1. Railway network / Quality of life / sustainable development
Paper 2 Question 3
Railway network / Quality of life / sustainable development

2. Both harm and good should be discussed
(a) Evaluate the impact of the expansion of Hong Kong’s railway network on the quality of life of Hong Kong citizens (10 marks)
Both harm and good should be discussed
Evaluate  shows stance “more harm than good” / “more good than harm”
e.g. short term, affected minority only,
can be compensated

3. Focus on the concept of Quality of life
Supported with relevant examples
e.g. Western District/ Sai Ying Pun
X Sai Kung, Shun Lee Estate
Avoid general discussion without concrete examples e.g. pollution, job opportunity, biodiversity

4. If no comparison, max. 6 marks
(b) Which measure, the promotion of cycling or the expansion of Hong Kong’s railway network, is more effective in promoting sustainable development in Hong Kong? (10 marks)
Comparison
If no comparison, max. 6 marks

5. Parameter for comparison +
Compare merits and limitations of the two options
Impact on sustainable development

6. Inter-generational equity Intra-generational equity
Balance economic and environmental development
Inter-generational equity
Intra-generational equity
Railway network:
more branches of chain stores set up (economic benefit) while contributed to better air quality (environmental benefit)
Zero- emission  relieve global warming
Connection with other communities, relieve traffic jam, convenience
Cycling:
Boost tourism (economic benefit) while pollution-free (environmental benefit)
Zero-emission  relieve global warming
better air quality, health
Compare by parameter
* coverage / extensiveness
* acceptance / feasibility
* appropriateness