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Name: _________________________ ( ) Class: __________ Date: ______________________

Reading (25 marks) Time allowed: 30 minutes

You are reading an interview article. Read the article.

The mysterious diner

1 If you’re a foodie, eating for a living and getting paid for sampling the finest cuisines
may sound like a dream job. Rebecca Chan sat down with a secret restaurant reviewer
and spoke to him about one of the most mysterious jobs of the dining industry.
2 What exactly do you do as a secret restaurant reviewer? ‘I visit selected restaurants
5 to sample their dishes and rate their recipes without the owners, chefs or staff knowing
about it. I then write reviews and, sometimes, give ratings based on the food quality and
presentation, cooking techniques, harmony of flavours and uniqueness, etc.’ Joseph
Yip explains.
3 Why keeping it secret? ‘I don’t want any special treatment. I’d like to get the same
10 experience that any diners would have. This helps me provide a trusted opinion of the
restaurant.’
4 What made you want to become a secret restaurant reviewer? ‘I decided to be one
because I’m a food enthusiast. I mean, I’m really, really into food. I also have a
passionate interest in the culinary world,’ he grins. ‘But make no mistake, restaurant
15 reviewers are not only a bunch of foodies. Many of them whom I know are food experts
and they have lots of experience working in the dining industry. Prior to this job, I
worked for 11 years in the hotel and catering business.’
5 What else do you need to do the job? ‘Before I started working as a reviewer, I went
through extensive training to learn how to observe and evaluate a restaurant,’ says
20 Joseph. ‘Most importantly, one must be observant to take note of all the details in the
dining process as well as open-minded to embrace the diversities of cuisines. You also
need good planning before stepping into a restaurant.’ He further explains, ‘First, I
carefully put together a list of any potential businesses for review. Then, I do a lot of
research on each of them. Lastly, I discuss with other reviewers in my team to decide
25 on the final restaurant to visit.’
6 Do you taste everything on the menu? ‘Oh, I’ll explore the menu, but I can’t order
everything on it. So, I usually try out some of the main courses and the signature dishes
that are uniquely created by the restaurant,’ he adds.
7 What’s the toughest part of your job? ‘When I visit a restaurant, I have to behave like
30 any normal diners as much as I possibly can. It’s quite challenging to be “secret”,
especially in a world where we’re all sharing our activities and interactions on social
media,’ says Joseph.
8 What was the most unusual recipe you’ve ever tasted and reviewed? ‘I once had a
large spicy, bland-looking sausage. It was made with minced sheep heart, lungs and
35 liver. Everything was stuffed in the animal’s stomach and then boiled for about three
hours. I must say it was a very memorable culinary experience,’ he laughs.

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Write your answers in the spaces provided. For multiple-choice questions, choose the best answer
and blacken one circle only.

1 What is the article about? (1 mark)

A a mysterious dining experience
B the job of a secret restaurant reviewer
C unusual restaurant food A B C D

D none of the above

2 According to paragraph 2, what are some of the criteria for rating a restaurant? (Tick TWO)
(2 marks)

cooking techniques menu design

food presentation staff numbers

3 According to paragraph 3, why doesn’t Joseph want the owners, chefs or staff to know about it
when inspecting a restaurant? (2 marks)
___________________________________________________________________________

4 What does Joseph mean when he describes himself as ‘a food enthusiast’ (line 13)? (2 marks)
___________________________________________________________________________

5 What does ‘them’ (line 15) refer to? (1 mark)

___________________________________________________________________________

6 According to paragraph 4, which of the following statements is true? (1 mark)

A Many secret restaurant reviewers are not foodies.
B Secret restaurant reviewers must not make any mistakes.
C Some reviewers have at least 11 years of working experience.
A B C D
D Joseph worked in the hotel and catering business before becoming
a secret restaurant reviewer.

7 Put these steps for selecting a restaurant for review in the correct order. Write the numbers 1–3
in the spaces. (3 marks)

i) _______ Discuss with the team.

ii) _______ Look for information of the potential restaurants.
iii) _______ Prepare a list of potential restaurants.

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8 Find a word or phrase in paragraph 5 that means ‘ranges of different things’? (1 mark)
___________________________________________________________________________

9 Complete the sentences with words from paragraph 5. (3 marks)

As a restaurant reviewer, Joseph has to be (i) _________________ because he needs to take

note of a lot of details in the dining process. Besides, he must be (ii) _________________ and
willing to try out various recipes and unusual foods. He also needs (iii) _________________
and careful preparation before visiting a restaurant.

10 Find a word or phrase in paragraph 6 that means ‘special and unique recipes created by a
restaurant’? (1 mark)
___________________________________________________________________________

11 According to paragraph 7, how does Joseph keep it ‘secret’ when inspecting a restaurant?
(2 marks)
___________________________________________________________________________

12 i) According to paragraph 8, what was the most unusual food or recipe Joseph had? (1 mark)
________________________________________________________________________

ii) How did it look and taste like? (1 mark)

________________________________________________________________________

13 Match the paragraphs to their subheadings. (4 marks)

(e.g.) Paragraph 1 a) Keeping it secret

i) Paragraph 2 b) The professional foodies

(e.g.) Paragraph 3 c) The job of a secret restaurant reviewer

(e.g.) Paragraph 4 d) Job requirements

ii) Paragraph 5 e) Introduction

(e.g.) Paragraph 6 f) The challenges

iii) Paragraph 7 g) Most unusual experience

iv) Paragraph 8 h) Sampling the menu

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Vocabulary (20 marks) Time allowed: 10 minutes

A You are writing a tourism web page to introduce some local food to visitors. Complete the page
with the words from the box. (10 marks)
afternoon tea boil deep-fry main course steam
bake brunch desserts snacks stir-fry

Unmissable local flavours

Welcome to Hong Kong—the gourmet paradise!
If you’d like to savour some local flavours, here are a few recommendations to satisfy those
wanting taste buds. For breakfast, reach for a bowl of piping hot congee or Chinese rice
porridge. It’s also a simple dish we can all make at home. Just (1) ______________ rice in
bubbling water until it reaches a pudding-like consistency. Crunchy dough sticks pair well with
congee, but you need to heat up a lot of cooking oil to (2) ______________ them. If you desire
something more filling, try rice noodle rolls or ‘cheung fun’ in Cantonese. To make them, ladle
a thin rice batter on a metal sheet with holes and (3) ______________ it over boiling water.
Then, fold and scrape it onto a plate to serve. It’s easy to make but tricky to perfect.
Wonton noodle soup makes a good (4) ______________ if you want something light in the late
morning. It’s great value and simply delicious. For a proper lunch, try thick rice noodles. Locals
(5) ______________ them with beef and vegetables in a wok on high heat. Rice and noodles
are often used to make the (6) ______________ of a typical Chinese meal.
If you have a sweet tooth, you don’t want to miss traditional sweets and (7) ______________
like ‘wife cakes’. They’re a kind of flaky pastry with a chewy filling of sweet winter melon paste.
And, don’t forget the classic egg tarts and pineapple buns. Many local cafes and old bakeries
(8) ______________ these Chinese pastries fresh every day. Having them for
(9) ______________ with a cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea is heaven. They also make
perfect (10) ______________ between meals.

B You are brainstorming for a feature article about a neighbourhood bakery. Complete the
introduction of the article by combining the words from the boxes. (10 marks)
cup dough egg ginger straw

berry bread cakes nuts tarts

Absolutely Sweet
The delightful corner pastry shop
This neighbourhood bakery is a super cute place with a good selection of freshly baked
choices. Everything is baked on-site and handcrafted with traditional techniques. I love going
there. The service is friendly and the quality of the baked goods is just awesome. Their
Portuguese (1) ______________ are amazing. The golden custard filling is silky and wobbly,
and the shells are crisp and flaky. Give their (2) _______________ cakes a try and you won’t
be disappointed. It’s much more than just whipped cream cakes with fruits. Their other sweet
goods like (3) _______________ and (4) _______________ come in a spectrum of flavours
and are beyond perfect. This gem of a bakery is also the place to go for (5) _______________
biscuits at Christmas.

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Grammar (20 marks) Time allowed: 20 minutes
A Your English teacher has asked you to write a magazine article about popular Asian street food.
Complete the article using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (5 marks)

The flavourful history of Asian street food

When it comes to street food, Asia delivers some of the best in originality and flavour.
Chilli crabs is a popular seafood dish in Singapore. A Singaporean couple (1) ____________
(invent) it by adding bottled chilli sauce to their deep-fried crabs. They first (2) ____________
(serve) them to their family and friends. The dish was so popular that the couple
(3) ____________ (begin) selling it from a pushcart in the streets in 1956. Chilli crabs is now a
national dish in Singapore and many restaurants are serving modified versions of it.
One of the most desired street foods in Japan is Takoyaki or grilled octopus balls. A street
vendor in Osaka of western Japan first (4) ____________ (make) them with an egg-rich batter
and diced octopus in 1935. This delicious snack soon (5) ____________ (spread) to other parts
of the country. Takoyaki (6) ____________ (not be) an invention out of the blue. (7) ________
you ________ (know) that there were some earlier versions of it in flat, rectangular shape?
Pad thai is a must-eat noodle dish in Thailand. Some say, back in the 1930s, Prime Minister
Phibun (8) ___________ (decide) to create a national dish to bring the nation together. Since
there was a shortage of rice in the country, he (9) ___________ (encourage) people to eat
noodles instead. Pad thai then (10) ____________ (become) a popular food for many Thai
people. Today, they still take pride in this dish as an important part of their culture.

B You are editing a transcript of a TV interview with a nutritionist, Olivia Cheung, on healthy
eating. Complete the transcript by underlining the correct answers. (5 marks)

TV host: Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to our show. Today, we have with
us here a nutritionist, Ms Olivia Cheung, to give us handy tips for healthy
eating. Olivia, what are the things we can do to make our meals healthier?
Olivia: First of all, good eats start with healthy ingredients.
TV host: What are (1) (any/some) examples of healthy ingredients?
Olivia: To start with, use healthier cooking oil, such as olive or canola oil.
TV host: (2) (How many/How much) oil should we use for cooking, say, vegetables?
Olivia: A fast and healthy way to cook vegetables is to, first, dice or slice them into
small pieces. Then, cook them in a microwave oven. Lastly, lightly brush the
vegetables with (3) (a few/a little) cooking oil and brown them under the grill,
usually for about two minutes. Always cook vegetables quickly to retain their
crunchiness and nutrients.
TV host: How can we minimize nutrient losses when cooking other kinds of food?
Olivia: It’s always a good idea to steam our food. You may also try poaching eggs,
fish or chicken. Just let them gently simmer in a small amount of liquid. It can
be (4) (a little/a lot of) water or broth, but don’t overboil them.
TV host: What about food seasoning?
Olivia: For food like meat, braising it for hours will help enhance its flavour without
(5) (any/some) seasoning. You can also swap salt for health-boosting herbs
and spices like ginger, ground pepper and garlic or onion powder.

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C You are writing an easy recipe for teenagers. Complete the recipe with the quantity words from
the box and the correct form of the nouns in brackets. (10 marks)

handful pinch slice tablespoon tin

Spicy bread pizza

This is a quick and tasty variation of the traditional pizza recipe. It is easy to make for a
snack when you get pizza cravings.

Ingredients:
A (1) ___________ of white or wholewheat bread
A little olive oil
A (2) ___________ of ketchup
Some diced bell peppers, sliced (3) ___________ (olive) and sautéed (4) _____________
(mushroom)
A small (5) ___________ of chopped (6) ____________ (tomato)
Some grated mozzarella (7) __________ (cheese)

Seasoning:
A (8) ____________ of ground black pepper
A (9) ____________ of red chilli flakes

Directions:
1 Heat a frying pan and spread olive oil on it.
2 Lightly toast the bread on the pan.
3 Spread ketchup on the toasted bread using a spoon.
4 Top the bread with the rest of the (10) _____________ (ingredient).
5 Heat the bread pizza until the cheese melts.
6 Remove the bread pizza from the pan with a spatula and place it onto a serving plate.
7 Sprinkle ground black pepper and red chilli flakes on the bread pizza and serve.

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Listening (15 marks) Time allowed: 20 minutes
You are listening to a radio programme about food safety. You have 30 seconds to study the note
sheet below. Listen to the radio programme and complete the note sheet. The radio programme
will be played twice. Do as much as you can the first time and answer all the questions the second
time.

Food safety
Before cooking
- (1) ________________________________ thoroughly
- (2) _________________________________ with hot soapy water.
- Clean kitchen counter tops and work surfaces.

While cooking
Use (3) _______________ cutting boards and utensils for (4) ________________________
___________________________ to avoid spreading bacteria

Food preparation and storage

For fruits and vegetables:
- (5) ________________________________ for at least 15 seconds to remove dirt and
germs

For meat:
- Thaw frozen meat using cold water or a/an (6) ______________________
- Cook the meat at the correct cooking temperatures
- Refrigerate leftovers and (7) _______________ them properly before eating

For homemade strawberry jam:

- Ingredients
(8) ____________________ of fresh strawberries
(9) ____________________ of white sugar
(10) ____________________ of lemon juice

- Method (Number the steps 1-5)

(11) ______ Refrigerate the jam.
(12) ______ Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer on low heat. Keep stirring.
(13) ______ Crush the strawberries to make a puree.
(14) ______ Pour the jam into hot sterile glass jars and tighten the lids.
(15) ______ Mix the puree with white sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan.

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Writing (15 marks) Time allowed: 40 minutes
You are writing a review of an eatery you recently visited.

You may use some of the ideas from the notes below and/or your own ideas in your writing. Write
your review in about 150 words.

• Background information about the eatery

• The decor and/or atmosphere
• The food, price and/or service
• Other details or personal experiences
• Overall personal opinion about the eatery

Speaking (5 marks) Time allowed: 10 minutes

Your teacher has asked you to do a presentation on a recipe or type of food that best
represents your culture.
Prepare a two-minute presentation about the recipe or type of food. You can use some ideas from
the following mind map and/or your own ideas in your presentation.

traditional
taste or ingredients ways of
visual cultural cooking
appeal importance

history of
the food
description
of the food A recipe or type
of food that best
represents my
culture ?
?
?

recommendations personal opinion

about the food likes or
dislikes

END OF PAPER

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