Paper 3 counts for 15% of the total HKCEE subject mark for English Language. The paper is divided into two parts: Part A (Group discussion) and Part B (Individual response).
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Preparation
Before you begin Part A, you will be given an instruction form with the topic you will discuss in the exam and some sub-topics for you to talk about. You will have 5 minutes to organise your thoughts and make notes before the exam begins.
To find out more about how best to use this preparation time, click on Time. |
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| Part A |
In Part A, you will have a six-minute discussion with three other candidates on the topic you were set in the instruction form. For example, your group may need to choose among three options for a birthday present for a fifteen-year-old girl, or decide what you would do if your dog was lost in the park. You will need to introduce the discussion topic, express your ideas and opinions, make suggestions, respond to what others say and keep the discussion going. For tips on how to perform well in Part A, click on General tips for Part A. |
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| Part B |
In Part B, you will respond individually to an examiner's question(s) about the discussion topic in Part A. The examiner may ask you only one question, or he / she may ask follow-up questions based on your response. You may be required to justify a choice, decide on and explain a course of action, or argue for or against a position. You may answer the question(s) with information from the group discussion or with new ideas and opinions. For tips about how to perform well in Part B, click on General tips for Part B. |
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| Evaluation |
In both parts of the exam, you will be given marks for:
- the quality, quantity and organisation of your response.
- the clarity and accuracy of your pronunciation and delivery.
- how you interact with other group members / the examiner.
- how accurately and appropriately you use vocabulary and language patterns.
In addition, in Part A the examiner will be paying attention to your use of conversational strategies such as:
- expressing ideas, suggestions and opinions clearly.
- supporting your points with examples.
- eliciting ideas, suggestions and opinions from others.
- responding to others.
- asking for and giving clarification.
- supporting and developing others' points.
- agreeing, disagreeing and offering alternatives.
- keeping the discussion going.
- summing up sub-topics in the discussion.
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