1994 CE RS Marking Scheme (Section D) Page 1 of 6

1994 CE RS
SECTION B: PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

QUESTION
6. (a) Some people in Hong Kong have recently said that they do not want mentally-retarded people to live in
their community or to attend recreation centres there.
(i) Why have people made these objections? (4 marks)
(ii) How do you think the writers of the New Testament would try to persuade them to change their
minds? (12 marks)
(b) Would your family be happy if a help centre for drug addicts was set up near your home? Explain your
answers. (4 marks)

MARKIN G SCHEME
6. (a) (i) Reasons for these objections:
- they do not understand the mentally retarded and so are frightened of them
- they do not realize that some mentally retarded people can have normal jobs and can fit into
society well
- they think all mentally retarded people are dangerous - they might harm other people
- they are embarrassed to see strange people
- they do not feel happy with anyone who is different
- its bad for business to have these people around
or any other reasonable answer (any 4 × 1 mark)

(ii) How the New Testament writers would try to persuade them to change their minds:
- Jesus said if we help other people in need it is just the same as helping him (Matt 25:31-46)
- we should love people because God first loved us (John 4:19-21)
- if you love God you must love your brother/people in need too
- be concerned about the well-being of other people not just your own (Phil 3: 11)
- we should not treat people differently just because they do not look the same as us (James 2:1-9), it
is a sin to do this
- Jesus mixed with all sorts of people so we should do the same and be accepting of others
- we should not consider ourselves more important than other people, God made us all
- we should be benevolent/impartial to all just as God is (Matt 5:44-45)
- we should be merciful as our Father in heaven is merciful (Luke 6:36)
- making money is not the most important thing in life, so it's not important if the businesses do not
make so much money (Matt 19:24; Mark 16:17-27; Luke 12:16-21)
or any other valid answer (any 6 × 2 marks)

(b) YES or NO plus 2 reasons (2 × 2 marks)

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QUESTION
7. (a) What, according to Paul, are the reasons why people should work? (4 marks)
(b) (i) Some people choose jobs that have a high salary but which they do not enjoy doing. What might
be the reasons for their choice? (4 marks)
(ii) Explain why some Christians think that pay is not the most important thing to consider when
choosing a job. (12 marks)

MARKIN G SCHEME
7. (a) According to Paul, why people should work:
- to earn own living (2 Thess 3:12)
- not to be dependent on anyone else (2 'Mess 3:8)
- not to be a burden to others (2 'Mess 3:8)
- to be able to help the poor (Eph 4:28)
- to follow the apostles' example (2 'Mess 3:9)
- not to get into a habit of laziness (Pr 6:6-11; 2 Thess 3:6)
- to be an example to others (2 Thess 3:9)
- to lead orderly lives (2 'Mess 3:12)
- to fulfil our responsibility to others/to the community (I Cor 12:14-27) (any 4 × 1 mark)

(b) (i) 'My reasons for people choosing jobs which have a high salary but which they do not enjoy doing:
- high salary is needed to support parents, brothers and sisters
- high salary enables them to give more money away to the poor
- high salary enables them to enjoy leisure time
- high salary to buy expensive cars etc.
- high salary will help them to emigrate
- to pay medical bills for sick parents, relatives
- to save money to leave to their children
or any other reasonable answer (any 4 × 1 mark)

(ii) Why some Christians think that pay is not the most important consideration:
- they feel that as a lot of their life is spent at work they ought to do something meaningful/use the
time well
- they should be using the abilities that God has given them and so they seek a job that enables them
to do so (making full use of their talents given by God)
- they feel God has specially called them to the work they are doing
- some highly paid jobs might be too stressful/affect their health and they want to take care of the
body / health God has given them
- they want to choose a job which allows more time with their family
- they want to do a job which is service to God/the church / other people in the community
- they choose to live a simple life in a materialistic society
- they want a job which will give them time after work to serve the church/work for charity / follow
their hobbies
or any other valid answer (any 6 × 2 marks)
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QUESTION
8. (a) There are computer dating companies in Hong Kong which say they can introduce potential marriage
partners to each other. In your opinion, is this a good way to meet a future wife or husband? (4 marks)
(b) (i) When some famous people marry they may be thought of as an ideal couple, yet later the marriage
ends in separation or divorce. What could be the reasons for their unhappy marriages? (4 marks)
(ii) What advice do the writers of the Old and New Testaments give to people who want a successful
married life? (10 marks)
(c) What sort of a person would you like to marry? Give reasons for your answer. (2 marks)

MARKIN G SCHEME
8. (a) Do computer dating companies offer a good way to meet a marriage partner:
NO - people should meet each other before they start going out seriously
- computers cannot tell anything about the personalities of the people they introduce to each other
- it might be dangerous - the people they are introduced to might be immoral or criminals etc.
or any other reasonable answer

YES - people are too busy in Hong Kong to go to places where they can meet people
- shy people might never meet suitable partners otherwise
- computers scientifically 'work out' who might get on well with each other
or any other reasonable answer (any 2 × 2 marks)

(b) (i) Reasons for the unhappy marriages of famous people:

- they have too much money/they are more interested in material things rather than caring for each
other
- an easy life means they do not have to face difficulties together which would strengthen a
relationship
- the demands of being famous give them less time with their family
- too much media attention - they always have to act a part so they are never themselves
- marriages might be arranged for publicity, business purposes etc. but the partners are not
compatible
- they concentrate too much on outward appearance - not enough on what's happening in minds and
hearts
- they did-not consider the true commitment of marriage
- rich / famous people may be self-centred and pleasure-seeking at the expense of their partners /
families
- not enough pre-marriage preparation
- unfaithfulness
or any other reasonable answer (any 4 × 1 mark)

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Cont’d
(ii) Bible advice for a successful married life:
- man and wife should stay together (Gen 2:21-25) (try to accept each other)
- not take marriage lightly because it was ordained by God
- should love each other as Christ loved the church / husbands should love their wives as Christ
loved the church (Eph 5:25)
- be willing to accept advice etc. from each other (Eph 5:21-33)
- they must not allow anyone to separate them/the two have became one/they should remain faithful
(Mark 10: l.- 12)
- man and wife should satisfy each other's needs (I Cor 7:1-17)
- they should support one another and their relationship (1 Cor 7:1-17)
- they should love their partners as themselves (Eph 5:28)
- they should take care of one another (Eph 5:29)
- the relationship should be one of love and respect/the husband should love the wife and the wife
should respect the husband (Eph 5:33)
- they should be willing to submit to one another (Eph 5:21)
- it should be a relationship in which Christ is reverenced / where God is honoured (Eph 5:21)
or any other valid answer (any 5 × 2 marks)

NOTE: Answers should include at least ONE point from both O.T. and N.T. Otherwise maximum 8 marks.

(c) any reasonable answer may be accepted

e.g. same interests
same religion
good qualities (any 2 × 1 mark)
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QUESTION
9. In Genesis 1:26-31, we read that God told man to bring the earth under his control.
(a) With reference to Hong Kong,
(i) give TWO examples of the right use of this God-given power, and (4 marks)
(ii) give TWO examples of the misuse of this power. (4 marks)
In EACH case explain your answer.
(b) What should the Christian attitude be towards people who want to 'save the earth'?
Give reasons for your answer. (8 marks)
(c) How can an individual care for the world that God has created? Give FOUR practical examples. (4
marks)

MARKIN G SCHEME
9. (a) (i) Right use of the power to control the earth
The examples require the candidates to make value judgments e.g.
- land reclamation in order to build more houses/more development means greater prosperity
- land reclamation for the Eastern Harbour Highway makes travel easier and improves quality of life
- reservoirs at High Island etc. in order to conserve water supplies
or any other valid answer (any 2 × 2 marks)
NOTE: some examples could be quoted on either side of the argument and should be marked for the value
judgment made

(ii) Wrong use of the power to control the earth

- land reclamation which damages the environment e.g. as at Stonecutter's Island where many fish
died
- commercial development which involves harming the environment e.g. cutting down many trees
etc.
- development for the immediate good of people without regard for the harm to the environment
e.g. building a golf course etc. on country park land
building a new airport at Chek Lap Kok and threatening much wildlife
or any other valid answer (any 2 × 2 marks)

(b) 'Me Christian's attitude towards people who want to save the earth' Christians should support them
because:
- God created the world/everything good and it is our responsibility to take care of it
- God gave us responsibility for the earth so we should use our resources well
- we should have consideration for people and not damage the ecology/economy of a country
- the Bible teaches us not to over-farm or over-fish (Lev 25:1-7)
- we should want to preserve the beautiful and rich environment God has given us (Ps 24:1-2)
- God has given us instructions to allow the earth to renew itself (Lev 25)
- we should act in love and be concerned about what we hand on to the next generation
- we should want to prevent others from suffering because of our mistakes
or any other valid answer (any 4 × 2 marks)
N.B. Possible ALTERNANVE ANSWER

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Cont’d
Some candidates might want to answer along the following lines:
- as stewards of the environment we should support those who want to 'save the earth' so long as they act in
a way acceptable to Christians
- some situations are not 'black and white' e.g. a company cutting down trees in the rainforest may be the
only source of work for some workers
- a Christian might need to ignore the protests of the environmentalists to fulfil his first duty to provide for
his family
- many exploitative industries provides jobs for poor people and it may be wrong for a Christian to try to
close them down
- in many Third World countries it might be necessary to use the resources - as more developed countries
have done and are doing
or any other valid answer
N.B. A COMMINANON ANSWER could also be attempted. Answers should be marked according to how well they
are based on Christian principles.

(c) How an individual could care for the environment:

- use fewer plastic bags
- use more recycled paper etc.
- separate paper/glass/plastic for recycling
- use less electricity
- use less detergent
- use fewer aerosols (those with high CFC content)
- deal properly with litter
- do not waste water
- be careful not to start fires in country parks
or any other valid answer (any 4 × 1 mark)

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