Pearson Edexcel A-Level Chinese Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
12 filesA-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 1 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 3 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 2 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 1 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 2 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 3 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 1 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 2 – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 Mandarin – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 Cantonese – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Recording Tracked – A Level Paper 1 Mandarin – June 2023
A-Level Chinese – Recording Tracked – A Level Paper 1 Cantonese – June 2023
June 2022
12 filesA-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 2 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 1 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 3 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 1 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 2 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 2 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 1 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 3 – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 Mandarin – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Recording Tracked – A Level Paper 1 Mandarin – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 Cantonese – June 2022
A-Level Chinese – Recording Tracked – A Level Paper 1 Cantonese – June 2022
November 2021
8 filesA-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 2 – November 2021
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 1 – November 2021
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 2 – November 2021
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 1 – November 2021
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 1 – November 2021
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 Mandarin – November 2021
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 Cantonese – November 2021
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 2 – November 2021
October 2020
16 filesA-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 2 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 2 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 1 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 1 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS Paper 2 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 1 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS Paper 1 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 2 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 2 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 2 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 1 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 1 – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 (Mandarin) – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Recording – AS Paper 1 (Cantonese) – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Recording – A Level Paper 1 (Cantonese) – October 2020
A-Level Chinese – Recording – AS Paper 1 (Mandarin) – October 2020
June 2019
20 filesA-Level Chinese – Speaking Materials – Teacher/Examiner Booklet – (9CN0 03) – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Speaking Materials – Candidate Booklet – (9CN0 03) – June 2019
A-level Chinese – Speaking Materials – Candidate Booklet – (8CN0 03) – June 2019
A-level Chinese – Speaking Materials – Teacher/Examiner Booklet – (8CN0 03) – June 2019
A-level Chinese – Question Paper – A Level Paper 1 (Answer Booklet) – June 2019
A-level Chinese – Question Paper – A Level Paper 2 (Answer Booklet) – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – A Level Paper 1 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS Paper 1 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 1 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 1 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 3M – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 3C – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 2 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 1 – June 2019
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – A Level Paper 1 – June 2019
June 2018
14 filesA-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS paper 3 (TC) – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS paper 3 (CC) – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Listening Exam MP3 – Paper 1 – June 2018 (Cantonese)
A-Level Chinese – Listening Exam MP3 – Paper 1 – June 2018 (Mandarin)
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 1 – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 3C – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Examiner report – AS Paper 2 – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 1 – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 2 – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 3C – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Mark scheme – AS Paper 3M – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS Paper 1 – June 2018
A-Level Chinese – Question paper – AS Paper 2 – June 2018
Edexcel Certificate Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2018
June 2017
3 filesJune 2016
3 filesJune 2015
3 filesJune 2014
3 filesJune 2013
3 filesJune 2012
1 fileInternational GCSE Chinese – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2012
Mandarin Chinese at A-Level: Characters, Tones, Cultural Analysis, and Independent Research
Exam Paper Structure
Listening, Reading and Translation
Written Response to Works and Translation
Speaking
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 9CN0 |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers + speaking exam |
| Paper 1 | 2 hr — Listening, Reading and Translation (40%) |
| Paper 2 | 2 hr 40 min — Written Response to Works and Translation (30%) |
| Paper 3 | ~30 min — Speaking (30%) |
| Character Set | Simplified or Traditional (student declares) |
| Individual Research Project | Student-chosen topic on Chinese-speaking society |
| Available Sessions | Current and legacy papers |
| Total Resources | 81 |
| Script | Simplified or Traditional characters (student choice) |
| Character Threshold | ~1,200 recognition / ~600-800 production |
Key Topics in Chinese
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| 翻译 / Translate | Render the passage in the target language, preserving meaning, tone, and grammatical accuracy |
| 概括 / Summarise | State the main points in your own words, demonstrating comprehension of the source material |
| 分析 / Analyse | Examine a literary or cultural text in detail, explaining how language creates meaning |
| 讨论 / Discuss | Present multiple perspectives on a topic, evaluating evidence and reaching a balanced conclusion |
| 比较 / Compare | Identify and explain similarities and differences between texts, viewpoints, or cultural phenomena |
| 评价 / Evaluate | Judge the effectiveness or significance of a creative choice, argument, or cultural practice |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 82–92% |
| A | 72–81% |
| B | 62–71% |
| C | 52–61% |
| D | 42–51% |
| E | 32–41% |
⚠️ MFL boundaries are typically higher than other subjects. Actual boundaries vary by series — check Pearson's website.
Character Retention Strategies, Tonal Listening, and Academic Writing in Chinese
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