Eva:
the sports.
That’s nice.
Okay, the third programme is called the ‘Easy Sports Programme’. The
programme is designed to help students master the skills and
techniques of sports correctly.
Right.
Tom:
The programme provides students with a number of short training
courses on various sports.
Eva:
Tom:
Like?
Swimming, badminton and fencing courses.
Eva:
Tom:
Fencing? Did you say fencing?
Yes.
Eva:
I would love to learn fencing. So, under this Easy Sports Programme,
students can take short training courses in swimming, badminton and
Tom:
fencing.
That’s right.
Eva:
I think the Easy Sports Programme will be the most popular among
students.
Tom:
Eva:
Yes, because the training courses are short and affordable.
That’s true.
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(1 minute)
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Time: 06:11
Task 3.
You are now discussing the sports training courses with Eva and Tom.
Listen to the discussion and fill in the missing information in the
spaces provided. You now have 30 seconds to study the task. At the
end of the task, you will have one minute to tidy up your answers.
(30 seconds)
(beep)
Jane:
Right, Mr. Andrews said he wants us to choose a few sports training
courses for students. We need to tell him by the end of this week and
explain the reasons for our choices. Eva, you’ve got the list of sports
training courses …
Eva:
Jane:
Yes.
We will just go through them and vote ‘Yes’, ‘No’ or ‘Maybe’ for each
course. Erm, Eva, can you remind me of the training courses again so I
can write them down?
Eva:
Sure. So, we have the badminton course, the ice hockey course, the
baseball course and the basketball course.
Jane:
Okay. Let’s start with the badminton course then. I’m putting a tick for
myself. I think most students are interested in badminton because it is a
Eva:
popular sport.
But we don’t have a badminton court at school.
Jane:
But there’s one in Lam Tin, which is about five minutes from our
school.
Eva:
Jane:
Yeah, but …
What’s the matter, Eva? Don’t you like the badminton training course?
Eva:
Honestly, I’m not a big fan of badminton because to me, it’s a sport for
the elderly.
Tom:
Well, put me down for a yes. I don’t think that badminton is a sport for
the elderly. I think it is a suitable sport for students because it is
Eva:
Jane:
affordable. It doesn’t cost much to buy a badminton racket.
That’s true.
Yes, we have to think about the cost of the sports equipment. Okay, so,
let’s move on to ice hockey. Personally, I’m not sure about the ice
Eva:
hockey training course. Sorry, Eva, I know you like that one.
Ice hockey is an exciting sport.
Tom:
Sorry, Eva. I don’t think it’s a suitable sport for our students.
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Eva:
Why? What’s the problem with it?
Tom:
Eva:
It is a dangerous sport.
Dangerous? Dangerous in what sense?
Tom:
Jane:
People often injure themselves in ice hockey games.
It’s true. Ice hockey is a contact sport, so injuries are common. I’m a
maybe on this one. It’s an expensive sport. It costs a lot to buy the
sports gear like the skates, helmets and hockey sticks. Okay, let’s have
Eva:
a look at the next training course, which is baseball. Right, Eva?
Yeah, that’s right. I’m a no on this one. Baseball is really an American
Tom:
sport. It’s not popular in Hong Kong.
I would love to learn how to play baseball. It’s a great sport. Actually,
Eva:
it would be good for our school’s image.
Good for the school’s image? How does that work, Tom?
Tom:
Eva:
Well, I don’t know … erm …
What about the training venue? We don’t have a baseball field near our
school. We can’t ask students to practise baseball at school if we don’t
have a baseball field, can we?
Tom:
Jane:
Okay, Eva. Fine. We all get your point. There’s no training venue.
I’m a no on this too. I don’t think students in Hong Kong are interested
Tom:
in baseball. Okay. Let’s look at the last training course and finish up.
Well, I hope you guys will say yes for this one. Everyone loves
Jane:
basketball.
To be honest, I think basketball is too common. Shouldn’t we choose
Eva:
something different?
I think basketball is a suitable sport for our students. Basketball is fun
and it is affordable for most students. All you need is a ball and a
basketball court!
Jane:
Hmm, well, it looks like we have decided which training courses to
choose — the badminton course and the basketball course. Yes?
Eva:
Tom:
Okay.
Fine with me.
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Track 76
Announcer:
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Time: 08:02
Task 4.
You and the committee members of the Sports Club are now giving a
talk to students about the Youth Sports Programme. Listen to the end
of your talk and the question and answer session. Complete the
information sheet as you listen. You now have 30 seconds to study the
task. At the end of the task, you will have three minutes to tidy up your
answers.
(30 seconds)
(beep)
Jane:
Thank you, Tom. I hope you are all excited about the subsidiary
programmes and the training courses that we have chosen for you.
Right, I’ll hand over to Eva who will introduce you to a one-day
guided tour.
Eva:
Thank you, Jane. Yes, we are organising a one-day guided tour of the
major sports venues in Hong Kong. The tour will be held on the 13th
of October. The aim of the tour is to show students the facilities in each
sports venue. We’ll take you to three places — the Tuen Mun
Recreation and Sports Centre, the Hong Kong Stadium and the Water
Sports Centre in Stanley. It will be a fun tour. The tour is free of charge
and there are only 30 places available. So, please sign up quickly if you
want to take the guided tour with us.
Jane:
Thanks, Eva. Okay, that’s all we have to say today. Thank you for
listening. Now, are there any questions?
Student 1:
Yeah, I have a question. I am really interested in the sports training
courses. I think they are great, but honestly, I doubt if I could afford
them. I know that the training courses will be subsidised but still I have
to pay for the sports gear. Am I right?
Jane:
I think Tom mentioned earlier that students are expected to pay only
10% of the fees. Right, Tom? And that amount includes all the sports
gear and equipment. We are concerned about the cost of the sports gear
too, and that’s why we have chosen the sports that are affordable for
Student 2:
most students. Any other questions? Yes?
Who? Me?
Jane:
Student 2:
Yes.
I must say, the training courses are boring. The subsidiary programmes
looked promising at first glance, but if you take a look at the brochure,
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you will find that all the programmes are boring. I mean ,‘listening to a
talk’ or ‘visiting a sports venue’; come on! Do you really think that
will enhance our interest in sports? When I saw your poster this
morning, I thought, ‘Yeah, this could be interesting’, but I was wrong,
unless I have missed something. I don’t think I will take part in any of
Jane:
the courses or programmes.
Mmm … not sure if I know how to answer that.
Eva:
Maybe we could just move on. Does anyone else have a question or a
comment?
Student 3:
Yes, I do. I’d like to thank the group for their excellent presentation. I
do have one concern. What you are saying about the training courses
and all that. I think students should be allowed to choose their own
sports training courses. I know that under the Easy Sports Programme,
there are over 10 training courses available to students. Why can’t we
pick our own training courses?
Jane:
That’s because each training course requires at least 40 participants
from the same school. That’s why we have chosen those training
courses that are popular with students. Since this is the first time our
school has taken part in the Youth Sports Programme, we’re afraid that
we won’t have enough manpower to manage the training courses for
students. Next year, we’ll be able to take part in more training courses.
Tom:
I hope I’ve answered your question.
Right, well, that’s it. Thank you all for coming.
Announcer:
That is the end of Task 4 and of Part 3A. You now have three minutes
to complete your answers to Task 4 and to tidy up all your other
answers.
(3 minutes)
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Track 77
Announcer:
Test Paper 4
Time: 06:19
Part B. Look at page 2 of your Data File. Situation.
You are Rachel Wong and you work for a TV station as an assistant to
a programme producer, Victor Smith.
You will listen to members of the studio audience discussing the reality
TV show Sports Rookies.
Before the recording is played, you will have five minutes to study the
Question-Answer Book and the Data File to familiarise yourself with
the situation and the tasks.
Complete the tasks by following the instructions in the QuestionAnswer Book and on the recording. You will find all the information
you need in the Question-Answer Book, the Data File and on the
recording. As you listen, you can make notes on page 3 of the Data
File.
You now have five minutes to familiarise yourself with the QuestionAnswer Book and the Data File.
(5 minutes)
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Announcer:
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Track 78
Host:
Test Paper 4
Time: 04:53
Well, the studio audience here has watched Sports Rookies since the
show first aired on the 4th of April. Tomorrow night, we’ll find out
who the winner is. We are all very excited for them. Now, could some
of you here tell us what you think of the contestants? Yes, I see a hand
Female 1:
there. Can I have your name, madam?
My name is Angel.
Host:
Female 1:
Angel, who would you like to comment on?
I’d like to say something about Fred Wong.
Host:
Female 1:
Okay.
I just want to say … I didn’t really like Fred.
Host:
Female 1:
Why?
I found him rude. Besides, Fred was too proud of himself.
Host:
So, poor Fred is not Angel’s favourite man! Any other comments?
Perhaps something nice about Fred?
Female 1:
Host:
Something nice? Well, he learnt quickly. He’s a fast learner.
Thank you, Angel. So, Angel thinks that Fred was rude and too proud
of himself. Anyone out there prepared to speak up in Fred’s defence?
Do I see a hand there?
Female 2:
I don’t think Fred was rude. Quite the contrary, I think he was helpful.
In one of the episodes, he helped Daisy. I mean … he didn’t have to
help her. Speaking of Daisy, I didn’t really like her. I found her
impolite.
Host:
Female 2:
Impolite? In what way?
I don’t know … probably it was the way she behaved on the show. Oh,
Host:
she didn’t thank her friends for helping her.
Does anyone else have something to say about our contestants? Yes,
Male 1:
sir. Who would you like to talk about?
Well, I’d like to say something about Ivy. I thought Ivy was friendly.
And she was also smart. She always came up with solutions to
problems.
Host:
So, friendly, smart and a problem-solver. Hmm … you really like Ivy,
don’t you? Anything bad about her?
Male 1:
Host:
Well, Ivy was a bit too emotional.
Yes, Ivy cried a lot. Now, who would like to comment on David Chan?
Male 2:
I would like to say something about him. I think David Chan was very
smart on the show.
Host:
Anything not so desirable about David? No? He can’t be that perfect!
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Male 2:
Well, my only criticism of David is that he was careless. He made
Host:
careless mistakes on the show.
I know what you mean.
Male 2:
Host:
But he was smart, just a bit careless.
Now, who would like to say something about Daisy Choi? Haven’t we
Male 1:
said something about Daisy already?
Yeah, somebody said Daisy was impolite.
Female 3:
Host:
I would like to say something about Daisy.
Go ahead.
Female 3:
Male 2:
I thought she was the worst contestant on the show. She was annoying.
I agree with you. Daisy was annoying. She behaved like a child
Host:
sometimes.
I bet you wouldn’t want Daisy to be your girlfriend.
Male 2:
Host:
No way.
Do you have anything nice to say about her?
Male 2:
Well, I guess she was entertaining. Yeah, with her silly comments and
all that, she was entertaining.
Host:
Right, now, has anyone got anything else to say about the show? Any
positive or negative comments? Yes, I see a hand at the back. Yes, the
Male 3:
gentleman with the glasses.
I must say the show’s entertaining. It’s fun for us to see how the
Host:
contestants interact with each other.
All right, entertaining … what else?
Female 2:
I think the show is educational. I mean, it’s good for my children to
watch how hard the contestants worked to compete in the final race.
Host:
The show gives young people a positive message.
Just let me make a note of that … the show is entertaining … and
Male 1:
educational. It also gives young people a positive message.
But I would like to see more emotions.
Host:
Male 1:
Sorry, what do you mean?
I mean, more real emotions from the contestants. At the end of the day,
Host:
that’s what viewers want to see — real emotions.
You’re right about that. All right, thank you for those kind words.
Now, let’s take a commercial break. When we come back, we’ll ask
the contestants how they feel about the final challenge. Don’t go away!
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Test Paper 4
That is the end of the listening component of this test. You will have
one hour and fifteen minutes to complete the written tasks in either
Part B1 or Part B2. An announcement will be made when time is up.
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Marking Scheme for Part B1 Task 5 (page 168)
Total: 16 marks
Task completion = 14 marks
Note to teachers/markers: candidates must place the information in the correct
blank/section to be awarded a point.
DF page
reference
Introduction
5.1a
First aired on iCable Network on 4th April, 20(
)
a 20 3*/7/12
5.1b
Lift the image of windsurfing 21 33
7/12
5.1c
Get young viewers interested in water sports 22 33
7/12
32
Daisy Choi
5.2a
Impolite // Did not thank her friends for helping her
5.2b
Annoying // Behaved like a child sometimes
n
m 3*
l
3*
o
David Chan
5.3a
Very smart
3*
5.3b
A bit careless // Made careless mistakes (on the show)
j
k
3*
Fred Wong
5.4a
Learnt quickly // A fast learner
3*
5.4b
Helpful // Helped Daisy in one of the episodes
5.4c
Rude
5.4d
Too proud of himself
d
e
3*
3*
b
3*
c
Ivy Tong
5.5a
Friendly and smart
5.5b
Always came up with solutions to problems // A problemsolver
5.5c
3*
f
3*
g
Too emotional // Cried a lot
h
i
3*
* Information from page 3 of the Data File is from the transcript.
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Task 5: Language (L) = 1 mark
Marks
Language
1
Data File Manipulation

Generally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences through: changes in word
formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

Comprehensible throughout.
0

Spelling is accurate.

Multiple errors throughout, in spelling and word usage, which make
understanding impossible.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s script to be able to award ‘1’,
possibly due to the candidate copying everything verbatim from the
Data File.
Task 5: Appropriacy (A) = 1 mark
Marks
1
0
Appropriacy

Register, tone and style are generally appropriate through
manipulation of parts of Data File and own language.

The candidate has produced a text appropriate for the task.

Little or no evidence of an ability to manipulate register, tone or
style in order to produce an appropriate text.

The candidate has written a text that is characterised by having
copied chunks of the Data File indiscriminately. The text does not
give the impression that the writer’s own words were used to fulfil
the task.
Key appropriacy areas include (but are not limited to):

It is a table of summary. The purpose is to summarise the comments given by the

studio audience on the contestants of the reality show Sports Rookies.
The use of incomplete sentences and bullet points is appropriate.
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Marking Scheme for Part B1 Task 6 (page 169)
Total: 18 marks
Task completion = 9 marks
DF page
reference
6.1
Susan Lee — windsurfing coach
2
23
4/7
6.2
Appeared in all nine episodes 3
12 13
4/5
6.3
Should be paid HK$5000 per episode
6.4
1 Should have been paid a total of HK$45 000
6.5
2 Travel expenses: $30 for return journey to our studio in
4
4/7
24
5
12 13 24 4/5/7
5/7/9/10
Lai King on 3rd June 14 25 27 28
1
2
3
6.6
Mistake with Susan Lee’s payment
6.7
3
6.8
Mail the cheque to Susan Lee’s new address
7
4
6.9
Flat C, 18/F, Lotus Mansion, Tai Koo Shing
28
10
Issue a new cheque for HK$45 030
4
1
4
6
Susan Lee is entitled to a payment of $45 000 ($5000 per episode × 9 episodes)
(DF3 & DF6).
Return journey from Tai Koo to Lai King = $15 × 2 = $30
The total amount is calculated based on the information given on DF3, DF6 and
DF8 (HK$45 000 + HK$30 = HK$45 030).
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Task 6: Language (L) = 5 marks
Marks
Language
5
Data File Manipulation

Generally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences through: changes in word
formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

Able to use a wide range of accurate sentence structures, with a
4

grasp of simple and complex sentences.
Grammar mainly accurate with occasional common errors that do

not affect overall clarity.
Spelling and punctuation are mostly correct.
Data File Manipulation

Sometimes successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences through: some changes in
word formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

Able to use a good range of accurate sentence structures with some
attempts to use more complex sentences.
3

Grammar mainly accurate with some errors in more complex
structures but overall clarity is not affected.

Spelling and punctuation are sufficiently accurate to convey
meaning.
Data File Manipulation

Occasionally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences, although more often errors
occur due to failing to change the original texts to suit the
requirements of his/her own text.
Using Own Language

Able to write simple sentence structures accurately. Occasional
attempts are made to use complex sentence structures. However,
his/her sentence structures tend to be repetitive in nature.


Grammatical errors sometimes affect meaning.
Most common words are spelt correctly, with basic punctuation
being accurate.
2
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by occasional attempts to adapt language from
the Data File or by chunks taken verbatim from the Data File.
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Using Own Language

Short simple sentences are generally accurate. Only scattered


1
attempts are made to write longer and more complex sentences.
Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation mostly accurate.
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by being mostly a series of chunks taken
verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences may be accurate.

Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
0

Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation often faulty.

Writing characterised by being a series of chunks of information

taken verbatim from the Data File.
Multiple errors in sentence structures, spelling and/or word usage,
which make understanding impossible.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s script to be able to award ‘1’.
Task 6: Coherence and organisation (C) = 2 marks
Marks
2
1
0
Coherence and organisation

Overall coherence of the text is very good with a clear focus on task

throughout.
Relations between the main points and supporting points are always

clear.
Strong cohesive ties are used to enhance coherence when necessary.

Overall coherence of the text is reasonable with a clear focus on task
throughout.

Relations between the main points and supporting points are
generally clear.

Cohesive ties are used generally to enhance coherence although
these may occasionally be fuzzy.

Overall coherence of the text is weak.

Supporting details generally not clearly related to the main points.
The cohesive ties used contribute little to the coherence of the text.

OR
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Test Paper 4
Not enough evidence in candidate’s work to be able to award ‘1’.
As a workplace email, the concept of coherence should include reader friendliness.
The reader should not have to puzzle over long paragraphs, etc. to work out what is
being asked for.
The Subject Line should:

Cohere with the upcoming text.


Be distinct enough to be functional in the recipient’s inbox.
Refer to something like ‘enquiry about payment/cheque’ and be specific enough
to distinguish it from other enquiries the director will inevitably be receiving. A
reference to ‘Sports Rookies’, ‘Susan Lee’ or ‘windsurfing coach’ would
therefore be beneficial.
Task 6: Appropriacy (A) = 2 marks
Marks
2
1
Appropriacy

Register, tone and style are generally appropriate to the text through
manipulation of parts of Data File and own language.

The candidate has produced a text appropriate for the task.

Register, tone and style are reasonably appropriate to the text
through some manipulation of parts of Data File and through own

language.
The overall tone may be inconsistent due to parts being copied
verbatim from the Data File.
0

Little or no evidence of an ability to manipulate register, tone or
style in order to produce an appropriate text.

The candidate has written a text that is characterised by having
copied chunks of the Data File indiscriminately. The text does not
give the impression of the writer’s own text written to fulfil the task.
Key appropriacy areas include (but are not limited to):

It is an internal workplace email written to inform the recipient of a mistake

made in the payment to a windsurfing coach.
The intended audience is Miss Linda Fung, the Director of the Finance

Department.
The tone should be polite and business-like without being overly chatty or overly

formal.
The purpose of explaining the mistake with the cheque should be clear.
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Opening and closing
Appropriate openings:
Dear Miss Fung // Dear Linda
Inappropriate openings:
Dear Fung // Dear Madam // Hi/Hello Miss Fung // No
Appropriate endings:
salutation
Best regards, Rachel Wong // Best wishes, Rachel Wong //
Inappropriate endings:
Yours truly, Rachel Wong // Yours sincerely, Rachel Wong
Yours faithfully, Rachel Wong // Bye! Rachel // Ms. Wong //
No complimentary close

Do not give 2 marks if the subject line is missing.

Do not give 2 marks if the recipient’s name and sender’s name are
missing/wrong.

Do not give 2 marks if the email is not ended properly and politely.
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Marking Scheme for Part B1 Task 7 (page 170)
Total: 20 marks
Task completion = 11 marks
DF page
reference
Advertising revenue and viewing figures
7.1a
1
Brought in a total of $9 million from advertising revenue
4/6/11 8
7.1b
Brought in more advertising revenue than other reality
shows 8 15 30
4/6/11
7.1c
Had much higher viewing figures than other reality shows
4/6/11
in the same time slot 9
15 29
16 31
Comments from the viewers and studio audience
7.2a
Majority of our viewers liked the show 10 17
4/6
7.2b
Entertaining
q
10
3*/4
7.2c
Educational
r
10
3*/4
7.2d
Gave young people a positive message
7.2e
Inspired them to take up a water sport 10 18
4/6
7.2f
Too scripted 10 19
4/6
7.2g
Would like to see more real emotions from contestants
s
3*/4
10
t
3*/4 10
Suggestion for improvement from the contestants
7.3
Consider hiring coaches who take their job more seriously
4/8 11 26
* Information from page 3 of the Data File is from the transcript.
1
$2 million (April) + $3 million (May) + $4 million (June) = HK$9 million (DF4)
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Task 7: Language (L) = 5 marks
Marks
Language
5
Data File Manipulation

Generally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences through: changes in word
formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

Able to use a wide range of accurate sentence structures, with a
4

grasp of simple and complex sentences.
Grammar mainly accurate with occasional common errors that do

not affect overall clarity.
Spelling and punctuation are mostly correct.
Data File Manipulation

Sometimes successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences through: some changes in
word formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

Able to use a good range of accurate sentence structures with some
attempts to use more complex sentences.
3

Grammar mainly accurate with some errors in more complex
structures but overall clarity is not affected.

Spelling and punctuation are sufficiently accurate to convey
meaning.
Data File Manipulation

Occasionally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences, although more often errors
occur due to failing to change the original texts to suit the
requirements of his/her own text.
Using Own Language

Able to write simple sentence structures accurately. Occasional
attempts are made to use complex sentence structures. However,
his/her sentence structures tend to be repetitive in nature.


Grammatical errors sometimes affect meaning.
Most common words are spelt correctly, with basic punctuation
being accurate.
2
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by occasional attempts to adapt language from
the Data File or by chunks taken verbatim from the Data File.
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Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)
Test Paper 4
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences are generally accurate. Only scattered


1
attempts are made to write longer and more complex sentences.
Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation mostly accurate.
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by being mostly a series of chunks taken
verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences may be accurate.

Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
0

Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation often faulty.

Writing characterised by being a series of chunks of information

taken verbatim from the Data File.
Multiple errors in sentence structures, spelling and/or word usage,
which make understanding impossible.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s script to be able to award ‘1’.
Task 7: Coherence and organisation (C) = 2 marks
Marks
2
1
0
Coherence and organisation

Overall coherence of the text is very good with a clear focus on task

throughout.
Relations between the main points and supporting points are always

clear.
Strong cohesive ties are used to enhance coherence when necessary.

Overall coherence of the text is reasonable with a clear focus on task
throughout.

Relations between the main points and supporting points are
generally clear.

Cohesive ties are used generally to enhance coherence although
these may occasionally be fuzzy.

Overall coherence of the text is weak.

Supporting details generally not clearly related to the main points.
The cohesive ties used contribute little to the coherence of the text.

OR
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Test Paper 4
Not enough evidence in candidate’s work to be able to award ‘1’.
As a report, the concept of coherence should include reader friendliness. The reader
should not have to puzzle over long paragraphs, etc. to work out the information they
are interested to know. In this regard, the use of sections and headings may help (and
would be appropriate). If headings are used, they should clearly cohere with the
section.
Task 7: Appropriacy (A) = 2 marks
Marks
2
1
Appropriacy

Register, tone and style are generally appropriate to the text through
manipulation of parts of Data File and own language.

The candidate has produced a text appropriate for the task.

Register, tone and style are reasonably appropriate to the text
through some manipulation of parts of Data File and through own

language.
The overall tone may be inconsistent due to parts being copied
verbatim from the Data File.
0

Little or no evidence of an ability to manipulate register, tone or
style in order to produce an appropriate text.

The candidate has written a text that is characterised by having
copied chunks of the Data File indiscriminately. The text does not
give the impression of the writer’s own text written to fulfil the task.
Key appropriacy areas include (but are not limited to):

It is an internal report on the reality TV show Sports Rookies.

The audience of the text is the executive producer of a TV station. It should
therefore be informative and concise, and suited for a report.

The purpose of providing information should be clear.
Relevant headings and numbered paragraphs are appropriate.


Modal auxiliary verbs like ‘could’ and ‘may’ can be used to make
recommendations. The use of ‘I’ should be avoided in recommendations.

It should not read like an essay.
Suitable headings:

Advertising revenue and viewing figures

Comments from the viewers and studio audience

Suggestion for improvement from the contestants
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Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)
Test Paper 4
Marking Scheme for Part B2 Task 8 (page 171)
Total: 17 marks
Task completion = 14 marks
Note to teachers/markers: candidates must place the information in the correct
blank/section to be awarded a point.
DF page
reference
Quote
8.1
Never get bored watching it 1
4/6
12
Daisy Choi
8.2a
Entertaining
3*
8.2b
Impolite
8.2c
Did not thank her friends for helping her
8.2d
Annoying as she behaved like a child sometimes
p
3*
l
3*
m
n
o
3*
Ivy Tong
8.3a
Friendly and smart
3*
8.3b
Always came up with solutions to problems // A problemg
solver
3*
8.3c
Too emotional and cried a lot
3*
f
h
i
David Chan
8.4a
Very smart
3*
8.4b
A bit careless // Made careless mistakes
j
3*
k
Fred Wong
8.5a
Learnt quickly // A fast learner
8.5b
Helpful // Helped Daisy in one of the episodes
8.5c
Rude
8.5d
Too proud of himself
3*
d
e
3*
3*
b
c
3*
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Task 8: Language (L) = 3 marks
Marks
Language
3
Data File Manipulation

Generally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences through: some changes in word
formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

A good range of accurate sentence structures with a grasp of simple
2

and complex sentences.
Grammar mainly accurate with occasional errors but overall clarity

is not affected.
Spelling and punctuation are mostly correct.
Data File Manipulation

Sometimes successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences. This is done through some
changes in word formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

A range of accurate sentence structures with some attempts to use
more complex sentences.
1

Grammatical errors occur in more complex structures but overall
clarity is not affected.

Spelling and punctuation are sufficiently accurate to convey
meaning.
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by occasional attempts to adapt language from
the Data File or by chunks taken verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences are generally accurate. Only occasional


0
attempts at longer, complex sentences.
Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation mostly accurate.
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by being a series of chunks of information
taken verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences may be accurate.

Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
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Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)
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Test Paper 4
Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation often faulty.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s script to be able to award ‘1’.
Key appropriacy areas include (but are not limited to):

It is a fact sheet intended for the executive producer, Mr. Jones.

The tone should be concise and informative.

The purpose of providing information about the TV reality show should be clear.
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Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)
Test Paper 4
Marking Scheme for Part B2 Task 9 (page 172)
Total: 20 marks
Task completion = 11 marks
DF page
reference
9.1
Broadcast during prime time because it was the most
popular reality show
2
4/7/10
15 22
9.2
Brought in more advertising revenue than other reality
2 13 22
shows
4/7/10
9.3
Had much higher viewing figures than other reality shows
4/7/10
9.4
Majority of our viewers liked the show
16 23
8/10
9.5
Entertaining and educational
3
23
9.6
Gave young people a positive message
s
3
9.7
Inspired them to take up a water sport 3 17 23
4/8/10
9.8
Viewers liked the show even though they are not fans of
reality shows 3 18 23
4/8/10
9.9
They have learnt a lot about windsurfing
4/8/10
9.10
Our TV station offers other entertainment programmes that
are more educational 20
9
9.11
Take a look at them on our website
www.icablenetwork.com.hk 21
9
q
r
2
3*/4/10
23
3 19 23
3*/4/10
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Test Paper 4
Task 9: Language (L) = 5 marks
Marks
5
Language
Data File Manipulation

Successful manipulation of phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences. Achieved through a variety of
changes made to the original texts.
Using Own Language

A wide range of accurate sentence structures using own language,
4

with an excellent grasp of more complex structures.
Grammar very accurate with very occasional errors.

Spelling and punctuation are mostly correct.
Data File Manipulation

Generally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences through: some changes in word
formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

A good range of accurate sentence structures with a grasp of simple
3

and complex sentences.
Grammar mainly accurate with occasional errors but overall clarity

is not affected.
Spelling and punctuation are mostly correct.
Data File Manipulation

Sometimes successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences. This is done through some
changes in word formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

A range of accurate sentence structures with some attempts to use
more complex sentences.
2

Grammatical errors occur in more complex structures but overall
clarity is not affected.

Spelling and punctuation are sufficiently accurate to convey
meaning.
Data File Manipulation

Occasionally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences though more often errors
occur due to failing to change the original texts to the requirements
of his/her own text.
Using Own Language
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Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)



1
Test Paper 4
Short simple sentences are generally accurate. Only scattered
attempts are made to use more complex sentences. Sentence
structures used tend to be repetitive.
Grammatical errors sometimes affect meaning.
Spelling of most common words is correct, with basic punctuation
being accurate.
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by occasional attempts to adapt language from
the Data File or by chunks taken verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences are generally accurate. Only occasional
attempts at longer, complex sentences.


Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation mostly accurate.
0
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by being a series of chunks of information
taken verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences may be accurate.

Grammatical errors often affect meaning.

Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation often faulty.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s script to be able to award ‘1’.
Task 9: Coherence and organisation (C) = 2 marks
Marks
2
Coherence and organisation


1
Overall coherence of the text is very good.
It is clearly on topic and congruent with the subject.

Relations between the main points and supporting points are always
clear.

Strong cohesive ties are used to enhance coherence when necessary.

Overall coherence of the text is reasonable.

It is generally on topic and congruent with the subject.
Relations between the main points and supporting points are

generally clear.
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0
Test Paper 4

Cohesive ties are used generally to enhance coherence although
these may occasionally be fuzzy.

Overall coherence of the text is weak.
It is mostly off topic and not clearly congruent with the subject.



Supporting details not clearly related to the main points.
The cohesive ties used contribute little to the coherence of the text.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s work to be able to award ‘1’.
Task 9: Appropriacy (A) = 2 marks
Marks
2
1
0
Appropriacy

Register, tone and style appropriate to the text through manipulation
of parts of Data File and own language.

Consistently demonstrates an awareness of the audience.

Register, tone and style reasonably appropriate to the text through
some manipulation of parts of Data File and through own language.

The tone may be inconsistent.

Little or no evidence of an ability to manipulate register, tone or
style in order to produce an appropriate text.
Key appropriacy areas include (but are not limited to):

It is a letter written in response to a complaint letter.

The writer is writing on behalf of iCable Network.

The intended audience is Ms. Rosemary Lee.
The tone should be reasonably formal, factual and rational. The tone should not

be too negative or irrational.
The purpose of responding to and refuting the claims in the original letter should

be clear.
Opening and closing
Appropriate opening:
Dear Ms. Lee
Inappropriate openings:
Appropriate endings:
Hi/Hello Rosemary // Dear Rosemary // No salutation
Yours sincerely, Rachel Wong // Yours truly, Rachel Wong
Inappropriate endings:
Best wishes, Rachel Wong // Yours faithfully, Rachel Wong
// Bye, Rachel Wong // No complimentary close

Do not give 2 marks if the recipient’s name and sender’s name are
missing/wrong.
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Do not give 2 marks if the letter is not ended properly and politely.

Stating the name of company would also be appropriate.
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Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)
Test Paper 4
Marking Scheme for Part B2 Task 10 (page 173)
Total: 19 marks
Task completion = 10 marks
DF page
reference
Description
10.1a
10.1b
A group of young women, aged between 18 and 28 from
different countries and backgrounds stranded on an island
4/11/12
Work together to survive but each week one person will be
4/12/13
voted off the island 4
10.1c
15 contestants 4
4
29 30 31 32
33 35
4/12
30
Estimated cost and cost breakdown
10.2a
Each episode: HK$35 000; 10 episodes
10.2b
Prize money: HK$100 000
10.2c
Total estimated cost: HK$450 000 (HK$35 000 × 10 +
HK$100 000)
5
9
6
6
9
4/5/11
25
4/5
10
4/5/11
10 11 25
Location for filming
10.3a
Has not been decided yet 7
4/13
10.3b
May be on a tropical island in Thailand or Indonesia 7
37
26 4/11
Justification
10.4a
1
Will bring in a total of HK$15 million of advertising
revenue 8 24 27
4/11
10.4b
Will see a lot of arguments (when it is time for the
4/11/13
contestants to decide who will leave the island) 8
1
28 34 36
Students need to sum up the projected figures from March to July (DF8).
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Test Paper 4
Task 10: Language (L) = 5 marks
Marks
5
Language
Data File Manipulation

Successful manipulation of phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences. Achieved through a variety of
changes made to the original texts.
Using Own Language

A wide range of accurate sentence structures using own language,
4

with an excellent grasp of more complex structures.
Grammar very accurate with very occasional errors.

Spelling and punctuation are mostly correct.
Data File Manipulation

Generally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to create
grammatically correct sentences through: some changes in word
formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

A good range of accurate sentence structures with a grasp of simple
3

and complex sentences.
Grammar mainly accurate with occasional errors but overall clarity

is not affected.
Spelling and punctuation are mostly correct.
Data File Manipulation

Sometimes successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences. This is done through some
changes in word formation, tense, pronoun, etc.
Using Own Language

A range of accurate sentence structures with some attempts to use
more complex sentences.
2

Grammatical errors occur in more complex structures but overall
clarity is not affected.

Spelling and punctuation are sufficiently accurate to convey
meaning.
Data File Manipulation

Occasionally successful in adapting phrases from the Data File to
create grammatically correct sentences though more often errors
occur due to failing to change the original texts to the requirements
of his/her own text.
Using Own Language
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Performance Plus for the HKDSE — Paper 3 [4] (4th Edition)



1
Test Paper 4
Short simple sentences are generally accurate. Only scattered
attempts are made to use more complex sentences. Sentence
structures used tend to be repetitive.
Grammatical errors sometimes affect meaning.
Spelling of most common words is correct, with basic punctuation
being accurate.
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by occasional attempts to adapt language from
the Data File or by chunks taken verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences are generally accurate. Only occasional
attempts at longer, complex sentences.


Grammatical errors often affect meaning.
Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation mostly accurate.
0
Data File Manipulation

Writing characterised by being a series of chunks of information
taken verbatim from the Data File.
Using Own Language

Short simple sentences may be accurate.

Grammatical errors often affect meaning.

Spelling of simple words is correct, more complex ones not, with
basic punctuation often faulty.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s script to be able to award ‘1’.
Task 10: Coherence and organisation (C) = 2 marks
Marks
2
Coherence and organisation


1
Overall coherence of the text is very good.
It is clearly on topic and congruent with the subject.

Relations between the main points and supporting points are always
clear.

Strong cohesive ties are used to enhance coherence when necessary.

Overall coherence of the text is reasonable.

It is generally on topic and congruent with the subject.
Relations between the main points and supporting points are

generally clear.
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0
Test Paper 4

Cohesive ties are used generally to enhance coherence although
these may occasionally be fuzzy.

Overall coherence of the text is weak.
It is mostly off topic and not clearly congruent with the subject.



Supporting details not clearly related to the main points.
The cohesive ties used contribute little to the coherence of the text.
OR

Not enough evidence in candidate’s work to be able to award ‘1’.
Task 10: Appropriacy (A) = 2 marks
Marks
2
1
0
Appropriacy

Register, tone and style appropriate to the text through manipulation
of parts of Data File and own language.

Consistently demonstrates an awareness of the audience.

Register, tone and style reasonably appropriate to the text through
some manipulation of parts of Data File and through own language.

The tone may be inconsistent.

Little or no evidence of an ability to manipulate register, tone or
style in order to produce an appropriate text.
Key appropriacy areas include (but are not limited to):

It is an internal workplace proposal for a new reality show.

Relevant headings and numbered paragraphs are appropriate.

The tone should be formal, informative and persuasive.
The purpose of providing information should be clear.

It should not read like an essay.

Suitable headings:

Description

Estimated cost and cost breakdown
Location for filming

Justification

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