1. Primary Longman Elect
6B Chapter 3
Text Type
Event programmes

2. Event programmes
When events are long and have a lot of different parts we usually get an event programme.

3. They give general information.
Date
Place
Event programmes are given to the audience, guests and participants at events.

4. And extra information about each part of the event.
Time
Person responsible

5. The information is detailed with names of speakers, types of prizes, etc.

6. Notice that inside the brackets after names we can find the person’s position or job.
Italic letters show this is the name of the musical.

7. A welcome speech comes at the start to greet people.
A closing speech comes at the end to thank people for coming.

8. Event programmes are like timetables
Event programmes are like timetables. They both show times and activities.
Sunny School 3B Timetable
However, timetables are simpler with more basic information.

9. Which activity happens at 10:30?
Like timetables, we can quickly check information.

10. Which activity happens at 11:35?
We can use the start time of this activity and the next activity to find the answer.

11. Does Connie Wong have a son or daughter at Bluebell Primary School?
Yes, she is a member of the Parent–Teacher association.

12. Practice
Let’s look at another example.

13. Notice that here the welcome speech is part of the opening ceremony.
Hong Kong Island
Primary Schools Speech Festival
Date: 19th December Venue: Western Primary School Hall
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Presented by Guest of Honour:
Mr Ronnie Chow [University of Hong Kong]
9:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P1 – P3
Judges: Sammy Cheung [Western Primary School Principal]
Sandy Kwok [Hong Kong Education Board]
10:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P4 – P6
Judges: Uma Wong [Teacher of the Year 2009]
Winston Pang [Western Primary School Vice-Principal]
11:00 a.m. Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Choral Speaking P1 – P3
12:30 p.m. Choral Speaking P4 – P6
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Prize presentation by Guest of Honour [Mr Ronnie Chow]
1:45 p.m. Closing Speech
Solo means one person and choral means a group of people.

14. What event is this event programme for?
Hong Kong Island
Primary Schools Speech Festival
Date: 19th December Venue: Western Primary School Hall
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Presented by Guest of Honour:
Mr Ronnie Chow [University of Hong Kong]
9:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P1 – P3
Judges: Sammy Cheung [Western Primary School Principal]
Sandy Kwok [Hong Kong Education Board]
10:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P4 – P6
Judges: Uma Wong [Teacher of the Year 2009]
Winston Pang [Western Primary School Vice-Principal]
11:00 a.m. Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Choral Speaking P1 – P3
12:30 p.m. Choral Speaking P4 – P6
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Prize presentation by Guest of Honour [Mr Ronnie Chow]
1:45 p.m. Closing Speech
What event is this event programme for?
A speech festival.

15. Will schools in Tsim Sha Tsui be taking part?
Hong Kong Island
Primary Schools Speech Festival
Date: 19th December Venue: Western Primary School Hall
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Presented by Guest of Honour:
Mr Ronnie Chow [University of Hong Kong]
9:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P1 – P3
Judges: Sammy Cheung [Western Primary School Principal]
Sandy Kwok [Hong Kong Education Board]
10:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P4 – P6
Judges: Uma Wong [Teacher of the Year 2009]
Winston Pang [Western Primary School Vice-Principal]
11:00 a.m. Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Choral Speaking P1 – P3
12:30 p.m. Choral Speaking P4 – P6
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Prize presentation by Guest of Honour [Mr Ronnie Chow]
1:45 p.m. Closing Speech
Will schools in Tsim Sha Tsui be taking part?
No, this is the Hong Kong Island Speech Festival.

16. Yes, refreshments means there is a break in which drinks are served.
Hong Kong Island
Primary Schools Speech Festival
Date: 19th December Venue: Western Primary School Hall
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Presented by Guest of Honour:
Mr Ronnie Chow [University of Hong Kong]
9:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P1 – P3
Judges: Sammy Cheung [Western Primary School Principal]
Sandy Kwok [Hong Kong Education Board]
10:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P4 – P6
Judges: Uma Wong [Teacher of the Year 2009]
Winston Pang [Western Primary School Vice-Principal]
11:00 a.m. Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Choral Speaking P1 – P3
12:30 p.m. Choral Speaking P4 – P6
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Prize presentation by Guest of Honour [Mr Ronnie Chow]
1:45 p.m. Closing Speech
Is there a break?
Yes, refreshments means there is a break in which drinks are served.

17. What happens at 13:40? The awards ceremony. Hong Kong Island
Primary Schools Speech Festival
Date: 19th December Venue: Western Primary School Hall
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Presented by Guest of Honour:
Mr Ronnie Chow [University of Hong Kong]
9:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P1 – P3
Judges: Sammy Cheung [Western Primary School Principal]
Sandy Kwok [Hong Kong Education Board]
10:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P4 – P6
Judges: Uma Wong [Teacher of the Year 2009]
Winston Pang [Western Primary School Vice-Principal]
11:00 a.m. Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Choral Speaking P1 – P3
12:30 p.m. Choral Speaking P4 – P6
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Prize presentation by Guest of Honour [Mr Ronnie Chow]
1:45 p.m. Closing Speech
What happens at 13:40?
The awards ceremony.

18. Hong Kong Island
Primary Schools Speech Festival
Date: 19th December Venue: Western Primary School Hall
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Presented by Guest of Honour:
Mr Ronnie Chow [University of Hong Kong]
9:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P1 – P3
Judges: Sammy Cheung [Western Primary School Principal]
Sandy Kwok [Hong Kong Education Board]
10:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P4 – P6
Judges: Uma Wong [Teacher of the Year 2009]
Winston Pang [Western Primary School Vice-Principal]
11:00 a.m. Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Choral Speaking P1 – P3
12:30 p.m. Choral Speaking P4 – P6
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Prize presentation by Guest of Honour [Mr Ronnie Chow]
1:45 p.m. Closing Speech
Mike is in Primary 6. He and his friends have entered the competition together. What time will they compete?
They will compete at 12:30.

19. At what time will Sandy Kwok thank people for coming?
Hong Kong Island
Primary Schools Speech Festival
Date: 19th December Venue: Western Primary School Hall
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony Presented by Guest of Honour:
Mr Ronnie Chow [University of Hong Kong]
9:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P1 – P3
Judges: Sammy Cheung [Western Primary School Principal]
Sandy Kwok [Hong Kong Education Board]
10:30 a.m. Solo Speaking P4 – P6
Judges: Uma Wong [Teacher of the Year 2009]
Winston Pang [Western Primary School Vice-Principal]
11:00 a.m. Refreshments
11:30 a.m. Choral Speaking P1 – P3
12:30 p.m. Choral Speaking P4 – P6
1:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Prize presentation by Guest of Honour [Mr Ronnie Chow]
1:45 p.m. Closing Speech
At what time will Sandy Kwok thank people for coming?
She will thank people during the closing speech at 1:45.

20. The End