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Written by byebyelah from lsforum ENGLISH P APER II WRITING TOPICS FOR HKDSE Content Social Issues/ Debate p.2 Short Stories p.7 Poems and Songs p.10 Pop culture p.10 Drama p.10 Sports Communication p.12 Workplace Communication p.12 Remarks: All the topics are based on the electives for HKDSE. Underlined topics mean they can also be in other electives. e.g.: Social Issues/Debate: 40. Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble? (This topic can also be in Sports Communication.)

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Written by byebyelah from lsforum

ENGLISH PAPER II WRITING TOPICS FOR HKDSE

Content

Social Issues/ Debate p.2

Short Stories p.7

Poems and Songs p.10

Pop culture p.10

Drama p.10

Sports Communication p.12

Workplace Communication p.12

Remarks:

All the topics are based on the electives for HKDSE. Underlined topics mean they can

also be in other electives.

e.g.:

Social Issues/Debate:

40. Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble? (This topic can also be in

Sports Communication.)

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Social Issues/Debate:

1. Is global climate change man-made?

2. Is the death penalty effective?

3. Is our election process fair?

4. Do colleges put too much stock in standardized test scores?

5. Is torture ever acceptable?

6. Should men get paternity leave from work?

7. Is a lottery a good idea?

8. Do we have a fair taxation system?

9. Do curfews keep teens out of trouble?

10. Is cheating out of control?

11. Are we too dependent on computers?

12. Are parents clueless about child predators on the Internet?

13. Should animals be used for research?

14. Should cigarette smoking be banned?

15. Are cell phones dangerous?

16. Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?

17. Are test scores a good indication of a school's competency?

18. Do we have a throw-away society?

19. Is child behavior better or worse than it was years ago?

20. Should companies market to children?

21. Should the government have a say in our diets?

22. Does access to condoms prevent teen pregnancy?

23. Does access to condoms lead to irresponsible, dangerous, or bad behavior?

24. Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?

25. Are CEOs paid too much?

26. Do violent video games cause behavior problems?

27. Should creationism be taught in public schools?

28. Are beauty pageants exploitive?

30. Should the racing industry be forced to use biofuels?

31. When should parents let teens make their own decisions?

33. Should the military be allowed to recruit at high schools?

34. Should the alcoholic drinking age be increased or decreased?

35. Does age matter in relationships?

36. What age is appropriate for dating?

37. Should gay couples be able to marry?

38. Are there benefits to attending a single-sex school?

39. Does boredom lead to trouble?

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40. Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble?

41. Is competition good?

42. Does religion cause war?

43. Should the government provide health care?

45. Is fashion important?

47. Is homework harmful or helpful to students?

48. Should students be allowed to grade their teachers?

49. Is the cost of college too high?

50. Is college admission too competitive?

51. Do we have the right to exhume bodies of prominent people and move them

from one place to another?

52. Should men be allowed to have more than one wife?

53. Plastic surgeries: a way to become more beautiful, or someone’s unhealthy

idea?

54. In some Asian countries cutting off thief’s right hand is still commonly practiced.

Do you think this is the best way out?

55. A maniac killed 15 little girls and was sentenced to death. One of the local TV

stations was asked by the parents of victims to show his execution. The channel

gave its agreement, but the translation was later cancelled. Give your opinion

on this situation.

56. Do you agree that there is art for the masses, and elite culture? How do you feel

about being “the mass”?

57. A letter to the editor on children obesity in Hong Kong

58. A letter to the editor on illegal music downloading on the Internet (Pop Culture)

59. A letter to the editor on child abuse

60. A letter to the editor on drug abuse among teenagers

61. A letter to the editor on smoking among teenagers

62. Your friend is concerned about his/her grades. Even though they are good,

he/she still stays awake for half of the night getting the assignments and extra

credit work ready. Convince your friend that wearing him/herself out is not the

best idea.

63. A friend of yours, a skinny girl, thinks that she needs to lose a few pounds. Tell

her why losing more weight will only damage her health.

64. As a result of political instabilities, a local political organization reacts severely to

the acts of the government. It plans to throw an act of protest. You know that

this party is dangerous. Your friend, however, is inspired and wants to join. Tell

him about possible consequences of getting into something that is not

trustworthy.

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65. You think that school uniform destroys you as an individual. Write a persuasive

letter to your principal.

66. Is it important to know more than one foreign language?

67. Should students be allowed to have cell phones in elementary and high

schools?

68. Should students have to wear uniforms?

69. Should college athletes be paid for playing?

70. Should the elderly receive free bus rides?

71. Should state colleges be free to attend?

72. Should marijuana be legal for medicinal purposes?

73. Should the voting age be lowered to thirteen?

74. Should the driving age be raised to twenty-one?

75. Should students be paid for having good grades?

76. Should illegal immigrants be allowed to get drivers licenses?

77. Should not wearing a seat-belt be illegal?

78. Should students’ textbooks be replaced by notebook computers?

79. Should students have to pass a basic skills test to graduate high school?

80. Should schools raise money by selling candy and sugary soft drinks to students?

81. Should schools serve french-fries and fried potato products to students at

lunch?

82. Should students’ grades in gym affect their grade point averages?

83. Should girls be allowed to play on boys sports teams?

84. Should teens be able to buy violent video games?

85. Should boys and girls be in separate classes?

86. Should teenage girls be allowed to get birth control without the permission of

their parents?

87. Should our country have a universal health care program?

88. Should immigration laws be reformed?

89. Should the federal government recognize civil unions?

90. Should people who download music and movies illegally be punished?

91. Should school athletes have to be on the honor roll to play in games?

92. Should music with curse words be allowed at school dances?

93. Should public schools begin the day with a silent prayer time?

94. Should students be able to listen to MP3 players on headphones during study

hall?

95. Should schools offer fast food options like McDonald’s?

96. Should smoking be allowed at parks and other outdoor public venues?

97. Should cities offer free public Wi-Fi?

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98. Should the government place a tax on junk food and fatty snacks?

99. Should people traveling in airplanes have to undergo intensive security

screenings?

100. Should teachers have to pass a basic skills test every ten years to renew their

certification?

101. Should people be allowed to keep exotic animals like chimpanzees or tigers?

102. Should people be allowed to keep pit-bull dogs?

103. Should the city offer a bike sharing program?

104. Should there be an ordinance citing people who play music too loudly $50?

105. Should prostitution be legalized and regulated by the government?

106. Should celebrities who break the law face stricter penalties?

107. Should the government increase spending on the space program?

108. Should larger passengers have to pay for two plane or movie theater tickets?

109. Should there be tougher federal restrictions for content on the internet?

110. Should owners be legally accountable for clearing snow from sidewalks on their

property?

111. Should sexual education be taught in public schools?

112. Should students be able to get free condoms at school?

113. Should students who commit cyber bullying be suspended from school?

114. Should corporations be allowed to advertise in schools?

115. Should students be allowed to eat during class?

116. Should more be done to protect and preserve endangered animals?

117. Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook?

118. Should students have open campus lunch periods?

119. Should abortions be legal?

120. Should abortions be legal in cases of rape and incest?

121. Should the death penalty be used to punish violent criminals?

122. Should students learn about world religions in public schools?

123. Should schools start later in the morning?

124. Should politicians be allowed to accept campaign contributions from corporate

lobbyists?

125. Should people with terminal illnesses have the right to doctor assisted suicides?

126. Should stem cell researchers be able to use stem cells from aborted babies to

cure diseases?

127. Should school athletes have to take drug tests?

128. Should professional athletes have to take drug tests?

129. Should high school students have to complete community service hours to

graduate?

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130. Should scientists be allowed to test products intended for human use on

animals?

131. Should unhealthy fast food products be sold with a warning label?

132. Should there be a tariff or tax on products manufactured outside of the

country?

133. Should students or teachers receive money for scoring well on standardized

tests?

134. Should everyone under the age of 17 have a 9:00 PM curfew?

135. Should schools with low scores on standardized tests be closed?

136. Should minors be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages in their homes with their

parents’ consent?

137. Should students be allowed to drop out before they turn 18 years old?

138. Should alcohol manufacturers be allowed to advertise on television?

139. Should students as young as fourteen be allowed to hold jobs?

140. Should American families have a two child max rule to limit population growth?

141. Should children younger than thirteen be allowed to watch MTV or music

videos?

142. Should people who are caught driving drunk lose their licenses for a year?

143. Should students who fail their classes be retained and have to repeat the

grade?

144. Should large businesses and corporations be required to employee a number of

minorities proportionate to the population?

145. Should female construction workers earn the same wages as males?

146. Should children in temporary living situations with a 3.0 GPA earn free college

tuition?

147. Should gambling and sports betting be illegal or should the government

regulate it?

148. Should children who commit violent crimes be tried as adults?

149. Should the government be allowed to detain suspected terrorists without trial?

150. Should the government censor internet content deemed inappropriate?

151. Should teachers have to wear uniforms or have a dress code?

152. Should teachers be allowed to have cell phones in the classroom?

153. Should the state execute dogs that have bitten someone?

154. Should talking on a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving be

illegal?

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Short Stories:

155. A memorable wedding or funeral

156. One minute of a football game (or other sporting event)

157. Your first day at a new school or college

158. Your first day at a new job

159. Your last day on a job

160. A disastrous date

161. A moment of failure or success

162. An encounter that changed your life

163. An experience that led to renewed faith

164. A strange job interview

165. An experience that demonstrated how labor-saving devices can be more trouble

than they're worth

166. An experience that left you disillusioned

167. An embarrassing experience

168. A frightening experience

169. A memorable journey

170. An encounter with someone or something you were afraid of

171. An occasion when you experienced rejection

172. Your first visit to the country (or to a large city)

173. The breakup of a friendship

174. An experience that showed how we should be careful of what we wish for

175. A significant misunderstanding

176. A dangerous experience

177. An experience that showed how appearances can be deceiving

178. An account of a difficult decision that you had to make

179. An event that marked a turning point in your life

180. A historic event

181. A memorable encounter with someone in authority

182. An act of heroism or cowardice

183. An imaginary encounter with a real person

184. A rebellious act

185. A brush with greatness

186. A brush with death

187. School life in year 2150

188. Give a new ending to a fable

189. A time that you took a stand on an important issue

190. An experience that altered your view of someone

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191. A trip that you would like to take

192. A vacation trip from your childhood

193. An account of a visit to a fictional place

194. Your first time away from home

195. Two different versions of the same event

196. A traffic accident

197. A day when everything went right (or wrong)

198. An experience that made you laugh until you cried

199. The day you decided to change your life

200. The experience of being lost

201. An unexpected encounter

202. Surviving a hurricane or a tornado (or other natural disaster)

203. An experience that taught you a lesson

204. An important discovery

205. An eyewitness account of an important event

206. An experience that helped you grow up

207. When I Got Lost

208. My Favorite Meal

209. If I Could Go Back in Time

210. I Saw the Weirdest Thing

211. An Epic Fail

212. An Animal I Would Be

213. Something I Wish I Had

214. If I Could Only See One Color

215. If I Could Change One Thing About Me

216. A Place I'd Like to Live

217. My Secret Place

218. Something Nobody Knows About Me

219. I'd Like to Invent This

220. If I Could Be Somebody Else for a Day

221. Most Interesting Animal Encounter

222. You Won't Believe I Saw This

223. My Hero

224. My Favorite Superpower

225. If I Were Invisible

226. If I Were President

227. If I Could Have Any Pet

228. If I Had a Million Dollars

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229. A TV Show I Would Make Up

230. A Job I Hate to Do

231. The Most Beautiful Thing in the World

232. My Parents Were Right

233. My Favorite Toy Ever

234. A Hard Lesson Learned

235. If I Had My Own Planet

236. My Greatest Accomplishment

237. My Lucky Charm

238. If I Could Make School Rules

239. How Embarrassing!

240. My Favorite Gadget

241. My Earliest Memory

242. Under My Bed

243. The Hardest Thing I Ever Had to Do

244. If I Could Live in Another Century

245. This Made Me Laugh!

246. A Secret Place

247. If I Could Invent a Holiday

248. My Secret Talent

249. The Year 2050

250. The Greatest Invention

251. 5 Things I Can't Live Without

252. 5 Things I Would Give Up

253. When I Was a Little Kid

254. Something That Disappeared

255. The Best News I Ever Received

256. The Most Memorable Trip

257. The Best Drama I Ever Seen

258. The Best Comedy I Ever Seen

259. The Best Movie I Ever Seen

260. First Day at College

261. The Moment of Success

262. A Memorable Journey

263. The Biggest Misunderstanding

264. The Difficult Decision

265. An Extraordinary School Day

266. The Trip of Your Dreams

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267. The Day You Decided to Change Your Life

268. Yesterday I saw the performance of a drama titled My School. The drama is

claimed to be reflecting the real side of school life in Hong Kong, but it is a total

failure.

Poems and Songs:

269. Share a song about family with your friend Betty, sign your name Chris.

270. Share a song about environment protecting with your friend Betty, sign your

name Chris

271. Choose a theme song for the Fun Fair at your school

272. Choose a theme song for the fundraising for Sichuan after an earthquake

Pop culture:

273. The best TV commercial

274. Does pop culture have a positive or negative effect on teens?

275. Does pop culture teach immoral values?

276. You joined a talent show last week. Write a letter to your friend, Sam, and tell

her your experience. Sign your name Chris Wong.

Drama:

277. Suggesting a prototype for a musical

278. Some people argue that integrating drama into the English curriculum at school

does not benefit students. Write a one-sided argumentative essay for your

school newspaper, explaining why you agree or disagree to the idea of having an

English drama curriculum at school.

279. You are Sam Lau. You have started writing a play about friendship. The two main

characters of the play are very different people and do not know each other at

the start of the play. However, you are planning to end the play with them

becoming best friends. Write a letter to your friend, Lisa, telling her that you

have started writing a play, stating what the play is about, describing the main

characters and plot of the play, and asking her what she thinks about your ideas

for the play.

280. You are Chris Wong. You didn’t like drama and think that it was out dated.

However, after you watched a play, you changed your mind. Write a review

about this drama to the school magazine.

281. A wonderful musical that makes you a perfect weekend.

282. You watched a comedy last weekend with your family. You enjoyed it so much.

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Write a review to the school magazine about this comedy and explain to your

schoolmates why they should watch it.

Sport Communication:

283. How technology is enhancing the sport's popularity and accessibility.

284. Write a review to a local sport magazine on a basketball competition. Give your

review an attractive title.

285. Introduce a sport that is uncommon in Hong Kong to your friend Sam. Sign your

name Chris Wong.

286. Your friend, Sam, does not like to do exercises. She gets sick easily and gets

fatter since then. Write an advice letter to her to give suggestions on doing

exercises. Sign your name Chris Wong.

287. Do you agree that the number of P.E. (Physical Education) lessons per week

should be increased in primary school?

288. Should chemicals be banned from sport players?

289. Write an article to school magazine to promote sports awareness in and outside

school.

Workplace communication:

290. Write a letter to the editor on business ethics in China.

291. Your cousin, Sam, is currently unemployed. She is worried and not sure what job

she should take. She is energetic and athletic. Write a letter of advice to her and

give suggestions to her.

292. Your cousin, Sam, wants to be a stunt woman. Write a letter of advice to her

explaining why stunt woman is not a good choice for her.

293. Your dream job

294. You are a manager in a boutique. You receive a complaint from your costumer,

Mrs. Wong for the poor service and the bad quality of your products. She

demands a full refund. Write a formal letter to reply this customer. Sign your

name Chris Wong.

295. How can a company be environmentally responsible?

296. Should a business have a socially responsible hiring policy?

297. What is the duty of business in relation to charities/the local community?

298. Is it right for companies to make cold calls or send SMS to sell their products?

299. What should a company’s attitude towards corruption in places other than Hong

Kong be?

300. What should be a company’s highest priority?

301. Is it a company’s duty to worry about the practices of its suppliers?

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302. Is it wrong to sell tobacco products?

303. Should a company treat its employees better than the law demands?

304. Should minimum wage be set?

305. Should a business make decisions based on concern for employees’ welfare or

on profitability?