香港考試及評核局Sample Paper香港中學文憑考試通識教育Liberal StudiesDSE (英)試卷一

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(b) According to Source 1, explain the roles of Green Sense in this case. (6 marks)

(c) With reference to the Sources, assess the effectiveness and feasibility of the suggestions in Source 2 in tackling the problems identified in (a). (9 marks)

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Source:

South China Morning Post, 24 August, 2009.

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Compare the views expressed in Sources 1 and 2. (6 marks)

(b)

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globalization? Explain you answer. (10 marks)

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Sources:

Worldwide Words

<<http://www.worldwidewords.org/turnsofphrase/tp-glo2.htm>>

Foodmuseum

Cartoon: “Double Tragedy”

<<http://www.foodmuseum.com/>>

HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

LIBERAL STUDIES PAPER 1

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(a) What are the factors considered by the 3 students in Source 1 when expressing theirrespective views? (4 marks)

Refer to Sources 2 and 3. Describe and elaborate on the message conveyed in the cartoon.

(b)

(5 marks)

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(8 marks)

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Sources:

Apple Daily, 19 August, 2009.

Government Information Services, “Details of Trial Scheme on School Drug Testing in Tai Po District announced”, 19 October, 2009.

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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

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4. Consider the following information:

Source 1

Some studies have found the following kinds of behaviour common among Hong Kong people:

. Switching on the computer, the TV, air conditioners, or lights in all the rooms once they arrive home

. Not switching offlights or air-conditioners when a room is not in use

. Leaving electrical appliances plugged in on standby while they are not in use

Source 2

Local consumption of electricity by type of users

Unit: terajoule

Year	Quarter	Domestic	Commercial*
2007	4	6 775 (20.2)	23 614 (70.5)
2008	1	7 298 (24.2)	20 105 (66.7)
	2	8 320 (22.3)	25 793 (69.0)
	3	13 878 (30.5)	28 337 (62.3)
	4	7 604 (22.2)	23 829 (69.4)
2009	1	6 874 (22.9)	20 820 (69.2)
	2	9 133 (24.3)	25 558 (67.9)
	3	15 094 (31.6)	29 531 (61.9)

Notes: 1 terajoule = 1012 joules.

Figures in brackets denote percentage shares against the total consumption of

electricity for the respective quarter. Industrial consumption is not shown in the table.

*Includes street lighting, which is charged to the Government’s account.

(a) Describe the electricity consumption pattern of Hong Kong people shown in Source 2. (4 marks)

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With reference to Sources 1 and 2, in what ways do you think that the electricity consumption of Hong Kong people may reflect their personal living styles? (5 marks)

(b)