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DSE Tourism and Hospitality Mock (Paper 2 Essays): Sustainability, Economy, Service
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL MOCK PAPER · HKDSE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDIES PAPER 2 (ESSAY)
Written to the HKEAA 2027 framework: THS public examination is 100%, with Paper 1 at 45% (Section A multiple-choice + Section B data-response, 3 choose 2, 1.5 h) and Paper 2 at 55% (essays, 5 choose 3, 1.75 h). This paper demonstrates three Paper 2 essays (20 marks each) with model-answer points.
What is in the DSE Tourism and Hospitality exam?
Direct answer: the public examination is 100%: Paper 1 45% (Section A MC + Section B data-response, 3 choose 2, 1.5 h) and Paper 2 55% (essays, 5 choose 3, 1.75 h).
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (essays) | 3 of 5 essay questions | 55% | 1.75 h |
| Paper 1 (MC + data-response) | Section A MC + Section B data-response, 3 choose 2 | 45% | 1.5 h |
| Whole subject (public examination, no SBA) | Paper 1 45% + Paper 2 55% | 100% | 3.25 h total |
Three essays in 1.75 h is about 30 minutes each with 15 to check. Essay answers need point, example and evaluation, with a concrete example behind each point.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original mock paper: the questions follow the 2027 framework (Paper 2 at 55% over 1.75 h, 5 choose 3) and the model-answer points are our own.
The questions and answers are TutorZone originals; no HKEAA question or in-copyright text is reproduced.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (essays) | 55% | about 30 min per essay | point, example, evaluation |
| Paper 1 (MC + data-response) | 45% | about 20 min MC, 30 min per data-response | quote sources first, then analyse |
| Whole subject (public examination, no SBA) | 100% | the papers are sat separately | re-check the framework figures each year |
How do I score well on the Paper 2 essays?
Direct answer: give point, example and evaluation, with a concrete example (destination, strategy or industry) per point, and answer every part of the question (e.g. both importance and risks).
Paper 2 essays: 3 demonstrated (20 marks each)
Paper 2 is choose 3 of 5; three essays are demonstrated here to drill the common areas.
Question 1 (20 marks)
Essay 1: sustainable tourism. Discuss the meaning of sustainable tourism, and with one concrete example explain how a tourism strategy can reduce negative environmental, social or economic impacts.
Question 2 (20 marks)
Essay 2: economic importance of tourism. Analyse the economic importance of tourism to a destination, and discuss the risks of over-dependence on tourism.
Question 3 (20 marks)
Essay 3: quality customer service. Explain the basic principles of quality customer service, and with the hotel or catering industry as an example, show how these principles are applied.
What is the key skill for Paper 1 data-response?
Direct answer: quote the source first, then analyse and evaluate – do not just state knowledge without using the data.
Model-answer points and marks per essay
Question 1
Model-answer points (20): (1) Meaning: sustainable tourism meets today’s travellers while protecting the environment, social equity and economic continuity for future generations (8). (2) Example and strategy: e.g. carrying-capacity management to cap daily visitors and reduce environmental pressure, or promoting off-peak travel to spread demand and stabilise jobs (8). (3) Evaluation: show the positive impacts (4).
Question 2
Model-answer points (20): (1) Importance: foreign-exchange earnings, direct jobs (hotels, catering, transport) and indirect jobs, spin-off industries and infrastructure investment (8). (2) Risks: seasonality, demand collapse from global shocks or epidemics, rising living costs from over-development, and a fragile single industry (8). (3) Balance: diversify to reduce dependence (4).
Question 3
Model-answer points (20): (1) Principles: customer-first, empathy and proactive response, consistent product and service quality, effective communication and complaint follow-up (8). (2) Application: in hotels – front desk welcomes with a personal touch, resolves check-in and complaints promptly, and trains staff with standard procedures for consistent quality (8). (3) Effect: higher satisfaction and word-of-mouth, repeat customers (4).
Which angles does sustainable tourism usually test?
Direct answer: environmental (carrying capacity, conservation), social (community involvement, cultural respect) and economic (stable jobs, spread demand), each with a concrete strategy and example.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vague essays | “Very important” with no example | The scheme wants concrete examples | Give a destination, strategy or industry example per point |
| One side only | Importance but not risks | Questions usually ask for both sides | Break the question down and answer each part |
| Ignoring the sources | Stating without quoting the data | Data-response answers must use the sources | Quote the source first, then analyse and evaluate |
How to use this paper
First sit: the full 1.75 hours answering three essays with no references.
Mark it: check every point has a concrete example and every part of the question is answered.
Second sit: redo three to seven days later, aiming for three essays inside 1.5 hours.
What should I do after finishing this paper?
Direct answer: log the points lacking examples and add them; redo in three to seven days; and drill the quote-analyse-evaluate frame for Paper 1 data-response.
FAQ
Is this an HKEAA paper?
No. The questions and model-answer points are TutorZone originals, not HKEAA questions or marking references.
How many papers does THS have?
Two: Paper 1 45% (MC + data-response, 3 choose 2, 1.5 h) and Paper 2 55% (essays, 5 choose 3, 1.75 h).
How many essays in Paper 2?
Choose 3 of 5 essays, 20 marks each, 60 marks in total (55% of the subject).
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| HKEAA 2027 HKDSE Tourism and Hospitality Studies Assessment Framework | Confirm the 45% / 55% split and question types |
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