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SCMP Reporter

Word Power
1. According to the article, what is true about privately-owned public spaces?
a. They are dedicated for public use but managed by private companies
b. There are only 43 such sites in Hong Kong
c. They are open 24 hours a day
2. Which of the following does not include a prime example of a privately-owned public space?
a. The open piazza at Times Square in Causeway Bay
b. The University of Hong Kong
c. Grand Millennium Plaza
3. What does the seven-year study of 43 privately-owned public spaces in Hong Kong conducted by a researcher of University of Hong Kong reveal?
a. That 74 per cent of such sites does not display notices declaring it's an open space
b. That 60 per cent of such sites have CCTV surveillance system installed
c. That most sites provide proper seating
Language Focus
The use of 'who'
'Who' is a relative pronoun which is used as the object of a verb. The example below is an extract from the article.
e.g. Leung Kam-cheung, who was then Wharf Estates China's chief operating officer, and Roger Ma Yuk-pui, the company's chief manager of property development at the time, told Dr Too they did not want to see people sitting in the open space all day long, like they did in the nearby sitting area under the fly-over in Canal Street.
Combine the following sentences as shown in the example.
E.g. Tommy is an intelligent student. He can solve the most difficult maths problems.
Answer: Tommy is an intelligent student who can solve the most difficult maths problems.
1. Mary sat in front of me when we studied at the same high school. She is now a movie director.
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2. Jack is a very caring man. He always offers a helping hand to the needy.
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3. My sister is a music fan. She can play many musical instruments.
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Think About It
1. How often do you visit privately-own public spaces? What do you do there?
2. Do you think there are too many CCTV surveillance cameras in public spaces?
3. Is it  fair that property developers make a profit from public spaces?
Answers
Comprehension
1. a, 2.b, 3.a
Language Focus
1. Mary, who sat in front of me when we studied in the same high school, is now a movie director.
2. Jack is a very caring man who always offers a helping hand to the needy.
3. My sister is a music fan who can play many musical instruments.



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