1. 2007 HKCE English Language Examination Paper 1A - Reading

2. 2007 HKCE English Language Examination

3. Paper 1A - Reading Examination time – 1 hour Weighting – 20% Usually consists of 3 texts The 3 texts are in similar topics

4. Paper 1A - Reading Sources of the texts: 1. Newspapers 2. Magazines 3. Websites 4. Stories 5. Government publications 6. Promotional materials

5. Paper 1A - Reading The 3 texts are of different lengths and level of difficulty. The 1 st text is usually the shortest and is comparatively more informative. (e.g. advertisement, traveling brochure, guidelines)

6. Sample Text 1 - (a cinema review)

7. Sample Text 1 - (an overseas college guide)

8. Common Questions Types 1. M.C. 2. Matching 3. Short responses 4. Long Questions (Sometimes open - ended) 5. Chart filling / Form Filling / Mind – map filling 6. Proofreading 7. Dictionary Skills

9. Matching

10. Mind – Map Filling

11. Dictionary Skills

12. Proofreading

13. Some Tips for Paper 1A (Reading) 1. Read more newspapers (English!) 2. Use your time wisely (you have to read 3 texts in 1 hour! ) 3. Practice makes perfect