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Click Clock ￭ Enhancement General Studies-Topical Primary 4-Topic 13 Copyright © by Click Clock Limited All rights reserved Page 1 Post-War Hong Kong (1950 － 1970) A. In the 1950s, many people moved to Hong Kong from the Mainland, leading to a significant increase in population. The need for housing and water increased rapidly, along with issues of corruption. 1. Housing Problem: As the population increased, the housing ____________ became more severe. Many people lived in ____________ huts under unsanitary conditions and where it was easy to start a fire. In 1953, the _________________ squatter fire occurred, destroying the homes of many. Government Action: The government built ______________ blocks for the __________ of the squatter fire. Later on, in order to improve the living conditions of the residents, the government built many public housing __________ with better equipped facilities. 2. Water shortage ： There was a lack of water supply in 1963. Many residents had to ________ up to get water for daily use. Government Action: To ensure a stable supply of water, the Hong Kong government signed an agreement with the Guangdong government in 1964 to buy water from them. Hong Kong started to import ____________ water in 1965. In 1978, the ____________________ came into use. It is the largest reservoir in Hong Kong in terms of the water storage ____________. Click Clock Sample