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2022-23 Eng (S) G9 OpenCloze Proofreading 2 Ss
2022-23 Eng (S) G9 OpenCloze Proofreading 2 Ss
Through talking to the staff and volunteers, I learned about the difficulties that Hong Kong’s
NGOs have 5) ___________ in continuing their work during the pandemic. With a
6) ___________ of volunteers because of the city’s social-distancing restrictions, many were
unable to overcome the 7) ___________ of Hong Kong’s fifth wave.
I was told that many elderly people became food insecure because of their inability to move
around. Before the government launched door-to-door vaccination services, many were unable
to receive three 8) ___________ of the vaccine. Thus, some had trouble entering markets to buy
food without their vaccination codes.
Joining the Serve-a-thon was a truly rewarding experience, and it helped me develop a better
understanding of Hong Kong’s social issues. I learned to see from the perspective of those in
need, and how NGOs have to build trust with the people they serve to effectively conduct their
work.
Doing something meaningful filled me with a great 9) ___________ of purpose and unexpected
joy. The smiles and conversations 10) ___________ were priceless.
Proofreading (10 marks)
There is ONE mistake in each numbered line in the following passage. Changes to punctuation should not be made.
Corrections must be done exactly as follows:
Wrong word - underline the wrong word and write the correct word above it as in Example A.
Missing word - mark the position of the missing word with a “⋀” and write the correct word above it as in
Example C.
volunteer services. The 20-year-old has been a volunteer since from secondary school. He
B.
homeless.
3. Work with The Hub Children and Youth Centre, which serves underprivileged children in Sham
4. Shui Po, his team also taught basic computer skills to disadvantage youngsters.
5. The team’s aim is to help the less fortunate develop digital literacy since a young age and provide
7. “Many communities in Hong Kong needs help,” Wu said. “My team wants to bring hope to people
8. His work to help various under-resourced communitiy in the city has earned him a nomination for
9. A marketing and management student, Wu said he had no leanings for any particular field of
community work or groups. “I hope to expand my scope and try different things,” he said. “Each has
10. Yet he attached importance to pass on the spirit of helping others. “I hope more people in need