Resources on Common Recruitment Examinations (CRE)

 

• Examination matters: http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/exammat/335.html
• Examination purpose and samples: http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/recruit/cre/949.html
  • Examination Format
  • Sample Questions :
    • Use of English
    • Use of Chinese
    • Aptitude Test
    • Basic Law Test (Degree / Professional Grades)
• No past papers.

Guides on Preparing for CRE: http://www.ilc.cuhk.edu.hk/english/resource/CRE/ (from CUHK)

The format of CRE Use of English paper is similar to examinations like TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, SAT & IELTS. Library materials below could serve as useful reference:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), e.g.
  Shanks, J., & Kaplan Educational Centers (Eds.). (2004). Kaplan TOEFL CBT (3rd ed.). New York, N.Y.: Simon & Schuster. (PE1128 .S523 2004)


• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), e.g.
  Bryon, M. (2007). How to pass the GMAT : Unbeatable preparation for success in the graduate management admission test. London ; Philadelphia: Kogan Page.
  HF1118 .B79 2007
  
  Hasik, J. M., Rudnick, S., & Hackney, R. (Eds.). (2008). McGraw-hill's GMAT : Graduate management admission test (2009th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
  HF1118 .H395 2008
  
  Stewart, M. A., & Peterson's (Eds.). (2009). Peterson's master the GMAT 2010 (16th ed.). Lawrenceville, N.J.: Peterson's.
  HF1118 .M39 2009
  
  Stewart, M. A. (2008). Master the GMAT 2009 (15th ed.). Lawrenceville, N.J.: Peterson's.
  HF1118 .M39 2008


• GRE (Graduate Record Examination), e.g.
  Moyer, R. E. (2007). McGraw-hill's conquering GRE/GMAT math. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  QA43 .M868 2007


• SAT (Educational test), e.g.
  Black, C., Anestis, M., & College Hill Coaching (Eds.). (2007). McGraw-hill's SAT (2008th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
  LB2353.57 .B52 2007
  
  Ganai, M., & Gupta, A.,Dr. (Eds.). (2007). SAT-based scalable formal verification solutions. New York: Springer Science+Business Media.
  TK7874.58 .G36 2007eb (e-book)


• IELTS (International English Language Testing System), e.g.
  Cullen, P. (2007). Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate -- and how to avoid them. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  PE1128 .C848 2007
  
  Cullen, P. (2008). Cambridge vocabulary for IELTS with answers : Self-study vocabulary practice. Cambridge England: Cambridge University Press.
  PE1128 .C847 2008
  
  Hopkins, D., & Cullen, P. (Eds.). (2007). Cambridge grammar for IELTS with answers : Self-study grammar reference and practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  PE1112 .H634 2007
  
  Matthews, M., & Salisbury, K. (Eds.). (2007). Focus on skills for IELTS foundation. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
  PE1128 .M34 2007
  
  Moore, J. (2007). Common mistakes at IELTS advanced -- and how to avoid them. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  PE1128 .M667 2007
  
  Wyatt, R. (2008). Check your vocabulary for IELTS. Oxford: Macmillan Education.
  PE1449 .W932 2008
  
  
• Reading Skills for IELTS


• Khubchandani, J., & Zoglauer, f. W. E. (2007). A comprehensive review of foreign exams GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL and IELTS facts (1st ed.). New Delhi: Peepee Publishers and Distributors.
  LC63.3 K58 2007


• English usage & Usage error in English, e.g.
  Batko, A., & NetLibrary, I. (Eds.). (2004). When bad grammar happens to good people : How to avoid common errors in english. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press.
  PE1111 .B385 2004eb (e-book)
  
  Brandon, L. E., & Brandon, K. (Eds.). (2008). Paragraphs and essays : With integrated readings (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.
  PE1439 .B68 2008
  
  Brandon, L. E., & Brandon, K. (Eds.). (2008). Sentences, paragraphs, and beyond : With integrated readings (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.
  PE1441 .B74 2008
  
  Brians, P. (2003). Common errors in english usage. Wilsonville, OR: William James & Co.
  PE1464 .B75 2003
  
  Collins, T. (2009). Correct your english errors : Avoid 99% of the common mistakes made learners of english. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  PE1128 .C69385 2009
  
  First Light Pictures., & Schlessinger Media. (Eds.). (2006). Writing effective paragraphs [videorecording]. Wynnewood, PA: Schlessinger Media.
  PE1408 .W745 v.4 DVD
  
  Folse, K. S., Solomon, E. V., & Clabeaux, D. (Eds.). (2001). From great paragraphs to great essays. Boston, Mass.: Heinle Cengage Learning.
  PE1439 .F653 2001
  
  Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Centre for Professional and Business English (Ed.). (2002). Business english kit for HK executives : Common errors, business writing and social english. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Economic Times.
  PE1115 .B877 2002
  
  Langan, J. (2008). Exploring writing : Sentences and paragraphs (1st ed.). New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill.
  PE1441 .L34 2008
  
  Marsden, B. (2008). 50 common errors : A practical guide for english learners. Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster.
  PE1128 .M3426 2008
  
  Potter, J. (1992). Common business english errors in hong kong. Hong Kong: Longman.
  PE1130.C4 P67 1992


• E-learning programmes (subscribed for PolyU community)

 

Resources from other departments:

• PolyU English Learning Centre: Centre for Independent Language Learning
  http://www2.elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/
  Other resources include Grammar,Grammar SlotMachine & IELTS


• Careers and Placement Services of SAO will have some workshops on dealing with CRE beforehand. (for PolyU students only)
  http://www.polyu.edu.hk/careers/

 

Resources for Use of Chinese:

• 網上語文學習資料庫 (理大): http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.hk/weblearning/index.html
• 語文自學中心中文部 (中大): https://www.ilc.cuhk.edu.hk/EN/CHResources.aspx
• 詞語辨識、病句辨析、成語練習、錯別字練習

 

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Last updated: June 2011