GCSE CHINESE (SPOKEN MANDARIN/SPOKEN CANTONESE) (9–1): Actual May 2025 PAST
PAPER 4: Writing (Higher Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1CN0/4H]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1) May 2025 Paper 4:
Writing (Higher Tier) (Edexcel 1CN0/4H) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme
document integrates the full official examination paper with its comprehensive mark scheme,
offering a detailed and practical resource for effective revision. This paper assesses students’
ability to produce extended written responses in Chinese, demonstrating accuracy, fluency,
and sophistication in vocabulary and grammar across a range of personal, social, and global
topics. It includes translation tasks and structured writing exercises that require clear expression
and logical organization. The merged format places each question alongside its marking criteria,
providing transparency into examiner expectations, mark allocation, and strategies for improving
written precision and style. This resource is essential for focused revision, self-assessment, and
developing advanced writing skills, making it a key tool for preparation for the May 2026
Edexcel GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1) Paper 4: Writing
(Higher Tier) examination.
Turn over
,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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Choose either Question 1(a) or Question 1(b).
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If you choose Question 1(a) put a cross in the box .
Chinese culture
1 (a) Your Chinese friend wants to know how you learn about Chinese culture.
Write a reply to your friend.
You must refer to the following points:
• Chinese food you have eaten
• how you learn about Chinese culture
• your opinion of learning about different cultures
• a Chinese cultural event you would like to go to in the future.
Write approximately 80–110 characters in Chinese.
Use language appropriate for an informal email.
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PAPER 4: Writing (Higher Tier). All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [Edexcel 1CN0/4H]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1) May 2025 Paper 4:
Writing (Higher Tier) (Edexcel 1CN0/4H) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme
document integrates the full official examination paper with its comprehensive mark scheme,
offering a detailed and practical resource for effective revision. This paper assesses students’
ability to produce extended written responses in Chinese, demonstrating accuracy, fluency,
and sophistication in vocabulary and grammar across a range of personal, social, and global
topics. It includes translation tasks and structured writing exercises that require clear expression
and logical organization. The merged format places each question alongside its marking criteria,
providing transparency into examiner expectations, mark allocation, and strategies for improving
written precision and style. This resource is essential for focused revision, self-assessment, and
developing advanced writing skills, making it a key tool for preparation for the May 2026
Edexcel GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin/Spoken Cantonese) (9–1) Paper 4: Writing
(Higher 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
■■■■ Turn over
, TRADITIONAL/FULL CHARACTERS
Choose either Question 1(a) or Question 1(b).
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
If you choose Question 1(a) put a cross in the box .
Chinese culture
1 (a) Your Chinese friend wants to know how you learn about Chinese culture.
Write a reply to your friend.
You must refer to the following points:
• Chinese food you have eaten
• how you learn about Chinese culture
• your opinion of learning about different cultures
• a Chinese cultural event you would like to go to in the future.
Write approximately 80–110 characters in Chinese.
Use language appropriate for an informal email.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
(20)
15
30
45
60
75
90
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
105
120
4
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