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Section 1 Comprehension I (15 marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions in complete sentences.

Hollywood: Fighting to Survive

The movie business makes big money. In the US alone, box office receipts ( 票房收入 ) totalled over $11 billion last year, while movie markets like China continue to boom (暴漲). It may

be a surprise to learn, then, that the movie business feels like it’s fighting for its life.

There are several reasons why the heads of movie studios ( 電影製作公司 ) are growing concerned (擔心的). One of them is the rise of online piracy (網上盜版), which means people downloading movies for free illegally (非法地) rather than paying for a cinema ticket. As a result,

movie studios are not making as much money from their movies as they should be. “It’s not just

about very rich people like me losing money,” says James Creswell, the head of Epic Pictures, “but

about the whole industry suffering, including the millions of people working behind the scenes. Fundamentally (基本上), downloading movies without paying is illegal. That’s reason enough not to do it, but as well as that the picture and sound quality of these downloads is very poor. They are seeing a compromised (妥協的) version of the film, not the real thing.”

The other key concern for the movie business is the rise of television. This may sound like old

news – after all, movie studios were worried about television in the 1950s. However, more

recently, TV shows like House of Cards and Game of Thrones have enjoyed unparalleled popularity (無與倫比的人氣). According to TV critic (評論家) Tod Johnson, “The most creative work is

being done in the field of television. I simply don’t go to the cinema anymore, and that’s

why. People want deep stories told over a long period of time. Cinemas cannot offer that to people.

That is why they are failing to bring people in.”

Movie studios have tried many gimmicks (噱頭) to bring people back to the cinemas, such as

3D films and IMAX screens, but they are struggling ( 處於困境 ) to make a difference. 3D films,

for example, are expensive and require a special pair of glasses, even though they are often visually

stunning (視覺震撼), which has put people off. “There is nothing like the grandeur of

cinema,” says James Creswell, “from the smell of the popcorn to the sheer size ( 十足的大小 ) of

the screen. I hope the movie business flourishes (興旺) so that people can continue to have

amazing experiences in cinemas.”

In spite of (儘管) huge revenues (收入), then, the movie business is still worried. What will

the future hold? It is difficult to tell, not least because new technologies may be waiting around the corner (即將來臨) which will leave both television and cinema in the dust (將…埋在歷史的灰塵中)...


1. What word in the passage has the same meaning as “grow rapidly”? (2 marks)

“Boom: has the same meaning as “grow rapidly”.

2. According to the paragraph 1, why may it be surprising that the movie business is struggling? (2

marks)

This is because they are making a lot of money.

3. According to James Creswell, why should people not download movies for free? Give two

reasons. (2 marks)

This is because downloading movies without paying is illegal and the picture and sound quality

of these downloads is very poor.

4. Why does Tod Johnson not go to the cinema?(2 marks)

This is because he thinks that the most creative work is being done in the field of television and

he likes deep stories fold over a long period of time.

5. What does “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?(2 marks)

“They” in paragraph 3 refers to cinemas.

6. Describe one positive aspect of 3D films.(2 marks)

3D films are often visually stunning.

7. Which of the following statements are TRUE?(1 mark)

a. 3D films and IMAX screens have not changed much.

b. The competition between movies and television is very recent.

c. The movie business does not make much money.

d. Tod Johnson and James Creswell have opposing viewpoints.

8. Do you prefer cinema or television? Why?(2 marks)

I prefer cinema because I like eating popcorns while watching a movie. /

I prefer television because I can watch a movie at the comfort of my home.

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Section 2 Comprehension II (6 marks)

The Computer Club at your school has produced a leaflet advising students on how to stay safe when

using the Internet. Give short answers to the following questions.

ONLINE SAFETY TIPS

The Internet is a great tool for communicating and helping us with school work. However,

using the Internet also carries certain risks which we need to be aware of. Below are a few

tips to remember when you are using the Internet at school or at home.

• Cyber bullying (網絡欺凌): this is becoming increasingly more common. As social networking (社交網絡) sites allow you to be anonymous (匿名的), it is much easier

for people to bully others and much harder to identify a bully. If you or one of your

friends is experiencing cyber-bullying, you must tell a teacher or parent. The same

goes for talking to people on social networking sites. If it’s not somebody you know

in real life, be careful about how much (個人信息) you reveal.

• Passwords: most people choose a password for their online accounts that they find

easy to remember. However, you should also try to choose a password which cannot

be easily guessed (猜測) by another person. Try to include a mixture (混合) of

letters and numbers and don’t use any obvious (明顯的) words like your own name,

or ‘password’. Thousands of people have their email or social network accounts ((被駭客)竊取) every year.

• (小心垃圾郵件): if you receive an unexpected email asking for

your personal details, it’s most likely a scam – even if it looks genuine.

• Use anti-virus (防毒) software: Viruses can be very harmful (有害的) to your

computer and the data you have stored on there. Using anti-virus software will

protect you from them. Remember not to click on any links from unknown sources (來源).

• Remember to sign out: when using communal computers (公共電腦) like the ones

we have at school, remember to log out of your accounts when you have finished the computer, otherwise the next person using that computer could gain access to (獲權限取得) your data.

1. What type of text is this? (1 mark)

A leaflet


2. Why is it easier for people to bully others using social networking sites? (1 mark)

Social networking sites allow you to remain a anonymous.

3. Find a word in point one that is opposite in meaning to ‘hide’. (1 mark)

Reveal

4. According to the leaflet, what should you NOT include in an online password? (1 mark)

a) numbers

b) your own name

c) symbols

5. What do you think the meaning of the word ‘scam’ is? (1 mark)

A trick or dishonest behaviour usually designed to make money.

6. True or false: it’s ok to click on links from unknown sources. (1 mark)

False

Section 3 Forms of verbs (12 marks)

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of verbs given in the brackets.

Robert has written an entry in his diary:

b

Last week I (1. ask) my parents for a new laptop. My mum

(2. reply) that she (3. think) about it because laptops (4. be) very

expensive. I need a laptop because I (5. just join) the Drama Club

at school. At the moment, I (6. design) the posters for our play.

Next week, I think I (7. make) the posters, which will be easier if I

have a computer! It’s actually very unfair because after I (8.

request) a new laptop, my parents bought one for my sister! So

yesterday, while I (9. draw) my posters by hand, my sister (10.

play) on her new computer. I (11. be) still very annoyed about it,

and I hope my parents will let me (12. have) one too.

1. asked

2. replied

3. would think

4. are

5. have just joined

6. am designing

7. will make

8. had requested

9. was drawing

10. was playing

11. am

12. have


Section 4 Prepositions (10 marks)

Fill in each blank with the correct preposition.

Last week Robert received an email (1) someone he didn’t know.

The person said that they would give Mark a large amount

(2) money if he provided them (3) his bank details. Mark

remembered that his friend had told him (4) people who trick others

into giving them money (5) the Internet, but he thought the offer

was too good to resist. However, before he had time to reply, his

computer broke down. He had to take it (6) a repair shop and

then wait 2 days (7) it to be fixed. While he was waiting, he

decided to talk (8) his friend about the email. ‘You had a lucky

escape!’ his friend told him. ‘If your computer hadn’t broken then you

could have lost a lot of money!’ Robert is now much more careful

(9) who he talks to online and never

clicks (10) unknown links.

1. from

2. to

3. with

4. about

5. on

6. to

7. for

8. to

9. about

10. on


Section 5 Conjunctions (8 marks)

Fill in the gaps with the correct conjunction.

Now that Robert has updated his profile, he is writing an email to his friend.

1. A Although B As C Yet

2. A because B in addition to C but

3. A since B where as C Unless

4. A Furthermore B Nevertheless C Besides

5. A In order to B While C However

6. A on the contrary B because C so as not to

7. A since B although C whereas

8. A unless B but C as

Hi Maggie,

I hope you are well. What have you been up to lately? I have been thinking about the summer

holidays.

(1) it’s nearly summertime, my family and I have to decide where we want to go on holiday

this year. My dad says he wants to go to Canada, _ (2) everyone else disagrees. I don’t

particularly want to go to Canada (3) we have been there before. _(4)_ , it is a very

beautiful country. My mum would like to go to India. (5) , my sister says she would never go

there (6)_ it gets so hot during the summer. I would like to visit India, (7) I would not

want to go (8) my sister came too. I hope we will be able to agree on a destination soon!

Where do you think we should go?

Speak to you soon,

Robert.


Section 5 Adverbs and Adjectives (6 marks)

Robert is now writing about the good qualities of his friends from school. Fill in each gap using the

correct form.

Section 7 Descriptions (6 marks)

Robert is now writing a description of himself for his social network profile:

1. Lisa is one of my best friends. She is the kindest (kind) person I know.

2. Jonathan is a talented musician. He plays the piano better (good) than anyone else in our class.

3. Robin is on the school swimming team. She has to train very hard (hard).

4. Andrew loves art – he draws beautifully (beautiful)

5. Michael is a very caring person. He always listens more carefully (careful) than anyone else to what

I have to say.

6. Jamal is such a calm person. He never gets angry (angry).

I have (1.) brown hair and I wear (2.) eye-glasses/glasses. I

keep my hair short because I find it easier to manage. My nose

is (3.) long/pointed . I also wear (4.) braces on my teeth, but I

only have to wear them for a little while longer. I prefer casual

clothes so I usually wear (5.) T-shirts/jeans/pants. When I go

jogging, I put on my (6.) sneakers.


Section 8 Vocabulary (6 marks)

Fill in each blank with the correct word.

Now Robert has finished describing his appearance, he is going to write a description of his

personality:

1. level-headed 2. optimistic

3. considerate 4. generous

5. intelligent / diligent 6. artistic / creative

Section 9 Proofreading (8 marks)

Correct the errors in the article. There is one error on each line.

Maggie also sent Robert a copy of the article she has written for her school magazine. However,

Robert has noticed some errors in the article.

I would describe myself as a very (1.) person, as I am good at remaining calm in

stressful situations. I am also quite (2.); I always try to see the positive side of things. I

try to be (3.) of other people’s feelings. Most of the time I am quite (4.) and I like to help

others when I can. Although I am a good student and think I’m fairly (5.), I would like to

be better at drawing and painting as I am not particularly (6.).

Last week I went to seeing a film at the cinema. It was an action film. I

don’t usual like that kind of film, but I decided to try something different.

I’m glad I did because I thought the film was great. The characters was

very realistic and the plot was excited. The main character had to try and

save ^world from aliens who were trying to destroy the planet. The

actors in the film were not very famously but the film was still very

enjoyable. They are now making a sequel to carry on the story which can

be released next year. I am very much looking forward to this and I would

definite recommend this film to you.

1. see

2. usually

3. were

4. exciting

5. the

6. famous

7. will

8. definitely

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