Chinese and Literature 2017 HSC exam pack

Students should:

• write accurately and display sophistication in the language used
• pay attention to the breadth and depth of the themes or contemporary issues explored with relevant substantiation
• familiarise themselves with the format of the prescribed text types
• read the rubrics of each question carefully to find out the skills to be assessed.

Students can prepare for this examination by:

• reading widely to know more about the prescribed themes/contemporary issues and to enhance their language skills
• actively participating in class discussions to practise expressing their ideas in a logical and an analytical way
• practising past HSC examination papers.

Question 1

In better responses, students were able to:

• identify relevant information of the spoken text
• address all aspects of the questions
• provide comprehensive reasons for Xiaojie’s feeling of shame (Q1 (b))
• give an effective analysis of how the language techniques and content are used to make Xiaojie feel better (Q1 (c))
• answer the questions in clear and comprehensible English.

Question 2

In better responses, students were able to:

• analyse the advantages and disadvantages of using internet in a logical and coherent way
• display a clear and perceptive understanding of the view point held by Xiaolin’s cousin in a concise way
• use the correct format of an article
• demonstrate conciseness and sophistication in the language used.

Question 3

In better responses, students were able to:

• identify the confidence and arrogance of Davis and his contempt for Datong’s deification of the monkey, Sun Wukong (Q3 (a))
• fully explain how Margaret and Datong differ in their responses to winning the court and the reasons for their differences (Q3 (b))
• clearly describe the three changes in Jian Ning’s emotional states and the context of “everything” in the extract and the film (Q3 (c))
• correctly identify the traditional values demonstrated by Datong in the extract and the film with relevant textual references (Q3 (d))
• use precise and refined language in responses.

Question 4

In better responses, students were able to:

• present a perceptive analysis of how the fast growing economy gives rise to negative impacts on society and an individual with textual references
• demonstrate a perceptive understanding of how language features vividly portray the negative aspects brought by the fast growing economic development
• effectively analyse the relationship between the prescribed texts and the statement
• present a logical and coherent argument using highly precise and sophisticated language.

Question 5

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues raised in the text
• express clear personal opinions on the issue “whether men should pay attention to their appearance” supported by textual evidence and personal justification
• display highly developed, logical and analytical skills in the presentation of arguments
• use the correct format of a letter
• demonstrate excellent control of language.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate a perceptive understanding of how young people prepare themselves for the challenges of 21^st century, or the positive and negative impacts on China is as a result of the emigration of its people
• present a perceptive and logical analysis with relevant evidence
• use a highly sophisticated vocabulary and language structures
• maintain an awareness of the audience throughout the speech.