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DSE English Exam Features Bubble Tea, May Raise Cut-Off Score

4/11/2026

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The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) English paper included bubble tea and YouTube topics, and reading featured two poems.
About 53,000 students took the reading and writing papers, with the listening test scheduled for Saturday.
Teachers say the content was manageable, and some students found it easier.
Tutors warn that cut-off score could rise, which would make it harder for candidates to pass, with results due July 15.

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Story summary

The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) English paper included bubble tea and YouTube topics, and reading featured two poems.
About 53,000 students took the reading and writing papers, with the listening test scheduled for Saturday.
Teachers say the content was manageable, and some students found it easier.
Tutors warn that cut-off score could rise, which would make it harder for candidates to pass, with results due July 15.