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WorksheetsEvery sole tells a story 20231011
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main reason why many people discard damaged shoes?
They prefer to buy a new pair
They don't know that shoes can be repaired
They can't find a cobbler to fix their shoes
They don't have enough money to repair their shoes
Why did many shoemakers in Hong Kong pivot towards repair in the 1980s?
The industry was challenged by overseas footwear imports and factories
Repairing shoes required less space and materials
They wanted to learn a new skill
They were tired of making new shoes
How did So Wing-kuen learn the craft of shoe repair?
He learned from his father while in primary school
He attended a shoemaking school in Hong Kong
He learned from Western soldiers during the Vietnam war
He taught himself through online tutorials
What factors do customers consider when deciding whether to repair their shoes?
The price of the repair
Whether the shoe is a limited edition
The comfort of the shoe
All of the above
What makes repairing trainers more complex for cobblers like So Wing-kuen?
Trainers are made of different materials for specific purposes
Trainers are more expensive to repair
Cobblers have less experience with repairing trainers
Trainers are harder to find in Hong Kong
What gives So Wing-kuen a sense of satisfaction in his work?
Successfully overcoming challenges in shoe repair
Receiving appreciation from customers
Learning about different types of shoes
All of the above
What skills has So Wing-kuen cultivated as a cobbler?
Shoe repair abilities
People skills
Both shoe repair abilities and people skills
None of the above
Why do many cobblers quit the job?
They can't afford the high rent
The materials for repair are too expensive
The income is too low
All of the above
What has been the response to So Wing-kuen's Facebook page about shoe repair?
It has received a lot of interest from fans
It has been ignored by most people
It has been criticized for promoting an outdated craft
It has been shut down by Facebook
What does So Wing-kuen believe a cobbler represents?
Hong Kong's spirit
The decline of the manufacturing industry
The future of the shoe repair industry
The Lion Rock mountain in Hong Kong
