Cambridge IGCSE Chinese (Mandarin) - Foreign Language 0547 — 2010 May/June Paper 3 · Variant 1
0547/31/M/J/10 · 100 marks · ≈113 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card One 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required. * 8 3 3 2 8 9 5 7 2 3 *
Question paper, page 2
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:你的哥哥或姐姐 你今天开始在新学校上学了。晚上你正跟你的哥哥或姐姐谈话。 Today was your first day at a new school. In the evening you are talking to your elder brother or elder sister. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:你的朋友 你在中国乡村跟一位中国朋友一边走路一边谈话。 You are walking in the Chinese countryside talking with a friend. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 3
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Two 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 4
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:你的哥哥或姐姐 你今天开始在新学校上学了。晚上你正跟你的哥哥或姐姐谈话。 Today was your first day at a new school. In the evening you are talking to your elder brother or elder sister. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:一位医生 你的手受了伤。你正跟一位医生谈话。 You have hurt your hand, and are talking to a doctor. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 5
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Three 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 6
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:你的哥哥或姐姐 你今天开始在新学校上学了。晚上你正跟你的哥哥或姐姐谈话。 Today was your first day at a new school. In the evening you are talking to your elder brother or elder sister. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:飞机场工作人员 你在飞机场买票去西安。 You are at an airport buying a ticket to Xi’an. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 7
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Four 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 8
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:你的朋友 你在上海的一家饭馆,跟你的朋友谈话。 You are in a restaurant in Shanghai, talking to a friend. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:你的朋友 你在中国乡村跟一位中国朋友一边走路一边谈话。 You are walking in the Chinese countryside talking with a friend. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 9
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Five 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 10
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:你的朋友 你在上海的一家饭馆,跟你的朋友谈话。 You are in a restaurant in Shanghai, talking to a friend. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:一位医生 你的手受了伤。你正跟一位医生谈话。 You have hurt your hand, and are talking to a doctor. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 11
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Six 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 12
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:你的朋友 你在上海的一家饭馆,跟你的朋友谈话。 You are in a restaurant in Shanghai, talking to a friend. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:飞机场工作人员 你在飞机场买票去西安。 You are at an airport buying a ticket to Xi’an. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 13
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Seven 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 14
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:一位过路人 你在北京。一位过路人来向你问路。 You are in Beijing. A passer-by asks you the way. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:你的朋友 你在中国乡村跟一位中国朋友一边走路一边谈话。 You are walking in the Chinese countryside talking with a friend. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 15
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Eight 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 16
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:一位过路人 你在北京。一位过路人来向你问路。 You are in Beijing. A passer-by asks you the way. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:一位医生 你的手受了伤。你正跟一位医生谈话。 You have hurt your hand, and are talking to a doctor. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
Question paper, page 17
This document consists of 2 printed pages. (NL) 20681/2 © UCLES 2010 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST You must carry out the tasks specified in the situations overleaf. The roles to be played by the examiner and yourself are indicated. You have 15 minutes to prepare the situations. The important thing is to convey the message. You should remember that you are taking part in a conversation: you must respond to what the examiner says, and not simply carry out the tasks supplied as though the examiner were not there. Although it may not be specified, you are expected to include such details as ‘Good morning’, ‘Thank you’; etc., as appropriate. MANDARIN CHINESE 0547/03 Paper 3 Speaking Role Play Card Nine 1 March – 30 April 2010 Approx. 15 minutes No Additional Materials are required.
Question paper, page 18
2 0547/03/RPC/M/J/10 © UCLES 2010 A 你:你自己 老师:一位过路人 你在北京。一位过路人来向你问路。 You are in Beijing. A passer-by asks you the way. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。 B 你:你自己 老师:飞机场工作人员 你在飞机场买票去西安。 You are at an airport buying a ticket to Xi’an. 1 回答他/她的问题。 2 回答他/她的问题。 3 回答他/她的问题。 4 回答他/她的问题。 5 回答他/她的问题。
What you needed in this session
Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2010 May/June, Paper 3 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.