| Field | Correct Answer | Annotation | |-------|----------------|------------| | Name | Chan Wing | Preferred name overrides full name (listening instruction) | | Student ID | 24567890 | Correction signal: “wait, no… new ID” | | Phone | 9123 4567 | Future change ignored – current mobile number requested | | Time | After 3 PM | Explicit preference; “morning is crowded” is a distractor |
Higher-order listening skills include detecting attitude (doubt, enthusiasm, sarcasm) and implicit meaning. A Set B dialogue might feature a teacher saying, "Well, if you really want to submit it tomorrow..."—implying disapproval.
To develop inference:
The updated answer key does more than give letters or numbers. It explains why a distractor is wrong. Use these annotations to train your ear for correction phrases (“wait, no”), preferences (“should read”), and future vs. present information.
The first step Alex took was to understand the format and requirements of the HKDSE English Listening section. He learned that the test includes various types of audio materials such as dialogues, monologues, and discussions, and that his task was to answer questions based on what he heard. The questions could range from simple factual recall to more complex inferential questions. | Field | Correct Answer | Annotation |
Write your answers without any help. Then, take a red pen and compare with the updated key. Count your raw score.
Before manually correcting answers, check these sources: The first step Alex took was to understand
Here is a typical Set B scenario: a radio interview about carbon offset programs.
Updated Marking Note (2025): HKDSE markers now accept phonetically plausible answers for Q6–10 only if the missing word is less than 6 letters. For longer words, exact spelling is mandatory. Updated Marking Note (2025): HKDSE markers now accept