Candidate Number Part Marks A 72 MOCK TEST 5 ENGLISH ... · PDF file‘Bieber taught himself to play the piano’ (line 14) ‘he entered a local singing competition’ (lines 15-16)

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MOCK TEST 5ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1PART AQUESTION-ANSWER BOOK

Candidate Number Part Marks

A 72

B1 64

B2 78

Total

1AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part A)

Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page. Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-43. (72 marks)

1. In the foreword, the writer mentions Bieber’s image to show … * multiple-choice – identify purpose of writing LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4,5)

A. what faux pas ineffectual PR has committed that may have caused Bieber’s fall from favour. B. the media outlets that are predominantly favourable to Bieber. C. how quickly people’s impressions of stars can change. D. how Bieber has morphed into mega stardom.

A B C D

2. Which phrase in the foreword suggests the fervour of Bieber’s fans? * short response – inference and literal LEVEL 3

3. What do you think is the meaning of ‘annus horribilis’ (foreword)? Answer by completing the sentence below. * short response – phrase (meaning) LEVEL 4 (4,5)

It means a year.

4. Look at how the word ‘clumsy’ is used in the foreword. Decide which of the following best replaces the word without changing its meaning. * multiple-choice – vocabulary (synonym) LEVEL 2

A. uncanny B. resourceful C. reactionary D. unprofessional

A B C D

5. Complete the sentence below with information from paragraphs 2 and 3. Use ONE word for each blank. Hyphenated words count as one word. (3 marks)

* sentence completion – inference and literal LEVEL 3

Justin Bieber’s snow white image hinges upon his humble upbringing as an average -

playing kid who taught to play music while living in a , single-

parent family.

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Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

* question types specified for your reference

(1) sport/hockey/ soccer (lines 9-10)

(Note: accept any reasonable answer)

horrible/horrid/disastrous/bad

the assault of screaming and crying female fans (holding their cellphone cameras aloft, ready to fire) (foreword)

Can …1. identify main ideas / themes within more complex texts2. identify views & attitudes3. follow elaboration / development of an argument4. deduce information presented obviously within more complex texts /

less obviously within non-complex texts 5. comprehend language contextualised across more complex texts 6. understand commonly-used idioms 7. recognise & interpret tone & mood in more complex texts

LEVEL 4

‘… it’s all a far cry from his glorious beginnings.’ (foreword)

(1) himself (line 14) (1) poor/low-income (line 13)


6. As mentioned in the article, which of the following activities had young Bieber been involved in before he met Scooter Braun? Mark each picture with a tick (3) in the box to indicate that Bieber had been involved in the activity and a cross (x) if he had not. (5 marks)

* picture matching comprehension – match written description to pictorial representation LEVEL 2

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A B

C D

E

SINGING CONTEST

(1) 3x

3

there is no information in the text about young Bieber playing the violin before he met Scooter Braun

‘Bieber’s rapid ascent from an average hockey- and soccer-playing kid’ (lines 8-10)

‘Bieber taught himself to play the piano’ (line 14)

‘he entered a local singing competition’ (lines 15-16)

3

(1)

(1) (1)

there is no information in the text about young Bieber playing basketball before he met Scooter Braun

x(1)

Go on to the next page3

7. What does the phrase ‘Mallette decided to take the plunge’ (line 29) refer to? * full response – inference LEVEL 4 (4,5)

8. Look at the expression ‘The rest … is history’ used in paragraph 5 of the article. What does it mean? * multiple-choice – expression (meaning) LEVEL 4 (1,3,4,5,6)

It means what happened next is …

A. news. B. a secret. C. a great wonder. D. well-known fact.

A B C D

9. The chart below shows some of the important events in Justin Bieber’s life. Complete each statement by writing the correct letter (A-E) inside the box. Use each letter once only. Write the year in which each event took place in the blank provided. One has been done for you as an example. (9 marks)

Important events

AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part A)

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Year: ________________

Born in Ontario, Canada …(1) B

STATEMENTS

A. … threatened to decry his wholesome image.

B. … to a single mum named Mallette.

C. … to be awarded second place.

D. … to a leading record company soon after.

E. … announced his arrival internationally.

Year: ________________

Entered a singing contest only … (1) C

Year: ________________

Spotted by Scooter Braun and signed … (1) D

Year: ________________

The billboard success of My World …(1) E

Year: ________________

Plagued by negative publicity that …(1) A

1994



LEVEL 4 Within complex texts, can …1. access literary & non-literary information2. understand explicit & implicit information3. identify main & sub themes 4. identify & evaluate views & attitudes 5. follow & understand elaboration / development of an argument 6. deduce information 7. understand purpose of a text 8. comprehend literal & figurative language contextualised across one or more texts 9. recognise & interpret tone & mood

LEVEL 5

It refers to Mallette’s change of heart over entrusting her son’s future to Braun after her initial reluctance and scepticism.

(lines 26-27)

(line 39)

(1) 2007 (line 15)

(1) 2013 (foreword)

(1) 2009 (line 1)

(1) 2008 (line 20)

(line 8)

(lines 13&17)

(line 16)

(lines 35-36)

(foreword)

* chart completion – inference and literal LEVEL 5 (2,3,5,6)

(lines 2-3)


10. Read paragraphs 3-5 and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks) * true/false/not given – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4)

i) Bieber came from a family of limited means.

ii) Mallette unreservedly entrusted her son’s future with Braun, sensing an immediate opportunity.

iii) Some people think that Bieber is a one-hit wonder on the Web. not mentioned and cannot be inferred

iv) Both Usher and Bieber signed record contracts at age 14.

11. Complete the mind map below using information given in the article. (4 marks) * diagram completion – information transfer; literal LEVEL 3

12. Who does ‘they’ in line 53 refer to? * short response – pronoun back-referencing LEVEL 2

13. Find words in paragraphs 8 and 9 which could be replaced by the following: (2 marks) * short response – vocabulary (synonyms) a) track ____________________ LEVEL 3

b) change ____________________ LEVEL 3

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T F NG

Bieber’s success by 21st-century standards

• Twitter: • Facebook:

• YouTube:

, making it second only to

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

no: ‘Braun … was faced with the challenge of having to convince a not-easily-persuaded single parent’ (lines 25-27)

yes: ‘the then 14-year-old Justin … the same age Usher was when he signed with the music group’ (lines 35, 38-39)

yes: ‘rags-to-riches fairytales’ (line 11); ‘living with his single mother in low-income housing’ (lines 13-14)

(a) (1) 20 million followers (line 46)

(b) (1) (more than)

21 million people ‘like’ him

(c) (1) 800 million

(d) (1) PSY’s Gangnam Style

video (lines 42-45)

plus page views (line 43)

(lines 47-48)

Bieber’s fans (who follow him online) (line 53)

(1) stalk (line 56)

(1) metamorphosis (line 64)Can …1. identify main ideas / themes within more complex texts2. identify views & attitudes3. follow elaboration / development of an argument4. deduce information presented obviously within more complex texts /


LEVEL 4

Go on to the next page5AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part A)

14. Name TWO go-betweens mentioned in the article that used to link artists and fans in the past. (2 marks) * short response – literal LEVEL 1 a)

b)

15. Below is a summary of ideas found in paragraphs 6-8. Fill in the blanks using words that can be found in paragraphs 6-8. Use ONE word per blank. (Hyphenated words count as one word.) (4 marks)

* cloze summary – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,3,4,5)

16. Find words in paragraphs 10 and 11 which mean the opposite of these words: (2 marks) * short response – vocabulary (antonyms) a) rise ____________________ LEVEL 2

b) differences ____________________ LEVEL 3

17. Look at the expression ‘everything has a shelf life’ used in paragraph 11 of the article. Decide which of the definitions below is closest in meaning. * multiple-choice – expression (meaning) LEVEL 4 (1,3,4,5,6)

A. Nothing lasts forever. B. It is important to learn from history. C. People nowadays are very impatient. D. There are many preservation methods.

A B C D

18. According to paragraph 12, Justin Bieber was … about his future. * multiple-choice – identify attitude LEVEL 5 (6,8,9) A. uncertain B. apathetic C. optimistic D. pessimistic

A B C D

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It is generally agreed that teen sensation Justin Bieber’s rise to the top owed a lot to

(i) (1) social media (line 52) , especially at the beginning of his career. By posting

his every move online, he gives licence to millions of his predominantly

(ii) (1) female (line 46) fans to virtually (iii) (1) stalk (line 56) his every move. This helps foster,

among his fans, the feeling of a perpetual (iv) (1) connection (line 53) to Bieber.

(lines 80-81)

(1) descent (line 72)

(1) parallels (line 78)

‘Bieber confidently swept aside the possibility of his fading into oblivion any time soon’ (lines 85-87) and replied ‘There is no cure for Bieber fever’ (line 88)

(1) (a) journalist(s) (lines 68-69)

(1) (a) DJ(s) (lines 68-69)

: in any order

Within complex texts, can …1. access literary & non-literary information2. understand explicit & implicit information3. identify main & sub themes 4. identify & evaluate views & attitudes 5. follow & understand elaboration / development of an argument 6. deduce information 7. understand purpose of a text 8. comprehend literal & figurative language contextualised across one or more texts 9. recognise & interpret tone & mood

LEVEL 5


19. Find TWO examples in the text of negative stories likely to have appeared in the ‘tabloid journalism’ (lines 99-100) coverage of Bieber. * full response – inference and literal LEVEL 2 (2 marks)

a)

b)

20. What are the nationalities of Valerie Tweedle and Robert J. Smith? * full response – inference and literal LEVEL 3

21. Based on the information in paragraphs 13 and 14, what are the two scientists’ stand towards Bieber Fever? Support your answer with a suitable quote. (2 marks)

* full response – inference and literal; give supporting quote LEVEL 5 (1,2,4,5,6)

Their stand:

Support:

22. Do/Did these people admire Bieber’s work? (3 marks) * short response – identify opinions LEVEL 5 (2,4,5,6,9)

In the table below, put:

– a (3) if you know they do/did – a (✗) if you know they do/did not; or – a (?) if the text does not tell you

One has been done for you as an example.

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Usher 3

Lauren Franklin

Scooter Braun

Tom Payne

They are both Canadian. (line 90)

(1) It is a disease-like harmful obsession that is spreading among young people and needs to be stopped.

(1) they call it ‘a full pandemic, primarily among our youth.’ (lines 92-93); ‘our last and best hope against this fast-moving and highly contagious disease’ (lines 100-101)

(1) ?

(1) 3

(1) ?

exchanging heated words with his Los Angeles neighbour / offending veterans about war diarist Anne Frank’s musical

preferences/abandoning his pet monkey in Germany after failing to produce the right paperwork (foreword)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a) In paragraphs 7 and 8, Lauren Franklin explains why Bieber is popular, but does not say whether she admires his work herself.

(b) ‘Determined to track down this remarkable talent.’ (line 23)(c) Although Tom Payne remarks ‘We can … get rid of Justin Bieber’ (line 83),

he does not specify whether he shares this desire.

(Note: choose any two; award 1 mark each)

Go on to the next page7AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part A)

Look at the web page below from a website about pop stars. Choose one of the sentences from the list (A-L) to complete each blank in the article. Write the letters in the spaces provided in the right hand column. Use each letter ONCE only. One has been done for you as an example. (11 marks)

* multiple-choice cloze summary LEVEL 5 (1,2,3,4,5,6,9)

How easy is it to become a pop star?

It’s remarkable what Justin Bieber has achieved in his career, (23) ?

But what’s the key to (24) for such a long time?

Here are some (25) for anyone wanting to (26) his footsteps.

Suggestions and warnings

Firstly, remember to (27) – that way you’ll have more time to (28) .

Secondly, consider posting (29) of yourself performing online. It’s a great

way to (30) and is also the way that Bieber (31) originally.

Remember, once you have (32) , it’s important to both (33) and avoid

controversial issues that might (34) .

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23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

A – was discovered B – a videoC – golden rules D – attract attentionE – start young F – enjoyed some hits G – damage your reputation H – follow inI – keep fans happy J – isn’t itK – develop your career L – staying popular

B

(1) J

(1) L

(1) C

(1) H

(1) E

(1) K

(1) D

(1) A

(1) F

(1) I

(1) G

(Full explanatory notes can be found on www.aristo.com.hk/dshkdse.)


LEVEL 5


Writing in Response: A Letter to the Editor Below is the draft of a letter to the editor of a youth magazine written by your friend Sally Tam in response to the article. Read the choice of words and expressions given and help Sally to express her support for the content of the article by underlining the best option as shown in the example. (9 marks)

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Singing his ( way / path / route ) to success!

I read an article today about the young superstar Justin Bieber – it was quite (35) terrifying /

overwhelming / fascinating. I had no idea that the video-sharing website YouTube played such an

important (36) roll / role / rail in his rise to fame. He (37) viewed / saw / looked so young in his

early videos.

Many people think that being a pop star is easy. (38) However / Furthermore / Therefore, singers

such as Justin Bieber have to be (39) additionally / exceptionally / proportionally talented to stand

out. There are so many people who have tried to use YouTube to showcase their talents, but in

reality, only a few are talented enough to (40) strengthen / succeed / struggle in this demanding

industry.

All the same, I think it’s great that people can post videos of (41) myself / themselves / itself

performing on the Web for others to see. For most people, this is just a bit of fun, but very

(42) sometimes / usually / occasionally, thanks to the Internet, the voice of a true artist is

(43) here / heard / heart.

Sally Tam

Chai Wan


END OF PART A

(1)

(Full explanatory notes can be found on www.aristo.com.hk/dshkdse.)

* multiple-choice cloze summary – requires understanding of views/opinions within source text, as well as summarising skills LEVEL 5 (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9)


LEVEL 5

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.Read Text 2 and answer questions 44-58. (37 marks)

44. What is the meaning of the expression ‘in the billions’ (line 3)? * short response – expression (meaning) LEVEL 2

45. What is the purpose of including the figures in the introduction of the web forum (lines 1-11)? * short response – identify purpose of writing LEVEL 4 (1,3,4)

46. According to the introduction, what type of content does the web forum (Text 2) contain? * multiple-choice – inference LEVEL 3 A. reviews of specific videos posted online B. details about YouTube as a learning tool C. opinions related to online video postings D. first-hand experiences concerning online video postings

A B C D

47. Complete the summary by writing ONE word to fill in each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. * cloze summary – inference and literal LEVEL 3 (5 marks)

48. Which of the following aspects of postings on YouTube does the writer of message A find problematic? Indicate your answers by underlining TWO options below. * multiple-choice – literal LEVEL 1 (2 marks)

tasteless jokes / bad language / dangerous acts / children’s games / violent reactions / adult themes

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B1EASY SECTION

Candidate Number

MOCK TEST 5ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1PART B1QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK

1AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part B1) ALL-IN-ONE (Vol.2)

Ever since its launch in (i) (1) 2005 (line 3) , YouTube has attracted a huge

(ii) globally. The website’s (iii) (1) popularity (line 4) has a huge influence on our

lives, by enabling information to spread more rapidly than ever before owing to its videos’ global

(iv) , and enabling (v) (1) talent (line 9) that might otherwise have gone

unnoticed to be uncovered.



LEVEL 4

as statistical proof/to demonstrate YouTube’s immense global popularity (line 5)

over a billion/numerous

(Note: accept all reasonable answers)

(1) (line 13) (1) (line 13)

‘Post your comments and stories about your experiences here!’ (lines 10-11)

(1) community (line 3)/following

(1) exposure (line 8)/reach

2AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part B1)

49. According to message B, what are the learning objectives behind the follow-up discussions for YouTube assisted assignments? * short response – literal LEVEL 2 (2 marks)

Students can learn …

•

•

50. What does ‘to do so’ in message C (line 25) refer to? * short response – phrase back-referencing LEVEL 3

51. The writer of message C claims to be ‘a law enforcer’ (line 20). Which of the following is NOT a probable job of the writer? * multiple-choice – phrase (meaning) LEVEL 3

A. a police officer

B. a prison warden C. a private detective D. a customs inspector

A B C D

52. Which words or expressions in message D mean the same as the following: (3 marks) * short response – vocabulary (synonyms) a) of course __________________ __________________ __________________ (line 27) LEVEL 3

b) on and on __________________ __________________ __________________ (line 28) LEVEL 4 (4,5)

c) confessed __________________ (line 31) LEVEL 3

53. Look at how the following sentences are used in the web postings. Decide which of the options provided best conveys the tone of the sentence and blacken ONE circle only. (2 marks)

* multiple-choice – identify tone LEVEL 4 (2,3,4,7)

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Message Sentence Tone

BI like it when my teacher sets us assignments that require the use of YouTube.

appreciative

neutral

sarcastic

DOkay – the man publicly admitted to his (mis)behaviour – what a big achievement!

appreciative

neutral

sarcastic



LEVEL 4

(1) how to judge the suitability of what they choose to watch (line 17)

(1) how to use websites like YouTube effectively (lines 17-18)

to check the content of videos for appropriateness before they are made available to the public (lines 23-24)

(a)

(b)

(1) needless to say

(1) at great length

(1) admitted

(a)

(b)

(1)

(1)

(line 16)

(line 31)

: in any order

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54. Look at how ‘degenerate’ is used in message E, and decide which of the definitions below is closest in meaning. * multiple-choice – vocabulary (meaning) LEVEL 3

A. speak B. worsen C. fall down D. produce more

A B C D

55. Look for words/phrases in message E which are the opposite in meaning to: (2 marks) * short response – vocabulary (antonyms) a) open-minded LEVEL 3

b) barred from LEVEL 2

56. Read message E and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. * true/false/not given – inference and literal LEVEL 3 (3 marks)

i) DM spends a lot of time online. not mentioned and cannot be inferred

ii) DM believes it is a moral duty to publicly correct people’s behaviour on the Internet.

iii) DM posts videos on YouTube. not mentioned and cannot be inferred

57. Complete the information summary below. Identify each writer’s occupation and the topic of their comment. Decide

if the view expressed about YouTube is positive or negative, then quote ONE piece of evidence in support of this. Some of the details have been completed to help you. (7 marks)

* table completion – information transfer; inference and literal; give supporting quote LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4,5,7)

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T F NG

Message Writer’s occupation Topic of comment View of YouTube(positive or negative)

Supporting quote from the passage

C law enforcerposting videos of

_________________negative

D

university student studying

online discussions of people’s

(mis)behaviour

Etherapist/

medical professionaleffects of online

comments

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1) negative

(1) negative

(1) I’ve been dumbfounded by the

amount of video posts of cold-

blooded criminal acts (lines 21-22)

(1) I found it at once interesting as

well as unsettling (line 30)

(1) the patients I see for therapy have

been on the receiving end of this kind

of attitude, and I have seen the effects (lines 34-35)

(1) psychology (lines 29-30)

(line 20)(1) criminal acts/

violence/violent attacks(lines 22-23)

inferred from ‘some of the patients I see for therapy’ (line 34)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(lines 28-29)

(lines 33-35)

no: inferred from ‘Is it reasonable … to comment, criticise and chastise them?’ (lines 33-34)

(line 33)

(1) judgemental (line 33)

(1) allowed to (line 34)


58. Read the following replies, matching each with ONE of the messages in Text 2. Use each message once only. * matching – match replies to source text; inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4,7) (5 marks)

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End of questions for Text 2

To me, any kind of public shaming is unacceptable and amounts to cyberbullying, regardless of how unpleasantly this man had behaved. NMS (1) D

Yes, there are some depressing videos on YouTube and no one is forced to watch them. But when it comes to kids, I strongly believe they should be supervised when using the Internet, whichever website they are using. ZR

(1) A

Though YouTube has stated in no uncertain terms in their community guidelines that violence is not allowed on their website, I agree with you that videos should be checked at some point before public posting. TW

(1) C

It’s awful to learn that cruel behaviour online can result in people needing professional help. DS (1) E

Lucky you – you’ve got a really forward-thinking teacher. It’s better to teach students how to use websites sensibly and effectively than to simply tell them they are up to no good. RB

(1) B

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(a)



LEVEL 4

‘vigorous discussions at great length about the man’s behaviour that quickly escalated into a large-scale Internet witch-hunt’ (lines 28-29)

‘my concern is that many of these freely-available videos set very poor examples for our children’ (lines 14-15)

‘the content of videos should be checked for appropriateness before they are made available to the public’ (lines 23-24)

‘Some of the patients I see for therapy have been on the receiving end of this kind of attitude’ (lines 34-35)

‘my teacher sets us assignments that require the use of YouTube’ (line 16);‘By doing this, we learn how to judge the suitability of what we choose to watch and how to use websites like this effectively’ (lines 17-18)


Read Text 3 and answer questions 59-73. (27 marks)

59. What did Edward Snowden do that ‘caused a big stir’ (line 3)? * short response – literal LEVEL 1

60. Explain why the writer tags Snowden as ‘the computer-virtuoso-turned-alleged-traitor’ (lines 7-8)? Fill in the blanks using ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answer is grammatically correct. (3 marks)

* sentence completion – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (3,4,5) The tag tracks his shift in status from a government

to a public revealer of government secrets as well as the most man in America.

61. Find a word in paragraph 2 that means the same as ‘getaway’. * short response – vocabulary (synonym) LEVEL 2

62. Complete the sentence below. * sentence completion – inference and literal LEVEL 3 (2 marks)

According to paragraph 3, Lindsay differs from Edward in that Edward

while Lindsay .

63. Do you think Lindsay’s blog attracted a lot of attention? Support your answer with information from the text. * full response – inference and literal; give opinion and supporting reason LEVEL 3 (2 marks)

64. According to paragraph 3, what were Lindsay’s blog posts comprised of? * short response – identify items in text; literal LEVEL 1

65. Read paragraphs 2 and 3 and decide whether the following statements are True, False or the information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (3 marks)

* true/false/not given – inference and literal LEVEL 3

i) Lindsay felt lost and betrayed when Snowden left her.

ii) Snowden made public his government’s spying programme. iii) Snowden has travelled between numerous countries since leaving Hawaii.

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T F NG

(1) US (line 2)

disclosed insider details of America’s domestic and global spying programme (to the London newspaper The Guardian in a Hong Kong hotel) (lines 4-6)/ leaked top secret intelligence (lines 6-7)

(1) technical contractor (line 2)

(1) wanted (line 9)

(1) is relatively private/keeps to himself (lines 19-20)

(1) is extroverted/is an extrovert/likes to bare all (lines 14-18)

prose, videos, photographs and blog posts about her relationship with (Edward) Snowden (lines 17-20)

(1) Yes, Lindsay’s blog attracted a lot of attention because it was (1) ‘shut down after the world turned its gaze on her’. (lines 15-16)

(1)

(1)

(1)

yes: ‘disclosing insider details of America’s domestic and global spying programme’ (lines 4-5)

not mentioned and cannot be inferred


escape (line 11)

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66. Find information in paragraphs 1-3 to complete each of the blanks in the following speech bubbles. Use ONE word for each blank. * short response – literal LEVEL 3 (3 marks)

67. According to the writer, what is ironic about Lindsay’s blog? * full response – literal LEVEL 3

68. What does ‘they’ (line 36) refer to? * short response – pronoun back-referencing LEVEL 3

69. What is the writer’s tone in paragraph 5? * multiple-choice – identify tone LEVEL 4 (2,3,7)

A. uneasy B. confused C. uncertain D. indifferent

A B C D

70. Complete the sentence below. Use ONE word for each blank. (2 marks) * sentence completion – literal LEVEL 2

People enjoy sharing information online because it is a and

way of keeping in touch and talking to people.

71. How might Edward Snowden’s leaks benefit the public? * multiple-choice – inference LEVEL 4 (1,3,4)

A. They warn us about who could be reading our personal information online. B. They highlight the fact that teenagers are spending too much time online. C. They caution teen netizens about getting connected with strangers. D. They alert us to the tensions between rival nations.

A B C D

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I was fully aware of the things I would be giving up when I swapped for Hong Kong.

I am and I once ran a blog named

which had to be closed down after my boyfriend was accused of being a traitor.

AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part B1)

(a) (1) Hawaii (line 12)

(b) (1) Lindsay/Mills (lines 14-15)

(c) (1) LsJourney (line 16)

It is ironic that she seemed carefree about putting private information about herself online while her boyfriend fought against

online monitoring and privacy infringement. (lines 23-27)

(1) fun (line 34)

people who share personal information online/teen netizens/teenagers/teens (lines 32-34)

(1) innovative (line 34)

‘by acting against mass online monitoring’ (lines 24-25) / ‘what they are not aware of is where the information might eventually end up’ (lines 35-37)

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72. Complete the following editorial about privacy online. Use ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. * cloze summary – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,3,4,5) (4 marks)

73. According to paragraph 5, what might cause the disclosures by ‘whistle-blowers like Snowden’ to end in vain? * short response – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4,5)

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Amid concerns that the US government is (i) (1) spying (line 5) on the general public, it seems like an

ironic situation that people share everything about themselves on the (ii) (1) Internet/Web (line 22) willingly

– given the convenience of getting (iii) (1) connected (line 35) in digital space, enhanced by the improved

(iv) (1) technology (line 30) on offer.

END OF PART B1


the public being blind/oblivious/indifferent to infringements/the issue of Internet privacy (lines 37-40)



LEVEL 4


(line 39)

This is a blank page.

Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page. Read Text 4 and answer questions 74-91. (38 marks)

74. What does the phrase ‘lethal proportions’ (line 2) imply? * multiple-choice – inference LEVEL 3

A. Little is at stake. B. Risks are unavoidable. C. One has to contend with the uncertainties. D. There is a possibility of something being life-threatening.

A B C D

75. Which of the following is closest in meaning to ‘glaring’ (line 6)? * multiple-choice – vocabulary (synonym) LEVEL 3

A. sad B. obvious C. blinding D. concealed

A B C D

76. What concerns are there regarding the direct marketing of elective aesthetic surgery to young people? (2 marks) * short response – literal LEVEL 2

a)

b)

77. Which meaning of ‘practice’ is closest to the one used in line 21? * multiple-choice – vocabulary (meaning) LEVEL 3

A. something commonly or regularly done B. an occupation or task that requires skill and training C. the action as compared to the notion or idea of something D. frequently or repeatedly doing something to improve one’s skill

A B C D

78. In paragraph 2, find two expressions used to describe the frequency with which aggressive elective aesthetic surgery sales techniques are employed. * short response – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,3,4,5) (2 marks)

a) __________________ __________________ (line 21)

b) __________________ __________________ __________________ (line 25)

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B2DIFFICULT SECTION

Candidate Number

MOCK TEST 5ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1PART B2QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK

1AIO (Vol.2) • Paper 1 • Mock Test 5 (Q-A – Part B2) ALL-IN-ONE (Vol.2)

(1) (the) possible psychological effects on susceptible youths (lines 10-11)

(1) the trivialising of conventional concern with regard to surgical procedures (lines 11-13)

(1) common practice

(1) not unheard of



LEVEL 4

: in any order

: questions that mark high achievers5**


79. Based on the information given in paragraph 2, complete the text by using ONE word to fill in each blank. You should make sure that your answers are grammatically correct, paying attention to word form, plurals, etc.

* cloze summary – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4) (7 marks)

80. In paragraph 3, Victoria likened her first-time consultation to ‘being sold a car or a package holiday’ (line 28)? Based on the information in the following paragraph, can you tell what message she was trying to get across?

* full response – inference and literal LEVEL 5 (2,3,4,9)

81. Read paragraph 5 and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (3 marks)

* true/false/not given – inference and literal LEVEL 3

i) It is in the patients’ interest that they meet with cosmetic surgeons before surgery.

ii) Sales staff are obligated by law to ensure operations suit patients’ needs.

iii) Most sales staff at beauty clinics are pushy marketers.

82. What does ‘we’ (line 49) refer to? * short response – pronoun back-referencing LEVEL 3

83. Paragraph 6 features TWO things elective aesthetic surgery is compared with in the case of the proposed advertising ban. What are they? * short response – literal LEVEL 2 (2 marks)

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

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T F NG

(i) (1) Medical (line 16) surgery and (ii) (1) elective aesthetic (line 14) surgery are not

seen as equal before the law in many countries. Generally, the latter is subject to relatively lax

(iii) because it is seen as neither (iv) nor

(v) . This (vi) approach risks misleading the unwitting into

paying only casual attention to the (vii) (1) risk (line 20) elements involved.

5**

(1)

(1)

(1)

yes: ‘the ideal approach of having surgeons to personally make assessments and recommendations’ (lines 40-41)


yes: ‘a proclivity for aggressive marketing tactics’ (lines 43-44)

The consultation was highly commercial in nature which was hardly appropriate as it concerned a medical procedure.

(Note: accept any reasonable answer)

the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (the BAAPS) (line 52)

(1) regulations/monitoring/restrictions (line 15)

(1) therapeutic (line 19)(1) laissez-faire (line 16)/

loose (line 19)

(1) prescription-only medicines (line 51)

(1) other types of surgery (lines 51-52)

(1) pathological (line 19)

(Note: accept all reasonable answers; : in any order)




LEVEL 5

: in any order


84. What is the main idea of paragraph 6? * multiple-choice – identify main idea LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4) A. The support of interest groups is key to winning new regulations. B. A dichotomy between therapeutic and elective surgery is apparent. C. Interest groups demand a halt to high pressure and irresponsible sales tactics. D. Differential treatment of elective aesthetic surgery should be brought to an end.

A B C D

85. Based on the information in paragraph 6, complete the following by using ONE word to fill in each blank. You should make sure that your answers are grammatically correct, paying attention to word form, plurals, etc.

* cloze summary – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,2,3) (6 marks)

86. Interest groups propose that companies offering elective aesthetic surgery should behave like other surgical procedure providers. Use TWO ideas mentioned in the text to state how this proposal could be implemented.

* full response – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (1,3,4,5) (2 marks) a)

b)

87. Match the correct subheadings to the paragraphs in the article. Write the letter (A-E) in the space provided. (One of the subheadings is NOT used.) (4 marks)

* matching – match subheadings to source text; inference and literal LEVEL 5 (1,3,4,5,7)

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Paragraph No.

Paragraph 1 ________


Paragraphs 3-5 ________


Subheading

A. Initiation into the sales experience

B. Beware of tolerating greater leeway

C. Costly toll on teen self-esteem

D. Beauty clinics targeting youths

E. Calls for stringent regulation

Industry watchdog groups such as the (i) (1) British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

feel that the current laws and (ii) (1) regulations (line 48) governing elective aesthetic procedures and

advertising encourage (iii) (1) unsafe (line 49) practices, and so are pushing for an all-out

(iv) (1) ban (line 50) on the latter. It is hoped that this strict measure would keep a hold on

aggressive (v) (1) salespeople (line 48) who make sales with little regard for customer’s

(vi) (1) safety (line 53) .

(lines 46-47)

(1) Require that consultations be performed by surgeons instead of sales staff. (lines 37-41)

(1) Prohibit the advertising of elective aesthetic surgery. (line 50)(Note: accept all reasonable answers; : in any order)

(1) D

(1) B

(1) A

(1) E

‘These are medical procedures with related safety concerns and should be subject to the same regulations as any others.’ (lines 53-55)


88. Which of the following is the best alternative title for this article? * multiple-choice – requires understanding of overall content LEVEL 5 (1,3,7)

A. Setting sights on teen health B. Ruthless marketing tactics spark concern C. Aggressive pricing plans make surgery accessible D. The dangers involved in elective aesthetic surgery

A B C D

89. This text is likely to be taken from … * multiple-choice – requires understanding of overall content LEVEL 5 (1,7) A. an advertisement B. a newspaper article C. a product description D. an encyclopaedia entry

A B C D

90. The style of this article is best described as … * multiple-choice – requires understanding of overall content LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4)

A. pedantic B. vindictive C. quarrelsome D. confrontational

A B C D

91. In your opinion, what would be an effective way to prevent youths from falling prey to the pushy sales tactics of the elective surgery industry?

* free response – give opinion based on text LEVEL 4 (1,3,4)

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End of questions for Text 4

(sample response) Banning unsolicited advertisements for elective aesthetic surgery that target youths would be an effective

way.(Note: accept any reasonable answer)


Read Text 5 and answer questions 92-102. (40 marks)

92. This article mainly discusses … * multiple-choice – identify main idea LEVEL 4 (1,3,4,5) A. the power of appearance. B. Wang Bei’s road to fame. C. the future of the cosmetic surgery industry. D. reasons for and risks of having cosmetic surgery.

A B C D

93. The following passage is a summary of paragraph 1 of the text. There are five pieces of incorrect information. Underline the mistakes and write the correct answers above the underlined words. One has been done for you as an example. * proofreading LEVEL 4 (1,2,3,4,5) (4 marks)

94. According to paragraph 2, what is ‘one of modern China’s biggest beauty secrets’? * short response – inference

95. In paragraph 5, what does the term ‘spectrum’ represent? * multiple-choice – inference LEVEL 5 (1,5,6,8)

It represents a range of … A. races B. age groups C. occupations D. educational backgrounds

A B C D

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Wang Bei, a star in her late twenties, tragically died while undergoing cosmetic

surgery in the US in 2010. Along with her sister, she wanted her nose to be

made narrower so that she would look more fashionable. They both decided to

have bone-growing surgery, yet only one of them survived the procedure.

early/mid

LEVEL 4 (1,3,4)




LEVEL 5

(1) mother (line 9) (1) jaw (line 8)

(1) grinding (line 9)

(1) China/Wuhan/Hubei (line 3)

(the popularity of) cosmetic surgery/procedures (lines 14-15)

(lines 13-14)

(line 33)

(line 1)

The mentioning of ‘young people’ (line 34) as what is ‘At the other end of the spectrum’ (line 33) tells us that ‘spectrum’ refers to age groups in this context.


96. Look at how the words or expressions below are used in the article. Decide which of the options provided is closest in meaning and blacken ONE circle only. * multiple-choice – vocabulary (meaning) LEVEL 4 (4,5) (3 marks)

97. Why do the writers suggest that there may be ‘a society-wide obsession with modern aesthetic ideals more typical of Western celebrities’ (lines 71-72)?

* full response – literal LEVEL 3

98. Here is a list of suggested alterations for a slightly different version of the article. Fill each gap with ONE word. Refer to the paragraph numbers specified for the specific ideas. (8 marks)

* cloze summary – inference and literal LEVEL 5 (3,5,6)

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Paragraph / Line Word / Expression Meaning

para 3 / line 24 relentless

obliging

softening

never-ending

para 7 / line 53 confined to

forced to

locked in

restricted to

para 8 / line 60 cut-throat

highly competitive

dangerously sharp

health-conscious

para 7

The people going for cosmetic surgery on the mainland are from

_________________ spectrum of life, but all see these medical procedures as

_________________in helping them find _________________ .

para 8

Many of Beijing’s senior secondary students

_________________ _________________ _________________ in order to

look _________________ at job interviews.

para 9

The writers speculate whether Wang Bei was prompted by

_________________ _________________ _________________ – a mental

condition that led her to become obsessively _________________ with her

physical _________________ .

(1) every

(1) advantageous/ important (lines 56-57)

(1) undergo cosmetic/surgical surgery/procedures (line 59)

(1) jobs/employment (line 57)

(1) body dysmorphic disorder (line 68)

(1) preoccupied (line 69)

(1) looks/appearance (line 69)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(1)

(1)

(1)

Many Asians are undertaking elective surgery to get features common to Caucasians’ (lines 73-75).


(1) perfect/flawless(lines 59-60)

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99. Look at how the pronouns below are used and briefly explain who or what they refer to in the article. (2 marks) * short response – pronouns back-referencing LEVEL 3

100. Complete the following summary of the article. Use ONE word to fill in each blank. (Hyphenated words count as one word.) Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. (8 marks)

* cloze summary – inference and literal LEVEL 4 (3,4,5)

101. What do you think the writers’ attitude was towards Wang’s decision to go under the knife? Quote information from the text to support your answer. (2 marks)

* full response – inference and literal; give opinion and supporting reason LEVEL 5 (1,3,4,6)


Pronoun Paragraph / Line Reference

He para 6 / line 43 (1) Ding (Xiaobang) (line 41)

they para 11 / line 81 (1) the risks associated with cosmetic surgery (line 80)

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Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly (i) (1) popular (line 14) in modern China, with many

young people opting for cosmetic procedures because of their desire for aesthetic

(ii) (1) perfection (line 25) . In fact, the demand for cosmetic procedures continues to rise in China. In

(iii) (1) 2012 (line 16) , China performed the most procedures in (iv) (1) Asia (line 16) , and

was in (v) (1) third (line 17) place worldwide. However, this can be a dangerous game because there

are many (vi) (1) risks (line 80) associated with cosmetic surgery, including death. Despite

(vii) (1) medical (line 81) advances, these dangers cannot be totally (viii) (1) eliminated (line 82) .

5**


(a)

(b)

(1) The writers thought it was tragic/unfortunate and unnecessary as well as influenced by society’s beauty standards, as they

describe her death as (1) ‘tragic and avoidable’ (line 2).




LEVEL 5

(Note: accept any reasonable answer; award 1 mark for opinion and 1 mark for reason)


102. Complete the table below. Follow the instructions given in the first row. (9 marks) * table completion – attribute speech acts to characters; inference and literal LEVEL 5 (1-9)

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END OF PART B2

Person featured in the article

OccupationWrite the occupation of each person in this column. Write (NG) if the information is not given.

OpinionDecide whether each person is positive (P) or negative (N) about cosmetic procedures. Write (NG) if the information is not given.Put the appropriate letter(s) in this column.

Speech BubbleRead the three speech bubbles (A – C) below the table. Decide which person is likely to have said each one. Put the appropriate letter in this column.

Zhu Wenbo (1) therapist (line 85) (1) N (1) A (lines 85-87)

Wang Bei’s mother

(1) NG (1) NG (1) C (lines 10-11)

Ding Xiaobang

(1) plastic surgeon (line 39) (1) NG (1) B (lines 49-51)

A. ‘It takes a long time for patients to learn to deal with disastrous surgery.’

C. ‘I didn’t know the surgical procedure would cost her her life.’

B. ‘Money is of no

concern to my patients

when it comes to

looking good.’

Within complex texts, can …1. access literary & non-literary information2. understand explicit & implicit information3. identify main & sub themes 4. identify & evaluate views & attitudes 5. follow & understand elaboration / development of an argument 6. deduce information 7. understand purpose of a text 8. comprehend literal & figurative language contextualised across

one or more texts 9. recognise & interpret tone & mood

LEVEL 5

Documents

Candidate Number Part Marks A 72 MOCK TEST 5 ENGLISH ... · PDF file‘Bieber taught himself to play the piano’ (line 14) ‘he entered a local singing competition’ (lines 15-16)