Pre-Secondary One Hong Kong Attainment Test · English Language
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Read the following advice from a school counselor regarding Feelings & emotions:
'If you are feeling blue because of a low test score, remember that one setback does not define your future. Instead of being down in the dumps, try to talk to a teacher about how to improve.'
What does the idiom 'feeling blue' mean in this context?
Select the most appropriate adjective to describe how the person feels:
Mrs. Cheng has been working for twelve hours without a break to finish the project. Her eyes are heavy, and she keeps yawning. She is too tired to even think about what to cook for dinner.
Read the following text and determine the author's feelings.
"I spent three hours cleaning my room and organizing my bookshelves. Just five minutes after I finished, my puppy ran in with muddy paws and knocked over my container of pens. I stared at the mess and let out a long, frustrated sigh."
How did the author feel when the puppy made a mess?
Read the following text and determine how Tom felt.
Tom had studied for weeks for his piano exam. When he finished his final piece, the examiner stood up and clapped. Tom's face lit up, and he let out a long breath he didn't know he was holding. He felt like a heavy weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
Which word best describes Tom's feeling at the end?
Read the dialogue and determine how Jenny feels.
Mum: Jenny, have you seen my car keys? I'm already late for work!
Jenny: (Looking at the floor, speaking softly) Um, I... I was playing with them in the garden yesterday. I think I might have dropped them near the bushes. I'm so sorry, Mum.
Based on the context, how does Jason feel?
Jason's hands were shaking as he stood backstage. He kept forgetting his lines and his heart was beating very fast before the performance started.
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Read the text and answer the question in a complete sentence.
"When Tom realized he had forgotten his lines during the school play, his heart sank. He saw his parents in the front row and felt a hot flush creep up his neck. He wanted the floor to open up and swallow him."
Identify two different feelings Tom is experiencing and provide one piece of evidence for each.
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Read the following text and determine how Mr. Brown felt.
Mr. Brown has been working on his novel for two years. This morning, he received an email from a famous publisher saying they want to print his book. He dropped his coffee cup in shock and began dancing around his living room with a huge grin.
How did Mr. Brown feel when he read the email?
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Read the diary entry and answer the questions in complete sentences.
Dear Diary, Today was a rollercoaster of emotions. In the morning, I felt on cloud nine because I received an 'A' on my English test. However, during recess, I realized I had lost my favorite fountain pen. I felt down in the dumps for the rest of the afternoon. When I got home, my brother told me he found it under the sofa, and I felt a huge sense of relief.
Part A: How did the writer feel in the morning, and why?
Part B: Explain the meaning of the idiom "down in the dumps" using your own words.
Part C: What caused the writer's feeling of "relief" at the end of the day?
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Read the story about Feelings & emotions and answer the questions.
"When the teacher announced that there would be a surprise pop quiz, the whole class was taken aback. Mark, who hadn't studied at all, felt a sinking feeling in his stomach. He looked at the paper and his mind went blank. However, when he saw the first question was about his favorite hobby, he began to feel at ease."
Part A: How did the class feel when they heard about the surprise quiz?
Part B: Explain what "a sinking feeling" suggests about Mark's emotion.
Part C: Why did Mark's emotion change at the end of the story?
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