MOCK TEST 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 3 PART A Question ...

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MT 37-DSE

ENG LANG

PAPER 3 PART A HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

MOCK TEST 37

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 3

PART A

Question-Answer Book

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(1) There are two parts (A and B) in this paper. All candidates

should attempt ALL tasks in Part A. In Part B, you should

attempt either Part B1 (easier section) OR Part B2 (more

difficult section). Candidates attempting Parts A and B2 will

be able to attain the full range of levels, while Level 4 will be

the highest level attainable for candidates attempting Parts

A and B1.

(2) Write your Candidate Number on the appropriate pages of

the Part A Question-Answer Book and both Part B

Question-Answer Books.

(3) Write your answers clearly and neatly in the spaces

provided in the Question-Answer Books. Answers written in

the margins will not be marked. You are advised to use a

pencil for Part A.

(4) All listening materials will be played ONCE only.

(5) Supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request.

Write your Candidate Number and mark the question

number box on each sheet.

(6) The rough-work sheets provided are for you to take notes.

They will be collected separately and will not be marked.

(7) No extra time will be given to candidates for filling in the

question number boxes after the ‘Time is up’ announcement.

(8) The two Question-Answer Books attempted by candidates

(one for Part A and one for Part B) will be collected together

at the end of the examination.

(9) The other unused Question-Answer Book for Part B will be

collected separately at the end of the examination. This

will not be marked. Do not write any answers in it.

Please stick the barcode label here.

A COMPULSORY

Candidate Number



Part A

Situation

Carrie Au is the leader of a team of secondary students who are doing a project for their science class.

You will hear a podcast, as well as several conversations between the team members discussing the

project.

In Part A, you will have a total of four tasks to do. Follow the instructions in the Question-Answer Book

and in the recording to complete the tasks. You will find all the information you need in the Question-

Answer Book and the recording. You now have two minutes to familiarize yourself with Tasks 1–4.



Task 1 (14 marks)

Carrie Au is holding a meeting with her team members, Ted Li and Vijay Sharma, to plan their project. She

begins the meeting by playing a recording of a podcast. Listen to the podcast and complete the missing

information in the spaces below. You now have 30 seconds to study the task. At the end of the task, you

will have one minute to tidy up your answers.

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Guest speaker: Dr Laura Kent, an expert in (1)

What is a biosphere?

A biosphere is a closed system in which (2) .

Reasons for building biospheres:

to study (3)

to (4)

Well-known man-made biospheres:

Name: (5)

Country: (6)

Research projects include:

(7)

growing vegetables in conditions like

those (8)

Name: (9)

Country: (10)

The domes contain:

a Mediterranean ecosystem

(11)

What does Dr Kent recommend as a school project?

(12)

Why does Dr Kent recommend this?

It raises students’ awareness of (13) .

(14) .

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END OF TASK 1


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Task 2 (14 marks)

Carrie, Ted and Vijay are holding their second meeting about their project. There are three parts to Task 2.

In Part A, Carrie explains the requirements of the project. In Part B, the team members make suggestions

for the biosphere. In Part C, they discuss the suggestions and make decisions. You now have 30 seconds to

study the task. At the end of the task, you will have one minute to tidy up your answers.

Part A

Each of the lines below may have one mistake. Correct the mistakes as shown below. If the line is correct,

then put a tick () in the right-hand column. The first has been provided as an example.

no (example)

The biosphere project must be a closed system (with added air, water).

(15) Each project must simulate several types of ecosystems.

(16) The biosphere should fit comfortably on a 60 cm x 60 cm tabletop.

(17) The project must be maintained for at least three weeks to generate enough data.

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Part B

Fill in the missing information in the spaces provided in the table. One has been provided as an example.

Suggestions for biosphere ecosystems

Type of ecosystem to

be simulated

Reason What to include in the

biosphere

Ted desert allows students to (18)

sand, dirt, desert plant

Carrie (19)

a very common ecosystem in

Hong Kong (example)

produces a lot of data because

(21)

(20)

Vijay (22)

(23)

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Part C

Listen to the team’s discussion and answer the questions. Please note that you do not have to answer in full

sentences.

What is Vijay’s concern about Ted’s suggestion?

(25)

Why does Ted think that Carrie’s suggestion is not practical?

(26)

What does Carrie think of Vijay’s suggestion?

(27)

What does the group finally decide to build?

(28)

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Task 3 (15 marks)

Ted is talking to Carrie and Vijay on Skype about the project. There are three parts to Task 3. In Part A,

you need to complete a table. In Part B, you have to provide labels for parts of a diagram and in Part C you

have to complete a chart. You now have 30 seconds to study Task 3. At the end of the task, you will have

one minute to tidy up your answers.

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Part A

Fill in the missing information in the table.

Things needed Details Where to get them

aquatic plants (29) (30)

aquatic animals (31)

other supplies - pH test kit

- (32)

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Part B

Complete the labels on the diagram. Use no more than FOUR words for each.

Purpose:

to (34)

Purpose:

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Purpose:

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Purpose:

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Complete the chart. Write one or more words in each gap.

Step 1

Make measurements (39) of the

conditions in the biospheres, e.g. (40) .

Step 2

Calculate (41) .

Step 3

(42) .

Step 4

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Task 4 (13 marks)

Carrie, Ted and Vijay are talking about their project with their science teacher, Ms Johnson. Complete the

text below and answer the questions. You now have 30 seconds to study the task. At the end of the task,

you will have three minutes to tidy up your answers.

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Complete the text. Write one or more words in each gap.

Report on the biosphere project

At the end of the project, the plants (44) and the animal population

(45) in two of the biospheres.

However, in one biosphere, the plant (46) and the animal population

(47) . The team members conclude that, since (48)

in this biosphere, the animals died because of

(49) of the water. This may have been because there

were not (50) in the biosphere.

Answer the questions. Please note that you do not have to answer in full sentences.

What is the biggest difficulty the team faced?

(51)

What point do the team members disagree about?

(52)

What three things have the team learnt from the project so far?

(53)

(54)

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What plans does the team have for the future?

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End of Part A

Now go on to Part B

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MT 37-DSE

ENG LANG HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

PAPER 3

PART B1

MOCK TEST 37


PART B1

DATA FILE


(1) Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Question-Answer Book for Part A.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART B1

(1) The Question-Answer Book for Part B1 is inserted after this Data File.

(2) For Part B, attempt EITHER those tasks in Part B1 (Tasks 5–7) OR those in Part B2 (Tasks 8–10).

(3) You are advised to use a pen for Part B.

(4) The Data Files will NOT be collected at the end of the examination. Do NOT write your answers in

the Data Files.

(5) Hand in only ONE Question-Answer Book for Part B, either B1 or B2.

B1 EASY SECTION

Not to be taken away before the end of the examination session



Part B

Situation

You are Will Chow. You work for Habitat Asia, a web magazine about nature and the environment in

Asia aimed at young adults. Your boss, Annie Shum, has asked you to do some tasks.

You will listen to a podcast called Hong Kong Green Issues, hosted by Josh Malik. In the podcast you

will hear a discussion between Josh, Annie Shum and Henry Lim. Take notes under the appropriate

headings.

Before the recording is played, you will have five minutes to study the Question-Answer Book and the

Data File to familiarize yourself with the situation and the tasks.

Complete the tasks by following the instructions in the Question-Answer Book and on the recording.

You will find all the information you need in the Question-Answer Book, the Data File and on the

recording. As you listen, you can make notes on page 3 of the Data File.

You now have five minutes to familiarize yourself with the Question-Answer Book and the Data File.

Contents

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1 Listening note-taking sheet for the podcast discussion ..................................................................... 3

2 Email from Annie Shum to Will Chow ............................................................................................... 4

3 Habitat Asia web page ........................................................................................................................ 5

4 Survey results .................................................................................................................................... 6

5 Letter from Agnes Hilton .............................................................................................................. 7

6 Skype chat between Will Chow and Max DeSouza .......................................................................... 8

7 Entries from the Hong Kong Nature Fan blog .................................................................................... 9



Listening note-taking sheet for the podcast discussion

Information about Habitat Asia

Audience:

Upcoming articles:

Upcoming event:

Guidelines for writing articles

Reasons to protect stone wall trees

Advice for visitors to parks




Email from Annie Shum to Will Chow

To: Will Chow Sent: 3 April 10.15 a.m. From: Annie Shum Subject: Things to do

Hi Will,

There are three things I need your help with.

Please complete the electronic direct mail to promote Habitat Asia. You can use your notes from

the Hong Kong Green Issues podcast discussion as well as information from our website. Our

editor Max can help you.

We’ve received a complaint letter from someone who attended our last lecture. Could you write a

reply? Begin by apologizing (give her an explanation). Then answer her questions. To show our

goodwill, offer her a free subscription to Habitat Asia (just for one year). Don’t forget to be polite

in the letter! Read her letter first. Then look at the Hong Kong Nature Fan blog. Perhaps Max has

some ideas, too.

We want to encourage students to visit some ‘off the beaten track’ nature destinations in Hong

Kong. Could you write a short article about this for Habitat Asia? First, mention some results from

a recent survey that I’ve attached (how many students say country parks are their favourite outdoor

destination, how often they visit them and what they dislike the most about them). Then

recommend a destination (say where it is, what students can see and do there and any other

pertinent information). Choose one that is not crowded and is easy to get to. Finally, provide

guidelines on being good visitors in country parks. Don’t forget to include a good title! Use the

Hong Kong Nature Fan blog, our website and your notes on the podcast. Maybe Max can help, too.

Thanks!

Regards,

Annie



Habitat Asia web page

www.habitatasiahk.com

HABITAT ASIA

Home About us Our events News Resources Contact us

Habitat Asia was founded in 2008 by young people

who wanted to share their Asian travelling

experiences with others. Today, we are an online

magazine with over 5,000 subscribers.

Our aim is to tell readers about Asia’s natural

environment and giving advice and tips to help them

explore the natural wonders of Asia. We encourage

readers to send us articles and photos describing

their adventures in the natural environments of Asia.

Since we are a subscription website, we will charge a

small fee if you want to access different parts of our

site. However, if you subscribe, you’ll get special

benefits at our events and other travel-related perks.

Welcome to Habitat Asia!

Amazing natural Asia!

These Asian wonders are world

record holders!

Mt Everest, Nepal & China

8.848 km high

The Dead Sea, Israel & Jordan

0.43 km below sea level

Lake Baikal, Russia

1.642 km deep




Survey results

Survey size: 250 Hong Kong secondary students

1. What is your favourite destination for outdoor activities?

2. How often have you visited country parks over the past year?

3. What don’t you like about country parks? (Respondents could choose more than one.)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Other

Country park

Beach

Urban park

Percentage (%)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

More than 10 times

6–9 times

1–5 times

Never

Percentage (%)

0 50 100 150 200

Too much rubbish

Lack of restrooms

Lack of proper signs

Too crowded at weekends

Trails are too difficult

Other complaints

I like everything about them.

Number of responses

22%

33%

20%

25%

9%

12%

23%

56%



Letter from Agnes Hilton

Flat D, 9th Floor,

Golden Gardens Estate

22–24 Shing Mun Lane

Sha Tin, Hong Kong

30 March, 20__

Dear Sir/Madam,

I recently attended a lecture organized by Habitat Asia on Hong Kong’s nature trails. After the

lecture, I told the speaker that I love going hiking in Hong Kong on the little side paths in country

parks.

He responded, ‘Don’t hike on side paths.’ Then he left the lecture hall! He seemed very rude and

not helpful at all!

Could you please tell me what is wrong with hiking on side paths? Could you also suggest other

ways to enjoy the natural environment of Hong Kong and learn about its plant life?

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Agnes Hilton

Agnes Hilton




Skype chat between Will Chow and Max DeSouza

3 April

Max: Hi, Will! What’s up?

Will: I’ve got some questions for you. I’m working on an electronic direct mail to promote the

magazine. Do you have any ideas for it?

Max: Well, you could begin with some suprising facts about Asia to grab people’s attention. You

could also highlight some things in the next issue, like the Hong Kong Geopark article and the

photo essay on the Pearl River.

Will: We’re not running the Pearl River essay anymore, but mentioning the Geopark article is a

good idea.

Max: And how about mentioning some of our upcoming events, like the night trip to Tai Po?

Will: Tai Po … that’s the one where you see nocturnal animals like bats and fireflies, right?

Max: That’s right.

Will: OK, I’ll mention that. Oh, and I have to answer a complaint from a woman who went to Mike

Lee’s lecture. Apparently he left while she was talking to him.

Max: I’m not surprised. He told me he was running late.

Will: I see. Another question: how do you offer somebody a free subscription to Habitat Asia?

Max: Easy. Just give them the login code, NATURHA. Oh, how long is the subscription for?

Will: Just a year.

Max: Then add the letter ‘O’ at the end to show that the subscription is for one year.

Will: Right. Do any nature places in Hong Kong have guided tours?

Max: Sure, Hong Kong Wetland Park. Of course it’s pretty crowded.

Will: What about places that aren’t crowded? They don’t have to have tours.

Max: There’s Sharp Island. It’s in the New Territories, just a 15-minute ferry ride from the Sai Kung

Public Pier. It’s part of the Hong Kong Geopark. Another one is the Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls.

It’s a long hike from the Tai Wo MTR station but worth the effort.

Will: Got you. Thanks, Max.



Entries from the Hong Kong Nature Fan blog

www.hkbloggerz.com/hknaturefan

Hong Kong Nature Fan

Hiking is great … if you do it safely

1 April 20__

The number of people heading to Hong Kong’s country parks has surged. So has the number of search and

rescue cases, with over 350 last year.

Most of the trouble happens when hikers leave the main trails. My advice is: stick to the main trails. There is

no need to venture into little paths along the way. Since most side trails are not maintained by the

government, they are dangerous. Bad things can happen to you on an unmaintained trail, including being

swept away by a flash flood.

Sometimes people leave the main trail to look for animals and plants. However, good hikers know that they

should keep their distance from the wildlife they see.

As far as plants go, why not enjoy the fascinating plants along the main trails? Get a smartphone app that

will identify a plant for you when you take a photo of it, and use it to learn about Hong Kong’s flora. Or how

about taking a guided tour of one of Hong Kong’s wonderful nature spots? It’s safer, easier and you’ll learn

a lot from the tour guides.

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Good places to enjoy Hong Kong’s natural wonders

29 March 20__

Hong Kong Wetland Park is an amazing place. It’s located near the LRT in Tin Shui Wai. You can see the

endangered black-faced spoonbill and Pui Pui the crocodile.

If you’re more interested in geological wonders, take a boat to Sharp Island. You can find amazing volcanic

rocks, including ones that look like pineapples. There are also two beautiful beaches on the island.

Finally, the Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls, in Tai Mo Shan Country Park, is the highest waterfall system in Hong

Kong. The five-kilometre trail to the site is clearly posted.

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Task 5: Electronic direct mail (17 marks)

Complete the electronic direct mail (EDM) below using information from the B1 Data File and your notes.

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the world’s lowest point?

It’s the Dead Sea in Israel and Jordan.

the world’s tallest _____________________________________?

It’s _________________________________________________.

the world’s ____________________________________________?

It’s _________________________________________________.

You’d know if you subscribed to Habitat Asia!

To subscribe to Habitat Asia, go to www.habitatasiahk.com

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MOCK TEST 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 3 PART B1

QUESTION-ANSWER BOOK

Candidate Number

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What is Habitat Asia?

We’re an online magazine about Asia’s natural environment written especially for

_____________________________. We hope firstly to inform our readers about

__________________________________ and secondly to _____________________

_______________________ to them about exploring this amazing continent.

to them about exploring this amazing continent.

Our next issue

Here are some of the topics we’ll cover in our next issue:

__________________________________________________________

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Our upcoming events

A ____________________________________________________________ featuring

speakers from _________________________________

A _____________________________ to ________________________________________

(All our events are free for _____________________________!)

The Chocolate Hills in the Philippines 6

Endangered forests in Indonesia7

Hong Kong Geopark 8



Task 6: Letter of reply (19 marks)

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PAPER 3

PART B2

MOCK TEST 37


PART B2

DATA FILE


(1) Refer to the General Instructions on Page 1 of the Question-Answer Book for Part A.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART B2

(1) The Question-Answer Book for Part B2 is inserted after this Data File.

(2) For Part B, attempt EITHER those tasks in Part B1 (Tasks 5–7) OR those in Part B2 (Tasks 8–10).

(3) You are advised to use a pen for Part B.

(4) The Data Files will NOT be collected at the end of the examination. Do NOT write your answers in

the Data Files.

(5) Hand in only ONE Question-Answer Book for Part B, either B1 or B2.

B2 DIFFICULT SECTION

Not to be taken away before the end of the examination session Not to be taken away before the end of the examination session Not to be taken away before the end of the examination session



Part B

Situation

You are Will Chow. You work for Habitat Asia, a web magazine about nature and the environment in

Asia aimed at young adults. Your boss, Annie Shum, has asked you to do some tasks.

You will listen to a podcast called Hong Kong Green Issues, hosted by Josh Malik. In the podcast you

will hear a discussion between Josh, Annie Shum and Henry Lim. Take notes under the appropriate

headings.

Before the recording is played, you will have five minutes to study the Question-Answer Book and the

Data File to familiarize yourself with the situation and the tasks.

Complete the tasks by following the instructions in the Question-Answer Book and on the recording.

You will find all the information you need in the Question-Answer Book, the Data File and on the

recording. As you listen, you can make notes on page 3 of the Data File.

You now have five minutes to familiarize yourself with the Question-Answer Book and the Data File.

Contents

Page

1 Listening note-taking sheet for the podcast discussion ....................................................................... 3

2 Email from Annie Shum to Will Chow ............................................................................................. 4

3 Article outline from Gregg White ..................................................................................................... 5

4 Transcript of news report on TVAsia News .................................................................................... 6

5 Emails between Annie Shum and the editors ...................................................................................... 7

6 Letters to the editor from Hong Kong Examiner ............................................................................... 8

7 Survey results .................................................................................................................................... 9

8 Emails between Henry Lim and Annie Shum ................................................................................... 10



Listening note-taking sheet for the podcast discussion

Information about Habitat Asia

Audience:

Upcoming articles:

Upcoming event:

Guidelines for writing articles

Reasons to protect stone wall trees

Advice for visitors to parks




Email from Annie Shum to Will Chow

To: Will Chow Sent: 3 April 10.15 a.m. From: Annie Shum Subject: Things to do

Hi Will,

Did you get a chance to listen to the Hong Kong Green Issues podcast that I was on with Henry Lim

from Nature Care? If not, you can download it here. You might want to make notes on it. I hope the

podcast will get us some new Habitat Asia subscribers! Anyway, there are three things I need your help

with.

I’m sure you’ve heard about the recent protests against the cutting down of old stone wall trees. I

think we need to publish an editorial addressing the issue. Would you be able to draft it? Start with

a brief summary of the recent incident. Then, present arguments for cutting down the trees, and

counterarguments for preserving them (say, two or three arguments for each side). Be sure to give

supporting information for each argument. Finally, conclude the editorial (hopefully you’ll come

down on the side of preservation). I’ll send you some things that contain useful information: a

transcript of a TV news report, some letters to the editor and my emails with Henry Lim. You can

use your notes from the podcast and any other sources that help you, too.

A friend of Henry Lim named Gregg White has submitted an outline for an article about trees in

Hong Kong. I’ll ask our editors Sandy and Max to have a look at it and then forward their

comments to you. Could you then email Mr White? Thank him for submitting his outline and

explain any revisions the editors suggest. Be friendly and polite, and encourage him to do a revised

outline if he needs to. Also, answer the questions he asks at the bottom of the outline. Let him

know he has to sign our code of conduct, too (which states that the writing is his own work).

Lastly, I’d like you to write an article for our next issue. The article should focus on promoting

Hong Kong’s country parks to young people. I’ll send you results from a survey regarding local

students’ attitudes that should be useful. Henry Lim has some good ideas, too. I’d suggest that you

include:

relevant data from the survey (i.e. students’ knowledge of country parks, their opinions of

developing them for housing).

reasons why visiting country parks benefits young people.

ideas for promoting interest in country parks (remember to focus on students and young

people). Be sure to give reasons why the ideas could be successful.

a positive, upbeat conclusion.

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Annie



Article outline from Gregg White

Trees of the Fragrant Harbour

Article outline by Gregg White

1. Introduction

Including some general data on trees in Hong Kong, e.g. estimated number of trees and tree

species, percentage of land covered by trees, etc.

2. Native vs non-native species

Details of tree species that are native (indigenous) to the Hong Kong environment and those

that are not native, i.e. imported from elsewhere; the effects over time of importing non-native

species into a particular ecosystem and the biological reasons for these effects.

3. Stone wall trees

Descriptions of Hong Kong’s famous stone wall trees, and arguments for and against cutting

down stone wall trees that may be dangerous to passers-by.

4. Heritage trees in Hong Kong

A ‘tour guide’ of some Hong Kong’s heritage trees, i.e. large individual trees which have a

unique history and are irreplaceable. This will include the species, location and age of the trees

as well as any interesting cultural information about them (e.g. the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees).

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Questions regarding publication

1. What is the deadline for articles in Habitat Asia?

2. How long should the article be?

3. Is there any problem if I submit some photos from the Internet or other artwork with my

article?




Transcript of news report on TVAsia News

Reporter:

In Hollywood Road today, residents heard the buzzing of saws as government workers

cut down a stone wall tree. The large banyan tree growing out of an old stone wall was

estimated to be 80 years old. Like many other stone wall trees, it had become a well-

loved part of the community.

Resident:

It’s been here since I was a little girl. We used to play underneath it. I don’t know why

they have to cut down such a beautiful tree. It’s such a shame.

Reporter: While workers were taking down the tree, a small group of protesters appeared,

carrying a banner with the words ‘Save the Tree’ in large red hand-drawn letters which

had clearly been hastily made. As they shouted slogans condemning the action, one of

the government workers took time to talk to us.

Worker: We’re cutting this tree down because there’s a danger that it might fall down if we

don’t. If it fell, it could hurt or even kill somebody. Government inspectors have

examined the tree and the wall and they’ve decided that cutting it down is the safest

thing to do.

Reporter: So, an act of destruction or of protection? Whatever it is, this old banyan tree is gone

forever. Jessica Wong, reporting for TVAsia News.



Emails between Annie Shum and the editors

To: Annie Shum, Max DeSouza Sent: 2 April 11.46 a.m. From: Sandy Wilson CC: Will Chow Subject: RE: Trees article outline

Hi Annie,

I agree with Max that the outline is promising. I think the section on native and non-native trees should be

simplified since it sounds too technical (most of our readers are young people after all). However, I like the

part about heritage trees—it sounds fascinating. Why not expand on it?

Best,

Sandy

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To: Annie Shum, Sandy Wilson Sent: 2 April 11.32 a.m.

From: Max DeSouza

CC: Will Chow

Subject: RE: Trees article outline

Hi,

The outline’s not bad but yeah, drop the bit about stone wall trees. It sounds like it’d cover the same

content as Will’s editorial.

By the way, I just heard of a cool idea for getting kids out into nature: a wild plant identification

competition. They go to a country park & find some specific species of plants & take photos of them to

win. It sounds like a great way to learn more about wild plants—really motivating!

Cheers,

Max

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To: Sandy Wilson, Max DeSouza Sent: 2 April 11.03 a.m.

From: Annie Shum

CC: Will Chow

Subject: Trees article outline

Dear Sandy & Max,

I’ve attached an outline for an article by Gregg White. I think it might be good, but I’d like you two to have

a look at it and give me your feedback. Since Will is going to write an editorial about stone wall trees, I’m

wondering if that part of the outline can be dropped.

Regards,

Annie




Letters to the editor from Hong Kong Examiner

Big trees pose a danger

Today in the news, there was a report of protests as a large stone wall tree was removed by

government workers in Hollywood Road. I do not understand why people would protest against

such an action. Of course, public safety in situations like these comes first. Have the protesters not

heard news stories of falling branches and trees that have injured or killed people?

Lily Au

North Point

Stone walls too weak

Large banyan trees growing out of stone walls may look lovely, but they pose a threat to

passers-by. When these old stone walls were built (some of them are over one hundred years old)

no one designed them to support huge trees. What is more, while they may appear to be strong,

they have been weakened by years of heavy rain and strong wind. It’s no wonder that giant stone

wall trees fall down.

Haresh Sharma

Tsim Sha Tsui

Government action could spare trees

It is true that some old stone wall trees may be in danger of falling, but that is not necessarily a

reason for killing them. Why can’t the government strengthen the stone walls in which they are

growing instead? That way, there would be no need to cut down these marvellous trees and we

would still be keeping the public safe.

Sarah Kim

Sai Kung

Youth should love nature

As a secondary school student, I am concerned about the future of the natural environment in Hong

Kong. So many adults seem to have no feelings for nature. They are happy to cut down old stone

wall trees or build housing in country parks. I feel that we students are the leaders of tomorrow. If

we develop in ourselves a love of nature, then when we are adults we will protect our country

parks and old trees, not destroy them.

Lester Cheung

Sham Shui Po



Survey results

1. How many Hong Kong country parks can you name?

2. Are you in favour of developing country parks for housing?

3. If you have visited a country park, do you think the experience was good for your mental health?

Respondents: 560 secondary students

30%

Can name one

Awesome! 58%

Cannot name any

12%

Can name more than one

68%

Against developing

6%

Don’t’ know

26%

In favour of developing


Remarks

‘They should leave country parks alone and build

housing on brownfield sites instead.’

‘Changing country parks into housing estates may

be necessary some day but it should only be a last

resort.’

Remarks

‘I always feel calm after visiting a country park.’

‘Country parks are relaxing because they are

a stress-free environment.’

11%

Don’t’ know

5%

No

84%

Yes



Emails between Henry Lim and Annie Shum

To: Annie Shum Sent: 1 April 4.20 p.m. From: Henry Lim Subject: RE: Trees in HK

Dear Annie,

Regarding the topic of the article you mentioned, one idea might be treetop climbing. It’s a sport that many

people think is exciting, and it can be done without causing any damage to the country park environment

(unlike rock climbing, for example, which damages rock faces). I also think there should be more camping

sites in country parks, since camping allows people to spend more time in the natural environment. Bird-

watching is also a good activity for country park visitors, though it’s more popular among older folks. I

think little kids would enjoy supervised hide-and-seek games in country parks as well.

Best regards,

Henry

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To: Henry Lim Sent: 1 April 3.45 p.m.

From: Annie Shum

Subject: RE: Trees in HK

Dear Henry,

Thanks for your email. I agree that stone wall trees have cultural value. I’m looking forward to receiving

Mr White’s article outline. Speaking of articles, I’m hoping to publish an article about ways to promote

positive interest in country parks among young people, and wonder if you have any ideas.

Regards,

Annie

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To: Annie Shum Sent: 1 April 2.50 p.m.

From: Henry Lim

Subject: Trees in HK

Dear Annie,

I enjoyed talking with you and Mr Malik on Hong Kong Green Issues. I just want to let you know that a

friend of mine, Gregg White, is interested in writing an article about trees in Hong Kong, so I suggested

that he send an outline for the article to you at Habitat Asia. I hope that’s OK. By the way, I was thinking

about what we said during the podcast regarding stone wall trees. They are features of neighbourhoods that

people have come to love. This means they have cultural value as well as environmental value.

Best regards,

Henry

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