Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91111 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to read and understand Chinese texts (written articles, emails, advertisements, stories, etc.) on topics you already know about, and show what you've learned by answering questions about them in English, Te Reo Māori, or Chinese. You'll be marked on how well you prove you actually understood the meaning—not just translated words—and whether you can spot things that aren't directly stated in the text.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91111?

Accepted Answer

1. Read Chinese texts carefully and identify the main ideas, specific details, and supporting information 2. Answer questions directly by explaining what the text means (not by translating it word-for-word or sharing your own opinions instead) 3. Show you understand implied meanings—things the text suggests but doesn't say outright—with evidence from the text 4. Connect different pieces of information from the text to draw conclusions or answer 'why' and 'how' questions 5. Use relevant details from the text to support your answers, avoiding irrelevant personal experiences or assumptions

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91111?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You show you understood the general gist of the text and can communicate some of the main meaning by answering the question with basic information from it. Merit: You clearly understand the text and answer the question properly, selecting and explaining relevant details with good supporting evidence, even if you miss some of the deeper or implied meanings. Excellence: You show thorough understanding by identifying what the text implies or suggests (not just what it states), making logical conclusions, and supporting everything with detailed evidence from the text—your answer is comprehensive and precise.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91111?

Accepted Answer

1. Not actually answering the question asked—students describe facts from the text instead of addressing what was asked (e.g., describing what students did at an activity instead of explaining its positive or negative impact) 2. Copying or directly translating chunks of the Chinese text without showing your own understanding or paraphrasing, especially common among native Chinese speakers 3. Using personal opinions or personal experiences instead of basing your answer on the information and evidence in the text itself

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