What do bold headings do?

A heading states the topic of its section, so reading it first saves time.

How do we judge purpose?

Facts and steps usually inform; stories and jokes usually entertain.

Primary English Reading Information, Paper 2: headings, tables and purpose

2026-10-30

Tutor Prep Guide · Primary English

Scan for numbers, use headings, read tables, and judge the writer purpose and cause and effect.

Focus　Read the heading first, scan for numbers and key words, then judge if the writer informs or entertains.

01　Paper details (check answers afterwards)

Item	Detail
Questions	10
Suggested time	25
Difficulty mix	Foundation 4 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 2 · Error redo 1
Chapter	Chapter: Primary English: Reading Information
Level	P4 to P6

02　Questions (10 items)

FoundationTo find a name or a number in a text quickly, which skill do you use: skimming or scanning?
FoundationRead: “Penguins cannot fly, but they swim very well.” What is the text mainly about?
FoundationA heading in bold at the top of a section tells you the ___ of that section.
FoundationRead: “Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.” Is this a fact or an opinion?
IntermediateRead: “The MTR is the most convenient way to travel in Hong Kong.” Is this a fact or an opinion?
IntermediateRead: “First, wash the rice. Next, add water. Finally, cook for twenty minutes.” What kind of text is this?
IntermediateRead this table row: “Football | Monday 5 p.m. | 18 students”. How many students chose football?
ChallengeRead: “Many shops now accept cashless payments.” What is the writer’s purpose: to inform or to entertain?
ChallengeRead: “The train was cancelled, so thousands of commuters were delayed.” Which word tells you the effect?
Error redoCorrect the answer: Q. How many legs does a spider have? A. Yes.

03　Answers and one-line notes

#	Answer	One-line note
1	scanning	Hunting one name or number is scanning, not reading every line.
2	penguins	Both sentences are about penguins, so penguins are the topic.
3	topic	A bold heading states the topic of its section.
4	a fact	A temperature that can be tested again is a fact.
5	an opinion	Convenient is a judgement, so the sentence is an opinion.
6	instructions	Steps marked first, next and finally belong to instructions.
7	18	The row states 18, so copy the number as it is.
8	to inform	The sentence reports a trend, so the purpose is to inform.
9	delayed	After so comes the result, and the effect is delayed.
10	A spider has eight legs.	A how many question needs a number, never yes or no.

04　What to do after marking

After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.

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