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2008 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E

E X A M I N AT I O N

Japanese Continuers

General Instructions

• Reading time – 10 minutes

• Working time – 2 hours and 50 minutes

• Write using black or blue pen

• Monolingual and/or bilingual print dictionaries may be used

• Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page

Total marks – 80

Section I Pages 2–5

25 marks

• Attempt Questions 1–8

• This section should take approximately 30 minutes

Section II Pages 9–14

40 marks

This section has two parts, Part A and Part B

• Allow about 1 hour and 20 minutes for this section

Part A – 25 marks

• Attempt Questions 9–10

Part B – 15 marks

• Attempt Question 11

Section III Page 15

15 marks

• Attempt Questions 12–13

• Allow about 1 hour for this section

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Section I — Listening and Responding

25 marks Attempt Questions 1–8 This section should take approximately 30 minutes

You will hear EIGHT texts. Each text will be read twice. The question for each text will be read once before the first reading of the text. There will be a pause after the first reading in which you may make notes. However, you may make notes at any time. You will be given adequate time after the second reading to complete your answer. Answer the questions in ENGLISH in the spaces provided. In the case of multiple-choice questions, tick the box that corresponds to the correct response. You may proceed to Section II as soon as you have finished Question 8.

In your answers you will be assessed on how well you demonstrate:

analysing information

capacity to convey the information accurately and appropriately

� capacity to understand general and specific aspects of texts by identifying and

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Marks

2

3

Candidate’s Notes Question 1 (2 marks)

What are Taka and Kyoko talking about?

Question 2 (3 marks)

Why was it difficult to get to the art gallery?

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Question 3 (3 marks)

Write the note, in ENGLISH, that Jiroo leaves for Isabella, his host sister.

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Dear Isabella,

Question 4 (3 marks)

Why is Mariko’s grandfather disappointed in her?

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Question 5 (1 mark)

Where would you hear this announcement?

(A) On a train

(B) At a hospital

(C) In a movie cinema

(D) In a department store

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4

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Question 6 (4 marks)

Why is Mrs Suzuki being interviewed?

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Question 7 (4 marks)

How effective is Yoshi’s argument? Justify your response with reference to the text.

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Question 8 (5 marks)

To what extent is Mr Tanaka a good choice to speak at this assembly?

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Candidate’s Notes

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2008 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

Japanese Continuers

Section II — Reading and Responding 40 marks Allow about 1 hour and 20 minutes for this section

Part A – 25 marks Attempt Questions 9–10

Read both texts, then answer the corresponding questions in ENGLISH in the Section II Part A Answer Booklet.

In your answers you will be assessed on how well you demonstrate:

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capacity to understand general and/or specific aspects of texts, through, for example, summarising or evaluating

capacity to convey the information accurately and appropriately

Question 9 (9 marks)

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Question 10 (16 marks)

Vocabulary scene

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Question 10 (continued)

Vocabulary to go out with / be in a relationship with

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Section II (continued)

Part B – 15 marks Attempt Question 11

Answer the question in a Japanese Writing Booklet. Extra Japanese Writing Booklets are available.

In your answer you will be assessed on how well you demonstrate:

� capacity to understand general and specific aspects of a text by identifying, analysing and responding to information

� relevance of ideas, information or opinions

� accuracy of vocabulary and sentence structures

� variety of vocabulary and sentence structures

Question 11 (15 marks)

Answer the following question by writing 300–400 ji in JAPANESE.

You have received the following form. Write a suitable email response, addressing the needs expressed in the form.

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Section III — Writing in Japanese

15 marks Attempt Questions 12–13 Allow about 1 hour for this section

Answer each question in a SEPARATE Japanese Writing Booklet. Extra Japanese Writing Booklets are available.

In your answers you will be assessed on how well you demonstrate:

� relevance of the treatment of ideas, information or opinions

� accuracy of vocabulary and sentence structures

� variety of vocabulary and sentence structures

� capacity to structure and sequence responses

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9

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Question 12 (6 marks)

Answer ONE of the following questions. Write 200–300 ji in JAPANESE.

(a) You are an exchange student in Japan. Write a description of your favourite teacher at your host school for the yearbook. Include the qualities you most admire about him/her.

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(b) Your Japanese sister school is researching the leisure activities of young people around the world and has asked your school to contribute. Write a description of ONE leisure activity you do and the reasons you enjoy it.

Question 13 (9 marks)

Answer ONE of the following questions. Write 200–300 ji in JAPANESE.

(a) Write an article for your school’s website in which you persuade Japanese school students that your school is a good school to visit on exchange.

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(b) You plan to revisit Japan after the HSC. Write a letter to your previous host brother/sister, persuading him/her to take time off from work to travel with you in Japan.

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Centre Number

Student Number

2008 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E

E X A M I N AT I O N

Japanese Continuers Section II Part A Answer Booklet

Instructions

• Answer Questions 9–10 in this answer booklet

• Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of this page

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Section II — Reading and Responding

Part A – 25 marks Attempt Questions 9–10

Read the texts on pages 10–13 of the question paper, then answer the corresponding questions in ENGLISH in the spaces provided.

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Question 9 (9 marks)

(a) What type of weather is Ella experiencing in Tokyo?

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Question 9 (continued)

(c) How likely is Ella to buy the new umbrella? Support your answer with details from the text.

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Question 10 (16 marks)

(a) Where does this conversation take place?

(b) Why has Naoko arranged to meet Kenji?

(c) Why is Naoko unhappy at work?

(d) What clues are there that Kenji has a girlfriend?

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Question 10 (continued)

(e) ‘I could not tell you before. However, I think I have to tell you now.’

Explain why Kenji makes BOTH statements.

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2008 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E

E X A M I N AT I O N

Japanese Continuers (Section I — Listening and Responding)

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