Secondary 1 Citizenship, Economics & Society

Understanding your own interests, strengths, weaknesses and values.

The abilities you are good at and can build on.

How you see and accept yourself.

Believing abilities can improve through effort and good methods.

Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

The things you enjoy and are willing to spend time on.

Your typical way of dealing with people and things, e.g. cheerful, careful or patient.

The areas you are not yet good at and can improve step by step.

Influence from friends of your age — positive or negative.

Say no firmly, give a reason, offer an alternative, leave the scene.

Lines that must not be crossed, such as your body and privacy.

Never share personal details; never meet online contacts alone.

Mocking, doxxing or ganging up on someone online — it is still bullying.

A relationship between friends built on mutual trust, respect and support.

The ability to understand and share others' feelings by putting yourself in their place.

Information that can identify you, such as your address, school, phone number and photos.

Happy, angry, scared, upset — everyone has them.

Body-and-mind response to demands; moderate stress motivates.

Insomnia, headaches, racing heart, short temper.

Deep breathing, exercise, talking, regular routines.

Reaching out to trusted people — a skill, not a weakness.

A feeling of worry or unease about things that have not happened yet.

A relaxation method: breathe in slowly, then breathe out gently to calm body and mind.

A professional stationed at school to give students counselling and support.

Hong Kong's constitutional document, effective 1 July 1997.

What the law protects you to do, e.g. freedom of speech and religion.

What you must do, e.g. obey the law.

Residents with the right of abode; qualified ones may vote.

Everyone is governed and protected by the same laws.

The freedom to express opinions, without defaming others or endangering the public.

The right of permanent residents to live in Hong Kong under the law.

The duty to pay part of one's lawful income to the government for public services.

Everyone obeys the law, including the government; society runs by law.

Courts judge independently, free from interference.

Following the law willingly, even when nobody is watching.

A set fine for minor offences, e.g. $1,500 for littering.

A state where society is safe, orderly and public life undisturbed.

Everyone being treated fairly, with lawbreakers facing due consequences.

The consequences of breaking the law, such as fines or imprisonment.

A legal document setting out a place's fundamental system, e.g. the Basic Law.

The head of the HKSAR, leading the SAR government.

The Chief Executive plus bureaus and departments: they make and carry out policy.

The Legislative Council: makes laws, approves public spending, monitors the government.

The courts at all levels, judging independently.

The three branches watch one another to prevent abuse of power.

The principle that Hong Kong keeps its original system while the country as a whole keeps socialism.

Hong Kong's power under the Basic Law to run its own affairs.

A political system centred on the Chief Executive.

Different races, religions and cultures living side by side.

Accepting everyone so they can take part in society.

Treating people unfairly because of their background.

The statutory body enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

Helping without pay, e.g. visiting the elderly.

Different races respecting and living peacefully with one another.

Ethnic groups forming a minority of the population, e.g. South Asians in Hong Kong.

Accepting others' differences and treating them courteously.

A first-level administrative region; there are 23.

A province-level region where ethnic minorities live; there are 5.

A major city run directly by the centre: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing.

Hong Kong and Macao, with a high degree of autonomy under the Basic Law.

The standard language used nationwide in schools and official settings.

The country's legal currency, used in everyday trade and payments.

Communities sharing a common language and culture; the country has 56.

The five-star red flag, the nation's official flag.

The national policy since 1978 to open up and develop the economy.

A measure of economic size; China's is now the world's second largest.

China runs the world's longest high-speed rail network.

The development plan linking 9 Guangdong cities with Hong Kong and Macao.

Hong Kong's governing principle after 1997: its way of life unchanged for 50 years (to 2047).

The country's economy now ranks second in the world, after the United States.

The country's space programmes, including the Shenzhou crewed missions, Chang'e lunar probes and the Tiangong space station.

Paying through smartphone apps, now widespread across the country.

Nations ever more connected in trade, information and travel.

Founded in 1945 with 193 member states, keeping world peace.

Sets global trade rules; Hong Kong takes part as 'Hong Kong, China'.

Someone who cares about the world as well as their home town.

The UN's 17 goals: ending poverty, quality education, climate action and more.

Long-term shifts in climate caused by rising global temperatures, affecting all nations.

Trade that guarantees producers a fair price for their goods.

Efforts to help people living in poverty improve their lives.