Vietnamese Continuers 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.

Listening and Responding

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column on the right-hand side of the page
• read the question carefully and respond to all parts of the question
• support the responses with relevant evidence from the text
• use the space allocated to transcribe the response
• use the number of lines as an indication of the required length of the response
• support responses with reference to relevant content and language, using their own words.
• avoid translating the text as part of their response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand and analyse the text ("feelings throughout”, not just one feeling at a particular part of the text) and the elements required from the question, for example, "… expressed her disappointment in her students for making a mess in the computer room… However, she is less angry and calm, using a positive tone" (Q3)
• analyse relevant language techniques from the text with evidence in support of what the question is asking, for example, “… highlights her frustration through the use of exclamation mark Trời ơi! and ghê quá!” (Q3)
• support the response with relevant evidence from the text such as “to be more persuasive, she uses statistics in Australia in Nước Úc hiện nay có tới hơn triệu người bị bệnh tim rồi to make Minh realise the severe consequences of his habit" (Q4b)
• use the appropriate register and conventions of the type of text, that is a formal letter, addressed to and from the correct audience in reference to the text, for example, Kính chào cô Khánh … Cháu, An (Q6).

Areas for students to improve include:

• avoiding the use of direct quotes as answers
• supporting ideas/opinions with relevant text references
• avoiding listing ideas or vocabulary
• avoiding writing ideas such as Người mẹ từ chối đề nghị đó (The mother rejects that suggestion) (Q5).

Reading and Responding

Part A

Students should:

• read the title, questions and the whole text before responding
• use the lines or space beneath the question for the response
• support the response with reference to content and language, using their own words
• address the relevant details required by the question and avoiding repetition
• focus on key words in the question, for example, ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘explain’, ‘justify’ and respond in relation to the context of the text
• identify the key issue(s) and provide examples to substantiate the response when asked to analyse or evaluate information
• read the whole text to demonstrate an understanding of relevant information and ideas
• draw a conclusion or justify a point of view using their own words
• provide a succinct response of main points or ideas when asked to summarise
• avoid providing a literal translation of text
• use the dictionary to find the correct meaning of the word(s) or expressions in context.

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand and analyse the text ("emotions change throughout”, not just one emotion at a particular part of the text) and the elements required from the question, for example, ‘… the poet was eager and excited coming to a new place … then there was a sense of confusion and lost …’ (Q7b)
• compare and contrast "@Hieuhoc’s and @Do’s perspectives” in regard to virtual classes, with detailed reference to the text.

Areas for students to improve include:

• distinguishing clearly between explaining and recounting the text (Q7)
• including both content and language reference required by the question.

Part B

Students should:

• read the whole text to respond fully to the question
• plan effectively to organise thoughts, paying attention to context, purpose, and audience, and the type of text required in question
• responding to the question in relation to the text
• using the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• demonstrate an understanding of the whole text
• focusing on all relevant information and key points raised in the text in order to respond to comments made, including requests for advice, issues discussed and observations made
• providing a creative and authentic response in relation to the text and question
• using the appropriate register throughout the response
• use a variety of expressions, vocabulary and grammatical structures
• editing work to ensure clarity of the response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand all the issues mentioned in the original email and write a reply email with relevant responses such as đưa suy nghĩ về ý kiến của ba mẹ Lan về việc làm ca sĩ dựa vào quan niệm "xướng ca vô loài" của người Việt, đưa suy nghĩ về việc đi hát thiện nguyện của Lan, và cho Lan lời khuyên về việc tiếp tục theo đuổi đam mê và cách để không phụ lòng cha mẹ
• understand the traditional view of parents on the singing career reflected in the Vietnamese idiom xướng ca vô loài
• understand Lan's dilemma that she wants to follow her dream, but at the same time doesn't want to disappoint her parents, for example, Mình không muốn làm buồn lòng cha mẹ, nhưng cũng muốn theo đuổi ước mơ và sở thích của mình
• provide advice to Lan with specific example how to NOT disappoint Lan’s parents, for example, explaining why Lan should follow her career choice (singing career), negotiate with Lan's parents to let her sing for charity event in the weekend, promise Lan's parents not to let singing for charity work affect her learning
• structure ideas/opinions in a coherent way and employ appropriate language when presenting solutions to Lan's issues/dilemma with persuasive language.

Areas for students to improve include:

• reading the stimulus text carefully and respond to comments, ideas, opinions and questions in the original email (Lan's email)
• understanding the task requirements by reading the question carefully and completing the task requirements such as presenting the thoughts and giving advice Hạnh nghĩ sao? Mình rất cần lời khuyên của Hạnh đó
• remembering the reading and responding task is not creative writing task.

Writing in Language

10 mark Question

Students should:

• read the question carefully and address all parts of the question
• plan their response to ensure a clear structure and sequence
• use the appropriate register and conventions of the type of text required
• commence and conclude appropriately
• manipulate the language to suit the requirements of the task
• use a variety of tenses, phrases and structures appropriate to the requirements of the question
• adhere to the suggested word length
• proofread and edit work.

Question 10(a)

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand the requirements of the task, writing a diary entry to reflect on an act of kindness they witnessed and how it has inspired them to contribute to society (Q10a)
• sequence and structure ideas and information coherently in a logical order, for example, the event, the reflection on the event (what happened / what did they see or witness / what did they learn …) and the inspiration (how what they witnessed has inspired them)
• show the relationship (link) between the act of kindness and how it has inspired them to contribute more to society with specific details.

Question 10(b)

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand the requirements of the task, writing a diary entry to reflect on what they learned from a Vietnamese author in his book launch and how it has affected them
• sequence and structure ideas and information coherently and effectively in a logical order, for example, the book launch, the reflection on what happened / what did they see or witness / what did they learn …) and the effect (how what they listened has affected them)
• show the relationship between the author's conversation/speech and how it has affected them, for example, the change of perspectives/belief/personal view … which has inspired them to do something.

Areas for students to improve include for both Question 10(a) and Question 10(b):

• reading the question carefully to correctly identify the task requirements, writing a diary entry NOT a recount
• writing a response with well-structured ideas, with language used for a diary entry (emotive and reflective)
• organising ideas/opinions/comments by using paragraphs and linking words, for example, Thứ nhất, thứ nhì, cuối cùng, tuy nhiên, vì vậy …
• using emotive and reflective language when presenting thoughts or personal views when writing a diary entry, for example, mình thật xúc động khi nhìn thấy …, mình cảm thấy rằng …,  mình học được rằng …., mình tin rằng.