2017 EL SA1 P3 Ans

English Language Listening Comprehension Examination Secondary 4 Express (SA1) 2017 Instructions to candidates. (CD Duration: 45 mins)(byelaine/editedbykrtc/2nd) Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the Question Paper. You may take notes as you listen to the recording. Part 1 　 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 to 6, tick the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. You will hear each extract twice. Extract 1 Text for Questions 1 and 2 (Dietician-female and Patient-male) M I was sent to see you about what to eat to help manage my high blood pressure. I am already trying to lose weight by avoiding fast foods and fizzy drinks. F That’s a good start. Suppose a circular plate represents your meal, how much would carbohydrates like rice and starchy foods make up your meal? M Maybe half? Otherwise, I don’t feel full! F What about protein, like meat and toufu, as well as fruits and vegetables? M Probably protein would occupy about two-thirds of the remaining space. Fruits are for dessert, so there’s no need to eat so much. And the only vegetables I eat are carrots and cauliflower. F It is a common misconception that we don’t need much fruit. In fact, research shows that a good diet should comprise half a plate of fruit and vegetables, a quarter plate of carbohydrates and the remaining portion should be protein. M What? So I need to eat more fruit and vegetables? F Yes, and also exercise more. (Listen to extract 1 again)

Extract 2 Text for Questions 3 and 4 (2 Friends discuss travel plans) M The tour agency I spoke to is offering a special package for November to December, if you are interested to go to see the Northern Lights. F Oh that’s too far and expensive! I thought of visiting an Asian destination. M Well, the agency said that ladies often like Thailand or Vietnam, because the shopping and food are relatively affordable. F I’ve also heard that Ho Chi Minh City is worth a visit. M But, I have already been there. How about Korea, since you said that you could ask your travel agent for some details? F I did! He said that his agency has a November tour to Seoul and Jeju Island which will cover all the main attractions. M That would be great, but what’s the cost? How long is the tour? I only have 9 days of annual leave left. F Well, the whole trip will take 7 days, so you’ll have enough time. For twin- sharing, the cost will be $4,775 per person. This includes airfare, accommodation in 5-star hotels, meals as well as transport by means of luxury coaches. M Er, any discount on the price? (Listen to extract 2 again) Extract 3 Text for Questions 5 and 6 (Talk on safe driving habits to new drivers) Here are six tips on how to be a safe driver. First, always anticipate that someone might dash across a pedestrian crossing or a motorist might suddenly switch lanes without signa