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1 PART A
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK A
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-17. (31 marks)

1. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT an advantage of the Lonely Planet guide
books?
A. It is very detailed.
B. It covers a wide range of information.
C. It can be bought in many different cities and countries. A B C D
D. It gives useful information for people who travel on their own.    

2. Find an expression that refers to something ‘that is very important’ in paragraph 1.

cannot do without

3. Based on the information in paragraph 1-3, fill in the each blank with ONE word. (4 marks)

Lonely Planet is the best travel guide because it gives readers lots of details/ information about

different aspects of a place. It is more trustworthy than many other guide books as their writers never

accept any forms of benefits from restaurants or hotels. Unlike most guides which only include popular

places, Lonely Planet gives you information of the remote and undiscovered places as well.

4. Decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given (NG) in
paragraphs 1-3. Put a tick () in the appropriate column. (5 marks)
Statement True False NG
(a) Lonely Planet gives readers tips on where to find good accommodation. 
(b) The Lonely Planet series is written in a style that is easy to understand. 
(c) You will not find advertisements in the book. 
(d) The writers of Lonely Planet enjoy discounts at restaurants. 
(e) Lonely Planet is written for backpackers on a tight budget. 

5. What does the word ‘they’ in line 24 refer to? backpackers

6. Why did the writer mention that beaches in the book are marked in paragraph 4?

The writer wanted to show that the book offers very detailed information.

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 7. What are the purposes of including religious beliefs and cultural habits in the Lonely Planet guides?

They (Religious beliefs and cultural habits) are included to (in order to) prevent travelers from

making silly mistakes (1 mark) and offending local people (1 mark). / They are included so that

travelers may not make silly mistakes (1 mark) and offend local people (1 mark). (2 marks)

(* No mark for answers beginning with ‘Because they want to ……’. The question does not ask for a
reason.)

8. Which of the following customs is NOT mentioned in paragraph 4?

A B

C
D

A B C D
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9. Find words in paragraph 4 which mean the same as the following. (3 marks)

i) cramped crowded
ii) impolite rude
iii) stupid silly

10. According to paragraph 5, put the following information in the correct order by writing 1-4 in the boxes:
(4 marks)

Information Order (1-4)

A. Tipping for taxi drivers 3

B. Different types of transports available 1
C. Things to beware of 4
D. Fares of public transports 2

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 11. Which of the following short phrases is most probably NOT included in the back cover of Lonely
Planet?
A. Good morning.
B. Where is the nearest train station to the city? A B C D
C. Who saved your life?    
D. How much is it?

12. Find ONE activity in paragraph 7 that is suitable for people who is afraid of height.
scuba diving

13. How do Lonely Planet guides help adventurous travellers make a safer choice when choosing the
activities? (2 marks)

(a) It offers information of the qualifications of the instructors.

(b) It gives details about the standard of equipement.

14. Why should readers browse the Lonely Planet official website when they have already bought their
guide books?

Readers can find up-to-date information. / The website is updated every week. / The

website tells you recent events that may affect travellers.

15. Who are the target readers of the text?

A. frequent travellers
B. experienced backpackers A B C D
C. adventurous travellers    
D. the general public

16. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?

A. to entertain
B. to inform
C. to complain
D. to argue
A B C D
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17. Do you think the price of the Lonely Planet guides will be higher than the other guidebooks in the
market? Give ONE reason to support your view.
Yes, I do. As the series does not accept any forms of benefits or advertisements, the cost of
producing such a book may be higher. // As the publisher runs a website to offer the
most-up-to-date information to its readers, the cost will be reflected in the price.
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1 PART B
QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK B
Read Text 2 and answer questions 18-35. (29 marks)

18. In line 1, what does ‘I’ refer to?

Paul Knight / the writer

19. Who is the target audience?

A. managers
B. environmental groups
C. newspaper readers A B C D
D. retail shops    

20. What is the purpose of the text?

A. to argue
B. to convince
C. to entertain A B C D
D. to complain    

21. What type of content does the letter feature?

A. comments on global warming
B. energy-saving tips at home
C. reviews of energy-saving tips A B C D
D. facts of global warming    

22. Use ONE word to complete each blank. (3 marks)

The writer suggests using energy-efficient / low-wattage light bulbs instead of normal /

incandescent / old-fashioned / energy-wasting light bulbs, although they are relatively more

expensive.

23. According to the writer, ‘Hong Kong has not, but we can voluntarily follow suit’ (lines 7-8). What does
the writer mean by that?
The writer means we can do the same as America has done // we can follow the practice of
America (that) we can replace our energy-wasting light bulbs with energy-efficiency light bulbs.

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 24. According to paragraph 3, what should consumers pay attention to when they buy new appliances?

the rating (of the appliance) / the energy-efficiency label / the grading-type energy label /

information about energy efficiency (of the appliance)

25. In line 12, what does ‘It’ refer to?

the grading-type energy label

26. Find a word in paragraph 3 means the opposite of ‘most’?

least

27. Find words in paragraph 4 that can be replaced by as the following: (3 marks)
a) quit break
b) use up consume
c) condition mode

28. In line 19, what does ‘these habits’ refer to? (2 marks)
Leaving the power of your personal computer and other devices on when they are idle (1 mark)
AND
Cleaning the filters of the air-conditioners regularly // other similar answers (1 mark)

29. In line 22, what does ‘them’ refer to?

appliances

30. The writer uses the words ‘irreplaceable’ and ‘precious’ in paragraph 5. What do these words tell you
about his feelings about energy waste?

angry / annoyed / concerned

31. According to the writer, what are the three costs of energy waste? (3 marks)

a) paying for a higher electricity bill

b) losing irreplaceable resources

c) causing damage to the environment

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 32. Read the following questions asked by household users, matching each with ONE of the suggestions in
Text 2 of the Reading Passages Booklet. Write the paragraph number (2-4) for each question.
(3 marks)

Questions Paragraph Number

(2, 3, 4)
What can I do in my daily life if I want to save money on my electricity bill at 4
home? Patrick (Mong Kok)
How can I choose my new refrigerator in an electrical shop? 3
Benny (Tsim Sha Tsui)
When I was in the lighting outlet, the salesman recommended the LED light 2
bulbs but not the incandescent one. Why? Jenny (Causeway Bay)

33. Decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the information is Not Given (NG) in
paragraphs 3-6. Put a tick () in the appropriate column. (3 marks)
Statement True False NG
(a) The grading-type energy label system is a very effective way to conserve 
the level of energy consumption of an appliance.
(b) A small step from us can help save the environment. 
(c) The writer thinks that people know the cost they pay for wasted energy. 

34. Which statement best summarises the writer’s perception about the way people use energy?
A. People waste energy without being aware of it.
B. Most people avoid wasting energy.
C. Some people are so rich that they always waste energy. A B C D
D. People use energy sensibly on the whole.    

35. This text is taken from …

A. a web page.
B. a brochure.
C. a speech. A B C D
D. a newspaper.    

END OF PART B

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