Oxford | Advanced Hkdse Practice Papers Set 3 Answer Key

Many students make the mistake of only verifying scores. Instead, use the key as a learning tool:

The "Answer Key" is actually two documents: the answer key (correct responses) and the marking scheme (how points are awarded). For Set 3, pay attention to the marking scheme's "Accept / Reject" table. oxford advanced hkdse practice papers set 3 answer key

| Question Type | Accept (1 mark) | Reject (0 marks) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Short Answer (Reading) | "Because the temperature rose." | "Temperature rise." (Incomplete sentence when required) | | Listening (Fill blank) | "environmentally friendly" | "environmental friendly" (Missing adverb form) | | Integrated Skills | "According to Figure 1, 60%..." | "Figure 1 says 60%" (Lacks reporting verb) | Many students make the mistake of only verifying scores

The answer key for Paper 1 provides more than just correct answers. It offers: Vocabulary in Context: The key often highlights B2/C1

  • Vocabulary in Context: The key often highlights B2/C1 level vocabulary from the passage (e.g., ephemeral, exacerbate, mitigate) with definitions.
  • Justification for Part B2 (Advanced): For high-scorers choosing the harder passage, the answer key explains why an answer is correct by quoting line numbers (e.g., "See lines 34-37: '...contrary to popular belief...' therefore the answer is 'opposition'").

    • Pro Tip: When using the Set 3 Reading answer key, do not simply tick correct answers. For every question you got wrong, write the line reference from the passage next to the correct answer. This trains your scanning skills.

    For listening mistakes, replay the relevant section while following the tapescript. Note the exact second where the answer appears.