Vietnamese Continuers 2025 HSC exam pack

Students should:

• be prepared to communicate about a variety of topics relating to their personal world
• elaborate and provide relevant details to address the questions in a way that engages with the examiner
• use a range of vocabulary, expressions and language structures to respond appropriately to the questions
• provide information, express ideas and comment on their personal world
• be prepared to respond to questions from a different perspective
• be prepared to respond to questions that relate to past, present and future aspects of their personal world
• avoid repetition of vocabulary, phrases and expressions
• manipulate the language to fulfil the requirements of the question
• be prepared to be interrupted by the examiner
• use Vietnamese to ask for repetition and/or clarification of the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• speak clearly with excellent pronunciation, syntax, register and intonation
• answer the questions with minimal hesitation, allowing the conversation to flow at a good pace
• answer questions with relevant information and in some depth, for example, to communicate feelings, provide opinions and justify their responses
• address the requirements of the question
• elaborate on their responses without extra prompts from the examiner
• respond in full sentences, including compound and complex sentences
• use language structures and features effectively to enhance their responses
• demonstrate excellent knowledge of a wide repertoire of vocabulary
• accurately use tenses as required by the question
• use authentic and idiomatic expressions appropriately.

Areas for students to improve include:

• providing ideas and opinions supported with relevant examples
• using linking words to connect ideas coherently, such as Thứ nhất, thứ hai, đầu tiên, sau đó
• providing responses logically and clearly.

In preparation for the Discussion students should:

• choose a topic that has quality reference texts and sources available
• prepare for the discussion by referring to at least three texts in their research
• ensure that one of the texts used in their research is a literary source.

During the Discussion examination students should:

• support their discussion with evidence from the texts that they have sourced
• express and justify opinions and points of view on the in-depth study topic
• reflect on their research findings to help them express opinions or develop new perceptions about their in-depth topic
• manipulate language to respond in a coherent and logical way to the questions asked
• use a variety of relevant vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures and expressions
• respond to the question asked by the examiner, rather than using a prepared response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• ensure that sources chosen were relevant to the topic of the in-depth study
• refer to their sources and comment on how each source contributed to their understanding of the in-depth topic
• discuss how their research impacted on their views and helped them gain a better understanding of the in-depth topic
• develop an analytical approach to texts studied, rather than memorise information from the texts
• provide logical and well-structured responses to questions, such as: ‘Đầu tiên,... Thứ hai,... Cuối cùng,...’
• come to insightful conclusions regarding issues raised in their research
• use specific vocabulary and expressions relating to the topic
• use complex sentences and suitable idiomatic expressions to strengthen and support their opinions
• respond using a high level of grammatical accuracy, sophisticated vocabulary and expressions
• manipulate the language flexibly and effectively to support their ideas and justify their point of view
• compare sources effectively: ‘Tài liệu thứ nhất cung cấp nhiều số liệu hơn, trong khi tài liệu thứ hai mang tính cảm xúc và thuyết phục hơn.’

Areas for students to improve include:

• understanding how to effectively use sources in ways that do more than just citing them
• providing detailed references to sources and using specific examples to improve the depth and quality of the answer

• refer to sources appropriately, for example:

  ‘Tài liệu này tốt hơn tài liệu kia ở điểm…,’

  ‘Tài liệu này có giá trị nhất vì…,’

  ‘Tài liệu này sẽ thuyết phục hơn nếu…,’

  ‘Tài liệu này có tính xác thực vì…,’

  ‘Rất hữu ích cho những ai muốn tìm hiểu về chủ đề này,’

  ‘Tài liệu này giúp em củng cố/hình thành quan điểm của mình về vấn đề…’

  ‘Tác giả của bài báo/Đạo diễn của bộ phim có góc nhìn khách quan/lỗi thời/thiên vị v.v. vì...’

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column on the right side of the page
• read the question carefully and respond to all parts of the question
• support their responses with relevant evidence from the text
• transcribe their responses onto the lines, using the space allocated beneath the question
• use the number of lines as an indication of the required length of the response
• support their 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:

• demonstrate a clear understanding of the purpose of the text and the author’s intentions
• justify their answers with accurate and relevant evidence from the text
• address all parts of the question directly and concisely
• use their own words to express understanding of both the content and language in texts.

Areas for students to improve include:

• interpreting the meaning of the text, rather than translating
• providing detailed evidence or examples from the text to justify responses
• ensuring all questions are addressed thoroughly
• using clear and precise language to express understanding
• showing clear connection between the question, evidence, and interpretation.

Part A

Students should:

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

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand the purpose of the text and the author's reasons
• support responses with evidence from the text
• identify language techniques and their effects in relation to the given texts
• assess, compare and justify the author’s points of view.

Areas for students to improve include:

• providing detailed references to both language and content
• interpreting ideas correctly within the context
• analysing the effect of language techniques in the given texts.

Part B

Students should:

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

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand the task's purpose and requirements
• demonstrate their grasp of the main ideas of the entire text
• persuade Tú to either go or not go to the concert, using logical reasons to address all the text's main ideas and information
• organise ideas effectively to meet the requirements of the task
• use persuasive style and language structures to respond to the text.

Areas for students to improve include:

• identifying all the text’s key points
• responding to each key point effectively with the aim of convincing Tú, rather than simply mentioning them
• responding to the ideas found in the text, rather than creating their own
• sequencing and organising their ideas logically.

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
• manipulate the language flexibly to suit the requirements of the task
• commence and conclude appropriately
• use a variety of tenses, phrases and structures appropriate to the requirements of the question
• sequence their response logically for maximum effect
• use the dictionary effectively by selecting vocabulary to suit the context
• adhere to the suggested word length
• edit and proofread their work.

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand the purpose and requirements of the task, for example, expressing their opinions on the issue raised
• develop well-elaborated arguments with clear explanations of their views, supported by relevant and logical examples
• identify a variety of ideas to support their opinion with clear and relevant examples
• use language authentically and creatively to meet the requirements of the task
• organise ideas effectively and coherently
• write an article using sophisticated vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and correct text-type format, with effective use of conjunctions and connectives.

Areas for students to improve include:

• understanding the task requirements, for example, writing an article that expresses the student’s own opinions
• exploring ideas in depth with clear explanations, relevant examples, and personal opinions, rather than simply mentioning the idea
• structuring ideas effectively to ensure coherence and flow
• providing justification where necessary.