Total: 40 marks (full score).
: Students are expected to express views on the pros and cons of comics using a semi-formal tone and simple present tense. Paper 3: Listening and Integrated Skills Oxford Advanced Hkdse Practice Papers Set 7 Answer
| Paragraph | Content | Marks (out of 4) | |-----------|---------|-----------------| | | Definition of “traditional friendship” vs. “digital friendship”. Thesis: both benefits and drawbacks exist; I support a balanced approach. | 4 | | Body 1 – Advantage 1 | Connectivity : instantaneous contact, cross‑border support. Example: Hong Kong students collaborating with UK peers via Zoom. | 4 | | Body 2 – Advantage 2 | Diversity of perspectives : exposure to different cultures, fostering global citizenship . | 4 | | Body 3 – Disadvantage 1 | Superficiality : “likes” replace genuine interaction; leads to loneliness (cite 2025 HKDSE survey, 27 %). | 4 | | Body 4 – Disadvantage 2 | Misinformation & privacy risk : fake profiles erode trust. | 4 | | Counter‑argument | Some argue digital ties are more authentic because they’re choice‑based . Rebuttal: choice does not guarantee depth; emotional bandwidth is limited. | 4 | | Conclusion | Re‑state thesis, propose hybrid friendships: offline meet‑ups complemented by online tools. | 4 | Total: 40 marks (full score)
The official Oxford Advanced HKDSE Practice Papers Self-study Pack includes a complete answer key for all papers (1 through 4), along with a Student's Handbook and writing templates. “digital friendship”