Modern Greek Continuers 2016 HSC exam pack

Characteristics of better responses:

• language was manipulated effectively in response to a range of questions
• an excellent knowledge of vocabulary and language structures and a high level of grammatical accuracy were demonstrated
• depth in the treatment of ideas was evident.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• fluency was problematic
• a lack of depth with numerous errors in grammar was evident
• use of verbs, tenses and the impersonal verbs, πρέπει, μου αρέσει were problematic
• agreement of articles and adjectives with nouns was poor
• Anglicisms were used
• cases were not used correctly.

Characteristics of better responses:

• a good understanding of the different emotions displayed by the speaker was demonstrated, with relevant examples provided (Q6)
• summarising skills were demonstrated by identifying main benefits succinctly and holistically (Q7)
• a perceptive understanding of the contrasting opinions presented was demonstrated and supported with appropriate textual evidence and language features (Q8).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• the various emotions of the speaker were not identified and one emotion, such as anger, was consistently referenced (Q6)
• a summary was not given, the text was translated rather than identifying the benefits and repetition of content or overlapping information was included (Q7)
• content was the focus when comparing how the speakers conveyed their opinions, rather than identifying language features to support responses (Q8)
• the conversation was recounted rather than analysing the opinions of the speakers and the way they were presented.

Characteristics of better responses:

• a good understanding of the blog and how Pavlo justifies his decision was demonstrated with relevant examples from the text (Qs 9a and 9b)
• a perceptive understanding of Aliki’s and Stefano’s personalities was demonstrated with close reference to the text (Q9c)
• language features were correctly identified and linked explicitly to the question (Q10b)
• conclusions were drawn and adjectives, with relevant examples to support their choice, were provided to describe the desirable qualities needed (Q10d).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• the text was translated rather than using inference skills and drawing conclusions about the personalities of Aliki and Stefanos (Q9c)
• unnecessary discussion of language techniques was provided in questions that did not require it and questions were not addressed effectively (Q9b)
• techniques were correctly identified without providing reference to the text (Q10b)
• the text was recounted rather than addressing the question, or adjectives were listed without linking them to desirable qualities for this experience (Q10d).

Characteristics of better responses:

• effective use of authentic and colloquial language within the appropriate context for the task was demonstrated, for example, Εύχομαι να σου χρησιμεύσει το δώρο / άρπαξα ένα κρυολόγημα / θα είναι μια πολύτιμη εμπειρία
• grammatical accuracy was demonstrated with only some minor errors, such as, use of past perfect tense Είχα προετοιμαστεί για τη συνέντευξη and use of present perfect tense δενέχωσυνέλθειαπότοταξίδι
• all main points of the stimulus text were addressed and an in-depth understanding using correct register, text type and structure was exhibited, that is, an email with Αγαπητέ μου φίλε...., Φιλιά and Τα λέμε σύντομα...
• creativity in manipulating language and the stimulus text was displayed, for example, the suggestion that he be involved in a workshop that suits his talents and giving back to the community, or, explicitly justifying why he/she could not be involved in the suggested program.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• outlining rather than explicitly developing the key points from the stimulus texts was evident, for example, Χάρηκα που σου άρεσε το δώρο and ναι να βοηθήσουμε στο πρόγραμμα, both of which required further detail and justification
• grammatical inaccuracies were evident, for example, Τη συνέντευξη πήγε πολύ καλά / Μου λείπει την θάλασσα/ Να ακούσω τα καλή νέα
• Anglicisms and target language errors were included, for example, Ηταν το όνειρο μου δουλεία and Να πάρουμε συμμετοχή
• phonological errors were made, for example, εβ instead of ευ – μπερδέβω / μπερδεύω, δυσκολέβω / δυσκολεύω, δ instead of ζ– παιδούν/ παίζουν, κσ instead of ξ– επηλέκσουμε / επιλέξουμε.

Question 12

Characteristics of better responses:

• a thorough understanding of the question was exhibited by developing a well-structured response using the correct register, for example, providing ample justification why the weekend was disappointing, Η διάθεση μου χάλασε οταν εγώ και η καλύτερη μου φίλη είχαμε μια έντονη διαφωνία
• complex language structures and sophisticated vocabulary were used, such as, από το βάθος της καρδιάς μου (metaphor and sophisticated language) and έπεσα από τα σύννεφα (colloquial language).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• a lack of elaboration was demonstrated with insufficient evidence to justify why the weekend was disappointing
• a variety of language, grammatical and spelling errors was evident, for example, Για να αποβάσουμε instead of να αποβιβαστούμε (language); Έχασα το αυτοκίνητο κάρτο μου για έξι μήνες (language); Είχαψυλέςελπίδες instead of είχαελπίδες (spelling and language); Ηταν να συναντήσουμε εμείς εκεί instead of συναντηθούμε εμείς εκεί (grammatical); and, Στεναχοριέμε instead of στεναχωριέμαι (spelling)
• Anglicisms were used and phonological errors were made, for example, Ταζίδι instead of ταξίδι; Θεν instead of δεν; Στεναγωρημένη instead of στεναχωρημένη; and, Στο Σύδνεϋ αεροδρόμιο instead of στο αεροδρόμιο του Σύδνεϋ.

Question 13

Characteristics of better responses:

• authentic and creative language forms/ sophisticated vocabulary were utilised, for example, …αυτή είναι ένδειξη πραγματικής φιλίας and Μην σπαταλάτε το χρόνο σας μπροστά σε μιά οθόνη
• grammatical and syntactical accuracy was demonstrated, for example, ...σε θαύμαζα από μικρή
• a rich variety of ideas, within the appropriate context, was presented.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• ideas were not sufficiently developed
• clarity and sophisticated language was lacking, for example, Θυμάς ωταν είμαστε instead of θυμάσαι όταν ήμασταν
• grammatical inaccuracies and errors in language expression were evident, for example, Τα καλά και τα κακά στιγμές στη ζωή μας (grammatical)
• phonological errors and Anglicisms were evident, for example, Να γεμίσω τα παπούτσια της μεγαλύτερης μου αδελφής.