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Written by: Hu Jiaxin
2021-04-26 17:00
The last update date: 2021-04-26 17:20
The English reading and writing papers of the Diploma of Secondary Education will start on Tuesday (27th). The new crown pneumonia epidemic has not retreated. This year, the oral examination will continue to be cancelled, and the scores of other examination papers and school-based assessments will be increased. Candidates are on the eve of the "battle", Li Qiuen Lai Binghua, the principal of the Memorial Middle School, reminded the five major points of attention in the exam, including time allocation and answering skills, so as to help the candidates to keep their strength.
Affected by the epidemic, the English for the HKDSE will continue to cancel oral exams this year.
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The first part of the HKDSE English subject assesses students' reading comprehension ability. Part A is a mandatory question, and Part B is a choice of two. It is divided into the lighter part B1 and the deeper part B2. If you choose to answer B1, the candidate will be the highest in that paper. Only get the 4th level, and those who choose B2 can get up to 5**.
1. Read the article after reading the topic
The answer time for the reading paper of Paper 1 is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Lai Binghua said that candidates can quickly look at the questions first, and then read the reading materials.
He believes that mastering the types of questions and the required information in advance will enable candidates to focus on reading and obtain answers from the article more quickly.
2. The order of answering questions can be easy first and then difficult
Lai Binghua pointed out that students with intermediate and weak English ability may not fully understand the meaning of the article, but he does not think that there is no need to be nervous. As long as the content is grasped, they can answer the easier and deliberate questions first. It's all set." He gave an example of matching questions. You can pay attention to the first or last sentence of the paragraph. Because it contains the theme and the main idea of each paragraph, it helps to find the answer easily.
In addition, true/false questions such as "true/false" questions, even if the answer may not be affirmative, it does not hurt to try.
To answer in a limited time, candidates should pay attention to the time allocation.
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3. Proper time allocation should make an appointment for 10 minutes proofreading
The two-hour composition paper is divided into two parts. Part A is a short essay of about 200 words, and Part B is a long essay of about 400 words. The answer time is two hours.
Lai Binghua said that ten minutes is important for the time allocation. It is recommended to take about 35 to 45 minutes to complete Part A, and the rest of the time will focus on the more effort-intensive Part B.
In addition, candidates should set aside 10 to 15 minutes for proofreading the text, such as reviewing string words, sentence structure, etc., to ensure that they do not make mistakes due to carelessness.
4. Organize the content structure before writing
Lai Binghua said that in the past, some candidates were worried about the lack of time, and they were anxious to answer the questions after opening the paper, and even wanted to transfer the essay questions midway.
He believes that before writing, you should spend 5 to 10 minutes organizing the structure and planning the allocation of paragraphs to help you write ideas and clearly state your views.
For example, a 200-word essay in Part A only needs to be divided into three paragraphs, each with about 50 to 60 words; a 400-word essay in Part B only needs to be divided into 6 to 7 paragraphs.
He also specifically urged candidates to "correspond from the beginning to the end" in the article, and the last paragraph reiterated their positions and opinions. Don't summarize them roughly, otherwise they will lose points.
Lai Binghua said that candidates with weaker language skills should avoid making mistakes in their essays, and use simple sentences to write, which can be guaranteed.
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5. Keep simple sentences
Writing papers emphasize the basic ability of candidates in English. Lai Binghua believes that if candidates with weaker abilities do not fully grasp the structure of English sentences, they should avoid making mistakes in class and using random words. They should use simple sentences to express them. "First, it is not easy to make mistakes. If you can see clearly, you can at least pass it.” As for candidates with higher abilities, if the target achieves level 5 or above, he believes that they should try their best to use their ability to choose words and make sentences. For example, use deeper vocabulary and consider using "phrases." (Phrase), to add points to the article.
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