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-7 MAY 1972
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[ 1972英文中學會考試題預習專欄
蟹道英文書院主編
經濟及公共事務科 (廿七)
sconomic and Public affairs (77)
Juestioni (1) Desciibe briefly the develo
ment or our monetary sy a tem,
and point "out the pro9. und cons of our present fore. of money,
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In primitive times the inhabitan ta of the earth led simple independent Ives Their economia system was one that wae completely different from that of ours today. We call their system subsistence economy, They bunted, fished and later. grew oropa, and made things all by then- selves, There were no doctora, dentiste lawyers, bus-conductors or such, special 18ta as we have now.
The people were all very simple. minded, « Their needs were few and cou be easily satisfied. They needed po inventions and they depended on no one. Everybody had to wors. on his own ano what he wanted. Money to them of would be useless, and so they needed Looney.
18 the years paused by people be to think that it would be better for them if they could exchange LELI ¿QUOY and servicet feithione mother. It onable each perscotto en joy whot 156 others' provuced, / The 1966 of mach goone -forzogas, rupiały oprend
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began to lake the local in the antic luction and application of GIVIVIOD OF labour," the idea was accepted by everyone in the civilizzo coria.. Thus hon buDETB tence economy, people had developer into the barter economy. But they soon Q18covered that this byÐTom presented number of, cafficùltres.
Firstly, it was always difficult find the right person who was willing exchange bis goods for soseluang else provided this person néeden the „cuin that was offered tu in te would be reluctant to Live away whol be produced,
Secondly, it was cleo -lways dif- ficult for two persons to agree to the rate of exchange between their Gods for there was 00 Buudard measurement for the value of goocy, we were mere etɑndaru geasurements for weinhvano. length. For instance BOW SOD, 1280 'a ̈ fishmonger think regasonable, ca
for bow dany pounds of pors from a but→
Thirdly, how were sages to be paid? tost people had difficulty in ctploying workers (unless, the wurkere ere willing. to acceĝa che type of goods their emplo sera, procuced sa payment of 3216f sorvi, ces. (This difficulty got worse when a worker was employed by one who d30 001 produce goods, but provideo 8- service Buch" as that of a dentist, How could he be paid then?,
Finally, the problem of future" in- security could not be solved. It woul¢ be unthinkable if one bad 10 store up eggs, rice, page, dále and vegetables 10 Une's home for use when be reached old age!
So the great, thinkerв and Fulenki got together to scire these probleas "whlon existed under the. Darter economy. Eventually everybody agreed that there saóðin be a mouram or aronangé so os used by everyone.
The idea was an excelioni
so doubt, woulu be able to solve EDCO of the problems caused by the barter. economy. At different times add in different places, many thangs nad ber used as the dedime of exchanure : Suo
sea-ebells, goata and gold-dust"
at was found that this medium of exchangi could also act as a unit of account, a measure and store of value, thus golvlas all the problems created by the barter system.
This medium of exchange Le called money and we can, therefore, be said to be working and living under the money
Today through the developmen economy. of our woonomic studies and practices He have dispensed with the old forme qu
we are now using money, and instead, Cheques, legal tender, credit cards, Postal and money ordere, and among them there are advantages and disadvantages. Cheques compared with legal tender are safer and more convenient to ven especially when large sums of money are
It is quite safe, for inst- ance, to send a cheque (af it to cros sed) by peat" to a friend. One does ROT have to carry large bundles of dollar notes and bage or coins when going to make purchases of large, commodating such as motor=C
and checking bow much money there iR
when legal tender used, ang "thby"
also save effort that is required in
carrying legal tender around.
But it has been known that unauyup, ious people often write Qut cheques even when they do not have money in the bank, Though writing out. Tulee cheques, is a criminal offence, it la more difficult
to prevent than to detect it. Thus,
$8 for ones own protection that one does not receive a cheque from a complete stranger,
For Buasa suna or money, 17 18 W100 to use legal tender, for in that case one can save the stapp duty which is required in all cheques, and also when saing legal tender one is cetajn of it acceptance by anyone, But legal tender 16 unsafe and is inconvenient to carry round. It may be lost, stolen or reb Jed. It would also look ridiculous if me carries two baskets of banknotes to go shopping!· Host employers Loday open current or savings accounte for their staffe to eliminate the difficuls, Lies found in the use of legal tender,
lost people today uo 401 GaPLY
heques or legal tender when they to certain places. They carry credi bards, which may be considered as a- means or deferred payment, If a person 18 creditworthy (that is to Bay be le trustworthy and he 18 solvent) a commer- cial enterprise (such as a restaurant, a hotel or a department store) is wil- ling to issue him what is known as e credit card, so that whenever he makeï“ use of the fire he needs only to sign :. for the bills presented to him. At the and of the month, he is then called upon. to pay for the amount ho hae apente Thus, credit cards are regarded äè money and they are becoming increasingly popus Lar. They can also solve the problem of tippingle
Question (2) How important is the Gover
nor to Hong Kong”
The Governor 18 Duz Ju81 a 1kgro pad, as the Queen of England 18. He is chiefly responsible for the progre development and improvement of Hong Kong in the fields of education, housing, health, and economy; be 18 also respon ible for the maintenance of peace and good order in Hong Kong, as well as the maintenace of good diplomatic relatione
fith the neighbours of Hong Kong....
The Governor ralee Hong Kong on ba- alf of Her Majesty, the Queen, for e period of faye yoare, at the end of which be may be reappointed agala, dependang on his health and his popularity with the people of Hong Kong and those in the Commonwealth Office
It is therefore apparent that is person is appointed to "rule Hong Kong and if he does not know, previous to hig appointment, the conditions that exist in the country, he would turn out to be a useless ruler. He may even hamper the progress that has been going on in the country since the administration of him predecessor.
The Governor formulates policies for the country. Bia policies are pri- marily aimed at improving the lives of the citizena by raising educational standarde, eliminating Poverty and in- troducing employment opportunities and better medical facilities for everyone, As we do not expect him to possess acr curate and specialized knowledge of all matters affecting his administration, he 18 free to appoint eminent experta. in various fields to serve as hia, advi- sers. He has therefore a legal adviser: (the Attorney-General), a financial adTM viser (the Financial Secretary), a mil- tury adviser (the Commander, British Forces), an adviser on Chinese affairs (the Secretary for Home affivre), an toy adviser on government affairs (the Co2- onial Secretary) and 6 prominent citiz- ens from the various communities. Ela advisers are grouped together to form. his "Cabinet", known as the Executive Council
he policies of the Movernmeny, ako essentially the policies of the Governoi. Should any policy prove to be bád, the Governor to logically the person to whon all criticisms are directed. He alone carries the blase. Thus, anyone occup- ying the governorship of Hong Kong should be a man of great intellect, wisdom and understanding, he bas to possess organ- izational and leadership abilites.. It is he who leads, the country from strength to strength. His importance is reflec- ted by the great deference and respect the citizena Live him, U
The Governor makes lave for the country. It is not wrong to say that the laws of Hong Kong are the Governor's laws. Again he may need expert advice in his work as Hong Kong's lawmaker. He has
as therefore the Legislative Cou cil to guide and assist him. If the Governor thinks that certain things need to be improved, he may pass a law, For instance if the problem of juvenile delinquency in the country deteriorates, it is necessary for him to pass a law
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日七月五年二七九一圈公年一十六國民華中
1972英文中學會考試題預習專欄
堅道藥文院主編
地理科 (廿七)
GEOGRAPHY (27)
Multiple-Choice exercise.
The characteristica features of Med- iterranean type of vegetation are:-
scarcity of: gráse.
a, b
non-woody planta such as herbs
prevail
evergreen.
conical shaped canopy
drough resistant
T) all the five
51 The Chinook wind in North America 18 characterized by the following feat- urea*,
a) hot and ary
b) it descende from the Rockies
to the Great Plain
it causes forest fireB
it melts away the snow: in Spring
all the four
a, b, c
b, c, d
a, b, d
The Fohn wind in Europe descenOS KUWA the Alps in s/an
East to deet
directioD
a) North-east to South-wes R) West to East
5) South to North (T) North to South
The advantages of ture, are. 1.
a) the quality of the product
can be controlled
can satisfy large demand abroad
low operation cast
ferent variety or crops can be grown at the same time
all the four
S) a, ci
5) Reasone for the growth of large urban centres termed conurbations are:-
a) the introduction of motor-carl
thus transportation is easy h) people migrate from rural to
urban areas
c) the attraction of amenities
such as electricity and cines in cities.
d) lower rental in largO
a, b, c
Sall the
#baca or the following countrice have a large proportion of their population growth due to inmigration of alien?
to introduce harsher punishment se a deterrent. The enactment of the Emergency Regulations in 1967 because of the disturbances that do urred in thị year is another example of the: neces- Baty of passing a laie. On the other hand, it may be necessary to repeal a law when it does not serve the pulpose for which; it was originally passed.
sedla, ve gee. Toat 10' 1957, the Governo repelled the Emergency Regulations, when there were signs of the return of Lae community to normal conditions.
The Governor's policies are carried by the Civil Service, that organı zam tion that is make up of the Government zepartmenta. Bia instructions are con-
eyed from his obler spokesman, the Col- unial Secretar ta' the beade of the
various departments, and these baade, in turn, paas his instructione down to their men. To ensure that his instruc- tions are carefully and loyally carried out, the Governor has to review the work and progress of each department from time to time, He holds discussions' with: heads of the various departamenta occas *ionally, and in so doing he also makes mown his wishes and thoughta.
It goes without saying that the Governor must take an interest in the work of the ordinary citizen, for the progress of the country does not depend on the work of the Government alone, or any one individual, but everyone.
Thus to show his interest in the work of everyone, the Governor will try to give. so much encouragement to the, Work
Australia
b) Japar
New Zealand
Canada
P) all the fow
B) b, c,
Karst topography includes which the followings?
a11.
cavern
Bink hole
blow hole
gorge
underground passage
riva
a, b, c, d
a. b,d, e
(S) "b, c, d,jnė
Ta, ci de
3) Refering
to the contour map belox, the feature marked J best represents
-in
MAP FOR A. B&9
@tack
Q) geo
R) sand-bar
S) hanging walley
(T) Clift
The feature marked i on uns map
is termed
F) stack
Q) cave
R) wave-cut terrace
S) raised beach
1) none of the above
Which of the centres marked on the)
map of China produce petroleum?
R)
MAP FOR QUESTION 10
∙S) NY
aswers to Last week 'a.
the citizens. Of course if it is pos sible he would like to meet every citizen, but wo know as well an he does, that he can't, go that the most the Governor can de lo, say, attend an exhibition at the City Hall, visit the Hong Kong University or make a apeech at a public ceremony In the period of bis rule, thousanda of, citizena in Hong Kong will no doubt be, able to see him. Thus, we can say that the Governor is also an important social figure,
MvVernur is also an important. rigure because it is he who has the
reatest influence over the way public revenue is to be used by - the Government departmenta in carrying out the various activities. The Governor can also, daczi whether there should be any increase in the taxes in accordance with the advice. of the Financial Secretary, and also of course with the advice and consent of #
*Legislative Council.
the
The Governor,
*L* Unpowered
by Article XIV of Lettera Fatent "constitute and appoint all auch Jáas Commissioners, (and) Justices of the Ponce,” khenever he thinks necessarye He, however, has to consult the Chief Justice on hie appointment of these:/ people to ensure that only the besti aualified are appointed.
The
importance of the Governor, can thus be compared to that of the head of the family, for his policies and hie work are simed at improving the head or the family, for his policies and his work are aimed at improving the condi tions of the t
country, as the family beau works to raise the family in a happy and healthy environment