HONG KONG ATTAINMENT TEST

English
Primary 5
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Question Booklet

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Section A Listening (32 marks)
There are three parts in this section. In Part 1, you will hear an introduction. In Part 2 and Part
3, you will hear a conversation. Write all your answers in the answer booklet. For each part,
you will have 30 seconds to study the questions in the answer booklet. The recordings will be
played ONCE only.
Section B Reading
(B-1) (12 marks)
Adam is reading a leaflet about a Halloween carnival. Read it carefully, choose the best
answers for Questions 17-21 and complete Question 22.

Amazing Learning Centre

Halloween Carnival
Come and join our Halloween celebration with games, arts and fun!

Date: 31 October 20XX (Sun) Time: 3 pm - 11 pm Venue: Amazing Hall

Game booths
There are game booths set up on the ground floor. You can play classic games like balloon and dart,
bean bag toss, bingo and much more! You can get a coin when you win a game. 19You can exchange
for a giant doll when you collect four coins! Come and show off your skills!
Halloween-themed workshops
Halloween-themed workshops are offered to people of different ages. 19The pumpkin carving
workshop is hosted by some 17university students. You will learn how to carve a pumpkin and make
your own Jack-o'-lantern. If you are not interested in carving pumpkins, 19the mask making
workshop is another option for you. Our professional artists will show you how to create a scary
mask using arts and crafts 22(ii)materials.
*18As pumpkin carving requires the use of 22(i)knives, children below the age of ten are not allowed
to join this workshop due to safety reasons.
Dress-up Party
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It starts at 7 pm on the fourth floor. 19You must dress up as scary characters to join this party. Our
DJ will play some spooky pop music and you can move your body to the beat on the dancefloor.
Free snacks and drinks are provided at the party.
Directions
There is no parking space in our centre, so we suggest you take the MTR or minibus. You can get
out of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station. Take Exit A and walk straight ahead. Turn right at Great Street
and walk along it for about five minutes. You will see Happy Day Care. Our centre is opposite to the
day care. You can also take the minibus at Dragon Centre at Sham Shui Po and get off at Kowloon
Park. Cross the road and walk along Watson Street for about eight minutes. You will see London
Restaurant. 20Our centre is next to the restaurant.
A ticket costs $30 and 21will only be 22(i)available for purchase online from 20th October to 30th
October. For more details, visit our website or contact Mr Jimmy Lam at 4003 2121.

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(B-1) (12 marks @2 marks)
17. Who will be responsible for the pumpkin carving workshop?
A. Jimmy Lam
B. Teenage volunteers
C. Staff members of Amazing Learning Centre
D. A group of university students

18. Adam’s sister is a Primary Three student. Which activity is NOT suitable for her?
A. Bean bag toss B. Pumpkin carving
C. Balloon and dart D. Mask making Teachers’ Note (Q.18)
Remind students that they can
guess the age of Adam’s sister
19. Which is NOT true about the Halloween carnival? based on her school level.
A. Visitors can use their own coins to buy a giant doll. Explanation (Q.19)
B. The dress-up party starts at night. Option A is not true because
visitors can use the coins they
C. Visitors need to wear scary costumes in the dress-up party. won to exchange for a giant
D. There will be two Halloween-themed workshops. doll, but not to buy a giant doll.

20. Which of the following places is nearest to Amazing Learning Centre?

A. Kowloon Park
B. Happy Day Care
C. Dragon Centre
D. London Restaurant

21. To join the Halloween carnival, visitors should ____________.

A. buy tickets online in advance
B. sign up on the centre’s website
C. buy tickets at the centre
D. pay $30 to Jimmy Lam

22. Adam is texting his friend, Holly. Read the leaflet on P.2 and help him complete the
sentences. Use only ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically
correct.

Let’s go to the Halloween Carnival! Since we both love making arts and crafts, we
can join the Halloween-themed workshops. We can learn how to carve a pumpkin
with a (i) knife. Besides, some professional artists of the mask making workshop
will show us how to make scary masks with different (ii) materials.

Remarks for Q.22:

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- 1 mark for each correct answer
- Do not deduct marks3 for capitalisation
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- No marks for spelling or grammatical mistakes
(B-2) (12 marks)
Adam is reading a text about a serious job. Read it carefully, choose the best answers for
Questions 23-27 and complete Question 28.

The Life of a Firefighter

Have you ever witnessed a fire accident on the spot or on television? The brave
firefighters are responsible for putting out fires and rescue people from danger.

Welsh Dupont is the station officer of Wan Chai Fire Station. 23‘I’m actually
French, but I’m now working in Hong Kong. I have been a firefighter since I was 5
eighteen. Of course, 24the main part of my job is to put out fires and rescue people from
fire scenes. Besides, 24I need to deal with other 28(i)emergencies as well. For example, I
may have to 25give medical treatments to injured people when it is needed. In addition, I
need to give talks at different schools and community centres regularly to promote the
importance of fire safety,’ said Welsh. 10

To be a great firefighter, you need to be physically fit. 27You should train up your
bones and muscles as you need the strength to rescue injured people and carry heavy
objects. Although 27you don’t have to exercise in a gym, you need to find a way to keep
up the daily training routine. Other than that, you have to be able to stay calm in difficult
situations. ‘Firefighters have to respond to problems quickly. It’s not easy for most 15
people to do! Teamwork is especially important as you need to work with other
firefighters in firefighting operations. Therefore, 26you must learn to trust your
teammates. It is the most challenging thing to do,’ said Welsh.

Being a firefighter is not as simple as you think. It is a tough yet 28(ii)meaningful

job. It requires a wide range of skills, which cannot be obtained from our daily lives. 20
Although I’m glad that I can help others, I don’t like the fact that I need to work shifts as
I don’t have much personal time to do other things I want. However, I think it’s the
sacrifice that I need to make if I have to be a firefighter,’ said Welsh.

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(B-2) (12 marks @2marks)
23. Where does Welsh Dupont come from?
A. Australia B. The UK C. Hong Kong D. France

24. Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ____________.

Explanation (Q.24)
A. how to become a fire station officer Options A, C and D are pieces of
B. what a firefighter does information that are mentioned in the
second paragraph. However, they are
C. the emergencies a firefighter has to deal with not the main idea of the paragraph.
D. why a firefighter needs to promote fire safety

25. In paragraph 2 line 8, what does ‘it’ refer to?

A. Rescuing people from fire scenes
B. Dealing with other emergencies
C. Putting out fires
D. Giving medical treatments to injured people

26. In paragraph 3, what is the ‘most challenging thing’? Teachers’ Note (Q.26)
A. Keeping up the daily training routine Remind students to read
the sentences before the
B. Working with other firefighters in firefighting operations phrase carefully to figure
C. Learning to trust one’s teammates out the answer.

D. Responding to problems quickly

27. To become a great firefighter, you do NOT need to ____________.

A. be strong
B. carry heavy things
C. exercise at a gym
D. train up your body

28. Adam is writing a note to his friend, Jennifer. Read the text on P.4 and help him complete
the sentences. Use only ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answers are
Remarks for Q.28:
grammatically correct. - 1 mark for each correct answer
- Do not deduct marks for capitalisation
Hi Jennifer, - No marks for spelling or grammatical mistakes
I just read an article about being a firefighter. I was surprised to find out that it is
also part of their job to handle other (i) emergencies besides firefighting. I hope I
can do this (ii) meaningful job to help others when I grow up!

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(B-3) (14 marks)
Adam is writing an e-mail to his friend, Kelly. Read it carefully, choose the best answers
for Questions 29-34 and complete Question 35.

From: Adam Kwan <[email protected]>

To: Kelly Chan <[email protected]>
Subject: Let’s meet up soon!

Hi Kelly,

It has been a long time since I last wrote to you. How have you been these days?

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I have been busy preparing for the dance competition in 29early July. I actually started
attending dance classes 29three months before the competition. That’s why it took me a
long time to reply to you. 30I have dance practice for two hours after school every day.
Besides, 30I still need to do homework and revision after the dance practice. Although I
am used to this arrangement, I have to admit that it is quite tiring. Hopefully, I can
perform well and win in the competition!

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Do you remember Jeffrey, my cousin’s baby boy? I saw him last week at the family
party. He doesn’t look like a baby any more. He is now three years old. He used to be
hairless and toothless. His nose and mouth were much smaller too. 32He is now taller
and has a lot of hair. 32He also has chubby cheeks! 32I could see his teeth when he
smiled. He is absolutely the 35(i)cutest boy that I have ever seen! Since he is growing up
so fast, I just wish that I could spend more time with him.

What's more, a new travel agency has opened nearby. 34Mum and I are going on a trip to
France in August. I can’t wait to 33go up to the Eiffel Tower and admire the 35(ii)fantastic
views of the city. I also want to 33go to the famous museums and art galleries there. I
think the best part of the trip is that I can 33go to the local restaurants and try their
traditional food.

How is your family? Have you moved into your new house yet?

Write back soon.

Best,
Adam

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(B-3) (14 marks @2 marks)
29. When did Adam start taking dance classes?
A. Early April B. Mid-May C. Early June D. Late June

30. In paragraph 2, what does ‘this arrangement’ refer to? Teachers’ Note (Q.30)
A. Having dance practice, doing homework and revision Remind students that the
phrase ‘this arrangement’
B. Taking part in the dance competition refers to everything that Adam
C. Replying to Kelly’s e-mail has done to prepare for the
competition.
D. Having dance practice after school every day

31. Who is Jeffery?

A. Adam’s cousin B. Adam’s uncle C. Adam’s nephew D. Adam’s friend

32. Which picture shows how Jeffrey looks like now?

A. B. C. D.

33. What may Adam NOT do in France?

A. Visit the Eiffel Tower B. Look at famous paintings
C. Taste French food D. Visit his relatives

34. What is the main reason Adam wrote this e-mail to Kelly?
A. To tell her what he has done lately Teachers’ Note (Q.34)
Remind students that the main
B. To ask her to travel to France together
reason is not stated directly in
C. To tell her about Jeffrey’s changes the text. They must read the
whole text carefully to get the
D. To tell her about the dance competition
answer.

35. Kelly is replying to Adam’s e-mail. Read the e-mail on P.6 and help her complete the
sentences. Use only ONE word for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically
correct.

Of course, I remember Jeffrey. He must look so (i) cute with his chubby
cheeks. It is good to hear that you will visit France soon! I have been there and the
scenic spots there are (ii) fantastic ! Remarks for Q.35:
- 1 mark for each correct answer
- Do not deduct marks for capitalisation
- No marks for spelling or grammatical mistakes
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Section C Writing (30 marks)
36. You are Adam. You and your younger sister, Jane, played a word game at home yesterday.
Based on the pictures below, write an e-mail to your friend, Ken, about what happened. Write
at least 80 words.

(a) (b)

set up / board / game item letter / form / word

(c) (d)

?
(What happened next?)

puzzled / upset

Marking Scheme:
– You can find the marking scheme for writing in the answer booklet.

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