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CRE Use of English Level 2: Complete 2026 Guide | 1,242 Practice Questions & Exemption Tips

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CRE Use of English Level 2: Complete 2026 Guide | 1,242 Practice Questions & Exemption Tips
2026 十月場・報名倒數

CRE 綜合招聘考試 2026 十月場|報名期 7 月 25 日至 8 月 7 日|筆試 10 月 3 日

英文運用 Level 2 決定你合唔合資格投考 AO、EO 等主流職系。報名期只有兩星期,趁而家開始操 1242 題模擬題仲來得切。

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CRE 2026 十月場報名期為 7 月 25 日至 8 月 7 日,筆試定於 10 月 3 日。CRE 英文運用同 DSE English 嘅考法完全不同,四大題型各有套路——特別係 Paragraph Improvement,係唔少英文底子好的考生失分最多的地方。靠語感猜估,過唔到 Level 2。本文用 PickMyQuiz CRE 英文題庫 1242 道模擬題嘅真實數據,拆解邊類題最重、最難,點分配備考時間,並覆蓋 2026 最新報名安排、成績等級同豁免條件。

一、CRE 英文運用 2026 概況

CRE 全稱「綜合招聘考試」(Common Recruitment Examination),由公務員事務局(CSB)統一管理,係投考學位或專業程度公務員職位的必要門檻。CRE 設三份試卷:英文運用(Use of English)、中文運用(Use of Chinese)及能力傾向測試(Aptitude Test),三份可分開考、分開計成績。

英文運用試卷考核考生嘅英語語文能力,包括閱讀理解、語法分析、詞彙運用同篇章改善。全卷 40 道多項選擇題,限時 45 分鐘,成績分為二級(Level 2)、一級(Level 1)或不及格(Fail)。大部分熱門職位(AO、EO 等)要求 Level 2,Level 1 只被部分職系接受。

成績永久有效:CRE 英文運用的 Level 2 或 Level 1 成績永久有效,一旦取得便無須重考,亦不會因往後成績較差而被覆蓋。相比 IELTS 只有兩年有效期,CRE 對長期準備公務員申請的人更划算——且報名完全免費。

二、邊個要考?豁免條件一覽

所有投考學位或專業程度公務員職位的人士,一般都需要在 CRE 英文運用取得相應成績。不過,持有下列公開考試成績者可獲豁免,毋須另考:

公開考試成績 等同等級 有效期
DSE 英國語文科 5 級或以上Level 2永久
DSE 英國語文科 4 級Level 1永久
IELTS 學術模式總分 6.5 或以上(各卷不低於 6 分)Level 2兩年
舊制會考(CE)英文科 C 級或以上Level 2永久
舊制會考(CE)英文科 D 級Level 1永久
豁免 vs 自考哪個好?如果你的 DSE 英文只有 4 級(等同 Level 1),而目標職位要求 Level 2,就必須自考 CRE 英文運用。CRE 免費、成績永久有效,建議盡早考好,唔好只靠 IELTS——IELTS 成績到期就要重考又要花費。

三、考試形式與評分等級

項目 詳情
考試時間45 分鐘
題目數量40 題多項選擇題(MC),四個部分各約 10 題
成績等級二級(Level 2)/ 一級(Level 1)/ 不及格(Fail)
大部分職位要求Level 2(AO、EO、二級翻譯主任等)
考試費用免費
重考次數不限,取歷次最高等級
成績有效期永久有效(一旦達標即終身適用)
扣分制不設扣分,答錯不罰,所有題目都要作答

表面睇,40 題 45 分鐘,平均每題唔到 70 秒,時間壓力唔小。四個部分難度不一:Paragraph Improvement 需要讀完兩篇草稿才能答題,最費時;Error Identification 熟練後速度快,但語法陷阱多。明白各部分特性,考試當日才能合理分配時間。

四、題庫數據:四大題型佔比

以下分析基於 PickMyQuiz CRE 英文運用題庫(QB109)嘅 1242 道模擬選擇題。從題型分佈可以清楚睇到備考應該點分配精力:

題庫總題數
1242
Paragraph Improvement
382 題・31%
Error Identification
330 題・27%

題庫數據揭示一個重要的備考啟示:Paragraph Improvement(31%)同 Error Identification(27%)合計佔整個題庫接近六成,而偏偏呢兩類是最多人感到陌生的題型。Paragraph Improvement 要在時限內讀完草稿文章再判斷句子改善方案,純靠語感唔夠用——需要掌握 coherence、transition word 同 paragraph logic 的套路;Error Identification 表面簡單,但考嘅係細緻語法知識,「No error」選項更是常見陷阱。相比之下,Sentence Completion(217 題,17%)靠詞彙量同語境推理,進步空間最直接。Reading Comprehension 佔餘下約 25%,屬大多數考生的相對強項。

數據透明度聲明:上述題數為 PickMyQuiz CRE 英文運用模擬練習題庫(QB109)之內部分類統計,按題型(Paragraph Improvement、Error Identification、Sentence Completion、Reading Comprehension)劃分,並非官方考試的題目分佈或正確率。本題庫為原創模擬練習題,不含任何官方試卷內容,僅供溫習策略參考。

實戰數據:5 條最多人答錯嘅陷阱題

以下按「同一個錯誤選項被揀次數」排出 5 條真實陷阱題——數字係題庫用戶真實揀咗呢個錯誤答案嘅累積次數。

212 人揀錯 辨認錯處

Identify the part that contains a grammatical error: "A carefully curated collection of artefacts, which were recovered from the subtle shifting sands of the Sahara, demonstrates the advanced metallurgical skills of the local tribes."

✗ 多數人揀:were

✓ 正解:subtle

陷阱位:好多人見到 artefacts(複數)就以為 which were 錯,但 which 修飾嘅正是複數 artefacts,were 其實啱。真正錯嘅係 subtle(微妙嘅)形容唔到 shifting sands,應該用 subtly。出題者刻意用主謂一致陷阱引你揀 were。

162 人揀錯 完成句子

"Disturbed by a sudden crash from the courtyard, David leaned across his desk and looked through the window _______ the source of the commotion." 揀最啱嘅短語。

✗ 多數人揀:to seeing

✓ 正解:to see

陷阱位:呢度個 to 係表示目的嘅不定詞(looked … to see = 望出去為咗睇),後面一定接動詞原形 see。揀 to seeing 嘅人誤以為 to 係介詞(好似 look forward to seeing),所以加咗 -ing。記住:表目的嘅 to 永遠接原形。

155 人揀錯 詞彙辨析

"David was disheartened to discover that the evacuation had been nearly absolute; he found _______ the aged and the infirm remaining in the shelters."

✗ 多數人揀:nothing but

✓ 正解:none but

陷阱位:nothing but = 「只不過、淨係」,但後面跟嘅 the aged and the infirm 係「人」,唔可以用指物嘅 nothing。none but = 「除咗…冇人」,專指人,先至啱。兩個都解「只有」,但 none 指人、nothing 指物,呢個 nuance 就係考你嘅位。

147 人揀錯 辨認錯處(No error)

Identify the error: "Not only the primary researcher but also the extensive collection of case studies, which were compiled over a decade of fieldwork, has significantly complemented the existing policy framework." (or No error)

✗ 多數人揀:were

✓ 正解:No error

陷阱位:which were 修飾嘅係 case studies(複數),所以 were 啱;主句用 not only A but also B 結構,動詞同最近嘅 B(collection,單數)一致,所以 has 都啱。成句根本無錯,正解係 No error。147 人見到 were 喺單數 collection 附近就誤判,冇分清 which 子句同主句各自嘅主語。

120 人揀錯 段落改善

就主謂一致而言,邊個係最佳改寫?原句:"Neither the eminence of the finalists nor the prestige of the prize guarantee a selection…"

✗ 多數人揀:Neither the eminence of the finalists nor the prestige of the prize guarantee a selection, as the contentious 2012 cycle demonstrates to a sceptical public.

✓ 正解:Neither the eminence of the finalists nor the prestige of the prize guarantees a selection, as the contentious 2012 cycle demonstrates to a sceptical public.

陷阱位:neither … nor … 結構,動詞要同最近嘅主語(the prestige of the prize,單數)一致,所以應該係 guarantees。多數人改好咗 demonstrates 就以為搞掂,但漏咗主動詞 guarantee 都要加 s。呢題考你睇唔睇得出「兩個動詞都要改」,唔好淨係改後面嗰個。

數據來源:以上揀錯次數均來自 PickMyQuiz 題庫真實用戶嘅選項選擇記錄,並非官方考試數據或估算。

五、四大題型深度拆解

Part 1:Reading Comprehension(閱讀理解)

提供一至兩篇非技術性英文文章,考生須根據內容回答問題。考核範疇包括:掌握文章大意與核心論點、辨識細節、推斷隱含含義、理解詞彙在語境中的意思,以及辨識段落結構與邏輯連接。

應試策略:先快速瀏覽問題,帶着目的閱讀——用 scan 定位相關段落,唔好逐字逐句。答案通常係原文 paraphrase,唔係逐字引用;遇到生詞用上下文推估,唔好停太久。建議分配約 12–13 分鐘。

Part 2:Error Identification(錯誤辨析)

每題一個句子,四個劃線部分(A、B、C、D),考生須指出哪部分含語文錯誤;若句子無誤則選 E「No error」。常見錯誤類型涵蓋主謂一致、時態一致、介詞搭配、平行結構、懸垂修飾語,以及易混淆詞彙(如 affect/effect、principal/principle)。

常考語法範疇 典型錯誤示例
主謂一致The number of students have increased → has
時態一致He said he will come → would
介詞搭配interested on → in
平行結構She likes reading, swimming and to run → running
懸垂修飾語Walking down the street, the building was impressive(主語與分詞主語不符)

「No error」係最容易踩嘅陷阱——好多考生因為睇唔出錯誤就亂選 E,但其實大部分題目都係有錯嘅。建議逐個劃線部分獨立審查,唔好掃一眼就跳過。

Error Identification 拆題技巧:先睇結構,後睇字眼

呢部分要快又準,靠嘅唔係背晒所有文法規則,而係有一套固定嘅檢查次序。好多人一眼掃過去純靠語感揀,結果中伏;穩陣啲嘅做法,係逐個劃線部分問自己幾條問題,由最常考嘅錯誤類型查起。實戰可以照住下面次序逐句過:

  1. 主謂一致:劃線位係動詞,就返去搵返主語係單數定眾數——尤其「The number of…」「Each of…」「One of…」呢類陷阱主語,動詞要用單數。
  2. 時態與動詞形式:睇句中嘅時間線索(yesterday、since、by next year)同主句時態夾唔夾;報導句(he said…)後面好常考 will,正解係 would。
  3. 介詞搭配:固定搭配最食記憶——interested in、depend on、capable of;劃線係介詞就要特別留神。
  4. 平行與比較結構:被 and、or、than 連住嘅成分,前後詞性同形式要一致(reading, swimming and running,唔係 to run)。
  5. 查唔到錯先揀 No error:唔係睇唔明就揀 E,而係五個部分逐一過晒、確認真係無誤先揀。

呢套次序操熟咗,睇一句平均十幾秒就有答案。練嘅時候唔好淨係對答案,要每題問返自己「錯喺邊個語法範疇」,落手嗰刻就會直接跳到對應嘅檢查點。

Part 3:Sentence Completion(句子填充)

每題一個含一至兩個空格的句子,從四個選項中揀最合適答案。考核詞彙量、語義理解、語法結構(動詞形式、連接詞、關係代名詞)同邏輯推理。雙空格題先確定其中一格,再用排除法縮窄選擇。注意轉折詞(however、nevertheless)同因果詞(therefore、consequently)——它們決定了空格應填正面定負面含義的詞。

Part 4:Paragraph Improvement(段落改善)

提供兩篇草稿文章,考生須判斷如何改善文章:包括選擇更清晰嘅表達方式、合併句子、添加或刪除句子、選擇最合適嘅過渡詞,以及調整段落結構。呢個部分需要讀完兩篇文章先答題,係四類型中最費時的,建議預留 13–15 分鐘,考前要先練快速通讀嘅節奏。

時間分配警告:Paragraph Improvement 係最多人「答唔完」嘅部分。如果前三個部分用時過多,最後呢部分就會時間不夠,但佢佔全卷約四分之一題數。建議考前計時練習,強迫自己嚴守每個部分嘅時限。

六、報名方法與考試安排

CRE 一年舉辦兩至三輪,全部透過公務員事務局考試系統(csbexam.gov.hk)網上報名,不接受郵寄或傳真。報名程序:開設個人帳戶或登入 → 選擇「綜合招聘考試(CRE)」→ 提交申請 → 留意確認電郵同准考證。考試免費,名額有限,報名期開放後應盡快提交。

輪次 暫定考試日期 暫定報名期
2026 年第一輪暫定 2026 年 6 月 6 日暫定 2026 年 3 月 28 日至 4 月 10 日
2026 年第二輪暫定 2026 年 10 月 3 日待公布

考試當日注意事項:攜帶有效香港身份證正本;提早 30 分鐘到達考場;不得攜帶電子裝置進入試場;答錯不扣分,所有題目應盡量作答。具體安排以公務員事務局(csb.gov.hk)官方公告為準。

七、高效溫習策略

策略一:先搞清楚四個部分的考法差異

CRE 英文運用同 DSE English 考法完全不同,唔好假設自己熟 DSE 就等於識應付。建議入手先做一套完整 40 題嘅模擬練,了解四個部分各自的難度同節奏,再針對弱項集中練習。題庫數據顯示 Paragraph Improvement 題量最多(31%),但大部分人最少練呢類——呢個優先補充的理由最強。

策略二:Error Identification 靠語法知識,唔係語感

Error Identification 係靠直覺最容易踩坑的部分。語感強嘅人反而容易「讀落去覺得通順」而忽略語法錯誤。建議系統性複習主謂一致、時態、介詞搭配、平行結構呢幾個高頻考點,操夠題才能訓練出「逐格審查」嘅習慣,而唔係靠一次掃視。

策略三:Sentence Completion 靠詞彙量積累,要提前建庫

詞彙量係呢個部分嘅硬基礎,靠臨急抱佛腳係唔得。建議每日接觸英文閱讀材料(SCMP、The Economist),特別留意連接詞、轉折詞同固定搭配(collocations)。操題時唔好淨係標答案,要搞清楚每個錯誤選項錯在哪裡。

策略四:計時模擬,強迫自己嚴守時限

40 題 45 分鐘——每題平均 67 秒,但 Paragraph Improvement 每題實際要用更多時間。考前至少做 2–3 次完整計時模擬試,建立時間感。參考時間分配:Reading Comprehension 12–13 分鐘、Error Identification 8–10 分鐘、Sentence Completion 8–10 分鐘、Paragraph Improvement 13–15 分鐘。

策略五:操題為主,配合錯題重溫鎖定弱點

與其重複溫習自己已熟嘅部分,不如把時間集中喺錯題上。PickMyQuiz 題庫有錯題重溫功能,可以針對你做錯嘅題型加強練習。建議操滿 800 題以上,對四大題型都建立起足夠嘅題感,先去 attempt 正式考試。

八、常見失分陷阱

最常見嘅失分位:
  • Paragraph Improvement 未讀完草稿文章就急於答題,導致判斷偏差
  • Error Identification 掃一眼「覺得通順」就選 E(No error),但實際有語法錯誤
  • Sentence Completion 只看空格前後一兩個詞,忽略整句邏輯同轉折詞
  • 時間分配失當——在 Reading Comprehension 或 Error Identification 超時,令 Paragraph Improvement 來不及作答
  • 遇到難題停留太久而唔去跳過,浪費後面題目的時間

呢些失分陷阱有一個共通點:都係考試場上的操作習慣問題,唔係純粹英語水平問題。模擬考試嘅作用正係逼你暴露呢些操作習慣上的盲點,考前唔練等於浪費備考時間。

九、CRE 英文運用常見問題(FAQ)

Q1:CRE 英文運用 Level 2 大約等於什麼英語程度?

Level 2 大致等同於 IELTS 學術模式 6.5 分(各卷不低於 6 分),或 DSE 英國語文科 5 級的水平。以大學畢業生的英語基礎,認真備考 3–5 周通常可以達到 Level 2。但要留意:達到呢個英語「程度」,唔代表考試技巧到位——四大題型各有套路,一定要針對性練習。

Q2:CRE 英文運用不及格可以重考嗎?重考有次數限制嗎?

可以,不限重考次數。考生可在下一輪報名時重新申請,而且已取得的最高成績永久保留,不會因為往後重考成績較差而被覆蓋。重考等待時間通常係下一輪考試,約 3–6 個月,所以第一次盡量備足先考。

Q3:CRE 英文運用答錯會扣分嗎?

不設扣分制,只計算答對題數。即使唔確定答案,也應該盡量猜測作答,絕對唔好留空——留空等同送走一分,而猜測至少有機會答中。

Q4:應該考 CRE 還是考 IELTS?

兩者各有優勢。CRE 完全免費、成績永久有效,但每年只有兩至三次考試機會,考試形式(四大 MC 題型)需要針對性備考。IELTS 考期靈活、幾乎每周都有,但費用約 HK$2,100–2,300,且成績只有兩年有效期,長遠計不斷重考費用不菲。如果目標是長期投考公務員,考取 CRE Level 2 是更划算的選擇。

Q5:備考要幾耐?哪個部分最值得花時間?

視乎英語基礎。DSE English 4 級左右的考生建議預留 5–6 周,每日練習 45–60 分鐘;基礎較好(DSE 5 級或以上水平)的人 3–4 周密集練習通常足夠。最值得投入時間的部分按優先次序:Paragraph Improvement(題量最多、技巧最陌生)→ Error Identification(語法系統溫習)→ Sentence Completion(詞彙積累)。Reading Comprehension 屬大多數人的相對強項,但仍需計時練習。

Q6:CRE 英文運用同中文運用、能力傾向測試係咪一定要一次過考?

不需要。CRE 三份試卷可以分開報考、分開計成績。如果你已獲豁免英文運用(例如 DSE 英文 5 級),只需考中文運用同能力傾向測試;或者三份試卷分三次考也完全可以。建議根據自己的準備進度逐份報考,避免一次三份壓力過大。

Q7:考試當日有什麼要注意?

帶備有效香港身份證正本(唔接受身份證副本或其他證件);提早最少 30 分鐘到達考場;不得攜帶任何電子裝置進入試場;考試準時開始,不設遲到安排。答題時,遇到難題先跳過,完成所有題目後再回頭,確保有時間作答所有 40 題。

Q8:PickMyQuiz 的 CRE 英文題庫包含哪些內容?題目有解析嗎?

PickMyQuiz CRE 英文運用題庫(QB109)現有 1242 道模擬選擇題,涵蓋 Paragraph Improvement、Error Identification、Sentence Completion 三大核心題型,另設 Reading Comprehension 題組。每題附解析,說明正確答案的語法依據或邏輯思路。App 版本支援錯題重溫同 AI 出題,針對薄弱環節加強練習;線上題庫版本可免費瀏覽部分題目。

Q9:CRE 2026 十月場幾時報名?幾時考試?

2026 年度考試(十月場)報名期暫定為 7 月 25 日至 8 月 7 日,筆試日期為 10 月 3 日,在香港舉行;海外場次則安排喺 12 月 5 日。報名期只有兩星期,建議一開放即報,並趁呢段時間集中操練英文運用四大題型。具體安排以公務員事務局(csb.gov.hk)官方公告為準。

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英文運用(Use of English)只係綜合招聘考試(CRE)其中一卷。CRE 要求兩科語文均達 Level 2,加上能力傾向測試同 BLNST,以下攻略一併準備:

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1. The passage suggests that Hong Kong's universities are:

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2. Not only ________ the foundational tenets of the prevailing policy framework during the initial phase of the symposium, but the lead researcher also ________ compelled to overhaul the longitudinal data collection protocols following the discovery of systemic biases. Choose the most grammatically appropriate pair to complete the sentence.

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3. Identify which underlined part of the following sentence contains a grammatical error: The **lead researcher**, as well as the **undergraduates** who **assisted** in the **compilation** of the **preliminary findings**, **were** commended **not only** for the **rigor** of the study **but also** for its **interdisciplinary** approach.

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4. Not until the empirical findings of the 1998 longitudinal study were carefully cross-referenced with contemporary policy frameworks _______ the academic community _______ the inherent flaws in the prevailing orthodoxy, nor _______ such a radical departure from tradition been so vehemently contested. Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence while maintaining grammatical precision and stylistic consistency.

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5. [1] Wedding customs exhibit significant heterogeneity not only across different social strata and familial lineages but also across geopolitical boundaries. [2] Since the dawn of recorded history, the formalization of romantic bonds has served as a cornerstone of societal stability, evolving from transactional arrangements to expressions of individual autonomy. [3] In Ethiopia, for instance, the olfactory ritual involves a groom’s confidant dispersing fragrance within the bride's ancestral home; conversely, in the Finnish tradition, brides-to-be historically traversed their communities with pillowcases to solicit tokens of communal support. [4] Certain liturgical elements, such as the consumption of symbolic cuisine and the recitation of sacramental oaths, have achieved such global ubiquity that they appear to be universal constants of the human experience. [5] Nevertheless, the contemporary era has witnessed a seismic shift in the legal and cultural taxonomy of marriage, with numerous jurisdictions and sovereign states expanding the definition to encompass same-sex unions. [6] Rhythmic expression remains an indispensable component of these rites, where festive compositions act as a cross-cultural medium for celebrating the new social unit. [7] While the presence of kin remains a near-universal feature, the traditional patriarchal role of 'bestowing' the bride has been increasingly supplanted by more inclusive participation from mothers, siblings, or chosen family members, reflecting a broader democratization of the ceremony. Where should the following sentence be inserted in the passage? “Ultimately, these complex rituals act as both a diagnostic window into the specific ideological frameworks of a culture and a poignant affirmation of the perennial human impulse towards committed companionship.”

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6. [1] Since its inception in the mid-nineteenth century, the medium of photography has occupied a complex and often contradictory niche within the visual arts. [2] By the dawn of the twentieth century, photography was frequently heralded as a peer to traditional oil painting. [3] The relentless intrusiveness of the paparazzi often unearths facets of a persona that the subject would prefer to keep concealed. [4] Neither the candid street photograph nor the meticulously staged studio portrait escape the suspicion that the lens has somehow appropriated a fragment of the subject's identity. [5] Furthermore, the medium functions as a vital instrument of social conscience, documenting atrocities and systemic inequities that might otherwise elude public scrutiny. [6] Ultimately, photography remains a paradoxical discipline, simultaneously journalistic and artistic, momentous yet intrusive, and enduringly significant despite the transient nature of its subject matter. Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?

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7. [1] While their aesthetics may be described as somewhat hideous, in specific coastal regions these gooseneck barnacles are revered as avant-garde delicacies. [2] Predominantly harvested along the craggy littorals of northern Spain and Portugal—where they are locally designated as 'percebes'—they are also found in the Pacific waters off California. [3] Culinary preparations for these crustaceans are remarkably diverse, ranging from traditional immersion in saline boiling water to the more rural method of roasting within hot ash. [4] The specimen is particularly noted for its resilient, rubbery texture, a distinctive soot-black pigmentation, and a form reminiscent of a prehistoric claw. [5] The acquisition of these organisms is a perilous endeavor, as they colonize sheer cliff faces and jagged outcroppings within highly turbulent intertidal zones. [6] culinary presentations frequently pair the meat with a clarified butter emulsion, toasted garlic aioli, or a simple zest of lemon. [7] In certain food lover circles, the pursuit of the 'purest' flavour even mandates that they be consumed entirely raw. [8] This fascination dates back to medieval folklore, where it was erroneously posited that these barnacles spontaneously generated a specific species of waterfowl, thus establishing their peculiar linguistic origin. In order to improve the logical coherence and thematic progression of the passage, where should Sentence 1 be relocated?

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8. The following sentence may contain an error in grammar, punctuation, or usage. Choose the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If there is no error, select 'No error'. **Not only** Sarah, a distinguished fellow at the Institute of Macroeconomics, **but also** her research assistants **is** tasked with **compiling** the annual fiscal report for the oversight committee. No error.

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9. Under the Basic Law, Hong Kong enjoys all of the following EXCEPT:

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10. Identify which part of the following sentence contains a grammatical error. If the sentence is correct as written, select 'No error'. By the time we had reached the **summit,** the gale **raised** to a cacophonous roar **between** the jagged, **desolate** peaks that we had traversed earlier that morning.

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Practice Questions

From: CRE英文運用 - 極致好用的CRE Use of English 題目練習

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[1] Biographies exist in various specialised forms, often reflecting the specific cultural anxieties of their era. [2] A biography, for instance, is a biographical sub-genre dedicated to the veneration of a saint or an ecclesiastical leader. [3] Typically, these narratives emphasise a subject's miraculous deeds, martyrdom, and perceived divine communion to reinforce religious orthodoxy. [4] Such accounts reached the peak of their popularity during the Middle Ages, frequently circulating as components of expansive hagiological compendia or liturgical calendars. [5] Contemporary historians scrutinise these texts not only because the hagiographer is often too hagiolatrous to maintain critical distance but also because they provide invaluable data regarding localized socio-political structures. [6] For instance, the widespread Golden Legend served as a comprehensive 13th-century compilation of hagiographical lore synthesised from over a hundred different manuscripts. [7] Regions such as England, Ireland, and the Byzantine Empire proved particularly productive in this regard, offering modern scholars a window into the granularities of medieval life. [8] Over time, the persuasive focus of these works evolved; transitioning from the epic biography of 'holy warriors' toward more instructive, moralistic treatises intended for lay instruction. [9] Eventually waning in cultural dominance as secular humanism emerged. In order to maintain the logical cohesion and persuasive flow of the second paragraph, what is the most appropriate placement for Sentence 6?
AImmediately following Sentence 4 to provide a specific historical exemplar of the 'expansive compendia' mentioned.
BImmediately preceding Sentence 5 to bridge the transition between medieval popularity and modern historical analysis.
CImmediately following Sentence 5 to serve as a specific piece of evidence for the 'localized socio-political structures' mentioned.
DImmediately preceding Sentence 8 to introduce the shift in rhetorical focus from 'holy warriors' to 'moralistic treatises'.
EImmediately following Sentence 2 to define the 'specialised forms' of biography through a concrete historical text.
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[1] While their aesthetic appeal is arguably nonexistent, gooseneck barnacles have ascended to the status of a high-end culinary delicacy in specific coastal regions. [2] These crustaceans are primarily harvested along the dangerous littoral zones of northern Spain and Portugal—where they are locally referred to as 'percebes'—as well as the rugged coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. [3] Preparation methods for these barnacles vary significantly, ranging from traditional immersion in boiling seawater to the more rural technique of roasting within hot embers. [4] Despite its grotesque, claw-like appearance and leathery exterior, the organism is prized for its distinctive briny flavour and firm texture. [5] The harvesting process remains inherently perilous, as collectors must navigate slippery cliff faces and unstable surf to reach the colonies. [6] In upscale culinary settings, they are frequently accompanied by an array of condiments such as lemon zest, garlic-infused aioli, and clarified butter. [7] On rare occasions, purists may even consume the barnacles in their raw state to preserve the integrity of the ocean flavour. [8] Historically, a medieval myth suggested that these barnacles were the embryonic form of the barnacle goose, a misconception that persists in the origin of the species. Which of the following represents the most stylistically effective and grammatically precise way to synthesise Sentences 6 and 7?
AFrequently accompanied by lemon zest, garlic-infused aioli, and clarified butter in upscale settings, purists may even consume the barnacles raw.
BThey are frequently accompanied by lemon zest, garlic-infused aioli, and clarified butter in upscale settings; though purists sometimes consume them raw.
CWhile frequently accompanied by lemon zest, garlic-infused aioli, and clarified butter in upscale settings, the barnacles are also occasionally consumed raw by purists.
DIn upscale settings, they are frequently accompanied by lemon zest, garlic-infused aioli, clarified butter, and even being eaten raw by purists.
EThey are frequently accompanied by lemon zest, garlic-infused aioli, and clarified butter, however, purists occasionally consume them raw.
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[1] The tornado, a dreaded meteorological phenomenon and a verifiable force of nature, remains one of the most unpredictable atmospheric disturbances. [2] But what constitutes its fundamental essence? [3] Also known as a twister or a cyclone, the tornado is characterised by rapidly rotating columns of air extending from a cumulonimbus cloud to either the terrestrial surface or a body of water. [4] They are precipitated by the development of supercell thunderstorms where rotating updrafts, or mesocyclones, interact with downdrafts to intensify the vortex's angular momentum. [5] Whereas the Saffir-Simpson scale categorises the intensity of hurricanes based on sustained wind speeds, the Fujita scale—and its modern successor, the Enhanced Fujita scale—quantifies a tornado's severity based on the degree of damage inflicted. [6] This natural disasters' destructive might is commemorated in such cinematic spectacles as the 1996 film, Twister. [7] And the 2014 production 'Into the Storm' or even the 2013 low-budget 'Sharknado.' [8] The Fujita scale, frequently abbreviated as the F-scale, was originally conceptualized by a researcher at the University of Chicago and initially comprised thirteen distinct gradations of intensity. [9] The upper echelons of this metric are reserved for only the most cataclysmic and awe-inspiring of atmospheric events. Which of the following represents the most effective revision to improve the structural integrity and thematic focus of the passage?
ARetain Sentence 8 but transpose it to follow Sentence 5 to ensure all technical definitions regarding measurement scales are grouped together for better clarity.
BExcise Sentence 8 entirely because it introduces biographical and historical details that deviate from the passage's primary focus on the physical characteristics and cultural impact of tornadoes.
CModify Sentence 8 to correct the punctuation of the appositive phrase and then merge it with Sentence 9 to create a comprehensive concluding paragraph on scientific methodology.
DMove Sentence 8 to the beginning of the passage to establish a scientific framework before the more descriptive and cinematic elements are introduced in Sentences 6 and 7.
EMaintain Sentence 8 in its current position but revise Sentence 6 to correct the possessive error in 'disasters'' to ensure grammatical consistency throughout the text.
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