VOICED : Hong Kongs working poor choose streets over dismal housing

VOICED : Hong Kongs working poor choose streets over dismal housing

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Interactive Video

Business

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the housing challenges faced by casual laborers like Apple, who prefers sleeping outdoors due to high rent costs. It highlights the cramped and costly conditions of cubicle flats and the phenomenon of 'Mac refugees' who seek shelter in fast food restaurants. The rising homelessness rate, despite many having jobs, is attributed to increasing rents. The video calls for government intervention to build affordable housing and provide long-term solutions for the homeless.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Apple prefer to sleep outdoors instead of renting a cubicle flat?

He dislikes living with others.

He wants to save money for travel.

Cubicle flats are too expensive and cramped.

He enjoys the fresh air.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe people who seek shelter in fast food restaurants?

Cafe campers

Restaurant refugees

Fast food dwellers

Mac refugees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage increase in homelessness has been observed in the last two years?

10%

20%

25%

14%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the government offer to homeless people, according to the transcript?

Financial aid

Emergency shelter

Permanent housing

Job opportunities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Apple's plan after living in the park for three years?

To continue living in the park

To apply for public housing

To move to another city

To buy a house