Developing Skills For Hkdse Book 4 Set B Listening Answer -

Part C — Monologue / talk (16 marks) Play twice. Script ~4 minutes (example topic: "After-school volunteering program at community centre")

Extract 4 (2 marks) Script (30s): Friend: "I loved that film — the ending surprised me. I didn't see the twist coming." Q4: How did the friend feel about the film's ending? A. Disappointed B. Surprised C. Indifferent

Part B — Dialogue/completion (14 marks) Teacher reads dialogue twice. Students fill blanks. Developing Skills For Hkdse Book 4 Set B Listening Answer

Suggested script (teacher or recording): "Good afternoon. I want to tell you about the new after-school volunteering program at the Riverdale Community Centre. It runs every weekday from 4 to 6 pm and is open to students aged 14 to 18. Volunteers help with homework clubs, sports coaching for younger children, and organizing art sessions. We provide training on communication and child safety; no previous experience is required. In return, volunteers receive a certificate and up to 40 service hours per term that can support university applications. Transportation is available via bus route 12, and the centre can reimburse travel costs for those who need it. To join, fill in the online form on our website and attend the orientation on the first Saturday of next month. If you have any questions, email volunteering@riverdale.org."

Questions Q1 (3 marks, multiple choice): Who is the program for? A. Students aged 10–14 B. Students aged 14–18 C. University students Part C — Monologue / talk (16 marks) Play twice

Extract 5 (2 marks) Script (30s): Announcement at museum: "Please don't touch exhibits; some are fragile. Photography is allowed but without flash." Q5: Which is NOT permitted? A. Flash photography B. Photography without flash C. Looking at exhibits

Extract 3 (2 marks) Script (30s): Customer at café: "No sugar for me, please — and can I have oat milk? I'm lactose intolerant." Barista: "Sure." Q3: Why does the customer ask for oat milk? A. Prefers taste B. Lactose intolerance C. Oat milk is cheaper some are fragile.

Duration: 30 minutes listening + 15 minutes answering/writing Total marks: 40