Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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the handbook.
As we all know, many parents and children
ignore family relationships and parents spend little
time talking to their children. A lot of family
problems may arise.
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study abroad
organize immersion
organize exchange
programmes
programmes
organize language
organize Putonghua
courses
courses
design webpage
museums
organize workshops
organize seminars
organize a campaign
organize a walkathon
organize a carnival
organize picnics
organize camps
organize karaoke
evenings
organize a song-writing
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organize a dancing
competition
competition
organize a cooking
organize leadership
hiking
competition
training camps
rock climbing
organize swimming
courses
gymnastics
basketball
football
badminton
tennis
jogging
organize a drama
organize a debating
organize a Christmas
competition
competition
party
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enhance our public
enhance our
speaking skills
communication skills
solving skills
skills
thinking skills
thinking skills
skills
skills
skills
awareness
relax ourselves
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powerpoint slides
movies
Youtube
have a humorous
Youtube
demonstrate pictures
audience
and photos
jokes
show cartoons
distribute leaflets to
students
more concise
students
entertaining
encourage students to
participate actively
save time
attract students
more convincing
students
to understand
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spend money on sthg
provide financial
provide counseling
set up laws
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strengthen education
about sthg
campaigns
step up publicity
increase communication
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why people like to read magazines for their shocking content and gossip
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Your group wants to write a letter to the editor of the newspaper responding to
the points made by Y.L. Discuss with your group what to include in your letter.
You may want to talk about:
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how sbdy should be educated
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DSE Sample Paper Sample 2
Body art expresses individuality
More and more teenagers are turning to different forms of body art, such as
tattooing and nose piercing, to establish their personal identity and look
different. One of the main reasons young people decide to modify their bodies
is to look cook. Teenagers want to express their individuality and have a strong
desire to stand out from the crowd. This gives them a sense of uniqueness that
makes them different from everyone else.
19-year-old James Keen is a typical example. He is one of the first in Hong Kong
to have had the tip of his tongue split into two. When I first saw it in some teen
magazines, I thought tongue-splitting was the most beautiful thing Id seen in
my life, says James. Most of his friends do not know that he has had his tongue
split unless he shows it to them. When asked how he felt about the splitting
process, James said it did cause some pain for about a week, especially when
he ate, but he believed it was worthwhile. Piercing of the ears, nose and lips is
just too common. I wanted something different.
Your group wants to write an article for your school magazine about the
advantages and disadvantages of body modification. Discuss with your
group what to include in your article. You may want to talk about:
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why some teenagers like body art such as tattooing and nose
piercing
how Hong Kong society views people with tattoos and their bodies
pierced
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DSE Sample Paper Sample 3
The Respectable Addiction
People in Hong Kong are famous for working long hours. However, it is now
recognized that obsession with work can be an addiction. In Japan, it is called
death by overwork and it is estimated to cause 1,000 deaths per year. In the
USA, it is known as the respectable addiction.
Addiction to work is not the same as working hard or putting in long hours.
Hardworking people generally have some balance in their lives. They spend a
lot of time at work, but also set aside time for their hobbies, such as playing
sports. However, work addicts think about work even when they are playing
sports. The obsession with work is total. It prevents them from maintaining
healthy relationships and outside interests. Work addicts neglect their health
and ignore their friends and family. They avoid going on holiday so they dont
have to miss work, and even if they do go on holiday, they still think about
work.
Often, work addicts only realize they have a problem when something terrible
happens, for example, when their health completely fails or they start having
family problems.
You want to prepare a presentation on work addiction for a group of young
people who will soon be starting their first job. Discuss with your group
what you will include in the presentation. You may want to talk about:
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the health and social problems that can be caused by long working
hours
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the health and social problems
things that people can do to
avoid
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DSE 2012 3.3
The activities below appeared in a local food magazine:
Sushi 101 workshop
One-day sushi workshop taught by executive Sushi Chef, Hiroshi Nagashima.
Learn how to make your own rolls and eat what you create! All materials are
included.
- Lecture: history of sushi and how to make sushi rice
- Demonstration: cutting and decorating rolls
- Hands-on-practice: basic rolls & special rolls
- Tasting time!
The world of Japanese food decoration
Japanese food is renowned for its elegant presentation. Acclaimed chef Hiroshi
Nagashima will show you more than 60 garnishes for home parties and give
you insider tips for successful presentation. Most are simple enough to master
in seconds, although a handful will challenge your skills.
Night out in a sushi bar
The sushi conveyor belt is far from monotonous and the conveyor belt sushi
bar is a great way to host a party. Sushi, cocktails or other delicacies are placed
on the conveyor belt while guests feast their eyes on all those culinary delights
passing by.
You are members of a Japanese Cookery Club. You group wants to organize a
welcoming event for new members. You may want to talk about:
which activity would be best for attracting new members
how the event could be promoted
what other events the club could organize in the future
anything else you think is important
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DSE 2012 5.2
The article below appeared on a conservation website:
Dolphins under threat
Experts warn that building a third runway at Chek Lap Kok Airport will pose a
serious risk to the ever-decreasing population of Chinese white dolphins. Since
1997, 135 white dolphins have died. Nobody really knows what will happen to
the remaining 200 dolphins in Hong Kong waters, if the planned development
goes ahead. This is mainly due to the fact that the remains of the dead
dolphins are generally in such poor condition that it has been impossible to
work out what caused their death. Possible reasons are collisions with sea
traffic, pollution and disease.
Reclamation would increase the size of the airport by another 50 percent and
would be in an area inhabited by the dolphins. Along with other infrastructure
projects, such as the construction of the bridge linking Hong Kong to Macau,
many people believe the dolphins survival can only happen if major
conservation measures are adopted.
Your group are members of the Dolphin Conservation Society. You want to raise
public awareness about the impact of economic development on the survival of
the Chinese white dolphin. You may want to talk about:
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how sthg can be highlighted to the
public
whether A is more important than B
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DSE 2012 6.1
Below is a review of a restaurant in Hong Kong:
El Torico
Although El Torico is a well-known Spanish restaurant in Tai Koo, we had not
reviewed it before. After finally trying their food though, we felt like we hadnt
been missing out on much. The place itself is quite pleasant, with colourful and
welcoming Spanish decoration. We sat down and ordered a couple of items
from their menu for dinner.
The prawns with garlic and chili came nicely cooked, tender and juicy. The
Iberico ham, though a small portion (15 grams) and a bit too soft, was only
passable. Their mushroom and spinach was too creamy. Our main course was
their signature paella (rice). We werent expecting too much given its price
($128 for two people), but we were still disappointed at the limited ingredients
(a count-on-your-fingers amount of clams, prawns and chopped sausage) and
the dry rice!
Along with its poor service, almost everything at El Torico screamed below
average. We are not very keen on going there for food again.
Verdict: 2 out of 5 stars
Your group is doing a project on restaurants in Hong Kong. Your group has
to write reviews of different restaurants. You may want to talk about:
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the characteristics of
what . should include
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DSE 2012 6.3
Below is a newspaper article about an English teachers innovative
teaching methods:
Teaching English via video games
An English teacher in Malaysia has been teaching English through the method
he knows best video games. He strongly believes that video games change
the way students learn the language. Video games are packed with action and
rich graphics. There are also words and phrases used in the games which I
believe can be learnt by students, he said.
He found that using animation, songs and Internet material in his classroom
was really effective in capturing the students attention, enhancing their
interest and improving their English. I found that it is easier to teach students
using pop culture and technology, which can help to bridge the gap between
the teacher and student, he added.
He himself enjoys playing video games, including simulation and role-playing
games, for up to four hours a day. People always assume that playing video
games is bad for you, but I believe in keeping a balance between work and
play, he says.
Your group has to write a blog about English lessons in Hong Kong. Discuss
with your group what to include in your blog. You may want to talk about:
youve had
any English lessons that were not
enjoyable
advantages or disadvantages
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DSE 2013 3.1
Below is an extract from a local lifestyle magazine.
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which of the activities in the extract above would be most suitable for a
Health Awareness Fun Day
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suitable
possible problems when organizing
other unusual activities
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DSE 2013 4.1
Below is an extract from an online article about cruel foods:
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Your group has to prepare for a debate in class on the motion We should NOT eat
food from animals that were cruelly treated. Discuss with your group what to
include in your debate. You may want to talk about:
some foods that come from animals which are cruelly treated
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DSE 2013 10.1
Below is an extract from a website:
Chindogu: Weird and Useless Japanese Inventions
The Japanese term Chindogu (literally unusual tool) describes any invention
which is so strange that you forget about its actual usefulness. So popular was
this idea that Kenji Kawakami, who coined the term, founded the international
Chindogu Society. Defining a particular gadget as Chindogu-worthy is harder
than it looks. The Chindogu Society dictates several core rules which must apply
to the said invention. It must be useless and it must be real and not just a
concept. Furthermore, a Chindogu should be designed for daily use.
The Baby Mop
Chopstick
Noodle Full Body Umbrella
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Cooler
Nice and simple attach
the mini-fan to your
chopsticks
and
start
eating your food will
never be too hot again!
Your school is holding a Society Day to introduce clubs to students. Your group
wants to set up a Chindogu Society. You may want to talk about:
what will make your society different from the other clubs
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why it is necessary
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how Hong Kong society
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invite
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location / venue
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heritage preservation
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family problems
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12. gambling
13. violence
teenagers
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31. discrimination
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a. effective learning()
Learning environment
quiet ()
comfortable ()
study at home ()
Learning modes
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study alone ()
Learning tools
Learning skills
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set a timetable ()
language skills ()
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b. exchange programme ()
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study abroad ()
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Prevent diseases
wash hands ()
air pollution ()
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noise pollution ()
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littering ()
power generation ()
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e. Student suicide ()
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bullying ()
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unhappy ()
depressed ()
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hopeless ()
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f. Physical appearance ()
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obese ()
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handsome ()
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attractive ()
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international city ()
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theme parks ()
restaurants ()
temples ()
the Peak ()
Victoria Harbour ()
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clock tower ()
Big Buddha ()
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Disneyland ()
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Punishment