YT2020 Question Bank--Alcohol Abuse

You are Chris Wong. You are a social worker currently understanding the reasons behind adolescent
drinking and their abusing of alcohol. Write an article/a report stating the reasons, as well as
suggestions for parents and guardians to help alleviate or mediate the situation.

1993 AS-Level Usage of English -- Q3

Last year, some universities in Hong Kong admitted a number of students because of their achievements in
non-academic areas such as sports, music, the performing arts and community service, although they did not
meet normal university entry requirements.

Write an article for the school magazine discussing arguments both for and against such an admissions policy.
End the article by providing your own opinion on the issue. Give your article a title.

1993 AS-Level
Planning Space Usage of English -- Q3 (Example)
 Recently, there is a growing number of young people participating in the phenomenon known as
“Cosplay”, which parents worry that this activity would hinder their academic studies. You are
Chris Wong, a journalist working for HKTEEN, a teen magazine. You are currently writing an
article regarding the reasons why this activity suddenly gain prominence, as well as why parents
would worry that the activity would bring negative effects to their academia, rather than positive.

Planning Structure
Title---a concise summary of the information which is going to follow in the article
1st Paragraph--- Background/Details

2nd to 4th Paragraphs--- Thorough Explanations & Imaginary Situations

5th Paragraph- Conclusion, summarizing the topic or a final opinion, recommendation or

comment

HKDSE 2020 Paper 3 (Report)

 Usually a boss, a board or someone who is in charge
To inform about a situation, describe the data discovered, analyse it and inform
the readers about the weaknesses, problems, as well as the solutions (if
possible)
Be as formal and respectful as possible
Remember to limit your contractions and phrasal verbs
Divide your writing with subheadings.
If possible, you can also use passive voice.y

Structure of an Information Report

1st Paragraph • Introduction of the issue
Reason and purpose of the report
**Use an extremely formal tone. Never use short form or slangs.
The purpose of…/The aims of…/The issues of…
2nd Paragraph • State and analyse the findings and data
The majority of…/The
minority of… Example: From the (collected) data, it is seen that …. (Numbers/Graphs
etc.)
Data must be listed out very clearly!! As you are presenting your
findings, you have to give proof of your findings, how you retrieved
your data etc.

Phrases you could use:

In the second section/In the second half/part of the questionnaire
results…
According to the retrieved data, …. (put in numbers or percentage)

3rd Paragraph – 4th When you give suggestions, it is preferable that you use modal verbs.
Paragraph Preferably use Modal Verbs to express your requests/wishes.
You can + v.
You should + v.
Remember to + v. (Imperatives are OK as well!)
Perhaps some passive voice?
It is advised that… + v.
It is advisable for you + to + v.
You are recommended to + v.
You are encouraged to + v.
You are advised to + v.
You are required to + v.

 A list of problems (列出問題)

 Suggestions / Actions to be taken to solve each problem (解決每一個問題
的建議/方案/計劃)
 Recommendations (Optional)

Potential Problems and Solutions

 A list of problems (列出問題)
  Suggestions / Actions to be taken to solve each problem (
解決每一個問題的建議/方案/計劃)
 Recommendations (Optional)

5th Paragraph Conclusion

Therefore,…
In conclusion/To conclude..
Preliminary Analysis:
1. What is your query?
2. Main Text Type
3. What methods are you going to undertake to achieve/obtain results?

Detailed Analysis:
1. Think of the reasons and the recent trends in online subscription services, why are people not
going to cinemas than before?
2. What about the service, fees etc.