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It is widely known that Hong Kong is a small city but densely populated. Almost everyone in HK lives in a congested flat with little space for domestic activities due to Hong Kong’s inherent weakness of lacking flat land for residential use, which makes property prices go through the roof. We,.........Read More

It is widely known that Hong Kong is a small city but densely populated. Almost everyone in HK lives in a congested flat with little space for domestic activities due to Hong Kong’s inherent weakness of lacking flat land for residential use, which makes property prices go through the roof. We,.........Read More

It is widely known that Hong Kong is a small city but densely populated. Almost everyone in HK lives in a congested flat with little space for domestic activities due to Hong Kong’s inherent weakness of lacking flat land for residential use, which makes property prices go through the roof. We,.........Read More

Female celebrities and models with gorgeous faces and nice body shapes are found in advertisements percolate the equation “slimness is beauty” through teenagers who therefore are desperate to lose weight even at the expense of their health. Then how exactly are these teenagers ‘rui.........

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In bygone days, people deemed a plump woman as a beauty. However, nowadays, a fleshy woman is usually perceived as a monster. What everyone pursues is to be slim and slender. Nevertheless, is it really a proper attitude towards our bodies? I cast my doubt on it. Recently, I’ve attended a talk .........

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Imagine we were employees of a transnational company, putting in so much effort in our job. It would be unfair and resentful for us if we did not get anything in return. Similarly, the elderly, being the headstone of our metropolis, are also situated in this pathetic circumstance. Although they toil.........

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Topic: As Hong Kong’s population shrinks, school enrolment also drops. There is now a heated debate over the government’s implementation of small-class teaching or class reduction in schools. Schools believe that small class teaching is the best solution because by reducing the teacher-s.........

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Dear EditorOwing to the declining birth rate of Hong Kong, school enrollment also drops. To eliminate the acute shortage of students entering secondary schools, the government of Hong Kong is going to implement either ‘small-class teaching’ or ‘class reduction’. So here am I.........

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As secondary schools are encountering the problem of decreasing number of pupils, the government suggests overhauling the education system by implementing class reduction in schools instead of introducing small-class teaching. Although the former way seems to be simpler and cheaper than .........

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As Hong Kong’s population shrinks, school enrolment also drops. There is now a heated debate over the government’s implementation of small-class teaching or class reduction in schools. Schools believe that small-class teaching is the best solution because by reducing the teacher-student .........

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There is a serious shortage of medical professionals in Hong Kong. Some people even relate it to the more and more frequent medical blunders.Write an article explaining the reasons for the lack of medical professionals and the potential consequences. Suggest possible remedies to tackle this problem..........

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Topic: Nowadays, some parents would like to check their children’s mobile phone text messages, e-mails or online chat records without their children’s permission. They think that they have the right to do so for the sake of proper parental supervision. There is a conflict between childre.........

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Some people feel that consumers have a right to know more about the products they buy, especially their nutrition information and any possible side effects. Write an article to your school magazine, drawing students’ attention to such information which you think may be important, using at leas.........

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Topic: Your friend, Lucy Lau, has won a major singing competition and has been offered a recording contract. She has also been offered a place at the police training school to become a policewoman. She cannot decide which offer to accept and has written to seek advice. Write a letter in reply advisi.........

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With the cession to Britain in the 19th century, Hong Kong had been separated from the mainland under the century-long colonial rule, developing its unique culture with both Chinese and Western elements. Therefore, it is natural that Hongkongers find it difficult to.........

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Topic: Many old people in Hong Kong are poor and very often live alone in old buildings with inadequate living conditions. Reports of physical abuse of old people by family members are increasing. Write an article discussing the difficulties old people face nowadays. Suggest ways the Government, com.........

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Topic: According to a recent survey, about 25 percent of the population would like to leave Hong Kong to escape its polluted air. Also, those better educated and professionals are more likely to emigrate because of health fears over the poor air quality. Write a letter to the Editor discussing the s.........

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Topic: Each year, local universities admit a number of mainland students into their undergraduate and graduate programmes. Write an article arguing either for or against the statement, “Importing students from the mainland brings more harm than good to Hong Kong”.

Admission of Mainland Student

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Have you ever had any working experience? No kidding, working in a toy company can be tremendously brilliant. I love playing with kids very much, thus, I decided to work as a salesperson in a toy shop in the three-week ‘Summer Work Experience’ scheme last summer. Are you eager to know ho.........

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I have loved taking photos since my father bought me my first camera at the age of ten. Being a professional photographer has become my dream since then. Last summer, I heard about the ‘Summer Work Experience’ scheme, in which I could work as a photographer for three weeks. I told myself.........Read More

Last summer, I took part in a three-week ‘Summer Work Experience’ scheme. I chose to be a waitress in a restaurant since I would like to meet different people and serve them.The first week working as a waitress in a small restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui was exciting. All sorts of people, from locals to f.........Read More

Yesterday, six people were trapped for five hours in a Wai Chai office building. My mother and I were two of them. This was really an unbelievable and unbearable experience and it was why this incident hogs the headlines of many newspapers. It all began when we went to a clinic there...As all of us .........Read More

On 9th September, my brother and I went to a Wan Chai office building to have lunch with my cousin, Tom.Tom worked at a publication company. When we arrived, as it was Saturday, there were only 4 people, including Tom. He asked us to wait for 5 minutes to let him finish the task which he had been do.........Read More

In Hong Kong, there are many charities providing help to different groups of people in need. So are many people in this society. We need to learn the art of giving. Not only can we donate money, but we can also help the poor by many other ways. Being a secondary student, I have no income, no savings.........Read More

You are concerned about the rising price of textbooks. Write a letter to the Editor expressing your concern. Suggest what could be done to ensure the stable price of student textbooks and say why these measures are urgent. Sign your letter ‘Chris Wong’.

10th April 201Dear Sir/MadamIt is all agreed t.........

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Dear EditorI am writing to express my view about GM animals. Recently, a Canadian company is seeking approval in the USA to sell GM salmon. This news arouses the public concern about whether people should eat genetically modified animals.Personally, I do not support eating genetically modified anim.........Read More

Dear EditorI am writing to express my opinions on genetically modified animals. Undoubtedly, genetic engineering can boost the qualities and quantities of food, which is beneficial to humans. However, there are many hidden problems caused by GM food. Genetic engineering is really a disaster to all .........Read More

Whether to eat genetically modified animals is a question at issue. In order to give them new characteristics, scientists change the animals’ DNA through molecular techniques. Some people think this technology makes animals more nutritious while some think this makes them more harmful. Which s.........

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Dear EditorGenetically modified (GM) animals have been examined and challenged by different institutions these years. Should we eat GM animals? In our interrelations with animals, where should we draw lines and why? My view as a student is GM animals open a new door to tackling world hunger and foo.........Read More