Road to HKDSE: Descriptive Report Sample Paper

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Road to Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination
Writing notes (9) (Part A 短文寫作)
題目類型
1. Descriptive Report (報告)  用過去式
題目考核重點
HKDSE English Sample Paper Q1 a. Write a report
Sunday, b. Describe what happened
10th September,
2008 Hong Kong Post
LOCAL NEWS
Trapped in Building
Yesterday, six people were trapped for five hours in a Wan

Chai office building when the electricity suddenly went off
and they discovered that the fire exits were locked. The Fire
Services eventually rescued the six. The drama began at 11
am ……
You are Pat Chan. You were one of the six people trapped in
the building. Write a report for your own school newspaper
describing what happened.
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2. Information poster(資料海報)  用現在式和將來式
題目考核重點
HKDSE English Practice Paper Q1 a. Complete the information poster
Your school is holding a walkathon to raise money for charity. b. Promote the walkathon and
encourage students and their
Complete the following sections of the information poster below
families to take part
to promote the walkathon and encourage students and their
families to take part. c. Why take part?
Annual Walkathon for Walk to Build d. The route of the talk
e. The work of Walk to Build

Sunday 18 March 2012
Help to raise money to build schools in China
Why take part?
The route of the walk
The work of Walk to Build
3. Feature Article (專題文章)  用過去式、現在式和將來式
題目考核重點
HKDSE English 2012 Q1 a. Write a feature article about yourself
You are a famous news reporter for Hong Kong News. b. The best part of my job
Your old secondary school has asked you to write a feature article c. The biggest challenge in my job
about yourself for the next edition of the school magazine.
d. My school days
Use the following three headings to write the article. Add one
e. Another heading
heading of your own.
- The best part of my job

- The biggest challenge I have ever faced in my job
- My school days
- Another heading
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4. Picture composition (看圖作文)  用過去式和現在式
題目考核重點
HKDSE English 2013 Q1 a. Present two photos
b. Give a title to each
c. Give a brief explanation of why these

photos are meaningful to you
For question 1, write about 100 words for each photo.
You are taking part in a photo exhibition called ‘My Memories’. As

part of the photo exhibition, you have presented two photos.
Now, you need to give a title to each and a brief explanation of
why these photos are meaningful to you.
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5. Introduction of a place (地方介紹) 用過去式和現在式

題目考核重點
HKDSE English 2014 Q1 a. Write an article about an old village

called Lucky Village
The Local History Newsletter is a newsletter about the history of
Hong Kong. Every month, it prints short articles about special b. Life in Lucky Village 40 years ago
places in Hong Kong. You have been asked to write an article
c. An event that changed Lucky Village
about an old village called Lucky Village. Write your article using
the three headings provided. You can use the headings in any d. What Lucky Village is famous for
order.
- Life in Lucky Village 40 years ago

- An event that changed Lucky Village
- What Lucky Village is famous for
6. Letter to the Editor (Reasons + Opinion)  用現在式和將來式

題目考核重點
a. why students feel tired

HKDSE English 2015 Q1
b. whether or not a 9:00 a.m. start will
A recent article in the Young Post suggested that an 8:00 a.m. start solve the problem
to the school day makes students feel tired and sleepy. Write to
the editor of the Young Post expressing your views on the
following:
- why students feel tired
- whether or not a 9:00 a.m. start will solve the problem
Some parts of the letter have been given to you.

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7. Speech to welcome Form 1 students (用現在式和將來式)

題目考核重點
a. help new students achieve success

and have an enjoyable school life
You are the President of the Students’ Union at your school. You
b. importance of following school rules
are preparing a speech to welcome new students on the first day
of school. In order to help new students achieve success and have c. importance of interpersonal
an enjoyable school life, you want to talk about the following in relationships
your speech:
d. Prepare a speech
 importance of following school rules
 importance of interpersonal relationships
The first part of the speech has been written for you. Finish
the speech.
The opening that was provided by HKEAA:
Good morning Principal, teachers and fellow students,
On behalf of the Students’ Union, I’d like to welcome all of you to

our school. I’m sure we all want to achieve success and have an
enjoyable school life, so this morning I’d like to give you some
advice.
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8. Letter to the Principal (用現在式和將來式)

題目考核重點
HKDSE English 2017 Q1 a. Propose a new community project

that the school can carry out with a
You are the chairperson of the Social Service Club in your school. home for the elderly in your district
The school would like to develop closer links with the community. b. Describe one activity
Write a letter to your principal, Ms Lee, proposing a new c. Identify the benefits for the elderly
home
community project that the school can carry out with a home for
d. Write a letter to persuade your
the elderly in your district.
principal
In your letter persuade your principal to accept your project by
(i) describing one activity that could be carried out, and
(ii) identifying the benefits for the elderly home.
Sign your letter Chris Wong.

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9. Letter to parents (用現在式和將來式)

題目考核重點
a. Write a letter to parents

b. Give them the necessary information
about the trip
You are Chris Wong, the class teacher of 6A. You will be taking
your class on a school trip next month to sky 100, shown in the c. Purpose of the trip
poster below.
Write a letter to parents giving them the necessary information
about the trip. You may use the mindmap to help you write the
letter.
Poster
Highest indoor observation deck in the
city!
Sky 100 Hong Kong
Observation Deck
100/F ICC
1 Austin Road
West Kowloon
Entrance fee: $150
Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Mind Map of the School Trip
Transportation Purpose of the trip
Lunch Cost
?
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10. Yearbook entry (年刊短文)

題目考核重點
a. Complete a yearbook entry

b. Write about one subject that you
1. The Yearbook Committee is putting together a book for all
enjoyed studying or found
graduating students. The yearbook is a collection of photos
challenging
and comments about school life, written and submitted by
c. Write about what you will miss most
students. When read several years later, the yearbook will
about being a student in Class 6C
remind students of their time at secondary school.
You are a student in Class 6C at Kowloon Secondary School.
The committee has asked you to complete the following
yearbook entry.
1.1 Academic Life
Write about one subject that you enjoyed studying or found

challenging.
1.2 Student Life
Write about what you will miss most about being a student in
Class 6C.
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11. Comments on a restaurant
You finally got the chance to eat at Hong Kong’s hottest new restaurant, Dim Sum One. Write a
review for Eat and Drink, an online food guide that allows users to write their own reviews.
 Write about what you liked, what you didn’t like and if you could recommend this restaurant.
 You can choose to write about any of the following in the review:
food service
dining environment price
Eat & Drink
Name: Dim Sum One
Type of Cuisine: Chinese dim sum
Best for: (1) Children/Family // (2) Romantic Date // (3) Business // (4) Special Occasions
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Report (報告) -- 範例一
HKDSE English Sample Paper Q1
Sunday,
10th September,
2008 Hong Kong Post
LOCAL NEWS
Trapped in Building
Yesterday, six people were trapped for five hours in a Wan

Chai office building when the electricity suddenly went off
and they discovered that the fire exits were locked. The Fire
Services eventually rescued the six. The drama began at 11
am ……
You are Pat Chan. You were one of the six people trapped in the building. Write a report for your own
school newspaper describing what happened.
Report (報告) -- 範例三
標題 Report on the power outage in Wan Chai
段落 1 (起) Introduction
簡單介紹主角、發生了甚 On 9th September, 2008 at 11:03 a.m., there was a power outage in the Western
麼事、事件地點、何時發 Wan Chai Commercial Centre inside which six people were trapped owing to a
生 locked fire exit. Written by one of the six victims Pat Chan, the following report
details what was like to be caught up in this incident.

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段落 2 (承) Before the outage
進一步描述事件，描述感 As scheduled, two other candidates and I arrived at ABC Musical Company’s office
受 on the fifth floor at around 10:45 a.m. to attend an audition for a part-time job in
a musical drama. We were instructed to wait in the office while the two directors
were preparing for the interview.
段落 3 (轉) The outage
刻畫人物鬥爭和出人意表 At 11:00 a.m. things started to go awry. While I was having my vocal audition, the
的轉折，是整個報告最精 lamp and lights went dim and as we attempted to sort things out, the electricity
彩的的部分 was cut off and all light was extinguished. Since the office only had a blocked
casement, we were cloaked in complete darkness. The directors, candidates and I
immediately rushed to the front room to attempt to escape. Yet, as the entrance
was sealed by an automatic door with an encrypted password, without electricity
it malfunctioned. We then immediately took a detour to the emergency fire exit
on the other side of the office.

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段落 3 (轉) However, given the extremely limited visibility, we had to crawl our way through
刻畫人物鬥爭和出人意表 many obstacles. With the guidance of the exit light, we groped for the fire exit. On
的轉折，是整個報告最精 the way to the exit, however, one of the escapees sustained injuries when she
彩的的部分 stumbled on a pile of staples that had fallen on the floor during the chaos.
Responding to her desperate yelp, we successfully sought a first-aid kit right away
from the pantry just in the vicinity. While the injured was being tended to and
bandaged by two escapees, the rest of us proceeded to look for the exits.
As we arrived at the exit, we fumbled for the handle and pushed the door only to
realize that it was blocked and locked. In a surge of panic, I immediately contacted
the police for an extraction squad. Without any means to escape, we sat and
waited in desperation for an hour before the fire services rescued us from the
building.
段落 4 (合) Aftermath
交代結局和教訓 There were no casualties in this incident but a minor injury resulted from being
hurt by staples. It was later reported that the office tenant breached the
regulations by locking the fire exits and blocking them with lots of obstacles.
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Report (報告) -- 範例四

For question 1, write about 200 words.
You are the chairperson of the school’s Eco-friendly Club. You just organized the following activity:
Eco-friendly Club
Bottle Collection Day
Date: 21-22 February
Help recycle plastic bottles.

Drop them in the bin at the school gate.
However, the activity did not receive much support from your schoolmates. The club’s teacher adviser
has asked you to write a report about the event, the problems you observed and your suggestions for
improvement.
標題 Report on Bottle Collection Day
段落 1 The event
簡單介紹活動 Last week, Eco-friendly Club had its first attempt at plastic bottle collection. We
asked students to dispose of their bottles in designated bins at various places on
the school campus in order to encourage recycling amongst our peers. We also
asked students to bring in bottles from home.
段落 2 Problems
分析活動出現的問題 The main problem we encountered was the enthusiasm of students. Very few
students brought their bottles to school. This was unfortunate as it meant that we
were not able to recycle as much.

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段落 3-5 Solutions
提出解決方法 a. Advertise earlier
To ensure that this problem does not happen again, we should take the following
measures. Firstly, it is necessary to advertise earlier. We only gave students one
week’s notice, so perhaps they did not have time to collect bottles. Next time, for
any activity we organize, we will advertise one month in advance and send out
reminders every week.
b. Extend the collection period
Another solution is to extend the collection period. We only allocated two days for
this recycling activity. Obviously, this was not long enough. Next time, when we
hold a collection activity, we will do it for one or two weeks so that students can
bring more collection items back.
c. Increase the amount of collection points
A final point to consider is the amount of collection points in the school. We only
had one for this particular collection. Perhaps in the future, we should consider
having one in each classroom.
段落 6 Conclusion
總結 In conclusion, we have learned many valuable lessons that will guarantee success
in the coming activities. The members of our club are very dedicated and it is
certain that all these recommendations will be implemented in order to ensure a
better outcome next time.

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Information poster (資料海報) --範例一
HKDSE English Practice Paper Q1
Your school is holding a walkathon to raise money for charity. Complete the following sections of the
information poster below to promote the walkathon and encourage students and their families to take part.
Annual Walkathon for Walk to Build
Why take part?
The route of the walk
The work of Walk to Build
標題 Annual Walkathon for Walk to Build
段落 1 Why take part?
為何 Poverty in rural areas in Mainland China has always been a thorny problem. There is a lack of
參加 education facilities in these regions. Thousands of pitiful children do not have the opportunity to
receive education. The annual walkathon aims to raise funds for Walk to Build to help the needy on
the mainland. The money raised will be spent on constructing schools in China, as well as subsidizing
children’s education expenses. In the walkathon last year, we successfully raised HK$100,000 for the
redevelopment projects in Sichuan and enabled more than one thousand students to go to school.
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段落 2 The route of the walk
活動 This year, we set the route of the walk on Lion Rock Mountain. It provides a golden opportunity for
詳情 participants to experience the route the children living in hilly areas of China always take to go to
school. The duration of the walk will be approximately two hours. With tracks that are a little
challenging, it will be both exciting and fun for students and their families to join this meaningful
activity. The beautiful scenery of Kowloon is also the highlight of the event.
段落 3 The work of Walk to Build
組織 Founded in 2006, Walk to Build is a local charity aiming at building schools and providing teaching
resources for provinces in China that suffer from poverty. Poverty has rendered children unable to go to
介紹
school since their families can hardly pay for their education expenses. The hilly and tortuous road makes
it even more difficult for children to go to school.
Walk to Build will use the donations to build and repair schools, as well as to provide training for teachers.
Walk to Build has already constructed over ten schools in impoverished provinces in Mainland China.
With better education, people in Mainland China will be capable of escaping from impoverishment. What
are you waiting for? Join the walkathon and help the people in need!
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Information poster (資料海報) --範例三
Student Exchange Programme
Summer Study Abroad: UK

Let’s join the student exchange programme and spend the summer at York Language School in the UK!
Date: 18th July – 16 August
Cost: HK $18,000
Programmes: Apart from attending English courses, students can take part in volunteer work, such as
helping out at charity shops, in order to experience British culture
Your school careers adviser has shown you this poster about a summer study programme. You have been
asked to write a text for your school website in the Careers section. Write the text, giving information about
this summer programme to your schoolmates and persuading them to join it.
標題 Summer Exchange Programme in the UK
段落 Introduction and Objectives
1-2
If you don’t want to waste your summer time, you can consider taking part in the summer study
活動 programme organized by the school. You will have a rewarding time in the UK.
介紹 The student exchange programme this summer will be held from 18 July to 16 August with York
Language School. The programme is mainly for S4 and S5 students, and has two main objectives.
Firstly, it aims to enhance students’ English language proficiency. Secondly, it aims to promote
cross-cultural exchange. Students will attend language courses and do volunteer work in the UK.
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段落 3 Benefits of the programme
活動 The language courses in York Language School are fun and educational. Tutors not only focus on
好處 reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, but they also include games with cultural components
so that students can better understand British history and culture. Students will also go on excursions
with their tutors to different famous attractions, like the Big Ben and Buckingham Palace and engage
in a wide variety of language learning activities too. We also believe that through volunteer work,
such as working at charity shops, students will get to know more about the local community in York.
This is a great way to better understand the world and society we live in.
段落 4 Golden opportunity
呼籲 Don’t miss this golden opportunity to improve your English and learn more about British culture!
同學 Contact us for more information.
參加
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Feature Article (專題文章) -- 範例一
You are a famous news reporter for Hong Kong News.
Your old secondary school has asked you to write a feature article about yourself for the next edition of the
school magazine.
Use the following three headings to write the article. Add one heading of your own.
- The best part of my job
- The biggest challenge I have ever faced in my job
- My school days
- Another heading
段落 1 The best part of my job
工作最 Many students might think that the best part of being a reporter is that they can interview public
好之處 figures and celebrities, say Andy Lau, Eason Chan or whoever you like, However, this is not what I
think. In fact, when it comes to the most rewarding part of my job, probably the first springing to my
mind is that I hold the responsibility to reveal the truth to the general public. I report different affairs
happening every day in our society, including political and business news, thus giving a more
comprehensive view of our city to citizens. This sense of accomplishment has driven me to pursue
perfection relentlessly in my reporting career.

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段落 2 The biggest challenge I have ever faced in my job
工作最 When asked about the biggest challenge ever faced by other reporters, most of them will be
大挑戰 unanimous in their answer – deadlines of articles. While it is beyond doubt that meeting tight
deadlines is indeed the most terrifying task for a reporter, my experience is a little bit different. The
biggest challenge I have ever confronted, in fact, was the accusation from the public that I fabricated
information in one of my articles, which was concerned with the extra-marital affairs of a celebrity in
Hong Kong. Exceedingly stressed by public pressure and condemnation at that time, I fell victim to
depression. Fortunately, my family and colleagues showered me with support and public
misunderstanding was eventually rectified.
段落 3 My School Days
校園 When speaking of my school days, there is a lot to say. But like anyone of you, I was just an ordinary
生活 boy who liked playing basketball with classmates, and, playing tricks on teachers as well! It was a
shame to say but, my academic results were not satisfactory at all; or rather, terrible. After all, who
would like to study in their adolescence with other entertainment so readily available? Nevertheless,
this was my wrong thought. It was fortunate that I discovered the significance of studying and started
to work assiduously, along with the assistance from my respectable teachers. Finally, I came through
the HKCEE and the HKALE in flying colours and graduated from the School of Journalism of the
Chinese University. That is why I can become a reporter now.

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段落 4 My dream
我的 In fact, I am very pleased to tell you that I have my dream come true already. Yes, that is right – to
夢想 become a reporter. It may sound ludicrous that while others’ dream is to become some kinds of CEO
who make a hefty sum of money or a lion-hearted firefighter who save lives, mine is to become a
small reporter doing dreary and monotonous clerical work day after day. But I can tell you: there is
no shame to pursue your own dream. However trivial or mediocre your dream may seem in others’
eyes, you should strive and fight for your chosen path of life. No matter how many times you fail,
stand up and keep endeavouring. Someday, you can prove how “BIG” your dream is!
Content 7/7 7/7
Language 7/7 7/7
Organization 7/7 7/7
Total 21/21 21/21
42/42 (5**)
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Feature Article (專題文章) -- 範例二
工作最 Have you ever thought of the scenario after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake? Have you ever imagined
好之處 how bitter it is for those innocent children to suffer from the Iraq War? Reporters have long been
praised as “the kings without crowns”, and the best part of it, undoubtedly, must be the privilege to
unveil the truth to the general public and even people from all over the globe to arouse their
sympathy, awareness and attention to the international issues in particular, and obviously this is the
reason why I find my job very rewarding when compared to the others.
工作最 Frankly speaking, the biggest challenge I am confronted with must be the abysmal living conditions
大挑戰 and environment in the earthquake-stricken Wenchuan region in Sichuan. “Tofu construction” was
prevalent and everywhere was left in ruins and shacks. What do you think about the environment of
temporary shelters where frontline news reporters like us reside in? It was actually disgusting and full
of grisly insects! Nevertheless, we could do nothing but tolerate. That is the greatest challenge I have
ever faced in my job.

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校園 When I was a junior form student, I was naïve and innocent like many of you now. At that time, I was
生活 indifferent towards current affairs that were happening in the world as I was born and raised in an
affluent family. Hardly did I develop any empathy towards the underprivileged citizens in other parts
of the globe. It was not until the occurrence of the Yugoslavia Civil Wars in the early 1990s that I was
motivated to explore the realm of international politics with some of my classmates. Through
partaking in a wide variety of activities ranging from video-making competitions to report-writing
competitions did I cultivate my journalistic skills as well as identity as a global citizen.
段落 4 My message to fellow schoolmates
勸勉 As an old saying goes, “Success means dedication.” Even though I am considered a prominent
reporter in Hong Kong, I have to overcome countless difficulties and challenges. Most importantly, I
am often questioned by my parents regarding the heavy workload of being a news reporter and the
experience of complete loneliness. All these have shaped my personality of not giving up easily.
With the imminence of the HKDSE and selection of university programmes, it is time you thought of
your future career paths and worked industriously for your blossoming future!
Content 7/7 7/7
Language 7/7 7/7
Total 21/21 21/21
42/42 (5**)
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Feature Article (專題文章) -- 範例三
工作最 News reporting is not as easy as it seems despite the fact that most of my colleagues look effortless.
好之處 We have to collect information, write our scripts, rehearse and collaborate with our colleagues, not
once, but thousands of times over the year. It is like doing school projects every six hours. Yet, the
arduous work is what makes my job interesting. However, the best part of my job is on-site
interviews. Whenever important events or accidents happen, I am assigned with the duty to report
them to the public as soon and accurately as possible. The sense of fulfillment of collecting raw
information, summarizing it, and presenting as clearly as possible has become my personal goal every
day.
工作最 News reporting can be a lot more dangerous than you think. The biggest challenge I have ever
大挑戰 encountered in my career is that I was deployed to the Philippines to keep the audience updated on
the 823 Manila Hostage Crisis. Our van stationed about 20 metres away from the coach where a
group of Hong Kong tourists were held hostage by a Former Philippine policeman who was armed
with guns. A shot was fired, followed by a series of gunshots which forced us to retreat. Suddenly,
the car window cracked, and I felt a burning pain behind my ear, and blood started trickling down
the back of my neck. I was told later that if the bullet had passed into instead of beside my neck, I
would have died.

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校園 You might have thought that I was a confident speaker even back in my school days, but the truth
生活 was, no matter how hard I tried, the best I could manage was to stutter. Even when I was called upon
to answer questions in a class, I felt butterflies in my stomach, not to mention speaking in public in
front of millions of viewers. However, my English teacher, Miss Chan, saw my potential in me, inviting
me to join the campus TV. At first, I was too afraid and only dared to write scripts for our student
reporters. With the continuous encouragement from Miss Chan, I finally plucked up courage and
started reporting. You know the rest of the story – I have been reporting news ever since.
段落 4 What does it take to become a good news reporter?
做記者 To become a good reporter, it does not only require brilliant language skills and a critical mind. No
的先決 matter what kinds of news reporters you choose to become, it is of paramount importance to have a
條件 kind heart and a right attitude. As a veteran reporter, my sole goal is to pursue truth. Nowadays, it is
not uncommon to see the paparazzi using long lens cameras to invade celebrities’ private lives. In
order to grasp the attention of the audience, they make up contents which harm other people and
ignore the feelings of victims, taking pictures of their bloody faces from car accidents. These are all
against journalistic Code of Conduct and something I frown upon. Do remember, if you choose to be
a good reporter, conscience is far more important than making a hefty sum of money.
Content 7/7 7/7
Language 6/7 7/7
Total 20/21 21/21
41/42 (5**)
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Feature Article (專題文章) -- 範例四
工作最 The best part of my job is the opportunity it has given me to care about our community in different
好之處 aspects. Last summer, I covered a story about a poor 7-year-old kid whose parents had died in a
tragedy. To my delight, people were touched and over two million dollars were raised within a week
to help this poor kid out. I do think it is meaningful to arouse public awareness to care for the
underprivileged.
工作最 My biggest challenge ever faced was attempting to stop my tears running out in a report. Once I had
大挑戰 to interview a handicapped orphan who was abandoned by her parents. So sentimental was I that I
was moved to tears. It took a few moments until I could hold my tears back and finish the whole
interview. I had underestimated the importance of having full control of my emotion until I had to
report such a harrowing story.

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校園 Despite not being one of the brightest students at school, I was not given up and was encouraged by
生活 my caring teachers to partake in an array of challenging activities, and one of them was called “Young
Reporters”, through which I developed my interest in being a reporter. Without any experience in
reporting, we were asked to interview people from all walks of life, ranging from property tycoons to
people dwelling in subdivided flats. Assisted by my teachers, I overcame the challenge and was given
the “Best Reporter Award”. It was my beloved teachers who provided me with the power and
strength to become who I am now, and I miss them.
段落 4 The power of determination
決心的 Contrary to what you might think, my path as a reporter is not a plain-sailing one. However, I believe
重要 in myself all along. Not performing well enough in my A-Level exam, I clenched my fist and gritted my
teeth and took the exam again to pursue my dream. Thankfully, I was admitted to the programme of
journalism at Baptist University of Hong Kong. Had I not been determined and persistent, I would not
have been what I am today. Remember, never give up hope and stay determined.
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Picture composition (看圖作文) – 範例一
For question 1, write about 100 words for each photo.
You are taking part in a photo exhibition called ‘My Memories’. As part of the photo exhibition, you have
presented two photos. Now, you need to give a title to each and a brief explanation of why these photos are
meaningful to you.
A Child’s Dream
Back in the days of my primary school years, my teachers
installed a blackboard – instead of the shiny whiteboards in many
schools nowadays – in our classrooms. The blackboard had been a
significant part of my childhood: on it I recited class materials,
expressed my opinion and drew pictures to decorate the classroom.
The homely murkiness of that wooden plank captured all my
aspirations and imagination as a young child. Thus, I stopped to take
this photo one day when I visited a school in a backward village in
China. Completely immersed in her task, the little girl did not notice
me. To me, the blackboard was her tabula rasa – an untouched
realm full of potential. It was as if I was watching her mapping out
her future with the white chalk. This photo may appear ordinary, but
it represents a child’s untapped potential – the potential to learn, to
prosper and to dream big.

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Joining Hands
Our civilization is built by the collective efforts of people. This
kind of interdependence and connection is figuratively presented in
this photo. I cherish the idea of cooperation. Thus, this photo has
become particularly meaningful to me as it demonstrates just that.
This photo was taken during one of my visits to a team-building camp
designed for companies which wish to strengthen the relationships
between their employees. As I took the photo from down below, the
team of co-workers put their hands together, synchronously
shouting “Yes!” with beaming smiles. Overwhelmed by that surge of
positivity and morale of cooperation, I took this photo, which has
since become a reminder of the importance of teamwork. Despite
our personal ambitions and aspirations, it is important for us to learn
to work with others and pursue a goal that benefits all together.
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Picture composition (看圖作文) – 範例二
Turning a New Page
This photo captures my frustration when I was asked to write an
introduction of myself in English in front of the whole class when I
first came to Hong Kong. I was in primary three when my family
moved from Foshan, China, to this cosmopolitan city. My English was
terrible – at the age of eight, I still couldn’t memorize all the
alphabets. I can still vividly remember the giggles of my classmates
behind my back when I was struggling to write something sensible. I
clenched the chalk in my pathetic, fragile fingers and beads of sweat
were draining down my burning, crimson face. I was lost,
claustrophobic and ashamed, and with the soothing words from my
teacher I staggered back to my seat clumsily in shameful tears and
awe. But it is from that day that I told myself I need to work hard; it
is from that day that I understood the importance of persevering for
excellence,; it is from that day I vowed – I will achieve phenomenal
success and never be looked down upon again! This photo marks
the turning page of my childhood – probably my life – and from then
on, I studied extra hard to improve my English skills, and attained
great improvements. Now, this photo acts as a reminder of the once
frail and helpless girl I was, urging me to strive harder for myself and
my family, to keep learning and persevering.

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Transformation and Acceptance
This photo was taken when I was selected by my secondary school

for a valuable chance of participating in an overseas exchange
programme. See the chubby girl on the left with a huge grin? That is
me. I have transformed from a shy girl to a cheerful, confident
teenager. We took this photo when we were about to leave the
ancient English school complex for the last time, with my English
buddies as well as my other schoolmates. When we joined hands, I
felt accepted and loved. I felt the blissful friendship that we
cultivated together. I felt that my hard work to improve myself had
paid off. I swept through their eyes – blue ones, brown ones, green
ones and black ones – and I could see acceptance from their irises.
No longer was I the outcast of his society, not even when I was
staying overseas. I had transformed and I was accepted by this
world. This photo captures the overwhelming moment of my
epiphany, captures my brilliant smile and captures the sweet hope I
held for a bright future. Every now and then I would lose myself
staring at this picture, remembering the hopes I held, reminding
myself that this world is a lovable place and with endeavours, we can
achieve what we want.
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Picture composition (看圖作文) – 範例三
Breaking the Brick Wall
This photo captures the moment when I was trying to introduce

myself to my primary school classmates – an attempt to break the
adamant barrier between me and my classmates.
I was born in mainland China and hadn’t received any education on

English language until I came to Hong Kong and went to a local
primary school. English was extremely intimidating to me and hardly
could I understand a single word from my classmates or teachers
when they spoke in English. I was shy and I hid myself, feeling that
nobody understood the difficulties I was facing and nobody was
willing to help. Fortunately, I met Ms Young, my English teacher.
Ms Young was so benevolent that she offered me after school

tutorials on English and gave me great support academically and
emotionally. Her kindness, generosity and love helped me overcome
my fear towards English and I successfully came out of my comfort
zone.
This photo shows the moment when I was determined to actively get
to know my classmates by introducing myself using English. Although
my English was not good at all, I kept telling myself “Come on! You
can do this! “ in my mind while I was writing on the blackboard. This
is truly one of my bravest moments in my life. I often take this photo
out to remind myself of how tenacious I can be when I face setbacks
in life and Mr. Young’s benevolence. Had it not been for her help, I
would not have been bold enough to enhance my English and break
this adamant brick wall – the language barrier between me and my
classmates.
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Sail with Peers
This photo has captured a memorable moment of growth for me and

some of my best friends.
This photo was taken when I was participating in a camp full of

teenagers from different countries and cultural backgrounds. In a
group of eight, our mission was to build a little boat using limited
materials like bamboo sticks and plastic containers and sail in the
ocean.
It was an extremely arduous task for us as none of us had any

experience related to building a boat. As time went by, a few groups
had already started their sails and we were still clueless and helpless.
An American boy in my group, Peter, accidentally broke a bamboo
stick. Furious and hopeless, I mindlessly shouted, “What are you
doing? You stupid American!” It was racist and extremely
inappropriate for me to say that. Offended and infuriated, Peter
punched me on my face and I immediately fought back. Luckily,
some of my group mates were cool enough to halt the fight and
demanded us to reflect upon our naïve behaviour. Feeling regretful,
I took back my offensive words and apologized to Peter.
Miraculously, we worked much more efficiently than before and
came up with a way to build the boat with one less bamboo stick.
Despite finishing the mission last, we all wore a smiley face and this
photo was taken before our voyage when we covered hands and
yelled at the top of our voice to support ourselves.
Every time I see this photo, it reminds me of the importance of

patience, understanding and mutual respect when working with
others. These three qualities can help us sail through storms of
arguments in our life voyage, forging unbreakable bonds with our
peers. This photo contains a lesson on friendship that cannot be
learnt from any textbooks in the world.
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Language 7/7 7/7
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Picture composition (看圖作文) – 範例四
Inspirations from a Young Girl
In this photo features a diligent girl who hoped to disentangle
herself from poverty with knowledge. I met this girl during a
3-month education project which aimed to provide some basic
English training for poor village children. I used to think that I was
helping them, but it turned out that I was learning a lot from them.
Asked to write a sentence with the word “knowledge” on the
blackboard, the girl in the photo wrote “I dream of changing my
destiny with knowledge, and I promise I will not give up.” Every
student in the class then volunteered to tell me their dreams. Yes,
they were poor, but dreams were there. They inspired me to pursue
my dream of becoming a teacher and finally I realized it. I miss the
days I was with them.

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Together We Achieve More
Have you ever thought of the true meaning of collaboration? This
photo perfectly illustrates the importance of teamwork. The photo
was taken five years ago, when I participated in a training camp
called “Outward Bound” to hone my interpersonal skills and
communication skills. Tough though the training was, we learnt a
lot. At the very beginning we met a lot of setbacks in such activities
as treasure hunts and orienteering. Being the worst group among all,
we thought of quitting the last activity, rock climbing. However, our
group leader cheered us all up, asking all of us to put our hands
together, and more importantly to enjoy it and learn from it. The
photo was taken just before the game started. Although we were not
the champion, we did succeed in finishing it, and we were all proud
of ourselves. We fully understood we could never achieve a common
goal without having good cooperation with our teammates together.
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Picture composition (看圖作文) – 範例五
Linking, Bonding
段落 1 - 突出相片的象徵意義
This photo was taken on the annual Sports Day at school. It
seems to be nothing special, but it symbolizes the time when our
hearts were truly linked together.
段落 2 – 詳述事情，抒發感受
Our class spirit was not strong at all; we were not keen on
working as a team. On that day, we had to take part in a class relay
competition. Sadly, no one wanted to represent our class. Then our
monitor exclaimed, “We are a family! There is no excuse for us to
surrender to other classes!” All of a sudden, we perked up and were
fully “charged”. We covered hands and yelled at the top of our voice,
“6D Best!” And could you believe it? The girl at the left corner who
has the brightest smile used to be the quietest girl in the class!
Eventually, we won the race. Nothing will be a miracle if we are
united!
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The First Word of Hope
段落 1 - 突出相片令人印象難忘
This might not be a striking image in your eyes, but to me it
definitely is. I can never forget this scene though it happened at the
age of 8. It just keeps flashing back in my mind.
段落 2 – 詳述事件背景
The photo was taken when I was on an exchange trip to an
impoverished region in Mainland China. I toured to a local school and
had lessons with indigenous children. The little, frail girl Mary in the
photo was sitting beside me. She had such beautiful eyes. Then she
asked me, “Could you teach me how to write my name?” Feeling
perplexed, I held her bony hand and taught her how to write it. Not
long after, her teacher asked if anybody wished to write down his/her
name on the blackboard.

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The First Word of Hope
段落 3– 交代事件結局和感想
Without a second thought, Mary volunteered. Only at that
moment did I realize she had a guiding stick with her – she was
blind! Slowly she found a chalk, wrote her name down with her
trembling hand and said, “Thank you Chris, no one has taught me
how to write before!” Tears blurred my vision, and no words could
precisely describe how grateful I felt. Since then, this photo has
always been my source of motivation.
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Introduction of a Place (地方介紹) – 範例一

The Local History Newsletter is a newsletter about the history of Hong Kong. Every month, it prints short articles
about special places in Hong Kong. You have been asked to write an article about an old village called Lucky
Village. Write your article using the three headings provided. You can use the headings in any order.
- Life in Lucky Village 40 years ago

- An event that changed Lucky Village
- What Lucky Village is famous for
段落 1 Life in Lucky Village 40 years ago
40 年前幸運村的生活 1. 幸運村概述 -- 無科技的世界
At that time, it was still an unplugged world: no iPads, no E-books, no new
games like Flappy Bird. Every “Lucky Villager” lived in a simple way.
2. 幸運村村民的工作
Most of them worked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the plastic manufacturing
factories nearby in Pok Fu Lam and returned home afterwards to cook a
mouth-watering meal for their little kids.
3. 幸運村村民的生活
One thing was rather unique about Lucky Village – the large playground area
on the 2nd floor, which is rarely seen nowadays in those small-medium flats.
For children, it was a heaven. They could play see-saws, stickers, rubber
bands, hide-and-seek, you name it. Unlike the extravagant luxury flats
nowadays, even though the hygiene condition was not that satisfactory and
people were not as wealthy as property tycoons like Li Ka-shing, life in Lucky
Village in the 1970s was simple and blissful.

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段落 2 An event that changed Lucky Village
改變幸運村的事件 1. 挑戰
Green tea latte, Caramel Macchiato, New York Cheesecake… Do you enjoy
these products of Starbucks? Lucky Villagers probably do not. Two years ago,
the dim sum teahouse Cha-Kee in the village was facing closure and would be
taken over by the coffee chain store – Starbucks. The news spread quickly in
Lucky Village and provoked an outcry. “Cha-Kee is our collective memories. I
especially love the glutinous rice with chicken in lotus leaf,” said one of the
villagers.
2. 渡過難關
Eventually, a host of Lucky Villagers donated money, filed complaints and
even resorted to petition to support Cha-Kee’s survival against Starbucks. This
large-scale event not only strengthened the bondage in the neighbourhood,
but also manifested the meaning of team spirit. “Great things are not done by
one person, but a team of people.” Steve Jobs’ adage is also applicable in this
case and finally they succeeded.

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段落 3 What Lucky Village is famous for
幸運村為何著名 1. 和諧的鄰舍關係
Lucky Village is one of the oldest villages in the territory, yet it is not solely
famous for its long history, but warmth. Every month, there is a regular
meeting and gathering of all villagers in the large playground area. They share
their meals, chit-chat about various current affairs, exchange their ideas and
feelings during the gathering. Such is the harmonious and jovial atmosphere
pervading in Lucky Village that captures the attention of local citizens.
2. 星巴克危機
Aside from this, the aforementioned “Starbucks crisis” was also reported by
Apple Daily, which aroused public attention to this little village.
3. 幸運村精神 – 溫暖和愛
I would say, Lucky Village is reputable for its warmth and love – It is not
simply a name, or a fame, but a spirit.
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Introduction of a Place (地方介紹) – 範例二
40 年前幸運村的生活 1. 農耕生活
On the pasture stands a horde of cows. Vitally important are these cows to
peasants as farming was the bread and butter of villagers in Lucky Village. All
the kiths and kins farmed together amid sweltering hot or freezingly cold
weather. Villagers toiled and moiled to grow crops for their subsistence.
2. 消閒活動
Harsh as their work might seem, they indeed led a leisurely life. Adults sang
folk songs while children burst into laughter when playing hide and seek.
After a typical day of work with blood, sweat and tears, villagers had their
freshly harvested vegetables for dinner.
改變幸運村的事件 1. 介紹發展計畫
Gone are the days when villagers led a primitive life. As the government
decided to develop Lucky Village, hosts of people were paying visits to the
village. The government endeavoured to turn Lucky Village into a suburban
resort in which tourists could partake in an array of activities.
2. 計劃詳情
A hefty sum of fortune was expended on building hotels as well as
renovating infrastructures and entertainment facilities. Canoes, handy
farming tools as well as swimming caps were purchased, to name but a few. A
trace of excitement was added to the serene environment.

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幸運村為何著名 1. 有機耕種
Highly celebrated is the organic farming and healthy eating workshops
organized by the villagers. Those who patronize the workshops are offered
the opportunity to work with cows. Many a visitor finds the experiment
imbued with thrills and spills as they are afraid of the cows, though they are
tamed.
2. 健康飲食工作坊
Having sown seeds, cut weeds and applied organic fertilizers, visitors will
proceed to cooking mouth-watering vegetarian dishes. Visitors can’t fail to
love the organic spices!
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Introduction of a Place (地方介紹) – 範例三
幸運村為何著名 1. 逃過颱風厄運
Lucky Village is famous for its good luck and this is how the village was
named. A long time ago, a devastating typhoon caused many deaths and
great economic losses in the old villages nearby. Fortunately, all the people
and properties in Lucky Village were not damaged. After this incident, Lucky
Village started to be famous because of its good luck.
2. 遠近馳名的小食檔
Also, there is an old couple selling traditional Chinese snacks in a street stall in
the village and the snacks are recommended my many local magazines. Many
people visit there because they want to try these snacks and the Lucky Village
become more well-known owing to the delicious and famous snacks.
40 年前幸運村的生活 1. 簡單的溝通方式
Unlike nowadays, the people living in the Lucky Village 40 years ago
communicated through face-to-face interactions and this led to harmonious
relationships between neighbours.
2. 純樸和諧的鄉村生活
At the centre of the village, there was a big area and the people in the village
liked to meet there after having dinner. This was also the place where the kids
played together, the adults sang together and the elderly sat and talked
together. During some traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Chinese New
Year, all of the people in the village would like to meet and had a meal
together and the atmosphere was great. The life in Lucky Village was simple
and harmonious.
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改變幸運村的事件 1. 介紹發展計畫
5 years ago, the government launched a plan to remove the Lucky Village due
to the lack of land for development and intended to transform the Lucky
Village into a city. Most of the people agreed to move out, including the old
couples who sell the traditional snacks.
2. 呼籲人們珍惜幸運村
The Lucky Village became empty and rarely had people visit it. As a result, its
special features started to fade. The removal plan is going to start next year
and the village will disappear afterwards. Let’s visit this precious village
before it is too late and keep a record of this unique village.
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Part A Writing (2015)
1. A recent article in the Young Post suggested that an 8:00 a.m. start to the school day makes
students feel tired and sleepy. Write to the editor of the Young Post expressing your views on
the following:
- why students feel tired
- whether or not a 9:00 a.m. start will solve the problem
Some parts of the letter have been given to you.
範例 1
上款 Dear Editor,
Paragraph 1 1. 寫信目的
I am writing to express my views on why students often feel tired nowadays.
(介紹)
2. 背景介紹 + 開啟下文
Feeling drowsy at the beginning of any given day, students’ learning efficiency
can be severely impaired. As they are future pillars of our society, we should look
into this issue carefully for the betterment of the community.
Paragraph 2 1. 標題句
Insufficient sleep may be one of the causes which lead to tiredness of students.
(原因)
2. 詳細解釋
As the recent article stated, an 8:00 a.m. start to the school day inevitably limits
their sleeping hours. It is believed by scientists that a healthy person should sleep
for more than eight hours per day. I am certain that most Hong Kong students
now cannot meet this standard. They may have countless explanations to this, be
it the ceaseless homework distributed by schools, or the extra tutorial exercises.
No prizes for guessing, their bodies cannot fully recuperate from the work with
the given sleeping time. Thus, they feel tired and sleepy next morning, and the
vicious circle continues.
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Paragraph 3 1. 相反觀點 + 讓步
Perhaps, a 9:00 a.m. start to the school day may solve the problem seemingly, by
(觀點)
extending students’ sleeping hours.
2. 反駁句
Yet, insufficient sleep is only the superficial reason.
3. 詳細解釋
We should not overlook their sleeping quality. No matter how long we sleep,
tiredness is still there if the rest is of low quality. As far as I know, many students
are constantly worrying about their academic results even during their sleep.
Such an anxious mental state has contributed to their poor sleeping quality.
Hardly can they recharge their batteries physically and psychologically. Therefore,
I believe that the importance attached to academic results in our exam-oriented
education system is the culprit why students feel tired frequently. A 9:00 a.m.
start to school days may alleviate the problem temporarily, but its effects are
minimal. Only by reducing students’ stress can we bring this thorny problem to
an end.
Paragraph 4 1. 概括上文
With students’ preoccupation with academic pursuit, their deteriorating

(總結)
psychological health is alarming. Should we ignore the fact that blindly pursuing
scores and grades makes students tired mentally, their tiredness will persist.
2. 建議
Extensive education reforms may bail students out of this grave situation and I
sincerely hope that they can soon get rid of their tiredness and drowsiness,
studying energetically and blissfully.

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Language 7/7 6/7
Total 21/21 19/21
(40/42) 5**
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範例 2
上款 Dear Editor,
I am writing in response to the article in the Young Post about the early start to
(介紹)
the school day which makes students feel tired and sleepy.
2. 表達立場
Personally, I share the same view with the writer and would also like to express
my opinions on this issue.
I believe that there are two major reasons why students feel tired. To start with,
(原因)
students are not having sufficient rest.
2. 詳細解釋
As a school day starts at 8:00 a.m., students will have to wake up at 7:00 a.m. or
earlier to prepare for the school day. It is worth noting that under the
exam-oriented system in Hong Kong, they often need to burn the midnight oil to
complete their assignments and do revision. As a result, students will not be able
to get at least 8 hours of sleep as suggested by healthcare professionals.
Arguably, getting enough sleep is vital as it allows our body to take good rest
after a whole day of toiling and moiling and reenergizes us. If students do not
have ample sleep, hardly can they work efficiently and concentrate in class,
which will jeopardize their academic performance.
3. 總結句
This explains why students often feel tired and drowsy.

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In addition, many students do not have time to have breakfast as the school day
(原因)
commences so early at 8:00 a.m.
2. 詳細解釋
I hold a firm belief that it is difficult for many students to wake up early to have
breakfast in summer, not to mention winter. Most of them prefer sleeping for an
extra thirty minutes to having breakfast as the school day starts so early. Apart
from getting enough sleep, having breakfast is also essential for us as it injects
energy into our body, enabling us to work all day long. Skipping their breakfast,
barely will they have energy to maintain their focus throughout the school day.
3. 總結句
This is also the reason why they often feel tired and sleepy.
In view of the causes of why students feel tired, I firmly believe that a 9:00 a.m.
(觀點)
start to the school day will solve the problem.
2. 詳細解釋
With the commencement of the school day delayed by one hour, students will
have extra time of sleep and sufficient time to have breakfast prior to going to
school, acquiring enough ample energy for a whole day of arduous work. Only by
having sufficient rest and breakfast will students become more attentive in class
instead of feeling tired and drowsy.
3. 總結句
A 9:00 a.m. start would effectively dig into the root of the problem, providing
them with their vigour and drive in their pursuit of academic excellence.
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Apparently, it is vitally important for students to concentrate in class with a view

(總結)
to acquiring knowledge at school.
2. 展望將來
It is to be hoped that a 9:00 start of the school day will be implemented in the
foreseeable future and solve the current problem.
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範例 3
上款 Dear Editor,
As one of your local readers and an ordinary secondary student, I am writing in

(介紹)
response to the article about the worrying trend of students sleeping during
lessons.
2. 表達立場
Depressing yet common as it may seem, many students put their heads down on
desks and take a catnap during lessons. At the first glance, many would attribute
this worrying scenario to early start to school. But after second thought, the
reasons are not that simple.
Most, if not all, students feel tired mentally but not physically.
(原因 1)
2. 詳細解釋
Many teachers still cling to one-way teaching nowadays, which makes the
students feel bored. It will be tedious if the teachers just read out passages or
theory without utilizing other more interactive approaches. For students sitting
in the seats, the sound of teachers is nothing but a lullaby, urging them to sleep.
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Another reason is that there may be too much compulsory extra-curricular

(原因 2)
activities for students to participate in after school.
2. 詳細解釋
Students always adhere to the instructions from their schools. I understand that
many schools arrange various activities for students to join from Monday to
Friday in order to enhance the wholesome development of our students.
Nevertheless, this results in students leaving school late at night and burning the
midnight oil to finish loads of homework and revision.
3. 總結句
Without adequate sleep, students feel exhausted during lessons.
As such, a 9:00 a.m. start may not be efficient enough to solve the problem of
(觀點)
students’ exhaustion at the root.
2. 詳細解釋
Will the lessons become more interesting and enlightening after waking up one
hour later? An emphatic no. It is of utmost importance for schools and teachers
to keep abreast of social changes and incorporate more interactive teaching
techniques like dramas, group discussion, presentation, you name it, into classes.
And it seems unrealistic, if not ridiculous, to sacrifice students resting time for
extra-curricular activities. Balanced development is important without doubt, but
we need to strike a balance between rest and extra-curricular activities. Halting
the compulsory participation in extra-curricular activities and shortening the
duration is a feasible solution to the problem.

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Hardly can students learn anything from lessons if they lose their concentration.
(總結)
2. 展望將來
It is a wake-up call for both schools and students to make adjustment to the
existing school policies.
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範例 4
上款 Dear Editor,
As a regular reader of your column, I have recently been brought to the attention
(介紹)
that a recent article in your column suggested that an 8:00 a.m. start to the
school day makes students feel tired and sleepy.
2. 表達立場
In light of this, a 9:00 a.m. start may ease this problem. Yet, from my point of
view, it is patently clear that this measure will certainly be of little use at all.
Beyond doubt, it is a common sight that students always feel tired and sleepy.
(原因 1)
However, is it only correlated with the 8:00 a.m. start to the school day? The
answer is of course “No”. The crux of this problem lies in the busy daily routines
and bad habits of the students.
2. 詳細解釋
Under this ossified education system in Hong Kong, students pursue excellent
academic results through joining multifarious tutorial classes. Even though they
have attended the school for nearly a whole day, they still have to take part in the
tutorial classes after school. In addition to the heavy burden of everyday
homework on students, they have no alternative but to stay up the whole night
and finish their homework before the deadline, avoiding receiving punishment
from the teachers. Aside from doing homework for the whole night, some of the
students keep playing computer games for the night, which provides an incentive
for them not to sleep.
3. 總結句
It is obvious that the daily routine and bad habits are the main culprits of
deterring students from going to bed early, giving rise to the phenomenon that
most of the students feel tired and sleepy all the time.
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Paragraph 3 1. 過渡 + 立場
In view of the main reason why students feel tired, I think it is quite conceivable
(觀點)
that why I frown upon the suggestion of a 9:00 a.m. start to the school day.
2. 詳細解釋
This measure may have a short term effect; however, in the long run, it has no
sustainable effectiveness – as it cannot hit the nub of the problem. As I have
mentioned, the causes of students feeling exhausted can be attributed to several
factors, with the students’ hectic daily routine and heavy workload being the
most contributory one. A 9:00 a.m. start may provide an extra hour for the
students to take a rest in the short run while in the long run, the students may
take this extra hour for granted, and they may think that the school encourages
them to study or play computer games and go to bed late.

3. 總結句
Hence, it is indisputable that a 9:00 a.m. start cannot address this problem
thoroughly and exhaustively.
Paragraph 4 1. 歸納全文
After all, the root cause of the matter lies in the busy daily routine of students,
(總結)
making them always feel exhausted.
2. 期望作結
I earnestly hope that effective strategies can be mapped out for the sake of the
students’ physical and mental health.
下款 Yours faithfully,
Chris Wong
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HKDSE 2016 English Writing Part A Q1
You are the President of the Students’ Union at your school. You are preparing a speech to welcome new
students on the first day of school. In order to help new students achieve success and have an enjoyable
school life, you want to talk about the following in your speech:
 importance of following school rules
 importance of interpersonal relationships
The first part of the speech has been written for you. Finish the speech.
Sample 1:
Greeting (打招呼) Good morning Principal, teachers and fellow students,
Paragraph 1 1. 自我介紹 + 開啟下文
(Opening) On behalf of the Students’ Union, I’d like to welcome all of you to our school.
I’m sure we all want to achieve success and have an enjoyable school life, so this
morning I’d like to give you some advice.
(following School It is important for us to follow school rules.
rules 和 achieve 2. 詳細解釋
success 的關係) For example, our school doesn’t allow using mobile phones during lessons. Following
the school rules can lead us to success. Imagine when you are concentrating in class,
some annoying sound from a mobile phone distracts you. Moreover, if students
sitting next to you are using their phones to play games, you may also be distracted
by them and not pay attention in class, affecting your academic results.
3. 總結句
As you all know, achieving excellent academic results is one of the ways to achieve
success. Therefore, not following the school rules would be a stumbling block on the
way to success.
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(following School Besides, following the school rules can also let us have an enjoyable school life.
rules 和 enjoyable 2. 詳細解釋
school life 的關係) Obviously, if we violate school rules, we will receive punishment like staying after
school meeting parents. Do you want to spend your precious time on staying in a
vacant classroom to wait for the end of your punishment or playing basketball happily
with your friends on the basketball court? It is important for us to follow the school
rules in order to have an enjoyable school life.
3. 總結句
As everyone of you know, your secondary school life is as short as the falling of snow.
Don’t waste your time on receiving punishment. Instead, you should spend time with
your confidants and create an enjoyable school life!
Paragraph 4 1. 承上啟下
(過渡段) Apart from the importance of following the school rules, it is important for us to have
good interpersonal skills.
(interpersonal If you have good interpersonal skills, you can get along well with your classmates and
relationships 和 teachers and this can help you achieve success.
achieve success 的 2. 詳細解釋
關係) For example, you can form study groups with your classmates before exams.
Analyzing past papers, answering each other’s questions and motivating each other
can help you achieve success in internal in and public exams. Besides, you will
acquire different soft skills in your relationships with friends such as communication
skills, which are essential in the workplace and university.
3. 總結句
As you can see, having good interpersonal skills and soft skills will definitely enhance
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(interpersonal In addition, good interpersonal skills will also give you an enjoyable school life.
relationships 和 2. 詳細解釋
enjoyable school life Throughout your six years of secondary school life, you will participate in numerous
的關係) activities such as Sports Days, Class Picnics and extra-curricular activities. Having good
interpersonal skills can help you meet friends, who are the most important part of
the puzzle of an enjoyable school life. You can imagine the joy of hanging out with
friends; you can imagine the joy of working hard together; you can imagine the joy of
achieving common goals.
3. 總結句
Therefore, having good interpersonal skills is important for you to create an
enjoyable school life.
Paragraph 7 1. 祝願聽眾
ending Before ending my speech, I hope that all of you will have an enjoyable school life and
achieve success in the future.
2. 致謝
Thank you for your listening!
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(following School Let’s talk about the importance of following school rules first.
rules) 2. 詳細解釋
Wondering if school rules have anything to do with success and an enjoyable school
life? Well, the answer lies in their functions. A school is a miniature of society. Just as
there are laws and regulations maintaining social order, school rules are essential for
the operation of a school. Following them, to start with, helps reduce conflicts among
us. Say the school no longer bans fighting. Without doubt, some aggressive students
will begin to bully others, and soon everyone will be the victims of violence. School
rules are thus a sort of lubricant promoting our well-being by regulating our
behaviour. School rules also prepare us for adult life. As a mature and responsible
person, an adult ought to abide by the law. Following school rules is a kind of a
rehearsal and arouses our awareness of law and order. Apart from reducing conflicts
and raising our awareness, following school rules also helps us leave a better first
impression. Others may deduce your traits and personalities from how you treat
school rules. Take late arrival as an example. It may indicate that you aren’t a
punctual and responsible student, thus leaving a bad impression and tarnish your
image in the eyes of others.
3. 總結句
To wrap up, following these rules is a prerequisite for success and an enjoyable
school life.
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Interpersonal The second issue I’d like to discuss is the importance of interpersonal relationships.
relationships 2. 詳細解釋
Their importance may sound all too familiar to you, as I’m sure you have heard about
it from time to time. It’s nevertheless, worth reiterating because of the importance.
To start with, through these relationships can we share our feeling and gain
emotional support. I’m pretty sure what you want most when you’re upset is the
comfort from your friends. Indeed, as all of us are social animals, interpersonal
relationships play a crucial role in our daily life. In essence, in a relationship we
benefit from each other, akin but not equivalent to the concept of exchange in
economics. In a friendship, we support and offer assistance for one another. Besides,
we can get to learn about social skills, which are no doubt the key to success. For
example, we may learn from a relationship with our classmates how to ask for help
without others having a feeling of being ordered. When interacting with others, we
can also gain a deeper understanding of how to better communicate and negotiate. In
addition, this also enhances our self-esteem. I’m quite sure you haven’t pondered
over these benefits but I think it we will be more confident and when gaining peer
recognition and acceptance, won’t we? This, to put it in the jargons of Liberal Studies,
consolidates our sense of fulfillment and security, thereby enhancing our
self-esteem.
3. 總結句
All in all, interpersonal relationships are essential to achieving success and leading an
enjoyable life.
ending It’s your first day here. Explore more and enjoy your school life!
2. 致謝
Thank you!
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Paragraph 2 1. 對比小學生活和中學生活
(Contrast primary Primary school life and secondary school life are utterly disparate – here, you are
school life and going to enjoy a lot more freedom than you did in your primary school. That is
secondary school delighting, right?
life  開啟下文 2. 提醒學生要承擔責任
But at the same time, I hope you will understand that it is equally crucial to conform
to our school rules and bear some responsibilities.
Paragraph 3 1. 詳細解釋
(the importance of Picture this scene: a group of naughty students are eating when the teacher is
following School talking; some classmates are using their phones while others are doing an
rules) experiment in the laboratory; several boys are using foul languages when chatting.
What do you think? Do you like to study in such a school? Do you want your
schoolmates to be one of them? Great, I see that many of you are shaking your
heads. Actually, in order to create an environment that is conducive to our growth
and learning, everyone has the responsibility to abide by the school rules and develop
self-discipline – to do the right thing at the right time. Our school is not a theme park
to have entertainment, nor is it a market to chat loudly whenever you want. But don’t
be afraid! It is neither a prison where you merely follow orders and instructions.
2. 總結句
As long as every one of us follows the school rules, we can establish a good image of
our school and make our alma mater an oasis of merriment and harmony. Let’s work
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Paragraph 4 1. 祝願結識好朋友
(祝願結識好朋友 Besides talking about rules, I would also like to share with you some tips on
 開旗下文 developing interpersonal relationships. All of you are newcomers and you may not
Interpersonal know each other, right? But don’t be worried! I am sure that you won’t feel solitary
relationships) here and you will have scores of friends very soon.
(the importance of Why are interpersonal relationships an intrinsic part of the school life?
interpersonal 2. 詳細解釋
relationships) Imagine if you have no faithful and genuine friends. Whenever there is a mass game
in PE lessons, no one invites you to their groups. Will you feel down in the dumps? If
you have a good rapport with your classmates, you can share your glee and sorrow
with them; you can seek help from them when you are perplexed by school work;
you can have fun with them like creeping up on them to frighten them on Sports
Days or in the graduation dinner! It sounds nice, doesn’t it? Also, you may benefit
from peer learning – mutual encouragement, exchange of ideas and constructive
comments are vitally important and they will undoubtedly help you with your
academic studies!
3. 總結句
So starting from this moment, wear a congenial smile and always try to talk to your
neighbours. I am sure they will become your confidants very soon!
ending I hope that every one of you will make new friends very soon and have a memorable
school life! Enjoy yourselves here and you will find that our school is such a cozy
home!
2. 致謝
Thank you!
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Letter to the principal - Proposal (範例一)
HKDSE English 2017 Q1 (Letter to the principal)
You are the chairperson of the Social Service Club in your school. The school would like to develop closer links
with the community. Write a letter to your principal, Ms Lee, proposing a new community project that the
school can carry out with a home for the elderly in your district.
打招呼 Dear Mr. Lee,
Paragraph 1 1. 寫作目的
I am writing to propose a new community project for our school on behalf of the Social Service
介紹
Club.
2. 交代背景
Knowing that our school is aiming to develop closer links with the community, our club has come
up with a project named “Warmth to the Elderly” in collaboration with an elderly home called
“Sunny Nursing Home”.
3. 開啟下文
In the following, I would like to introduce an activity of the project and the benefits for the elderly
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After our discussion with “Sunny Nursing Home”, it is suggested that a computer class can be
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organized for the elderly there.
2. 建議原因
As we all know, the senior citizens in the elderly home sometimes feel lonely and depressed. With
their loved ones being preoccupied with work and study, they are in lack of opportunities to
connect to the outside world. In view of this, a computer class would be a therapeutic activity for
the elderly.
3. 建議詳情
Our students are proficient in the use of information technology and advanced electronic gadgets.
They could be the instructors in the class, teaching the senior citizens to carry out simple
computer operations and use basic functions on the computers, such as typing Chinese
characters, surfing the net and watching videos and TV dramas. Through this class can our
students help the aged reconnect to the world outside the elderly home. For example, they could
learn how to use Gmail and various social media websites like Facebook and Weibo to
communicate with their children and grandchildren. With a view to enlarging their social
network, they can even make new friends on these websites. It is also worth noting that the
elderly can keep abreast of the events happening in the world and entertain themselves with the
IT skills acquired from the class. As senior citizens are easily exhausted and their attention span is
short, it is recommended that each training session should last for one hour.
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There are several benefits that the project of “Warmth to the Elderly” can bring to the elderly
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home. To commence with, the project can enhance the atmosphere of the elderly home, making it
more harmonious.
2. 背景
Lacking warmth and love, the senior citizens in the elderly home often feel spiritually empty and
hopeless. Without any means to express their dissatisfaction and frustration, it is not uncommon
for them to lose temper. Last month, for example, an elderly man fought with another old lady
in the elderly home and both of them suffered from injuries.
3. 詳細解釋論點
It is our firm belief that the computer course can address this problem and improve the
atmosphere of the elderly home. As mentioned above, the class can enable the senior citizens to
communicate with their loved ones. With their fragile souls warmed by their children and
grandchildren, they will be spiritually fulfilled and have better mental well-being. As a result,
tempers are less likely to flare and conflicts among the senior citizens can be minimized.
4. 總結句
With the harmonious atmosphere in Sunny Nursing Home, the workload of the staff can be
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Equally worth noting is that our community project can enhance the reputation of the elderly
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home.
2. 背景
Unlike some elderly homes in Hong Kong, the mission of Sunny Nursing Home is to “provide senior
citizens with warmth and a fruitful life”. Through organizing this meaningful computer course and
connecting the elderly to the outside world can we achieve this goal.
With media coverage and online discussion, the residents in our neighbourhood and Hong Kong
will know about the details of the project, realizing that the staff members of the elderly home are
enthusiastic about helping the aged and do their utmost to provide a harmonious and blissful
environment for them. With a better reputation, the elderly home can entice more people to send
their elderly parents there, increasing its customer base and revenue in the long run.
Paragraph 5 1. 期望建議得到採納
It is high time for us to make the first step to develop closer links with the community. It is
總結
sincerely hoped that our proposal will be adopted by the school, benefitting the elderly as well as
the elderly home. Thank you for your attention.
下款 Yours sincerely,
Chris Wong
Chairman of Social Service Club

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Letter to the principal - Proposal (範例二)
打招呼 Dear Principal,
I am writing on behalf of the Social Service Club to propose a new community project helping an
介紹
elderly home in our neighbourhood, which ties in with the school’s goal – to develop closer bonds
with the community. The details are as follows:
The proposed project aims to provide an opportunity for students to interact with and understand
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the nursing home.
2. 建議原因
There are dozens of elderly people residing in the nursing home and it is our conviction that more
frequent interaction with these dwellers is the key to building up bonds with them.
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It is recommended that the concert should be held in a weekday afternoon.

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2. 建議原因
The elderly will be the audience and students will be the performers The performance will include
songs from the 1960s and the 1970s, like “Below the Lion Rock” and “The Moon Represents My
Heart”, which most senior citizens are familiar with. As our school is one of the top schools in
terms of musical talents, with numerous champions of the Inter-school Music Festival, it will not
be a burden for students to rehearse and play the melodies vividly in front of the elderly. During
the concert, the senior citizens will be encouraged to sing these famous songs together and I am
convinced that they will form the warmest resonance, which will be a symphony across
generations.
It is worth noting that the meaningful mini-concert will provide the elderly with warmth and
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energize them.
2. 背景
The senior citizens living in elderly homes are usually those whose families cannot take care of
them during the day. What lack most is warmth and energy.
Our students possess these invaluable qualities that can benefit them. The genre of songs chosen,
as illustrated above, is of their generation’s taste, potentially triggering their collective memories
of their youth days. I believe not only can they realize our warmth and hospitality with the choice
of songs, but they can immerse themselves in the merriment of music. The ultimate outcome of
this activity is the memory that our students and elderly people can share together. On one hand,
our students can have deeper understanding of the community. On the other hand, the aged can
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I hope you can consider my proposal after examining the potential benefits it brings. Thank you for
總結
your support of our club over the years.
下款 Yours truly,
Chris Wong
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Letter to the principal - Proposal (範例三)
打招呼 Dear Mr. Lee,
I am writing to propose a new community project that we can co-organize with a home for the
介紹
elderly in our district.
2. 交代背景
As the chairperson of the Social Service Club, I understand the significance of developing closer
bonds with the community, which is not only beneficial to our students but also our society.
3. 開啟下文
In line with the school’s mission, the details of the project will be as follows.
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The project will include a series of activities in which our students will become volunteers.
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2. 建議詳情
One of the featured activities in the project is called the “Handicraft Festival”. Our committee
members will pick some handicraft items for the elderly to try out, ranging from origami to
rainbow bottles, under the guidance of our volunteers. The elderly could keep their finished
products after the tutorial session so as to decorate their living space and beautify it. In order to
minimize the impacts on our students’ studies, it is recommended that the activity should be held
on Saturday afternoons after the end of the final examination.
The project could bring an array of benefits for the elderly home. Firstly, it can help the elderly
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become connected with the community, which can bring merriment to them.
2. 背景
Senior citizens residing in elderly homes are often isolated from the community, feeling bored and
having nothing to do in their daily life.
Yet, with our kind-hearted volunteers visiting them and providing them with warmth, the elderly
can chat with us and have fun during the tutorial sessions. Knowing more about the pastimes of
the new generation and the latest news in our society, they can also share with us their stories in
the past and valuable life experiences.
4. 總結句
Not only does this add spice to the dreary life of senior citizens, this is conducive to building their
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Besides, the tutorials will also be beneficial in keeping the minds of the elderly active.
活動好處 2
2. 背景
Due to the aging, most senior citizens suffer from chronic diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s
disease. According to some research, frequent participation in activities can keep the mind of the
aged active, slowing their degeneration process.
In our new project, the elderly can try to make different handicrafts in our tutorials, which involve
coordination of the body as well as problem-solving processes. In the course of making origami
and rainbow bottles, the senior citizens living in the elderly will have to overcome various
challenges and cooperate with their teammates and our volunteers.
4. 總結句
Through completing the tutorial sessions can they energize their mind and gain a sense of
satisfaction.
Lastly, the project can alleviate the burden of the staff working in the elderly home.
活動好處 3
2. 背景
As mentioned above, many senior citizens are plagued by brain degeneration. Also, some of them
have low mobility, requiring the intensive care by staff members. Hence, it is difficult for them to
arrange activities for the elderly.
With our volunteers’ participation, we can help out in organizing the events and providing
guidance to the elderly. This can help reduce the heavy workload of the staff members.
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With the above benefits, we believe that our community project can allow our school to develop
總結
closer links with the elderly home, and most importantly, make the life of senior citizens living
there more fruitful. We would be grateful if you could accept our proposal.
Chris Wong
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Letter to parents (範例一)
1. You are Chris Wong, the class teacher of 6A. You will be taking your class on a school trip next month
to sky 100, shown in the poster below.
Write a letter to parents giving them the necessary information about the trip. You may use the
mindmap to help you write the letter.
Poster
Highest indoor observation deck in the city!
Sky 100 Hong Kong
Observation Deck
100/F ICC
1 Austin Road
West Kowloon
Entrance fee: $150
Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Mind Map of the School Trip
Transportation Purpose of the trip
Lunch Cost
?
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打招呼 Dear Parents,
I am writing to inform you of the coming field trip to Sky 100 for 6A students, which is a
介紹
component of an inter-disciplinary project designed by History and Geography teachers.
2. 開啟下文
We believe it is a golden opportunity for students to leave the classroom, exploring and
investigating our city. The details of the trip are as follows.
Paragraph 2 1. 建議詳情
The trip will be held on November 3 (Saturday). Students will be required to arrive at the school
活動介紹
gate by 9:30 a.m., where a shuttle bus will be waiting to take the students to the alluring
attraction. Students will spend the day at the skyscraper, absorbing knowledge of various fields. At
5 p.m., students will be dismissed.
There is a host of objectives we are hoping to achieve during the visit to Sky 100. To commence
活動目的 1
with, we aim to provide students with the opportunity to understand more about the historical
backgrounds and events of Hong Kong.
2. 詳細解釋
Observing our city at the best location, students would spectate the attractive scenery in awe,
boosting their sense of belonging to Hong Kong. During the visit, history teachers will introduce
the humble beginning of the city and explain the origin and historical development of some
renowned buildings in Central and Wan Chai, such as the Post Office, the headquarters of HSBC,
the Bank of China Tower as well as the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
3. 總結句
As a result, students can learn more about the significant roles of various buildings.
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Another purpose of the activity is to allow 6A students to have a better understanding of the land
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use in Hong Kong.
2. 詳細解釋
While our Geography textbooks cover this topic, our teachers would like our students to explore
the issues related to land use from a bird’s eye view. From the observation tower of Sky 100,
students will have the chance to take a glance of various housing estates, commercial buildings,
sports grounds and historical monuments in our central business districts. During the process,
our Geography teachers will explain the considerations the government takes when formulating
the blueprint of urban development. After the visit, students will be required to complete a
reflection on the trip.
3. 總結句
Hopefully, 6A students can broaden their horizons and know more about the land development in
Hong Kong.
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Lastly, the visit to Sky 100 is a rare chance for 6A students to relax themselves.
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2. 背景
In the preparation for the HKDSE, our students are mostly trapped in the classroom and seldom
have the chance to chill out.
Organized at the beginning of November, the activity can enable students to take a break from
the hectic schedule and stressful school life right after the uniform test. More importantly, it is the
perfect opportunity for students to enjoy themselves together. Through taking selfies in front of
the magnificent scenery of the Victory Harbour and chatting with their confidants, students will
surely gain some unforgettable experience in their life, which is something they will treasure and
look back on with a smile on their faces after their graduation.
Paragraph 5 1. 活動詳情
The total cost of the trip is $200, which includes transportation cost and the packaged lunch for
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students, which will be arranged by the school.
情 + 總結
2. 期望建議得到採納
It is sincerely hoped that 6A students will seize the invaluable chance to step outside the
classroom and broaden their horizons. Should you have queries, please do not hesitate to contact
the school for more information regarding the trip. We will try to get back to you as soon as
possible.
Chris Wong
Class Teacher of 6A
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(範例二)
打招呼 Dear Parents,
I am writing to inform you about the details of the school trip to be held next month, which is
介紹
prepared for F.6A students.
2. 開啟下文
As one of our school’s major purposes this year is to promote innovative activities for students to
learn outside classrooms, I believe that travelling to Sky 100 located in Tsim Sha Tsui would be a
golden opportunity to broaden students’ horizons. The details will be included as follows.
Paragraph 2 1. 詳細解釋
As for the details of the trip, the date of the school trip would be November 10 (Wednesday),
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which is right after the uniform test period and the gathering venue would be the school gate as
have hired a coach to bring the students from our school to Sky 100. The fee for this trip would be
$680, including the entrance fee, coach fee and the cost of the lunch. The gathering time is 7:30
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Regarding the mission of the trip, the ultimate goal is to let students appreciate Hong Kong and
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the toil of their predecessors in building Hong Kong.
2. 建議詳情
During the trip, students will get the chance to go up to the observation deck on 100/F of Sky 100.
The magnificent view of the skyline and skyscrapers located on Hong Kong Island would
incontrovertibly create a feast for the eyes of students. From commercial centres to housing
estates, from highways to streets, from gigantic lorries to ferries in the sea – all these provide a
comprehensive picture of Hong Kong for students to witness. In the observation deck, there would
be an exhibition featuring the transformation of Hong Kong from a fishing village to a vibrant
metropolis. Through examining the contrast between the view in the past and the spectacular
view in front of them in Sky 100, they would definitely be shocked by the valiant efforts their
predecessors made in transforming Hong Kong into an enchanting city.
3. 總結句
Ultimately, it is hoped that their sense of belonging to Hong Kong can be cultivated, encouraging
them to do their best to keep the luster of Hong Kong and echoing our school motto – One for All,
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In addition to deepening students’ understanding of our hometown, 6A students will have the
午餐詳情
opportunity to participate in one more breathtaking activity during the trip – “Lunch with Big
Brothers”.
2. 詳細解釋
We have invited our alumni working in different fields including government officials, lawyers,
doctors, accountants and even construction workers to chit-chat with 6A students during the lunch
break on the 30th floor of Sky 100, featuring a mini-buffet. It is strongly believed that students can
reap benefits from the conversation with the working adults as they will have a glimpse of how
they have fought tooth and nail for the betterment of our beautiful city, which once again
meshes well with the mission of the trip.
Paragraph 5 1. 強調活動好處
Thank you for spending time on reading this letter and I sincerely believe that this school trip
總結
would be absolutely entertaining and meaningful to your child.
2. 期望建議得到採納
Please be reminded that the deadline for application is October 28. Should you have any enquiries,
feel free to contact me through email. I look forward to receiving your favoruable reply.
Chris Wong
Class Teacher of 6A
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2. The Yearbook Committee is putting together a book for all graduating students. The yearbook is a
collection of photos and comments about school life, written and submitted by students. When read
several years later, the yearbook will remind students of their time at secondary school.
You are a student in Class 6C at Kowloon Secondary School. The committee has asked you to
complete the following yearbook entry.
1.1 Academic Life
Write about one subject that you enjoyed studying or found challenging.
1.2 Student Life
Write about what you will miss most about being a student in Class 6C.
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範例 1
1.1 Academic Life
1. 標題句
In my six-year secondary school life, Chinese was my favourite subject and Miss Wong was my beloved
Chinese teacher.
2. 用其他老師作對比
As Class 6C is the elite class of the school, what we faced every day are ceaseless assignments, a large
number of tests and examinations as well as the stern faces of teachers.
3. 刻劃老師用心教學
However, Miss Wong cared about the feeling of all of us. With her interactive teaching approach, I was
immersed in the merriment of learning Chinese poems and often imagined the magnificent scenery
portrayed in the poems. As an inquisitive student, I often asked her about various aspects of the Chinese
culture, such as Confucianism and Taoism during the lunchtime and after school. Although it was
challenging for me to memorize all the proses and poems taught in Chinese textbooks and often got
unsatisfactory results, Miss Wong didn’t give me up. On the contrary, she sacrificed her leisure time,
responding to my questions and teaching me patiently on Whatsapp. Touched by her enthusiasm about
teaching, I worked harder and achieved brilliant results in the mock examination. How wonderful it was!
There is no doubt that I enjoyed studying Chinese due to Miss Wong.

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1.2 Student Life
Write about what you will miss most about being a student in Class 6C
1. 標題句
Apart from the academic life and the merriment of Chinese lessons, being a student in Class 6C was
unforgettable. What I will miss most is the solidarity showcased by all of us.
2. 描寫比賽前的衝突
Can you see the smiles of all of us on the photo? Do you remember we practised cheerleading before the
Sports Days? Do you remember we prepared for the inter-class singing contest before the Last Day?
Ahead of the singing contest, we had a heated debate about which song we should select and criticized
each other.
3. 描寫團結氣氛
However, our Chinese teacher and class teacher, Miss Wong, insisted that we should unite in order to
fight for glory and gave us clear guidance. For those who are talented in music, they could choose the
song; for those who possess excellent leadership skills, they were in charge of leading the rehearsal;
for those who are artistically-gifted, they were responsible for designing the costumes. Thanks to Miss
Wong’s outstanding leadership, we knew how to distribute the work and realized the significance of
unity. With our flawless performance in the school hall, we managed to impress the adjudicators, the
teachers, as well as the students, winning the championship trophy and ending our beautiful secondary
school life on a high note. From the photo, you can see our sweet smiles and jubilant faces. There is no
doubt our swan song made our class united and I am really proud of being a member of the 6C family!
4. 期望作結
Hope that everyone of us can achieve brilliant results in the HKDSE and have a bright future!
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範例 2
1.1 Academic Life
1. 標題句
To me, English has always been the subject that I am most fond of.
2. 描寫英文吸引之處
One thing about the language that never ceases to surprise me is the astonishing co-existence of
complexity and simplicity, which is also why I enjoyed immersing myself in the wondrous world of
English so much. With English, you can convey intricate messages with simple and direct language, just
as you can infuse your ideas with a graceful touch of sophistication and fancy wordings. English is also
more than just a language; it tells the faces of a vast collection of different cultures across the world, and
by listening to someone speaking, you can tell from the accent which region one belongs to and what
cultural background one bears. Undoubtedly, learning English in school could get slightly tedious with all
the suffocating piles of schoolwork and exam practices stacking up on my desk, but exploring the English
subject is never confined to a mere classroom, or an examination.
3. 期望作結
I believe I will continue to explore the wonders of this language, international, common yet no less
splendid, in my university studies.

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1.2 Student Life
Write about what you will miss most about being a student in Class 6C
1. 標題句
The fraternity among 6C classmates is certainly what I will miss the most.
2. 描寫團結氣氛
Surrounded by the stifling ocean of textbooks and endless exercises, my classmates never forgot to cheer
on each other and lend each other their helping hands whenever needed. Although to a certain extent,
we were all contenders in this cut-throat academic race, despite all the stress and all the ups and downs,
we all pushed together as one and maintained our friendship as we went down this treacherous and
difficult path of academic pursuit hand in hand. As a member of 6C, you never feel like a marginalized
outcast. Instead, there are always warm smiles, soothing embraces and heartwarming pep talks which
encourage you to stand up and fight for another day.
3. 期望作結
Going our separate ways is inevitable at some point. However, I wish the beautiful memory of being a
member of this wonderful class would be engraved in my heart as a piece of incandescent reminiscence.
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I have never experienced such a bad service and I have promised myself that I am not going to
visit this restaurant again in my life! I now recall my awful dining experience with my beloved
family members yesterday. It was a totally disappointing experience!
Thanks to the ad-hoc promotions done on social media platforms, I decided to make an advanced
booking at the restaurant for celebrating my father’s 60th birthday this year. At first, I thought I
was fortunate as the restaurant offered us a table near the window, which allowed us to enjoy the
beautiful and tranquil Victoria Harbour in front of us. However, upon our arrival, a staff member
suddenly told us that the original table was then unavailable as it had been reserved by a bigger
family. We were so exasperated at that time and complained to the manager. What was beyond
our imagination was how irresponsible he was when responding to us. Instead of showing their
sincere apology or offering us some coupons as compensation, he simply allocated us to the very
dark and noisy corner of the restaurant! And this was only the beginning of the nightmare!
Given its citywide popularity brought by its Michelin label, many foreign visitors and local diners
pay visit to this restaurant in order to try out their dim sums. Perhaps this was also the first
Sunday after the government lifted the regulation on social distancing due to the outbreak of
the coronavirus. The usual crowd re-emerged once again! There were so many uncivilized locals
shouting around and even taking off their face masks before their dishes arrived! I really cannot
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believe my family and I would encounter such an appalling experience in such a high-class
restaurant! In fact, what we were worrying about was the hygiene issue as the restaurant could
easily become the breeding ground of pneumonia.
That said, as we had ordered our food, we could only continue waiting and hope that we would
finish our meal as soon as possible. Luckily, many of the dishes could still slightly compensate us as
they were mouthwatering. Although we needed to wait for a long time, it was understandable as
the dim sums had been freshly prepared. Some of them, like egg tarts were delectable as the
texture was well-controlled through an optimal mix of egg yolk, milk as well as flour. Meanwhile,
many of the ingredients incorporated into other dim sums like prawns, siu mai and beef balls
were impeccably mixed. They were definitely not coming from those pre-packaged purchases that
can make people detect a frozen taste when eating. We really appreciate the effort made by the
chefs during the preparation process. When all our meals were served on our desk, they were all
in good shapes. Apparently, cooking is not simply a mundane and mechanical task with endless
repetition. To them, they had surely humanized and added in life to every single dish! If you
savoured every piece of dim sums there, you would be impressed by the magic touch of the chefs!
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You all may then wonder why I have reservation when it comes to recommending this restaurant.
In fact, another nightmare occurred when we were served with our pre-ordered dessert. Although
we had planned to order the red bean soup as it is their signature dish beforehand, they
eventually served us with a mixture of red and green bean soup, claiming that they had realized
a shortage of red beans in their kitchen. The major problem here was that the staff was
irresponsible. As the members of such a luxurious restaurant, they should always uphold their
professionalism and act in line with the interests of the customers. However, what they were
showing to us then was very disappointing! They were simply making changes at the last minute.
This is totally ridiculous! Having achieved a prestigious label for its food doesn’t mean that they
could improvise their services and were immune from criticism.
As a customer, I believe every dining experience is a holistic one. Food is merely one of the many
variables affecting our appetite. What Dim Sum One was showing to us was violating the sound
traditional Chinese culture demonstrated by the chefs and the food. I’m pretty sure if no
substantial improvement were made, there would only be more and more complaints of similar
natures here. So if I were you, I would carefully consider whether I should follow others and take
a few superficial shots here for “likes” on my Instagram! Or I should spend the same amount of
money on a more customer-oriented restaurant in the near future.

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After a visit to the new hot potato of the media last Friday night, I am now a diehard fan of this
fantastic restaurant!
This Chinese-style restaurant located in Central has been patronized by passionate foodies since
its opening on March 15. For me, the most remarkable component of my dining experience was
doubtlessly its food. To start with, we ordered a dish of shrimp dumplings and some chicken feet.
The shrimps were perfectly seasoned and I could taste how it was freshly alive moments ago.
While the chicken feet raised our appetite with the spicy aroma of chilli, pork, soy sauce and
other seasonings. Its taste was a surprise, with the sweet and spicy skin as well as the soft and the
easily chewed bones constituting the best chicken feet I have ever savoured. After that, we
ordered a dish of seafood fried rice and a bowl of chicken congee, the most acclaimed dishes of
Dim Sum One. While the waitress was slowly approaching us from the end of the corridor, I
couldn’t describe how thrilled I was to taste this legendary dish. The fried rice looked as perfect,
with the rice moistened with a light brown coating of soy sauce, decorated by scattered pieces of
shrimps and crab meat. The first bite I had was full of fried rice and meat. I know it seems like a
cliché, but the only word I could think of to comment on the dish was “bravo”! The rice was
flavoured and spiced. Neither was it too oily nor overwhelming, which is a fatal mistake
committed by many chefs. The balance between plainness and seasoning was flawlessly struck.
So mouthwatering were the ingredients that my bowl was quickly emptied. As for the chicken
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congee, it wasn’t as outstanding as the seafood fried rice. Although it preserved the sweetness of
the chicken, it lacked seasoning, which made it rather plain and tasteless. There were still a host
of scrumptious dishes on the menu, from turnip cakes to stir-fried vegetables, from steamed fish
with ginger to traditional red bean soup. While they may not suit the taste of everyone, they are
certainly worth trying.
Despite the mouthwatering food, the services there weren’t equally praiseworthy. Maybe it was
due to the overcrowded environment. To our disappointment, it took us five minutes just to
summon a waiter. Worse still, he was bad-mannered, looking impatient and annoyed. He even
told us to serve ourselves, which was certainly not anticipated in a high-class and reputable
restaurant. It was probably the only thing that pissed me off. Everything else was satisfactory.
Even though it might seem too pricey (costing about $2000), I would still recommend Dim Sum
One to every foodie in Hong Kong and in the world. Especially for families who love gathering, the
food would certainly not disappoint your picky children!
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Good morning, everyone!
As all of you know, our annual school fair will be held between 12 p.m and 4 p.m. on 29th May on our
beloved school campus. In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our school, the theme this year is
“Nostalgia”, which will allow our present students and alumni to reminisce about our glorious history.
Are you guys curious about the details of the activity? Let me tell you straight away. The school fair will
kick off with a heart-stirring quiz game between our Form 5 students and our alumni in the school hall.
Attend the contest and you will understand more about our origin, our evolution from a humble village
college into a cradle grooming talents contributing to Hong Kong as well as our phenomenal achievements
in extra-curricular activities. Want to watch a play? You won’t be disappointed! Our drama club, which is
the defending champion of the Inter-school Drama Competition, will showcase their superb acting skills in
our play called “Inheritance”, in which our old campus during the 1970s will be recreated on the stage and
our spirit of mutual support and incandescent love will be demonstrated.
Sitting in the hall for two hours watching the quiz game and the drama, some of you will surely complain
of rumbling stomach. It’s time for you to savour some delectable refreshments. Thanks to the effort by
the Cooking Club and Home Economics teachers, a makeshift tea restaurant will be built on the school
basketball court, where you can taste the egg tarts and pineapple buns prepared by our students and sip
milk tea as well as coffee made by our teachers. Still not satisfied? You can pamper your eyes through
viewing the outstanding works meticulously prepared by our Visual Arts students on the covered
playground. In these masterpieces, you will marvel at the magnificent comics detailing the old days of our
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beloved school and vivid portraits featuring our teachers, who have been working painstakingly to
enhance our all-round development.
With a view to ensuring the smooth organization of the school fair, volunteers are now being recruited. No
matter which form you are studying in, you are cordially invited to become the ambassadors welcoming
the guests at the entrance and the corridor, helpers of booths and the hosts of the quiz game as well as the
play. With the pandemic of Covid-19 still threatening Hong Kong, special arrangements have been made.
Implementing the social distancing measures required by the government, we have set a quota of 200
attendees who can visit our campus. In the meantime, the quiz competition and the drama will be
broadcast live on our school website and YouTube. Students who excel in multimedia are now invited to
help out.
As you can see, our school fair is such a meaningful activity especially as we are celebrating our 50th
anniversary. Let’s immerse ourselves in the wonderland of nostalgia on 29th May. Paying only 10 dollars,
you can bring one of your friends or family members to witness the glorious history of our school. Don’t
hesitate and sign up for the event via chriswong@hkbs.edu.hk. Thanks for listening!

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Road to Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination

Writing notes (9) (Part A 短文寫作)

1. Descriptive Report (報告)  用過去式

HKDSE English Sample Paper Q1 a. Write a report

Sunday, b. Describe what happened

2008 Hong Kong Post

Yesterday, six people were trapped for five hours in a Wan

2. Information poster(資料海報)  用現在式和將來式

HKDSE English Practice Paper Q1 a. Complete the information poster

Annual Walkathon for Walk to Build d. The route of the talk

e. The work of Walk to Build

Help to raise money to build schools in China

Why take part?

The route of the walk

The work of Walk to Build

3. Feature Article (專題文章)  用過去式、現在式和將來式

HKDSE English 2012 Q1 a. Write a feature article about yourself

- The best part of my job

4. Picture composition (看圖作文)  用過去式和現在式

HKDSE English 2013 Q1 a. Present two photos

b. Give a title to each

c. Give a brief explanation of why these

For question 1, write about 100 words for each photo.

You are taking part in a photo exhibition called ‘My Memories’. As

5. Introduction of a place (地方介紹) 用過去式和現在式

HKDSE English 2014 Q1 a. Write an article about an old village

- Life in Lucky Village 40 years ago

6. Letter to the Editor (Reasons + Opinion)  用現在式和將來式

a. why students feel tired

the editor of the Young Post expressing your views on the

- why students feel tired

- whether or not a 9:00 a.m. start will solve the problem

Some parts of the letter have been given to you.

7. Speech to welcome Form 1 students (用現在式和將來式)

a. help new students achieve success

The opening that was provided by HKEAA:

Good morning Principal, teachers and fellow students,

On behalf of the Students’ Union, I’d like to welcome all of you to

8. Letter to the Principal (用現在式和將來式)

HKDSE English 2017 Q1 a. Propose a new community project

In your letter persuade your principal to accept your project by

(i) describing one activity that could be carried out, and

(ii) identifying the benefits for the elderly home.

Sign your letter Chris Wong.

9. Letter to parents (用現在式和將來式)

a. Write a letter to parents

Highest indoor observation deck in the

Sky 100 Hong Kong

Entrance fee: $150

Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Mind Map of the School Trip

Transportation Purpose of the trip

10. Yearbook entry (年刊短文)

a. Complete a yearbook entry

1.1 Academic Life

Write about one subject that you enjoyed studying or found

1.2 Student Life

11. Comments on a restaurant

HKDSE English 2020 Q1

dining environment price

Eat & Drink