(Language + Literature Papers)
For all A Level Chinese students:
Struggling to bridge the gap between understanding texts and writing high-scoring answers? This guide breaks down exactly what examiners want, with:
✓ Language paper templates for argumentative writing
✓ Literature paper frameworks for textual analysis
✓ Real exam examples with scoring breakdowns
Part 1: Language Paper Strategies
1. PEEL Structure Perfecte
Example from 2023 CIE exam:
“电子书是否会取代纸质书？”
High-scoring response outline:
✅ Point:
“E-books excel in accessibility, but print books retain cultural and cognitive advantages.”
✅ Evidence:
- “微信读书2023年报显示，留学生电子书阅读量是纸质书的3.2倍” (data)
- “日本茑屋书店通过纸质阅读空间实现客流增长40%” (case study)
✅ Explanation:
“This divergence reflects Maslow’s hierarchy—e-books satisfy functional needs, while print meets aesthetic/self-actualization demands.”
✅ Link:
“Thus, the ‘replacement’ narrative oversimplifies reading as a multidimensional human behavior.”
Key Tip: Use 2:1 ratio—two pieces of evidence per argument.
Part 2: Literature Paper Techniques
1. Analyzing Authorial Craft
2023 CIE Question on 《祝福》:
“分析鲁迅如何通过‘三次祝福’场景塑造祥林嫂的悲剧”
Examiner-approved approach:
- Identify literary devices:
- “‘像是受了炮烙似的缩手’” (simile → feudal oppression as physical torture)
- Track progression:
- First blessing: “手脚都壮大” → Third blessing: “被弃在尘芥堆里”
- Contextualize:
- Contrast with Lu Xun’s 《孔乙己》 to show consistent critique of societal apathy
Grading Note: Answers referencing specific page numbers (P89) score higher.
2. Comparative Questions Made Easy
2022 CIE Question:
“对比《雷雨》繁漪与《日出》陈白露的女性形象”
Winning formula:
| Aspect | 繁漪 | 陈白露 |
| Conflict | “雷雨式的爆发” | “日出前的绝望” |
| Symbol | Zhou mansion = cage | Hotel = gilded trap |
Pro Tip: Use “Whereas…” transitions:
“Whereas 繁漪’s rebellion destroys her family, 陈白露’s compliance destroys herself.”
🚫 Critical Errors to Avoid
Language Paper:
❌ “Technology is important.”
✅ *”According to MIT (2023), 78% of educators report improved engagement with interactive e-textbooks.”*
Literature Paper:
❌ “祥林嫂很可怜。”
✅ “鲁迅通过‘三次祝福’场景的递进式疏离，将祥林嫂的‘被吃’过程仪式化。”
Final Advice:
- For Language paper, build a bank of bilingual evidence (stats, quotes).
- For Literature paper, create comparison charts for major texts.
This approach helped my students consistently achieve A*/A grades. Now it’s your turn!
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