HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY HONG KONG CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2010
INTEGRATED HUMANITIES
9:00 am - 11 :00 am (2 hours) This paper must be answered in English
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This paper consists of Section A and Section B. Section A carries 60% of the subject marks, and Section B carries 20%. You are advised to spend approximately one and a half hours on Section A and 30 minutes on Section B. Section A consists of two data-based questions, covering the Core Part of the curriculum. Both questions are to be answered. Section B consists of six essay-type questions with stimulus materials, covering the Optional Part of the curriculum. Select ONLY ONE question to answer. The questions fall into three groups, each with two questions covering an Optional Module. Candidates are reminded that this subject emphasises the ability to present and support points of view in a clear, concise and logical manner, rather than the ability to recite facts. Where a question is divided into sub-questions, you must divide your answer into parts accordingly. You risk mark penalties if you do not do so. The mark allocation is shown in brackets at the end of each sub question. It is a guide to the length ofthe answer required, which may vary from one sentence to a few short paragraphs. You should plan your time accordingly.
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SECTION A (DATA-BASED QUESTIONS)
Answer all the questions in this Section. (Questions in this Section cover the Core Part of the curriculum.)
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Consider the following source:
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20% of Secondary Students have Intimate Acts when Dating Online Friends
A survey conducted by Caritas Hong Kong Youth and Community Service reveals that one of every five secondary students who meet their online friends, would have intimate acts, such as caressing