2013-DSE
LS
PAPER 2
HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2013
LIBERAL STUDIES PAPER2
11:15 am – 12:30 pm (1¼hours)
This paper must be answered in English
(1) This paper consists of three questions. Answer ONE question only
(2) Write your answers in the Answer Book provided. Answers written in this Question Paper will NOT be marked.
(3) Candidates are reminded that this subject emphasises the ab由ty to present and support points of view in aclear, concise and logica丨manner, rather than the ab山ty to recall facts.
Not to betaken away before the end of the examination session
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Extended response questions
Answer one question only.
I. Consider the following source:
The daily quantity of municipal solid waste (including domestic, commercial and industrial
solid waste) being dumped into Hong Kong’s three strategic landfills stands at 9 100
tonnes, which is enough to fill up three Olympic-sized swimming pools. In view of the
tremendous demand for landfill space, the Hong Kong government proposed a municipal
solid waste charging scheme in January 2012. The objective of the scheme is to create an
economic incentive* to achieve waste reduction. The government said it would kickstart a
consultation process through which the entire community could come to abroad consensus
on the issue of charging for municipal solid waste.
A survey conducted by a green group on 1 007 Hong Kong residents found that 52% of
respondents were in favour of paying for waste disposal according to the amount generated
However, one-third opposed it. Some restaurant owners had reservations about the scheme
and suggested that other incentives should be offered. The green group commented that the
success of the plastic bag levy scheme indicated that economic incentives would be
effective in tackling the problem of solid waste in HongKong
*An economic incentive is a cost or benefit that motivates a decision or action by consumers or producers.
(a) What would be the difficulties for the HongKong government in achieving, through consultation, abroad consensus among citizens on the issue of the municipal waste charging scheme? Explain your answer. (8 marks)
(b) Do you think that providing economic incentives is the most effective way to achieve solid waste
reduction in HongKong? Justify your view. (12 marks)
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2. Consider the following sources:
Photograph A : HongKong people participating in
the June Fourth Candlelight Vigil in the Victoria Park in 2012
Photograph C : HongKong people donating money for the Sichuan earthquake disaster relief in 2008
Photograph B : Hong Kong people landing on
Diaoyu Islands on 15 August 2012
(a) What do you think are the factors motivating Hong Kong people to participate in some major events concerning the nation, such as those shown in the above photographs? Explain your answer. (8 marks)
(b) ‘Hong Kong people’s participation in major events concerning the nation will enhance their national identity. ‘ To what extent do you agree with this view? Explain your answer.
(12 marks)
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3. Consider the following source:
An extract from a newspaper report dated 2 June 2012
| In the last 20 years, China has achieved much in the field of sustainable development.
China has carried out ecological improvement works on an unprecedented scale, implementing a series ofmc1;j or ecological projects, including the protection ofnatural forests, returning farmland to forests and returning land from ranching to natural grassland. In 20 years, a total of 925 million acres of woodland has been planted, and desertification, which was once increasing, has been reduced. Since 2005, China’s energy consumption per unit of GDP has dropped by 21%, while the total sulfur dioxide emissions have decreased by 16%.
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However, sustainable development in China is st」II facing acute challenges. China is facing the dual pressures of accelerating economic development and the need for environmental protection.
It is still a developing country and the level of productivity is not high. Accelerating economic development remains an important task. However, the emissions ofmajor pollutants continue to exceed the capacity ofthe environment to deal with them. To ensure economic development without damaging the environment is an important challenge to China
(a) How may sustainable development help to improve people’s quality oflife in China? Explain
your answer. (8 marks)
(b) ‘In view of the current development of China, economic development should take priority over
environmental protection.’ Do you agree with this view? Explain your answer. (12 marks)
END OF PAPER
Sources of materials used in this paper will be acknowledged in the Examination Report and Question Papers published by the HongKong Examinations and Assessment Authority at a later stage
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