GCSE CHINESE (SPOKEN MANDARIN/SPOKEN CANTONESE) (9–1): Actual May 2025 PAST
PAPER 4: Writing (Foundation Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel
1CN0/4F]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1) May 2025 Paper 4:
Writing (Foundation Tier) (Edexcel 1CN0/4F) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme
document merges the full official examination paper with its comprehensive mark scheme,
providing a structured and effective revision tool. This paper assesses students’ ability to write in
Chinese for different purposes and audiences, demonstrating control of vocabulary, grammar,
and sentence structure across familiar topics such as daily life, education, and leisure. It tests
skills in short writing, translation, and structured responses. The merged format places each
question beside its marking criteria, clearly showing examiner expectations, mark allocation, and
techniques for improving written accuracy and fluency. This resource is essential for focused
revision, self-assessment, and building writing confidence, making it a key tool for preparation
for the May 2026 Edexcel GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1)
Paper 4: Writing (Foundation Tier) examination.
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,Use of Chinese Characters
All questions are printed twice, once in English and traditional/full characters and once
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in English and simplified characters. Questions in English and traditional/full characters
begin on page 3. Questions in English and simplified characters begin on page 11. You
may work from whichever version you wish. Please indicate which set of questions
you intend to work from by putting a cross in one box below.
TRADITIONAL/FULL 繁體字
SIMPLIFIED 简体字
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2
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繁體字
TRADITIONAL/FULL CHARACTER VERSION
(Simplified Character Version begins on page 11)
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, TRADITIONAL/FULL CHARACTERS
Helping others
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1
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(© Xinhua/Alamy)
You and your classmates are volunteering in a care home. You take this photo and
write an article for the school magazine.
Describe the photo and give your opinion about helping the elderly.
Write approximately 20–30 characters in Chinese.
(12)
15
30
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45
(Total for Question 1 = 12 marks)
5
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PAPER 4: Writing (Foundation Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel
1CN0/4F]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1) May 2025 Paper 4:
Writing (Foundation Tier) (Edexcel 1CN0/4F) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme
document merges the full official examination paper with its comprehensive mark scheme,
providing a structured and effective revision tool. This paper assesses students’ ability to write in
Chinese for different purposes and audiences, demonstrating control of vocabulary, grammar,
and sentence structure across familiar topics such as daily life, education, and leisure. It tests
skills in short writing, translation, and structured responses. The merged format places each
question beside its marking criteria, clearly showing examiner expectations, mark allocation, and
techniques for improving written accuracy and fluency. This resource is essential for focused
revision, self-assessment, and building writing confidence, making it a key tool for preparation
for the May 2026 Edexcel GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1)
Paper 4: Writing (Foundation Tier) examination.
Turn over
,Use of Chinese Characters
All questions are printed twice, once in English and traditional/full characters and once
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
in English and simplified characters. Questions in English and traditional/full characters
begin on page 3. Questions in English and simplified characters begin on page 11. You
may work from whichever version you wish. Please indicate which set of questions
you intend to work from by putting a cross in one box below.
TRADITIONAL/FULL 繁體字
SIMPLIFIED 简体字
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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
■■■■
,DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
繁體字
TRADITIONAL/FULL CHARACTER VERSION
(Simplified Character Version begins on page 11)
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3
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, TRADITIONAL/FULL CHARACTERS
Helping others
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(© Xinhua/Alamy)
You and your classmates are volunteering in a care home. You take this photo and
write an article for the school magazine.
Describe the photo and give your opinion about helping the elderly.
Write approximately 20–30 characters in Chinese.
(12)
15
30
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
45
(Total for Question 1 = 12 marks)
5
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