The Board of Studies joins with the rest of the community in wishing all students the best for their exams. For general information, facts and figures about this year's HSC, please see the newly released 2009 HSC Media Guide. Course: Vietnamese Continuers Date: Tuesday October 20, 2009, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Candidature: 166 (as at 1 September 2009) The Vietnamese Continuers paper consists of three sections: Section I - Listening and Responding (30 marks) There are two parts in this section. In Part A (20 marks), students listen and respond to recorded texts in Vietnamese. Questions are in English for responses in Vietnamese. In Part B (10 marks), students respond to questions on two texts in Vietnamese. Questions are in English and Vietnamese for responses in Vietnamese. Section II - Reading and Responding (30 marks) This section has two parts. In Part A (20 marks), students read two texts in Vietnamese and answer questions phrased in English, for responses in English. In Part B (10 marks), students read a short text in Vietnamese. The task is phrased in English for a response in Vietnamese. Section III - Writing in Vietnamese (15 marks) Students are required to write an original text in Vietnamese. Students choose from a number of topics. Read the full 2009 HSC examination timetable. Don't miss out! Get your Board news fast and from the source with our easy email news alerts. Just enter your email address in the box on the right, and don't forget to confirm your subscription.