3. Weighting 比重 Paper 1 卷一 60% Paper 2 卷二 25% SBA 校本 評核 15%

4. Duration: Scope ： Section/ Question type: Paper 1 Paper 2 2 hrs & 30 mins Compulsory part 1 hour Elective part A. Multiple choice 1 hour (20%) B. Data/ Skill-based Questions 1 hour (30%) C. Short essay questions ½ hour (10%) D. Data/ Skill-based Questions ½ hour (15%) E. Short essay questions ½ hour (10%)

5. Paper 1: Compulsory Part SectionQuestionsSuggested Time A40 M.C.1hour B2 out of 4 data/skilled- based questions 30 minutes on each question C1 out of 3 short-essay questions 30 minutes

6. Paper 2: Elective Part SectionQuestionsRemarks D1 of 4 data/skill- based questions the elective must be different from that in Section E E1 out of 4 short-essay questions the elective must be different from that in Section D

7. (i)Skills: Besides Geographical Knowledge, both papers may include (ii) Map work: subject-specific, generic 1:20 000 / 1:5 000 and/or simplified map extracts geographical knowledge,

8. Sample Short Essay Questions (12 marks) 短文章式樣本試題 Explain how the geomorphological and geological conditions of an area have led to the occurrence of landslides. Evaluate the effectiveness of the measures adopted by the HKSAR Government in preventing this hazard.

9. Landslides Geomorphological conditions Geological conditions Explanation Effective measuresIneffective measures Evaluation

10. Sample Short Essay Questions (12 marks) 短文章式樣本試題 Is global warming a consequence brought about by human activities which have not been carried out in accordance with the principles of sustainable development? Can international cooperation help solve the related problems? Give reasons and cite examples to justify your viewpoints.

11. Global warming Human Activities (e.g.) Sustainable development Explanation International cooperation (e.g.) Evaluation

12. Standards Referenced Reporting Standards are maintained over time using secure monitoring tests LevelDescription 5 4 3 2 1 The typical performance of candidates in each level described in view of : (i)The learning outcomes (ii)The assessment objectives