TASC Chinese case studies
TASC Chinese · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Chinese (course code CHN315115) is listed in the exam profile as a TASC senior secondary course assessed through an external written examination and an oral examination. It is intended for students who have built a sustained sequence of Chinese study across Years 11 and 12 and who want that achievement recognised on their Tasmanian qualifications. The exam profile groups the assessment into four domains: listening and responding, reading and responding, speaking, and writing. Because one component is oral, preparation has to include spoken production and interaction, not only reading and writing drills. The TASC Chinese case studies are 5 cases and about 1,899 words.
1The 15:00 Deadline and the Missing Signature
Lin, an exchange student at a Nanjing university, has until today to submit a scholarship form. At 11:40 she reaches the office and hears a clerk say rapidly: “三点之前交到教务处，不然就下周了。哦，你顺便问一下王老师签字的事。” The office is closed 11:30–13:30.
358 words, about 2 min2Rain, a Borrowed Student ID, and a Lost Deposit Receipt
A community Chinese-language class posts this notice in a group chat: “本周六上午九点在校门口集合，统一乘车去博物馆。迟到者自行前往。若下雨，改为线上，会议号当天七点发。请携带学生证；没有学生证者不能入场。” The forecast says 60% rain. You have a dentist appointment Saturday 8:00–8:40, 20 minutes from school; your student ID is at a friend’s apartment 30 minutes away in the opposite direction.
365 words, about 2 min3The Heater, the Lease, and “周末再说”
You rent a room for 3,200 yuan per month in a shared apartment. The lease says the landlord pays for repairs over 200 yuan; you pay minor repairs.
447 words, about 2 min4The Extension Email That Meets the 24-Hour Rule
You are a third-year Chinese major. A 1,500-character research summary is due Friday at 17:00.
356 words, about 2 min5Clinic Voicemail: Thursday 10:20 Versus Friday Closing Time
You call a clinic and reach a recorded message: “您好，张医生周三下午的号已经满了。周四上午十点二十还有一个号，需要提前十五分钟到，并带医保卡。如果您想改到周五，请在明天中午十二点前回电。” Today is Tuesday. Your final exam is Thursday 9:00–11:00, and the clinic is 40 minutes from campus.
373 words, about 2 min