Worksheet 3 1. Responsibilities After watching the video, name as many as possible the duties of HK residents as suggested by the Committee on Civic Education. study hard / work hard do not destroy public property respect the elderly / give seats to the needy pay taxes take care of the family / love the family respect traditions do not smoke / healthy living vote join voluntary work be considerate / switch off mobile phone in cinema, concert, etc. 2. Which of the above duties is the most important? Why? 3. Which of the above duties is the least important? Why? 4. Suggest some other duties which are also important? e.g. blood donation, organ donation, abide by the law; protect our society and our country 5. Should all the duties be enforced by law? Why? No. It will excessively restrict the freedom of individuals in leading their lives, e.g. joining voluntary work. / We should leave it to individual willingness, e.g. organ donation. / Education is more effective than law in encouraging people to do their duties, e.g. taking care of the family. Yes. It can help many people in needs, e.g. blood donation, organ donation. / It is good for public interests and social stability, e.g. pay taxes, abide by the law. / It is good to the health of others, e.g. do not smoke. 1 What have you learnt? You are able to 1. 2. 3. 1 understand the rights and duties of residents of the HKSAR; be aware of the kind of citizenship1 being promoted by the government of the HKSAR; reflect on your rights and duties. citizenship 公民精神 2