Strategy
- Reading, Listening 拉高分數
- 答案相對直接，以順序出題為主，可以透過哩部分拉分
- （前提係地圖題搞掂返）
- Writing, Speaking 力保不失
- Grammar 係容易扣分既地方，所以要力保唔失分
Reading
Q10, Q12
As mentioned in the instruction, the answer should be NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
- We should always give two words for safety!
Q10
_____ to prevent hull being sucked into mud
- (O) hydraulic jacks
- (X) jack
Q12
hull is lowered into __.
- (O) lifting cradle
- (X) cradle
Listening
- 如有MC題，優先將MC題既問題睇清楚先
- 通常3選1或者5選2，後者殺傷力再大啲
- 任何情況下要有一條 Question 做buffer
Section 2
- 一個人讀曬
- 生活化為主
- 有map 類型題。。。
Q13 and 14
Which TWO facilities does the theatre currently offer to the public? A. rooms for hire B. backstage tours C. hire of costumes D. a bookshop E. a cafe
- (O) B, D
- script: One way is by organizing backstage tours, so people can be shown round the building and learn how a theatre works. These are proving very popular.
- 只有一次機會聽到係currently
- script: We have a bookshop, which specializes in books about drama, and that attracts plenty of customer.
- 留意 tense !
- 哩類題型可以用排除法，所以其他答案既狀態都應該要留意
- e.g. we’re looking into the possibility of opening a cafe in due course.
- e.g. Then there are two large rooms that will be decorated next month, and they’ll be available for hire, for conferences and private functions …
- e.g. We’re also considering hiring out costumes to amateur drama clubs.
Q17-20
地圖題
- !!! 要清楚自己寫既notes refering 既題目係邊一個，清楚分開
- 一定要留意方向性既指示，e.g. Left, Right, End, 1st, 2nd
- 轉彎類：Bend/turn
- 面向類：opposite/facing (要事先知道自己既方向先)
- 過路類：just beyond/past vs before
- 旁邊類：Next to / Alongside / Adjoining
- 指南針類： To the North East of A is B // A is to the North East of B
- 地標類：crossroads/ bridge / corner
- 一定要留意地圖既全部選擇，由A到Z睇一次地點
Writing
- (X) 長篇大論，每份只有 20 mins
- (O) 無需真確性，可以老作新聞或者研究結果去支持自己觀點
Structure
- Introduction (2-3句)
- Paraphrase the question （1句）
- State your opinion (1-2句)
- Body
- 2 paragraphs (5-8句)
- 90 words each
- 寫法：
- 1個point 放大寫
- 3-4個points 各加一句elaboration
- Conclusion (1句)
- 重覆intro （視乎intro 方向睇下會吾會偏重返另一邊）
Grade
- 重覆intro （視乎intro 方向睇下會吾會偏重返另一邊）
- 7分起步
Task response
- 要求回應問題
- -1/ -2
Coherence
- 有冇組織
- +1/ -1
-
常見罐頭句（起碼六七個，用黎提升文章組織）
- Although
- In my opinion, (as a matter of fact, …) 後面吾好再加 I think
- On the one hand … on the other hand
- In order words,
- For example, As a result, Therefore
- Futhermore, even, especially, in particular,
- So, another
- This S V, which (= and this) S V
- In conclusion, despite, while
Lexial Resource
- 用字變化
- e.g. The poor/ poor people/ poverty/ the underprivileged / those who need our help
- +1/ -1
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
- +1/ -1/ -2/ -3
- 扣分極狠
- 一定要有多種句型，唔好只係用一種句型
- 應該專程做(起碼六七個)：
- Adv Clauses
- Adj Clauses
- Participle clauses
- Conditional sentences Type 3 + 2
- Passive voice
- Gerunds as subject
- 應該專程做(起碼六七個)：
If table
Question Type
Discussion
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
- 因為要企一邊，所以當你講另一邊方向既內容時，要保證寫緊他人的講法
- e.g. It is often said by some that XXX
- e.g They believe that XXX
- Although it is often argued that the personal information of criminals whoc have been convited of voilent criems should be made public, some hold the belief that disclosing the personal details of criminals, even those who have committed serious crimes, is immoral. In my opinion, i am of the view that this information should be broadcast to safeguard the community.
Advantages and Disadvantages
What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?
- 公正地講曬兩邊
- e.g. Children can learn about earning money and gain independence from doing paid work but there are also drawbacks to be taken into account.
- e.g. While children can benefit from some work experience, it can also lead to exploitation or lower grades at school.
- 吾需要用他人看法既寫作罐頭句
-
可以用幾個point 加埋，再加一句 elaboration 去填曬全段
- Although paid work is thought by some to be a useful experience for children, other perople consider that it can be detrimental. Children can learn about earning money and gain indepdendence from doing paid work but there are also drawbacks to be taken into account.
- In conclusion, while children can benfit from some work experience, it can also lead to exploitation or lower grades at school.
Advantages and Disadvantages (A outweighs B)
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
- 兩邊都要講齊，但係 Introduction 己經加上 in my opinion, 選左方向先
- 然後用，我承認XXX 可以XXX，例如XXX
- 下一段用 nevertheless, despite the advantages above, I believe XXX，然後寫自己方向
- 字數兩段相約
- Although paid work is thought by some to be a good experience for children, other people think it can be detrimental. In my opinion, paid work can bring about more problems for children compared to any advantages it might bring.
- In conclusion, being exploited or struggling with academic grades far outweighs any of the minor benefits that could result from children being involved in work experience.
1-sided Argumentative Essays
(To what extent), Do you agree or disagree?
- 不論如何，你都應該 totally agree or totally disagree
- 因為 200 字好難寫出有正有反既論點
- 然後直接比兩個同方向既reasons
- Some people believe that arts-related subjects are as important as other school subjects, especially for primary svhool children. I totally agree with this statement because this can help children to discover thier talents from an early age and can increase their confidence.
- In conclusion, music, art and drama definitely have the same value as other subjects in primary school and the benefits they bring to student are tremendous.
