F. 4.3 Liberal Studies - Poverty

The World Bank defines “extreme poverty” as living on $US_______ or less a day.

• 0.95

• 1.95

• 2.95

• 3.95

Today, around _____ percent of the world population lives in extreme poverty.

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

Most of the people living in extreme poverty came from the region of

• Asia

• America

• Africa

• Antarctica

In Hong Kong, an individual earning monthly income of less than $______ HKD is considered as poor.

• 2000

• 3000

• 4000

• 5000

According to government statistics, poverty in Hong Kong hits record high, with 1 in ____ people considered poor.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which of the following age groups has the largest proportion of people living in poverty?

• Children aged below 18

• Adults aged between 18-64

• Elderly aged 65 or above

Which district in Hong Kong has the largest number of poor population?

• Kwun Tong District

• Islands District

• Shatin District

• Central and Western District

The minimum wage guarantees workers to receive a minimum hourly income from their employees. Since 2019, the minimum wage has been increased to $HKD_____

• 30.5

• 33.5

• 35.5

• 37.5

Sub-divided flats in Hong Kong are partitioned flats sold by tenants. It is also commonly known as 'cage home'. The average rent of a subdivided flat is $ ________ per month.

• 2500

• 5000

• 7500

• 10000

Public housing are funded by the government to provide affordable housing for lower-income residents. The average waiting time for a Hong Kong public housing flat is ____ years.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5