Vocabulary
樞紐
hub
中西滙合的地方
A crossroad where east meet west
From the education perspective, why is HK an international city?
Kids learn three languages since kindergarten.
People _____ those who are not Chinese in Hong Kong.
look down on
fixed images about sth/sb
stereotype
作為內地通住西方國家的橋樑
the bridge between the western world and the mainland
Why is being able to speak three languages an advantage?
They can communicate with other global citizens.
Environmentally, HK cannot be an international city because of ... (3 things)
1. air pollution; 2. dirty beaches; 3. an increasingly serious waste problem
基建
infrastructure
受到全球影響的混合體
a mixture of influences from all around the world
Which place allows the global exchange of ideas?
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center
The rich become richer and the poor become poorer. We call it a ___ (3 words).
widening wealth gap
創業能力
entrepreneurship
In an international city, people should have equal opportunities regardless of... (Name three areas)
1. race; 2. gender; 3. sexuality; 4. religious belief
Why is the very expensive property prices the reason which stops HK from being an international city?
This makes entrepreneurship by both HKers and the international community hard to stimulate.
連續的
consecutive
HK is a place where east meets west. Give 3 examples. (Extra points for good explanation to every group)
1. architecture; 2. street names; 3. MTR station names; 4. double deckers
Politics-wise, why isn't HK an international city?