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Chinese 8CN0/3M June 2018
1. Mark scheme overview: Levels-based assessment approach for Pearson Edexcel GCE Chinese Paper 3M speaking exam, focusing on four assessment objectives—interaction (AO1), responding to written language (AO2), accuracy and range of language (AO3), and knowledge and understanding of society and culture (AO4).
2. AO2 criteria: Evaluation of candidate’s ability to comprehend and respond to written language sources, summarizing information orally; emphasis on best-fit band placement considering overall answer quality and variability.
3. AO4 criteria: Assessment of candidate’s capacity to communicate and appreciate cultural and societal aspects of the Chinese-speaking world; ability to develop arguments, justify viewpoints, and demonstrate critical understanding.
4. AO3 criteria: Focus on range and accuracy of grammatical structures and vocabulary; recognition of complex language use (aspect markers, passive voice, relative and comparative constructions, conjunctions, synonyms); allowance for errors not hindering clarity; impact of errors on communication clarity explained.
5. AO1 criteria: Measures spontaneity and relevance of interaction with the examiner; includes use of communication strategies (rephrasing, clarification requests, repair strategies) to sustain conversation and express points effectively; expectation of eliciting and checking points of view during the dialogue.
6. Indicative content examples: Detailed thematic content for questions including young people’s contact with parents abroad, extracurricular activities in Chinese schools, housework attitudes, volunteering benefits and challenges, migration for job opportunities, elderly care, cultural TV programmes, festivals, traditions, film appreciation, and literary works understanding.
2. AO2 criteria: Evaluation of candidate’s ability to comprehend and respond to written language sources, summarizing information orally; emphasis on best-fit band placement considering overall answer quality and variability.
3. AO4 criteria: Assessment of candidate’s capacity to communicate and appreciate cultural and societal aspects of the Chinese-speaking world; ability to develop arguments, justify viewpoints, and demonstrate critical understanding.
4. AO3 criteria: Focus on range and accuracy of grammatical structures and vocabulary; recognition of complex language use (aspect markers, passive voice, relative and comparative constructions, conjunctions, synonyms); allowance for errors not hindering clarity; impact of errors on communication clarity explained.
5. AO1 criteria: Measures spontaneity and relevance of interaction with the examiner; includes use of communication strategies (rephrasing, clarification requests, repair strategies) to sustain conversation and express points effectively; expectation of eliciting and checking points of view during the dialogue.
6. Indicative content examples: Detailed thematic content for questions including young people’s contact with parents abroad, extracurricular activities in Chinese schools, housework attitudes, volunteering benefits and challenges, migration for job opportunities, elderly care, cultural TV programmes, festivals, traditions, film appreciation, and literary works understanding.