Following Ms Jenny Leung's example, I generated a set of reading comprehension questions based on a newspaper report with reference to the HKDSE curriculum.
Below, the prompt is mainly the one used by Jenny Leung. I used another newspaper report hyperlink.
PROMPT
I am an ESL teacher in Hong Kong teaching HKDSE curriculum. I am creating a reading comprehension exercise for my secondary 6 students preparing for the HKDSE exam. Here is the news I want them to read.
I need to generate reading comprehension questions in HKDSE English reading paper format. Can you create the questions for me? There should be a variety of question formats including MC questions, short answer questions, fill in the blanks and a few long answer questions. The focus should be on language and reading skills.
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OUTPUT:
Here is a set of HKDSE-style reading comprehension questions based on the news article "Trump and European officials talk trade, tariffs in Scotland." The questions include a variety of formats (multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blanks, and long answer) and are focused on developing language and reading skills, inference, and comprehension.
PART A: Multiple Choice
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What was the main purpose of President Trump's meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland?
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A. To discuss the expansion of his golf resorts.
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B. To finalize the details of a new transatlantic trade deal.
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C. To resolve a personal dispute.
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D. To attend a sporting event.
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According to the article, which of the following best describes the mood surrounding the possibility of reaching a trade deal before the meeting?
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A. Certain
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B. Hopeless
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C. Unclear, with a 50-50 chance
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D. Celebratory
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What did President Trump insist regarding US import taxes during the negotiations?
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A. He was willing to go below 10%.
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B. He would not go below 15%.
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C. He wanted to eliminate all tariffs.
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D. He would accept any offer from the EU.
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PART B: Short Answer
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According to the article, what would happen if no deal was made between the US and the EU?
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What sector in the EU was specifically mentioned as being affected by the new baseline levy?
PART C: Fill in the Blanks
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The new agreement includes a _____% tariff on EU goods entering the United States, which replaced the previously threatened rate of _____%.
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President Trump's five-day visit to Scotland was mainly centered around _____ and promoting his _____.
PART D: Vocabulary and Language Skills
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Find a word or phrase in the article that means "to bring something to completion after difficulties or negotiations."
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According to the article, what does the word "framework" in the phrase "struck a framework trade deal" most closely mean?
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A. An outline or basic structure
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B. A building material
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C. An obstacle
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D. A conclusion
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PART E: Long Answer (Extended Response)
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In your own words, explain what both President Trump and the European Commission President hoped to achieve during their meeting in Scotland. Support your answer with evidence from the passage.
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Evaluate the likely impact of the agreed baseline 15% tariff on the relationship between the US and EU. Consider the reactions of European companies and the initial ambitions of the EU side in your answer.
PART F: Inference and Critical Thinking
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Why do you think Trump chose to meet at his Turnberry resort in Scotland rather than in a formal government office? What effect might this have had on the atmosphere or outcome of the talks?
These questions are designed to challenge students’ comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and analytical skills, which align with HKDSE reading examination standards1234.
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/i-am-an-esl-teacher-in-hong-ko-8PdyZeO8SHSX_fzVfA8LFA
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