Chinese Extension 2021 HSC exam pack

In 2021, due to COVID-19, the HSC examinations for some courses were cancelled or the requirements adjusted, and no HSC feedback is available.

Please refer to marking feedback previously published for this component.

Response to Prescribed Text – Part A

Students should:

• read the whole extract before attempting to answer the questions
• read the questions carefully and address all aspects in their response
• explain the quotes given in Chinese and their significance in the relevant context rather than just translating them
• demonstrate knowledge of all the extracts for study and the whole prescribed text where required
• respond in English using their own words
• use the lines given as an indication of length of response required.

In better responses, students were able to:

• provide clear and full reasons of why Jia Di says ‘你拿什么复习呢?’, for example, ‘Ju Ran sold all his books, but now he needs them to repeat Year 12’ (Q1a)
• use relevant examples to explain how the tension is built up between Ms Sa and Ju Ran (Q1b)
• provide accurately what this extract reveals about Jia Di, for example, ‘from an affluent family, the leader of the class, provocative and he knows more about the rules in society’ (Q1c)
• understand the question and provide a comprehensive analysis of how true the statement is by demonstrating how each individual tries to attain his/her goals, with close reference to this extract and one earlier scene (Q1d).

Areas for students to improve include:

• reading the question carefully to gain an understanding of what is asked
• avoiding assuming that the question is asking about the film techniques
• avoiding only retelling the plot in the film
• analysing with reference to the text to support the argument.

Response to Prescribed Text – Part B

Students should:

• address all parts of the question fully
• write in the type of text as specified in the question
• address the specified context, purpose and audience of the question
• write from a particular perspective as required by the question
• demonstrate their knowledge of the chosen extract and other relevant parts of the text when responding to the question
• support their response with evidence from the text
• use their own words in their response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• write a letter from the perspective of Huang Jingjing, reflecting on her relationship with Ju Ran based on what has happened recently, for example, their performance in the Gaokao, his crush on her and her recent interaction with his mother
• demonstrate a perceptive understanding of the prescribed text and support their response with strong evidence from this extract and the film
• demonstrate originality in writing
• demonstrate a high level of ability to manipulate language creatively, for example, ‘价值观不一致、羞辱、懦弱、尊重’.

Areas for students to improve include:

• familiarising themselves with the entire prescribed text and plot of the film
• providing close evidence from the extract and the film to demonstrate understanding of the prescribed text
• being creative whilst keeping within the confines of the requirements of the question
• avoiding word-by-word translation from English.

Writing in Language

Students should:

• address all aspects of the question
• write in the relevant text type as specified in the question
• use appropriate register consistently throughout the response
• ensure that the content of their response is relevant to the question
• plan and sequence their response to ensure it is coherent
• demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, expressions and where relevant, idiomatic language related to the issues prescribed for study
• support their argument, point of view or opinion with relevant ideas and information
• manipulate the language authentically and creatively with correct use of grammar and syntax to meet the requirements of the task
• use the dictionary to choose appropriate word, expression or phrase for the context, purpose and audience of the question
• ensure there is enough time to proof-read and edit their work.

In better responses, students were able to:

• develop a strong and coherent argument or discussion with strongly supported evidence and various examples
• write effectively for a specific audience, purpose and context
• demonstrate breadth and depth of relevant ideas
• write with a high level of grammatical accuracy and sophistication of vocabulary and sentence structure.

Areas for students to improve include:

• developing a sequential and well-structured argument, discussion or explanation with relevant evidence
• being familiar with all writing text types in Chinese
• proofreading their response for grammatical and lexical accuracy
• avoiding word-by-word translation from English.