Indonesian Continuers 2015 HSC exam pack

Characteristics of better responses:

• a high level of reflection and evaluation was demonstrated
• a variety of vocabulary and broad use of sophisticated structures and phrases were evident; for example, memperlakukan saya sebagai orang dewasa
• overall use of the object focus construction and conjunctions has improved.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• problems with word order and object focus construction was evident
• words such as apa, siapa, kapan were not understood
• the meaning of Surat izin mengemudi was not known, and Anda was used rather than saya
• some use of rote-learned answers was evident
• a range of vocabulary and language structures was not demonstrated
• specific problems were encountered with pronunciation of karena, kalau and sekarang
• confusion between di and ke was evident
• confusion between bosan and membosankan was evident.

Characteristics of better responses:

• Hendri's deception was identified (Q1)
• information in the text was linked in order to explain the suitability of the hotel's name (Q4)
• a strong global understanding of the presented information was displayed (Q3, Q5, Q6 and Q7)
• an understanding of tense was displayed (Q5 and Q7)
• an understanding of the concept of wisatawan yang berkelakuan kasar/turis yang bersikap kurang sopan was displayed (Q6)
• information from the text was linked to a range of emotions (Q8).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• knowledge of the following vocabulary items was lacking and these were not referenced in the dictionary: berpegangan tangan, terang, sederhana, air, ditunda, dikembalikan, berkelakuan, kasar, terasing, idaman, halangan
• minimal use of the Student's Notes section was evident
• knowledge of the purpose of the phone call was lacking (Q3)
• the main points in the announcement were either not identified at all or were not identified correctly (Q5)
• pergaulan was associated with the wrong speaker (Q7)
• that there were two universities being discussed was not understood (Q8)
• the subject of the conversation was described without link to any emotions (Q8).

Part A

Question 9

Characteristics of better responses:

• Rudi's role within the sports exchange program was identified
• the differing reasons for the popularity of each sport were identified
• Rudi's feelings about the status of Indonesian sportspeople were identified
• the status of actors/pop stars with that of sportspeople was contrasted.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• knowledge of the following vocabulary items was lacking and these were not referenced in the dictionary: melatih, kebanggaan, pemuda, mendukung, ketrampilan tinggi, dihargai, piagam penghargaan, sesuai dengan
• badminton as a source of national pride was not identified
• a generalisation about both sports being popular for the same reason was made
• that sporting competitions in Australia are more competitive was not identified
• that Rudi was contrasting Australia with Indonesia was not understood (10c)
• the connection between the Australian government/Australian businesses and sport training programs was not understood.

Question 10

Characteristics of better responses:

• Pak Hendro's connection with the region was identified
• both the physical/environmental changes as well as the changes in community attitude/spirit were identified
• Pak Hendro's expectation that the business leaders should provide financial support was identified
• an understanding of the given statement was displayed and its significance was explained
• a range of language techniques was identified and how the techniques were used to persuade the audience was explained.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• knowledge of the following vocabulary items was lacking and these were not referenced in the dictionary: kampung halaman, dibesarkan, pelabuhan, bangunan, modal, pemimpin, semangat gotong royong, untung, warisan
• the changes in the community's attitude/spirit was not identified
• the concept of gotong royong was not understood
• the meaning and/or significance of the statement was not explained
• an over-reliance on explaining how Pak Hendro persuaded his audience through his arguments rather than through language techniques was evident.

Part B

Characteristics of better responses:

• each comment or question in the text was addressed
• sophisticated structures were used accurately
• information was paraphrased when repeating information from the text
• several cues from the text were elaborated in a relevant manner.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• not all elements of the text were addressed, in particular the details about the film and whether Alex had seen the first film
• irrelevant information was included; for example their future plans
• membintangi/dibintangi were confused
• lihat/melihat/dilihat was used instead of kelihatan
• bekerja/pekerjaan were confused
• inconsistency in the use of pronouns was evident, for example saya/aku
• the required word limit was not achieved.

Characteristics of better responses:

• a range of vocabulary and language structures was used, including prefixes and suffixes
• reflective language was used effectively (Q13)
• the question and text type were addressed adequately and relevantly
• some detail about the particular cultural event attended (Q13a), or the job offer received was given (Q13b).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• unsuitable phrases for a diary entry text type were used, for example Seperti kamu sudah tahu, or retelling events as if writing a letter or email to someone else were included (Q13)
• sufficient reflection was not included (Q13)
• dictionaries were used without cross-checking meanings, resulting in wrong word choice
• bosan/membosankan, lelah/melalahkan were confused
• difficulty expressing ‘I was offered a job’ using the passive voice was evident, for example ditawar/menawar instead of Saya pernah ditawari pekerjaan or Pekerjaan baru ditawarkan kepada saya (Q13b)
• difficulty in asking questions was evident; for example, using Apa kamu pikiran? instead of Bagaimana pendapatmu?
• direct translation from English was evident.