1. English–Chinese translation on mobile phone usage in China, activities like online shopping and chatting, issues like internet addiction, comparison to Western outdoor activity levels, and government interventions

2. Literary analysis prompts:

《一隻叫鳳的鴿子》 (A Pigeon Called Phoenix): narrative techniques showing hardship and warmth between Qiuhu and Xiawang
《城南舊事》 (My Memories of Old Beijing): Yingzi’s role in reunion of Xiuzhen and Niuer
《故鄉》 (Hometown): contrast between narrator’s childhood memories and present-day reality

3. Film analysis prompts:

《請投我一票》 (Please Vote for Me): child-parent relationship of Chengcheng
《十七歲的單車》 (Beijing Bicycle): symbolic meaning of the bicycle for migrant worker Xiaogui
《天水圍的日與夜》 (The Way We Are): dinner table scenes reflecting Granny Leung Foon’s condition and emotions

4. Character count requirement: each Section B or C response must be 250–350 Chinese characters

5. Dual script availability: Traditional and Simplified characters provided; candidates must choose one version to respond to

6. Total marks: 120 (Translation 20 marks, each analytical essay 50 marks), structured for advanced Mandarin or Cantonese learners at GCE Level