2012 DSE English paper 4
DSE English paper 4除咗要考臨場發揮之外，其實我地都要懂得分析題目。以此增加自己分數以及穩定自己的表現。以下精選咗 2012 DSE English paper 4 嘅question。大家可以參場一下！
Topic: Workplace and Social
An intern in Hong Kong
Talk about:
- how an unpaid internship could be beneficial
- what the challenges would be of being a summer intern
- what characteristics a good intern should have
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– What was your internship like?
Attended a one-week training course to learn about accounting techniques.
Assist some of the permanent staff.
– What did you do during the internship?
Followed company staff on visits to clients’ offices, prepared financial balances, and statements.
– What were the major challenges?
Assisting colleagues in the preparation of accounting documents can be complicated.
– What have you learned about your chosen career?
Good interpersonal（人際交往）skills to get on well with clients.
– Any advice for potential interns?
Recognize your weaknesses and utilize（利用）your talents.
The key to success is to have a sincere（真誠）heart and a desire to learn.
Topic: Cultures and Arts
Cosplay in Hong Kong
Talk about:
- whether cosplay is popular in Hong Kong
- how Hong Kong society views cosplayers
- how experienced cosplayers can help new cosplayers
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– Japanese manga (comics) are becoming more popular worldwide, and thanks to easy access to multimedia and the internet, the youth in Hong Kong have become more involved in costume play
– Cosplay – the act of dressing up in costumes and wigs（假髮）and behaving like their favorite characters in the popular manga.
– The number of local youths participating in cosplay has increased sharply. However, some of the experienced cosplayers think that the standard of new cosplayers (who have less experience) is unacceptable and feel that they are ruining the image of Hong Kong cosplayers in general.
– The newcomers ‘cosplay appearance does not accurately resemble（類似的）the manga character, and they may not fully understand the character that they are impersonating.
– According to one blogger, this creates conflict among new and experienced cosplayers, threatening the harmonious（和諧的）environment of cosplay in Hong Kong.
Topic: Cultures and Arts
King of Comedy
Talk about:
- aspects of his life and career people would be interested in
- how you would get information about Stephen Chow
- activities that you could organize
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– The ‘king of comedy’ Stephen Chow’s sense of humor（幽默）and sharp wit（機智） has created some of the most hilarious moments in Asian cinema. As an actor, director, producer, and scriptwriter, Chow has consistently produced films that have turned into box office gold.
– Chow’s entry into comedy began with the 1990 film All For The Winner. Received well by Asian audiences, Chow began to develop his distinct brand of humor known as’Mo Lei Tau’and by 1994, found himself capable of writing and directing successful films of his own, such as From Beijing with Love, God of Coo/Kerry, and King of Comedy.
– Attempting to cater to a wider audience outside Asia, Chow began to change the comedic style of his films, producing big-budget productions which employed more comedic action（喜劇動作）, special effects, and computer-generated imagery（計算機生成的圖像）.
– The follow-up film Kung Fu Hustle finally brought him international acclaim, winning a BAFTA for Best Film Not. In the English Language’and’Best Director’ the Golden Horse Film Awards.
Topic: Technology and Invention
Smart technology?
Talk about:
- why people like to use technological products
- the benefits of technological products in our lives
- whether all technological products are useful
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– The Karotz
A 23cm-tall white bunny with a Hello Kitty-type face and a glowing（發光的）tummy, it is described as an intelligent house robot’. It has a speaker for playing internet radio, a webcam, and a synthesized（合成的）voice that can read your newspaper headlines. A child could use the Karotz to signal to a parent at work that he is home from school.
– The Pogoplug
This device allows you to put your files online without trusting them to a third party’s servers, where they could be hacked. Your data never leaves your control. By connecting your computer to a Pogoplug, you’re creating your storage system for all your files such as music, movies, and photos.
Topic: Learning and Education
Tips for writing a diary
Talk about:
- why it is useful to keep a diary
- how to make a diary interesting and memorable
- which tips you would find most useful for writing a diary
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– Pick a cover design that you think is nice or suits your style.
– Try starting the entry with something catchy or exciting and then end with writing your feelings about the day or drawing to show how you are feeling
– A format you can use is to write your entry on one side of the page and on the other side put a picture or include a souvenir like an entrance ticket to a show.
– Make it good to read. When you look back you want to enjoy reading it.
– Write all of your deep thoughts. If you keep things inside of you, there’s no point in keeping a diary.
– Keep it neat!
– Try not to write in it more than once a day.
– Don’t worry if you can’t write every day.
Topic: Sports and Healthy
The race is on!
Talk about:
- the popularity of swimming in Hong Kong in general
- any potential dangers of swimming across the harbor
- the benefits of the race for participants and Hong Kong
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– After a break of 30 years, the cross-harbor race is being organized once again. Participants have to swim from Sam Ka Tsuen Public Pier in Lei Yue Mun to Quarry Bay Park, a distance of 1.8km.
– The number of participants is limited to 1,000, and to qualify as a participant, interested applicants need to show that they can swim 1,500 meters in 45 minutes.
– One concern is whether the quality of water is suitable for swimmers, and another is whether the currents may be too strong. However, it seems that the swifter currents at Lei Yue Mun firstly help to keep the water cleaner than other parts of the harbor, and secondly help the swimmer to go with the flow to make the race easier.
– The event will not be harmful to swimmers, according to the organizers, the Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association, and they hope to make the cross-harbor race an annual event.
Topic: Learning and Education
OXFORD SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
Study Tour Programmes (June-August)
Talk about:
- what skills or knowledge can be gained from study tours
- what difficulties or problems might be encountered on a study tour
- whether you would recommend the above program for your school
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– Airport greeting and transfer
Picked up from the airport and taken to the center to introduce the host family.
– Homestay accommodation（寄宿家庭）
Homestay accommodation offers students an opportunity to experience English culture and provides a real environment for them to practice their English. The homestay program allows students to have their room, sample English homestyle cooking, and be treated as part of their host family.
– English language classes
Three hours of intensive English classes every weekday morning.
– Educational excursions and sightseeing tours
Excursions to historic sites（遊覽歷史遺跡）and places of local interest are offered three afternoons a week. Full-day excursions are provided on Saturdays.
– Recreational activities（康樂活動）
A range of sporting and recreational activities are provided two afternoons a week.
Topic: Cultures and Arts
Events in Japanese Cookery Club
Talk about:
- which activity would be best for attracting new members
- how the event could be promoted
- what other events the club could organize in the future
- anything else you think is important
Notes:
– Sushi 101 workshop
One-day sushi workshop taught by executive Sushi Chef, Hiroshi Nagashima. Learn how to make your rolls and eat what you create! All materials are included.
- Lecture: history of sushi and how to make sushi rice
- Demonstration: cutting and decorating rolls
- Hands-on practice: basic rolls & special rolls
- Tasting time!
– The world of Japanese food decoration
Japanese food is renowned for its elegant presentation. Acclaimed chef Hiroshi Nagashima will show you more than 60 garnishes for home parties and give you insider tips for a successful presentation. Most are simple enough to master in seconds, although a handful will challenge your skills.
– A night out in a sushi bar
The sushi conveyor belt is far from monotonous, and the conveyor belt sushi bar is a great way to host a party. Sushi, cocktails, or other delicacies are placed on the conveyor belt while guests feast their eyes on all those culinary delights passing by.
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