HSC 2023 Prelim QP

Class: Index: Name: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (2023) SECONDARY FOUR NORMAL (ACADEMIC)/ NORMAL (TECHNICAL) (OOS) ENGLISH LANGUAGE (SYLLABUS A) Paper 2 Comprehension Candidates answer on the Question Paper Additional Materials: Insert 1190 / 02 9 July 2023 1 hour 50 minutes 0800 to 0950 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number in the spaces at the top of this page. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question Paper. The Insert contains the text for all the questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 50. This document consists of 9 printed pages (including this Cover Page). [Turn over 50 For Examiner’s Use

2 Section A [5 marks] Refer to the advertisement (Text 1) and the extract from a blog (Text 2) on page 2 of the Insert for Questions 1–4. 1 Look at the image and the sub-heading in Text 1. What idea does the image convey about ‘Feel the difference? …………………………………………………...………………………………………………………..[1] 2 Look at Text 2. Tick (✔) the statement below that best summarises the main idea of Text 2. Coca Cola is not a good choice of drink. Coca Cola is acceptable if consumers balance it with healthier options. Coca Cola is a good choice of drink after a morning jog. [1] 3 Give one way in which the tone of Text 1 is different from the tone of Text 2. ………………….………………………………………………………………………………………..[1] 4 Look at Texts 1 and 2 and statements (a) and (b) below. Decide whether the statements refer to Text 1, Text 2, both texts, or neither text. Circle the answer you have chosen for each statement. (a) The text encourages readers to take action to make good drink choices. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither (b) The text emphasises the importance of water as the best way to keep yourself healthy. Text 1 / Text 2 / Both / Neither [2]

3 [Turn Over Section B [20 marks] Refer to Text 3 on page 3 of the Insert for Questions 5-14. 5 In Paragraph 1, how do we know that Hong Kong was a bustling city? ……………………………………………………………………..………………………..……..[1] 6 Pick a word from Paragraph 1 which shows that Li Wei viewed the teahouse as a safe retreat away from the city. ……………………………………………………………………..…………………………..…..[1] 7 (a) In Paragraph 1, the writer tells us that Li Wei is ‘known throughout the city for his skill in selecting the finest teas and creating blends that delighted the senses’ (lines 3-4). What does this tell you about Li Wei? ……………………………………………………………………..……………………..………..[1] (b) Suggest how Li Wei acquired his knowledge about the traditions of tea. ……………………………………………………………………..……………………..………..[1] 8 ‘He believed that each cup of tea held a story, waiting to be discovered. Every morning, he would meticulously handpick the leaves, plucked with precision and nurtured by nature, and attentively cultivate his distinct concoctions.’ (lines 6-8) Identify the words or phrases from the extract given above that correspond with the actions of the tea merchant. The actions taken to make a cup of tea Matching words of phrases from the given extract cultivated leaves organically delicately extracted the leaves carefully selected the leaves brewed the tea [4]

4 9 What reference to Paragraph 3, what were the two things about Li Wei’s teahouse that first attracted the traveller? (i)……………………………………………………………………..………………….…………… (ii)..………………………………………………………………..………………….…..………..[1] 10 (a) In Paragraph 4, the writer tells us that ‘He savoured the misty mornings of the Fujian mountains, the floral sweetness of the Darjeeling hills, and the earthy richness of the Yunnan province.’ (lines 16-18) Pick two expressions in the same paragraph which support this idea. (i)……………………………………………………………………..………………….…………… (ii)...………………………………………………………………..………………….…..……….[2] (b) Suggest a reason why Li Wei shared so much information about the tea blends with the traveller. …………………………………………………………………………………………..………….… ………………………………………...…………………………………………………………...[1] 11 What do the following words in italics from Paragraph 4 suggest about the traveller’s experience of drinking the tea prepared by Li Wei? Based on the following word/phrase in italics the experience of drinking the tea prepared by Li Wei … ‘…intricate layers of delicate flavours danced upon his tongue…’ ‘…an escape from the world outside as time seemed to slow..’ [2]

5 [Turn Over 12 Which of the following extracts from Paragraph 5 refer to the gloomy mood of the traveller? Tick two boxes only. ‘......the afternoon sun bathed the shop in a warm glow’ ‘......noticed a pensive look on the traveller's face’ ‘......travelled far and wide, searching for meaning and purpose’ ‘......have seen great wonders’ ‘......my heart yearns for something more’ [2] 13 ‘In the gentle art of making tea, we find patience, harmony, and a connection to the world around us.’ (lines 27-28). What does the above suggest about Li Wei’s attitude towards life? …..….…………………………………………………………………………..…….…….……...[1] 14 Some readers might say that the traveller found the meaning of life in Li Wei’s tea house. With reference to Paragraph 7, find evidence that supports this view. Identify three quotes from Paragraph 7 and explain how each quote provides evidence for this view. Quotes How each quote supports the view that the traveller found the meaning of life in Li Wei’s tea house [3]

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