Developing Skills

for Junior Secondary Learners

Secondary 1
English Language (General English)
End-of-year Test Paper 1

Question-Answer Book

INSTRUCTIONS
(1) There are 3 sections in this paper (Reading, Vocabulary & Grammar).

(2) Answer ALL questions.

(3) Time allowed: 60 minutes

Name : __________________ ( )
Class : _________________________
Date : _________________________

Total marks

/ 100
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Reading (40 marks)
Read the article below and answer the questions.

How Yellowstone National Park is changed by its wolves

A popular destination for nature-lovers and those who enjoy adventures in the wilderness,
Yellowstone National Park in the United States is well-known for its beautiful landscapes and
abundant wildlife. It is hard to imagine that the park was once troubled by destroyed
vegetation and an unbalanced ecosystem. But everything changed in 1995 when wolves were
5 brought into the park.

Wolves are food distributors: they provide food for other animals. They kill and feed on their
prey, but they never eat the entire dead animal, therefore leaving food for scavengers such as
ravens and bears, which rely on dead animal remains for food.

The wolves’ presence in Yellowstone also benefits plants. Before the wolves were introduced
10 to the park, vegetation along the rivers had been destroyed by the vast number of deer which
ate and trampled many of the plants. However, ever since the wolves have been around, the
number of deer has been kept in check and, as the deer have moved away from certain areas
to avoid the wolves, trees and grass have been able to recover.

Healthier trees attract beavers – which eat leaves and twigs – to build new dams and ponds
15 along the rivers, which provide cold, shaded water for fish. Now, birds have also started
moving in as the forests flourish.

The case of the Yellowstone wolves shows how complex nature is and how one change can
lead to another. In light of this, it is vital to be aware of the impact we can have on our planet,
as it could be far more massive than you can imagine.

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Answer the following questions. Each question carries 1 mark unless otherwise stated.

1 Name TWO types of visitors of Yellowstone National Park. (2 marks)

___________________________________ and _______________________________________

2 Give TWO reasons why Yellowstone National Park is famous. (2 marks)

______________________________________________________________________________

3 Name TWO problems faced by Yellowstone National Park before 1995. (2 marks)
Problem 1: _____________________________ Problem 2: ______________________________

4 What do ‘food distributors’ (line 6) do?

______________________________________________________________________________

5 The word ‘prey’ has two meanings. Look at the two definitions of the word below and decide
which one matches the meaning of ‘prey’ in paragraph 2 (line 7) by circling the correct option.
A hunt and kill for food
B an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

6 Which of the following is the definition of ‘scavengers’ (line 7)?

A animals that feed on deer
B animals that feed on plants
C animals that feed on dead animals that they have killed themselves
D animals that feed on dead animals that they have not killed themselves

7 Name TWO types of animals mentioned in paragraph 2 that eat the leftovers of the wolves.
(2 marks)
i. ____________________________________ ii. ____________________________________

8 Which of the following has the opposite meaning to ‘benefits’ (line 9)?
A helps
B harms
C equals
D befriends

9 Which of the following can replace ‘vast’ (line 10)?

A small
B unknown
C large
D interesting

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10 Complete the following description of how the Yellowstone wolves affect other animals. Use a
suitable word from paragraphs 3 and 4 to fill in each blank. (11 marks)

Before the wolves were brought to the park, the deer had (1) _____________________ the
vegetation along the rivers as many of the plants were eaten and (2) _____________________.
The presence of the wolves ensures that the number of deer is (3) _____________________ at a
relatively low level. With the deer moving away to (4) _____________________ getting killed
by the wolves, trees can (5) _____________________ more quickly. This allows beavers to
construct (6) _____________________ and (7) _____________________ that are important to
fish, which need water that is both (8) _____________________ and (9) ___________________.
As the trees (10) _____________________, they also (11) _____________________ birds to
settle in them.

11 Find a word in paragraph 4 that means similar to ‘branches’.

_____________________________________________________________________________

12 Based on paragraphs 4, name three types of animals that take advantage of the decrease in the
deer population. (3 marks)
i. ______________________ ii. ______________________ iii. ______________________

13 Match the following definitions (I, II and III) with words from paragraph 5 by writing the
numerals in the correct spaces. (3 marks)

I exceptionally large
II absolutely necessary
III consisting of many different and connected parts

a. ‘complex’ (line 17) : _______________

b. ‘massive’ (line 19) : _______________
c. ‘vital’ (line 18) : _______________

14 According to the writer, what should we learn from the way the Yellowstone wolves affect other
animals? (2 marks)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

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15 Decide if the following statements are True (T), False (F), or if the information is Not Given
(NG) in the text by putting a tick ( ) in the correct column. (6 marks)
Statements T F NG
a. Yellowstone National Park is popular only among
Americans.
b. Yellowstone National Park is home to many animals.
c. There were too many deer in Yellowstone National Park
before 1995.
d. Beavers build dams and ponds to catch fish.
e. Things in nature are interconnected.
f. Human activity has a limited impact on the
environment.

16 Where does this article most likely come from? Circle the correct answer.
A an environmental magazine
B a lifestyle magazine
C a sports magazine
D an art magazine

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Vocabulary (30 marks)

Part 1 (15 marks)

Complete the following conversation using the words/phrases in the box.

by mistake groomed kennel law abuse

prison treat furry abandoned feeding
vaccinations protection tidy owners upset

Joan Hey Davy, did you read the news that a guy was seen beating up stray dogs in Sham Shui Po
today? I can’t believe things like that happen in Hong Kong. Animal (1) ________________
is against the (2) ____________________ and that guy should be arrested and sent to
(3) ____________________.

Davy Yeah, when my sister told me about that, I thought she had read some fake news
(4) ____________________. Incidents like this always make me (5) __________________.
How can people be this cruel? That being said, people who leave dogs
(6) ____________________ in the streets in the first place are to blame, too.

Joan Indeed. Many of those (7) ____________________ are simply not prepared to take
responsibility on a long-term basis. They bring their pets home without much knowledge of
how to (8) ____________________ them properly. Once they get tired of looking after them,
they leave them on the streets.

Davy Couldn’t agree more. Caring for a dog isn’t just about (9) ____________________ it, as the
animal needs more than just food to stay healthy. It should also receive proper
(10) ____________________ against potential illnesses. For example, whether it is
(11) ____________________ or not, it should be (12) ____________________ on a daily
basis to stay clean. Its (13) ____________________ should be kept clean and
(14) ____________________, too, so it has a nice area to rest in. It should also receive
(15) ____________________ every year to prevent it catching diseases.

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Part 2 (15 marks)
Complete the following blog post using the words/phrases in the box.

foodie servings baked deep-fry tasty chef order

sliced fun-filled fresh retained
crispy alone chance organic

A Fun Day in the Kitchen

As some of you might know, my grandpa is a retired (1) ____________________. He’s extremely
good at cooking and he’s the one who helped me develop my passion for food. Without him, I
probably wouldn’t be the (2) ____________________ I am today.

Today I visited him to try some of his dishes. Watching him cook is a (3) ___________________
experience that I really enjoy, and I always think that every cooking session with him is a great
(4) ____________________ for me to learn from a professional.

The first dish he made was grilled chicken. Originally I asked him to (5) ____________________
the chicken, but he said that would have been too oily and unhealthy. The meat was from a local
(6) ____________________ farm which only uses green methods to raise their poultry, so it was
slightly more expensive than typical chicken meat, but you could tell it was quite
(7)____________________ judging by its colour.

As soon as he took out the chicken from the griller, I could smell the aroma. The meat was
(8) ____________________ and golden brown on the outside, and the perfect timing
(9) ____________________ the juices inside – it wasn’t dry at all! It was extremely
(10) ____________________, and let me tell you, it was as good as what we normally
(11) ____________________ at restaurants.

Next came the New York Cheese Cake. It was enough for four (12) ____________________, so
grandpa (13) ____________________ it into quarters so I could bring two back home for mom and
dad. Just like the chicken, the cake was (14) ____________________ to perfection – it was light and
the sweetness was spot on.

Grandpa always says, ‘sharing is caring’. He always shares his cooking with friends and family,
because he believes that wonderful food should always be enjoyed with loved ones rather than
(15) ____________________.

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Grammar (30 marks)

Part 1 (15 marks)

Complete the following email by circling the correct word or phrase from the options in brackets.

Dear Uncle Tom

How are you doing? I just came back from a camping trip with my classmates in Sai Kung. We had a
blast!

This was the first time that I have been camping, so to be honest, I was (1) ( fair / fairly / fairer )
nervous before the trip. That was (2) ( complete / completely / hardly ) normal, though, wasn’t it? I
spent quite a long time packing up my equipment. The weather forecast said it wouldn’t rain, though,
so I didn’t (3) ( have to / had to / must ) bring an umbrella.

(4) ( On / At / In ) Saturday morning we gathered at Choi Hung MTR station and headed to Sai Kung
by Mini-bus. After we got off, we still (5) ( have to / had to / must ) get to Tai Long Sai Wan on foot,
which took around two hours. It wasn’t an easy walk carrying all our things on our backs, but as we
were nearing our destination, I kept telling (6) ( yourself / ourselves / myself ) that I
(7) ( had to / must / mustn’t ) give up and would soon forget my tiredness.

When we made it to the beach at Tai Long Wan, we were all amazed by the breathtaking views, and
it reminded me (8) ( how many / how much / how ) I love the beauty of nature. The sky was blue, the
water was clear, (9) ( and / or / but ) we could see many off-shore islands in the distance. After a
quick lunch, we pitched (10) ( my / our / ourselves ) tents onto the sand and set our other things up
too. (11) ( On / At / In ) night, the sky was so clear that we were (12) ( can / could / able to ) see
countless stars twinkling – it absolutely blew us away. I even spotted a shooting star –I of course
made a wish (13) ( immediate / immediately / immediated)!

It’s amazing that Hong Kong, despite being a busy city, has such quiet and beautiful spots like this
for people to chill out at. We (14) ( had to / must / mustn’t ) do our best to protect it. What is your
favourite camping spot in Hong Kong? Let’s go there together soon and have (15) ( some / any / no)
fun!

Best

Jonas

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Part 2 (15 marks)
Complete the following speech by circling the correct word or phrase from the options in brackets.

Good morning Principal, teachers and students

I am Nancy Kwong, Chairperson of We Share, a government-funded food bank in Hong Kong. It is

(1) ( my / its / their ) pleasure to speak to you today, and I would like to tell you how
(2) ( our / your / their ) organization helps those in need in our community.

We all know that Hong Kong is one of the most advanced cities in the world, but (3) ( which /
how much / how many ) do you know about its social problems? Currently there are many poor
families living in the city. Some people can’t get a job (4) ( so / but / because ) they are from the
mainland, making them unable to support (5) ( them / they / themselves ). (6) ( Some / No / Any )
others are suffering from illnesses, so they (7) ( can / can’t / unable to ) make a living like most other
people.

(8) ( Therefore / Since / Although ) they are part of our community and they can’t find (9) ( some /
any / no ) help – well, except a little support from the government which is not enough, we feel that
we have to give them a hand. What we do is simple: we give them food (10) ( so / because / since )
they (11) ( can / can’t / able to ) carry on with their lives. This is something we want to keep on doing,
(12) (and / or / but ) we’re a non-profit organization with limited resources. To help more people in
need, we need help too.

What you can do is also simple: (13) ( share / shared / to share ) our social media page, so more
people will donate to us, and (14) ( sign / signed / to sign ) up for our voluntary work shift that take
place each weekend, as we are now looking for more volunteers who can help collect food donations
from organizations such as hotels and restaurants.

(15) (How much / How many / What ) of you would be interested in lending a hand? I was asking
myself this question on my way here. But having talked to your Principal earlier on, I’m now sure
that our team will have many new faces soon. Thank you.

END OF PAPER

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