Oral examination
In better responses, candidates demonstrated logical thinking with appropriate analysis of the issues, and expressed clear opinions with strong, and relevant arguments.
Written examination
Section I – Responses to Texts
Part A
Question 1
- In most responses, candidates recounted what prompted Lili to talk to Professor Yu. In the better responses, candidates provided detailed information.
- In weaker responses, candidates only described Lili’s personality, with little detail.
- In most responses, candidates did not demonstrate how the change of Professor Yu’s attitude related to Lili’s persistence. In the better responses, candidates succeeded in making reference to Xiao Chun’s musical ability and what Professor Yu saw as potential.
- In the better responses, candidates gave detailed insights into how the response of each character explored the issue of the individual’s search for identity.
Part B
Question 2
In better responses, candidates adopted the persona of Xiao Chun successfully and wrote a well-constructed and convincing diary entry.
Section II – Writing in Chinese
Question 3
Few candidates attempted this question. In most responses, candidates used a logical and well-sequenced argument to discuss how the family could influence an individual.
Question 4
The majority of candidates attempted this question. In most responses, candidates compared living in the city to living in the country and the ways in which the city could be more advantageous to success. In better responses, candidates presented a strong argument with sufficient examples and discussion points.
