SJC & WYK Entrance Assessment - Enhanced Creative Edition

聖若瑟書院 St. Joseph's College (SJC)

2025-2026 Entrance Assessment Practice - Enhanced Creative Edition

1. Reading Aloud and Comprehension

First, please read this passage about our school's history aloud. Then, answer the questions that follow.

St. Joseph's College, with its famous Green and White colours, has a long history. Our school motto is "Labore et Virtute," which means "Labour and Virtue" or "勤勞與美德". It tells us to work hard and be a good person. A very special part of our campus is the North Block, which was built in 1920. It is a declared monument, which means it is a very important historical building in Hong Kong. We call it a "monument" to remember the many Josephians who studied here before us and to protect its beautiful old style. This building has seen generations of students grow, always reminding us of our spirit of faith and zeal.

Questions:

  1. What do the school colours, Green and White, represent to you?
  2. In your own words, what does "Labore et Virtute" mean? You have won many awards in activities like Math Olympiad and football. How did you show "Labour and Virtue" to achieve those results?
  3. Why is it important for a school like SJC to take care of old buildings like the North Block?

2. 創意與價值觀 (Creativity & Values)

情境:為慶祝聖若瑟書院創校150周年,學校將在電車上展示一幅大型的「綠白精神」主題畫作。假如你是總設計師,你會在畫中加入什麼元素來代表「勤勞」與「美德」這兩個核心價值?請詳細描述你的設計,並解釋它如何能啟發路過的市民。


思考題:學校的小聖堂(chapel)和庭院裏的老樹,是讓師兄們沉思和尋找平靜的地方。如果你的好朋友因為一次重要的鋼琴比賽(就像你參加過的校際音樂節)失手而感到非常沮喪,你會帶他到校園的哪一個角落,並對他說些什麼,來幫助他運用「綠白精神」重新振作?

3. Logic and Problem Solving

Problem 1: The SJC Old Boys' Association is creating a special 150th-anniversary mosaic mural using green and white tiles. The mural is a rectangle. The length of the mural is 3 times its width. If the perimeter of the mural is 800 cm, what is the area of the mural?

Problem 2: Look at this 3D shape. It is made of several cubes. If you look at it from the top, what 2D shape will you see? Please draw it.

3D block shape

4. 個人經歷與反思 (Personal Experience & Reflection)

請用普通話回答。

問題一:在你的個人資料中,你提到你參加過足球校隊和公益少年團。請分享一次經歷:在這兩個活動中,哪一次更能讓你體會到「團隊合作」的重要性?當時發生了什麼事?你從中學到了什麼?

問題二:有人說:「愛護」和「愛戴」意思差不多。請你用這兩個詞語分別造句,並解釋你認為中學生應如何「愛護」校園公物,以及如何贏得同學的「愛戴」。

5. Picture Story Telling

Look at the emojis below. They tell a story in four parts. Please tell me the story. What is happening? How does the story end? Your story should have a positive message about not giving up.
🏃‍♂️➡️🥇➡️🤕➡️👨‍⚕️🤝💪

Follow-up Question: Imagine the boy in the story is a Josephian. Which school facility, for example the swimming pool, the library, or the chapel, would help him most to recover and train again? Why?

九龍華仁書院 Wah Yan College, Kowloon (WYK)

2025-2026 Entrance Assessment Practice - Enhanced Creative Edition

1. Reading and Personal Interpretation

Please read the following dialogue between two students, Peter and David. Then answer the questions.

Peter: I heard Wah Yan is a school with a lot of freedom. I’m excited! We can probably do anything we want.

David: I think it's not about doing anything you want. Our teachers say Jesuit education is about being "Men for and with others". So, the freedom we have is a chance for us to learn self-discipline and responsibility. We have the freedom to choose how to serve our community.

Questions:

  1. Who do you agree with more, Peter or David? Why?
  2. The school hopes to nurture students to have a "universal heart". What do you think this means?
  3. You have experience in rock climbing and have won many math competition awards. How can you use the skills from these activities to be a "Man for and with others" at Wah Yan?

2. 生活情景與解難 (Life Scenario & Problem-Solving)

請用廣東話回答。

情境:九龍華仁書院即將慶祝創校一百周年,學生會計劃舉辦一個大型的校園開放日,其中一個環節是利用Minecraft遊戲,向公眾展示一個「未來的華仁校園」。作為籌委會的一員,你會建議在虛擬校園中加入哪些新設施(例如STEM實驗室、環保能源系統),來體現耶穌會「照料我們共同的家園」(caring for our common home)這個理念?


思考題:你認為,『忍一時風平浪靜,退一步海闊天空』這句話,在什麼情況下是適用的,在什麼情況下可能不適用?請舉出一個你在小學校園生活中遇到的例子來說明。

3. Self-Expression and Critical Thinking

Question 1: If you had to choose an animal to describe yourself – for example, an elephant, a rabbit, or a dolphin – which one would you choose and why? Explain how the qualities of this animal reflect your strengths.

Question 2: In your primary school life, can you share a time when you made a mistake or faced a failure? What did you learn from this experience, and how did it help you grow?

Question 3: You have learned Japanese and Putonghua. How does learning different languages help you understand different cultures and become a better global citizen, a goal that Wah Yan values?

4. 數學與社會關懷 (Mathematics & Social Care)

問題一:為了推動環保及支持「為他人服務」的精神,九華的學生組織了一個舊書回收活動。他們在第一天回收了60本書。如果他們希望接下來每天都能比前一天多回收20%的書,請問在第三天,他們總共會回收了多少本書?(答案請四捨五入至整數)

問題二:學校有一個草地足球場,長100米,闊55米。旁邊還有四個標準網球場,每個網球場的面積是260平方米。請問足球場的面積比四個網球場的總面積大多少平方米?

5. Individual Presentation

Please prepare a 1-minute speech on one of the following topics.
  • Topic A: Why is family support important for a student's growth?
  • Topic B: What is your most unforgettable learning experience in primary school?
  • Topic C: If you could create a new school club at Wah Yan, what would it be and why?

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聖若瑟書院 SJC - 1. Reading Aloud and Comprehension

為何這樣問:此部分綜合考察學生的英語朗讀能力、閱讀理解及即時思考能力。透過一篇關於學校核心價值的短文,直接評估學生能否理解並將學校格言「Labore et Virtute」(勤勞與美德)與自身經歷聯繫起來。提及學生的個人成就(Math Olympiad, football)是為了讓他有機會展示如何將抽象價值觀具體化,顯示他對學校有做過資料搜集,並且懂得反思。

應對策略:

  • 朗讀技巧:發音要清晰、準確,語氣要自信、流暢。遇到不確定的單詞不要慌張,嘗試拼讀。朗讀時要表現出對文章內容的理解和情感。
  • 問題一(校色):這是一個開放性問題,沒有標準答案。可以將「綠色」聯想到活力、生命、大自然、和平;「白色」聯想到純潔、光明、簡樸。重點是展現你的聯想力和正面價值觀。
  • 問題二(校訓):先用簡單的英文解釋「Work Hard and Be Virtuous」。然後,必須結合你自己的真實例子。例如:「To win the AIMO math award, I showed 'Labour' by doing extra exercises every day for three months. I showed 'Virtue' by helping my classmates who found the problems difficult. We studied together and improved as a team.」這能證明你不是只為了個人榮譽。
  • 問題三(保育):回答時應表現出對歷史的尊重和責任感。可以說,保護古蹟能讓我們學習歷史、尊重前人努力(connects us to history),並啟發我們傳承學校的優良傳統(inspires us to carry on the school spirit)。

聖若瑟書院 SJC - 2. 創意與價值觀 (Creativity & Values)

為何這樣問:第一題旨在測試學生的創意、藝術想像力,以及如何將抽象的校訓視覺化。第二題是情景題,測試學生的同理心、解決問題的能力,以及是否能靈活運用學校的文化和環境(小聖堂、老樹)來實踐關懷他人的精神。這兩題都強調學生對SJC獨特文化的認同感。

應對策略:

  • 電車設計:構思要具體。例如,車身一邊畫上學生在運動場上揮灑汗水的「勤勞」畫面(如足球、賽跑),另一邊畫上學生在北座前互相幫助、參與社區服務的「美德」場景。顏色要以綠白為主調,線條可以充滿動感。要解釋設計如何能「啟發市民」,例如「市民看到後會感受到年輕人的活力和正面精神。」
  • 安慰朋友:這個答案需要展現你的成熟和同理心。首先,選擇一個合適的地點,如「庭院的老樹下」,因為那裏很安靜,可以讓人平靜下來。然後,對白要真誠,可以說:「我知道你現在很難過,但一次的失敗不代表全部。我們的校訓『勤勞與美德』,『勤勞』不只用在勝利時,更用在失敗後。重要的是你已經非常努力練習,這份『勤勞』的精神比獎盃更寶貴。我們可以一起分析原因,下次再努力。」這顯示你懂得將校訓應用於生活中。

聖若瑟書院 SJC - 3. Logic and Problem Solving

為何這樣問:數學題直接評估學生的基本運算能力、邏輯思維和解題步驟的清晰度。題目背景(校慶壁畫)與學校相關,增加了親切感。第二題的空間思維題,是為了測試學生在幾何方面的觀察力和抽象思維能力,這在理科學習中非常重要。

應對策略:

  • 第一題(周界與面積):這是一道經典的代數應用題。關鍵是設未知數並列出方程。
    1. 設闊度為 W,長度則為 3W。
    2. 周界公式 = 2 * (長 + 闊) -> 800 = 2 * (3W + W)。
    3. 解方程:800 = 2 * (4W) -> 800 = 8W -> W = 100 cm。
    4. 那麼長度就是 3 * 100 = 300 cm。
    5. 面積 = 長 * 闊 = 300 * 100 = 30,000 平方厘米。
    6. 回答時要清晰地口述每一步,展示你的思考過程。
  • 第二題(視覺化):從正上方看下去,你會忽略掉所有的高度差異。你會看到一個由兩個正方形組成的「L」形。在紙上準確畫出這個L形即可。這考驗的是你的空間想像力。

聖若瑟書院 SJC - 4. 個人經歷與反思 (Personal Experience & Reflection)

為何這樣問:第一題要求學生在兩種不同性質的活動(體育 vs. 服務)中比較「團隊合作」,能深入了解他的價值觀和反思能力,看他是否只重視競技的合作,還是也理解服務中的協作。第二題的詞語辨析,不僅考察中文能力,更重要的是後半部分,將詞義應用到校園生活和人際關係中,評估其對公民責任和個人品德的理解,這與SJC的全人教育目標一致。

應對策略:

  • 問題一(普通話回答):選擇一個有衝突或困難最終被解決的例子。例如,可以說足球隊的合作更直接,因為需要即時的配合和戰術執行才能贏得比賽。但公益少年團的合作更考驗耐心和溝通,例如在策劃一次探訪老人院活動時,組員意見不合,如何通過協商達成共識,最終圓滿完成活動。重點是強調從中學到「聆聽」和「包容」是團隊合作的基石。
  • 問題二(普通話回答):造句要準確,例如:「我們應該『愛護』學校的圖書,讓低年級的同學也能閱讀。」;「班長因為樂於助人,深受同學『愛戴』。」解釋部分是重點:要「愛護」公物,可以提出具體行動,如「不亂塗亂畫、節約用水用電、看到垃圾主動撿起來」。要贏得「愛戴」,則要從「美德」出發,例如「真誠待人、信守承諾、在同學有困難時伸出援手」。

聖若瑟書院 SJC - 5. Picture Story Telling

為何這樣問:此題考察學生的觀察力、想像力、英語敘事能力和組織能力。Emoji提供了一個簡單的框架,讓學生在此基礎上自由發揮。題目要求故事包含「不要放棄」的正面信息,是為了評估學生的價值觀和抗逆能力。後續問題則再次將學生的答案與學校的實際環境聯繫起來,測試他的投入感和聯想能力。

應對策略:

  • 故事結構:遵循四格順序。Beginning (🏃‍♂️➡️🥇): "Once, there was a boy named Sam who loved running. He trained hard every day and finally won a gold medal in the school competition." Middle (🤕): "But one day, during practice, he fell and hurt his leg badly." Climax (👨‍⚕️🤝💪): "He felt very sad, but the doctor encouraged him. With the help of his family and friends, he started his recovery patiently. He never gave up." End: "After many months of hard work, he was able to run again, stronger than before. He learned that the most important thing is not winning, but the courage to stand up after falling."
  • 後續問題:選擇一個設施並解釋原因。例如:「I think the chapel would help him most. Because in the quiet chapel, he can pray and find inner peace. It would give him the mental strength to face the difficult recovery. It's a place to reflect on 'virtue' and find courage, not just for physical training.」這個答案能展現更深層次的思考。

九龍華仁書院 WYK - 1. Reading and Personal Interpretation

為何這樣問:此部分通過一段對話,直接切入九華最核心的價值觀:「自由」與「服務精神」(Men for and with others)。它評估學生是否對學校有深入的理解,而不只是停留在「自由學府」的表面印象。將問題與學生的個人專長(攀石、奧數)結合,是為了測試他如何將個人才能轉化為對團體的貢獻,這正是「為人而為」精神的體現。

應對策略:

  • 問題一(同意對象):毫無疑問,應該選擇同意David。解釋時,要闡明你對「自由」的理解:「I agree with David. Freedom at Wah Yan is not about doing whatever we want without rules. It is a 'freedom for a purpose'. It means the school trusts us to manage our own time and choices, so we can learn to be responsible and use our freedom to help others.」
  • 問題二(Universal Heart):這是一個較抽象的概念。可以解釋為「擁有一顆開放、包容的心,關心本地社區,也關心世界不同地方的人和事。」(Having an open mind, caring about our local community and also people and events around the world.)
  • 問題三(轉化才能):這是展現你如何貢獻學校的絕佳機會。例如:「Rock climbing taught me about perseverance and problem-solving. I can use this spirit to help my classmates overcome difficulties in their studies. For my math skills, I can be a 'little teacher' in my class, or even start a math interest group to help others enjoy math, truly being a 'Man for and with others'.」

九龍華仁書院 WYK - 2. 生活情景與解難 (Life Scenario & Problem-Solving)

為何這樣問:第一題將學校的特色(Minecraft校園)、辦學理念(耶穌會環保理念)和時事(創校百年)結合,測試學生的創意、科技應用知識以及對學校核心價值的理解。第二題是經典的思辨題,旨在評估學生的批判性思維和價值判斷能力,看他能否在不同情境下作出合理、成熟的判斷,而不是墨守成規。

應對策略:

  • Minecraft校園:提出具體且有創意的建議。例如:「我會建議在虛擬校園的屋頂上興建一個『太陽能發電場』和『雨水收集系統』,向參觀者展示可再生能源的應用。另外,我會設計一個『智能廚餘回收中心』,可以將虛擬的廚餘轉化成肥料,用來灌溉校園裏的植物。這樣不僅有教育意義,也體現了我們愛護地球的責任。」
  • 忍一時...:需要辯證地回答。首先,肯定這句話在處理小摩擦時的價值,例如:「當同學不小心撞到我,或者為了一些小事開玩笑,我會選擇忍讓,因為『退一步海闊天空』,這樣可以維持朋友間的和諧關係。」然後,指出其不適用的情況,例如:「但是,如果遇到校園欺凌,或者有人做違反校規的誠信問題,我們就不能『忍』,而是應該勇敢地向老師報告。因為這關乎到原則和公義,退讓只會讓問題惡化。」這能展現你的正義感和清晰的道德底線。

九龍華仁書院 WYK - 3. Self-Expression and Critical Thinking

為何這樣問:這組問題旨在全面了解學生的個性、自我反思能力和全球視野。第一題(動物比喻)能快速看出學生的自我認知和性格特點。第二題(從錯誤中學習)是評估其抗逆力和成長心態的關鍵,這與九華鼓勵學生從經驗中反思學習的理念非常契合。第三題則將學生的語言能力與學校培養「世界公民」的目標聯繫起來。

應對策略:

  • 問題一(動物比喻):選擇一種具有正面特質的動物,並將其與你的性格聯繫起來。例如:「I would choose a dolphin. Dolphins are known to be intelligent and they often work in groups to solve problems. Like them, I enjoy my studies, especially problem-solving in Math, and I also love working with my teammates in the football team. They are also friendly, and I always like to help my friends.」
  • 問題二(從錯誤中學習):選擇一個真實但不會顯得你品格有問題的例子。重點不在於錯誤本身,而在於你的反思和改變。例如:一次小測因為輕敵而沒有溫習,結果成績很差。你的學習是:「I learned that I should never underestimate any task and that consistent hard work is always necessary. From then on, I always prepare well for every test, no matter how small it is.」
  • 問題三(語言與視野):強調語言是溝通的橋樑。可以說:「Learning Japanese and Putonghua is not just about memorizing words. It helps me understand how people from different places think and live. For example, through Japanese, I learned about their culture of politeness and teamwork. This opens my mind and helps me to respect and connect with people from all over the world, which is important for being a global citizen at Wah Yan.」

九龍華仁書院 WYK - 4. 數學與社會關懷 (Mathematics & Social Care)

為何這樣問:這些應用題旨在測試學生的數學運算能力,同時將題目背景融入學校的價值觀(環保、服務)和設施(足球場),考察學生是否能將學術知識應用於解決實際問題,並傳遞出學校對社會責任的重視。

應對策略:

  • 第一題(百分比增長):這題考的是百分比計算和累加。
    1. 第一天:60 本。
    2. 第二天:60 * (1 + 20%) = 60 * 1.2 = 72 本。
    3. 第三天:72 * (1 + 20%) = 72 * 1.2 = 86.4 本。
    4. 總數 = 60 + 72 + 86.4 = 218.4 本。
    5. 四捨五入至整數,答案是 218 本。
    6. 口述時要清晰說明每日的計算方法和最後的加總。
  • 第二題(面積計算):這是簡單的面積和比較題。
    1. 足球場面積 = 100米 * 55米 = 5500 平方米。
    2. 四個網球場總面積 = 4 * 260平方米 = 1040 平方米。
    3. 面積差 = 5500 - 1040 = 4460 平方米。
    4. 回答時可以說:「足球場的面積比四個網球場的總面積大4460平方米。」

九龍華仁書院 WYK - 5. Individual Presentation

為何這樣問:短講題旨在評估學生的英語口語表達、內容組織、時間管理能力以及對特定議題的看法。題目涵蓋了家庭價值、個人反思和校園參與,都是中學面試的常見題型,能全面地展現學生的思想深度和個性。

應對策略:

  • 選擇題目:選擇你最有信心、最有話可說的題目。如果你與家人關係密切,A是不錯的選擇。如果你有非常特別的學習經歷,B能讓你脫穎而出。如果你充滿創意和領導潛力,C是最佳選擇。
  • 結構 清晰:一分鐘時間很短,演講必須有結構。
    • 開頭 (Introduction): 直接表明你的觀點或主題 (e.g., "I believe family support is very important for a student...")
    • 主體 (Body): 給出一到兩個理由或例子來支持你的觀點 (e.g., "...First, family gives us emotional support... Second, they teach us important values...")
    • 結尾 (Conclusion): 簡單總結,重申你的看法 (e.g., "In conclusion, a loving family is the best foundation for a student's happy growth.")
  • 內容建議 (Topic C): 如果選擇創建新學會,可以結合你的興趣和學校精神。例如:「I would like to create a 'Community Tech Club'. In this club, we would use our knowledge of coding and STEM, which Wah Yan values, to help people in our community. For example, we could teach the elderly how to use smartphones to connect with their families, or design simple websites for small NGOs. This club would truly live out the spirit of being 'Men for and with others' through technology.」
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