English Answers - 2026-09-01

Scope and page mapping

Source: PLE 6A Pupils' book.pdf

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  1. famous
  2. travel
  3. make
  4. F - The survey was conducted in Singapore.
  5. F - Children aged 7 to 14 were interviewed.
  6. F - Footballer was the top choice for the first time; earlier favourites included doctor, teacher and police officer.
  7. F - The survey is conducted every year.
  8. T
  9. Kay likes helping poor people.
  10. Bruce may have to treat fierce animals such as lions and tigers.

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Practice 1A

  1. social worker
  2. police officer
  3. tour guide
  4. businessman / businesswoman
  5. engineer
  6. reporter

Practice 1B

Audio required. The four letters for John, Tina, Ben and Cindy cannot be recovered from the supplied PDFs alone.

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Board-game sentence models:

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A. Number of syllables

  1. policeman - 3
  2. businessman - 3
  3. model - 2
  4. lawyer - 2
  5. guide - 1

C. Stressed syllable

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  1. C - to get schools to use the services of Tip Top Centre
  2. The Young Writers' Workshop.
  3. Sample answer: Yes. I received a leaflet about a charity fun run in my neighbourhood.

Sample e-mail for the Mini Task:

Subject: Suggestions for new workshops
Dear Ms Lo,
Our class would like Tip Top Centre to organise a young scientists' workshop and a young chefs' workshop. Many pupils enjoy experiments, so the science workshop could teach us how to carry out safe experiments. The cooking workshop could teach us how to prepare a healthy snack. We hope you will consider these suggestions.
Yours faithfully,
Class 6A

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  1. feedback
  2. ideas
  3. hard-working
  4. James submitted pictures, a poem and a photo for a competition; Harry wrote an excellent description of his favourite sweet.
  5. James has become more confident, outgoing and hard-working, and he is better at talking to people.
  6. Yes. James gives toys to his school and hospital; Harry shares sweets with his family and schoolmates.
  7. C - statements 1, 2 and 3 only
  8. C - The writer is not surprised that Harry's family and schoolmates are willing to help.

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  1. writer - reads books so that he can have ideas for stories
  2. architect - studies buildings so that he can get ideas for designs
  3. model - eats fruit and vegetables so that she can have beautiful skin
  4. athlete - exercises so that he can stay fit and strong
  5. fashion designer - reads fashion magazines so that she can have ideas for new clothes
  6. reporter - studies languages so that she can interview different people

Listening questions about Adam require the missing audio.

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Suggested requirements:

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A

  1. patient
  2. ancient
  3. convenient
  4. obedient

Rule: When -ient follows t or c, ti and ci sound like /ʃ/.

B. Syllables

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  1. C - to help readers find out what kind of job suits them
  2. D - computer programmer
  3. B group / mostly B's (a flight attendant works with customers and travels)

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Sample completed article:

When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut. I first learnt about astronauts in a TV programme about Liu Yang, the first female astronaut from China to travel in space. I think it is a very exciting job.
I want to be an astronaut because I like science. I like doing experiments and I love reading about space. I want to explore space when I grow up.
If I become an astronaut, I will travel in rockets. I will fly into space and learn about different planets. I may become famous too. Reporters may interview me and take photos of me, and I may appear on television and in newspapers.
Astronauts need to be fit and strong so that they can work in space. They need to be brave because space missions can be dangerous. They also need to be good at science so that they can do experiments in space.
I am going to study hard so that my dream can come true. I am going to read more books about science. I am going to exercise every day so that I will be fit and strong. I am also going to join the Little Astronauts programme so that I can learn more about astronauts.
I hope I can be the first female astronaut from Hong Kong. I will try my best to make my dream come true.

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Event order

  1. Lucy finds a door at the back of a wardrobe.
  2. Edmund goes to Narnia and meets the White Witch.
  3. Edmund finds out about the White Witch's plan.
  4. Aslan is killed but later returns to life.
  5. The White Witch fights a battle with Aslan and the children.
  6. The children become kings and queens of Narnia.

Back-cover blanks:

  1. wardrobe

  2. life

  3. defeat

  4. The book teaches readers to think about others rather than be selfish, and to forgive people who are sorry and want to change.

  5. Sample answer: Aslan is brave because he gives up his life to save Edmund. The White Witch is wicked because she deceives Edmund and plans to kill the children.

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Suggested descriptions:

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Edited summary:

This story is about a poor girl called Ling who lives in a small village in China. One day Ling goes to the beach and meets an ugly old man who gives her a magic paintbrush. Ling paints some food which turns into real food. Far away, there is a greedy emperor who hears about Ling's magic paintbrush. Ling draws a key which unlocks the door of the room, and then she draws a horse.

The three questions about the ending require the missing listening audio.

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A

  1. adventure
  2. nature
  3. mixture

B

The requested number order depends on the missing audio.

C

  1. future; adventure; treasure
  2. leisure; pictures; nature

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  1. Fairy tales
  2. once or twice
  3. borrow books
  4. C - to tell others about the findings of a survey

The Mini Task is open-ended. A valid report needs a survey purpose, chart/table evidence, findings and a short recommendation.

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  1. C - The Amazing Spider-Man
  2. A - Kung Fu Panda 2
  3. B - Monsters University
  4. I was moved to tears.
  5. John enjoyed the action scenes, especially the fight between Spider-Man and Lizard.
  6. Monsters University.
  7. A - a film whose story takes place before another film
  8. D - The main characters are not all animals.

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Cars 2

  1. finds out
  2. break down
  3. blow up
  4. gets into

How to Train Your Dragon

  1. sets off
  2. get away
  3. turn into
  4. give up

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  1. bored
  2. surprising
  3. amusing
  4. amused
  5. disappointing
  6. amazing
  7. exciting
  8. excited
  9. amazed

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  1. B - snack-bar prices
  2. C - The actors do not speak English; the film is in Cantonese with English subtitles.

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Sample completed review:

Andy is seventeen and will soon leave home to go to college. He wants to take Woody with him but leaves the other toys at home. The toys think Andy wants to throw them away, so they go to a daycare centre. There they meet terrible children and Lotso, a wicked teddy bear who traps them. Meanwhile, Woody finds out about Lotso's evil plans. He sets off to look for his friends and save them. Although Woody faces many difficulties, he does not give up. Can the toys get away and go back home?
I was both amused and moved by the film. The toys, especially Woody and Buzz Lightyear, were very amusing. When Buzz spoke Spanish and danced with Jessie, I burst into laughter. My favourite part was the touching ending because Andy loved Woody so much. Woody was brave because he fought against Lotso to help his friends.
The film teaches us that friends should always help one another. We also learn that it is good to share what we have with other people. I recommend it to everybody who likes amazing, touching cartoons.

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  1. Pakistan
  2. Haiti
  3. Guizhou, China
  4. camps
  5. clean
  6. doctors
  7. D - There are not plenty of crops in Guizhou.
  8. C - to ask readers to support Save the World

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  1. too weak to walk
  2. too sick to work
  3. too expensive for them to buy
  4. too dirty to drink
  5. too heavy to carry

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  1. Since there are not enough lights, pupils cannot read easily.
  2. Since there are not enough heaters, the classroom is very cold in winter.
  3. Since there are not enough fans, the classroom is very hot in summer.
  4. Since there are not enough chairs, some pupils have to sit on the floor.
  5. Since there is not enough chalk, the teacher cannot always use the blackboard.
  6. Since there are not enough books, pupils have to share them.
  7. Since there is not enough paper, pupils cannot make notes.

The three questions in section B require the missing audio.

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  1. rough
  2. enough
  3. tough

The number-order listening item requires audio. rough, enough and tough have the /ʌf/ ending; brought, thought and ought have the /ɔːt/ ending.

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  1. A and B - people who donate to or volunteer for HFC
  2. 12 newsletters a year
  3. The Philippines
  4. Sample answer: Charity websites and annual reports also provide information. Websites often use menus and separate pages, while this newsletter combines a message, news, calendar and chart on one page.

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Present: Betty, Helen, Dan and Tom.

  1. B - join in
  2. B - statements 1 and 4
  3. Tom wanted to show the others the online story about Charlie's sponsored ride.
  4. They learnt that children can make a difference.

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Completed show dialogue: Shall we put on a drama? - Let's put on a concert instead. - Shall we sing songs? - That's a good idea.

Sample stall dialogue:

B1: I want to run a stall.
B2: Me too. Let's run a stall together.
B1: What kind of stall shall we run? Shall we run a craft stall?
B2: I'm afraid I'm not good at making crafts. Let's run a food stall instead.
B1: OK. Shall we make cookies?
B2: That's a good idea.

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  1. On 28 December they can either plant trees or run a second-hand stall. Neither wants to plant trees, so they choose the stall.
  2. Both Helen and Dan want to clean the beach, so they will clean it on 29 December.
  3. Neither wants to visit a home for the elderly, so they will sell raffle tickets on 30 December.

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B. Odd one out

  1. root
  2. blew
  3. got
  4. cow

C. Long o

Rule: ow, oa and o_e can all make the long /oʊ/ sound.

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  1. B - somebody from the Management Office
  2. D - at weekends in the afternoon
  3. There will be no flushing water from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 5 December.
  4. Sample answer: My building posts notices about lift maintenance, water suspension and fire drills.

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Sample completed article:

Donate your books to help people in Shaanxi!
Charity Week is next month. The Charity Club is going to run a second-hand book stall to raise money for people in Shaanxi.
Floods in September destroyed many houses. The people are too poor to rebuild them, so they have to live in tents. The tents are too cold for people to sleep well. They need blankets and warm clothes. The water is too dirty to drink, so they need clean water and food. Since there is not enough food, the people are weak and sick. They need money to buy food.
Please check your bookshelves and donate books you no longer need. Put them in the collection boxes in the covered playground. We will sell the books during Charity Week and send the money to Save the World.
The people in Shaanxi need your help. Check your bookshelf and donate today. Act now and make a difference!

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  1. They believe water washes bad things away so they can make a clean start; it also cools people during Thailand's hottest season.
  2. They make special patterns at the front door and decorate houses with small lamps called diyas.
  3. People clean their homes before both festivals.
  4. A and D - people say prayers and homes are cleaned
  5. C - Songkran celebrates the Thai New Year.
  6. C - live means not dead.

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  1. are worn
  2. is played
  3. are performed
  4. are tied
  5. are hung
  6. are lit
  7. are put
  8. is celebrated
  9. are decorated
  10. are given

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A. Suggested completions

  1. Graves are swept because people want to show respect to their dead relatives.
  2. Homes are decorated with red paper because red brings good luck.
  3. New clothes are worn because they show a new beginning.
  4. A parade is put on because it drives away evil spirits.
  5. Lucky buns are eaten because people believe they bring good luck.
  6. Moon cakes are eaten because they bring families together.

B. Listening notes

The clues identify Thanksgiving: November; United States; pilgrims; pumpkin pies. These are context-supported completions, but the exact recording was not provided for direct verification.

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  1. is eaten
  2. are served
  3. are sold
  4. is put on
  5. it drives away evil spirits
  6. are put
  7. carried
  8. are performed
  9. are put up
  10. are covered
  11. is held
  12. are given out
  13. they bring good luck and health

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These are self-assessment checklists. The learner should tick or cross each statement after attempting the corresponding activities; they do not have fixed answer keys.

Source: PLE 6A Reading.pdf

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  1. Patrick's favourite thing to build is a theme park.
  2. He has enjoyed playing with Lego since he was three.
  3. He wrote to Legoland Windsor in Berkshire, England.
  4. He wrote to ask about jobs because he dreams of designing Lego buildings and building a large Lego theme park.
  5. D - He did not design his own models when he was three.
  6. D - He got wet on Pirate Falls.
  7. A - to do the same work as someone before you
  8. C - to show he is serious and experienced at making Lego models

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  1. pick
  2. cops
  3. model
  4. He thinks he may not be caring enough.
  5. D - What will I be?
  6. B - stand or sit so that somebody can take a photograph
  7. C - He is happy to choose a job later.
  8. B - The poem does not say his parents want him to follow their careers.

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Headings on printed page 5, from top to bottom: Job description; Skills & qualities; Income & working hours; Entry requirements; More information.

Note:

  1. salon

  2. scissors

  3. earn

  4. ideal

  5. 60 hours

  6. D - which dog breeds are most expensive to groom

  7. C - College is an option, not a requirement.

  8. B and C - a good groomer must like dogs and be patient and strong.

  9. Sample answer: Yes. I like dogs and would enjoy helping them stay clean and healthy, although I would need training first.

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Job advertisement:

  1. tricks

  2. entertain

  3. confident

  4. outgoing

  5. fit

  6. D - He wanted a different job (to be a vet).

  7. C - the two long poles with foot supports

  8. D - Not all children love clowns; some find them frightening.

  9. B - He makes sick children feel happier.

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  1. panic
  2. $80
  3. Lewis Johnson - This book is the best in this series!
  4. Emily Gray
  5. No. The book is recommended for ages nine and above.
  6. C - calm
  7. A - a tool
  8. A - having many different skills and abilities
  9. C - statements 1, 3 and 4

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Event numbers in the printed order:

  1. C - Help others and others will help you.
  2. A - wise
  3. B - Amy's expectations influenced how she behaved and what she experienced.
  4. C - A character is not hurt in both fables.

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Names:

  1. Danny
  2. Jasmine
  3. Lara
  4. Arthur
  5. Milo

DVD blurb:

  1. youngest son

  2. delivers

  3. problems

  4. A - make something less enjoyable

  5. C - Jasmine has not seen orang-utans in the wild.

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Films:

  1. P - Planes: Fire & Rescue
  2. F - Frozen
  3. M - Maleficent
  4. L - The Lego Movie 5a. P - Calvin needs to learn teamwork. 5b. F - Jane wants to repair her relationship with her sister. 5c. M - Tom must decide whether to respond to betrayal with revenge.

Multiple choice:

  1. D
  2. B
  3. D
  4. B

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  1. recognise
  2. awful; terrible
  3. It was crowded and noisy, so he could not sleep.
  4. B - divided into two groups
  5. C - 3, 1, 4, 2
  6. C - to show that there was not enough space
  7. D - A better place to live

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Diary:

  1. winds

  2. quickly

  3. the United States of America

  4. opening

  5. lava

  6. three

  7. B - to show how powerful tornadoes are

  8. C - to show Tamu Massif is very large

  9. B - Fertile soil makes the area useful for farming between eruptions.

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  1. barefoot
  2. She realised she was lucky to own shoes and wanted to save money to help others.

Diary:

  1. experience

  2. 45

  3. lucky

  4. C - The walkers briefly understood part of the refugees' experience.

  5. A - The refugees left because of war.

  6. D - The 2015 event was the fourth annual walkathon (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015).

  7. D - Barefoot walkers help and learn

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Event numbers in the printed order:

  1. C - to show she agrees with Andy about Max
  2. B - He thinks he is better than the others.
  3. D - He learns that everyone can help and everyone sometimes needs help.
  4. B - Max learns an important lesson
  5. Sample answer: At first Max is rude and selfish, but he reflects on his behaviour and becomes helpful after Debbie and Ed show him kindness.

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  1. It started 70 years before the article date (1945 to 2015).
  2. A ham.
  3. A - press into a flatter, softer shape
  4. B - less dangerous
  5. C - The article does not explain why the festival is celebrated.
  6. D - It takes place in summer.
  7. Sample answer: It looks fun and brings people together, but participants must follow the safety rules and avoid wasting edible food.

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Event numbers in the printed order:

  1. Everyone was too full after lunch to move, so they stayed home and watched television.
  2. The writer's favourite activity is going around the table and saying what each person is thankful for.
  3. It was freezing but dry.
  4. Four days, from Thursday through Sunday; school resumes Monday.
  5. D - the Macy's Day Parade
  6. C - The balloons were inflated the night before the 22 November parade, on 21 November.

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Courses:

  1. C - DJ
  2. D - MC
  3. C - DJ
  4. A - model
  5. B - actor / actress

Short answers:

  1. $1,660. The Saturday acting course costs $1,760, less the $100 early-payment discount.
  2. $2,860. The two courses cost $1,280 + $1,880 = $3,160, less the $300 two-course discount.

Multiple choice:

  1. A - where the courses are held
  2. B - all participants receive a certificate
  3. D - The leaflet does not say participants can meet past pupils.

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  1. 100 members
  2. The talk by a children's book author (25%).
  3. B - to report results of a recent survey
  4. A - suggested good ideas
  5. C - two events occur at the same time
  6. D - Introduction of new publications was the least popular activity.

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Event order in the printed order:

Note:

  1. bring

  2. day

  3. December

  4. C - Primary 4 raised the least money.

  5. D - Look on the school website.

  6. B - leave a job

  7. C - support the school's charity bazaar

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  1. Call Chairperson Jonny Lam on 2453 8160.
  2. By coach.
  3. leaking
  4. So that equipment can be repaired.

Mrs Chan's notes:

Multiple choice:

  1. C - Residents should arrange repairs themselves.
  2. A - The walkathon runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  3. D - All three notices are for people who live in Tip Top Towers.

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