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Global warming and Plastic Ban on Hong Kong

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Global warming and Plastic Ban on Hong Kong

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Plastics are difficult to degrade naturally and can remain in the environment for hundreds of years, eventually breaking down into microplastics that enter the ocean and food chain, inevitably affecting ecosystems and human health.

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Tragedies like natural disasters and wars are also common reasons that bring about hunger on a large scale. Floods, droughts and typhoons are natural disasters that often lead to a large reduction in food production. When a country is in war for a long period, farmland is also often destroyed, consequently resulting in hunger.

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關於青少年保護問題，第一點我想就係防止誘導青少年吸煙

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關於青少年保護問題，第一點我想就係防止誘導青少年吸煙

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Preventing the Inducement of Teenagers to Smoke: E - cigarettes come in a variety of flavors, such as fruit flavors and mint flavors, which are very attractive to teenagers. A ban can prevent teenagers from trying e - cigarettes out of curiosity, reduce the smoking rate, and minimize harm to their physical health. For example, smoking e - cigarettes can affect brain development and increase the risk of respiratory diseases.

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is not that we do not have enough food in today’s world, but that we do not

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Poe lets you ask questions, get instant answers, and have back-and-forth conversations with AI. Gives access to GPT-4, gpt-3.5-turbo, Claude from Anthropic, and a variety of other bots.

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Writing Guidelines for S.5 Students: News Article on Drug Abuse in Hong Kong  

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Writing Guidelines for S.5 Students: News Article on Drug Abuse in Hong Kong  

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Write a 400-word news article discussing drug abuse as a social issue in Hong Kong. The article should cover its causes, effects, key stakeholders, and possible solutions.

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Structure & Content Guidelines:

1. Headline (Catchy & Informative)

- Example: "Rising Drug Abuse Among Hong Kong Youth: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions"

2. Introduction (50-70 words)

- Briefly introduce the issue (e.g., increasing drug abuse cases in Hong Kong, especially among teenagers).

- Use a striking fact or statistic (e.g., "According to the Narcotics Division, X% of young people arrested for drug-related offenses in 2023 were under 18.").

3. Causes of Drug Abuse (80-100 words)

- Peer pressure (influence from friends or social circles).

- Stress & mental health issues (academic pressure, family problems).

- Misinformation & accessibility (false beliefs about drugs being harmless; easy access via social media or dark web).

- Family neglect (lack of parental supervision or emotional support).

4. Effects of Drug Abuse (80-100 words)

- Health risks (addiction, mental disorders, overdose, long-term organ damage).

- Social consequences (broken families, school dropouts, financial burden).

- Legal repercussions (arrests, criminal records, imprisonment).

- Impact on society (increased healthcare costs, crime rates).

5. Key Stakeholders Involved (50-70 words) (Interviews)

- Youth & students (primary victims).

- Parents & teachers (role in prevention and support).

- Government & NGOs (e.g., Narcotics Division, social workers, rehabilitation programs).

- Law enforcement (police cracking down on drug trafficking).

6. Suggestions to Address the Issue (80-100 words)

- Education & awareness (school workshops, anti-drug campaigns).

- Stronger family support (parents monitoring children’s behavior, open communication).

- Stricter law enforcement (harsher penalties for drug dealers, tighter online surveillance).

- Counseling & rehabilitation (more mental health services for at-risk youth).

7. Conclusion (30-50 words)

- End with a call to action (e.g., "Combating drug abuse requires joint efforts from schools, families, and the government to protect Hong Kong’s future generations.").

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### Writing Tips:

- Tone: Formal but engaging (avoid slang).

- Language: Clear, concise sentences.

- Sources: Cite credible data (e.g., government reports, NGO findings).

- Balance: Present facts objectively; avoid exaggeration.

Word Limit: Keep the article around 400 words (adjust sections proportionally).

Example Closing Line:

"Only through collective action can Hong Kong curb the scourge of drug abuse and safeguard its youth."

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Top 10: Invent technology to help young people avoid drugs – what would it be?

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From virtual reality and video games to robots and devices, readers share the creative technology they would harness to discourage young people from drugs.

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Hong Kong watchdog slams McCafe, 7-Eleven over wasteful bring-own-cup services

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Hong Kong watchdog slams McCafe, 7-Eleven over wasteful bring-own-cup services

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Hong Kong watchdog slams McCafe, 7-Eleven over wasteful bring-own-cup services

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Consumer Council finds two chains among culprits creating waste even when customers bring their own cups for takeaway drinks.

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Scam cases up by 11.7% in Hong Kong amid rise in fake customer service tactics

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Scam cases up by 11.7% in Hong Kong amid rise in fake customer service tactics

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Scam cases up by 11.7% in Hong Kong amid rise in fake customer service tactics

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Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu says force recorded 94,727 criminal cases in 2024, with scams accounting for 46.9 per cent of tally.

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Hong Kong expected to ban flavoured tobacco, but bar owners worry they could lose business

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Deep Dive delves into hot issues in Hong Kong and mainland China. Our easy-to-read articles provide context to grasp what's happening, while our questions help you craft informed responses. Check sample answers at the end of the page.
News: Flavoured tobacco, using e-cigarettes in public likely to be banned starting in mid-2026

Hong Kong is expected to ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public places starting in mid-2026, the city's health minister has said. There will also be a sales ban on flavoured tobacco.

They are among 10 short-term measures proposed by the government last June. The city aims to further decrease its smoking rate to 7.8 per cent by this year from 9.4 per cent in 2023.

The health minister said the government aimed to submit the relevant bill to the Legislative Council in April. It would implement the measures in stages.

A Hong Kong anti-smoking group had previously called for a total ban on flavoured cigarettes after a survey found nearly 90 per cent of young female smokers opted for flavoured products.

"Flavoured tobacco is marketed as 'healthier', especially targeting young people and women," said Henry Tong Sau-chai. He is the chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health.

The second stage of the ban would cover menthol, a commonly used additive. According to Tong, menthol masks the harshness and bitterness of tobacco with a cooling sensation. This makes the smoke smoother and easier to inhale.

Tong said these features encouraged smokers to inhale more deeply. This allowed harmful substances to be deposited further into the lungs.

The anaesthetic effect of menthol also suppresses the body's reactions to nicotine. It could amplify the rewarding sensation and make it harder for smokers to quit.
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In a recent study, a research team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) polled 5,600 Cantonese speakers aged 15 and above through landline phones and mobiles from January to May last year.

The study found that half of the current smokers polled used flavoured cigarettes, while 71 per cent of female smokers opted for the products. Among female smokers aged 15 to 29, the use of flavoured cigarettes reached 86 per cent.

Another survey polled 14,440 primary school students and 28,395 secondary school students in 2022 and 2023.

It found that 3 per cent of primary school students and 8 per cent of secondary school students had tried smoking products.

Most of these students tried flavoured smoking products for their first experience. Those who started with flavoured products were more likely to become daily cigarette smokers.

"Teenagers and women are increasingly attracted to flavoured tobacco products. This makes it more likely that they will take up smoking, develop an addiction and continue smoking as a habit," said Kelvin Wang Man-ping, a professor at the school of nursing at HKU.

Issue: Hong Kong shisha bar owners say flavoured tobacco ban could hurt business

Some working in Hong Kong's tourism and hospitality sectors have voiced concerns over the impact of stamping out flavoured tobacco and shisha, urging authorities to postpone or reconsider the bans.

Nicholas*, a clerk who since 2021 has invested in two Causeway Bay bars that specialise in shisha, said his businesses might close under a ban.

"Flavours are what make shisha interesting," he said. "There's a chance that we will close the business as 80 per cent of sales will drop. The only way to survive is to change to a pure bar business, but it is very competitive at this moment."

He suggested that if the government insisted on the ban, it could allow for a transition period of two years for bars to adapt.

As a regular shisha smoker for the past six years, he said he and many of his friends did not smoke conventional cigarettes.

"We like shisha because it creates an atmosphere for us to chat and drink," he said, adding that the ban might encourage users to seek out the product at illegal venues that offered indoor smoking.

Since 2007, indoor smoking has been outlawed in places such as bars and restaurants, which also applies to water pipe tobacco products. Smoking in the outdoor areas of restaurants is still allowed.
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The government recently announced it would submit a bill banning the public use of e-cigarettes and the sale of flavoured tobacco products, like shisha, by April. If passed, bans would start in mid-2026.

Another Causeway Bay shisha bar operator, who only gave his surname, Wong, also feared he may have to close his bar. "If it is banned in Hong Kong, people can easily travel to mainland China or Macau to smoke shisha," said the 26-year-old, who has been in business for two years.

He suggested the government issue licences for bars to operate shisha activities and import the products into the city, which could make it easier to regulate the industry and limit the number of shisha smokers.

However, Chin Chun-wing, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar and Club Association, said a ban would not greatly impact the wider industry as fewer than 10 per cent of bars offered legal water pipe smoking activities.

Allan Zeman, the chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, said customers could opt for non-flavoured alternatives.
Staff writers
Knutsford Terrace in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong anti-smoking groups are calling for a total ban on flavoured tobacco products. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Deep Dive: Hong Kong expected to ban flavoured tobacco

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Deep Dive delves into hot issues in Hong Kong and mainland China. Our easy-to-read articles provide context to grasp what's happening, while our questions help you craft informed responses. Check sample answers at the end of the page.
News: Flavoured tobacco, using e-cigarettes in public likely to be banned starting in mid-2026

Hong Kong is expected to ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public places starting in mid-2026, the city's health minister has said. There will also be a sales ban on flavoured tobacco.

They are among 10 short-term measures proposed by the government last June. The city aims to further decrease its smoking rate to 7.8 per cent by this year from 9.4 per cent in 2023.

The health minister said the government aimed to submit the relevant bill to the Legislative Council in April. It would implement the measures in stages.

A Hong Kong anti-smoking group had previously called for a total ban on flavoured cigarettes after a survey found nearly 90 per cent of young female smokers opted for flavoured products.

"Flavoured tobacco is marketed as 'healthier', especially targeting young people and women," said Henry Tong Sau-chai. He is the chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health.

The second stage of the ban would cover menthol, a commonly used additive. According to Tong, menthol masks the harshness and bitterness of tobacco with a cooling sensation. This makes the smoke smoother and easier to inhale.

Tong said these features encouraged smokers to inhale more deeply. This allowed harmful substances to be deposited further into the lungs.

The anaesthetic effect of menthol also suppresses the body's reactions to nicotine. It could amplify the rewarding sensation and make it harder for smokers to quit.
Hong Kong's tourism blueprint aims to bring billions to the economy
In a recent study, a research team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) polled 5,600 Cantonese speakers aged 15 and above through landline phones and mobiles from January to May last year.

The study found that half of the current smokers polled used flavoured cigarettes, while 71 per cent of female smokers opted for the products. Among female smokers aged 15 to 29, the use of flavoured cigarettes reached 86 per cent.

Another survey polled 14,440 primary school students and 28,395 secondary school students in 2022 and 2023.

It found that 3 per cent of primary school students and 8 per cent of secondary school students had tried smoking products.

Most of these students tried flavoured smoking products for their first experience. Those who started with flavoured products were more likely to become daily cigarette smokers.

"Teenagers and women are increasingly attracted to flavoured tobacco products. This makes it more likely that they will take up smoking, develop an addiction and continue smoking as a habit," said Kelvin Wang Man-ping, a professor at the school of nursing at HKU.

Issue: Hong Kong shisha bar owners say flavoured tobacco ban could hurt business

Some working in Hong Kong's tourism and hospitality sectors have voiced concerns over the impact of stamping out flavoured tobacco and shisha, urging authorities to postpone or reconsider the bans.

Nicholas*, a clerk who since 2021 has invested in two Causeway Bay bars that specialise in shisha, said his businesses might close under a ban.

"Flavours are what make shisha interesting," he said. "There's a chance that we will close the business as 80 per cent of sales will drop. The only way to survive is to change to a pure bar business, but it is very competitive at this moment."

He suggested that if the government insisted on the ban, it could allow for a transition period of two years for bars to adapt.

As a regular shisha smoker for the past six years, he said he and many of his friends did not smoke conventional cigarettes.

"We like shisha because it creates an atmosphere for us to chat and drink," he said, adding that the ban might encourage users to seek out the product at illegal venues that offered indoor smoking.

Since 2007, indoor smoking has been outlawed in places such as bars and restaurants, which also applies to water pipe tobacco products. Smoking in the outdoor areas of restaurants is still allowed.
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The government recently announced it would submit a bill banning the public use of e-cigarettes and the sale of flavoured tobacco products, like shisha, by April. If passed, bans would start in mid-2026.

Another Causeway Bay shisha bar operator, who only gave his surname, Wong, also feared he may have to close his bar. "If it is banned in Hong Kong, people can easily travel to mainland China or Macau to smoke shisha," said the 26-year-old, who has been in business for two years.

He suggested the government issue licences for bars to operate shisha activities and import the products into the city, which could make it easier to regulate the industry and limit the number of shisha smokers.

However, Chin Chun-wing, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar and Club Association, said a ban would not greatly impact the wider industry as fewer than 10 per cent of bars offered legal water pipe smoking activities.

Allan Zeman, the chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, said customers could opt for non-flavoured alternatives.
Staff writers
Knutsford Terrace in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong anti-smoking groups are calling for a total ban on flavoured tobacco products. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Deep Dive: Hong Kong expected to ban flavoured tobacco

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Anti-smoking group says flavoured products target women and make it easier to develop addiction; shisha bar owners worry ban could lead to closures.

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Homeless seek shelter as Hong Kong temperatures drop

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Homeless seek shelter as Hong Kong temperatures drop

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Government centres offer warmth and food to the homeless, though some still braved the cold outdoors.

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2. Plots

-Where

-When

-Who

-What (Social issue and its definition)

3. Climax

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S5 Project Mini Drama Script Writing Booklet

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How to prevent receiving fake messages.

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Protect yourself from fake messages that seem like official Hong Kong bodies

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Be wary of sudden drops in phone reception and suspicious links, and use the police’s Scameter+ app to check the legitimacy of senders.

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The Hong Kong man who chose to be homeless, and still has no regrets

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The Hong Kong man who chose to be homeless, and still has no regrets

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The Hong Kong man who chose to be homeless, and still has no regrets