mination is about to commence. On 25th April, students will first face the challenge of the Reading Paper; on 28th April, they will then compose their thoughts and complete the Writing Paper.

The IGCSE Chinese examination transcends the scope of a simple language assessment; it is a comprehensive evaluation of thinking depth and cultural literacy. Paper 1 (Reading) focuses on assessing the ability to read modern and classical Chinese texts in depth, requiring students to complete tasks such as information screening, logical deduction, and critical analysis within a limited time. Paper 2 (Writing) emphasises creative expression and literary composition, requiring students to demonstrate narrative skills, depth of thought, and language aesthetics through various genres including narration, argumentation, discussion, and description. This examination not only hones in language proficiency but also cultivates cross-cultural thinking and humanistic care.

It is recommended that students engage in timed practice with past exam papers every week, focusing on high-frequency question types and common errors. They should memorize essay frameworks, accumulate famous quotes and classic examples, and practise writing weekly, incorporating teachers' feedback for revision. For classical Chinese, students should focus on mastering the core usages of common content  and function wordsand strengthen their translation skills by contextualizing them. Additionally, students should establish an error notebook to summarize reading traps and effective sentence structures for composition.