Contents
LISTENING
Practice Task Descriptions Page
1 Conversations
• distinguish numerical information
• make inference from the spoken text
4
2
Conversations
• locate specific information in the spoken texts
• understand the speaker’s feelings 6
3
Poem / Conversation
• distinguish rhyming words
• listen for the gist or main idea
8
4 Play
• understand the speaker’s intention
• understand the speaker’s feelings
10
5 Story / Poem
• distinguish between words with a small range of sounds
• locate specific information in the spoken texts
12
6
Announcements
• identify the gist or main idea
• locate specific information in the spoken texts 14
7
Conversation / Riddles
• make inference with the help of clues
• locate specific information in the spoken texts
16
Practice Task Descriptions Page
1
Poem
• scan a text to locate specific information
• write about personal preference 18
2
Leaflets
• make inference from the text
• write a paragraph which develops a main idea
21
3 Story
• understand the characters’ feelings
• create an interesting ending for a story
24
4 School newsletter / Diary / Story
• scan a text to locate specific information
• write about a sequence of events
27
5
Poem / Story / Article
• scan a text to locate specific information
• provide reasons for a personal choice 30
READING AND WRITING
Sample
Contents Primary 4
Practice Task Descriptions Page
6 Conversation / Article
• skim a text to obtain a general impression and the gist
• provide reasons for a personal choice
33
7 Poster / Notice / Diary
• scan a text to locate specific information
• recount a day with descriptions
36
8
Play
• predict the likely development of a story
• narrate a story with an interesting ending 39
9
Letter / Article
• scan a text to locate specific information
• present main and supporting ideas
42
SPEAKING
Practice Task Descriptions Page
1 • read aloud a text about outdoor activities
• talk about outdoor activities 45
2 • present a topic about activities at school 47
3 • read aloud a text about school life
• talk about your daily life 49
4 • present a story about Grandpa and his dogs 51
5 • read aloud a text about cooking
• talk about cooking 53
Answer Sheet 55
Mock Paper (Listening, Reading and Writing, Speaking)
Sample
4 English Assorted Practices for TSA (Upgraded Edition) Primary 4
Lis tening
Score:Date:
Part 1A
(CD Track L01)Ricky lost his pet, Bobo, in the park. He is telling the park keeper about it.
Listen to what they say.
Write the correct answer in each blank.
1. How does Ricky feel?
2. When does Ricky lose his pet?
November 3. What is Ricky’s phone number?
4. How old is his pet?
months old 5. What is the colour of his pet?
a. fur : b. tail :
6. What does Ricky’s pet have?
a
Practice 1 Sample
/ 11Lis tening
Part 1B
(CD Track L02)Ricky is talking to his mother about how he lost his pet, Bobo.
Listen to what they say.
Blacken the circle next to the correct answer.
1. Why are Ricky’s eyes red?
A. His eyes are itchy. B. He hurt his eyes.
C. He cried. D. He has flu.
2. What was the weather like in the morning?
A. B. C. D.
3. Which of the following was NOT a place Ricky and Bobo went in the park?
A. B. C. D.
4. Read the following sentences. Put them in the correct order.
1 Bobo followed Ricky to the snack bar.
2 Ricky bought some snacks.
3 Bobo and Ricky played on the slide.
4 Ricky turned around and found that Bob wasn't there.
A. 3 ➞ 1 ➞ 2 ➞ 4 B. 2 ➞ 3 ➞ 1 ➞ 4 C. 3 ➞ 1 ➞ 4 ➞ 2 D. 1 ➞ 2 ➞ 3 ➞ 4
Listening to a conversation
• When you listen to a conversation, you can make some drawings as notes to remind yourself what happens in the conversation.
• Pay attention to the adjectives which tell you the feelings of the characters.
Sample
42
Reading
&
Writing
Score:
Date:
English Assorted Practices for TSA (Upgraded Edition) Primary 4
Practice 9
/ 13Dear Tammy,
How are you? Has Uncle Tommy recovered from flu?
I am very sad because I lost my pet, Fattie. A few days ago, I took her to a park near my home. I met my neighbour, Mrs. Lee, on the way and talked to her for a while. After that, I couldn’t see Fattie. I looked for her at the park for a long time, but I couldn’t find her. I wish I could find Fattie before Chinese New Year Day. It is on 5th February.
By the way, what will you do this Chinese New Year? Tell me more in your letter. Write to me soon.
5
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Part 1
Jack wrote a letter to Tammy.
Read the letter.
Blacken the circle next to the correct answer.
1. Tammy is Jack’s . A. sister
B. cousin C. classmate D. pen friend 2. How does Jack feel?
A. B. C. D.
Best, Jack
Sample
Reading
&
Writing
Letter
• We often tell people about our recent life in a personal letter.
• Pay attention to the format of the letter. It tells us about the identities of the recipient and sender.
3. Jack’s pet was lost . A. before he went to the park B. before he talked to Mrs. Lee C. after he talked to Mrs. Lee D. when he went home
4. What did Jack do when he found that Fattie was missing?
A. He called the police.
B. He asked Mrs. Lee for help.
C. He searched for her at the park.
D. He went home at once.
5. Chinese New Year Day will be in . A. late January
B. early February C. mid-February D. late February
6. The following sentences tell what happened a few days ago.
1 Jack talked with Mrs. Lee for a while.
2 Jack took Fattie to a park near his home.
3 Jack met her neighbour, Mrs. Lee, on the way.
4 Jack found that Fattie was gone.
Which of the following is in the correct order?
A. 2 ➞ 3 ➞ 1 ➞ 4 B. 4 ➞ 2 ➞ 3 ➞ 1 C. 2 ➞ 1 ➞ 3 ➞ 4 D. 3 ➞ 1 ➞ 4 ➞ 2
Sample
44 English Assorted Practices for TSA (Upgraded Edition) Primary 4 Suggested vocabulary:
• should (≠should not) • need to • have to • avoid • quiet / silent (≠noisy)
• library users • librarians • respect • follow • rules
Part 2
Jane is writing an article about how students should behave in the library.
You are Jane. Write the article in about 50 words. Write on the Answer Sheet on P.71-72. You may use your own ideas or the following ideas for your article.
Good Behaviour in
the Library
treasure the books
?
return the books
on time keep quiet
don't draw on the books don't throw the
books around
other students may need the books
pay money for being late
no chatting
no games
Mind Map
• A mind map usually has several layers. Read carefully to understand its structure.
• You can think of your personal experiences and put your own ideas in the article.
Sample
Speaking
Score: Date:Presentation
(CD Track S03)You are going to tell the teacher about the activities you can join at school.
You may use the information below to help you.
The following questions may help you:
• What kinds of activities can you join at school?
• What is / are your favourite activity / activities? Why?
• How often do you do these activities?
• How much time do you spend on these activities each week?
Sports
Interests
Activities at School
basketball
swimming
badminton
choir
drawing
dancing
Practice 2 Sample
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Speaking
Suggested vocabulary:
• once / twice a week • every day • weekend • interesting • energetic • healthy • hours
Notes:
Hints
When you talk about things you like, remember to … 1. give explanation — Why do you like it?
2. provide information — What? Where? Who? When?