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2007 HKCE English Language Examination. Paper 1A - Reading. 2007 HKCE English Language Examination. Paper 1A - Reading. Examination time – 1 hour Weighting – 20% Usually consists of 3 texts The 3 texts are in similar topics. Paper 1A - Reading. Sources of the texts: Newspapers
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2007 HKCE English Language Examination Paper 1A - Reading
Paper 1A - Reading • Examination time – 1 hour • Weighting – 20% • Usually consists of 3 texts • The 3 texts are in similar topics
Paper 1A - Reading • Sources of the texts: • Newspapers • Magazines • Websites • Stories • Government publications • Promotional materials
Paper 1A - Reading • The 3 texts are of different lengths and level of difficulty. • The 1st text is usually the shortest and is comparatively more informative. (e.g. advertisement, traveling brochure, guidelines)
Common Questions Types • M.C. • Matching • Short responses • Long Questions (Sometimes open - ended) • Chart filling / Form Filling / Mind – map filling • Proofreading • Dictionary Skills
Some Tips for Paper 1A (Reading) • Read more newspapers (English!) • Use your time wisely (you have to read 3 texts in 1 hour! ) • Practice makes perfect