Part A (p.

2)

Announcer: Situation.

You are Alex Kwok, a Student Council member and assistant House Captain for Red House at Hong
Kong Secondary School. You and the House Captain, Lillian, are organising some welcome activities
for the start of term. You will have a total of four tasks to do. Follow the instructions in the Question-
Answer Book and on the recording to complete the tasks. You will find all the information you need in
the Question-Answer Book and on the recording. You have two minutes to familiarise yourself with
Tasks 1 – 4.

(two minute pause)

[Track 3]
Task 1 (p.2)
Announcer: You and Lillian are preparing a poster to introduce Red House to the new students. As you listen to the
conversation, fill in the information on the poster below. You have 30 seconds to study the poster. At
the end of the task, you will have one minute to tidy up your answers.

(30 second pause)

Alex: I can’t believe school is going to start next week.

Lillian: Neither can I! We’ll have lots of new students joining Red House. I can’t wait to meet them!
Alex: I’m getting excited too.
Lillian: But before we meet the new students, we have to finish the information poster about our house.
With this helpful poster and our warm welcome, I’m sure the new students will quickly fit in and
enjoy school.
Alex: Absolutely. Thanks for designing the poster layout, by the way – now we just need to add
important information to it.
Lillian: Sure. Let me see … Let’s start with our house values. We could write these at the top of the
poster.
Alex: All right! Let me write them down: Our house values are (slowly) strength, loyalty and honesty.
Lillian: That’s right: strength, loyalty and honesty are our three values. And the spelling for ‘loyalty’ is…
Alex: L-O-Y-A-L-T-Y.
Lillian: (laughs) Well done!
Alex: (laughs) Thanks. Okay, what else shall we add? What about the name of our teacher advisor, Mr
Kwan?
Lillian: Yes – let’s add Mr Kwan’s name to the poster. He’s a great advisor.
Alex: I see. All right. Now, we also need to include our house’s events and activities. Let’s see …
There’s the Welcome Dinner. The food was delicious last year!
Lillian: It was, and last year’s Welcome Dinner was a lot of fun. We should also mention the House
Buddy System, which is the scheme where older students are paired with newcomers to help them
settle in. I got a lot of help from my buddy when I was a new Secondary 1 student!
Alex: Oh, yes, the House Buddy System. I suppose you and I will be buddies for some new students this
year.
Lillian: I hope so. I’ve just thought of another event we could mention – the Cooking Festival. It has
become quite a tradition over the last few years.

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Alex: Of course, the Cooking Festival! Just thinking about it makes me hungry!
Lilian: Me too. I’m looking forward to it already.
Alex: Maybe next we should write down Red House’s achievements from last year.
Lillian: That’s a good idea. Which achievements do you think we should include?
Alex: ‘Best House’ and ‘Sports Day Champions’ of course!
Lillian: Oh yes! I was really proud to be part of Red House when the awards for ‘Best House’ and ‘Sports
Day Champions’ were announced. That day, Red House really lived up to its motto, ‘With
teamwork we can win!
Alex: That’s because with teamwork we can win. And with teamwork, you and I will organise all these
welcome activities in record time!

Announcer: This is the end of Task 1. You have one minute to tidy up your answers.

(one minute pause)

[Track 4]
Task 2 (p.3)
Announcer: As Student Council members, you and Lillian are talking about which clubs want to sign up for
the Club Selection Fair. You are taking notes about each club. As you listen to the conversation,
fill in the table below. One example has been done for you. You have 30 seconds to study the
table. At the end of the task, you will have one and a half minutes to tidy up your answers.

(30 second pause)

Alex: Hi Lillian, we need to go through the clubs that want to sign up for the Club Selection Fair.
Lillian: Okay. Four clubs have handed in their application forms so far. I’ve created a chart so we can put
information about the clubs on one page.
Alex: Good idea! Are the application forms in this folder?
Lillian: Yes.
Alex: Right, let’s start with this one. It’s from the Jazz Band.
Lillian: Okay, let me see … It says on their registration form that Ronald Wu will be this year’s president
and Miss Lee is their teacher advisor.
Alex: Okay. I’ll write that down on our chart … Their advisor is Miss Lee and their president is Ronald
Wu. Is ‘Wu’ spelt W-U?
Lillian: Yes, that’s correct.
Alex: Okay, done. What shall I write for the description of the club?
Lillian: They have written on their form that the club is ‘for students who like jazz’.
Alex: (slowly) For students who like jazz … Got it. I think we’re done for the Jazz Band. Shall we move
on?
Lillian: Hold on, Alex. The Jazz Band have written a request on their form.
Alex: Oops, you’re right. Let me see … It says that last year, some teachers complained that their
practices were too noisy. They want to know if we can find them a different practice space where
they won’t disturb anyone. I’ll write ‘find another practice space’ under ‘requests or problems’.
Lillian: I think we should be able to find another practice space for them. Now what’s next … (pause)
Hmm … an application form from … Amy Lai … the Gardening Group’s president.
Alex: Amy Lai … Okay. How did she describe the group?

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Lillian: She said that it’s a group where students can learn about growing flowers and vegetables. And the
advisor is …
Alex: Sorry Lillian, can you let me put that down in the description box first. (slowly) ‘Learn about
growing flowers and vegetables’. Okay. So who is their advisor?
Lillian: It’s Mrs Wong.
Alex: All right. Did she add anything else?
Lillian Not on this form, but she asked me yesterday if they could hold a plant sale.
Alex Why doesn’t she check with her advisor, Mrs Wong, if she wants to hold a sale?
Lillian: Mrs Wong’s been away all week. I’m sure we can try to find out though. Let’s make a note of that
under ‘requests or problems’. Just write the question, (slowly) ‘can they hold a plant sale?’ Then
we can ask one of the other teachers.
Alex: Okay. (pause) Next is the Poetry Club. To be honest, I’m quite interested in signing up for this
club because I really enjoy poetry.
Lillian: Oh, really? Then you should talk to Lisa Chan, the president of the Poetry Club.
Alex: Lisa Chan? I think I know who she is, but I’ve never spoken to her.
Lillian: Don’t worry, Alex. You’ll get to know her if you join the club. The group will read poems in
Chinese and English, with Mrs Tong as their advisor.
Alex: Oh, you’re going way too fast again, Lillian! (slowly) Read poems in Chinese and English … Did
you say that Mrs Tong is the club’s advisor?
Lillian: That’s right! They haven’t written any requests or problems so you can leave that space blank.
Alex: Okay. The next form is from the Handball Club. Who’s their president? They haven’t written a
name.
Lillian: They don’t have one at the moment. Mr Fung, their advisor, told me that there are two candidates
who want to be president, and the club members will vote on Wednesday.
Alex: All right, so I’ll write, ‘none yet’ under ‘President’.
Lillian: Yes, please do. Please also write down under ‘requests or problems’ that the club would like to
book the sports hall once a week.
Alex: ‘Book the sports hall once a week.’ Done. And what about the description of the club?
Lillian: Oh right … they only wrote (slowly) ‘a fun sports club’.
Alex: (pauses) ‘A fun sports club’? That’s all? Well, I suppose students will be able to find out more
about them at the Fair.
Lillian: Yes. Hopefully there will be a lot of clubs at the Fair. The other clubs need to sign up before the
registration deadline for the Fair. The deadline is the fifth of September.
Alex: The fifth of September? That soon? I’d better send out an email to remind the other clubs about
this deadline.

Announcer: This is the end of Task 2. You have one and a half minutes to tidy up your answers.

(one and a half minute pause)

[Track 5]
Task 3 (p.4)
Announcer: You are working at the information desk at the Club Selection Fair and are giving students advice
about the different clubs. As you listen to the conversation, fill in the missing information on the

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 floor plan and the schedule below. You have 30 seconds to study the floor plan and the schedule.
At the end of the task, you will have one minute to tidy up your answers.

(30 second pause)

Student: Excuse me. Could you help me please? I’m interested in joining a few clubs but I don’t know
where to find the different club stands.
Alex: Sure, I’d be glad to help. Here’s the floor plan for the Fair. It shows you where everything is.
Student: Thanks. This is really helpful.
Alex: So, what kinds of clubs are you thinking of joining? Are you interested in music, sports, or the
arts?
Student: Yes, I am. Actually, I’m interested in a lot of things. However, I was only thinking about joining
three clubs.
Alex: Well, I hope I can help you decide which three clubs to join. Let’s start by looking at the floor
plan together. We’re now at the information desk in the bottom left-hand corner, where the star is.
Right next to us is the Table Tennis Club, and then the Badminton Club.
Student: Oh, yes, I noticed the Table Tennis Club at the next table. I play badminton quite well, but I’m
terrible at table tennis.
Alex: Well, there are many other clubs to choose from. For instance, in the centre, just opposite these
two sports clubs are the Debate Team and the Gardening Group. The Gardening Group is right
there, opposite the entrance of the hall. They have a banana plant as part of their display.
Student: Yes. I noticed the Gardening Group when I came in. I can’t believe they dragged a huge banana
plant in here! Oh, what’s the club next to the Gardening Group?
Alex: That’s the Debate Team.
Student: Oh I see. Hmm … I’m not really interested in debating.
Alex: You mentioned that you like music though. The School Band is to the right of the stage, next to
the Choir’s stand.
Student: The Band is to the right of the stage, next to the Choir … ah, I see it. So the music-related clubs
are all in the top right-hand corner of the floor plan, is that right?
Alex: That’s right. If you’re interested in hearing these two clubs perform, the Choir is going to sing at 2
pm and the School Band is going to perform at 3 pm.
Student: Oh, great! 2 pm for the Choir and 3 pm for the School Band. I’ll definitely be there.
Alex: And if you like to dance, we have a Dance Club. They are to the left of the stage, opposite the
School Band.
Student: In the top left-hand corner? That club sounds fun. I’ll go and take a look at their stand later. By the
way, are there any clubs for art-lovers?
Alex: Yes there are! If you like taking pictures, you can join the Camera Club. They can help you
improve your photo-taking skills. Their stand is in the middle, next to the Computer Club.
Student: I see, but I don’t have a camera.
Alex: Okay. If you like acting, there is a Drama Club too. I’ve watched their performances a few times
and they’re great!
Student: I love drama. But where can I find the Drama Club’s stand?
Alex: It’s between the Dance Club and the Badminton Club. You can go and ask them about the shows
they’re planning for the coming year.
Student: I certainly will – I’ll go and speak to them when I visit the Dance Club since they are next to each
other. It’s going to be hard to decide which three clubs to join, but at least I know where all the
club stands are now. Thanks for all your help.

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Alex: My pleasure. Remember, there are also more club stands through the back door in the rear hall.
Student: (laughs) Oh my goodness! How will I ever choose!

Announcer: This is the end of Task 3. You have one minute to tidy up your answers.

(one minute pause)

[Track 6]

Part B (p.6)

[Track 7]
Announcer: Situation.
You are Evelyn Chau, a teenage writer for Spirit Magazine’s ‘Teen Team’. You are interviewing
Raymond Ho, a social worker, who has been dealing with teenage problems for over 20 years. As
you listen, you can make notes on page 2 of the Data File.
Before the recording is played, you will have five minutes to study the Question-Answer Book
and the Data File to familiarise yourself with the situation and the tasks in Section 1 and Section 2.
Keep in mind that you must attempt the tasks in EITHER Section 1 OR Section 2. Do not attempt
to do both sections.
Complete the tasks by following the instructions in the Question-Answer Book and on the
recording. You will find all the information you need in the Question-Answer Book, the Data File
and on the recording.
You now have five minutes to familiarise yourself with Part B and the Data File.

(five minute pause)

Evelyn: Good afternoon, Raymond. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions about the
challenges teenagers face.
Raymond: I’m glad to be here to talk about teenage pressures. It’s important for teenagers to know that there
is support out there if they need it.
Evelyn: Indeed. I read about many teenage problems in the letters we receive at Spirit Magazine, and there
are four main areas I’d like to ask you about.
Raymond: Sure, what’s the first one?
Evelyn: Well, the first big issue for teens, as you can probably guess, is relationships. Having a boyfriend
or a girlfriend is something teens seem to worry about a lot! What would you say are the biggest
problems related to relationships?
Raymond: You’re right; teenagers do spend a lot of time thinking about relationships, and falling in love is
very exciting! The problem is that they may not be ready for a serious relationship.
Evelyn: Let me just write that down: (slowly) ‘may not be ready for a serious relationship’.
Raymond: Secondly, teenagers may find it difficult to talk to a person they like. This can be very stressful for
them.
Evelyn: You’re right. Talking to someone you like can be difficult. So do you think it would be better if
teenagers didn’t have boyfriends or girlfriends?
Raymond: No, not at all. Being in a relationship can teach teenagers to understand people better. It’s an
important step.
Evelyn: That’s true. So what advice would you share with teenagers about relationships?

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Raymond: My first piece of advice for teenagers is to remember that relationships are just one of the many
aspects of their lives – they shouldn’t let it take over their lives.
Evelyn: That’s very sensible advice. Hold on, let me just summarise that: (slowly) ‘don’t let relationships
take over their lives’. Got it. So do you have any other advice about relationships?
Raymond: Yes. Another tip is to talk to someone they trust if they need advice. It doesn’t have to be their
parents; it could be a brother, a sister, a friend or a teacher. By sharing their feelings with people
they trust, relationship problems can be easier to deal with.
Evelyn: That’s great advice. Talking to someone you trust is very important. I often ask my big sister for
advice when I have a problem because I find it harder to talk to my mum. Actually, that brings me
to the next area that can be difficult for teenagers: their parents.
Raymond: Indeed. Parents and teenagers often have very different opinions.
Evelyn: Exactly. What do you see as the biggest problem between teenagers and their parents?
Raymond: Well, probably the biggest problem is that teenagers often argue with their parents.
Evelyn: Yes, I agree. I think many teens have arguments with their parents about all kinds of things. So
what should teens do if their parents won’t allow them to have or do something?
Raymond: I’d say it’s best for teenagers to work at gaining their parents’ trust. It’s important for parents and
teenagers to trust each other.
Evelyn: So your advice is that (slowly) teenagers should work at gaining their parents’ trust … Got it. Now,
I’d like to move on to the third issue, which is friends and popularity. What are the major
problems in this area?
Raymond: Well, when it comes to friends and popularity, many teenagers may have problems making
friends.
Evelyn: I agree. It can be difficult to make friends, especially if you move to a new class.
Raymond: Yes. In addition, many teenagers worry that they are unpopular at school.
Evelyn: I think many teens definitely worry about being unpopular. What advice can you give teenagers
when dealing with problems related to friends and popularity?
Raymond: It really helps to be friendly and open with others. Even more important though, teenagers should
have confidence in themselves.
Evelyn: So two things: (slowly) be friendly and open, and be confident. These are really useful tips. The
final area I would like to ask you about is body image.
Raymond: That’s a very important issue. As teenagers experience physical changes, they begin to worry
about how they look.
Evelyn: Yes, worrying about how they look is a common problem among teens.
Raymond: Also, worrying about their looks can lead to another problem. Some teenagers believe that being
beautiful is the only way to be happy.
Evelyn: It’s easy to think that being beautiful is the only way to be happy, but of course it’s not true. What
advice do you have for teenagers who are worried about how they look?
Raymond: Firstly, teenagers have to understand that everyone is different. Secondly, teenagers should eat
well and keep fit.
Evelyn: I agree. It helps to remember that we’re all different and of course, it’s important to eat well and
keep fit. But what might happen if teens develop low self-esteem?
Raymond: Teens who develop low self-esteem could become depressed and may then experience problems at
home and at school.
Evelyn: Becoming depressed and experiencing problems at home and at school sound very serious!
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 common for teenagers to become very depressed.
Evelyn: That’s good to know. Well, we’ve covered four major challenges that teenagers are likely to face.
Raymond, once again, thank you very much for your useful advice for teenagers.
Raymond: It’s been my pleasure.

Announcer: This is the end of the listening component of this test.

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