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Mandarin Chinese 12

AUGUST 2003

Course Code = MAN

Student Instructions1. This examination is available in two

formats: the Simplified form (page 1) andthe Traditional form (page 23). You onlyneed to write one form of the examination.Be sure to read the instructions inside thecover before you begin.

2. Place the stickers with your PersonalEducation Number (PEN) in the allottedspaces above. Under no circumstance isyour name or identification, other thanyour Personal Education Number, toappear on this booklet.

3. Ensure that in addition to this examinationbooklet, you have an ExaminationResponse Form. Follow the directions onthe front of the Response Form.

4. Disqualification from the examination willresult if you bring books, paper, notes orunauthorized electronic devices into theexamination room.

5. When instructed to open this booklet, checkthe numbering of the pages to ensure thatthey are numbered in sequence from pageone to the last page, which is identified by

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6. At the end of the examination, place yourResponse Form inside the front cover of thisbooklet and return the booklet and yourResponse Form to the supervisor.

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MandarinChinese 12

AUGUST 2003

COURSE CODE = MAN

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Electronic devices, including dictionaries and pagers, are not permitted in theexamination room.

2. All multiple-choice answers must be entered on the Response Form using anHB pencil. Multiple-choice answers entered in this examination booklet will notbe marked.

3. For each of the written-response questions, write your answer in ink in the spaceprovided in this booklet.

4. Ensure that you use language and content appropriate to the purpose and audienceof this examination. Failure to comply may result in your paper being awarded azero.

5. This examination is designed to be completed in two hours. Students may,however, take up to 30 minutes of additional time to finish.

MANDARIN CHINESE 12 PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

ValueSuggested

Time1. This examination consists of three parts:

PART A: Linguistic Competency

Section 1: Linguistic Competency A 20 10Section 2: Linguistic Competency B 15 18

PART B: Reading Comprehension

Section 3: Prose and Drama 15 32Section 4: Communicative Document 10 15

PART C: Written Expression

Section 5: Sentence Construction 10 15Section 6: Dialogue Completion 10 15Section 7: Letter 10 15

Total: 90 marks 120 minutes

SIMPLIFIED FORM

IMPORTANT: This is the Simplified form of the Mandarin Chinese 12 examination. If you wish towrite the Traditional form of the Mandarin Chinese 12 examination, please turn topage 23 in the middle of this booklet. You only need to write one form of theexamination.

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PART A: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCYSECTION 1: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY A

Value: 18 marks Suggested Time: 9 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: For questions 1 to 18, select the best answer and record your choice on the ResponseForm provided. Using an HB pencil, completely fill in the circle that has the lettercorresponding to your answer.

1. ��

A. �B. �C. �D. �

2. ��

A. � B. �!C. " D. "!

3. #$%&'()*�+, -.)�/��

A. 01B. 21C. 10D. 31

4. 4567�89:�;<<= �>?@A�

A. BB. CC. DD. E

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5. ��

A. �B. �C. �D. �

6. ��

A. !"B. !#C. $%D. &'

7. ()*�+,-./012 345�

A. 67B. 87C. 9:D. 97

8. ;<�=>?@A�=B.?@3 �C��

A. DEB. FGC. HGD. IJ

9. �AKK,L;MNOPQ RST�

A. UB. 0C. VD. W

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10. ��

A. ��B. ��C. ��D. ��

11. !"#�$%& '&�()�* +,

A. � B. �-C. .-D. /0

12. 12345678�9 :;,

A. �B. <C. .D. �

13. != >?�@�A�BCD�E8�

A. FB. GC. HD. I

14. Which of the following is a grammatically correct sentence?

A. JKLM�N�O�B. JKLM�ON��C. JKLM��NO�D. JKLM��ON�

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15. Which of the following sentences means only that “Xiao Ming’s dictionary is less expensivethan mine”?

A. ��B. ��C. �� D. ��

16. Which pair of characters has the same initials?

A. �� B. �� C. �� D. ��

17. Which pair of characters has the same final?

A. �� B. �� C. � �!D. "� �#

18. Xiàn zài hái zâo, sì diân shí fën.

A. cáiB. sàiC. zàiD. chái

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SECTION 1: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY A (continued)Value: 2 marks Suggested Time: 1 minute

INSTRUCTIONS: For questions 19 and 20, select the correct Pinyin for the underlined word and recordyour choice on the Response Form provided.

19. �� ––––A. fângfóB. fângfúC. fângfóuD. fângfuó

20. ��––––A. cénjïngB. céngjïngC. chénjïngD. chéngjïng

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SECTION 2: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY B


INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 21 to 25, select the bestanswer and record your choice on the Response Form provided.

�� 21 �� !"# 22 $��%&'()��*� 23 �+��,-.$/0�1-��,2�� 345�6�7�89:�; 24 <= �>��?��+@ABCD� 25 EFG�HIFGJKL

Zhäng lâoshï shì wèi shën shòu xúeshëng xîài de zhöngxué lâoshï. Tä xiàokôu-chángkäi,píngyì- 21 rén, duì xuéshëng fëicháng yôu nàixïn. Tä gàosu xuéshëng xuéxí shí yào néngjûyï- 22 sän. Xuéshëng dédào hâo chéngjì, tä bî xuéshëng 23 gäoxìng. Zhäng lâoshïjiäole kuài sänshí nián de shü le. Tä jiäoguò de xuéshëng zhöng, yôu hên duö cóng yôumíng dedàxué bìyè hòu, döu 24 shèhuì zhöng yôuyòng de réncái. Tä gäoxìng de shuö: “Zhè shì 25 chüyúlán, gèng shèngyúlán a!”

21. A. �B. MC. ND. O

22. A. PB. QC. %D. R

23. A. S�B. S C. T4D. T

24. A. �7B. �(C. (UD. (�

25. A. OB. VC. WD. X

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SECTION 2: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY B (continued)


INSTRUCTIONS: For all parts of question 1, romanize the underlined Chinese words in Pinyin.

1. a) �� (2 marks)–––– ––––

b) �� (2 marks)–––– ––––

c) �� !"#$%&"� (2 marks)–––– ––––

d) '(�)�*+�,�-./0123456� (2 marks)–––– ––––

e) �789:;<=�� (2 marks)–––– ––––

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PART B: READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION 3: PROSE AND DRAMA


INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 26 and 27, select the bestanswer and record your choice on the Response Form provided. Your answersmust be based on the passage.

Cóngqián, yôu yí wèi hên yôumíng de yïshëng qù jiàn guówáng. Tä kànjiànguówáng de liânsè hên bù hâo, jiù duì tä shuö: “Dàwáng, nín hâoxiàng shëngbìng le, ràngwô gêi nín kànkan ba.” Guówáng huídá: “Wô hâohaor de, shénme bìng döu méiyôu.”Guòle sän tiän, yïshëng yòu jiàndào guówáng, shuö: “Nín de bìng jiäzhòng le, wô gêi nínkànkan ba.” “Wô yìdiânr bìng yê méiyôu, nî zôu ba.” Góuwáng huídá. Guòle yí gexïngqï, yïshëng gàosu guówáng: “Nín de bìng gèng zhòng le, zài bù chï yào de huà, jiùwëixiân le.” Guówáng tïngle yîhòu, hên bù gäoxìng. Tä shëngqì de shuö: “Nîmen zhèxië yïshëng, zôngshì hàodàxîgöng, jiù xîhuan zhâo méi bìng de rén kànbìng. Wô méi bìng.Wô bù xiâng zài jiàndao nî le.” Yí ge yuè yîhòu, yïshëng yí jiàndao guówáng jiù pâokäile. Biérén wèn tä wèi shénme bú zài xiâng gêi guówáng kànbìng le. Yïshëng shuö:“Guówáng de bìng xiànzài dào gûtou lî qù le, wô yîjïng wúnéngwéilì le.” Guôránguówáng bùjiû jiù sî le.

26. When the doctor first met the king, he thought that the king was

A. sick.B. ugly.C. tired.D. angry.

27. How many times did the doctor advise the king?

A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5

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SECTION 3: PROSE AND DRAMA (continued)


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions 2 to 4 in English. Your answers must be based on the passage onpage 8.

2. Why did the king become angry with the doctor? (1 mark)

3. Why did the doctor run away when he saw the king a month later? (1 mark)

4. What happened to the king at the end of the story? (1 mark)

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28. How many people did the old man mention in his conversation with the receptionist?

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 5

29. What is the main theme of the story?

A. My grandson.B. Japanese is useful.C. My Japanese lesson.D. Never too old to learn.

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SECTION 3: PROSE AND DRAMA (continued)Value: 3 marks Suggested Time: 6 minutes


5. Why does the old man want to learn Japanese? (1 mark)

6. According to the receptionist, how old will the old man be before he can understandJapanese? (1 mark)

7. What does the old man most likely decide to do in the end? (1 mark)

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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following drama carefully. For questions 30 to 32, select the best answerand record your choice on the Response Form provided. Your answers must bebased on the drama.

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30. For what reason did Hansheng come to David’s dormitory?

A. to see if David is wellB. to celebrate David’s birthdayC. to discuss the Chinese zodiacD. to take David out for a horse ride

31. Where did this conversation take place?

A. JapanB. U.S.A.C. BeijingD. Taiwan

32. What is the animal sign for Hansheng in the Chinese zodiac?

A. horseB. snakeC. sheepD. dragon


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions 8 and 9 in English. Your answers must be based on the drama onpage 12.

8. What item did Hansheng bring to David’s dormitory? Be specific. (1 mark)

9. Why did Hansheng and David laugh at Huazi? (1 mark)

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SECTION 4: COMMUNICATIVE DOCUMENTS


INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following announcement carefully. For questions 33 to 35, select the bestanswer and record your choice on the Response Form provided. Your answersmust be based on the announcement.

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�� !"#$�%��&'�&�()*+,-. /01�23��45 6789:;<:=> ?@�3� ABC�D EF2G�HIJK L�DMNOP� QRSTUVWG�� QRXYU�AZ[\]^_`ab�c 123def\67890123ghi:jklm�n&'�&o(

33. Which of the following descriptions does not fit the dog’s appearance?

A. It has black spots on its legs.B. It is wearing a red and green vest.C. It has long white hair and short legs.D. It is 50 cm in length with a big head.

34. Where was this announcement posted?

A. in the newspaperB. at the police stationC. at the community centreD. on a neighbourhood telephone pole

35. How many days has the dog been away from home?

A. 2B. 12C. 16D. 18

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SECTION 4: COMMUNICATIVE DOCUMENTS (continued)Value: 2 marks Suggested Time: 4 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions 10 and 11 in English. Your answers must be based on theannouncement on page 14.

10. Who posted this announcement? (1 mark)

11. How much money is being offered for correct information about the dog? (1 mark)

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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following document carefully. For questions 36 and 37, select the bestanswer and record your choice on the Response Form provided. Your answersmust be based on the document.

��

��

��

�!" " #$% &"

�'() �

*+,- �

./01 �

2'3- �

45 �

67�� !"#$%&'(�)*+�

36. What is this document?

A. a customer surveyB. a job application formC. a restaurant inspection formD. a computer dating questionnaire

37. Who has completed this document?

A. a teenage studentB. a working young manC. someone who doesn’t have a girlfriendD. someone who doesn’t like to drink wine

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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions 12 and 13 in English. Your answers must be based on thedocument on page 16.

12. What is the weakest area indicated in this document? (1 mark)

13. Name two suggestions made by the person filling out the document. (2 marks)

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PART C: WRITTEN EXPRESSIONSECTION 5: SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION


INSTRUCTIONS: For all parts of question 14, use the words provided to construct a Mandarinsentence. Each sentence must contain at least ten characters.

14. a) �� (2 marks)

b) �� (2 marks)

c) � (2 marks)

d) �� (2 marks)

e) �� (2 marks)

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SECTION 6: DIALOGUE COMPLETIONValue: 10 marks Suggested Time: 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the following dialogue in Mandarin using approximately 80 characters.You are free to use as many or as few characters as you need in each statement.Please note that you must write three statements for�� and two statementsfor��. Avoid repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and forgrammatical correctness.

15. �� (10 marks)��

��:

��:

��:

��:

��:

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SECTION 7: LETTERValue: 10 marks Suggested Time: 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Using well-constructed Mandarin sentences (between 80 and 120 characters),write a letter on the topic given below. Use one square for each punctuation mark.Avoid dialogue, repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and forgrammatical correctness. Letters should include appropriate salutation andclosing phrases. Students must avoid identifying themselves, their schools, orschool districts.

16. You are��. You have just returned from a holiday trip. Write a letter to your friend�� describing your experience. (10 marks)

END OF SIMPLIFIED FORM

If you would like to write the Traditional form, please turn over the page.

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TRADITIONAL FORM

IMPORTANT: This is the Traditional form of the Mandarin Chinese 12 examination. If you wishto write the Simplified form of the Mandarin Chinese 12 examination, please turn topage 1 at the beginning of this booklet. You only need to write one form of theexamination.

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PART A: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCYSECTION 1: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY A


INSTRUCTIONS: For questions 1 to 18, select the best answer and record your choice on the ResponseForm provided. Using an HB pencil, completely fill in the circle that has the lettercorresponding to your answer.

1. ��

A. �B. �C. �D. �

2. ��

A. � B. �!C. " D. "!

3. #$%&'()*�+, -.)�/��

A. 01B. 21C. 10D. 31

4. 4567�89:�;<<= �>?@A�

A. BB. CC. DD. E

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5. ��

A. �B. �C. �D. �

6. ��

A. !"B. !#C. $%D. &'

7. ()*�+,-./012 345�

A. 67B. 87C. 9:D. 97

8. ;<�=>?@A�=B.?@3 �C��

A. DEB. FGC. HGD. IJ

9. KALL,M;NOPQR STU�

A. VB. 0C. WD. X

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10. ��

A. ��B. ��C. ��D. ��

11. !"�#$% &%�'(�) *+

A. � B. �,C. -,D. ./

12. 01234567�8 9:+

A. �B. ;C. -D. �

13. < =>�?�@ABCD�E7�

A. FB. GC. HD. I

14. Which of the following is a grammatically correct sentence?

A. JKLM�N�O�B. JKLM�ON��C. JKLM��NO�D. JKLM��ON�

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15. Which of the following sentences means only that “Xiao Ming’s dictionary is less expensivethan mine”?

A. ��B. ��C. �� D. ��

16. Which pair of characters has the same initials?

A. �� B. �� C. �� D. ��

17. Which pair of characters has the same final?

A. �� B. �� C. � �!D. "� �#

18. Xiàn zài hái zâo, sì diân shí fën.

A. cáiB. sàiC. zàiD. chái

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SECTION 1: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY A (continued)Value: 2 marks Suggested Time: 1 minute

INSTRUCTIONS: For questions 19 and 20, select the correct Pinyin for the underlined word and recordyour choice on the Response Form provided.

19. �� ––––A. fângfóB. fângfúC. fângfóuD. fângfuó

20. ��––––A. cénjïngB. céngjïngC. chénjïngD. chéngjïng

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SECTION 2: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY BValue: 5 marks Suggested Time: 8 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following passage carefully. For questions 21 to 25, select the bestanswer and record your choice on the Response Form provided.

�� 21 �� !"# 22 $��%&'()��*� 23 �+��,-.$/0�1-��,2�� 345�6�7�89:�; 24 <= �>��?��+@AB“C� 25 DEF�GHEFI�J

Zhäng lâoshï shì wèi shën shòu xúeshëng xîài de zhöngxué lâoshï. Tä xiàokôu-chángkäi,píngyì- 21 rén, duì xuéshëng fëicháng yôu nàixïn. Tä gàosu xuéshëng xuéxí shí yào néngjûyï- 22 sän. Xuéshëng dédào hâo chéngjì, tä bî xuéshëng 23 gäoxìng. Zhäng lâoshïjiäole kuài sänshí nián de shü le. Tä jiäoguò de xuéshëng zhöng, yôu hên duö cóng yôumíng dedàxué bìyè hòu, döu 24 shèhuì zhöng yôuyòng de réncái. Tä gäoxìng de shuö: “Zhè shì 25 chüyúlán, gèng shèngyúlán a!”

21. A.� �B.� KC.� LD.� M

22. A.� NB.� OC.� %D.� P

23. A.� Q�B.� Q C.� R4D.� R

24. A.� �7B.� �(C.� (SD.� (�

25. A.� MB.� �C.� TD.� U

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SECTION 2: LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY B (continued)Value: 10 marks Suggested Time: 10 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: For all parts of question 1, romanize the underlined Chinese words in Pinyin.

1. a)� �� (2 marks)–––– ––––

b)� �� (2 marks)–––– ––––

c)� � !"#$%&'#� (2 marks)–––– ––––

d)� ()�*�+,�-�./01234567� (2 marks)–––– ––––

e)� �89:;<=>?� (2 marks)–––– ––––

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PART B: READING COMPREHENSIONSECTION 3: PROSE AND DRAMA



Cóngqián, yôu yí wèi hên yôumíng de yïshëng qù jiàn guówáng. Tä kànjiànguówáng de liânsè hên bù hâo, jiù duì tä shuö: “Dàwáng, nín hâoxiàng shëngbìng le, ràngwô gêi nín kànkan ba.” Guówáng huídá: “Wô hâohaor de, shénme bìng döu méiyôu.”Guòle sän tiän, yïshëng yòu jiàndào guówáng, shuö: “Nín de bìng jiäzhòng le, wô gêi nínkànkan ba.” “Wô yìdiânr bìng yê méiyôu, nî zôu ba.” Góuwáng huídá. Guòle yí gexïngqï, yïshëng gàosu guówáng: “Nín de bìng gèng zhòng le, zài bù chï yào de huà, jiùwëixiân le.” Guówáng tïngle yîhòu, hên bù gäoxìng. Tä shëngqì de shuö: “Nîmen zhèxië yïshëng, zôngshì hàodàxîgöng, jiù xîhuan zhâo méi bìng de rén kànbìng. Wô méi bìng.Wô bù xiâng zài jiàndao nî le.” Yí ge yuè yîhòu, yïshëng yí jiàndao guówáng jiù pâokäile. Biérén wèn tä wèi shénme bú zài xiâng gêi guówáng kànbìng le. Yïshëng shuö:“Guówáng de bìng xiànzài dào gûtou lî qù le, wô yîjïng wúnéngwéilì le.” Guôránguówáng bùjiû jiù sî le.

26. When the doctor first met the king, he thought that the king was

A. sick.B. ugly.C. tired.D. angry.

27. How many times did the doctor advise the king?

A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5

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2. Why did the king become angry with the doctor? (1 mark)

3. Why did the doctor run away when he saw the king a month later? (1 mark)

4. What happened to the king at the end of the story? (1 mark)

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28. How many people did the old man mention in his conversation with the receptionist?

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 5

29. What is the main theme of the story?

A. My grandson.B. Japanese is useful.C. My Japanese lesson.D. Never too old to learn.

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5. Why does the old man want to learn Japanese? (1 mark)

6. According to the receptionist, how old will the old man be before he can understandJapanese? (1 mark)

7. What does the old man most likely decide to do in the end? (1 mark)

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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following drama carefully. For questions 30 to 32, select the best answerand record your choice on the Response Form provided. Your answers must bebased on the drama.

��

�� David, !�"�#$��%�"�&'(�)!�"

&'(��*+,-.��/0�12-34567

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30. For what reason did Hansheng come to David’s dormitory?

A. to see if David is wellB. to celebrate David’s birthdayC. to discuss the Chinese zodiacD. to take David out for a horse ride

31. Where did this conversation take place?

A. JapanB. U.S.A.C. BeijingD. Taiwan

32. What is the animal sign for Hansheng in the Chinese zodiac?

A. horseB. snakeC. sheepD. dragon


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions 8 and 9 in English. Your answers must be based on the drama onpage 34.

8. What item did Hansheng bring to David’s dormitory? Be specific. (1 mark)

9. Why did Hansheng and David laugh at Huazi? (1 mark)

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SECTION 4: COMMUNICATIVE DOCUMENTSValue: 3 marks Suggested Time: 3 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following announcement carefully. For questions 33 to 35, select the bestanswer and record your choice on the Response Form provided. Your answersmust be based on the announcement.

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33. Which of the following descriptions does not fit the dog’s appearance?

A. It has black spots on its legs.B. It is wearing a red and green vest.C. It has long white hair and short legs.D. It is 50 cm in length with a big head.

34. Where was this announcement posted?

A. in the newspaperB. at the police stationC. at the community centreD. on a neighbourhood telephone pole

35. How many days has the dog been away from home?

A. 2B. 12C. 16D. 18

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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions 10 and 11 in English. Your answers must be based on theannouncement on page 36.

10. Who posted this announcement? (1 mark)

11. How much money is being offered for correct information about the dog? (1 mark)

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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following document carefully. For questions 36 and 37, select the bestanswer and record your choice on the Response Form provided. Your answersmust be based on the document.

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36. What is this document?

A. a customer surveyB. a job application formC. a restaurant inspection formD. a computer dating questionnaire

37. Who has completed this document?

A. a teenage studentB. a working young manC. someone who doesn’t have a girlfriendD. someone who doesn’t like to drink wine

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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions 12 and 13 in English. Your answers must be based on thedocument on page 38.

12. What is the weakest area indicated in this document? (1 mark)

13. Name two suggestions made by the person filling out the document. (2 marks)

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PART C: WRITTEN EXPRESSIONSECTION 5: SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION


INSTRUCTIONS: For all parts of question 14, use the words provided to construct a Mandarinsentence. Each sentence must contain at least ten characters.

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SECTION 6: DIALOGUE COMPLETIONValue: 10 marks Suggested Time: 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the following dialogue in Mandarin using approximately 80 characters.You are free to use as many or as few characters as you need in each statement.Please note that you must write three statements for�� and two statementsfor ��. Avoid repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and forgrammatical correctness.

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SECTION 7: LETTERValue: 10 marks Suggested Time: 15 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Using well-constructed Mandarin sentences (between 80 and 120 characters),write a letter on the topic given below. Use one square for each punctuation mark.Avoid dialogue, repetition and lists. Marks will be awarded for content and forgrammatical correctness. Letters should include appropriate salutation andclosing phrases. Students must avoid identifying themselves, their schools,or school districts.

16. You are��. You have just returned from a holiday trip. Write a letter to your friend�� describing your experience. (10 marks)

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