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GCSE
CHINESE (MANDARIN)
Higher Tier Paper 4 Writing
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Friday 26 May 2023 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
You will need no other materials.
Instructions Question Mark
You must not use a dictionary.
1
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 2
You must answer three questions.
You must answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2. Do not answer both 3
of these questions.
You must answer either Question 2.1 or Question 2.2. Do not answer both TOTAL
of these questions.
You must answer Question 3.
Answer all questions in Chinese characters.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each
page or on blank pages.
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the
question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
In order to score the highest marks for Question 1.1/Question 1.2, you must write something about
each bullet point. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions.
In order to score the highest marks for Question 2.1/Question 2.2, you must write something about
both bullet points. You must use a variety of vocabulary and structures and include your opinions
and reasons.
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Do not write
outside the
box
Answer either Question 1.1 or Question 1.2.
You must not answer both of these questions.
Either
0 1 . 1 Write an email to your Chinese e-pal about a celebration that you went to recently.
Mention:
what the celebration was for
what you did at the celebration
your views about the celebration
what you plan to do for your birthday next year.
Write approximately 75 Chinese characters. Respond to every bullet point.
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