2007 hkce english language examination paper 1a - reading
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2007 HKCE English Language Examination
Paper 1A - Reading
2007 HKCE English Language Examination
Paper 1A - Reading
Examination time – 1 hour Weighting – 20% Usually consists of 3 texts The 3 texts are in similar topics
Paper 1A - Reading
Sources of the texts:
1. Newspapers
2. Magazines
3. Websites
4. Stories
5. Government publications
6. Promotional materials
Paper 1A - Reading
The 3 texts are of different lengths and level of difficulty.
The 1st text is usually the shortest and is comparatively more informative. (e.g. advertisement, traveling brochure, guidelines)
Sample Text 1 - (a cinema review)
Sample Text 1 - (an overseas college guide)
Common Questions Types
1. M.C.
2. Matching
3. Short responses
4. Long Questions (Sometimes open - ended)
5. Chart filling / Form Filling / Mind – map filling
6. Proofreading
7. Dictionary Skills
Matching
Mind – Map Filling
Dictionary Skills
Proofreading
Some Tips for Paper 1A (Reading)
1. Read more newspapers (English!)
2. Use your time wisely (you have to read 3 texts in 1 hour! )
3. Practice makes perfect
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