Competence — Pre-HKDSE All-in-one Practice Set A Paper 4 Ideas Bank

Set 1.2
Part A Group Interaction

The computer games teenagers play

 Skyrim
 World of Warcraft
 Call of Duty / Battlefield
 Minecraft / Italian Plumber

The comic books teenagers read

 Attack on Titan
 One Piece
 Kuroko’s Basketball
 Japanese manga, e.g., Dragon Ball, Storm Riders
 Kung fu comics, e.g., Chinese Hero

Why games and comics are so popular in Hong Kong

 It is fun to play computer games.
 They usually have a great story that makes people want to play or read until the
end.
 They are a way to escape from reality.
 They are a common hobby that many friends can share and enjoy together.

Anything else you think is important

 People should be careful and not spend too much money at the ACGHK.
 Cosplaying is not a way to show off, but a way for people to express themselves.
 Video games and comics are fun, but it is important strike a balance between work
and play.
 Computer games are designed to be addictive.

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Part B Individual Response

1. Do you play computer games?

 Yes, I do because I enjoy playing role-playing games such as Dragon Age.
 Yes, I do because I am not an outdoor person.
 Yes, I do because I can connect with my friends through computer games.
 No, I don’t because I think it is a waste of time, and you accomplish nothing.

2. Do you read comic books?

 Yes, I do because I love superheroes, and I can learn so much from them.
 Yes, I always read comics, because I think the artwork and the stories are
amazing.
 Yes, I do sometimes because they make me laugh and help me relax.
 No, I don’t because I am more interested in novels.

3. Do girls play computer games?

 Yes, I think so, but there are fewer female gamers than male gamers.
 Yes, they do, because girls can be just as competitive as boys.
 Yes, they do, but I think they like games related to romance more.
 Yes, girls play computer games if the stories and artwork are interesting enough.

4. What do you think of events like the ACGHK?

 I think it is a good idea, because people can have fun and cosplay their favourite
characters.
 I love the ACGHK because it is like a party that goes on for five days, and it’s full
of my favourite things.
 I find it strange to see all these weird people who have spent hours making
costumes, and then dressing up in them and pretending to be characters that are
not real.
 I don’t like events like the ACGHK because there are too many people there.

5. Do you read Japanese comics?

 Yes, I do, because they have a variety of themes such as martial arts and sport.
 Yes, I read them all the time because it is hard to not finish the story once you
have started it.
 Yes, I do sometimes, because I like to imagine myself living in a fantasy world.
 No, I prefer Western comics, because I enjoy stories about superheroes more.

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6. Who is your favourite comic superhero?

 My favourite superhero is Thor, because he is a strong guardian and he protects
the world.
 I really like Iron Man, because he is not the traditional type of superhero. He can
be very mean sometimes, but he has a good heart.
 Spider-Man is my favourite, because I wish I had the ability to ‘fly’ around the
city.
 My favourite is Wonder Woman, because she is a symbol of strength and peace.
She shows women that they can be as powerful as men.

7. Would you like to try cosplaying?

 Yes, I would, because it seems very fun and exciting.
 Yes, I would, because I could pretend to be my favourite comic character.
 No, I wouldn’t, because I don’t like to draw attention to myself when I am in
public places.
 No, I wouldn’t, because it takes a lot of work and time to make the costumes.

8. Do you think too many young people are addicted to computer games?
 Yes, I think so, it is perhaps because they can’t tell reality and fantasy apart.
 Yes, I do, because the computer games are created in a way that makes gamers
want to keep playing.
 Yes, I think so because computer games are addictive. Many young people feel
happy only when they are playing computer games.
 No, I don’t think so. I think most young people are able to strike a balance
between study and play.

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