You are on page 1of 36

1

Road to Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination


Paper 4 speaking notes on group interaction ( )
Group Presentation ( ) ( : 10 : 8 )
1.

1
1


2
2


3
5



4
2

2.

1.
2.

Lets get started.


Were going to prepare a handbook of advice for
parents on how to bring up their children.

3.

Today, were here to discuss what to include in

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.

Well, there are a lot of family problems we can


include in the handbook. Lets discuss them
first.

4.

Personally,

think

that

nowadays,

many

parents have to work long hours, for example,


from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. As a result, they overlook
their children. Therefore, we need to point out
that the lack of communication will cause a lot of
5.

family problems.
What do you think?

You are right.


The lack of communication is common in Hong

3.
1.
2.

Kong

and

this

leads

to

lack

of

mutual

understanding or even conflicts between family


3.

members.
However,

think

that

the

quality

of

communication is more important than quantity.


Even if they have opportunities to communicate
with their children, they dont know how to do it
effectively.

It is no use spending hours questioning their


children on their exam results or things they dont
want to talk about. Parents should learn to share

4.

the childrens feelings and other interesting topics.


Do you agree?

4.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

(2001 CE Paper 4 Set 12.1)


Your group wants to organize a karaoke evening for your school. You are now
planning the event.
You may want to talk

when and where the event should take place

about:

what sort of music should be used

how to attract teachers and students to come

how to get the money to organize this event

anything else you think is important

A:

I suggest going to karaoke lounges ( ) like Neway ( )

B:

because there is good and advanced audio equipment. ()


Yes, thats a great point () and we can sing many new songs

C:

there. ()
I agree that the audio system is good and new songs are
available there ( ), but I think that karaoke lounges are not
large enough for us to hold this event. ().
I think the school hall may be a better choice for this event. ().

A:

The PA system is not bad in the hall, right? ()


Shall we invite some pop singers () like Leo Ku or Kay Tse (
) to come because they are very popular in Hong Kong? ()
I believe that if they come to join us, many teachers and
students will come to our karaoke evening. ()

B:

Thats a great idea! () We will also find it interesting to hear


them sing their own songs live (). We may have chances to

C:

take some photos with them too. ()


Right, I know they are popular and I like Leo and Kay as well (
).
But this activity is organized for our schoolmates. ()
The karaoke evening will no longer be meaningful if we invite
singers to come. ()
Perhaps inviting our principal to sing some songs () may be

D:

more meaningful and fun ().


I can see what you mean. ()
But dont forget that Kay is a past student of our school. It is
meaningful to come back to our school. ()
She can show us how successful the past students of our

B:

school are in society. ()


You are right. ()
We can invite her to say some words to encourage our
schoolmates to work hard as well. ()
When students hear her words, they may learn from her. (
)
So, why dont we invite both Kay and our principal to sing some
songs () in the event?
Thats attractive enough!

5.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

Lets get started.


Shall we get started?
Today, were here to discuss + n.
The purpose of our discussion today is to + v.
Today, were going to prepare for a + presentation /
talk / exhibition / booklet / leaflet
Personally, I think that + SVO
I strongly believe that + SVO
In my opinion, + SVO
I suggest that + SVO
It is + important + to + v.
It is + necessary + to + v.
It is + feasible + to + v.
It is + interesting + to + v.
SVO + because + SVO
SVO + since + SVO
SVO + as + SVO
The reason is that + SVO
For example, + SVO
SVO + like + n.
SVO + such as + n.
If + SVO, + SVO
When + SVO, + SVO
Do you agree?
What do you think?
Whats your opinion?
Do you think it is a good idea?
I agree with you.
Thats a great idea.
Youre right.
I agree that + SVO
I agree with you that + SVO, but I believe that +
SVO
I can see what you mean, but + SVO
Sorry, but I dont agree with you.
Im afraid I cant agree with you.
I dont think so.
I dont think its a good idea.

12.

13.
14.
15.
16.

It seems that we have discussed a lot of ideas about A,


such as.
Lets move on to discuss + n.
Now, shall we discuss + n.?
Sorry to interrupt, but I would like to say something.
Could you explain your point?
Excuse me, could you explain that again please?
As Mr. Chan said earlier, + SVO
Concerning + n., I have something more to say.
Shall we conclude our discussion now?

As we all know, + SVO

n. + enables us + to + v.
...
n. + lets us + + v.
...
n. + makes us + + adj.
...
In fact, + SVO

SVO. + Also, + SVO.

Although + SVO, + SVO.

Nowadays, + SVO

By + SVO, + we can + v.

SVO. + Instead, + SVO.

In some cases, + SVO.

It seems to me that + SVO

n. + helps us + to + v.

n. + makes us + + v.
...
For me, I hope that + SVO

SVO. + In contrast, + SVO.

Worse still, + SVO

SVO + but + SVO

Through + SVO, + we can + v.

This seriously affects + n.

SVO. + As a result, + SVO.

6.
study abroad

organize immersion

organize exchange

programmes

programmes

organize language

organize Putonghua

organize English courses

courses

courses

arrange for visits to

design webpage

have part-time jobs

museums

organize workshops

organize seminars

organize an open day

help the homeless

help the elderly

help the disabled

help the orphans

organize a campaign

organize a walkathon

organize a fun fair

organize a carnival

organize a talent show

organize picnics

organize camps

organize karaoke

evenings

organize a singing contest

organize a song-writing

OK
organize a dancing

competition

competition

organize a cooking

organize leadership

hiking

competition

training camps

rock climbing

organize sports clubs

organize swimming

courses

gymnastics

basketball

football

badminton

tennis

jogging

organize a drama

organize a debating

organize a Christmas

competition

competition

party

7.
enhance our public

enhance our

enhance our problem-

speaking skills

communication skills

solving skills

enhance our interpersonal

enhance our logical

enhance our critical

skills

thinking skills

thinking skills

enhance our organizational enhance our leadership

enhance our language

skills

skills

skills

boost our confidence

improve our health

increase our sense of

belonging to the school

increase our civic

explore our potential

explore our creativity

awareness

broaden our horizons

relax ourselves

8.

produce and show

produce and show flash

show video clips from

powerpoint slides

movies

Youtube

have a humorous

Youtube

have interaction with the

demonstrate pictures

presentation and tell

audience

and photos

jokes

demonstrate bar charts

show cartoons

distribute leaflets to

and pie charts

students

make case studies

produce a short drama

make our messages

make our presentation

draw the attention of

more concise

more interesting and

students

entertaining

make students laugh

encourage students to

Students can learn a lot.

participate actively

Students can have fun.

save time

attract students

make the presentation

make it easier for

more convincing

students

to understand

9.
A.
spend money on sthg

allocate resources on sthg

provide financial

assistance for sbdy

provide subsidies for sbdy

provide counseling

cooperate with sbdy

services for sbdy

set up laws

step up law enforcement

B.
strengthen education

organize more public

put up more commercials

about sthg

campaigns

step up publicity

increase communication

distribute leaflets to the

with the public

public

organize talks in schools

promote sthg on the

10

Internet

10.

1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.

important ()
meaningful ()
challenging ()
useful ()
necessary ()
effective ()
effective ()
time-consuming ()
cheap ()
easy ()
fun / interesting ()
feasible ()
fashionable / trendy ()
positive ()
attractive ()
charming ()
exciting ()
safe ()
common ()
popular ()
enough / sufficient ()
modern ()
healthy ()

11.
1.

useless ()

expensive ()
difficult ()
boring ()
out-dated ()
negative ()

dangerous ()

insufficient ()
traditional ()
unhealthy ()

11

DSE Sample Paper Sample 1


A question of privacy
Members of the media often complain that the government limits their freedom
of expression, though many members of the public feel there is nothing wrong
with this. Some years ago, photographs of Twins singer Gillian Chung Yan-tung
were published by a local magazine, Easy Finder, and they caused a real storm.
The photographs were taken with a hidden camera as she was changing
costumes backstage. Many people were upset by this and demanded that press
freedom be restricted. The Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild condemned the
incident, and insisted the government amend the law and punish the
magazines owners.
Some people thought the whole episode had been exaggerated, but people
buy these magazines for exactly this kind of shocking content so its the
market itself that demands such pictures, explained retired editor John Peters.
Mike Chau
Your group wants to write a letter to the editor of the newspaper responding to
the points made by Mike Chau. Discuss with your group what to include in your
letter in response to this article. You may want to talk about:
-

whether the media have too much freedom

whether famous people should have their privacy protected

why people like to read magazines for their shocking content and gossip

1
2

whether
why

DSE Practice Paper 1.1


Teens far too materialistic
I think that todays teenagers have a very casual attitude towards material
possessions. From the time they are born, they get what they want, even
things that are not necessary. And yet they keep demanding more from their
parents. It makes no sense to buy things without thinking about the price.
Whats more, youngsters are easily affected by their peers. If their friends have
something new and trendy, they will also want to have it. But they do not
consider whether they really need it. Parents should not buy their children too
many items that they do not really need. And they should teach them to
treasure what they have. They have to set a good example. Young people need
to exercise self-control.
Y.L.

12

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:
-

whether teenagers are materialistic

whether teenagers are easily affected by their peers

how young children should be educated not to be materialistic

anything else you think is important

1
2

whether
how sbdy should be educated

13

2. /
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:
-

why some teenagers like body art such as tattooing and nose
piercing

the medical dangers of body art

how Hong Kong society views people with tattoos and their bodies
pierced

anything else you think is important

1
2
3
4

advantages and disadvantages


why sbdy like
dangers
how Kong Kong society views

14

3. /
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:
-

why Hong Kong people tend to work long hours

the health and social problems that can be caused by long working
hours

things that people can do to avoid work addiction

anything else you think is important

1
2
3

why
the health and social problems
things that people can do to
avoid

()

15

4.
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

1
2
3

which activity would be best


how the event could be promoted
what other events the club could
organize in the future

16

5. +
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:

why the dolphins should be better protected

how the threat to the dolphins can be highlighted to the public

whether protecting dolphins habitats is more important than the


development of infrastructure

anything else you think is important

1
2

why
how sthg can be highlighted to the

public
whether A is more important than B

A B

17

6.
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:

the different kinds of cuisines in Hong Kong

the characteristics of a good restaurant

what a good restaurant review should include

1
2
3

different kinds of
the characteristics of
what . should include

18

7.
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:

any interesting English lessons youve had in school

any English lessons youve had in school that were not


enjoyable

advantages or disadvantages of using video games in English


lessons

anything else you think is important

any interesting English lessons

youve had
any English lessons that were not

enjoyable
advantages or disadvantages

8.
DSE 2013 3.1
Below is an extract from a local lifestyle magazine.

19

Unusual activities to keep fit in Hong Kong


Photo racing
The Hong Kong Photography Club turns photography into exercise. Once a month,
it organizes a photography race event. In teams of two, the challenge is to take
five photographs under four different themes over a seven-hour period, explains
club founder Miranda Legg. Because the themes for each photo are random and
must be picked up at the home base one-by-one, it means a lot of running around
town while carrying a heavy camera. By the end, youll be fit and have a
collection of great photos around the city.
Household chores
Not that we need studies to tell us this, but a UK study last year showed that
doing your own chores thats vacuuming, laundry, sweeping the floor, taking out
the trash can result in up to 50,000 calories burned per year (playing tennis
once a week burns only 26,000 per year).
Lion dancing
The art of lion dancing is an exciting, exhausting, leisure activity. So get a good
workout and pick up a kung fu move or two by taking a lion dancing training
course courtesy of the Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dancing
Association.
You are organizing a Health Awareness Fun Day for your school. You have to
choose an unusual activity to help promote exercise. You may want to talk
about:

which of the activities in the extract above would be most suitable for a
Health Awareness Fun Day

possible problems when organizing the Fun Day

other unusual activities to include in the Fun Day

anything else you think is important

1
2

You have to choose an activity


which of the activities above would be most

3
4

suitable
possible problems when organizing
other unusual activities

9.
DSE 2013 4.1
Below is an extract from an online article about cruel foods:

20

Are we cruel to our food?


By the time that cheeseburger arrives on your plate, its hard to think about
anything but how tasty
itll be. But when you trace the origins of each ingredient the beef, the fried egg,
the yummy bacon some uncomfortable truths emerge. Below are three examples
of the cruelest foods you can eat.
Lobsters
Sharks fin soup
Goose liver
A recent study reveals This soup is made with The
French
make
a
that, contrary to previous fins that are sliced off delicacy called foie gras
thinking,
lobsters
and sharks in open water. The which is goose liver that
crabs can feel pain and shark is then tossed back tastes very creamy. The
show signs of stress. into the water, leaving creaminess comes from
Lobsters
are
usually the animal to drown or the goose being forced to
boiled alive, and some bleed to death. Many of eat large amounts of corn
Japanese
restaurants the fins served come from which is pushed down its
even serve live lobster endangered
shark throat through a long
sashimi where you can species.
More
status metal tube. After a month
choose your lobster from symbol than nutritious, of
force-feeding,
the
a tank and it appears on sharks fin soup is a animal is killed and its
your plate in seconds, slit popular
gourmet
dish unnaturally enlarged liver
down the middle and throughout Asia.
is served.
squirming.

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

arguments for the motion


arguments against the motions

anything else you think is important

1
2

what to include in your debate


some foods that come from animals which
are cruelly treated
arguments for the motion
arguments against the motions

10.
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

21

Too much work to do


around the house? Got a
kid or two to keep an eye
on? This gadget lets
users keep track of their
kids and get on with
cleaning up!

Cooler
Nice and simple attach
the mini-fan to your
chopsticks
and
start
eating your food will
never be too hot again!

Getting wet because of a


small umbrella is now a
thing of the past. Behold,
the Full Body Umbrella,
an umbrella conjoined
with a lengthy plastic
sheet.

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 the aims of your society will be

what will make your society different from the other clubs

which of the above inventions you would use to promote your


society

anything else you think is important

1
2
3

the aims of your society


what will make your society different
which of the above inventions you would

use to promote your society

22

12.
1.
whether

if

2.
why
why it is necessary

reasons
factor

causes

3.
advantages

benefits

beneficial

effectiveness

positive aspects

pros and cons

disadvantages

drawbacks

threat

danger

problems

negative effects

adverse effects

challenges

difficulties

risk

struggle

negative aspects

affect

influence

4.
characteristics

what sthg should

criteria

include

5.
how Hong Kong society

how people of different

views

generations view

23

6.
what people prefer

7.
how

things that sbdy can do

solution

how people cope with

to avoid
what action should be

what advice you would

taken

give

way

24

8.
the arguments for the
motion

the arguments against

how to organize and

the motion

present your arguments

how you will argue

against the other teams


ideas

9.
aims

what will make your

which of the above you

society different

would use to promote

your society

10.
how to balance A and B

whether A is more

differences

important than B A

B
similarities

25

11. /
how you will produce the

what activities

how the activities could

handbook

activities the school can

benefit

organize
reasons for choosing the

how much it costs

where you will stay

activities
what you can learn

safety issues

where and when to hold

what singers and group

what important people to how you can raise

to invite

invite

money

how to get the money

location / venue

ways of getting there

how to attract sbdy to

come

sthg people would be

how you could get

whether you could

interested in

information

recommend the above

activity

which activity would be

how the event could be

what other events could

best

promoted

be organized in the

future

what students can do to

how sthg can be

whether the activity is

become involved

highlighted to the public

the best way

26

what additional

what other events you

how ones ability can be

activities

would like to see

trained

could be introduced

activities that can be

how to get support

how to encourage

included

how to make sthg

which of the activities

possible problems when

attractive

would be most suitable

organizing the activity

in the brochure

what other information

why sthg is a suitable

what to include in the

to include in the project

topic

proposal

which topic to include in

what information from

what ideas from the

the

the survey

article

class blog

12.

how to present things


in a fun and humorous
way

27

13.
skills

knowledge

suitable

learn

available

peoples attitude

what sort of

/
serious

worsen

what kind of

celebrate

traditional

updated

environmental-friendly

popular

useful

interesting

memorable

tips

other kinds of

strange

unusual

crimes

relationship

human

other kinds

urban development

heritage preservation

preserve / protect

different kinds of

enjoyable

culture

experience

demand

complaints

fair

important

consider

place importance

peer pressure

popular beliefs

ideal

ban

rule

behaviour

festival

motivate

14.

28

1.

education reform

2.

effective learning

29

3.

overseas studies

4.

choosing an ideal school

5.

the relationship between students

6.

the relationship between parents

7.

and teachers
family problems

8.

and children
declining birth rate

9.

problems among teenagers

10. problems among old people

11. youth crime

12. gambling

13. violence

14. popular pastimes among

teenagers

15. EQ training

16. leadership training

17. materialism

18. environmental problems

19. health problems

20. sports

21. Olympic Games

22. physical appearance

23. tourism

24. heritage preservation

25. local culture

26. festivals

27. mass media

28. privacy invasion

29. technological development

30. the Internet

31. discrimination

32. human rights

33. pets

34. idols

35. celebrities

36. globalization

30

15.
a. effective learning()
Learning environment

quiet ()

comfortable ()

study at home ()

study in the bedroom ()

study in a public public library (

Learning modes

)
study alone ()

form a study group ()

Learning tools

attend tutorial classes ()


browse the Internet ()

borrow books from the library (


)

read newspapers and magazines (

Learning skills

)
set a timetable ()

improve time management (


)

use critical thinking skills (


)

language skills ()

31

b. exchange programme ()
Features

study abroad ()

Benefits

travel around the country ()


improve our English ()

broaden our horizons ()

widen our social circle ()

make new friends ()

learn more about other cultures (

take part in a lot of activities (


)

Problems

learn to become independent ()

try different food ()


adapt to the new environment (

face cultural shock ()

expensive

become homesick ()

exercise regularly and keep fit (

c. Health issues ()
Prevent diseases

maintain good hygiene ()

have a balanced diet ()

have enough rest ()

avoid too much stress ()

wash hands ()

cover mouth and nose when we are


coughing or sneezing (
)

d. Protecting the environment ()


Environmental problems

air pollution ()

32

water pollution ()

noise pollution ()

land pollution ()

Causes

global warming ()
littering ()

use too many plastic bags ()

power generation ()

too many vehicles ()

cutting trees ()
raise peoples awareness of the

Solution

problem ()

educate students at school ()

educate the public through the mass


media ()

buy environmentally-friendly products


()

use public transport ()

recycle rubbish ()

33

e. Student suicide ()
Causes

poor exam results ()

have no friends to talk with (


)

bullying ()

have conflicts with parents (


)

Feelings

break up a relationship ()
stressed ()

bad-tempered ()

unhappy ()

depressed ()

Solution

hopeless ()
learn social skills ()

widen social circle ()

cultivate a positive attitude towards life


()

learn to be more optimistic ()

participate in different activities (


)

set goals in life ()

34

f. Physical appearance ()
Physical appearance

fat ()

obese ()

thin ()

slim ()

handsome ()

beautiful ()

attractive ()

ugly ()

trendy ()

Problems

fashionable ()
have low self-esteem ()

isolated ()

depressed ()

helpless ()

have negative attitude towards life (

Inner beauty

)
polite ()

humble ()

responsible ()

optimistic ()

hardworking ()

honest ()

confident ()

35

g. Tourism ()
Attractions

shopping paradise ()

international city ()

shopping malls ()

theme parks ()

restaurants ()

temples ()

the Peak ()

Victoria Harbour ()

ecotourism ()

clock tower ()

Wong Tai Sin Temple ()

Big Buddha ()

Ocean Park ()

Disneyland ()

Wetland Park ()

h. Teenage problems ()
Inconsiderate behaviour

speak loudly on the mobile phone (


)

eat on MTR trains ()

obsessed with smartphones (

36

do not let the elderly have seats (

Juvenile delinquency

)
vandalism ()

bullying ()

fighting ()

shoplifting ()

drug-taking ()

triad activities ()
chat loudly in the lessons (

Disciplinary problems at
school

sleeping in the lessons ()

say foul language ()

lack motivation to learn ()

cheat in tests and exams ()

smoking ()

Punishment

do not respect the teachers ()


are detained ()

are kicked out of the school ()

call the police ()

are sent to jail ()

You might also like