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2023 DSE Part A
You are employed by Planet Smart, a company specialising in the sale of environmentally-friendly products. Your company intends to establish a temporary retail store within a shopping centre for a duration of three months with the purpose of advertising your products to potential new customers.
Please fill out the application form provided below.
2023 DSE Part B
2023 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Sports Communication
Tai chi enjoys widespread popularity in Hong Kong, but remains relatively obscure in certain regions globally.
Compose an article for International Travel magazine that presents the advantages of tai chi to tourists.
2023 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Popular Culture
The Anime Expo, the largest exhibition in Hong Kong dedicated to anime, manga, and video games, took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre over the past weekend. As a journalist from the school, you participated in the event and conducted interviews with individuals who were dressed in cosplay attire.
Compose an article to be published in your educational institution’s magazine.
2023 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Debating
The debate workshop focused on the following topic:
Certain employers utilise surveillance cameras and computer software to monitor the activities of employees within the workplace.
What is your assessment of the impact of this on productivity and job satisfaction?
Compose an essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of implementing employee surveillance in the professional setting.
2023 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Short Stories
Fairy tales and fables impart valuable lessons on discovering love, navigating familial disputes, overcoming the affluent and influential, and ultimately achieving enduring happiness.
Compose an essay elucidating how the act of reading these particular narratives has imparted significant insights and wisdom regarding the intricacies of existence.
2023 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Drama
In your drama class, you and your classmates had to perform a 10-minute comedy sketch without a script or any preparation time. It was your first time doing improvisation.
Write a diary entry about this experience.
2023 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Social Issues
A survey found that the majority of Hong Kong people in their 60s would like to have the option to work past the retirement age of 65. In contrast, there is a growing number of young people whose goal is to retire in their 30s or 40s.
Write a news article for the Hong Kong Daily about these different views towards retirement.
2023 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Poems and Songs
Contestants in a song-writing competition complained when a song created by artificial intelligence (AI) software won first prize.
Write a letter to the editor on whether computer-generated songs should be allowed to compete in such competitions.
2023 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Workplace Communication
You work for Restaurant Business magazine. You interviewed a restaurant owner about his/her experiences of running a business during the pandemic.
Write a feature article for the magazine.
2022 DSE Part A
The individual is employed at the Visitor Information Centre located at Hong Kong Adventure Farm. Utilise the map and headings provided below to assist you in compiling a comprehensive guide for novice visitors.
- An overview of Hong Kong Adventure Farm.
- Three recommended places to visit and things to do
2022 DSE Part B
2022 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Popular Culture
You serve as the host of ‘Teen Chat’, a YouTube channel that delves into a diverse array of subjects from the viewpoint of teenagers. Compose an article for Teen Magazine elucidating the motivations behind the establishment of this channel and the knowledge acquired throughout its journey.
2022 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Workplace Communication
I am responsible for composing an advisory column for Jobs Online magazine. A reader posed the subsequent inquiry:
I aspire to establish a café alongside a group of acquaintances, however, I have recently received a promotion at my current employer. The remuneration is satisfactory, however, I lack enthusiasm for the job. Should I depart immediately or postpone for a few years?
Kam Chai, aged 25
Compose a response to Kam Chai providing your counsel.
2022 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Sports Communication
You hold the position of captain for the basketball team at the school. The team achieved a position in the inter-school championship final, ultimately securing the second place.
Compose a speech intended for presentation to the team during the culmination of the season’s dinner event.
2022 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Social Issues
The subsequent remark was displayed within the editorial section of the Hong Kong Post.
Contemporary youth exhibit a diminished inclination towards conventional artistic expressions, such as lion dance, calligraphy, and the practice of tea consumption.
Your role is that of the chairperson for the Heritage Club at your school. Please articulate your perspectives by composing a letter addressed to the editor of the Hong Kong Post.
2022 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Drama
Nine Dragons, a musical ensemble, has requested your assistance in promoting their brand by composing a biography for their website.
The biography should encompass pertinent details regarding the group’s background, musical style, and future aspirations.
2022 DSE Part B Q7
English Language Acquisition through Drama
During your drama class, you assumed the roles of the protagonist and antagonist in various theatrical productions.
Please compose a journal entry for your drama journal. Contemplate the role you favoured assuming and analyse the reasons behind it.
2022 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Short Stories
For the ‘Stories of Survival’ short story competition, you have participated. This year’s competition revolves around the theme of ‘Nature: friend or enemy?’
Compose a narrative centred around a mountaineer who becomes ensnared in a tempest during their trek.
2022 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Debating
The School Administration is contemplating the implementation of a four-day school week. The proposed modification entails reducing the frequency of school attendance from five days per week to four days per week, while concurrently extending the duration of each day by an additional hour.
The individual in question is affiliated with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Please compose a letter addressed to the President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) expressing your stance on the implementation of a four-day school week. Provide justifications to bolster your perspective.
2021 DSE Part A
You are assisting your school in coordinating the yearly school fair. You have been requested to deliver a formal announcement regarding the event at the morning assembly.
Refer to the poster provided to assist you in composing your announcement. Regarding your announcement:
- Provide an overview of the event.
- Outline a few of the activities that will occur.
- Inform students about ways they can contribute.
2021 DSE Part B
2021 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Social Issues
Despite the demonstrated environmental superiority of electric cars over petrol cars, the global sales of electric vehicles in 2020 accounted for less than 3% of all vehicles sold.
Compose a correspondence addressed to the editor of Hong Kong Post.
- Examine the factors contributing to the relatively low sales of electric vehicles.
- Propose strategies to enhance the appeal of these vehicles and encourage more individuals to operate them.
2021 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Workplace Communication
You are employed in the sales division of Fast Fashion, an e-commerce company specialising in clothing sales. Lately, there has been an influx of customer complaints regarding the company’s policy of not allowing exchanges or refunds.
Compose an email addressed to the sales manager.
- Elaborate on your rationale for advocating the modification of this policy.
- Propose potential modifications that could be implemented.
- Examine strategies to deter customers from exploiting the newly implemented policy.
2021 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Sports Communication
You are a professional athlete seeking to transition to a new profession. You have observed the job opening displayed below and are interested in submitting an application for the Assistant Coach position.
The Hong Kong Sports Foundation is currently recruiting Assistant Coaches.
Primary responsibilities:
- In order to develop training programmes for high-level athletes.
- To coordinate global athletic tournaments。
- The objective is to recognise and provide assistance to individuals with exceptional abilities within the local community.
Compose a formal letter of application addressed to the Human Resources Manager.
- Please provide a brief introduction of yourself and your past experiences in athletics.
- Elaborate on your enthusiasm and compatibility for the position.
2021 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Debating
A social media influencer is an individual who receives compensation from a company to endorse and advertise products and services on their social media platforms.
Surveys indicate that a significant majority of individuals belonging to the millennial generation place more trust in the guidance provided by social media influencers compared to traditional forms of media advertising. Compose a persuasive essay.
- Examine the level of trustworthiness between social media influencers and traditional media advertisements.
- Provide justifications to bolster your perspective.
2021 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Popular Culture
You participated in a social media challenge known as ‘The 21-day Gratitude Challenge’. Over the course of three weeks, you diligently maintained a journal where you recorded your daily expressions of gratitude.
Upon finishing the challenge, participants are encouraged to share their experience on the official website of the 21-day Gratitude Challenge.
Create a blog post.
- Elucidate the reasons behind your acceptance of this challenge and articulate your aspirations for what you aimed to accomplish.
- Contemplate the past 21 days and assess whether undertaking this challenge has had any transformative impact on you.
2021 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Short Stories
You are entering a short story contest that a book store is putting on.
Write a scary story about a security guard who was working late one night.
Let the pictures help you write your story. They can be used in any order you want.
2021 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Poems and Songs
Your teacher had you write an essay about friendship after reading this poem in class.
New and old friends
Make new friends, but don’t forget the old ones.
There is a gold one and a silver one.
Bonds of friendship that last—
It’s clear that time and change are best.
Hold on to friendship close to your heart—
Old is better than new.
Joseph Parry (1841 – 1903)
Ask yourself these things to help you write your essay:
- What’s the difference between new and old friends?
- Do you agree that friends who have been together longer are better than new ones?
2021 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Drama
You want to write a TV drama about three generations of a family.
Write to TV-Station X’s production manager.
- Introduce your TV drama’s cast, plot, and setting.
- Explain why viewers would like this idea.
2020 DSE Part A
You finally tried Dim Sum One, Hong Kong’s hottest new restaurant. Review Eat & Drink, an online food guide that lets users write reviews.
- Write what you liked, didn’t like, and would recommend about this restaurant.
- Reviews can cover any of the following.
2020 DSE Part B
2020 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Popular Culture
Some Hong Kong housing estates are popular Instagram spots.
As part of a class assignment, you interviewed Instagrammers and residents at a housing estate named one of Hong Kong’s top 10 Instagram spots.
- Assignment: write an essay.
- Explain why Instagrammers visit Hong Kong’s housing estates and how residents feel.
2020 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Social Issues
Small independent stationery shops in Hong Kong have declined in recent years.
- Write a Hong Kong Post story.
- Discuss this trend and whether independent stationery shops can survive.
2020 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Workplace Communication
Your job is at the Park Hotel in Hong Kong. You request a hotel Shanghai work transfer.
- Please write to your manager, Mr. Wong.
- Highlight your work experience, why you want to transfer, and how it will benefit the company.
2020 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Sports Communication
Some believe the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should include more sports in the Olympics. To become a new Olympic event, a sport must meet these criteria:
- attract youth
- promote gender equality
- garner media attention.
The IOC is seeking public suggestions for future Olympics sports. You propose Dragon Boat Racing.
- Contact the IOC president.
- Give reasons for your opinion.
2020 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Debating
Some countries now require food manufacturers to label sugar, saturated fat, and salty foods to promote healthy eating.
- Write an argumentative essay.
- Discuss whether food warning labels change eating habits.
2020 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Poems and Songs
You report for music magazine Do-Re-Mi. The HKTV Music Awards named Zoe Kwan ‘Best New Artist’. You interviewed her.
- Write a feature about your interview.
- Report on Zoe’s sudden fame and song inspirations.
2020 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Short Stories
Sci-Fi magazine is holding a First Chapter Contest. The contest requires writing the first chapter of a story based on the following scenario.
The disappearance of Arctic research station staff prompts a journalist to investigate.
- You want to compete.
- Write your story’s first chapter only.
2020 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Drama
Travelling to Hong Kong. A friend took you to the new Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon Cultural District to see Chinese Opera last night. After watching the performance, you regretted your initial dislike.
- Write for World Passport, a travel blog about cultures and places.
- Explain your experience and its impact.
2019 DSE PART A
All graduating students will receive a book from the Yearbook Committee. Students write and submit school photos and comments for the yearbook. Students will remember secondary school when they read the yearbook years later.
Your class is 6C at Kowloon Secondary School. Committee members want you to write this yearbook entry.
1.1 Academic life
Write about a subject you liked or struggled with.
1.2 school
Describe what you’ll miss most about Cass 6C.
2019 DSE PART B
2019 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Social Issues
Hong Kong Daily Press provided this excerpt:
Today’s global economy requires companies to hire top talent. One hundred years ago, locals were hired, but today the best are hired globally.
- Your English teacher needs an essay.
- Explain the benefits and challenges of international talent to Hong Kong society and how to protect locals.
- Have an essay title.
2019 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Debating
The Hong Kong Daily Press requests reader input on:
Facebook and Twitter: do they promote or squash public debate? Initially, social media was intended to foster rational debate and logic. This is not always the case, as history shows.
- Argue in an essay.
- Take one side of the argument and argue it with evidence.
- Have an essay title.
2019 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Sports Communication
You report sports for the Young Post. At the season’s final game between rivals St. George’s School and Royal College, something unexpected happened.
- Report the news.
- Describe the incident and its aftermath, including participant opinions.
- Headline your report.
2019 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Popular Culture
Young Post’s Over to You question this week:
Where do you learn about pop culture trends? Do you read newspapers and magazines or prefer social media blogs and videos?
For the Over to You column, write.
- Choose one or two pop culture categories from the chart below and tell readers where you get trend information. Name the sources you recommend.
- Title your article.
2019 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Drama
Young Post entertainment reporter. Review Cinderella, based on the Princesses of Power comic series.
- Review the film.
- Explain the plot, characters, and director’s motivation for this new Cinderella.
- Title your review.
2019 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Poems and Songs
Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Parade magazine interviewed her:
My song ‘Mean’ was about a critic who kept giving me bad reviews. I know people will criticise you no matter what. There are various ways to criticise someone. “You cross a line when you attack everything about a person.
You run an after-school arts club. You want to teach members how to critique each other.
- Write a club speech.
- Discuss criticism, giving and receiving it. Title your speech.
2019 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Workplace Communication
As a district council volunteer, you’ve been asked to design a campaign poster for Ricky Kwan, a council candidate. You’ve completed designs A and B and are working on C.
- Contact the council election committee via email.
- Explain how designs A and B would make good campaign themes.
- Share your third design ideas.
- Include an email subject line.
2019 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Short Stories
Cosmo bookstore is holding a short story contest. Details are below:
In The Tortoise and the Hare, two animals race to see who is fastest. The hare rests mid-race, confident of winning. Slow but persistent, the tortoise beats the hare to the finish. Slow and steady wins the race, says the story.
- Rewrite this tale.
- Use the same characters but imagine the tortoise and hare racing together.
- Send a message through storytelling.
- Title your story.
2018 DSE PART A
You’re 6A teacher Chris Wong. The poster below advertises your class’s skylOO trip next month.
Inform parents about the trip in a letter. A mindmap can help you write your letter.
2018 DSE PART B
2018 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Sports Communication
You ran at the Hong Kong Marathon.
Encourage young people to run the next Hong Kong Marathon by writing a blog for the website.
2018 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Workplace Communication
The boss of Reboot Online Company has received complaints from employees about the number of work-related emails and texts received out of office.
Address staff complaints in a letter.
2018 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Social Issues
You write an advice column for Teen magazine and received this letter:
Thinking about my future. Love animals, always wanted to be a vet. However, my parents immediately said “No.” Very frustrated. How should I proceed?
16-year-old J.C.
Write advice letter.
2018 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Debating
You are representing your school at an inter-school debating competition. The motion is: ‘The policy of reporting students’ class position should be abolished’.
Write a debate speech arguing for OR against the motion.
2018 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Popular Culture
‘Athleisure’ is currently one of the biggest trends in the fashion industry. This is a term for clothes that can be worn both for exercise and as everyday wear.
Write an article for the local newspaper explaining possible reasons for the rise in popularity of athleisure.
2018 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Drama
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) wants more stage playgoers. The goal is to show live drama performances from theatres around the world on video.
You just watched a recording. Write an article for Showbiz magazine about whether these recordings can increase stage play attendance.
2018 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Poems and Songs
Ten young writers can attend Poetry House’s summer poetry workshop on scholarship. The workshop will promote poetry in a creative environment and allow participants to discuss their work with international poets.
Write an application letter explaining your poetry interest and why you should be chosen for this workshop.
2018 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Short Stories
Imagine you are a pet bird in a cage. One day your owner left your bird cage open.
Write a story from the bird’s point of view.
2017 DSE PART A
You lead your school’s Social Service Club. The school wants stronger community ties. Write Ms. Lee, your principal, proposing a new community project the school can do with an elderly home in your district.
Persuade your principal to approve your project by describing one activity and the elderly home’s benefits in your letter.
Chris Wong, sign your letter.
2017 DSE PART B
2017 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Poems and Songs
Just heard this opportunity song.
Look
If you had
One shot
Or one chance
To get everything you wanted
One moment
Would you record?
Or let it slip?
You’re inspired to blog about opportunities. Write about one opportunity you missed and one you took in your blog.
2017 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Short Stories
You are entering a short story competition on the topic of ‘Wildlife’. Your story should describe the events leading up to the image below.
Write your story.
2017 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Drama
Did my heart love until now? For I never saw true beauty until tonight. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
You’ve studied romantic love plays in drama class. Your drama teacher wants you to write an essay on whether romantic love is necessary for a happy marriage.
Write your essay.
2017 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Popular Culture
Hong Kong’s government recently released a list of intangible cultural heritage to preserve. The list included:
Traditional egg tarts Mahjong
Write a letter to the Hong Kong Daily editor supporting the Government’s choice of these two cultural features and explaining why and how they should be protected.
2017 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Debating
Write a debate speech as debate team captain. Defend that ‘Watching TV Makes Us Smarter’.
Your speech should include three reasons to support the statement.
Write your speech.
2017 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Debating
Write a debate speech as debate team captain. Defend that ‘Watching TV Makes Us Smarter’.
Your speech should include three reasons to support the statement.
Write your speech.
2017 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Social Issues
Your project is ‘Hong Kong’s NEETs’. NEETs are youth without education, employment, or training. Many of these kids play video games or surf the Internet at home.
Write a report on why Hong Kong’s NEET population is rising and how to help them. Give reasons for your ideas.
2017 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Sports Communication
Dancers aren’t considered athletes like swimmers or basketball players. You have been asked to write a school magazine article as a dance team member. Support dancers as athletes with the title and headings below.
Dancers Are Athletes
Physical Strength & Skills
Self-discipline & Training
2017 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Workplace Communication
Recently, many Hong Kong fresh university graduates have been reported to be less hardworking and less willing to face challenges at work.
This opinion is strongly opposed. Send a letter to the Hong Kong Daily editor disagreeing. Give three examples to support your claim.
2016 DSE PART A
Your school’s Student Union President. Prepare a speech to welcome new students on the first day of school. To help new students succeed and enjoy school, talk about the following in your speech:
- Focus on school rules and interpersonal relationships.
- First part of speech written for you. Wrap up the speech.
Good morning, Principal, teachers, and students.
I welcome you to our school on behalf of the Students’ Union. I’m sure we all want to succeed and enjoy school, so I’ll give you some advice this morning.
2016 DSE PART B
2016 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Sports Communication
Because of the lack of sports facilities, some in your community have suggested that schools let the public use their facilities after school.
Send an opinion letter to the Hong Kong Daily editor. Three arguments for your position.
2016 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Workplace Communication
Many Hong Kong graduates lament the lack of jobs. Graduates who cannot find work in Hong Kong may look elsewhere in Asia. Are you for this idea?
Write a school magazine article about your views. Give three reasons for your position. Title your article properly.
2016 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Debating
Recently, some Asian parents have installed apps on their children’s phones to monitor their use to ensure responsible use.
State your opinion on these parents’ actions in a Young Post letter. Support your claim with three reasons.
2016 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Social Issues
Secondary school students can enter the Hong Kong Daily’s essay contest on “Disappearing Street Life.” Promote youth awareness of the need to preserve Hong Kong culture’s uniqueness. Entries must highlight a rapidly disappearing aspect of local street life or culture and explain why it should be preserved.
Write your essay.
2016 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Short Stories
Your school’s Creative Writing Week includes a short story contest. The theme for this year’s competition is revenge is sweet.
Write your story.
2016 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Popular Culture
The Hong Kong Youth Association is hosting a Youth Festival to highlight local youth trends. Write a Festival proposal recommending one or two youth trends. Explain how you would present these trends at the festival and justify your approach.
2016 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Poems and Songs
A famous songwriter said, ‘Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power’.
How important is it to recognise and overcome our challenges? Write an essay defending your position with personal examples.
2016 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Drama
You’re considering post-HKDSE education as a Form Six student. You want to act, so you chose the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Your parents want you to study at another school.
As the application deadline approaches, email your parents, who are abroad, to persuade them to support your choice.
2015 DSE PART A
The Young Post reported that 8:00 am school starts make students tired and sleepy. Write the Young Posi editor about the following:
Consider why students are tired and if a 9:00 am start will help.
The letter has been partially given to you.
Dear Editor,
2015 DSE PART B
2015 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Sports Communication
Several of your classmates have complained that PE classes are boring. You decided to reflect your classmates’ opinions to your principals, Ms. Chan, as Class Association chair.
Explain to Ms. Chan why your classmates dislike PE classes. You should then suggest two new PE activities and explain why students would like them.
2015 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Drama
The Hong Kong Drama Association will hold a secondary school drama competition. Never be too old to follow your dreams. Students can submit stories. Association plays will be based on winning stories. Your story should be about seniors achieving their goals.
Write your story.
2015 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Social Issues
Many Hong Kong parents send their kids abroad to finish school. Research two causes for this phenomenon for your school magazine. Discuss how this affects local schools and children who study abroad.
2015 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Debating
Much of Hong Kong’s harbour front is undeveloped. Others believe these areas should remain public space, while others suggest housing and commercial use. Write to the Hong Kong Daily editor to support or oppose public use of these areas. Justify your position with three reasons.
2015 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Workplace Communication
Your summer internship is in Hong Kong Mobile’s customer service department. You handle product and service complaints for your company. You must report complaints to your manager and propose solutions. Email Jackie Lees, the customer services manager, summarising a recent complaint and suggesting three actions to address it.
2015 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Popular Culture
For the Learning English through Popular Culture module, you are researching ‘Cinemas in Hong Kong’ and have found that fewer people go to cinemas. Write a report explaining why and suggesting ways to increase moviegoers. Support your ideas with reasons.
2015 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Poems and Songs
To encourage English learning, the Hong Kong Central Library is hosting a summer language arts festival. Secondary schools are asked to suggest festival activities.
As Poetry Club chaixperson, your teacher has asked you to write a letter to the Central Library suggesting two fun activities. Explain how these activities will boost students’ English learning interest.
2015 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Short Stories
The Reading Club at your school is planning a reading week to encourage reading and improve English. A ‘Meet the Author’ evening will introduce students to famous authors.
Your Club chairperson duties include selecting one author for the event. Email Ms. Li, the Reading Club English teacher, with your author choice. Explain why you chose that author and suggest activities they can lead or assist with.
2014 DSE PART A
Hong Kong history is covered in the Local History Newsletter. Monthly, it publishes short articles about special Hong Kong spots. Your assignment is to write about Lucky Village, an old village. Use the three headings to write your article. Use headings in any order.
- Life in Lucky Village 40 years ago
- An event that changed Lucky Village
- What Lucky Village is famous for
2014 DSE PART B
2014 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Sports Communication
A nearby gym is being renovated. As the Sports Club chair, write a letter asking the fitness centre to donate old equipment to your school. In your letter, explain how the donation will help your school and gym.
2014 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Drama
City Hall complained to your school about a Drama Club group’s behaviour at a drama performance last week. Your teacher has asked you to email your Drama Club members about the complaint as the chairperson. Email your club members.
2014 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Social Issues
Some think city centre filming should be banned. Some back it. Write a Hong Kong Daily editor letter with your thoughts. Give three reasons for your position.
2014 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Debating
Few students at your school have lockers. You gathered classmate opinions on this issue as your school’s Student Union chair. Send a letter to your school principal, Ms. Lee, to change the locker policy.
2014 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Workplace Communication
Students are asked to write about their summer jobs for the Hong Kong Daily. You were a costumed character performer in a local theme park last summer. Write about your typical workday and its pros and cons in your article. Write article.
2014 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Popular Culture
You recently attended a stand-up comedy show and you were impressed by the performance. Write an article for your school magazine describing the show, discussing the challenges such performers might face and how students at school can benefit from watching such a performance.
2014 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Poems and Songs
You attended Hong Kong Schools Poetry Festival. Your teacher wants you to write a school magazine article about your competition preparation and lessons learned.
2014 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Short Stories
The following assignment is for a creative writing workshop:
Imagine being a university student in a dorm. Your roommate left unexpectedly. Write a short story about your roommate’s sudden departure.
2013 DSE PART A
You are in the ‘My Memories’ photo exhibition. The photo exhibition featured two of your photos. Put a title on each and briefly explain why these photos are meaningful to you.
2013 DSE PART B
2013 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Sports Communication
Ms Chan, Campus TV’s teacher, has asked you to make a 30-minute programme about a local Hong Kong sporting event. You must email Ms. Chan. This email should suggest a sporting event, explain what will be in the programme, and how you will engage your schoolmates.
2013 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Drama
For drama class, you’re reading Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. In the play, Brutus betrayed Julius Caesar, his best friend, for the nation. Writing a diary entry about betraying your best friend is homework.
2013 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Social Issues
Many say private school bus service operators don’t follow safety procedures when transporting young children, which is dangerous. Send a letter to the Bus Operators Association of Hong Kong with your concerns and three suggestions for improving private school bus services.
2013 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Debating
You heard several unreasonable complaints recently. Write to the Hong Kong Post editor about this. Explain the complaint, the complainants’ perspective, and why you think they’re unreasonable in your letter.
2013 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Workplace Communication
Human resources assistant. Your boss noticed many employees leaving late. He wants you to write a company newsletter article about the situation and its drawbacks. Two improvement suggestions have also been requested. Article titles should be appropriate.
2013 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Popular Culture
You’re Student Union President. You address the graduating class. The following popular song about how time passes if you don’t use it inspired the speech.
Time can destroy a building or a woman’s face.
Stop wasting diamond-like hours.
Time doesn’t spare anyone.
Nothing stops time, and he won’t wait for me.
Write your speech.
2013 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Poems and Songs
You attended Hong Kong Schools Poetry Festival. Your teacher wants you to write a school magazine article about your competition preparation and lessons learned.
2013 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Short Stories
You are entering the ‘Detective Story Competition’ with this scenario:
VANDALS HIT MUSEUM
Yesterday, the Hong Kong Museum of Art found several valuable works damaged.
Write the story.
2012 DSE PART A
You are a famous Hong Kong News reporter.
A feature article about yourself has been requested for the next school magazine by your old secondary school.
Write the article using these three headings. Add your own heading.
- The best part of my job
- The biggest challenge I have ever faced in my job
- My school days
2012 DSE PART B
2012 DSE Part B Q2
Learning English through Sports Communication
You’ve been following Health and Fitness eMag’s online debate about Wii sports versus real sports. Post your opinion on the online forum.
2012 DSE Part B Q3
Learning English through Drama
Drama in education is the topic of your website visit. You are responding to the following forum topic.
Due to its educational benefits, many teachers use drama in their classes. Some parents believe drama hinders learning. Your thoughts? Please describe your drama-driven teamwork!
2012 DSE Part B Q4
Learning English through Poems and Songs
The band’s lead singer is you. Your first concert was at a Victoria Park music festival last week. Blog about the performance, including how you felt, the atmosphere, and what you could have done better.
2012 DSE Part B Q5
Learning English through Debating
You’re recruiting for the school debate club. Write a speech for the next school assembly about the debating club’s activities, its benefits, and the value of debate in life.
2012 DSE Part B Q6
Learning English through Popular Culture
The desire to look attractive is universal, making cosmetic surgery a multi-million dollar industry. Write to the Hong Kong Express editor about beauty obsession.
2012 DSE Part B Q7
Learning English through Short Stories
Your creative writing teacher wants you to write a short story using the following prompt. These stories will be displayed in school during Creativity in Learning Week.
Walking by the Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, you saw your brother driving a luxury sports car. He was job-hunting when you last spoke.
Describe how you discovered the truth.
2012 DSE Part B Q8
Learning English through Workplace Communication
Intern at Hong Kong Correctional Services. Second Chance is a government campaign to encourage employers to hire reformed criminals and drug addicts. Write a letter to all Hong Kong businesses explaining the new project, its benefits, and why they should join.
2012 DSE Part B Q9
Learning English through Short Stories
Mental health will be featured in your school magazine. One of your friends was depressed recently. Write a school magazine article about your friend’s depression and recovery. Help others fight depression with advice.