Level 5 exemplars and comments Paper 1 Question 1

1 1 Level 5 exemplars and comments Paper 1 Question 1 2 3 4 5 comments The candidate demonstrated a thorough understanding of the demands of the Question . He/She identified and clearly described the trends in agriculture in Hong Kong. Data interpretation and generalisation skills were also well-exhibited in the clear explanation of two factors influencing the current development of agriculture in Hong Kong, the attitude of farmers towards agriculture and the awareness of the concepts of land conservation and green living.

2 The candidate conjured up a logical explanation of how the sources support the claim, exemplifying a high Level of data analysis. As a whole, the answer was well-structured. However, in Part (c), more reference could have been made to Sources A and B. 6 Question 2 7 8 9 10 comments The candidate made appropriate and full use of Source A.

3 He/She clearly and precisely described Hong Kong s performance in both democracy and global competitiveness. He/She clearly pointed out the three types of relationships with appropriate use of data in Source B and was able to draw a conclusion. He/She provided a detailed explanation of the relationship between representativeness and the global competitiveness of Hong Kong. He/She used appropriate concepts to justify the arguments, which shows a high Level of critical analysis. 11 Question 3 12 13 14 15 comments The candidate fully fulfilled the requirements of the Question .

4 He/She identified and clearly described the pattern of HIV infection by deploying the figures in the source appropriately. He/She drew appropriately and comprehensively on the sources to provide a logical explanation of two difficulties in tackling HIV as a global problem (difficulties related to funding and low awareness of diseases), exhibiting a thorough understanding and an appropriate application of the relevant knowledge and concepts. The well-structured, clear and in-depth elaboration exemplified the thinking and organisation skills of a Level -5 performance.

5 16 Level 5 exemplars and comments Paper 2 Question 1 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 comments The stakeholders and their respective values were appropriately paired in Part (a).

6 Conflicts between the stakeholders were clearly pointed out by the candidate with ample elaborations . The candidate showed a very good sense of the current situation of China, with concrete descriptions and data. For example, in Part (a), the script contained details about the current situation and data about China. The candidate was able to discuss the Question from the economic, social and political standpoints, showing multiple-perspective thinking. The candidate attempted to discuss in greater depth the long-term development of China, though he/she sometimes over-generalised, for instance the counter-argument on environmental development which sounded more like family issues than issues related to the long-term development of China.

7 25 Question 2 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 comments The answer was an example of a comprehensive response to the demands of the Question .

8 The candidate was able to conceptualise the factors from different perspectives, such as industrialisation and the influx of foreign culture. He/She provided an in-depth elaboration on how the factors lead to the decline of the local traditional businesses, exhibiting a high Level of analytical skills. He/She was able to present his/her stance clearly, explain clearly and in great detail all the arguments and formulate a cogent rebuttal. The arguments were well-reasoned with highly relevant examples of local traditional businesses, fully demonstrating his/her argumentation skill and thorough understanding of the issue.

9 This answer displayed an ability to think from multiple perspectives ( in Part (b); justifications were made with regard to the historical value of local traditional business and the competitiveness of Hong Kong. 34 Question 3 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44)

10 45 comments The candidate was able to adopt relevant and multiple perspectives such as technological advancement and cultural integration in his/her analysis. The answer showed an in-depth explanation of how electronic social media enhance global participation in charitable activities. The conceptual analysis of the impact of globalization on raising global charity activities was substantial. Though more examples should have been provided, in view of the breadth and depth of the analysis, the answer still deserved a full mark in Part (a).