This section is more challenging but allows candidates to attain the full range of levels, up to 5** .
“What does 'this' refer to in line 34?” hkdse english paper 1
Many students mistakenly believe that you cannot "study" for reading comprehension—you either understand it, or you don't. This is a dangerous misconception. While you cannot memorize answers for Paper 1, you can train your technique, refine your answering strategies, and significantly improve your score through targeted practice. This section is more challenging but allows candidates
✅ Did I check spelling? (Grammar counts, even in short answers) ✅ Did I write in complete sentences for the "Summarise" question? ✅ Did I put quotation marks around the title of the article? (Formatting shows maturity) ✅ Did I leave the "Not Given" question blank? (No — never leave blanks. Guess.) While you cannot memorize answers for Paper 1,
1. Introductory sentence question. Beware of clues hidden in introductory sentences. Passage: Read the following magazine article.