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Pa叫 A

Read Text 1 and 飢swer questions 1-19 on pages 1-4 ofthe Question-Answer Bookfor Pαrt A.

Text 1

Report: How are people with tattoos perceived by

society?
1 1 Introduction
[1] The art of tattooing is becoming very popular in today's culture. Five hundred local citizens were interviewed in
order to discover their attitudes to people with tattoos.

11 Findings

5 1 Positive reactions

1. 1 Form of 訂t

[2] Tattooing has been a worldwide practice for more than 5,000 years , and in many cultures it is considered to be an
art form. In Samoa, the tradition of applying a tattoo by hand has been unbroken for more than 2 ,000 ye征s. The skill is
often passed from a father to his son. In today's society , people still consider tattoos to be a form of self-expression and
10 a statement of individuality. Tattoo-related artwork is the subject of museums , galleries and educational institutions' 缸t
shows.

1.2 Symbolic significance

[3] There are many reasons why a person might get a tattoo. In some cases the tattoo is a symbolic image. More people
缸egetting tattoos because they want them for memorial pu中oses - as symbols of memories that 缸e personal and
15 important to them. Seventy-three per cent of respondents said they got tattoos to remember their loved ones or pay
tribute to people who had passed away. Five per cent of respondents stated that the tattoos carried a sacred or spiritual
meaning. They had requested designs of spiritual images such as crosses , portraits of Christ and other symbols that
show their spirituality. People also get tattoos to mark important events that have happened in their lives. Ten per cent
of the people polled had important dates such as a wedding anniversary or the birthday of a child tattooed on their
20 bodies. For many , tattoos 缸e a way to tell a story about their lives in a meaningful and significant way.

2 Negative reactions

2.1 Tattoos in the workplace

[4] There are companies and industries that are still opposed to body art. Those Do you think tattoos will create
who have the power to hire , promote and fire staff in a company are less inclined obstacles in people' s careers?
25 to accept tattoos. People who have tattoos 訂e perceived to be rebellious; the tattoo
Don't know
is a visible sign that they may not be a team player or are difficult to manage. 5%
While this may not be true in reality , it is the way co叩orate cultures see it. People No
15%
have been rejected 仕om jobs because they have tattoos in visible places on their
necks , faces and hands that clothing cannot conceal. Research has shown that 8%
30 of people with tattoos report trouble at work, from being forced to hide them to
being restricted from performing certain tasks. For example , a supermarket
employee with a tattoo on their hand may be asked to perform tasks that are less
likely to bring them in contact with the public , like stocking shelves instead of Yes
working at the cash register. Some companies have asked employees to cover up 80%

35 their tattoos , as they could be a distraction in the workplace and are seen as
unprofessional. Even professionals who have tattoos feel the need to cover them
when at work or at an important event, without anyone telling them to do it. Eighty
per cent of the people surveyed believed that tattoos would create obstacles in
people' s careers. They would not get a tattoo for fear that they would lose a job
40 opportumty.

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 2.2 Associations with crime and violence
[5] In some societies , tattoos 缸e regarded as Do you tend to link tattoos with gangs αnd violence?
unsavoury because they are associated with gangs
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and criminals. For example , gang members use
的 tattoos of dragons , tigers and other symbols in order
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to make themselves and their loyalties identifiable.
Criminals have tattoos that show their skills , 60
accomplishments and convictions. For example , a
40
tattoo of a teardrop can mean murder, with each
50 teardrop symbolizing the death of a friend. Of the 20
500 people polled , 75 per cent had negative images
of people with tattoos and associated them with
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gangs , violence and criminal activities. In Japan , Yes No Don't know/
not sure
members of the organized criminal gangs known as
55 the Yakuza 缸e all marked with tattoos that depict
their clan's cres t. Many onsen (hot springs) and capsule hotels in Japan do not admit people with tattoos , reg訂dless of
their size. Gymnasiums require tattoos to be wrapped , and even amusement p征ks ban people with tattoos from
entering. The business owners of these places have the perception that people with tattoos 缸e associated with the
Yakuza and do not want their businesses to be linked with criminals.

60 2.3 Stereotypes
[6] Many people are judged based on having a tattoo. Those with tattoos 缸e seen to be compulsive , lacking self-control
or having low self-esteem. People , especially in older generations , do not understand why others would purposely
inflict pain on themselves. A study discovered that children between six and ten years old were prone to negatively
stereotyping tattooed men. The implication is that young children will always think of the tattooed man as bad , even if
65 he has not committed a crime. In our survey , a qu征ter of the people polled believed that women who had tattoos were
craving attention or were insecure about their appearance. They operated on the assumption that an intelligent woman
would not choose to do that to her body.

III Conclusion
[7] According to the repo此 's findings , it is clear that there 缸e both positive and negative perceptions of people who
70 have tattoos. However, people have different reasons for getting tattoos and should not be prejudged based on their
choice to get a tattoo.

END OF READING PASSAGE

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART A
QUESTION.ANSWER BOOK
A
COMPULSORY

Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.

Read Text 1 and answer questions 1-19. (41 mα rks)

1 The text is about ... thematic question

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symbols of tattoos.
people' s views on tattoos.
A B C D
criminals with tattoos.
businesses which are opposed to tattoos. 0 _ 00
2 The writer feels that tattoos have historically played an role in people' s lives.
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unacceptable
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global worldwide
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5 a) Name THREE places where tattoo-related artworks 訂e displayed. specific factual question (3 marks)
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significance may be shown a 七 museums ， while 七a七七oos that are considered art work may be shown at

galleries and educa七 ional in 的比的 ions' a 內的 ows. People are interested in seeing these works of art.

6 Why do you think a person would choose to get a tattoo to remember a loved one who has passed away?
higher-order thinking question
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their body, they will have a permanen七 reminderof 七 he person 七 hey loved.

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 7 Decide whether the following statements 缸e True , False , or the information is Not Given in p缸agraph ~.
Put a tick (.1) in the appropriate column. specific factual question (4 marks)

Statement True False NG

In corporate culture , people with tattoos are not believed to be good at working
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m a team.

Many companies allow visible tattoos. J

The majority of tattooed employees claim to have problems in their workplace. J

Professionals get tattoos because they consider them trendy. J

8 Use ONE word to complete each blank. language usage question

Some companies have tattooed employees perform tasks that do not involve interaction

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9 Wh y might the owner of a supermarket not give a tattooed employee tasks that deal directly with the public?
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if its employees have ta七七oos. The public may believe 七 ha七七 he employee is rebellious or involved in criminal
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10 In line 36 , what does ‘ them' refer to? reference question

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11 Below is a draft letter written by your friend in response to the report. Complete the article by writing ONE
word to fill in each blank. Y ou should make sure your answers are grammatically correct, paying attention to
tenses , plurals , etc. language usage question (6 marks)

JN
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It' s unbelievable how people with tattoos are treated today's society. A tattoo is an
individual' s way of express Jn g themselves. 1 think it is discrimination for a company to decide
whether or not a tattoo will hinder a person from performing their job. Someone with a
visible tattoo isn't necessarily less capable than a person without one. It is also unfair to
make assumptions about a person because people because they have tattoos. Not all people
who have tattoos are criminals.
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12 In Japan, many ban people with tattoos. Put a tick (.1) next to each word that applies.
specific factual question
restaurants amusementp訂ks hotels

hot springs cmemas gyms

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 13 The writer wants to make some changes to the report for a slightly different version. Fill each gap with ONE
word. Refer to the paragraph and line numbers specified for the specific ideas. main idea question (3 marks)

p缸a 2/1ines 9-10 Nowadays , many people get tattoos to express their
uniqueness and show others who they really 訂e.

P且ra 4/lines 34-37 Because tattoos are taboo in the workplace , people will
coverlconceal their tattoos when they 缸e at work.

para 5/1ines 50-53 The majority of respondents assumedl七hought that people with
tattoos were bad members of society.

14 According to paragraph 5, why might tattoos be less socially acceptable in Japan than in other countries?
inference question
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tattoos , and also less likely 七 ha七 an ordinary citizen would ge七 a 七a七七00 for personal reasons.

15 Use information given in paragraphs 1-5 and match each person with the co叮ect speech bubble. Write the

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letter of the speech bubble on the line next to the person given. inference question (4 marks)
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based on that tattoo.

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Business owner in Japan: A

D It's necess訂y for me to
Resident of Samoa: B
cover my tattoo in the
workplace because it'll Professional who has a tattoo: 0
give people a negative
The writer: C
professional image.

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 16 According to the survey results , how do many children aged 6-10 feel about men with tattoos?
ABCD inference question
afraid
cunous A B C D
annoyed
disinterested _ 000
17 What does paragraph 7 tell us about the writer' s attitudes and opinions? inference question
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He/She does not feel that people should get tattoos.

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He/She thinks that people with tattoos should be treated fairly.
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He/She thinks that getting a tattoo is a good idea.

He/She recognizes that people have positive and negative reactions to tattoos.
V He/She is supportive of people who get tattoos for their own personal reasons.
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18 Match the co叮ect summaries to the paragraphs in the report. Write the letter in the space provided. (One of

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the summaries is NOT used). main idea question (6 marks)
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Paragraph Nos. Summaries

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A People who get tattoos should be given the benefit of the

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B Tattooing is seen as an expression of culture all over the

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C Tattoos often have personal meanings.

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D Tattoos are often associated with the bad elements in
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E Most people who get tattoos 缸e religious.
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F Getting a tattoo may affect your job.

Paragraph 7 A G Many people look down on those who have tattoos.

19 Do you think tattoos have become more or less acceptable in society over the last several generations?
Explain. higher-order thinking question

Ithink 七hey have become more accep七able . While many people from older genera七 ionsdo no七 understand why

someone would ge七 a painful 七a七七00， many younger people are s七arting to under‘6七and 七ha七七a七七oos may have

personal value 七o a person.

END OF PARTA

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART 81
Reading Passages
1 hour 30 minutes
(for both Parts A and 8)

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 PART 81
Read Text 2 and answer questions 20-38 on pages 1-4 ofthe Question-Answer Bookfor Part B1
Text2
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1 [1] Cosplay originated in Japan in 1984 when Nov
Takahashi , the founder of the Japanese anime and
manga publishing company Studio Hard , attended a
sci-fi convention in Los Angeles. He was impressed
5 by the fans he saw who took the time to dress up in
costumes. He brought the idea over to Japan , where
it became a national phenomenon , and went on to
coin the term cosplay. Cosplay , an abbreviation for
‘costume role-play' , can be described as a type of
10 performance art in which p缸ticipants dress up in
costumes and we征 accessories to resemble characters
from anime , manga, video games and sci-fi and
fantasy films.
[2] In Japan , teenagers engage in cosplay in 訂eas such
15 as Tokyo's Har吋 uku distric t. Cosplayers can also be
found in Tokyo's Akihabara district, where there 缸e
a large number of cosplay cafes in which waitresses
dress up as anime and game characters. Also , cosplay
parties 缸e often held at nightclubs and amusement
20 parks.
[3] While cosplay originated in Japan , it has become
increasingly popul訂 in other 訂eas of the world ,
like the United States , Hong Kong , Taiwan and
the Philippines. Many cosplayers can be found at
25 conventions , catering specifically to fans of man斜，
comic books and video games. At these events ,
people gather to buy their favourite manga or comics.
Cosplayers show off their costumes and pose for
photos. Costume contests are often the highlight of
30 many conventions. They give cosplayers the chance
to be rewarded for all of the hard work they put into
making their costumes.
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[4] Costumes can be simple or elaborate , store-bought
or home-made. Making their own costumes enables
35 cosplayers to create one that accurately resembles
their favourite character, as well as to take pride in the
fact that they made it themselves.
[5] Cosplay should not be mistaken for Halloween
costume wear. The goal of cosplay is interpretation
40 - to portray a character as precisely as possible.
Cosplayers willlearn crafting specialties such as
sculpture , face paint and fashion design in an effort to
create the look and texture of a costume accurately.
During a convention , there 缸e often rules of etiquette
45 when it comes to costumes. Y ou need to be respectful
of cosplayers and ask for permission to touch another
person' s costume , because some costumes might have
p缸ts that 訂e fragile. Also , cosplayers have taken the
time to perfect their costumes so moving something
50 even slightly out of place could alter their character' s
representatlOn.
[6] At conventions , cosplayers can also participate
in a cosplay masquerade , which is a North American
invention. The cosplay masquerade has its roots in
55 two traditions: the talent contest and the masquerade
ball , a party where the participants hide their identities
by wearing costumes and masks. The masquerade
involves much more than basic cosplay: one not only
attempts to look like a character but also to behave
60 and talk in the way the character would.
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 [7] When a cosplayer portrays a character of the
opposite sex , it is called crossplay. Portraying a
character who dresses as the opposite sex (from
the cosplayer) is called crossdress. For example , a
65 female cosplayer representing a male character who
we征s masculine clothing is both crossdressing and
crossplaying. A female cosplayer representing a male
character who wears unisex or feminine clothing is
crossplaying but not crossdressing.
70 [8] The animegao , or dollers , represent a subgroup
in cosplay. They 缸e mascot-style role-players who
portray characters by wearing outfits that completely
cover their bodies. Dollers are often male cosplayers
portraying female characters. There are also female
75 dollers who portray male characters such as robots ,
space aliens and animals. They wear a mask that
looks like a human c訂toon character , with oversized
eyes and a tiny mouth as illustrated in manga, and a
bodysuit of what the character wears.
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80 [9] The largest event featuring cosplay is the semi-
annual Comik前， the world's largest comic convention.
This event is held in J apan during the summer and
winter. Thousands of cosplayers gather on the roof of
the exhibition centre. The largest event for cosplayers
85 outside Asia is the annual San Diego Comic-Con , held
in the United States.
[10] In Hong Kong , many comic conventions and
video game shows have cosplay contests. The Asia
Games Show and Ani -Com & Games Hong Kong
90 Fair are two m吋 or events for cosplay enthusiasts. The
appe訂ance of cosplayers at these events makes them
a popular draw for photographers. Cosplayers pose
in designated 缸eas for photographers who eagerly
capture their every move. They enjoy moments of
95 being in the spotlight like a celebrity.
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Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.
Read Text 2 and answer questions 20-38. (39 marks)

20 What is the writer' s main purpose in writing the text? thematic question
ABCD
to promote cosplay as a hobby
to explain the basics of cosplay costume design
A B
to explain the origins and development of cosplay
to persuade people to stop engaging in cosplay 00 _ 。
21 The text is ...

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an article.
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a report.
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a story.
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In line 7 , the writer says that dressing up as characters ‘became a national phenomenon' in Japan. Why do
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22
you think cosplay became so popul缸 in Japan? higher-order thinking question
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Cosplay probably became popular in Japan because manga and anime were already 七 rendy， so 七here were a

10七 ofcharac七ers for people 七o dress up as. Also , s七 ree七 fashion is very popular in Japan , so dressing up in
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cos七 umes would have caught on .

23 What does ‘They' in line 30 refer to? reference question

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costume contes七s

24 Use ONE word to complete each blank. language usage question

cos1二 umes
According to paragraph 3, cosplayers enjoy modelling their and are happy to let people
七ake photographs of them.

25 Find words or expressions in paragraph 3 which are the Qpposit~ in meaning to: (3 marks)
popular vocabulary question
a) unknown
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hide
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low point highligh七

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 26 Which words in p旺agraph 5 mean the same as the following? vocabulary question (3 marks)
a) rules of co叮ect behaviour e七ique七七e
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delicate fragile

change al七er

27 What is the main idea of p訂agraph 5? main idea question

The main idea of paragraph 5 is that cosplayers take 七 heir costumes very seriously and work hard on them ,

so 七 heit‘ costumes should be respec七ed.

28 Why does the writer say , 'Cosplay should not be mistaken for Halloween costume wear' (lines 38-39)?
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Cosplayers come from countries that do not celebrate Halloween.
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Cosplay involves more complex costumes and requires more dedication.

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Cosplayers do not like Halloween costumes.
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Cosplay costumes 缸e quite similar to Halloween costumes.

29 Match the co叮ect subheadings to the p缸agraphs in the text. Write the letter in the space provided. (One of the

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subheadings is NOT used). main idea question (5 marks)
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Paragraph Nos. Subheadings

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A Cosplay activities
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B Cosplay costumes
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C The origins of cosplay
Paragraph 3 A
D Masters of cosplay

Paragraph 4 B
E Cosplay venues in Japan

Paragraph 5 F F The object of cosplay

30 Look athow ‘roots' (line 54) is used in the article and decide which of the definitions below is closest in
meaning. vocabulary question
ABCD
thep訂ts of a plant that grow under the ground and absorb water
the main causes of something , such as a problem or difficult situation
the origins of something
A B C
the feelings or connections that you have with a place because you have
lived there 00 _ 。
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 31 How do cosplayers feel about people touching their costumes without permission? Why? inference question

Cosplayers are annoyed by people touching 七 heircos七 umeswi七 hou七 permission ， because many of 七 he parts

are fragile and can be easily ruined.

32 Decide whether the following statements are True , False , or the information is Not Given in paragraphs ~三岳
Put a tick (v') in the appropriate column. specific factual question (3 marks)

Statement True False NG

Teenagers in Japan engage in cosplay because it is fashionable. J

Cosplay is the same as Halloween costume wear. J

The cosplay masquerade originated in North America. J

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33 What is crossplay? specific factual question

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and is attended by 七housands of cosplayers.

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reference question (4 marks)

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 36 At what events can people engage in cosplay in the following places? U se the information in the web page to
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Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong Fair? inference question
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have the same in七eres七 s.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1
PART 82
Reading Passages
1 hour 30 minutes
(for both Parts A and 8)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Reading Passages booklet for Part A.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART 82

(1) The Question-Answer 800k for Part 82 is inserted after this Reading Passages bookle t.

(2) Candidates who choose Part 82 should attempt all questions in this part. Each question carries
ONE mark unless otherwise stated.

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 PART 82

Reαd Text 3 αnd α:nswer questions 39-52 on pα~ges 1-3 of the Question-Answer Book for Pαrt B2.

Text3

The body piercing trend

By Sandy Yau

1 [1] Body piercing has become increasingly popular among young people and celebrities in today's society. They
embrace body piercing as a form of physical adornment and self-expression.

[2] ‘ We' ve had more customers than ever before ,' said J ohnny T呵， a body piercer in Tsim Sha Tsui.‘ We have
about 250 customers a month. The piercing business has been growing like mad. '

5 [3] About 10 ye征s ago , his shop was one of the few places that offered service for all types of body piercings.
Although Tse has more competitors now , his business is much better.

[4] ‘ Many of my customers 征e teenagers or people in their 2郎， but there 訂e all kinds of people getting
piercings ,' he said.

[5] The most popular type of piercing is e缸 lobe piercing , which is a traditional practice in China and the most
10 acceptable one in Hong Kong. The next choice is belly button piercing , which is done mostly by women. Tse said
his female customers consider it to be sexy and trendy.

[6] There 缸e a number of reasons why people get body piercings. Some teenagers do it to increase their social
status among peers.

Body piercing as α form ofbody art αnd self-expression

[7] ‘1 got my eyebrow pierced a year ago because 1 wanted to ‘belong'. All my friends were doing it and 1 felt left
15 out. 1 try not to be as influenced by peer pressure these days ,' said Diana, a 16-year-old studen t.

[8] Celebrities who have piercings have also been a driving force of the popularity of body piercing. Even in
Hong Kong there are many pop stars who sport piercings , which makes this form of body art seem acceptable as
well as fashionable for teens , especially those who are fans of theirs.

[9] Yet, some people are still hesitant about getting piercings because they're afraid of being judged by society.
20 Harvey Li , a third-year university student, is interested in getting a tongue piercing but is holding back because
he's currently applying for jobs and doesn't think it looks professional. Some companies frown upon body
piercings and will ask employees with piercings to remove them when they are working in the office.

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 [10] If you're thinking about getting pierced, it' s imperative that you do your research firs t. While body piercing
may be trendy , there 缸e some health risks that come with trying to make a stylish statement. Depending on the
25 body P缸t， the healing time can be anywhere from a few weeks to more than a ye缸. Certain areas of the body
can cause more problems than others. Those with mouth and nose piercings may experience infection - it' s a
common complication since there 缸e millions of bacteria that live in those areas. Tongue piercings can damage
teeth over time. Also , tongue , cheek and lip piercings can cause gum problems.

[1 1] Studies have shown that people with certain types of heart disease might have a higher risk of developing a
30 heart infection after body piercing. If you have medical problems such as allergies , diabetes , skin disorders or a
condition that affects your immune system, you should consult a doctor before getting a piercing. It' s important
that you' re well informed of the precautions to take to avoid infection.

[12] The Hong Kong Consumer Council has warned that body piercing could possibly cause local bacteria
and fungal infections , as well as transmit viral infections such as HIV and hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Council
35 spokesman La叮y Kwok Lam Kwong cited the case of a 17-year-old boy who had the upper part of his left ear
pierced at a shopping mall. Five days later, the wound began swelling , causing excruciating pain. Although the
abscess was eventually drained of pus , his e缸 was distorted afterwards.

口 3] In Hong Kong , body piercing isn't regulated by the govemme肘， so basically anyone cim set up a business.
Although most piercing shops try to maintain a healthy environment, some might not take proper precautions
40 against infections or other health hazards. It's best to do some investigative work about a shop's procedures and
find out whether it provides a clean and safe environment for its customers.

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 Read Text4 αnd answer questions 53-66 on pages 3-4 ofthe Question-Answer Bookfor Part B2.
Text4
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1 [1] H缸uki Murakami didn' t start writing fiction until
he was 29. For the late bloomers of the world , this is a
shining beacon of hope. By age 30, he had published
his first novel , Hear the Wind Sing. And now , just into
5 his sixties, he' s produced 12 novels, 6 works of non-
fiction , 47 short stories , and has also translated the
works of 20 English-speaking authors into J apanese.
Murakami is perhaps one of the most influential and
prolific writers alive.
的 [2] Prior to 1979, Murakami was living a very
different life. With his wife, Y oko, he ran a
coffeehouse/jazz bar in Tokyo called the Peter Cat.
[3] Murakami was watching a baseball game when he
was struck by the idea for his first book. After that,
的 he wrote for at least one hour every night for four
months , often after closing the bar for the nigh t. His
dedication paid off. Murakami submitted Heα r the
Wind Sing to a contest run by the J apanese literary
magazine Gunzo , and it won him first prize. It was this
20 initial success that convinced Murakami that he could
make it as a writer.
[4] During the next few years , Murakami published
several other novels to moderate success. However,
it was when he published Norweigαn Woodthat
25 Murakami's name spread like wildfire across Japan.
The novel sold over three million copies in J apan.
Murakami was in Europe at the time, and didn't
recognize his own growing fame. When he retumed to
J apan, he was a reluctant celebrity.
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30 [5] Of the experience , Murakami says , '1 just wanted
to write my books. But all of a sudden 1 became
famous and everybody knows my name, everybody
knows my face. It was very disturbing. 1 couldn't write
anything for five or six months , 1 was so disturbed. 1
35 got famous and 1 got rich, but 1 wasn't so happy.'
[6] Murakami is dedicated to his craft. Every day,
Murakami runs a long distance , and then sits down
to work on his writing. He claims that it is this
consistency that keeps him on track. Every two to
40 five years since Hear the Wind Sing , Murakami has
released a new novel. 1n addition , his athletic prowess
has grown substantially. 1n 1996, he completed his
first ‘ ultramarathon': a 100-kilometre race. Eveη
ye缸， he competes in multiple marathons. And , as if
45 that' s not enough, in that time he has also translated
the complete works of his favourite short story writer
Raymond Carver into J apanese, along with works by
F Scott Fitzgerald , Truman Capote and John 1rving.
[7] Murakami's work is recognized worldwide. His
50 most famous novels , including Kaj切 on the Shore ,
Hα rd-boiled Wonderland and the End ofthe World ,
and his most recent, IQ84 , have been translated into
more than 40 different languages. He has received
the Franz Kafka Prize, the Jerusalem Prize and the
55 Ki riyama Prize for fiction. Given his hard work and
dedication , there's no doubt that we'll see many more
great works from this author.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER 1 PART 82
QUESTION.ANSWER 800K
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Write your Candidate Number in the space provided on this page.
Read Text 3 and answer questions 39- 52. (22 marks)

39 Which of the following is the best a1temative title for this text7 thematic question
ABCD
U se caution in the body piercing craze
Infections caused by body piercings A B C
The height of fashion
Where to get the best piercings _ 000
40 Use ONE word to comp1ete each b1ank. language usage question
Johnny Tse' s shop has has been offering body piercings for a number of ye征s ，

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and recently there has been a 1arge mcrease in both customers and competitors.

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41 Which words in paragraphs 1-2 mean the same as the following7 vocabulary question (3 marks)

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a) welcome embrace
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Why wou1d some teenagers think that getting a body piercing wou1d increase their socia1 status among peers 7

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Some 七eenagers migh七七 hink 七hat getting body piercings would increase their social s七atus among peers

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lates七 trends， even though socie七y might not approve .

43 How did Diana fee1 when she said, ‘ All my friends were doing it and 1 fe1t 1eft out,' (lines 14-15)7
ABCD inference question
inspired
se1f-critica1
A B C D
1et down
confident 0 _ 00
44 Why might peop1e be inspired by ce1ebrities to get body piercings7 higher-order thinking question
People might be inspired by celebrities 七oge七 piercings because they idolize them. Many people view

celebri七ies as cool and wan七七oimi七a七e 七 heir behaviour, so if a celebri七y has a body piercing ，。七her people may

wan七七o coPy it.

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 45 Find a word in paragraph 10 which means the same as ‘essential' . vocabulary question

imperative

46 Decide whether the following statements 缸e True , False , or the information is Not Given in p旺agraph 10.
Put a tick (/) in the appropriate column. specific factual question (3 marks)

Statement True False NG

It takes two weeks for a nose piercing to heal. J

Lip piercings do not involve health risks. J

A tongue piercing can cause damage to your teeth. J

47 Here is a list of alterations suggested by an editor for a slightly different version of the tex t. Fill each gap with
ONE word. Refer to the p旺agraph and line numbers specified for the specific ideas. (5 marks)
main idea question
p訂a 5/1ines 9-10 People in Hong Kong tend to accept e缸 lobe piercings
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they're afraid to be criticized by society.

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48 What does ‘ those areas' (line 27) refer to? reference question
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the mou七 h and nose

49 The Hong Kong Consumer Council ... inference question

ABCD
advises people to remove their body piercings.
supports body piercing. A B C D
advertises safe piercing shops.
advises people against getting body piercings. 000 _
50 According to the Hong Kong Consumer Council , what 缸e three viruses that people may be at risk of when
they get body piercings? specific factual question

HIV， hepa七 itis B and hepa七itisC

51 The anecdote of the 17-year-old student's piercing has been included to illustrate which point in
P缸agraph 12? higher-order thinking question

The anecdo七e about the 1 7 -year-old 5七uden七 is meant to illus七 ra七e 七he poin七七ha七 piercings can be qui七e

dangerous and lead to serious infection. The 5七udentgo七 an ear piercing 七o look cool , bu七 now has a deformed

ear.

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 52 How would govemment regulation make body piercing shops safer for consumers 7
higher-order thinking question
Governmen七 regula七 ion would make body piercing shops safer for consumers because shop owners would

have 七omee七 certain health and sani七a七ion s七andards in order to operate. If 七he shops did not follow

regu lations , then 七 hey would be shu七 down.

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Read Text 4 and answer questions 53-66. (18 marks)

53 The text is ... thematic question

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a reVlew.
a story. A B C D
a feature article.
a biography. 000 _

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54 What is the writer implying when he/she says ,‘ For the late bloomers of the world , this is a shining beacon of

付自
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hope' (lines 2-3)7

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fiction writers get better as they get older
people who start their passion later in life can still be successful

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29-ye缸-old people can be great writers
0 _ 00
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anyone can be successful if they try hard

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55 Find a word in p缸agraph 1 which means the same as ‘producing many works' 7 vocabulary question
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prolific

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56 What is the main idea of p缸agraph 17 main idea question

Murakami s七arted wri七 ing la 七er in li船， and has become very successfu l.

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57 What did Murakami do for a living when he graduated from university7 specific factual question

Wi七 h his wife , he ran a co仟éehouse/jazz bar.

58 Which simile does the writer use in paragraph 4 to describe Murakami's growing fame7
language usage question
epread like wildfire

59 Why does the writer use the term ‘ reluctant celebrity' to describe Murakami 7 inference question

The writer uses 七 he 七erm 'reluc七ant celebri七.y' to describe Murakami because he became very famous , but

was not happy abou七 being well known.

60 How did Murakami feel when he said,‘1 just wanted to write my books ,' (lines 30-31)7 inference question
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 61 Murakami says ,‘1 couldn't write anything for five or six months' (lines 3-4). Why might his fame have made
it difficult to write? higher-order thinking question

Murakami's sudden fame may have made i七 di仟icult 七owri七e because he was distracted byall 七he people who

recognized him and wan七ed hisat七en七ion. That would make it hard to concentra七e on writing novels.

62 According to paragraph 6, what is the main personality trait that has helped Murakami be successful? How
does this help in his writing? higher-order thinking question

Murakami is very hard-working , and this trait helps him to be successfu l. He wri七es every day, meaning tha七

he produces a lot of high-quality novels.

63 Find words in paragraph 6 which could be replaced by the following: vocabulary question (2 marks)
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64 Why do you think Murakami wanted to translate the works of Raymond Carver into Japanese?
inference question
Murakami probably wanted to 七ransla七e 七 he works of Ra ymond Carver into Japanese because he is his

favouri七ewri七er， and he would wan七 other people in Japan 七o be able 七o read Carver's work.

自且已
65 Match the co虹ect subheadings to the p缸agraphs in the tex t. Write the letter in the space provided. One of the
口ω=

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subheadings is NOT used. main idea question (4 marks)
它注己 ω偉∞口〈

Paragraph Nos. Subheadings

A The results of dedication
Paragraph 4 E
B Murakami discusses his experience
Paragraph 5 B
C International recognition

Paragraph 6 A
D The athletic life

Paragraph 7 C E Suddenly a celebrity

66 Why might a ‘ late bloomer' have an advantage over someone who st紅的 their
craft earlier in life?
higher-order thinking question
A late bloomer might have an advantage over someone who starts 七heir craft earlier in life because they have

spent more 七ime deciding wha七 theywant 七o do , and so are more commit七ed 七oi七. A late bloomer is likely 七0

be a hard worker, which helps in becoming successfu l.

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