1. Translation topic on two-child policy objectives, demographic concerns, high cost of living for young couples in Shanghai, career-sacrifice concerns among women, uncertainty on government influence over public opinion

2. Literary analysis section:

《一隻叫鳳的鴿子》 (A Pigeon Called Phoenix): symbolic significance of pigeon “Feng” for Qiuhu
《城南舊事》 (My Memories of Old Beijing): Yingzi’s innocence, bravery, and compassion as portrayed in “Hui’an Pavilion”
《故鄉》 (Hometown): depiction of Chinese rural peasants through Runtu’s character

3. Film response section:

《請投我一票》 (Please Vote for Me): Xiaofei’s emotional state and circumstances during the class monitor election
《十七歲的單車》 (Beijing Bicycle): bicycle’s influence on Xiaojian’s interactions with family, friends, and Xiaoxiao
《天水圍的日與夜》 (The Way We Are): scenes used by the director to reveal Guijie’s past

4. Required response length: 250–350 characters per essay, with choice of two questions (one from Section B and one from Section C, or two from Section B)

5. Character format selection required: candidates must choose either Traditional or Simplified Chinese and answer all questions in that format

6. Total paper marks: 120 (20 for translation, 50 each for two written responses on literature or film)