Korean assessment report: 2015 Senior External Examination

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1 Statistics Year Number of candidates Level of achievement VHA HA SA LA VLA Oral examination Candidates were required to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in using spoken. The oral examination consists of two sections: Conversation and Discussion. All candidates were individually assessed by a marker either in person or by telephone. Conversation The majority of candidates were able to carry out a general conversation about their personal world, e.g. school, home, family, friends, interests, dreams and goals. To achieve a better result, candidates should speak clearly in full sentences and proactively participate in the conversation. The use of loan words, such as computer and television, is permitted. However, English words used while speaking in contributed negatively to the overall speaking results for many candidates. Discussion For the detailed study, candidates discussed a subtopic of their choice selected from the syllabus. While some candidates had prepared for this part of the assessment, many had not. In those cases, markers randomly chose a topic for discussion and candidates were given 30 seconds to prepare. To achieve a better result, candidates should explore aspects of the language as well as the culture of -speaking communities. They should also make reference to the texts studied to justify their opinions and decisions. In addition, candidates should take their discussion further than just describing or explaining a topic. Candidates can also expect questions from the marker to ensure that various language features are assessed

All candidates were individually assessed by a marker either in person or by telephone.

2 Although the absence of visual aids did not affect any results, the use of objects such as photographs, diagrams, pictures and maps tended to improve the effectiveness of candidates discussions. Notes and cue cards were not permitted. Written examination Listening Suggested responses Task 1 (Responses in ) 이 글의 주제를 쓰고, 주제에 대한 김진실 교수의 생각을 설명하세요. Identify the main issue discussed in the text and explain what Professor Kim thinks of the issue. 김진실 교수는 잘 못 알고 있는 다이어트 상식과 이에 따른 부작용은 오히려 체중관리에 실패하는 요인이 되고, 신체적, 정신적인 건강은 물론 사회생활에도 부정적인 영향을 미친다고 생각합니다. 김진실 교수가 본인의 의견이 타당하는 것을 얼마나 효과적으로 증명했는지 본문에 주어진 예를 바탕으로 답하세요. How successfully does Professor Kim justify her point of view? Provide examples from the text to support your response. 김진실 교수는 세가지 예를 들어 다이어트 실패의 원인과 결과를 설명했으며, 이를 통하여 본인 의견의 타당성을 매우 효과적으로 증명했습니다. 첫번째 예로, 저열량 음식을 마음 놓고 많이 섭취해서 오히려 과식을 하게 되는 상황, 두번째 예로, 체중계를 끼고 살며 체중에 대한 강박증에 시달리며 식사를 거르거나 억지로 구토를 하는 등 좋지 않은 식습관에 의한 거식증, 폭식증 때문에 신체와 정신건강은 물론 사회생활에도 해를 끼치는 점, 마지막으로 너무나 많은 다이어트 정보에 의존하며 매 순간 다이어트에 대한 집착을 하는 점 입니다. Most candidates responded to adequately. For, a number of candidates did not state how successfully Professor Kim justifies her point of view, although they identified the three examples from the text. Candidates needed to read each part of the question carefully and address them specifically in order to improve their results. Page 2 of 6

Identify the main issue discussed in the text and explain what Professor Kim thinks of the issue.

3 Task 2 (Responses in ) 이 기사가 제시하는 문제점은 무엇입니까? What is the problem discussed in the text? 매년 버려지는 애완동물의 수는 증가하나 공공기관의 수용능력에는 한계가 있어서 잘 살 수 있음에도 불구하고 안락사 시켜야하는 동물의 수가 훨씬 많은 것 입니다. 이 문제를 해결하기 위해서 어떤 전략이 제시되었습니까? What is the strategy being proposed to solve the problem? 버려진 동물을 입양을 통해 새 주인, 새 가정을 찾아주는 것이 가장 현실적인 방안으로 제시되었습니다. Question 3 이 전략이 성공할 수 있는 이유를 설명하세요. Why might this strategy be successful? 유기 동물에 대한 사람들의 관심이 높아지며 문제의식 역시 확산될 것이기 때문입니다. 또한 입양을 통해 이 문제를 해결하고자 공공기관의 주관으로 공식 행사를 열고, 유기 동물을 향한 부정적인 시선을 긍정적으로 변하게 하는 계기가 될 것이기 때문에 이 전략은 성공 할 가능성이 큽니다. Most candidates responded adequately to and 2 in this task. To achieve a better result, candidates analysis and evaluation in Question 3 should have been justified using information provided in the text. Candidates also needed to check spelling and grammatical errors and sentence structures. Task 3 (Responses in English) What are the two people in the dialogue proposing to do, and why? They are going to make a class presentation on mobile phone waste to inform their classmates about the serious implications for the environment and natural resources. How do they plan to be as effective as possible? By: clearly identifying the seriousness of the problem using statistics from Statistics Korea using official data published in newspapers etc. providing detailed solutions based on current practices, such as celebrities who donate their old mobile phones to be used as CCTV using a multimedia presentation to inform their audience and make it more interesting. Page 3 of 6

Why might this strategy be successful? 유기 동물에 대한 사람들의 관심이 높아지며 문제의식 역시 확산될 것이기 때문입니다. 또한 입양을 통해 이 문제를 해결하고자 공공기관의 주관으로 공식 행사를 열고, 유기 동물을 향한 부정적인 시선을 긍정적으로 변하게 하는 계기가 될 것이기 때문에 이 전략은 성공 할 가능성이 큽니다.

4 Question 3 How successful do you think they will be? Justify your response. Their presentation will be very successful because it is planned logically and coherently. The analysis and discussion is well supported with reliable resources, and the use of a multimedia presentation maximises the audiovisual effect for the audience. Most candidates responded adequately to of this task. However, a number of candidates did not include the essential information and important details from the text in their responses to Questions 2 and 3. Overall comments for Listening To achieve a better result, candidates need to carefully read the questions in order to accurately address them in their responses. While it is important to gather essential information and details from the Listening texts, it is also important to identify subtleties as direct translation does not provide evidence of in-depth understanding. Candidates also need to improve their levels of English literacy to effectively respond to the questions. Reading Suggested responses Task 1 (Responses in ) 화자가 이 글을 쓴 이유를 설명하세요. Explain the purpose of this text. 다른 사람들을 위해서 평생 헌신하고 봉사하며 살아 온 장기려 박사의 삶을 소개하고, 화자가 받을 감동을 나누기 위해서 입니다. 사람들이 장기려 박사에게 지어 준 두개의 별명을 비교 대조하고 적절한 표현인지 설명하세요. Compare and contrast the two nicknames. Are they appropriate? Justify your response. 많은 사람들은 장기려 박사에게 바보의사라는 별명을 지어줬습니다. 그 이유는 장기려 박사가 실속을 차리지 않고 무료로 환자들을 치료해 준 점은 물질만능주의가 만연한 요즘 세상에서는 바보스럽게 보일 수 있기 때문 입니다. 반면에, 화자는 장기려 박사에세 국보의사라는 별명을 지어주며 그가 의사로서 부를 좇기 보다는 환자의 생명을 더욱 소중히 여기는 마음과 행동을 함으로서 각박한 요즘 세상에 보기 드문 유일무이한 의사임을 부각시켰습니다. 둘 다 적절한 표현이지만, 화자가 지어 준 국보의사라는 별명이 장기려 박사의 뜻을 더 잘 전달하는 것 같습니다. Page 4 of 6

Most candidates responded adequately to of this task.

5 Most candidates responded adequately to. In response to, many candidates explained what each nickname means but failed to discuss the appropriateness of the nicknames. For a better result, candidates should address the questions clearly and justify their responses using the information provided in the text. Task 2 (Responses in English) Identify the intended audience and the purpose of the text. The intended audience is any lovers of K-pop living in or visiting Korea. The purpose of the text is to invite them to a regular social meeting to share, experience and enjoy K-pop as well as other activities. How has the writer tried to ensure that the text will achieve its purpose? By providing information about the time and venue on Facebook, a popular social network. By providing details of the meeting to encourage attendance, including: K-pop dancing and singing affordable and simple entry requirements seasonal activities current members and their origins the availability of language assistance easily accessible photos and videos of the K-pop performances. By using inviting and friendly language features. Most candidates responded well to. For, a number of candidates identified the specific information provided in the text but did not discuss the language features that hugely affected the text s tone. To achieve a better result in questions that require evaluating a text, candidates should analyse the language features and tone the writer uses. Task 3 (Responses in English) What is the problem the writer discusses? Use information from the text to explain your response. The writer suggests that children who have had the opportunity to self-determine tend to grow up and live a happier life than those who haven t. However, modern parents counteract their children s decision-making abilities due to their busy lifestyles. For example, they wake their children up, spoonfeed them, dress them, rush them to tutoring, monitor and check their homework, and even make sure they clean their teeth and put their pyjamas on. This doesn t allow children to make decisions for themselves and will negatively influence them later in life. Page 5 of 6

Task 2 (Responses in English) Identify the intended audience and the purpose of the text. The intended audience is any lovers of K-pop living in or visiting Korea.

6 What solution does the writer suggest? How effectively is it justified? Parents should change their parenting styles and give their children the opportunity to selfdetermine what they can and/or must do. If this occurs from a young age, children can practise making the right decisions and take responsibility for their own actions. This is justified using an example where a child choosing their own ice-cream flavour owns up to their decision and puts up with their choice, even though it is not as delicious as they expected. The child would learn to make decisions more carefully in the future. On the other hand, children who end up with the icecream of their parents choice would complain and get upset if they don t like the flavour or don t get to choose the flavour. Most candidates identified the problem and solution the writer suggests in the text. However, for a better result, the responses must be justified based on specific evidence provided in the text. Overall comments for Reading In general, to achieve a good result, candidates needed to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the text. They needed to identify and understand the key words in questions and justify their decisions and conclusions based on information provided in the text. Candidates also needed to improve their English language literacy to clearly convey their level of understanding. Writing To achieve a better result, candidates should: clearly identify the genre of the writing task and the audience clearly express their ideas and purposes use appropriate format, register and conventions to suit the relevant genre pay attention to grammar and vocabulary choices use a wide range of vocabulary, including figurative language organise the written text in a clear and coherent manner use paragraphs where appropriate proofread responses to avoid spelling and punctuation errors. Page 6 of 6

If this occurs from a young age, children can practise making the right decisions and take responsibility for their own actions.

2014 HSC Korean Continuers

2014 HSC Korean Continuers Centre Number 2014 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION Student Number Korean Continuers Total marks 80 Section I Pages 2 4 General Instructions Reading time 10 minutes Working time 2 hours and 50 minutes