Chinese Extension 2023 HSC exam pack

Monologue

Students should:

• use the seven minutes preparation time to prepare points which can be used to deliver a logical and coherent monologue
• state the question to which they are responding
• speak for approximately three minutes
• address all parts of the question
• adopt a point of view or stance and provide appropriate examples that link their argument to the question
• avoid solely recounting their own experiences in order to answer the question
• avoid using pre-prepared material that may be irrelevant to the question
• use a variety of vocabulary, sentence structures and expressions which are suitable to the issue addressed in the question
• provide a conclusion that is not a repetition of the introduction.

Question 1

In better responses, students were able to:
 

• communicate ideas and information confidently and fluently, using authentic language features, pronunciation and intonation, for example, 学校就像一个大家庭，在学校学习有困难的时候，老师和同学们都会帮助你
• develop logical and well-structured arguments with a clear introduction and conclusion, maintaining a logical flow of ideas
• provide a concise summary of their main argument(s) in the conclusion
• provide both analysis and relevant examples in their response rather than just listing opinions and ideas, for example，新闻上说80%上网学习的学生高考成绩不理想
• provide different types of evidence to support their point of view, such as statistics, comparison and anecdotes
• express complex ideas with a range of sophisticated vocabulary and sentence structures, for example, 人们普遍认为、不以为然、深以为然、随时随地、不可否认、双刃剑、学霸、气候变化、素质、传统教育方式、沉迷于, 破釜沉舟、 志同道合、养儿防老
• demonstrate a high level of grammatical accuracy
• use a variety of relevant vocabulary and expressions, such as 一个好汉三个帮  and 好朋友千金难买.

Question 2

• understand ‘靠别人’ in the question correctly
• communicate ideas and information confidently and fluently
• use conjunctions, such as 从而、相反、除此以外, to express ideas effectively
• make clear what their main points are and what perspective they take in the introduction
• provide both analysis and relevant examples in their response rather than just listing opinions and ideas, for example, 刘强东靠他大学的知名度、李泽楷和盖茨依靠他们的家庭
• provide different types of evidence to support their point of view, such as statistics, comparison and anecdotes
• express complex ideas with a range of sophisticated vocabulary and sentence structures, for example, 各有千秋、名列前茅、唯一的途径、刻苦耐劳、面对挑战、综上所述、举个例子来说、人脉、成熟、自由、独立、培养品德、勇敢、上进、追求梦想
• use a variety of relevant vocabulary and expressions, such as 三无人员全力以赴、多个朋友多条路、在家靠父母，and 出门靠朋友, to support their arguments.

Areas for students to improve include:

• using correct pronunciation for 靠、如、晚、网
• being familiar with some basic vocabulary, such as 如果、经验、学校
• understanding the basic rules of Chinese syntax to communicate effectively, for example, 我八点起床, not 我起床八点 and 我在学校可以和朋友聊天, not 我可以和朋友聊天在学校
• understanding the question, for example, ‘靠别人’is to rely on others rather than work with others
• responding to the question instead of listing a range of vocabulary
• ensuring the statistics or examples are relevant to the question and can adequately support their argument
• organising information in a more logical and sequential manner
• elaborating on supporting ideas and avoiding repetition of the same information
• sustaining their argument with analysis and comparison.

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 both reasons, her injury and disappointment with no student coming to visit (Q1a)
• describe Ms Sa’s personality with effective reference to the prescribed text (Q1b)
• provide a thorough analysis of how the film techniques in the extract affect the audience, for example, the close shots allow the audience to feel the emotional interaction between the characters (Q1c)
• comprehensively analyse the statement, particularly the link between ‘the way of communicating’ and ‘immaturity/maturity’ (Q1d)
• respond to the question with detailed reference to the film (Q1d).

Areas for students to improve include:

• carefully reading and examining the questions
• referring to ONE other scene rather than multiple scenes (Q1d)
• supporting the argument with extensive reference to this extract and ONE other scene in the film (Q1d).

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:

• reflect on both what happened in the classroom and in the dormitory
• write an effective response with authentic and sophisticated expressions, for example, ‘像老虎一样凶’、 ‘条条大路通罗马’、 ‘万般皆下品，唯有读书高’、 ‘不到黄河不死心’、 ‘恨铁不成钢’
• use correct format of a diary entry.

Areas for students to improve include:

• referring to the given extract, for example, students should quote or paraphrase at least one or two sentences or phrases
• avoiding the retelling of the story without reflections
• adhering to the Chinese character word limit.

Writing in Chinese

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
• proofread and edit their work.

In better responses, students were able to:

• present the argument in a logical and sequential order with a clear introduction and an insightful conclusion
• use authentic and sophisticated expressions, for example, 追求与目标、每时每刻、依赖、亲情、友情、恋情、命中注定、衣来伸手、饭来张口、社会责任与义务、家和万事兴、百善孝为先、传统价值观、忽略、代价
• support their arguments with most relevant examples to effectively answer the question.

Areas for students to improve include:

• writing a title for an article and using paragraphs
• consistently linking the argument and examples back to the question
• avoiding the repetition of the same point of view
• proofreading their response for grammatical and lexical accuracy.