【明報專訊】1. The central government replaced Wang Zhi-min(王志民), the head of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR(中聯辦), on 4 January. Who is the new head of the office? (photo.01)

A. Zhang Xiao-ming(張曉明)

B. Luo Hui-ning(駱惠寧)

C. Peng Qing-hua(彭清華)

D. Gao Si-ren(高祀仁)

2. Two new MTR stations on the Tuen Ma Line (phase one) are expected to open on 14 February. One of them is Hin Keng. What is the other one?

A. Kai Tak

B. Ho Man Tin

C. To Kwa Wan

D. Sung Wong Toi

3. The Hong Kong government announced ten new measures themed ''focusing on the grassroots, relieving people of difficulty'' on 14 January. Some critics doubted that the government failed to take care of the younger generation. How much would the measures cost in total?

A. HK$50 million

B. HK$1 billion

C. HK$5 billion

D. HK$10 billion

4. Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 carrying 176 passengers was shot down on 8 January, killing everyone on board. The government of a country initially denied the missile attack, but then admitted that its military force ''unintentionally'' shot down the jet. Which is that country? (photo.04)

A. Turkmenistan

B. Israel

C. Pakistan

D. Iran

5. Having experiencing its highest water level in more than fifty years a few weeks ago, an Italian city then suffered from unprecedented low tides. Canals were almost dry and boats were left idle in the tourist spot. What is the name of the city?

A. Rome

B. Naples

C. Venice

D. Bologna

6. In January, the Philippines authorities warned of a possible natural disaster and urged nearly a million people near Manila to evacuate. What natural disaster was posing a threat to the Philippines? (photo.06)

A. Volcanic eruption

B. Typhoon

C. Tornado

D. Earthquake

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