Chinese Extension 2018 HSC exam pack (archive)

Monologue

Students should:

• read the questions in both Chinese and English in order to fully understand the meaning  
• include sufficient information to fully address the topic
• provide convincing evidence or examples to support an argument
• avoid using only a list of examples and not supporting the argument in the response
• avoid using pre-prepared responses that do not answer the questions.

In better responses, students were able to:

• address the question effectively with logically developed argument supported by relevant evidence
• develop their argument in a structured way, by including an opening statement, body, and conclusion
• use conjunctions correctly to link various points of view
• present their monologue confidently and fluently using a wide range of vocabulary and sentence structure
• demonstrate a high level of language accuracy.

Students should:

• read the questions carefully and address all aspects in response
• demonstrate understanding of the Chinese quotes by using own words or paraphrasing
• explain the quotes and their significance rather than just translate them
• have knowledge of the whole text as well as the extracts set for study.

In better responses, students were able to:

• address all aspects of the question fully
• demonstrate a perceptive understanding of the scenes in the question and the whole prescribed text
• explain the significance of Chinese quotes in the context using their own words
• identify and explain the role of the council officers (Q1(b))
• display a thorough understanding of Lao Ye’s personality with relevant reference to the text (Q1(c))
• provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of change on society (Q1(d)).

Areas for students to improve include:

• addressing all parts of the question by providing relevant information and ideas
• demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the extracts set for study aa well as the whole prescribed text.

Students should:

• read the task carefully and address all aspects fully
• write in the type of text as specified in the question
• show their knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the film when responding to question
• support their response with evidence from the text.

In better responses, students were able to:

• address all parts of the question and write in the type of text of a letter
• demonstrate their knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the film
• compose a letter from the perspective of DaFan reflecting on the relationship with her mother
• display a good control of language and grammatical structures support their response with relevant references to the appropriate extracts set for study and the whole text.

Areas for students to improve include:

• being familiar with all the characters and plot of the film
• writing in Chinese from the perspective of any of the characters in the film
• demonstrating in their response knowledge of the extracts set for study and the whole text
• being creative whilst keeping within the confines of the requirements of the question.

Students should:

• read the questions carefully and address all aspects
• write in the relevant type of text
• use appropriate register throughout the script of a speech
• ensure that the content of their response is relevant to the question
• plan and sequence their response coherently.

In better responses, students were able to:

• produce a coherent argument and support their ideas with appropriate examples
• use a variety of vocabulary and language structures to express ideas
• structure and sequence their response effectively.

Areas for students to improve include:

• writing using appropriate conventions of the type of text of a script for a speech
• developing a coherent, organised and well-structured the argument
• proofreading the response for grammatical and lexical accuracy.