Mandarin Ab Initio - New Syllabus - Program

Which topics are included in the Mandarin Ab Initio SL PRescribed Topics?

• identities

• experiences

• human ingenuity

• social organization

• sharing the planet.

Under "Sharing The Planet" topic, which sub-topics will you be covering?

• Climate

• Physical

  geography

• Food

• Education

• Media

Which guiding principles will you be learning in "Human Ingenuity" ?

• Explore the nature of the self and how we express who we are.

• Explore and tell the stories of the events, experiences and journeys that shape our lives.

• Explore the ways in which human creativity and innovation affect our world.

• Explore the ways in which groups of people organize themselves, or are organized, through common systems or interests.

• Explore the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals and communities in the modern world.

What kind of texts will you be exposed to in Mandarin Ab Initio SL?

• Mass media texts

• Personal texts

• Professional Texts

• Literature texts

Below are some samples of Personal Texts , except.....

• Diary

• Postcard

• Text Message

• Brochure

Which ones of these are included in the Professional Texts?

• Menu

• Recipe

• Survey

• Catalogue

• Advertisement

Which ones of these are included in the Mass Media Texts?

• Leaflet

• Newsletter

• Podcast

• Film

• Timetable

In the end of Mandarin Ab Initio course, you will be taking Internal Assessment (IA) and External Assessment (EA). Which one of these component below is an IA?

• Reading Paper

• Listening Paper

• Writing Paper

• Speaking

What is the weightage of your IA in Mandarin Ab Initio course?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 30%

What is the duration of the Writing Paper?

• 1 hour

• 1,5 hours

• 1 hour 15 minutes

• 1 hour 45 minutes