Cambridge AssessmentInternational EducationSyllabusCambridge International AS A LevelChinese Language 8681Chinese 9715Use this syllabus for exams in 2023.Exams are available in the June and November series.中文CambridgeVersion 2PathwayChanges to the syllabus for 2023The syllabus has been updated.The latest syllabus is version 2,published June 2021.This syllabus is now examined in the June and November examination series.Previous changes to version 1,published September 2020Section 4.2:The topics for Component 3:Essay have been updated.Section 4.4:The set texts for Component 4:Texts have been updated.Significant changes to the syllabus are indicated by black vertical lines either side of the textYou are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme.Copyright UCLES September 2020Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group.Cambridge Assessment isthe brand name of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES),which itself is a department of theUniversity of Cambridge.UCLES retains the copyright on all its publications.Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet fortheir own internal use.However,we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to athird party even for intemal use within a centre.ContentsWhy choose Cambridge International?Why choose Cambridge International AS A Levels?Why choose Cambridge International AS A Level Chinese?1Assessment at a glance..................2.1 Syllabus aims2.2 Assessment objectives3 Syllabus content..................4 Description of components...............4.1 Component 2:Reading and Writing4.2 Component 3:Essay4.3 Component 4:Texts4.4 Set texts for Component 45 Topic areas:further guidance....................156 Mark schemes.....................176.1 Component 2:Reading and Writing6.2 Component 3:Essay6.3 Component 4:Texts7 Other information....21Equality and inclusionLanguageMaking entriesExam administrationRetakesGrading and reportingHow students,teachers and higher education can use the grades