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2015-DSE
ENG LANG
HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
I II II IIIIII
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2015
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
PAPER2
Question-Answer
Book
11.00 am - 1.00 pm (2 hours)
(for both Parts A and B)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. Candidates
should attempt Part A and ONE question from Part B.
2. After the announcement of the start of the examination, you
should first write your Candidate Number in the space
provided on Page 1 and stick barcode labels in the spaces
provided on Pages 1 and 3.
3. 1
For Part B, you should put an 'X in the corresponding
question number box on Page 6 to indicate the question you
are going to attempt.
t Write your answers in the space provided in this Question-
Answer Book. Answers written in the margins will not be
marked.
5. Do not use your real name in answering any of the questions.
If names are provided in the question, you must use those
names. If no name is provided and you still wish to use a
name to identify yourself, then use 'Chris Wong'. If you need
to use names for other characters in the composition not
specified by the question, you may use names such as Mary,
Peter, Mr Smith, Ms Young, etc. You may lose marks if you
do not follow these instructions.
i. Rough work should be done on the rough-work sheets which
will be collected separately. These will not be marked.
Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request.
Write your Candidate Number, mark the question number box
and stick a barcode label on each sheet and fasten them with
string INSIDE this book.
No extra time will be given to candidates for sticking on the
barcode labels or filling in the question number boxes after
the 'Time is up' announcement.
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PART A
For question 1, write about 200 words.
1. A recent article in the Young Post suggested that an 8:00 am 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; and
• whether or not a 9:00 am start will solve the problem .
Some parts of the letter have been given to you.
Dear Editor,
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Yours faithfully,
Chris Wong
END OF PART A
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PARTB
For questions 2 - 9, choose ONE question and write about 400 words in the space provided on pages 6 - 8.
Indicate which question you are going to attempt in the question number box on page 6.
2. Learning English through Sports Communication
A number of your classmates have expressed their disappointment about physical education (PE) lessons at
school, saying that the lessons are not interesting. As the chairperson of the Class Association, you have
decided to reflect your classmates' opinions about this to your principal, Ms Chan.
Write a letter to Ms Chan explaining why your classmates are unhappy about existing PE lessons. You
should then suggest two new activities that could be introduced in future PE lessons and explain why students
would prefer such activities.
3. Learning English through Drama
The Hong Kong Drama Association is planning to organise a drama competition for secondary school
students. The theme is 'You are never too old to live your dreams'. Students are invited to submit stories.
The winning story will later be turned into a play by the Association. Your story should be about the elderly
realising their dreams.
Write your story.
4. Learning English through Social Issues
Many parents in Hong Kong are sending their children to other countries to complete their schooling. Write
an article for your school magazine examining two reasons for this phenomenon. You should also discuss the
impact of this on local schools and on children who leave to study overseas.
5. Learning English through Debating
Many parts of Hong Kong's harbour front are still undeveloped. Some suggest using these areas for housing
and commercial use, while others argue that such areas should be left as open space for public use. Write to
the editor of the Hong Kong Daily stating your opinion either for or against leaving these areas open for
public use. Justify your point of view with three reasons.
6. Learning English through Workplace Communication
You are a summer intern working in Hong Kong Mobile's customer services department. Your job is to
handle complaints about your company's products and services. As part of your duties, you are required to
inform your manager about complaints received and outline possible solutions. Write an email to Jackie Lee,
the manager of the customer services department, summarising details of a recent complaint and suggesting
three possible actions that could be taken to deal with this complaint.
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7. Learning English through Popular Culture
You are working on a project entitled 'Cinemas in Hong Kong' for the Leaming English through Popular
Culture module and have found that fewer people go to cinemas than before. Write a report to explain why
this is happening and to suggest what could be done to increase the number of moviegoers. Give reasons to
support your suggestions.
8. Learning English through Poems and Songs
The Hong Kong Central Library is holding a language arts festival during the summer break to enhance
students' interest in learning English. Secondary schools have been asked to submit their suggestions for
activities at the festival.
As the chairperson of the school's Poetry Club, your teacher has asked you to write a letter to the Central
Library suggesting two interesting activities. You should also explain how these activities would increase
students' interest in learning English.
9. Learning English through Short Stories
The Reading Club at your school is planning to hold a reading week to promote students' interest in reading
and to improve their English. One planned event is a 'Meet the Author' evening, when students get to meet a
famous author.
As the chairperson of the Club, you have been asked to choose one author to invite for the event. Write an
email to Ms Li, the English teacher in charge of the Reading Club, mentioning your choice of author. Explain
why you have selected that author, and suggest activities the author can lead or help with.
END OF QUESTIONS FOR PART B
Sources of materials used in this paper will be acknowledged in the Examination Report and Question Papers
published by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority at a later stage.
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