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1 Victorian Certificate of Education 2017 SUPERVISOR TO ATTACH PROCESSING LABEL HERE STUDENT NUMBER Letter Chinese SECOND LANGUAGE ADVANCED Written examination Wednesday 22 November 2017 Reading time: 3.00 pm to 3.15 pm (15 minutes) Writing time: 3.15 pm to 5.15 pm (2 hours) QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK Section Number of questions Structure of book Number of questions to be answered Number of marks Suggested times (minutes) 1 Part A 2 Part B Part A 1 Part B 1 55 Part C Total Students are permitted to bring into the examination room: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers, sharpeners, rulers and any printed monolingual and/or bilingual dictionary in one or two separate volumes. Dictionaries may be consulted during the reading time and also during the examination. Students are NOT permitted to bring into the examination room: blank sheets of paper and/or correction fluid/tape. No calculator is allowed in this examination. Materials supplied Question and answer book of 14 pages, including assessment criteria on page 14 Instructions Write your student number in the space provided above on this page. Write all your answers in the spaces provided in this question and answer book. The spaces provided give you an idea of how much you should write. Students are NOT permitted to bring mobile phones and/or any other unauthorised electronic devices into the examination room. VICTORIAN CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY 2017

2 2017 CHINESE sla EXAM 2 SECTION 1 Listening and responding Instructions for Section 1 Part A Texts 1 and 2, Questions 1 and 2 (5 marks) You will hear two texts. Each text will be played twice. There will be a short break between the first and second playings of each text. You may make notes at any time. Listen carefully to each text and then answer the questions in ENGLISH. All answers must be based on the texts. Text 1 Answer the following question in ENGLISH. Responses in the wrong language will receive no credit. You may make notes in this space. Question 1 Why did the male speaker decide to make his booking? 3 marks Text 2 Answer the following question in ENGLISH. Responses in the wrong language will receive no credit. Question 2 Give two reasons to justify Make s decision. 2 marks End of Part A SECTION 1 continued

3 CHINESE sla EXAM Instructions for Section 1 Part B Text 3, Question 3 (5 marks) You will hear one text. The text will be played twice. There will be a short break between the first and second playings of the text. You may make notes at any time. Listen carefully to the text and then answer the questions in full sentences in Chinese. All answers must be based on the text. Text 3 Answer the following questions in full sentences in Chinese. Responses in the wrong language will receive no credit. You may make notes in this space. Question 3 a. Why do Daming and Xiaowen purchase their books from different sources? 为什么大明和小文买书的方式不同? 为什麼大明和小文买书的方式不同? b. Why has Daming agreed to go to the city with Xiaowen? 大明为什么同意和小文去城里? 大明为什麼同意和小文去城裏? END OF SECTION 1 TURN OVER

4 2017 CHINESE sla EXAM 4 SECTION 2 Reading, responding and translating Instructions for Section 2 Part A Text 4, Question 4 (15 marks) Read the text and then answer the questions in ENGLISH. All answers must be based on the text. TEXT 4 Answer the following questions in english. Responses in the wrong language will receive no credit. You may make notes in this space. Simplified form characters 游客们, 大家好! 我是小芳今天我要带你们参观北京有名的文化街, 这条街有差不多四百年的历史, 也是中外游客喜欢来的地方另外, 很多名人都在这条街上住过街两边有很多字画店和古玩店, 大家可以和我一起走, 我可以给你们好好地讲解一下文化街的历史 ; 如果你们想自己参观, 也可以这样的话, 你们可以在自己喜欢的店里多看一会儿, 还能学书法请大家两个小时以后一定要在这条街的另一头见面, 我会在那里等你们然后我们一起走路去下条街饭馆, 吃最出名的北京菜我已经订了十二点半的午饭, 下午两点我们还要去看京剧, 所以不能晚去 Full form characters 遊客们, 大家好! 我是小芳今天我要带你们参观北京有名的文化街, 这条街有差不多四百年的历史, 也是中外遊客喜欢来的地方另外, 很多名人都在这条街上住过街两边有很多字画店和古玩店, 大家可以和我一起走, 我可以给你们好好地讲解一下文化街的历史 ; 如果你们想自己参观, 也可以这样的话, 你们可以在自己喜欢的店裏多看一会儿, 还能学书法请大家两个小时以後一定要在这条街的另一头见面, 我会在那裏等你们然後我们一起走路去下条街饭馆, 吃最出名的北京菜我已经订了十二点半的午饭, 下午两点我们还要去看京剧, 所以不能晚去解 / 解 jiê SECTION 2 Part A continued

5 CHINESE sla EXAM Question 4 a. What is Xiaofang s profession and where is she going? 2 marks You may make notes in this space. b. Explain why the destination is so special. 6 marks c. In the table below, identify the choices that Xiaofang offers to the people and give the advantage of each choice. 4 marks Choice Advantage d. Give three reasons why people cannot be late. 3 marks End of Part A SECTION 2 continued TURN OVER

6 2017 CHINESE sla EXAM 6 Instructions for Section 2 Part B Text 5, Question 5 (15 marks) Read the text and then answer the questions in full sentences in Chinese. All answers must be based on the text. TEXT 5 Answer the following questions in full sentences in Chinese. Responses in the wrong language will receive no credit. You may make notes in this space. Simplified form characters 以前的教师以讲为主, 以解为次, 因为他们想把知识教给学生 ; 现在和将来教师要以解为主, 以讲为次, 从而帮助学生认知和得出自己的观点他们要对电脑和上网有一定的了解, 以便教学生新科技, 比如怎样得到和运用有用的信息科技先进带来的最大问题就是人和人交流能力越来越差所以教师在教学生合作能力和交流能力上的作用更加重要以后学生也许不用坐在教室里上课了, 但是学生会比现在更需要教师, 因为教师的另一个重要作用是要教新的学习方法和学习能力所以说教师对学生的作用是不可少的 Full form characters 以前的教师以讲为主, 以解为次, 因为他们想把知识教给学生 ; 现在和将来教师要以解为主, 以讲为次, 从而帮助学生认知和得出自己的观点他们要对电脑和上网有一定的了解, 以便教学生新科技, 比如怎样得到和运用有用的信息科技先进带来的最大问题就是人和人交流能力越来越差所以教师在教学生合作能力和交流能力上的作用更加重要以後学生也许不用坐在教室裏上课了, 但是学生会比现在更需要教师, 因为教师的另一个重要作用是要教新的学习方法和学习能力所以说教师对学生的作用是不可少的解 / 解 jiê 需 / 需 xö 流 / 流 liø SECTION 2 Part B continued

7 CHINESE sla EXAM Question 5 a. How has the role of teachers changed over time? 教师的作用在不同的时期是怎样变化的? 教师的作用在不同的时期是怎样变化的? You may make notes in this space. b. What are the challenges that teachers face now and in the future? 教师现在和将来所面临的挑战是什么? 教师现在和将来所面临的挑战是什麼? End of Part B SECTION 2 continued TURN OVER

8 2017 CHINESE sla EXAM 8 Instructions for Section 2 Part C Questions 6 and 7 (15 marks) Translate the following Chinese texts into ENGLISH. Question 6 Translate the following passage into English. 邓小平这个名字在中国人人都知道他认为不管是白猫还是黑猫, 只要抓住老鼠就是好猫自从改革开放以来, 中国人思想开放, 工作努力, 过上了美好生活同时, 中国飞快的进步也得到很多国家的重视很多国家的人跟中国人又交朋友又做生意 ; 越来越多的中国人也走出国门去旅游中国今天进步的成果是和邓小平分不开的很多人认为他在中国历史上功不可没邓小平这个名字在中国人人都知道他认为不管是白猫还是黑猫, 只要抓住老鼠就是好猫自从改革开放以来, 中国人思想开放, 工作努力, 过上了美好生活同时, 中国飞快的进步也得到很多国家的重视很多国家的人跟中国人又交朋友又做生意 ; 越来越多的中国人也走出国门去旅遊中国今天进步的成果是和邓小平分不开的很多人认为他在中国历史上功不可没抓 / 抓 zhuà 鼠 / 鼠 shù 改革 / 改革 gâigé 进步 / 进步 jïnbú SECTION 2 Part C continued

9 CHINESE sla EXAM Question 7 Translate the following passage into English. 近二十年中国体育的地位在世界上已经是数一数二了, 但是他们的选手是怎样成长的呢? 上海体校的网球教练王明告诉我孩子多半是从外地来的, 他们差不多七岁就进校, 都住在学校里选手们每天除了早上网球训练四小时, 下午上三节课, 还有两小时的体能训练他们每个月要有百分之十以上的进步, 要不然就得离校因此他们的成长是和努力分不开的近二十年中国体育的地位在世界上已经是数一数二了, 但是他们的选手是怎样成长的呢? 上海体校的网球教练王明告诉我孩子多半是从外地来的, 他们差不多七岁就进校, 都住在学校裏选手们每天除了早上网球训练四小时, 下午上三节课, 还有两小时的体能训练他们每个月要有百分之十以上的进步, 要不然就得离校因此他们的成长是和努力分不开的世界 / 世界 shïjië 选手 / 选手 xuânshôu 训练 / 训练 xúnliãn END OF SECTION 2 TURN OVER

10 2017 CHINESE sla EXAM 10 SECTION 3 Writing in Chinese Instructions for Section 3 Questions 8 12 (20 marks) Answer one question in characters in chinese. Responses in the wrong language will receive no credit. Space is provided on the following page to make notes. Question 8 You are a secondary student and your penpal in China has written you a letter asking about music concerts in Australia. Write a reply letter telling your penpal about a memorable music concert you attended. 你是一个中学生, 你的中国笔友写信问你有关澳大利亚音乐会的情况现在你给你的笔友回信, 说说你参加过的一次难忘的音乐会你是一个中学生, 你的中国笔友写信问你有关澳大利亚音乐会的情况现在你给你的笔友回信, 说说你参加过的一次难忘的音乐会 OR Question 9 Melbourne has many famous tourist attractions for both domestic and international tourists, such as the tram restaurant. Write an article for a Chinese newspaper, informing readers about three aspects of the tram restaurant that make it a unique experience for tourists. 墨尔本有很多吸引国内外游客的地方, 比如电车餐馆给一家中文报纸写一篇说明性的文章, 从三个方面来介绍墨尔本电车餐馆带给游客的独特经历墨尔本有很多吸引国内外遊客的地方, 比如电车餐馆给一家中文报纸写一篇说明性的文章, 从三个方面来介绍墨尔本电车餐馆带给遊客的独特经历 Question 10 Many young people work from home nowadays. Write a report for a business magazine, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. OR 现在很多年轻人在家工作给一个商业杂志写一篇报告, 评估一下在家工作的利与弊现在很多年轻人在家工作给一个商业杂志写一篇报告, 评估一下在家工作的利与弊 OR SECTION 3 continued

11 CHINESE sla EXAM Question 11 Fundraising events have become very popular around the world. Write the script of the speech that you will give at the next school assembly, persuading students to participate in the local fundraising run. 最近世界上很多国家都兴起了筹款活动你现在为下次学校的集会写篇演讲稿, 号召学生都来参加当地的跑步筹款最近世界上很多国家都兴起了筹款活动你现在为下次学校的集会写篇演讲稿, 号召学生都来参加当地的跑步筹款 Question 12 Mingming lived on the Chinese space station for a week. Write an imaginative story for a children s book, about Mingming and his experiences as an astronaut living on the Chinese space station. 明明在中国国际空间站生活了一周你为一本儿童故事书写一个想象性的故事, 描述宇航员明明在空间站的生活明明在中国国际空间站生活了一週你为一本儿童故事书写一个想像性的故事, 描述宇航员明明在空间站的生活 OR You may make notes in this space. Write your response on the following pages. SECTION 3 continued TURN OVER

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13 CHINESE sla EXAM An answer book is available from the supervisor if you need extra paper to complete an answer. Please ensure you write your student number in the space provided on the front cover of the answer book. At the end of the examination, place the answer book inside the front cover of this question and answer book. END OF SECTION 3 TURN OVER

14 2017 CHINESE sla EXAM 14 Assessment criteria Section 1 Listening and responding Part A the demonstrated capacity to understand and convey general and specific aspects of texts Part B the capacity to understand general and specific aspects of texts the capacity to convey information accurately and appropriately Section 2 Reading, responding and translating Part A the demonstrated capacity to understand and convey general and specific aspects of texts Part B the capacity to understand general and specific aspects of texts the capacity to convey information accurately and appropriately Part C the capacity to understand and convey the meaning of the passage in English the capacity to interpret and express grammatical aspects of the passage accurately Section 3 Writing in Chinese relevance, breadth and depth of content appropriateness of structure and sequence accuracy, range and appropriateness of vocabulary and grammar END OF QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

2015 Chinese FL Written examination

2015 Chinese FL Written examination Victorian Certificate of Education 2015 SUPERVISOR TO ATTACH PROCESSING LABEL HERE Letter STUDENT NUMBER CHINESE FIRST LANGUAGE Written examination Monday 16 November 2015 Reading time: 11.45 am to 12.00