EDEXCEL Pearson Qualifications

GCSE Chinese — Higher Tier  |  Mock Paper 1

Theme: Personal Identity · Family · Daily Life  |  個人身份 · 家庭 · 日常生活

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Paper 1 — Listening / 聽力

⏱ 45 minutes + 5 min reading time 📝 Total: 50 marks Higher Tier
Instructions:
  • You will have 5 minutes to read through the questions before the recording begins.
  • Each recording will be played TWICE.
  • Answer all questions in English unless otherwise stated.
  • Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.
Section A — Recording 1: Family Conversation / 家庭對話
[Scene: A conversation between a mother (媽媽) and her teenage daughter (女兒) about daily routines. Mandarin dialogue.]

媽媽:小雨,你今天幾點起床的?都快九點了,你還在床上。

女兒:媽媽,昨晚我做作業做到十二點才睡,所以今天累了一點。

媽媽:那你應該早一點做作業,不要拖到那麼晚。早上吃早飯了嗎?

女兒:還沒有。我不太喜歡吃早飯,一般只喝一杯牛奶。

媽媽:這樣不好!早飯是最重要的一餐。你爸爸每天早上六點半就起床,吃了粥和雞蛋才去上班。

女兒:爸爸工作太忙了,我知道。對了,媽媽,我週末想去圖書館溫習,可以嗎?

媽媽:當然可以。但是你得先幫我打掃房間,然後才能出門。

女兒:好的,我現在就去做!

Q1[1 mark]

What time did the daughter go to bed last night?

Q2[1 mark]

What does the daughter usually have for breakfast?

Q3[1 mark]

What time does the father get up every day?

Q4[1 mark]

What must the daughter do before she can go out at the weekend?

Section B — Recording 2: Radio Interview / 廣播採訪
[Scene: A radio presenter (主持人) interviews a student (學生) about family relationships. Mandarin monologue with interview format.]

主持人:今天我們邀請了中學生陳偉明來談談他的家庭生活。偉明,你家裡有幾個人?

偉明:我家有五個人:爸爸、媽媽、爺爺、奶奶,還有我。我們住在一起,是個三代同堂的家庭。

主持人:你最喜歡家裡的什麼人?

偉明:我最喜歡我的爺爺。他七十二歲了,但身體很好。他每天早上去公園打太極拳,然後回來給我們做早飯。他做的湯非常好喝。

主持人:你和爺爺的關係怎麼樣?

偉明:我們關係很好。爺爺常常給我講以前的故事,讓我了解歷史。他說,以前的生活很艱苦,但是人們都很努力,所以現在的生活才能這麼好。我很佩服他。

主持人:謝謝偉明的分享。聽眾朋友們,家人之間的感情真的很珍貴。

Q5[1 mark]

How many people live in Wei Ming's family?

A — Three
B — Four
C — Five
Q6[1 mark]

How old is Wei Ming's grandfather?

A — 62
B — 72
C — 82
Q7[2 marks]

Describe TWO things the grandfather does every morning.

Q8[2 marks]

What does Wei Ming learn from his grandfather's stories? Give TWO details.

Section C — Recording 3: Monologue about Eating Habits / 飲食習慣獨白
[Scene: A young woman (林美華) gives a short talk about her eating habits and those of her family. Mandarin monologue.]

林美華:大家好,我叫林美華,今天我想介紹一下我們家的飲食習慣。

我媽媽非常注重健康飲食。她每天給我們做新鮮的蔬菜和魚,很少做炸的食物。她說,多吃蔬菜和水果,少吃油膩的東西,才能保持身體健康。

我爸爸喜歡吃肉,特別是牛肉和豬肉。但是媽媽說他吃太多紅肉不健康,所以現在他一個星期只吃兩次肉。

我自己不太挑食,甚麼都吃。不過我最喜歡吃日本料理,因為日本食物不但好看,而且味道鮮美。每個月我們全家至少去一次日本餐廳,這已經成為了我們的家庭傳統。

我覺得一家人一起吃飯是非常重要的。吃飯的時候,我們可以聊天、分享各自的事情,感情也會更加深厚。

Q9[1 mark]

What type of food does Mei Hua's mother avoid cooking?

A — Spicy food
B — Fried food
C — Sweet food
Q10[1 mark]

How often does the father now eat meat?

Q11[2 marks]

Why does Mei Hua like Japanese food? Give TWO reasons.

Q12[1 mark]

According to Mei Hua, why is it important for a family to eat together?

Section D — Recording 4: Personal Identity Discussion / 個人性格訪談
[Scene: Two friends, 張浩 (Zhang Hao) and 李珊 (Li Shan), discuss personal character and future plans. Mandarin dialogue.]

李珊:浩,你覺得你自己是個什麼樣的人?

張浩:嗯,我覺得我比較內向,不太喜歡在人多的地方說話。但是我很認真,做什麼事都很努力。

李珊:我覺得你很聰明,學習成績那麼好。你有什麼興趣愛好?

張浩:我喜歡閱讀和下棋。週末的時候,我常常在家看書,或者和爸爸下棋。不過,我也參加了學校的游泳隊,每週訓練三次。

李珊:你將來想做什麼?

張浩:我想成為一名工程師,設計建築或者橋樑。我覺得這個職業很有意義,可以幫助改善人們的生活環境。你呢?

李珊:我想當老師,因為我喜歡和孩子們在一起,而且我認為教育非常重要。我爸爸就是老師,所以從小我就受到了他的影響。

張浩:你父親影響了你,這真的很特別。家人對我們的將來有很大的影響,你說對嗎?

李珊:是的,我完全同意。

Q13[3 marks]

Complete the grid about Zhang Hao.

AspectDetail
Personality (one word)
Weekend hobbies (two activities)
School sport
Q14[1 mark]

What career does Zhang Hao want to pursue?

Q15[2 marks]

Why does Li Shan want to become a teacher? Give TWO reasons.

Section E — Gap Fill: Listen and Complete / 填空練習
[Scene: A short monologue by a student (王明) about his family routine. Listen and complete the gaps. Recording played TWICE.]

王明:我叫王明,今年十六歲。我家有四個人。我爸爸是一名(16)_____,媽媽在家工作。我有一個妹妹,她比我小三歲,現在讀(17)_____年級。我們家住在北京市中心,離學校大約走路(18)_____分鐘。每天早上,我七點(19)_____分出門,下午四點半回家。晚飯後,我會先做功課,然後看(20)_____,最後才去睡覺。

Q16–20[5 marks]

Complete the gaps. Write ONE word or number for each gap.

GapAnswer
(16) Wang Ming's father's occupation
(17) His sister's school year
(18) Walking time to school (minutes)
(19) Time Wang Ming leaves home (minutes past 7)
(20) What he does after homework before sleeping
Section F — Grid Completion: Family Values / 家庭觀念
[Scene: Four young people (A, B, C, D) share their views on family values. Short statements, each approx. 30 seconds. Mandarin.]

說話人A(趙梅):我覺得家人之間最重要的是互相尊重。每個人都有不同的想法,但是我們要學會接受不同的意見。

說話人B(劉強):我認為溝通是最重要的。如果有什麼問題,就應該好好談一談,不要把事情憋在心裡。

說話人C(陳靜):對我來說,一起吃飯是家庭生活最重要的部分。不管多忙,我們家每天晚上都一起吃飯,這個習慣我非常珍視。

說話人D(黃凱):我覺得家人應該互相支持,特別是在困難的時候。我去年考試考得不好,是爸爸媽媽一直鼓勵我,讓我重新振作起來。

Q21–24[4 marks]

Which speaker (A, B, C or D) mentions each of the following? Write the correct letter.

StatementSpeaker (A/B/C/D)
(21) The importance of talking through problems
(22) Being supported during a difficult time
(23) Accepting different opinions
(24) A daily family mealtime tradition
Section G — Extended Response (Higher Tier)
[Scene: A young man (程遠) gives a detailed account of his relationship with his parents and his views on independence. Mandarin monologue, approx. 180 words.]

程遠:我和父母的關係比較複雜。他們非常愛我,這一點我完全理解。但是有時候,他們對我管得太嚴了,讓我覺得很沒有自由。比如說,他們規定我每天晚上十點之前必須回家,週末不能出去太晚。我知道這是因為他們擔心我的安全,但是我已經十七歲了,我希望他們能給我多一點信任。

另一方面,我也明白父母的辛苦。爸爸每天工作到很晚,媽媽除了工作還要照顧家裡的事情,他們付出了很多。所以即使有時候我不喜歡他們的決定,我也會盡量理解他們的苦衷。

我覺得,隨著我的成長,父母和我之間的關係也應該慢慢改變。我希望將來我們能成為真正的朋友,可以互相分享心裡的想法,而不只是父母和孩子的關係。

Q25a[2 marks]

Give TWO rules Cheng Yuan's parents have set for him.

Q25b[2 marks]

Cheng Yuan shows understanding towards his parents. Give TWO reasons why he thinks their lives are hard.

Q25c[2 marks]

What kind of relationship does Cheng Yuan hope to have with his parents in the future? Give TWO details.

Total for Paper 1: _____ / 50

Paper 2 — Speaking / 口試

⏱ 10–12 minutes 📝 Total: 60 marks Higher Tier
考試前注意事項 Instructions:
  • 考試前有 12 分鐘準備時間(可作筆記,但筆記不可帶入考場)。
  • 三個 Tasks 按順序進行,由考官主持。
  • Task 1 相片討論:先描述相片,然後回答考官的五條問題。
  • Task 2 角色扮演:按情境卡指示進行,須主動提問一條問題(?號)。
  • Task 3 普通對話:圍繞兩個話題自由作答。
Task 1 — Photo Card Discussion / 相片卡討論  [約3分鐘 · 30 marks]
📷 [相片描述:一個中國家庭在客廳一起吃晚飯。飯桌上有多道菜,爺爺奶奶坐在主位,父母和兩個孩子圍坐一起,大家面帶笑容。背景可見中式裝飾。]

Photo: A Chinese family having dinner together in the living room. Multiple dishes on the table, grandparents seated at the head, parents and two children sitting around, everyone smiling. Chinese décor visible in the background.

Candidate instruction: Look at the photo and be ready to describe it and answer the examiner's questions.

考官問題 Examiner Questions(廣東話):

  • Q1:你喺相片中見到咩?請描述一下。(描述相片)
  • Q2:你覺得呢個家庭嘅感情點樣?點解你噉認為?
  • Q3:你自己嘅家庭喺一齊食飯嘅時候通常講啲咩?
  • Q4:你認為家庭聚餐對青少年有咩好處?
  • Q5:家庭關係對你嚟講有幾重要?點解?
Task 2 — Role Play / 角色扮演  [約3分鐘 · 15 marks]

情境說明 Scenario:

你正在同你朋友阿雯計劃下個週末嘅活動。你想邀請佢同你一齊去做某啲事情。考官扮演阿雯,你係學生自己。

You are planning activities for next weekend with your friend, Ah Man. You want to invite her to do something with you. The examiner plays Ah Man, you are yourself.

你需要做到以下五點 You must cover these five points:

  • 介紹你想去嘅地方(日本餐廳)。
  • 解釋你點解想去嗰個地方。
  • 建議一個合適嘅時間同交通方式。
  • 提及你家人對呢個地方嘅意見。
  • 主動問阿雯佢喺週末有冇其他計劃。(?)

注意:帶「?」的一項必須由你主動發問,考官不會提示。

Task 3 — General Conversation / 普通對話  [約6分鐘 · 15 marks]

本次對話圍繞以下兩個話題,每個話題各約3分鐘。

話題一:個人身份與性格

  • Q1:你可唔可以介紹一下自己?你係個點樣嘅人?
  • Q2:你有冇啲特別嘅興趣或者愛好?呢啲興趣點樣影響咗你?
  • Q3:你覺得家人同朋友之中,邊個對你影響最大?點解?
  • Q4:你認為一個人嘅性格係天生嘅,定係受環境影響嘅?
  • Q5:長大咗之後,你希望自己係個點樣嘅人?

話題二:家庭與日常生活

  • Q1:你屋企有幾多人?你同佢哋嘅關係點樣?
  • Q2:你屋企典型嘅一日係點㗎?你有冇固定嘅例行活動?
  • Q3:你同家人之間有冇試過唔同意見或者爭執?你點處理㗎?
  • Q4:你認為家庭對青少年成長有幾重要?可唔可以舉例說明?
  • Q5:你希望自己將來嘅家庭係點樣嘅?

Paper 3 — Reading / 閱讀

⏱ 1 hour 📝 Total: 60 marks Higher Tier
Instructions:
  • There are TWO sections in this paper: Section A and Section B.
  • Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in English unless stated otherwise.
  • Section B requires you to translate a passage from Chinese into English.
Section A — Reading Comprehension

Text 1 — 我的家庭(記敘文)

我叫鄭志遠,今年十六歲,是香港一所中學的學生。我的家庭是一個普通的香港家庭,家裡有爸爸、媽媽、外婆和我,一共四個人。

爸爸是一位會計師,工作非常忙碌。他每天早上七點半出門,晚上有時要到八九點才回家。雖然爸爸工作很忙,但是每個週末他都會抽時間陪我和媽媽出去吃飯或者看電影。我覺得爸爸是個很有責任感的人。

媽媽在一家醫院做護士,工作很辛苦,有時候還要上夜班。她非常關心我的學習,每天都會問我學校的情況。媽媽的廚藝很好,她做的紅燒肉是我最喜歡的菜。

外婆今年七十八歲,和我們住在一起。她身體不太好,需要媽媽照顧。但是外婆非常慈祥,她常常給我講以前的故事,讓我明白珍惜現在的生活有多重要。我很愛外婆,也很崇拜她的堅強。

我們家雖然不富裕,但是家裡充滿了愛。我相信,有家人的地方就是最溫暖的地方。

Q1[4 marks]

Are these statements True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG)?

StatementT / F / NG
(a) Zheng Zhiyuan's father works as a doctor.
(b) The father always comes home before 8pm.
(c) The mother sometimes works night shifts.
(d) The grandmother lives in her own flat nearby.
Q2[2 marks]

What does Zheng Zhiyuan learn from his grandmother's stories? Give TWO details.

Q3[1 mark]

What is Zheng Zhiyuan's favourite dish that his mother cooks?

Text 2 — 我的興趣愛好(說明文)

我叫梁思敏,今年十五歲。我從小就對音樂非常感興趣。六歲開始學鋼琴,現在已經考到了英國皇家音樂學院的八級。除了練琴以外,我每週還參加學校的合唱團,和同學們一起排練,準備參加全港學生音樂節。

除了音樂,我也非常喜歡閱讀。我最喜歡看歷史小說,因為我可以從中了解不同時代的人們是怎樣生活的。我每個月至少讀兩本書,我的書架上現在已經有超過一百本書了。

我的爸爸是個攝影師,他常常帶我去不同的地方拍照。漸漸地,我也愛上了攝影。我用手機拍了很多照片,記錄生活中美好的瞬間。我覺得攝影和音樂一樣,都是表達情感的方式。

這些興趣不但讓我的生活更加豐富,也讓我學會了堅持和耐心。特別是學鋼琴,有時候一首曲子要練習幾百次才能彈好,這讓我明白了,任何事情只要努力,都能夠做好。

我希望將來能夠成為一名音樂老師,把音樂的美好傳遞給更多的年輕人。

Q4[1 mark]

At what age did Liang Simin start learning piano?

A — Four
B — Six
C — Eight
Q5[1 mark]

Why does Liang Simin enjoy reading historical novels?

Q6[2 marks]

According to the text, what TWO life lessons has Liang Simin learned from her hobbies?

Q7[1 mark]

Who introduced Liang Simin to photography?

Q8[2 marks]

Complete the grid about Liang Simin.

CategoryDetail
Piano exam level achieved
Number of books she reads per month

Text 3 — 社交媒體帖文

以下是「小紅書」(一個內地社交媒體平台)上一篇關於家庭生活的帖文。

用戶名:@陽光少女_Venus

今天是爸媽結婚二十週年紀念日!🎉 我和弟弟偷偷地幫他們準備了一個驚喜晚餐,煮了他們最喜歡吃的菜——番茄炒蛋、紅燒魚和蒜蓉炒青菜。

其實一開始我根本不會煮飯,把番茄切得太細,番茄汁流到了桌子上,弟弟笑到停不了!後來我們打電話給外婆問怎麼做,她教了我們詳細的步驟。最後做出來的菜雖然賣相不太好看,但媽媽說味道很好!

爸爸感動得差點流淚,他說這是他二十年來收到的最好禮物。媽媽說,她從來沒想到孩子會幫她準備這樣的驚喜。

看到他們開心的樣子,我覺得好幸福。我明白了,愛不需要花很多錢,只要用心,就能讓家人感到溫暖。

謝謝爸媽二十年來為我們的付出,我們愛你們!❤️

Q9[3 marks]

List THREE dishes that Venus and her brother prepared for the anniversary dinner.

Q10[1 mark]

Why did Venus phone her grandmother?

Q11[1 mark]

How did the father react when he saw what the children had prepared?

A — He laughed loudly.
B — He was nearly moved to tears.
C — He was surprised and left the room.
Q12[2 marks]

What lesson does Venus say she learned from this experience? Give TWO details.

Section B — Translation into English
Q13[10 marks]

Translate the following passage into English.

我的媽媽是一位小學老師,她在學校工作了二十多年。她非常熱愛自己的工作,每天都帶著笑臉去上班。媽媽說,看著學生們慢慢地學會知識,是她最快樂的事。雖然她的工資不算很高,但是她從來沒有後悔選擇了這份職業。我非常佩服她,希望自己將來也能像她一樣,做一份有意義的工作,對社會有所貢獻。

Total for Paper 3: _____ / 60

Paper 4 — Writing / 寫作

⏱ 1 hour 40 minutes 📝 Total: 60 marks Higher Tier
Instructions:
  • Answer ALL tasks. Write in Chinese characters (Traditional or Simplified accepted).
  • Task 1: approximately 20–30 characters. Task 2A & 2B: approximately 75 characters each.
  • Task 3: approximately 200–250 characters. Task 4: approximately 160 characters.
  • You must address ALL bullet points in each task.
Task 1 — Short Message / 短訊息  [5 marks]  |  ~20–30 characters

You have received the following message from your Chinese friend:

「我們班下個星期要做一個關於家庭的介紹,你可以告訴我你家裡有幾多人嗎?」

Write a short message in Chinese. You should:

  • State how many people are in your family.
  • Name one family member and their role/relationship.
Task 2A — Short Essay / 短文  [15 marks]  |  ~75 characters

Your school magazine is collecting articles about family life. Write a short article about your daily routine. You should mention:

  • • 你每天通常幾點起床,如何開始一天。
  • • 你放學後的活動或習慣。
  • • 你和家人在晚上通常做些什麼。
Task 2B — Short Essay / 短文  [15 marks]  |  ~75 characters

Write about your eating habits. You should mention:

  • • 你平日最喜歡吃什麼食物,為什麼。
  • • 你的家人對飲食有什麼特別的看法或習慣。
  • • 你覺得健康飲食對你來說有多重要。
Task 3 — Discursive Essay / 議論文  [25 marks]  |  ~200–250 characters

You are writing an essay for a Chinese writing competition. The title is:

「家庭對青少年成長最重要」——你同意這個說法嗎?

Write a discursive essay. You should include:

  • • 你的個人立場(同意或不同意,或兩者都考慮)。
  • • 家庭如何影響青少年的性格和價值觀。
  • • 學校或朋友對青少年成長的作用。
  • • 一個具體的例子或個人經歷支持你的觀點。
  • • 你的結論和對家庭教育的建議。
Task 4 — Formal Letter / 正式書信  [25 marks]  |  ~160 characters

You are writing a letter to your Chinese pen friend (筆友) to introduce yourself and your family. Write approximately 160 characters. You should include:

  • • 自我介紹(姓名、年齡、就讀學校及年級)。
  • • 描述你的家庭成員及你們的關係。
  • • 介紹你日常生活的一個特色或傳統。
  • • 說明你的興趣愛好及它對你家庭生活的影響。
  • • 詢問對方的家庭情況並表示期待回信。

Remember to use an appropriate letter format: greeting (親愛的筆友:) and sign-off (祝好,[你的名字]).

Total for Paper 4: _____ / 60

Marking Scheme / 評分準則

Internal Use Only Edexcel 1CN0 Higher Tier — Mock Paper 1

Paper 1 — Listening Answers

QAcceptable Answer(s)MarksNotes / Reject
Q1Midnight / 12 o'clock (at night)1Reject: "late" alone; must give time
Q2A glass/cup of milk1Accept "just milk"; reject "nothing"
Q36:30 (am)1Must be specific time
Q4Clean/tidy (her/the) room1Accept "do housework" if room mentioned
Q5C — Five1
Q6B — 721
Q7① Goes to the park to do Tai Chi / ② Comes back and makes breakfast21 mark each; accept either order
Q8① Life in the past was very hard/difficult / ② People worked hard so life is better now21 mark each; award 1 if only general "learned about history"
Q9B — Fried food1
Q10Twice a week1Reject "not much" alone
Q11① It looks beautiful (visually appealing) / ② It tastes fresh and delicious21 mark each
Q12They can chat / share things with each other / (family) feelings/bonds become stronger1Any one valid point
Q13 (grid)Personality: introverted/shy · Hobbies: reading + chess · Sport: swimming31 mark each cell; accept "quiet" for introverted
Q14Engineer (designing buildings/bridges)1Accept "engineer"; reject "architect" alone unless context clear
Q15① Likes being with children / ② Thinks education is very important / ③ Influenced by her father (who is a teacher)2Any two; 1 mark each
Q16Doctor / 醫生1Accept Chinese character answer
Q177 (year 7) / 第七年級1Must be specific year
Q1815 (minutes)1
Q1915 (minutes past 7 / 7:15)1Accept "7:15"
Q20Watch TV / television1Accept "watch shows/programmes"
Q21B1
Q22D1
Q23A1
Q24C1
Q25a① Must be home by 10pm / ② Cannot go out too late at weekends21 mark each
Q25b① Father works very late every day / ② Mother works AND looks after the household21 mark each
Q25c① Be real friends (not just parent-child) / ② Share innermost thoughts/feelings with each other21 mark each

Paper 2 — Speaking Assessment Criteria

口試按三個範疇評分,每個範疇最高 20分,合共 60分

Mark RangeCommunication(溝通)Range & Accuracy(詞彙範圍及準確性)Pronunciation(發音)
17–20
Band 5
Communicates all information clearly; responds spontaneously; sustains conversation confidently. Wide range of vocabulary and structures; very few errors; attempts complex sentences. Consistently clear; accent may be present but does not impede understanding.
13–16
Band 4
Communicates most information; occasional hesitation; generally fluent. Good range; some errors in complex structures but meaning clear. Generally clear; occasional mispronunciation does not obscure meaning.
9–12
Band 3
Communicates key information; some gaps; needs support from examiner. Limited range; errors sometimes obscure meaning; mainly simple structures. Some unclear sounds; occasional interference with understanding.
5–8
Band 2
Limited communication; relies heavily on examiner prompting; frequent gaps. Very limited range; frequent errors; heavy reliance on memorised phrases. Frequently unclear; impedes understanding.
1–4
Band 1
Very limited; mostly single words; task barely attempted. Minimal vocabulary; errors throughout. Very difficult to understand.

Task 1 — Model Photo Description (Band 5 示範):

相片入面有一個中國家庭,佢哋喺客廳一齊食晚飯。飯桌上有好多菜,包括魚同蔬菜。爺爺奶奶坐喺主位,爸爸媽媽同兩個小朋友圍坐一齊。大家面帶笑容,感覺好開心溫馨。我覺得呢個家庭感情非常深厚,三代同堂係中國文化嘅傳統。」

Task 2 — Role Play Model Response (示範要點):

① 介紹地點:「我想去旺角嗰間日本餐廳,佢哋嘅壽司好出名。」
② 解釋原因:「因為我非常喜歡日本食物,而且價錢唔係好貴。」
③ 時間交通:「我建議星期六下午兩點出發,搭地鐵去,大概半小時到。」
④ 家人意見:「我爸媽都好鍾意嗰間餐廳,成日話食物新鮮。」
⑤ 主動發問(?):「阿雯,你下個週末有冇其他計劃?」(必須主動提問)

Task 3 — Model Answers (General Conversation 示範要點):

話題一,Q1(示範):「我係個比較內斂嘅人,唔係好鍾意喺大庭廣眾面前講嘢。但係我做嘢好認真投入,有咩目標我都會盡力去完成。」

話題二,Q4(示範):「我覺得家庭對青少年成長非常重要,因為家人係我哋最親近嘅人,佢哋嘅言行舉止直接影響我哋嘅價值觀同性格。好似我爸爸,佢好勤力,令我明白努力工作嘅重要性。當然,學校同朋友都有影響,但始終家庭係根基。」

Paper 3 — Reading Answers

QAcceptable Answer(s)MarksNotes
Q1aF — False (He is an accountant / 會計師)1
Q1bF — False (Sometimes comes home at 8 or 9pm)1
Q1cT — True1
Q1dF — False (Lives with them)1
Q2① Stories about the past / ② How important it is to cherish present life21 mark each
Q3Red-braised pork / Hong shao rou1Accept phonetic approximation; reject "pork" alone
Q4B — Six1
Q5To learn how people lived in different historical periods/eras1
Q6① Perseverance / persistence / ② Patience21 mark each
Q7Her father (who is a photographer)1
Q8 (grid)Piano: Grade 8 (ABRSM) · Books per month: at least 221 mark each
Q9① Tomato and egg stir-fry / ② Red-braised fish / ③ Garlic stir-fried green vegetables31 mark each; accept reasonable description
Q10To ask how to cook (the dishes) / for detailed cooking instructions1
Q11B — He was nearly moved to tears1
Q12① Love doesn't need to cost a lot of money / ② As long as you put in effort/heart, you can make family feel warm/loved21 mark each

Q13 — Translation Model Answer & Mark Scheme [10 marks]:

Source text: 我的媽媽是一位小學老師,她在學校工作了二十多年。她非常熱愛自己的工作,每天都帶著笑臉去上班。媽媽說,看著學生們慢慢地學會知識,是她最快樂的事。雖然她的工資不算很高,但是她從來沒有後悔選擇了這份職業。我非常佩服她,希望自己將來也能像她一樣,做一份有意義的工作,對社會有所貢獻。
My mother is a primary school teacher; she has worked at school for more than twenty years. She loves her work very much and goes to work with a smile on her face every day. My mother says that watching students gradually learn and acquire knowledge is the thing that makes her happiest. Although her salary is not particularly high, she has never regretted choosing this profession. I admire her greatly and hope that in the future I can be like her — doing meaningful work that contributes to society.

Marking: Award 1 mark per highlighted phrase (10 key translation points). Deduct mark if key meaning is distorted. Accept varied phrasing if meaning preserved.

Paper 4 — Writing Assessment Bands

Task 1 (5 marks) — Holistic mark for communication of required content:

MarksDescriptor
5All content points clearly communicated; accurate Chinese; appropriate length.
3–4Most content communicated; minor errors; slightly under/over length.
1–2Limited content; significant errors; meaning partly unclear.
0Nothing worthy of credit.

Task 2A & 2B (15 marks each) — Marked on: Content (5) + Range & Accuracy (5) + Structure/Coherence (5):

MarksContentRange & AccuracyStructure
13–15All 3 bullet points fully addressed; relevant detail.Wide vocab; very few errors; varied structures.Well-organised; logical flow; appropriate register.
10–12All 3 points addressed; some detail.Good vocab; occasional errors; some variety.Generally clear structure.
7–9At least 2 points addressed.Limited variety; errors sometimes impede meaning.Basic structure; some linking words.
4–61–2 points partly addressed.Very limited; frequent errors.Little structure; difficult to follow.
1–3Minimal; task barely attempted.Errors throughout.No discernible structure.

Task 3 — Discursive Essay (25 marks): Content (10) + Language (15):

Mark RangeContent (10)Language (15)
22–25All 5 bullet points addressed; clear stance; well-supported argument; relevant example.Sophisticated vocabulary; complex structures; very few errors; excellent cohesion.
17–214–5 bullet points; clear opinion; generally well-supported.Good range; some complex structures; occasional errors.
12–163–4 bullet points; opinion present; some support.Adequate range; errors present; mainly simple structures.
7–112–3 bullet points; opinion unclear.Limited range; frequent errors; meaning sometimes unclear.
1–61–2 bullet points; task barely attempted.Minimal vocabulary; errors throughout.

Task 3 — Band 5 Model Answer(示範全文):

我認為家庭對青少年成長固然重要,但我並不認同「最重要」這個說法,因為學校和朋友同樣扮演著不可忽視的角色。

毫無疑問,家庭是人生中最早接觸的環境。父母的言行舉止和家庭的價值觀,直接塑造了子女的性格。以我自己為例,爸爸做事嚴謹認真,令我從小養成了認真負責的態度;媽媽則溫柔體貼,教我懂得關心他人。

然而,青少年在學校與同伴互動的過程中,也學到了合作精神競爭意識獨立解決問題的能力,這些是家庭難以完全提供的。同學之間的友情和互相鼓勵,有時更能幫助青少年度過成長中的困難。

因此,我認為家庭、學校和朋友應相輔相成,共同支持青少年的健康成長。家庭教育固然是根基,但不應忽視其他環境的影響。建議家長多與子女溝通,同時給予足夠空間讓他們在不同環境中學習成長。(約240字)

Task 4 — Band 5 Model Formal Letter(示範全文):

親愛的筆友:

你好!我叫陳美玲,今年十六歲,就讀香港一所中學的中四年級。很高興能夠成為你的筆友!

我家有四個人:爸爸、媽媽、弟弟和我。爸爸是工程師,媽媽是護士,弟弟比我小兩歲。我們感情很好,每逢週末都會一起去郊外行山,這是我們家的傳統活動

我最大的興趣是彈鋼琴,每天練習大約一小時。音樂讓我在繁忙的學業中放鬆心情,爸媽也很支持我。

你的家庭是怎樣的?你有兄弟姊妹嗎?期待你的回信!

祝好,
陳美玲(約160字)

Task 4 Band Descriptors (25 marks) — same band table as Task 3. Additional criteria: formal letter conventions (greeting, sign-off, appropriate register) carry up to 3 marks within Language band.

Total Marks Summary:
Paper 1 Listening: / 50  |  Paper 2 Speaking: / 60  |  Paper 3 Reading: / 60  |  Paper 4 Writing: / 60
Combined Total: / 230 (scaled per Edexcel grade boundaries — refer to official mark scheme for grade thresholds)