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HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2013
PRACTICE PAPER
LIBERAL STUDIES PAPER 1
(2 hours)
This paper must be answered in English
(1) This paper consists of three questions. Answer ALL questions.
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(6) No extra time will be given to candidates for sticking on the barcode labels or filling in the question number boxes after the ‘Time is up’ announcement.
(7) Candidates are reminded that this subject emphasises the ability to present and support points of view in a clear, concise and logical manner, rather than the ability to recall facts.
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Data-response Questions
1. Consider the following sources:
Source A
| An idling engine ban came into force in Hong Kong on 15 December 2011. It stipulates a fine of HK$320 for drivers leaving an engine switched on for more than three minutes in total within an hour after the vehicle is brought to a halt.
Some news reporters conducted a test on the levels of carbon monoxide (an air pollutant from vehicles) at idling engine hotspots, the day before and the day after the implementation of the ban. The following are some of the findings:
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Source B: An extract a newspaper report 5 June 2012
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| A drivers’ concern group has characterised the idling engine ban as a “toothless tiger”. Not so, said the Environmental Protection Department, pointing out that there have been 180 warnings even though no penalty tickets have been issued so far. A spokesperson for the department insists the ban is effective since drivers turn off their engines once they spot the approach of a police officer.
However, a local shop owner said he has not seen a noticeable change in drivers’ behaviour. “Some drivers even stay in their vehicles so they can enjoy the air-conditioning during meal breaks,” he said. A driver said the ban would improve air quality but is difficult to enforce. “You cannot turn off the engine on a hot day while waiting, especially if there are children in the car.” The chairman of the Taxi and Public Light Bus Concern Group said the three-minute rule leaves plenty of room for disputes between drivers and the authorities. However, he believes the ban can stop drivers from sleeping in their vehicles. Under the law, taxis at stands and the first two minibuses at terminals are exempt. Vehicles operated by welfare agencies to carry the elderly or operate as mobile clinics are also exempt. All drivers are exempt when very hot weather or rainstorm warnings are in force. |
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(a) Compare the carbon monoxide level data on the two days shown in Source A. (4 marks)
(b) ‘The idling engine ban is “a toothless tiger”. ’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Explain your answer with reference to Sources A and B and your own knowledge. (8 marks)
(c) Suggest and explain THREE ways to enhance the effectiveness of the idling engine ban in Hong Kong. (8 marks)
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3. Consider the following extract of a survey report (published in 2012) on young people aged 15-24 in Hong Kong:
Table 1: The leisure activities that young people most commonly participate in (Respondents were asked to indicate three leisure activities)
| Leisure Activity | Percentage (%) |
| Browsing the Internet | 65.0 |
| Watching television | 38.3 |
| Shopping | 37.6 |
| Home audio-visual entertainment
(such as listening to music, watching movies) |
27.9 |
| Reading | 22.5 |
| Playing electronic games | 19.7 |
| Sports activities | 18.7 |
| Going to the cinema | 14.6 |
| Arts and cultural activities | 11.5 |
| Karaoke singing | 9.7 |
| Borrowing books from the library | 6.7 |
| Participating in interest classes | 5.4 |
| Doing voluntary work | 5.0 |
| Others | 7.7 |
Table 2: Participation rates of young people in charitable activities and social participation
activities in the previous three months
| Activity | Never | Seldom | Sometimes | Often |
| Charitable activities
(such as volunteer services, fund-raising, donating money, donating blood, etc.) |
22.5% | 37.8% | 33.0% | 6.7% |
| Social participation activities (such as forums, public
assemblies and public marches, etc.) |
58.0% | 27.2% | 12.2% | 2.6% |
(a) What do you think might be the impacts of the pattern of participation in activities shown in Tables 1 and 2 on the personal growth of young people in Hong Kong? Identify and explain TWO impacts. (6 marks)
(b) ‘The level of participation of young people in Hong Kong community affairs will be raised
through the introduction of the Senior Secondary Liberal Studies curriculum. ’ To what extent do
you agree with this view? Explain your answer. (8 marks)
END OF PAPER
Sources of materials used in this paper will be acknowledged in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Practice Papers published by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority at a later stage.
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PRACTICE PAPER LIBERAL STUDIES
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PAPER 1
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| 1. (a) Compare the carbon monoxide level data on the two days shown in Source A. (4 marks)
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| (b) ‘The idling engine ban is “a toothless tiger”.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Explain your answer with reference to Sources A and B and your own knowledge. (8 marks)
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| (c) Suggest and explain THREE ways to enhance the effectiveness of the idling engine ban in Hong Kong.
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| 2. (a) From Source A, identify and explain THREE factors that are contributing to the illegal trading of
human organs on the mainland. (6 marks) |
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| (b) ‘Illegal trading of human organs is the dark side of globalization. ’ Explain how Sources A and B support this view. (8 marks)
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| 3. (a) What do you think might be the impacts of the pattern of participation in activities shown in Tables 1
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| (b) ‘The level of participation of young people in Hong Kong community affairs will be raised through the introduction of the Senior Secondary Liberal Studies curriculum.’ To what extent do you agree
with this view? Explain your answer. (8 marks) |
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