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DSE 2024: History exam included ‘surprising’ questions but was still manageable

by Sue Ng
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  • Lori Tsang, a history tutor at Beacon College, said the assessment covered unexpected topics like Europe in the 1930s and Japan’s development
  • Exam was more straightforward than in the past, asked students to make fewer comparisons, and didn’t include question phrases like ‘usefulness’ and ‘limitations’
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Hong KongTechnology

Students’ winning competition idea tackles ocean pollution with seafaring cleaning bots

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  • Co-founder of Hong Kong-based marine tech start-up Clearbot, which won an award at the 1st City I&T Grand Challenge, says the prize money enabled it to expand the company
  • This year’s competition is calling for entries that help make the city a more nurturing community
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Help! I’ve just been rejected by my dream school. What should I do?

by YP
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  • Each week, we respond to a question from our readers and give advice and resources they can turn to
  • This week, we help a student wondering how to move on after learning they won’t be going to the school they wanted
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Biden faces tough balancing act as campus protests over Gaza escalate

by Reuters
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  • US president has faced criticism of his Israel policy from both Democrats and Republicans
  • Students at dozens of schools have rallied to oppose Israel’s war in Gaza, demanding institutions stop doing business with companies that support the war
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Hong KongEducation

Fewer Hong Kong Form Six graduates heading overseas for education

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  • Experts attribute the low number to students heading abroad earlier in their studies and the vast options given by local postsecondary institutions
  • Education Bureau survey revealed an overwhelming 91 per cent of students chose to attend a local institution
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SOTY 22/23: English linguist second runner-up explores AI in criminal justice

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  • Gavin Wong from Singapore International School uses his command of the language to communicate ideas about technology and fairness
  • Student is focused on bias within the system and ensuring it is used ethically
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DiscoverBetter English

Break from reality: 5 novels to delve into the world of speculative fiction

by Kelly Fung
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  • We put together this collection of books that are sure to be an out-of-this-world experience for you
  • Some of the works include Margaret Atwood ‘s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ to the Chinese groundbreaking book, ‘The Three-Body Problem’
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Hong Kong hit with hail and intense winds

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  • Forecaster reported winds of up to 100km/h (62mph) at Cheung Chau
  • Taiwanese band Mayday’s concert at the Central Harbourfront was cut short
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Hong Kong residents urged to get influenza vaccines after death of a third child

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  • Centre for Health Protection says the dominating flu virus strain might change for a second time
  • Health officials say Covid-19 cases also remain at a high level and say vaccination would reduce the risk of hospitalisation
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Young Post summer internship programme: spend your holidays learning with us

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  • Participants will have the opportunity to learn the inner workings of a newsroom, and their work will be showcased online and in print
  • Submit your application before our deadline on May 15, and pay attention to our requirements below
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SOTY 2022/23: Why Grand Prize first runner-up built a cardboard boat

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  • Gao Hong-ye is currently an undergraduate student at Stanford University pursuing mechanical engineering and computer science
  • One of his notable projects was building a cardboard boat, buoyed by his natural curiosity and creativity
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Hong KongDSE

DSE 2024: BAFS exam ‘straightforward’ but had new question types

by Doris Wai
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  • Beacon College tutor Andy Yeung notes that Paper 1 for the BAFS exam was easy compared to the one from 2022
  • The new question formats could hint at what the exam will test next year as the syllabus changes
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Updates on Israel-Gaza war protests at US colleges from University of Texas to Columbia

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  • 40 demonstrators arrested on the campus in Austin, some by police in riot gear who encircled sitting protesters, dragging them out amid screams
  • The outcry is forcing colleges to reckon with their financial ties to Israel, as well as their support for free speech
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Rio de Janeiro schools try a new recipe to reduce child obesity

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  • City officials banned ultraprocessed foods from schools this year; students are discovering classic local fruits and vegetables
  • Teachers have been asked to educate pupils on healthful eating habits
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// Global
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// Hong Kong
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// Worksheets
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// Letters to the Editors
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// Letters to the Editors
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// Environment
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// Hong Kong
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// Personal development
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// Global
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// Hong Kong
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// Discover
Break from reality: 5 novels to delve into the world of speculative fiction
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong hit with hail and intense winds
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong residents urged to get influenza vaccines after death of a third child
// Your Voice
Young Post summer internship programme: spend your holidays learning with us
// Hong Kong
SOTY 2022/23: Why Grand Prize first runner-up built a cardboard boat
// Hong Kong
DSE 2024: BAFS exam ‘straightforward’ but had new question types
// Global
Updates on Israel-Gaza war protests at US colleges from University of Texas to Columbia
// Health & Fitness
Rio de Janeiro schools try a new recipe to reduce child obesity
// Discover
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// Hong Kong
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// Discover
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// Hong Kong
Hong Kong hit with hail and intense winds
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong residents urged to get influenza vaccines after death of a third child
// Your Voice
Young Post summer internship programme: spend your holidays learning with us
// Hong Kong
SOTY 2022/23: Why Grand Prize first runner-up built a cardboard boat
// Hong Kong
DSE 2024: BAFS exam ‘straightforward’ but had new question types
// Global
Updates on Israel-Gaza war protests at US colleges from University of Texas to Columbia
// Health & Fitness
Rio de Janeiro schools try a new recipe to reduce child obesity
// Discover
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Hong Kong lawmaker to take on Education Bureau over school facing closure
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// Learning Resources
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// Your Voice
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// Your Voice
Face Off: Should people under the age of 16 be banned from buying coffee?
// Competitions
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// Music
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// Hong Kong
Hong Kong lawmaker to take on Education Bureau over school facing closure
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong international school student numbers tripled in the last decade
// Hong Kong
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// Asia
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// Learning Resources
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// Discover
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// Your Voice
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// Your Voice
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// Competitions
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// Discover
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// Letters to the Editors
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// Environment
Global warming hits emperor penguins as their icy homes erode
// Health & Fitness
WHO rings the alarm on rising use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong could face a longer flu season, experts warn
// Personal development
Help! How can I learn to be genuinely happy?
// Global
Sombre mood at Columbia University as protests continue amid Israel-Gaza war
// Global
The road ahead for TikTok in the United States
// Discover
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// Your Voice
Top 10: What is one thing you recently gave up on, and why?
// Environment
Global warming hits emperor penguins as their icy homes erode
// Health & Fitness
WHO rings the alarm on rising use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth
// Hong Kong
Hong Kong could face a longer flu season, experts warn
// Personal development
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// Global
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Taylor Swift’s storytelling shines in The Tortured Poets Department
// Lifestyle
Glowing animals go much further back in time than we thought
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SOTY 2022/23: Linguist (English) first runner-up loves to play devil’s advocate
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Europe’s longest tunnel for testing hyperloop technology opens in the Netherlands
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// Discover
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// Features
Companion dogs comfort Hong Kong’s seniors through new programme
// Music
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// Lifestyle
Glowing animals go much further back in time than we thought
// Features
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// Hong Kong
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// Hong Kong
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// Hong Kong
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