Applied Learning for Vocational English

What is the contribution of the manufacturing industry in percentage to the GDP in Hong Kong?

• 0.1%

• 1.1%

• 11%

What is the contribution of non-manufacturing industry in percentage to the GDP in Hong Kong?

• Over 70%

• Over 80%

• Over 90%

Does working as a barista belong to manufacturing or non-manufacturing industry?

• Manufacturing

• Non-manufacturing

Is it necessary to have a degree in hotel management in order to work in the hotel industry?

• Yes

• No

Do you consider yourself an outgoing person?

• Yes! I enjoy talking to people and I am more curious about people than my mobile phone.

• 50-50; I consider myself an outgoing introvert.

• No, I prefer hiding myself behind the computer.

To pass Applied Learning in Vocational English, I need to attend at least ...% of the lessons.

• 70

• 80

• 90

I know I am going to very busy in Form 5, but I am prepared to travel all the way to Kowloon Bay on Saturday mornings and summer holiday to fulfil the attendance requirement.

• Yes!

• Er ... maybe not.

I need to get used to the commute (=travelling between home and another place) because I may have to travel far for work in the future and it's quite likely that I will have to work at weekends.

• I agree. If I sign up for Vocational English, I promise I will be punctual for the lessons. I will sacrifice my Saturday activities and have better time management.

• Er ... I am not so sure about this. Travelling for two hours is tiring.

The main reason why I want to study Vocational English is because ...

• ... I'm desperate for more face-to-face lessons.

• ... I want to build my confidence in English in a professional setting. More practice means more confidence.

• ... it is an easy course for me to Level 3 or Level 4 in DSE.

If I pass Applied Learning in Vocational English, it is the same as passing DSE English.

• Yes! And I will be accepted by HKU SPACE immediately!

• No. Vocational English and DSE English are two different subjects.