1
To what extent did the characteristics of British colonial rule in
Hong Kong during the first half of the 20th century last until the end of the 20th century?
15 marks
Difficulty :
Marking criteria
Criteria
Max. Grade to be awarded
Marks
• Coherent presentation with reasonable analysis of the characteristics of British colonial rule in Hong Kong during the first half of the 20th century; able to compare the characteristics of British colonial rule during the first half of the 20th century with that at the end of the 20th century, supported by solid examples that cover considerably the two periods.
A
14 - 15
• Shows a good understanding of the question; able to explain the characteristics of British colonial rule in Hong Kong during the first half of the 20th century and provide a reasonable comparison of the characteristics in the two periods. Historical examples cover considerably the two periods.
B
12 - 13
• Shows a good understanding of the question; able to provide a reasonable comparison of the characteristics of British colonial rule in the two periods, but the discussion is noticeably lopsided to either of the two periods, or to similarities or differences; discussion may contain underdevelopment arguments.
C
10 - 11
• Shows a general understanding of the question; attempts to point out the characteristics, but the discussion only focuses on similarities; or tackle both similarities and differences but marred by rough arguments.
D
8-9
• Shows an awareness of the question; attempts to point out the characteristics, but the discussion only focuses on similarities; or tackle both similarities and differences but marred by rough content and lopsidedness.
E
6-7
Modernisation and Transformation of Hong Kong
79
• Same as (E); but marred by obvious factual errors and/or overgeneralisation; or
• Primarily a narration of