HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION Chinese …

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General Instructions

• Reading time – 10 minutes

• Working time – 2 hours and50 minutes

• Write using black or blue pen

• Monolingual and/or bilingualprint dictionaries may be used

• Write your Centre Number andStudent Number at the top ofthis page and page 7

Total marks – 100

Pages 2–5

20 marks

This section has two parts, Part A and Part B

• This section should take approximately 50 minutes

Part A – 10 marks

• Attempt Question 1

Part B – 10 marks


Pages 7–18

55 marks

This section has two parts, Part A and Part B

Part A – 40 marks

• Attempt Questions 3–4

• Allow about 1 hour for this part

Part B – 15 marks


• Allow about 30 minutes for this part

Page 19

25 marks

• Attempt ONE question from Questions 6–8

• Allow about 30 minutes for this section

Section III

Section II

Section I

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Section I — Listening and Responding20 marksThis section should take approximately 50 minutes

Part A – 10 marksAttempt Question 1

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You will hear ONE text. The textwill be read twice. There will be atwo-minute pause after the firstreading in which you may makenotes. However, you may makenotes at any time. After the secondreading you will have 12 minutesto answer Question 1. Write youranswers in ENGLISH in thespaces provided. In the case ofmultiple-choice questions, tick thebox that corresponds to the correctresponse. There will be a warningafter 10 minutes to indicate thatyou have two minutes left tocomplete your answers.

In your answer you will beassessed on how well you:

■ identify the main points anddetailed items of specificinformation

■ analyse the way in whichlanguage is used to conveymeaning

Question 1 (10 marks)

What do we learn about Meilan from the conversation?

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Describe the changes in Xiaolin’s emotions during thisconversation.

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Question 1 (continued)

How does the language used by both speakers reflect theirpersonalities and relationship?

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Section I (continued)

Part B – 10 marksAttempt Question 2


Based on the dialogue and broadcast you heard, write an article for the Sydney Chinese Daily.The title is ‘The advantages and disadvantages of being married and being single incontemporary society’. (180–240 characters)

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You will hear TWO texts. Thetexts will be read twice. There willbe a two-minute pause after thefirst reading of the texts in whichyou may make notes. However,you may make notes at any time.After the second reading of thetexts you will have 20 minutes toanswer Question 2. Write youranswer in CHINESE in a writingbooklet. Extra writing booklets areavailable. There will be a warningafter 18 minutes to indicate thatyou have two minutes left tocomplete your answer. You mayproceed to Section II as soon asyou have finished Question 2.


■ compare and contrastinformation, opinions and ideas

■ compose a well-structuredargument supported by textualreference

■ convey information and ideasaccurately and appropriately

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Section II — Reading and Responding55 marks

Part A – 40 marksAttempt Questions 3–4Allow about 1 hour for this part


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What is Chuntao referring to when she says ‘After I come back tonight, we’lltalk about how to deal with those matters’? (Line 11)

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Comment on the following quotation: ‘ . . . Chuntao is not a high-class lady . . .No-one makes inquiries about her because they simply do not care’.(Lines 18–21)

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Analyse the significance of the ‘mosquito incense’ and the ‘red invitation’ in theextract.

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(Lines 16–18)

To what extent does the author’s statement ‘To be frank . . . ethics’ summarisethe theme of the short story? (Lines 16–18)

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Section II – Part A (continued)


How do Hard Porridge, Have Nothing and The Dragon’s Heirs relate to global issues?

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Answer Question 4 in eitherCHINESE or ENGLISH in aSEPARATE writing booklet. Extrawriting booklets are available.


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Section II (continued)

Part B – 15 marksAttempt Question 5Allow about 30 minutes for this part



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■ exchange information inresponse to opinions, ideas andinformation


■ convey information, opinionsand ideas accurately andappropriately

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Section III — Writing in Chinese

25 marksAttempt ONE question from Questions 6–8Allow about 30 minutes for this section


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Answer the question in CHINESEin a SEPARATE writing booklet.Extra writing booklets areavailable.


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■ demonstrate a range andcontrol of language structuresand vocabulary

■ maintain reader interest

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Chinese Background Speakers(Section I — Listening and RespondingPart A and Part B)

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Transcript

Familiarisation Text

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Section I — Listening and Responding

Part A

Question 1

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Part B

Question 2, Text 1

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Part B

Question 2, Text 2

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