1718 MOCK EXAMINATION
F6 LIBERAL STUDIES
PAPER 1
This paper must be answered in English
Duration: 2 hours
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) This paper consists of three questions. Answer ALL questions.
(2) The Question-Answer Books are inserted into this Question Paper.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in the Question-Answer
Book A, B and C respectively. Answers written in this Question
Paper will NOT be marked.
(3) Do not write in the margins. Answers written in the margins will NOT
be marked.
(4) Candidates are reminded that this subject emphasises the ability to
present and support points of view in a clear, concise and logical
manner, rather than the ability to recall facts.
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Data-response Questions
Answer all questions in this paper
1. Consider the following sources:
Source A : The statistics of Instagram self-destructive post (Instagram Stories) since its launch
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Number of Self-destructive posts on instagram
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(Millions)
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Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17
Source B: The statistics on the number of active Instagram users since the launch of Instagram
Stories
Number of instagram active users (Millions)
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650
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2016 First Quarter 2016 Second 2016 Third 2016 Forth 2017 First Quarter
Quarter Quarter Quarter
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Source C - An article introducing the self-destructive feature of social media
Social media recently promotes self-destructive posts as the way to share private photos and
messages that will automatically delete themselves after a certain time period, so you can send
sensitive or personal information more securely. Snapchats and Instagram Stories are some
examples of self-destructive function of social media. These social media promised not to keep
these data in their so that all these posts would leave no trace after the expiry time…However,
the “security” of these post is under query, as most messages can be captured (and thus copied)
by the receiver device's screen capture feature, and then passed on without notifying you.
“Actually I do not care about this new self-destructive function, but I would still use it. It is
because some of my friends can find these posts easily as they are always put on top of the app.”
One of the active users of Instagram said.
Source D: An article titled “Harsh truths about fake news for Facebook, Google and Twitter”
issued on the Financial Times
To judge by the headlines being passed around on social media during her campaign, Hillary
Clinton was often in serious trouble.
The backlash in the wake of the election of Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has
centred on fake news: false reports that are dressed up to look like genuine news articles,
sometimes from news sources invented solely for the purpose. Shared around widely on
Facebook, retweeted manually on Twitter or promoted by Google’s search algorithms, some of
these stories managed to infiltrate the popular political discourse.
They included the “report” from the Denver Guardian, a non-existent publication, that an FBI
agent suspected of leaking emails from Mrs Clinton’s private server had been found dead in a
murder or suicide. With the velocity that characterises the flow of news on Facebook, that report
was shared up to 100 times a minute on the network.
The former President Barack Obama said last week that, when it is no longer possible to tell
“what’s true and what’s not, and particularly in an age of social media . . . then we have
problems”.
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(a) Describe the trends about Instagram users and self-destructive posts as shown in Source A and
B. (4 marks)
(b) According to source C, discuss the factors causing the popularity of self-destructive posts in
social media among teenagers. (6 marks)
(c) With reference to source D and based on your own knowledge, discuss the responsibilities of
different stakeholders to avoid the spread of fake news on social media. (8 marks)
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2. Consider the following sources:
Source A: Statistics about colorectal cancer and beef consumption of different region in 2012
Country / City Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer Beef Consumption
Incidence Rate (no. of Incidence Rate Ranking
new cases per 100000) Ranking (only (The higher the rank
included top 20 the more the beef
region) consumption)
South Korea 45.0 1 15
United States 41.3 4 1
Australia 38.4 8 14
Hong Kong 37.5 9 20
Israel 35.9 12 34
Canada 35.2 13 11
Japan 32.2 20 10
Argentina 23.7 --- 5
China 23.0 --- 4
Brazil 21.3 --- 2
Source B: News extract from SCMP dated 11 December 2016
A survey revealed that Hongkongers’ average consumption of red meat during hotpot, barbecue
or Korean grill is up to 3.7 times the recommended limit. Liu, a specialist in clinical oncology,
said red meat consumption was positively associated with colorectal cancer. “Studies suggest
the risk of colorectal cancer could increase by 17 per cent for each 100g portion of red meat
eaten daily,” he said.
In another finding from the local study, respondents consumed higher amounts of red meat than
was recommended daily despite having good knowledge of factors that increase cancer risk.
For example, 68 per cent of the respondents were aware of an increased cancer risk arising from
the intake of red meat, Liu said.
“I think this is in part due to a lot of people in Hong Kong having a habit of going out for
meals, in which they cannot control the portion of food served,” he said.
He added there was a common misconception that there is no other preventive measure for
cancers except regular check-ups and vaccination. “Healthy eating can lower the risk of cancer
by 30 to 40 per cent,” he said, citing an academic article.
But he said red meat need not be avoided entirely as it is rich in nutrients and that one should
instead follow the recommended limits.
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Source C: Integrated news from SCMP
Green Monday in Hong Kong is a social campaign pioneered by David Yeung, who strongly
advocates “a future that is planted-based”. Green Monday mission is to encourage people to
follow vegetarian diet on Mondays, a small step to a bigger goal of cutting down high
environmental impact imposed by consumption of meat.
Yeung adopted a vegetarian lifestyle 10 years ago while living in New York. He was spoiled for
choice there, but when he returned to Hong Kong in 2005, he found the city lagging behind
when it came to vegetarian options.
Eating healthier for just one day a week won't drastically improve one's health, Yeung admits,
but the idea is to make it easier for the general public to modify their habits, even in a small
way.
(a) Describe the pattern of colorectal cancer incidence rate and beef consumption across regions
in 2012 as shown in Source A. (4 marks)
(b) Source A shows the rankings of cancer incidence rate and beef consumption across regions in
2012. Do you think that there are any relationships between the two ranking? Explain your
answer using Source A. (4 marks)
(c) “Promoting Green Monday is an effective way in reducing the number of colorectal cancer
cases in Hong Kong?” To what extent do you agree with the statement? Explain with
reference to the Sources. (8 marks)
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3. Consider the following sources:
Source A : Adapted from a cartoon on the Internet
The comparison between the prevalence rate of public toilet and the number of Cholera reported cases in
Chinese rural areas
The prevalence rate of
public toilet
The number of Cholera
reported cases
Source B
Well, we are just
What are you queuing up
queuing up for toilets!
for? It must be something
We have queued up for
precious!
them for 15 minutes.
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Source C: An extract from a newspaper report dated 19 January 2015
Chinese toilets are widely considered to be holes. In many cases, they actually are a row of holes,
separated by nothing but low walls – no cubicles, no doors, no privacy. And it's not just the sights
and smells waiting to catch you out. You'll also need a degree of core muscle strength to make do
without a seat.
Following complaints from tourists, Beijing announced the start of a toilet revolution that should
see the number of toilets at tourist sights and the countrysides rise, along with their quality in
terms of cleanliness and user-friendliness. Around 33,500 new toilets will be built in the country
in the near future and another 25,000 will be earmarked for renovation. The total investment for
the revolution will be about 2 trillion yuan ($290 billion), whilst the total amount of tax revenue
for the Chinese government in a year is only about 11 trillion yuan ($1595 billion).
Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/china/articles/China-to-start-toilet-revolution/
(a) ‘The implementation of the toilet revolution can enhance the quality of life of the Chinese.’
Explain how the sources support the claim. (8 marks)
(b) With reference to Source C and your own knowledge, identify and explain two concerns the
Chinese government may have when trying to improve the environment of public toilets in
China. (6 marks)
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MUNSANG COLLEGE
2018 – 2019 Second Term Examination
F.5 LIBERAL STUDIES
Question Paper
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
Name: Class: F. Class no.:
Total no. of pages: 7 Total Marks: 51
Use of calculators is allowed in this examination.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of Section A and Section B. Answer ALL questions.
Section A (Data-response questions) carries 31 marks, consisting of two questions.
Section B (Extended-response question) carries 20 marks, consisting of one question.
2. Write your answers on the Answer Book provided. Do not write in the margins.
3. You are reminded that this subject emphasizes the ability to present and support points of view in a
clear, concise and logical manner, rather than the ability to recall facts.
4. Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request. Write your name, class and class number
on each sheet and put it INSIDE the Answer Book.
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SECTION A (DATA-RESPONSE QUESTIONS)
1. Consider the following sources:
Source A: Percentage of overweight and obese adults with BMI greater than 25, by region
North America
Europe
Southeast Asia
South Asia
1980
East Asia 2008
Latin America
North Africa and Middle East
Sub-Saharan African
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Source B: Adapted from the internet
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Source C: Adapted from the Guardian dated 14 June 2016
Since 1990, rapid improvements in health have led to fewer infectious diseases like tuberculosis and
measles in China. Children under five are also much more likely to survive. Chinese citizens are also living
longer – from a life expectancy of 69.3 years in 1990 to 75.7 today. Since the ‘reform and opening-up’,
medical institutions have a higher degree of autonomy. As they are financially responsible for their profits
and losses, higher incentive has been given to the medical sector to provide quality medical service to the
Chinese citizens. However, China has a long way to go in terms of improving equity in financing and
provision of essential health care for all.
In addition, the country is now plagued by lifestyle-related illnesses that have more to do with people
having too much to eat, not getting enough exercises and working overtime. The authority is paying more
attention to health issues like obesity and high blood pressure. Moreover, white-collar workers suffer more
from disabling conditions such as back and neck pain and depression.
(a) Describe two major features of global obesity problem as shown in Source A. (4 marks)
(b) ‘The poor is more prone to health risks in China.’ Using the sources provided, suggest and explain one
argument for and one argument against the statement. (8 marks)
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2. Consider the following sources:
Source A: Adapted from the Census Report
Figure 1: Proportion of population with post-secondary education qualification
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50
40 Proportion among all
population aged 15 to
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Proportion among all
20 population
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0
2004 2009 2014
Figure 2: Average monthly salary* of graduates of different cohorts by selected educational
attainment
18000
17000
16000
15000 Degree programme
14000
13000 Post-secondary non-
12000 degree programme
11000 Senior secondary
10000
9000
8000
1994 1999 2004 2009 2014
*as constant 2014 dollars
Source B: Conversation between youngsters in Hong Kong
Eddie: I cannot believe that we are going to graduate from the university soon this year. Do you have
any plan after graduation?
Thomas: Do you think that a fai tsing** like me will have a future plan?
Celia: Thomas! Why do you keep calling yourself fai tsing? Why are you so pessimistic towards the
future?
Thomas: What can we do after graduation? My parents told me to study hard when I was young so I can
have a successful life after graduating from university. But now I just realize that our
generation can only get a low-paid job after graduation. And we cannot afford the sky-rocking
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property price no matter how hard we work. My dream will never come true and the quality of
life will never be improved. So, let me be a fai tsing. I do not want to be fooled by this fairy
tale anymore.
Anson: My uncle also calls me fai tsing! I would like to start up my handicraft business and be a YouTuber.
Yet, my uncle said that I am indifferent from those fai tsing as my dream is unrealistic. He said
that a young graduate from the accountancy programme should find a job in a big company
and earn a stable income. I really do not want to live an ordinary life after graduation!
Rachel: It is really hard to start up a business in Hong Kong. Have you thought of starting your
business in the Greater Bay Area? There is a larger market potential while the labour and job
market is less competitive.
Ryan: My cousin is operating an IT firm in Guangdong province. He is going to expand his business
in the Greater Bay Area. He has already purchased a flat there after graduating from university
three years ago. He is really my idol.
Anson: Though there would be more opportunities, I do not want to work or live in the Greater Bay Area.
I do not have any personal connections and I am unfamiliar with the working environment.
Thomas: It will not be able for me to browse YouTube freely in the Greater Bay Area. Life will be more
miserable for a fai tsing like me!
Rachel: It is better for us to visit and get a better understanding on the current development of the
Greater Bay Area first before making any judgement.
** Fai tsing, or “rubbish youth”, is a term widely used to describe the youngsters in Hong Kong as unmotivated, unaccomplished and unrealistic.
Source C: Adapted from the Policy Address 2018 and the Standard dated 5 July 2018
The Hong Kong government has seized upon a Beijing plan to integrate Hong Kong into the Greater Bay
Area. They encourage the young people in Hong Kong to aim high and explore opportunities beyond Hong
Kong. In collaboration with NGOs, the government is going to roll out a pilot scheme to encourage Hong
Kong young people to utilize research and development as well as entrepreneurial bases in the Greater Bay
Area. Start-up support and incubation services will be provided which best meet their needs, including
helping them settle in entrepreneurial bases. Some government officials also encourage young people to
live in the Greater Bay Area. “Moving to the Greater Bay Area would mean that Hong Kong’s millennial
generation, many of whom have been priced out of Hong Kong’s housing market, could afford to own their
houses or rent more than a shoe box,” Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung said.
However, the young people moving to the Greater Bay Area may miss the freedom of Hong Kong that is
guaranteed under a “one country, two systems” system. In Hong Kong, for example, the media and the
internet are relatively freewheeling, while in China they are censored vigorously. Also, young people are
worried that more talents from the mainland may move into Hong Kong and compete with them.
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(a) Identify and elaborate on one challenge encountered by the young people in Hong Kong as shown in
Source A. (5 marks)
(b) “Fai tsing” is a term commonly used in Hong Kong. Identify and explain two factors contributing to this
social phenomenon from Sources A and B. (6 marks)
(c) To what extent can the Greater Bay Area integration empower the young people in Hong Kong? Explain
with reference to the above sources and your own knowledge. (8 marks)
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SECTION B (EXTENDED-RESPONSE QUESTION)
Consider the following sources:
Source A: Adapted from posts on Instagram
Source B: Adapted from South China Morning Post dated 7 January 2019
Hong Kong is generally a pet-loving city, but it is certainly far from perfect. A survey ranked Hong Kong
second in Asia in pet ownership, with 35 per cent of interviewees saying they kept pets. It is common to
see Hongkongers pamper their pets with spa treatments and take them out in strollers. Yet, horrific stories
of animals being starved to death or dumped on the streets continue to make headlines. Although the
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) indicates that the number of stray animals
caught has been on the decline, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said outdated
laws and lax enforcement allowed cases of animal abuse to continue. The Hong Kong government has
proposed strengthening animal protection laws by increasing the maximum penalty to 10 years or a HK$2
million fine.
(a) Discuss and explain some possible factors that contribute to the popularization of pets-keeping in Hong
Kong. (8 marks)
(b) To what extent is Hong Kong an animal-friendly society? Justify your view. (12 marks)
END OF PAPER
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