Wealth or Value?

November 13, 2009 Article Manager 0

Being new is always fashionable and it is perhaps why Hong Kong has done so much to establish the modern and high-tech side of the city. However, many historic sites have vanished or at the risk of crumbling down into dust and ashes. Some say preserving our past should be prioritized while some focu.........

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Preserving Hong Kong’s past

November 13, 2009 Article Manager 0

The first impression given by Hong Kong to its visitors is its efficiency and modern towers. Many just don’t know there are many historic sites, though more frequently being demolished, hidden in the territory. In these few years, there has been a growing consensus in the community about prese.........

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Organ donation

November 13, 2009 Article Manager 0

Dear Edito

Given the long-existing acute shortage of organs due to unwillingness of people to donate their organs after death, a presumed consent system is recently suggested in Hong Kong to help cope with the problem. I am writing to account for the long negative response to organ donation and expr.........

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Memory vs Money

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Time flies and changes the ordinary old buildings into historic sites. When we meet these old buildings from day to day, they become our friends gradually. Truly we treasure our time with our friends. Yet, when our old friends become really “old” things can be totally different. Town pla.........Read More

Preservation of Hong Kong’s Past

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Macau is a city applauded for its success in historic preservation. While keeping its urban developing in action, it also places much emphasis on preserving its historic sites. On the contrary, Hong Kong, as one of the most prosperous cities in the world, has attached great importance to urban devel.........

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Cloning

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In recent decades, our specific knowledge has developed incredibly fast. Genetic engineering processes are now widely adopted especially in the agricultural aspect. Some scientists now even suggest using cloning technology, which produces an entire life from a single cell, in pursuit of increased fo.........

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Brand name products

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When you walk along a crowded street, you may well see people wearing expensive clothes and carrying brand name bags. Even in schools, there is no lack of students using brand name bags, wallets, pencil bags, sports shoes, glasses, hair bands, earrings and the like. This worrying phenomenon unveils .........

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The mobile killer

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Moving further into the 21st century, mobile phones have become a part of our lives. They are bridges with our foreign friends at the other end. They are businesses between big companies. They are saviours of victims in accidents. Today, they are even radios, music players, cameras etc. As what we h.........Read More

The Elderly Suicide Problem

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Dear Editor

I am writing to express my concern about the plight of the elderly. In today’s Hong Kong, more and more old people are living below the poverty line and the suicide rate among the old people in Hong Kong is climbing. These undoubtedly draw the public’s attention so we now hav.........

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Stricter control should be imposed over the mass media

November 12, 2009 Article Manager 0

Nowadays, we can easily find gossip magazines in newspaper stalls. These kinds of magazines never talk about local news, but only the private lives of artists. These magazines also include many pornographic or violent contents, which would have bad effects on the pubic. This shows that the integrity.........

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How to lead a happy and secure retired life

November 12, 2009 Article Manager 0

Dear EditorI am writing to express my view on what the government and citizens can do to prepare for a happy and secure retired life.

In Hong Kong, the elderly suicide rate is two to three times higher than that in the younger age group. The suicide rate per 10,000 among those who are above 65 years.........

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Marriage

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Dear Edito

In response to Eve Adam’s letter about switching to the traditional marriage as a solution to rising divorce rate, I strongly disagree with it as every person has freedom of love.

To commence with, couples are leading a hectic lifestyle in fast-paced society, in which divorce arises easily.........

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Let’s go to cinema

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In recent years the film industry in Hong Kong has gone downhill. Many people are not willing to watch a film in a cinema, despite the fact that the price of film tickets is already quite low. The sales of film tickets are falling continuously.First of all, why has the situation become so bad? One o.........Read More

The advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet

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Thanks to the growth of information technology, we now live in the ‘Computer Age’. The Internet has many uniquely modern functions. Yet, there are risks and bad effects when using it. Four pros are going to fight against four cons below.

Widely used in offices, research institutes, information centers.........

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Dare to Dream

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Have you ever had a dream and tried to achieve it? Or do you believe that dreams will come true? In reality, we seldom think of dreams, which seem too far away from reality and too greae and difficult for us toachieve. However, everyone should have dream in his life because a dream is like a painter.........

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Composition 6

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Write an essay either for or against the motion that legislation should be enacted to prohibit discrimination against mainland Chinese.

The Race Discrimination Ordinance was gazetted on 18th July, 2008. However, some blamed it for not protecting the interests of the mainland Chinese. This once again .........

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Dare To Dream

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Dream follows ambition; hope follows courage. Turn your face towards danger; set your heart on victory.

At some point in life, we must learn to dream big and dare to dream wild. For dreaming and defining one’s goal is what motivates us in life. It provides us with a purpose to wake up every mor.........

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Blogs are more a blessing than a curse

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Blog, an abbreviation of web log, is an online logbook or a type of website where entries are made, such as Xanga and Facebook. The popularity of blogs is growing significantly. Some people think that blogs provide them personal space where they can really be who they want to be. Others argue that b.........Read More

Aging Population

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Dear EditorAs birth rate in Hong Kong is decreasing and Hong Kong people tend to live longer than before, Hong Kong will surely face the problem of aging population, which is a challenging task for both the government and citizens.

To deal with the problem and enjoy a fruitful and happy retired life.........

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Why don’t you listen to me?

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Parents nowadays concentrate on their work much more than before. They spend less time to communicate with their children. As a teenager myself, I think that the lack of parental communication leads to their misconceptions about teenagers.

Adults probably think they understand teenagers’ feelin.........

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