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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 Please stick the barcode label here.

PART A
SUGGESTED ANSWERS
A
Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-29. (40 marks)
1. What is the genre of the text?
A. Blog entry
B. Letter to the editor A B C D
C. Essay    
D. Feature article

2. According to paragraph 1, expressing oneself through photos is …

A. annoying.
B. natural. A B C D
C. widely accepted.    
D. controversial.

3. Who is the interviewee?

Nancy Lam

4. Why might some people want to deactivate their accounts?

They do not want to see the selfies filling up their newsfeeds. // (To) find peace.

5. What does ‘it’ in ‘it is one of the many forms of communication’ (line 3) refer to?

expressing oneself through photos / selfie

6. ‘Absorbed by this self-conscious gimmick’ (lines 4-5) means that …

A. people are getting obsessed with selfies.
B. selfies have become a huge part of modem life. A B C D
C. people are learning new facts about selfie-taking.    
D. people are investing more into selfies.

7. What does ‘they’ (line 9) refer to?

posting close-ups online and showing off

8. According to paragraphs 1-2, which of the following facts about social networking sites are
mentioned? Put a tick () on the lines provided.


________ Users can see their friends’ posts in their newsfeeds.
________ Users can unsubscribe others’ news.

________ Users can comment on others’ posts.

________ Users can keep a record of their posts.
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9. Based on the information in paragraph 2, complete the following text by writing ONE word in
each blank. You should make sure that your answers are grammatically correct, paying
attention to word forms, plurals, etc. (4 marks)

Selfies serve different (i) purposes for different people. Some people post
photos of themselves to keep a record of their (ii) lives, some do so whenever they
need to (iii) boost their confidence, and there are those who consider it a strategy
to improve their (iv) self-image.

10. Find a phrase in paragraph 3 that can be replaced by ‘follow’.

keep track of

11. According to paragraph 3, what does Nancy Lam’s friend care the most when taking a selfie of
her sunbathing on Miami Beach?
whether her make-up and outfit perfectly match each other

12. How do people usually respond to others’ selfies?

clicking the ‘like’ button (to acknowledge them)

13. According to paragraph 4, why did the writer say some people ‘gone too far’ with
photo-editing apps?
They edit the photos to the point that others can hardly recognize them by their pictures.

14. What does ‘shots’ (line 25) mean in this context?

A. acts of firing a gun
B. photographs A B C D
C. alcoholic drinks
D. drugs    

15. How does Lam feel about people’s obsession with selfies?
A. annoyed
B. angry A B C D
C. disappointed
D. worried    

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16. Read paragraphs 4-5 and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the
information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (4 marks)
T F NG
i) Lam disapproves of posting photos on social networking sites.   
ii) Lam thinks people should not use photo-editing apps.   
iii) Selfies do not always project users’ real images.   
iv) There have been many other cases of selfie-addicted teenagers   
killing themselves.

17. What is the reason for the conflict within oneself?

the contradiction between one’s virtual and real images

18. Which of the following can replace ‘succumb to’ (line 31)?
A. believe in
B. be upset by A B C D
C. depend on
D. be addicted to    

19. Fill in the blanks based on the information given in paragraph 8. (2 marks)

In Korea, being recognized for having a nice physical look can bring
people (i) fame and (ii) money.

20. Find a word or phrase in paragraph 9 that means ‘having plastic surgery’.

going under the knife

21. What does ‘a mere coincidence’ (lines 37-38) mean?

the increase of secondary school students getting plastic surgery and/coincided with the

selfie craze

22. Give three examples of plastic surgery in paragraph 9. (3 marks)

i) getting Botox

ii) eyelid surgery

iii) nose jobs

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23. How is the rise of the ‘Ulzzang’ trend changing young people’s view of themselves?
A. They do not like themselves as much as they used to.
B. They are encouraged to think of themselves positively. A B C D
C. They become more aware of their imperfect parts.
D. They see themselves way worse than others see them.    

24. Find a word that can be replaced by ‘narrow’ in paragraph 9.

bridge

25. What has caused the surge in the number of young people seeking plastic surgery?

the selfie craze

26. What might lead to lower self-esteem and life satisfaction?

comparing one’s not-as-glamorous lives with those shared by others

27. According to paragraph 10, what are some of the effects that selfies have on the viewers? Put a
tick () in the correct boxes. (2 marks)

Having low opinions about More complaints about their lives

 
themselves

Constantly criticizing other Unable to limit their time spent in the

people’s lifestyle virtual world

Confusing reality with fantasies

28. i) What are ‘the illusions’ (line 48)?

the glamorous lives shared by others

ii) Why are they ‘illusions’?

They are not real.

29. Why does Lam think people will not live happily if they pay too much attention to their
friends’ lives?

They will not be able to enjoy their own lives and will be trapped in negative thoughts.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 Please stick the barcode label here.

PART B1
SUGGESTED ANSWERS
B1
Read Text 2 and answer questions 30-49. (40 marks)

30. According to research in paragraph 1, why are children becoming physically inactive?

because of children’s growing interest in computers, television and video games

31. The writer of message ‘A’ limits her children’s video game time because …
A. she does not like video games.
B. she likes to make rules. A B C D
C. she wants to make arts and crafts with them.
D. she does not like too much screentime for their children.    

32. Read message ‘B’ and decide whether the following statements are True, False, or the
information is Not Given. Blacken ONE circle only for each statement. (3 marks)
T F NG
i) The writer thinks fast food is a healthier option than frozen   
meals.
ii) The writer leads an active lifestyle.   
iii) The writer believes eating nutritious food is not the only way to   
stay healthy.

33. Which meaning of ‘levels’ is closest to the meaning used in line 17?
A. a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent or quality
B. a particular standard or quality A B C D
C. a position or rank in a scale of size and importance
D. the position or height of something    

34. Find a word in message ‘C’ that means the same as ‘unreal’.

virtual

35. Match the following pictures with the name of the outdoor activity that is mentioned in
message ‘D’. Write the name under the picture. One activity is NOT mentioned in the message
‘D’. Write (NG) under the picture. (4 marks)

hopscotch NG baseball hide-and-seek

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36. According to lines 41-42, what are ‘These types of games’?

multi-player video games

37. From the information given in message ‘E’, name three advantages of video games. (3 marks)

i) (They are) educational.

ii) (They help) develop children’s strategic thinking and / planning skills.

iii) (They) promote physical activity and / interaction.

38. What do the writers of messages ‘B’ and ‘E’ have in common?
A. They both think video games are responsible for childhood
obesity. A B C D
B. They both think the food kids eat is the main cause of obesity.
C. They both think exercise has many health benefits.    
D. They both think video games can teach children valuable skills.

39. Find an expression in message ‘F’ that means ‘to do the same thing as someone else’.

follow in their footsteps

40. According to the writer of message ‘F’, what kind of parents are contributing to the rise of
childhood obesity?

inactive parents who do not set good examples for their children

41. According to the information given in messages ‘C’ – ‘F’, what advice do each of the
following people give about tackling childhood obesity? (3 marks)

C.Y. (Parents and schools should) encourage kids to join after-school

programmes or sports teams.

B.K. (We should) encourage children to be more social by participating in

outdoor and community activities.

J.C. (Parents should lead healthy lifestyles by) doing physical activities with
their children.

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42. What does the writer of message ‘G’ call people who lead sedentary lifestyles?

couch potatoes

43. Based on the information in message ‘G’, complete the summary by writing ONE word in
each blank. You should make sure that your answers are grammatically correct, paying
attention to word forms, plurals, etc. (4 marks)

It is unfortunate that although many inactive people are aware of the (i) risks of

being unhealthy, they choose to ignore them. The only way to open their eyes is if

they get a heart attack or something similarly (ii) extreme happens to them.

People need to (iii) realize before it is too late that sitting on the (iv) couch all day

can have deadly consequences.

44. Find words in message ‘H’ which mean the opposite of these words: (2 marks)

i) unconcerned worried
ii) harmless dangerous

45. Who does ‘them’ (line 65) refer to?

T.K.’s kids / her children

46. Match the correct subheadings to the messages in the text. Write the letter in the space
provided. (One of the headings is NOT used.) (4 marks)

Messages Subheadings

Message ‘A’ D A. Importance of family time

Message ‘D’ B B. Cut off from society

Message ‘F’ A C. Outsmarting the game

Message ‘H’ E D. Time limit

E. Safety risk

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47. What type of content does the website feature?

A. advice about obesity and diabetes
B. information about outdoor activities A B C D
C. opinions and personal accounts
D. reviews of games children play    

48. Read the following replies and match each with ONE of the messages in the text. Use each
letter once only. The first one is given to you as an example. (5 marks)

I also believe the consumption of fast food contributes to the rise in

obesity. People are gaining weight because of all the calories they’re B
consuming. L.W. (New York)

Are you serious? You’re talking about a small percentage of video

games that are educational and encourage physical activity. Don’t even E
get me started on how closely video games are linked to violence.
S.D. (Switzerland)

I don’t think you should use time as an excuse. As a parent, you should
make quality time for your child no matter how busy you are. H
K.P. (Shanghai)

What you said is sad but true. People usually ignore problems until G
they’re the ones experiencing them. E.M. (Dubai)

You’ve got me thinking about the games I used to play as a child! I

think children were more creative back then because they didn’t have D
many options. P.A. (London)

You’re absolutely right: parents do have to take responsibility. If my

F
child was overweight, it would mean I was not setting a good enough
example. R.T. (Paris)

49. The style of messages ‘A’ to ‘G’ is …

A. formal.
B. literary. A B C D
C. poetic.
D. informal.    

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