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Read Text 1 and answer questions 1–24 on pages 1–4 of the Question-Answer Book for Part A.

Text 1

A cause for celebration

2 1(ii)
[1] Have you ever watched the Chinese New Year parade in Hong Kong? Around 100,000 people line
1(iii)
the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui to watch the spectacular pageant of local and international floats and
1(i)
performers. The Hong Kong Tourism Board promotes the parade as the city’s biggest and most colourful
festival. Cities around the world also take to the streets to mark special occasions or festivals with
5 colourful processions.

China: Cheung Chau Bun Festival

6(ii)
[2] Celebrated in Hong Kong annually around the eighth of the fourth Lunar month, the Cheung Chau
6(iii) 3
Bun Festival had its origin in the 18th century when the island was devastated by a widespread disease.
4,5(ii) 23(ii) 6(v)
Local fishermen brought in a statue of the god Pak Tai and paraded it through the village streets. It was
6(iv) 5(iii) 5(i),23(i)
10 believed that Pak Tai drove away the evil spirits and the plague passed. Since then, the festival has been
celebrated every year on the Buddha’s birthday. The island turns vegetarian for three days and the week-
long celebration includes prayers, offerings to the god, floats, parades, lion dances, street vendors,
marching band, martial art demonstration, concluding with the ‘bun scrambling’ contest at midnight on
the last day.

15 [3] The colourful floats involve many of the local schools and businesses. It is tradition that children
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dress up as Chinese gods and goddesses and are propped up on stands as part of the procession. In recent
8
years, children have been dressed as well-known public figures or sport athletes. It is not every day you
see the member of Legislative Council Regina Ip parading alongside the Olympic gold medallist Edgar
Cheung Ka-long!

20 [4] The bun scrambling competition was included in TIME’s ‘Top 10 Quirky Local Festivals’.
9B 9A
Contestants climb up a 60-foot bun-covered structure to grab as many buns as possible in three minutes.
9D
The higher up the buns are, the higher the score. Contestants whose buns add up to the highest score are
crowned the king and queen of the contest.

[5] The Bun Festival and associated celebrations are the pride and joy of the residents of Cheung Chau,
10 23(iii)
25 providing a sense of identity and community. The festival was included in China’s third national list of
Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011.

Belgium and France: Processional Giants and Dragons

12(v) 23(i) 12(i)
[6] Almost 10,000km away in Belgium and France, a different kind of procession takes place every year
11(i)
on the fourth weekend in August. Known as the Processional Giants and Dragons, huge effigies with
30 tradition dating back to the 14th century are paraded through the streets of some Belgian and French
23(ii) 12(ii) 12(iii)
towns. The figures feature dragons, mythical heroes or animals, contemporary local figures, historical,
biblical or legendary characters or trades. They are large-scale models made out of wicker or cloth,
12(iv)
measuring up to nine metres in height and weighing as much as 350kg and are carried by people hidden
inside the structure during the procession. They act out historical scenes and dance in the streets
11(ii)
35 accompanied by displays and celebrators. Other activities during the weekend include musket firing,
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[7] To be accurate, the Processional Giants and Dragons is actually a collection of smaller, individual
13(i) 13(ii)
parades. The performances and specific effigies vary from place to place but always follow a precise
ritual in which the giants relate to the history, legend or life of the participating town. These festivals
40 bring communities together as most of the locals get involved in the festival preparation, and in the
14(iv)
construction and ongoing maintenance of the effigies. Tourists travel from afar to share in the time-
honoured tradition.

[8] Like the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, the Processional Giants and Dragons gives residents in the
23(iii)
participating Belgian and French towns a sense of identity and pride. The celebration was inscribed on
14(iii)
45 the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.

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Japan: Gion Festival
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[9] Kyoto celebrates one of the oldest festivals in Japan with much pageantry and flair. The annual Gion
16
Festival dates back over 1,000 years and stretches the whole month of July. The crown jewel of the
18C
festival is the grand procession of Yamahoko — also known as ‘moving museums’ because of their
50 elaborate decoration with tapestries, wooden and metal ornaments — that takes place on 17 July.

17 18B
[10] The festival procession consists of 32 floats (25 ‘Yama’ floats and 7 ‘Hoko’ floats), each
representing a particular neighbourhood in the Kyoto district and are carried or pulled by teams dressed
18A
in traditional costumes. Yama are smaller floats, each measuring about 1.5 tons in weight and 6 metres in
height. They usually depict scenes from Chinese and Japanese history and mythology featuring pine trees,
55 shrines, and sacred mannequins; and are carried by many people on their shoulders. Hoko (or ‘boko’) are
massive two-storey floats, weighing from 5 to 12 tons and can be as high as 25 metres. Most have large
wooden wheels and are pulled by 12 to 50 people.
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[11] The Gion Festival had its origin as part of a purifying ritual to appease gods who demonstrated their
19
displeasure through natural disasters. In 869, in response to a devastating plague, the emperor ordered
19
60 that special prayers be recited at the Yasaka Shrine. The pestilence passed and the ritual was performed
every time there was an outbreak of disaster. By 970, it was declared an annual event. Today, the parade
21 18D
is a representative urban summer festival enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

[12] The month-long festival follows a specific order of events. Before the grand parade, the yama and
hoko floats are displayed in their districts. Streets are colourfully decorated with stalls set up, music and
22,23(iii)
65 traditional theatre performances. Locals dressed in traditional kimonos enjoy the festivities. The festival
was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in
2009.

[13] These are just a few examples of how people around the world celebrate special occasions. Other
well-known festivals include the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Brazil, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
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70 in Mexico and Holi in India. These celebrations provide a glimpse into the history and tradition of the
countries. In addition to bringing communities together by giving them a unique sense of identity, they
also inspire others to find out more about different cultures.

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Read Text 1 and answer questions 1–24. (42 marks)

Text 1

1. Complete the summary of paragraph 1 by selecting the best option from the choices below.
Main idea (L2) (3 marks)
The Hong Kong Chinese New Year parade is the biggest and most colourful parade in the
(i) . During the parade, the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui are packed with (ii) of
people taking photos of the spectacular floats and performers from Hong Kong and (iii) .

(i) A. New Year

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B. celebration
C. street A B C D
D. city (line 3) ○ ○ ○ ●

(ii) A. tens
B. hundreds
C. thousands (line 1) A B C D
○ ○ ● ○
D. millions

(iii) A. several districts

B. different cities
C. the world A B C D
D. overseas (line 2) ○ ○ ○ ●

2. In paragraph 1, what does the writer suggest about celebrating festivals in Hong Kong? Thematic
A. Festivals in Hong Kong are small and low key.
B. Festivals in Hong Kong are celebrated by a small number of people.
C. Festivals in Hong Kong are grand and vibrant. (lines 1–4) (L2) A B C D
D. Festivals in Hong Kong are not popular among locals. ○ ○ ● ○

3. Find a word in paragraph 2 that means ‘destroyed’. Vocabulary

devasted (line 8) (L2)

4. According to paragraph 2, what did local fishermen on Cheung Chau do to prevent the spread of
the disease? Specific factual

They brought in a statue of Pak Tai and paraded it through village streets. (line 9) (L2)

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 5. Number the following events about the Cheung Chau Bun Festival in chronological order with ‘1’
as the earliest. Write (2–4) in the boxes provided. The first one has been ordered for you as an
example. Sequencing (L1)
The parade was held every year. (lines 10–11) (i) 4
Pak Tai was invited. (line 9) (ii) 2
A lot of people in Cheung Chau were ill. e.g. 1
Villagers recovered from unexplained illness. (line 10) (iii) 3

 6. Below is a summary of paragraph 2. In four of the lines there is ONE mistake. If you find a
mistake, underline it and replace the word with one that expresses the correct idea. Write the word
in the box on the right. Both grammar and spelling must be correct. In one of the lines there is no
mistake; put a tick () in the corresponding box. The first has been done for you as an example.
Teaching notes Q6: For proofreading questions, each answer must have correct grammar and
spelling in order to be awarded 1 mark. . (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part A Q7, 14)
(5 marks)
Summary Main idea Correction
e.g. The bun scrambling competition, which is held at noon, is the major midnight

(i) attraction of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival in Hong Kong. The festival 
(L1)
(ii) takes place monthly and features various cultural and spiritual activities. annually
(line 7) (L2)
(iii) With its roots tracing back to the last century, the festival remains a 18th // eighteenth
(line 8) (L2)
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(iv) tradition that is celebrated today. It is doubted that the statue of Pak Tai believed
(line 10) (L2)
(v) played a crucial role in safeguarding the city from evil spirits. village
(line 9) (L3)

 7. Find a word or phrase in paragraph 3 which means ‘supported’. Vocabulary

Teaching notes Q7: Candidates should be aware that: (i) the word ‘supported’ can either be
propped up (line 16) (L3) a verb in past tense or in passive voice, (ii) the answer may be a word or a phrase. Then,
find from paragraph 3 which word or phrase means ‘to hold something tightly’. It is the
answer if the original sentence still makes sense after it is replaced by ‘supported’.

8. According to paragraph 3, why did Ms Regina Ip parade alongside Edgar Cheung Ka-long? Inference
The children participating in the procession celebrating
celebrating the
the Bun
Bun Festival
Festival were
weredressed
dressedasasMs
MsRegina
ReginaYip
Yipand
andEdgar
ar Cheung
Cheung Ka-long. (line 17) (L3)

Specific factual (L2)

9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the given information about the bun scrambling
competition?
A. the duration of the entire competition (line 21)
B. the height of the bun-covered structure (line 21)
C. the number of contestants participating A B C D
D. the way to win the competition (line 22) ○ ○ ● ○

10. What does ‘a sense of identity and community’ (line 25) suggest about the celebration of Bun
Festival on Cheung Chau? Inference
The community’s active participation and engagement in the celebration // celebration of the festivals helps create the
feeling of pride and joy among citizens (L4)

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 11. Find a word in paragraph 6 which has a similar meaning to each word or phrase given below.
Vocabulary (2 marks)
(i) statues effigies (line 29) (L2)

(ii) appeared together accompanied (line 35) (L2)

12. Complete the summary of paragraph 6 below by using ONE word taken from the paragraph for
each gap. Main idea (L2) (5 marks)

Every (i) year (line 28) in Europe, large models of giants and dragons are paraded through

the streets of some towns in Belgium and France. Some represent (ii) mythical (line 31) animals
contemporary (line 31)
or historical characters, while others depict (iii) local figures. These effigies

can reach a maximum (iv) height (line 33) of nine metres and weigh up to 350kg. That is

why each requires several strong men to carry them in the (v) procession (line 28) .
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13. According to paragraph 7, name one difference and one similarity between the Processional Giants
and Dragons held in France and Belgium. Inference (L3) (2 marks)

(i) Difference: The performances and specific effigies vary from place to place. (line 38)

(ii) Similarity: The effigies always relate to the history, legend or life of the town. (lines 38–39)

14. According to paragraphs 7 and 8, decide whether the following statements are True (T), False (F)
or Not Given (NG). Specific factual (L2) (4 marks)
Statements T F NG
(i) The Processional Giants and Dragons is a massive parade. (lines 37–38) ○ ● ○
Tourists are not allowed to get involved in the construction of the
(ii) ○ ○ ●
effigies.
(iii) The procession is an intangible cultural heritage. (line 45) ● ○ ○

(iv) Only locals can engage in the festival. ○ ● ○

(lines 41–42)

15. What does ‘one of the oldest festivals in Japan’ (line 47) refer to? Reference

Gion Festival (line 46) (L1)

16. The description of ‘the crown jewel’ (line 48) suggests that Yamahoko is … Inference (L3)
A. a very attractive diamond.
B. a very impressive event.
C. a very expensive item. A B C D
D. a very popular display. ○ ● ○ ○

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 17. Why is the festival procession called ‘Yamahoko’? Inference

It consists of Yama floats and Hoko floats. (line 51) (L4)

18. Which of the following is NOT true about the Yama floats and Hoko floats? Specific factual (L2)
A. Hoko are bigger than Yama. (line 53)
B. Hoko represents a place in Kyoto. (lines 51–52)
C. They are part of the ‘moving museums’. (line 49) A B C D
D. They parade in the winter. (line 62) ○ ○ ○ ●
Vocabulary
19. Find a word or phrase in paragraph 11 which has a similar meaning to ‘pestilence’ (line 60)?
plague (line 59) (L2)

20. Why did people recite special prayers at the Yasaka Shrine? Specific factual
to appease the gods who demonstrated their displeasure through natural disasters (lines 58–59) (L2)

 21. How has the perception of the Gion Festival changed over time? Inference
The children
Gion Festival, has evolved
in thefrom a purifying ritual into
theaBun
representative urban summer festival enjoyed by both locals
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The participating procession celebrating Festival were dressed as Ms Regina Yip and ar Cheung

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Teaching notes Q21: Candidates should be aware of the focus of the question. Since it
and tourists. (lines 58, 62) (L4) asks how the perception has changed over time, candidates must indicate the change
(from … to …). NO MARK will be awarded for: The Gion Festival has changed into a
representative urban summer festival. (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part A Q19)

 22. Explain why celebrating the Gion Festival can ‘provide a glimpse into the history and tradition of
the countries’? High-order thinking (L4) (2 marks)
 The Gion festival itself dates back over 1,000 years (lines 47–48) // The festival’s origins as a purifying ritual to
The children participating in the procession celebrating the Bun Festival were dressed as Ms Regina Yip and ar Cheung
appease gods in response to a devastating plague highlight the historical context and the role of religious beliefs
in shaping the festival. (lines 58–59) (1 mark).
 The Gion Festival is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. (lines 65–67) (1 mark)
Teaching notes Q22: Candidates should be aware of the focus of the question. They need to give a reason related to its
long history and tradition (officially recognized) respectively in order to score all 2 marks. NO MARK will be awarded if
candidates copy the details of the festival. (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part A Q19)
23. What is in common between the three celebrations mentioned in the text? Name THREE of them.
Inference (L4) (3 marks)
(i) These parades / The celebrations are held every year. (lines 10, 28, 47)

(ii) Gods and people in history or legends are involved in the celebrations. (lines 9, 31–32, 58)

(iii) They are intangible cultural heritages. (lines 25–26, 44–45, 65–67)

24. What is the purpose of the writer? Thematic (L4)

A. to inform the readers about the celebrations around the world
B. to persuade the readers to participate in the festivals globally
C. to raise the awareness of festivals around the world A B C D
D. to criticize people for not observing the local traditions ● ○ ○ ○

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Read Text 2 and answer questions 25–46 on pages 5–8 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B1.

Text 2

In future, fewer tasks for humans to do

[1] Technology is evolving faster than ever before. Every few months, new models of our favourite
25
electronics debut, making last year’s model look old and uncool. These new models are making things
that seemed impossible a decade or two ago not just possible but easy, fast and reliable. For example,
26
two decades ago, people had to pay for long-distance calling on their landline or buy an international
26
5 calling card at the store to call another country. Now, we can go to our mobile phones, iPads or
27 26, 27
computers and use Skype or Facetime to connect with anyone around the world. These apps also have
26
a better connection than the landlines. And in addition to hearing the other person’s voice, we can also
see them.

[2] Faster and better technology is not just for our personal electronics. It will affect how we will
10 travel, what kind of medical attention we will receive, and how we will interact with each other. Take
30
cars as an example. Learning how to drive is one of the symbols of becoming an adult. Being able to
30
drive and having a car means we can go wherever whenever we want. It’s a symbol of freedom.
29
However, cars are also extremely dangerous when drivers are not alert. 40 per cent of fatal accidents
29 28A 28D
involving cars are because of human errors. This includes drink driving, not paying attention, being
28B
15 under the influence of drugs, and falling asleep while driving.

[3] To fight these depressing numbers, many car makers, including Waymo, General Motors and Tesla,
29
have conducted trials on driverless cars. Self-driving cars help people save their energy and
concentration for more important things, and keep roads safe from human error. Car companies have
31 31
made huge advances with driverless cars. They can expertly handle heavy freeway traffic at high
20 speeds. However, the technology still needs time to be perfected. These cars are expected to become
technologically ready for the market within the next few years, despite ongoing debates on the ethical
issues raised by self-driving cars.

[4] While there is no doubt that these cars will benefit us ― such as fewer accidents and lower medical
costs ― there are many concerns to think about. Cost will be a huge factor in the popularity of these
25 cars. There is also the issue of responsibility. Driverless cars need human assistance on bad roads or in
45(iii)
construction zones. How will they perform in urban areas with heavy construction, and if there is an
accident, who will be responsible? For all the positives about driverless cars, we need to think of the
negatives to decide if they will help us in the future.
33(i)
[5] Another form of transport that is relying less on humans are drones. Drones are unmanned aerial
36(i)
30 vehicles, or small planes that do not have a pilot. In fact, sometimes a human does not even have to
33(ii)
control it from another location ― a robot can do that, too! Drones, however, are very controversial.
35
On one hand, they can be used in a way to makes our lives easier. For example, the company Amazon
45(i)
utilizes drones to deliver small packages. This cuts out a lot of shipping time and helps lower shipping
cost as drones are cheaper to purchase and maintain than regular aeroplanes. Since there is no pilot
35 who would need to take breaks or sleep, drones can operate continuously. That way, packages can
36(iii)
arrive faster than ever before, ensuring packages reach customers within two days. Drones are also
utilized to capture shots in the movie business. The 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall, is a notable

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example that used many drone shots. The filming was no longer limited by heights or land boundaries.
The film’s positive reputation also provided a new perspective on the future of the film industry.
36(iv) 37
40 [6] On the other hand, the use of drones by the military is controversial. There is no doubt that drones
save many men and women from having to go into actual combat. They also have greater accuracy
45(iv)
when hitting a target. However, there have been many cases of drones killing civilians in the Middle
East rather than the enemies, which has triggered significant anger and raised ethical concerns. Drones
38 38
are also used for spying, and there is concern that governments will use them to spy on their own
45 people rather than enemies. There’s no doubt that the issue will be debated far into the future.

[7] The future will also see changes in how we eat. In many countries, the prevalence of restaurants
39(i) 39(ii), 41 39(iii) 42(i)
without waiters is increasing. Customers order on touch-screen computers and the food is delivered on
42(ii)
a rail system. While some people say the atmosphere is too robotic, the restaurants are extremely
popular. The customers never see the chefs. In Hong Kong, Eats365 allows diners to preview menus,
39(v) 45(ii) 39(iv), 41
50 place orders, reserve tables, change their orders and reserve takeaway meals all on the app. It even
42(iii)
works in local food courts via a multifunctional kiosk app. Like driverless cars and drones, there are
41
questions to consider. What happens when too many orders come in at once? Will these factors
40
contribute to the loss of the uniqueness of a restaurant when there are no people to add personality?
And, perhaps most important to diners, will the restaurant menu be too complex to use and will the
55 system operate accurately?

[8] While it seems like the future is here, we still have to wait to see what the future holds for us.
44
Either way, what we know for certain is that the role humans play in the future will be far different
44
from what they play now.

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Read Text 2 and answer questions 25–46. (42 marks)
Text 2
 25. Complete the following sentence according to paragraph 1. Use ONE word for each blank.
Vocabulary (L3)
The latest models of electronics often appear new (line 2) and cool (line 2) .
Teaching notes Q25: Since the statement in the question is paraphrased, candidates need to be aware of the need to
change the part of speech or even the meaning for the answer. The original text says that ‘last year’s model look old and
uncool, so the latest models should probably appear the opposite.
26. Look at the following expressions and match them with the long-distance calls either in the past or
in the present. Put a tick () in the correct column. Specific factual (L1) (4 marks)
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Expressions Calls in the past Calls in the present
International calling card  (lines 4–5)

Talking on computers  (lines 5–6)

Poor connection  (lines 6–7)

Seeing the other person  (line 8)

27. What does ‘These apps’ (line 6) refer to? Reference

Apps that allow us to connect with anyone around the world (line 6) (L2)

Specific factual (L1)

28. Which ONE of the following dangers while driving is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. B. C. D.

(line 14) (line 15) (line 14)

A B C D
○ ○ ● ○
29. What does ‘This’ (line 14) refer to? Reference

Human errors that cause fatal car accidents. (lines 13–14) (L3)

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 30. According to paragraph 2, what is the importance of knowing how to drive? Specific factual (2 marks)

It is a symbol of becoming an adult (line 11), as well as a symbol of freedom. (line 12) (L2)

31. What does ‘They’ (line 19) refer to? Reference

A. car companies
B. people who own driverless cars
C. drivers A B C D
D. driverless cars (line 19) (L1) ○ ○ ○ ●

 32. Match the main points (A–D) with one of the following paragraphs on the left. Write the correct
letter (A–D) on the line next to the paragraph number. ONE main point is NOT used. (3 marks)
Main idea (L3)

Paragraph No. Main Point

(i) Paragraph 2 ________
C A. There are the down sides to driverless cars.
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(ii) Paragraph 3 B
________ B. Car companies are testing driverless cars.

(iii) Paragraph 4 A
________ C. Technology can affect the way we move from one place to
another.
D. Delivery companies are trying to use driverless cars to
deliver packages.
Teaching notes Q32: To find out the main point of each paragraph, candidates should scan for the topic sentence or
keywords. For example, for paragraph 2, ‘faster and better technology … will affect … how we travel’ match main point
B. (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part B1 Q44)
33. Find a word in paragraph 5 which has a similar meaning to each word given below. (3 marks)

(i) depending relying (line 29) Vocabulary (L2)

(ii) debatable controversial (line 31)

(iii) restricted limited (line 38)

34. What is the purpose of paragraph 5? Thematic (L3)

A. to warn readers of the dangers of drones
B. to illustrate the ways drones aid in our daily lives
C. to advocate for increased usage of drone systems A B C D
D. to persuade companies to increase drone production ○ ● ○ ○

35. What does ‘our’ (line 32) refer to? Reference

People in general (L3)

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or Not Given (NG). Specific factual (L2) (4 marks)
Statements T F NG
(lines 30–31)
(i) Drones can be controlled by a robot. ● ○ ○
(ii) Drones can be used to deliver packages of any shape or size. ○ ○ ●
(iii) Drones are not used in the entertainment industry. (lines 36–37) ○ ● ○
(iv) People in general welcome the use of drones in the military. ○ ● ○
(line 40)

37. According to paragraph 6, which of the following statements is true? Specific factual (L2)
A. People are very understanding about drones killing members of the public.
B. Some drones are programmed to kill civilians in the Middle East.
(lines 40–41)
C. A lot of soldiers do not need to go to battle because of drones.
A B C D
D. Governments also use drones to spy on their people. ○ ○ ● ○

38. What does ‘their’ (line 44) refer to? Reference

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The governments’ (line 44) (L1)

39. Complete the summary of paragraph 7 below by using ONE word taken from the paragraph for
each gap. Main idea (L2) (5 marks)

With advances in technology, we will see more and more restaurants (i) without (line 47) waiters.
At a restaurant in Germany, for instance, (ii) customers (line 47) can (iii) order (line 47) food via
computers and have it delivered on a rail system. In Hong Kong, many places allow people to
use a special (iv) app (line 50) to order their food and even (v) reserve (line 50) tables.

40. Why will restaurants with no waiters lose uniqueness? Specific factual

They have no people to add personality. (line 53) (L3)

 41. What does ‘these factors’ (line 52) refer to? Reference
The use of technology / apps / computers / rail system in restaurants (lines 47–48, 50) (L4)
Teaching notes Q41: In the text, the writer asks if ‘these factors’ will make a restaurant lose its uniqueness when there
are no people to add personality. Candidates can trace back to find out what leads to ‘no people’ being employed to find
the answer. (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part B1 Q43)

42. According to paragraph 7, which three pieces of technology are applied by restaurants? (3 marks)

(i) touch-screen computers (line 47) Specific factual (L3)

(ii) rail system (that delivers food) (line 48)

(iii) (multifunctional kiosk) app (line 51)

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 43. What do the questions asked in lines 52–55 imply about the future of technology? Inference (L4)
A. Technology will deprive society of human interaction.
B. Technology will cause many problems in the future.
C. Technology will improve our lives with automation. A B C D
D. Technology will have a big impact on how we live in the future. ○ ○ ○ ●

44. What does ‘they’ (line 58) refer to? Reference

humans (line 57) (L2)

45. Decide whether each of the following questions is for a ‘Driverless car’, ‘Drone’ or ‘Restaurant
app’. Blacken ONE circle only for each question. Inference (L4) (4 marks)
Driverless Restaurant
Drone
car app
(i) Can it deliver small packages? (line 33)
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○ ● ○

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(ii) Can it change my orders for me? (line 50)
○ ○ ●
(iii) Who is responsible for the accident?
● ○ ○
(lines 26–27)
(iv) What if bombs are dropped at the wrong
○ ● ○
place? (lines 42–43)

46. The best alternative title to this text is … Thematic (L4)

A. Technology in everyday life
B. Worries concerning technology
C. Pros and cons of technology A B C D
D. Towards a world without humans ● ○ ○ ○

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 PART B2
Read Text 3 and answer questions 47–66 on pages 9–12 of the Question-Answer Book for Part B2.
Text 3
Revitalization of historic buildings in Hong Kong
47 48(ii)
[1] It was a close call for the collapse of part of the Central Police Station compound in May 2016 to
49 48(iii)
become an ‘international joke’. Built in the 1860s, it was an $18 billion restoration and revitalization
48(i)
project and one of the many sites the government is hoping to conserve in the city. The restoration of
that part of the compound may have failed, but it has drawn our attention to the restoration and
5 revitalization of historic buildings in Hong Kong. How many more historic buildings have been, or
will be, revitalized in the city?

[2] In recent years, the Government began plans not only to restore, but also to revitalize historic
50(i)
buildings. It is not only the bricks and stones they hope to preserve, but also our colonial past and the
50(ii)
Chinese culture that are embedded in these buildings, along with our unique Hong Kong identity and
10 sense of community. These unique cultural landmarks have a mission of not only providing additional
50(iii)
tourist attractions, but also providing information about the history of our city to visitors, both local
and from overseas. By retrofitting historic buildings for new uses, they can once again become an
active part of the local community, and if they can earn enough to keep themselves going, the
50(iii)
Government will not need to spend money maintaining empty properties for nostalgic purposes. All
15 these sound good, but what is the situation like in reality?
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[3] When it comes to revitalization projects, often there is too much focus on the potential economic
benefits of a heritage building. As a result, the history is lost and the culture of the site is not preserved.
Take for example the Woo Cheong Pawn Shop (‘The Pawn’) in Wan Chai. The impressive building
boasted a mixture of both Chinese and Western architectural features. Thanks to the hard work of the
55(i)
20 developer, the stone supporting pillars of The Pawn remain intact and wooden planks are still visible
inside the building, as in the old days; yet, many people mourned the loss of its connection with the
community. What was once a buzzing centre for local businesses and home to many families is now a
53 55(ii)
deluxe dining restaurant with such high prices that is not affordable to most citizens. To make things
worse, more high-end restaurants have been built in the area since then — these restaurants have
25 caused price increases in the neighbourhood, forcing a lot of other local shops in the area to close
54(i)
down because of the higher rents. The rooftop garden is designated as a public space but it was stated
neither on the lease nor the master layout plan of the development, which means that the restaurant is
54(ii) 53
not legally bound to open the space to the public and can therefore rent it out for private functions.

56 57
[4] Even if an area is opened to the public, they might still not be satisfied. The revitalization of Lee
30 Tung Street nearby is one such example. Different from The Pawn, this revitalization project involves
55(iii)
a street with many buildings and services; and unlike The Pawn, the area is completely open to the
public. What caught the public off guard was that the new Lee Tung Avenue is in no way reminiscent
57 55(v)
of its original form — the Lee Tung Street that was famous for its small businesses printing Chinese
wedding invitation cards and other assorted wedding-related wares. Despite being able to access the
35 area anytime, the public were saddened by its appeal to more affluent citizens and tourists. Old
55(vi)
buildings have been bulldozed and replaced with high-end luxury shops and tall residential towers.
55(iv)
Few wedding product shops were able to stay because of the increased rental costs. In short, the area
has become too westernized that the local community atmosphere has been lost. ‘It’s a shame what is
57
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40 urban planner in Hong Kong. ‘You put these big towers there, something obviously beneficial for the
property developers, but there would have been other ways to preserve it.’

[5] Are there?

58
[6] In the midst of strong scepticism about the possibility of preserving the historic value of buildings
60
in this highly commercialized metropolis, some developers can obviously grasp the essence of
45 revitalization better than others. The redevelopment of the former North Kowloon Magistracy, Sham
Shui Po, completed in 2010, was a case in point. This historic colonial building was a former
magistrate court. It is one of the few historic magistracy structures built in or before the 1960s and the
grand staircases and canopy provide excellent examples of colonial architecture. With no intention of
59 (iii)
making structural changes to the existing building, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
50 cleverly turned the court rooms into classrooms and lecture halls, and prison cells to offices and
meeting rooms. Now it is the Hong Kong campus for SCAD, an international university of digital
media design. People can hardly object when Bob Dickensheets, Vice President of SCAD Hong Kong,
59(i)
said that ‘We are providing jobs, revenue for the community and preserving this historic building…
[the revitalization] has been immensely successful.’

55 [7] There is but one problem: the university does not provide public access; but this in no way
suggests that the revitalization scheme has failed.

[8] Listed as a heritage site, Lui Seng Chun in Mong Kok is lauded as a great success. Originally a
62(i)
Chinese bone-setting medicine shop, the then Lui Seng Chun is now the ‘Hong Kong Baptist
University Chinese Medicine and Healthcare Centre — Lui Seng Chun’, which not only reflects the
62(ii)
60 original use of the building, but continues its role of serving the community. The renewed Lui Seng
Chun is not limited to university use either because the ground floor is open to the public and free
63
guided tours are provided to other floors, making it truly accessible to the public while retaining its
62
historical and social values.

[9] Lui Seng Chun is not the only example. While Lee Tung Street is criticized for trying too hard to
65 attract tourists, Tai O Police Station manages to attract tourists without losing itself. Tai O Heritage
Hotel has not only preserved the two-storey colonial building but also promotes the history of Tai O as
an exclusive cultural destination for both local and overseas visitors. Not just an attraction for paying
64
guests, this revitalization project has considered the needs of the public and local schools by offering
free-guided tours of the heritage site.

70 [10] As a world leading financial centre, the economic development of our city is crucial to its long-
term prosperity, and urban regeneration is a vital component of this. Preserving and restoring the
cultural heritage of buildings helps ensure the diversity and uniqueness of Hong Kong, encourages
civic pride and a genuine connection to the communities in the city. We cannot lose or dilute our
culture, history or identity because it is those factors that define who we are. Focusing on these will
75 undoubtedly benefit the cultural and economic vibrancy of Hong Kong, making it an economically
advanced world-class city with a past all of us are proud of.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART B2
B2
DIFFICULT SECTION
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK

Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.

Read Text 3 and answer questions 47–66. (42 marks)

Text 3

47. Find a metaphor in paragraph 1 which means ‘a narrow escape’. Figurative language
A close call (line 1) (L4)

 48. Based on the information provided in paragraph 1, complete the summary by writing ONE word
in each blank below. Your answers must be grammatically correct. Main idea (4 marks)
The recent failure to (i) conserve (line 3) (L2) the old Central Police Station has drawn much
compound (line 1) (L3)
attention, not just to the partial destruction of the (ii) , but also to the

revitalization project as a whole. With (iii) international (line 2) (L3) eyes now on the government, the
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question of the project’s (iv) future (L4)

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looms large.
Teaching notes Q48(iv): Candidates may need to provide a word on their own instead of copying one from the text. In
this case, they need to first understand the main idea of the paragraph: the failure of this project has led to people’s
concern on other similar projects in the future. (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part B2 Q65)
49. Why might the collapse have become ‘an international joke’ (line 2) as suggested by the writer?
Inference (2 marks)
The collapse would have wasted billions of dollars allocated to restore the building (1 mark) and damaged the

image of the revitalization project (1 mark). (L5)

Specific factual (L2)

50. According to paragraph 2, what are the advantages of revitalizing historic buildings? (3 marks)
(i) Preserving the architectural features of the buildings (line 8) /

Preserving our history and culture as shown in the buildings (lines 8–9) /

(ii) Preserving our identity and sense of community associated with the buildings (lines 9–10) /

It provides additional tourist attractions. (lines 10–11) /

(iii) More people will learn about Hong Kong’s history and culture. (line 11) /
The government does not need to spend money on their maintenance. (line 14)

Main idea
51. Use ONE word to complete the following statement based on the information given in paragraph 2.

Though the idea of refurbished old buildings becoming self-sustaining is an enticing / alluring/ attractive
prospect, reality may differ from expectations. (L5)

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 52. What is the writer’s attitude towards revitalization projects? Support your answer with reference to
the text. Tone and attitude (2 marks)
He has a negative attitude towards revitalization projects (1 mark) because he believes that that there is too much focus on

the potential economic benefits and not enough on the history and culture (1 mark). (lines 16–17) (L3)

53. What are the ‘potential economic benefits’ (lines 16–17) of the new Woo Cheong Pawn Shop?
Inference (2 marks)
The owner can make a lot of money through its deluxe dining restaurant (line 23) (1 mark) and by renting out its rooftop

garden for private functions. (line 28) (1 mark) (L3)

54. Complete the following sentences using the information in paragraph 3. Your answers must be
grammatically correct. Inference (2 marks)
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The problem with the rooftop garden of the new Woo Cheung Pawn shop is that (i)
it is not marked as a public space on either the lease or the master plan (lines 26–27) (L3) .

If it had been, then the owner (ii) would not be able to rent it out and it would remain a true public space
(line 28) (L4) .

 55. Complete the following table about the past and present of revitalized buildings. You may need
more than one word for each blank. Do NOT use the same answer more than once when
completing the table. One has been done for you as an example. Specific factual (6 marks)

Target What is the same What has changed

Woo
Architectural features: Before, it was a busy place for local
Cheong
Pawn stone supporting pillars (example) businesses and families; now, it is a
Shop
(i) Wooden planks are visible inside the place for (ii) the rich / better-off / wealthy
building (lines 20–21) (L2) people (line 23) (L3) .
.

Lee Tung
(iii) It is completely open to the public Before, people went there for its (v)
Street
(lines 31–32) (L2) . Chinese wedding invitation card printing (lines
33–34) (L2) .
(iv) There are still wedding product shops services and other items; now, people go
(line 37) (L2) . there mainly for its (vi) high-end luxury
shops and residential towers (line 36) (L2) .

Teaching notes Q55(ii): When completing a sentence, candidates should be aware that the answer should make
sense. If they just directly copy ‘not affordable to most citizens’ or ‘most citizens’ (line 23), the sentence will be
ungrammatical or give the opposite meaning. (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part B2 Q53(iv))

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 56. What is the purpose of the statement ‘they might still not be satisfied’ (line 29)? Thematic (L3)
A. to chastise the public for its unreasonable demands
B. to state an objective fact about public opinion
C. to dissuade developers from joining revitalization projects
A B C D
D. to warn the government of growing discontent ○ ● ○ ○

57. What does ‘which’ (line 39) refer to? Reference

The original street (line 33) // Lee Tung Street (lines 29–30) (L3)

Specific factual
58. According to paragraph 6, sceptics think that Hong Kong is too commercialized to allow the
preservation of the historical value of buildings (lines 43–44) (L3) .

59. According to paragraph 6, are the following statements True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG)?
Specific factual (L2) (3 marks)
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Statements T F NG
(i) The new North Kowloon Magistracy failed to generate economic ○ ● ○
benefits. (line 53)
(ii) Grand staircases and canopies were common in buildings completed in ○ ○ ●
or before the 1960s.
(iii) SCAD was responsible for the revitalization of the North Kowloon ● ○ ○
Magistracy. (lines 49–51)

60. The author mentions ‘some developers can obviously grasp the essence of revitalization better
Inference
than others’ (lines 44–45). Which groups are being referred to by the author? (2 marks)

(i) ‘Some developers’: The Savannah College of Art and Design / The SCAD (L3)

(ii) ‘Others’: The developers in charge of the Woo Cheung Pawn Shop and Lee Tung Street / Avenue
revitalizations. (L5)

61. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of paragraph 6? Main idea (L3)
A. Preservation and development can coexist.
B. Some buildings are easier to revitalize than others.
C. Revitalization is easier said than done.
A B C D
D. SCAD is very good at revitalizing buildings. ● ○ ○ ○

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 62. What are the ‘historical and social values’ (line 63) of the Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese
Medicine and Healthcare Centre — Lui Seng Chun? Specific factual (2 marks)
(i) Historical value: It is related to Chinese medicine. (lines 58–59) (L3)

(ii) Social value: It serves the community. (line 60) (L3)

63. What does the example of Lui Seng Chun illustrate? Inference
It is possible to revitalize buildings without losing their historical and social values (lines 62-63) (L4)

 64. Why is Tai O Heritage Hotel a more successful case of revitalization compared to Woo Cheong
Pawn Shop? Inference

It is because unlike Woo Cheung Pawn Shop, the Hotel is open to the public. (lines 68–69) (L5)
Teaching notes Q64: Candidates need to find out the main difference between the two revitalization projects: Not only
paying guests but also the public can visit Tai O Heritage Hotel for free, while the restaurant in Woo Cheong Pawn
Shop is not open to the public. (REF: 2023 HKEAA report on Part B2 Q60)
65. Below are statements summarizing the main ideas of paragraphs 6–10. Match the most appropriate
idea (A–F) with each of the paragraphs. Write the letter of the main idea next to the paragraph
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number given. Use each letter ONCE only. ONE of the ideas is not used. One has been done for

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you as an example. Main Idea (L4) (4 marks)
Main Idea Paragraph Main Idea
A. Not all restoration projects need to focus on profits to succeed.
6 C
B. Culture is still important to financially-focused Hong Kong.
C. Even commercial developers see the value in revitalization projects.
7 F

D. Profit-generating heritage sites are best for communities. 8 E

E. Refurbished heritage sites can still continue to serve the public.
9 A
F. Some restoration projects have succeeded despite not being open to the
public. 10 B

66. With reference to the text, does the writer believe cultural concerns are of greater importance to
Hong Kong than economic ones? Inference (2 marks)
No, he believes that they are equally important as he mentions that cultural concerns will support economic
development in Hong Kong. (L5)

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