Chinese in Context 2018 HSC exam pack (archive)

Interview

Students should:

• actively use research findings and textual study in responses
• avoid using general knowledge to answer questions
• develop analytical ability and problem solving skills.

In better responses, students were able to:

• analyse the chosen topic in depth
• support arguments with textual references perceptively
• present and substantiate a point of view effectively and consistently
• use a range of sophisticated vocabulary and structures
• communicate with excellent pronunciation and intonation.

Areas for students to improve include:

• choosing appropriate topics which are suitable to their ability and allow higher order thinking
• planning their research by asking
  • what is to be achieved in the topic
  • what questions are relevant  to this topic so
  • research the answers to these questions using a variety of sources
• researching topics thoroughly to increase breadth and depth of knowledge of an area of interest
• demonstrating that research has been undertaken by integrating research findings into their answers, for example using ‘according to my findings ……, I think……’ , ‘the material so and so told me …..’ or ‘ I have changed my opinion on ….., because the author of my research material so and so had illustrated that ……’
• demonstrating their reflection on the research findings by indicating how the research helped to change opinion or develop a new perception in this field or to enable better preparation for the future.

Students should:

• listen to or read each text carefully focusing on the main ideas of each text provided
• address all parts of the question and write in the type of text indicated in question
• ensure response is appropriate to context, purpose and audience
• write in either English or Chinese as required by the question
• demonstrate understanding of text using a range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures
• support opinions and points of view with textual references, using their own words
• avoid translating segments of text as part of their response
• use lines beneath the question as an indication of expected length of reply.

In better responses, students were able to:

• structure response logically and cohesively for clarity
• demonstrate understanding of syllabus issues
• compare and contrast differing views effectively
• justify and support their opinions through referring to the text
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the language features used
• use their own words or rephrase relevant information without transcribing segments from the original text
• synthesise information appropriately from different texts (Q3 and Q6).

Areas for students to improve include:

• learning the conventions of different types of texts
• making textual references to support and justify their opinions and points of view
• editing their responses to ensure clarity.

Questions 7 and 8

Students should:

• write for a specified audience, purpose and context as required by the question
• present an argument and support point of view and ideas with relevant examples from different perspectives if appropriate
• structure the response coherently and effectively, using a variety of vocabulary and a range of sentence structures.

In better responses, students were able to:

• write applying the conventions of an article to a local Chinese newspaper
• use correct register throughout the article
• use a range of vocabulary and expressions relating to the topic of the question
• evaluate the issue and provide suggestions of how a global citizen can contribute to environmental protection
• provide and support different perspectives on the influence of Chinese migrants on Australian society.

Areas for students to improve include:

• revising and accessing vocabulary, expressions and idiomatic language relevant to issues set for study
• revising accurate grammatical and sentence structures
• structuring response in a coherent and logically manner to ensure clarity of meaning
• editing their response for appropriateness of vocabulary and expressions.