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 th