Chinese Test

試題形式：
工作報告，演講辭，通告，短評，論文，書信，檢討報告

評核重點：

• 分析問題能力
• 能否針對問題提出解決方法
• 建議是否可行
• 論據是否具說服力
• 能否適當處理敏感的處境
• 文章組織結構是否層次分明

分析及答題步驟：

• 分析問題所在
• 問題起因
• 解決方法 ─ 解釋理由，提出建議
• 總結

文體及修辭：

• 簡潔通順，文意清晰
• 字體端正清楚
• 留意錯別字及錯用成語

English Test

To test your writing ability, many employers require applicants to attend written tests. The topics of the tests can range from personal experience to current affairs, from business proposals to reports, and from speeches to business letters or memoranda.


Sample Questions

• Briefly explain how much you know about XY Company and why you want to join this company? (800 words) (1 hour)
• As the Promotions & Advertising Manager, you have been assigned to devise a programme to celebrate the Company's 100th Anniversary. Please describe your plan with a proposed budget and justifications.
• A staff member wrote to you requesting to work on staggered hours as he has to spend a lot of time to travel to work from his residence. Please draft a memo to reply to him and explain your decision.

Topics

General Discussion

• Good managers are just ordinary people. Comment.
• Why is having a tertiary education important?
• Teenagers should be able to do what they want.

Economic and Social Issues

• Comment on the relationship between commerce and politics in China.
• Hong Kong will continue to enjoy the benefits of being a unique place where East meets West in the 21st century. Comment.
• Living in Hong Kong in the 21st century.

Business Letters

• Draft a letter replying to the customer concerning the complaint of the incorrect meter reading
• Draft a letter replying to the customer concerning the complaint of the service attitude of the staff

Others

• As a Graduate Trainee, how could you contribute to the business success of our company?

General points to note

• Appropriate use of language
• Clarity of thoughts
• Legible handwriting
• Spelling & grammar

Points to note - Letter Writing

Structure

• First paragraph states the objective of the letter
• Second to fourth paragraphs explain the situation
• Fifth paragraph states the problem
• Sixth paragraph asks for help

Approach

• Leads to action
• Clear and succinct
• Enclose reference if appropriate
• Clear and succinct (even with major points)
• Leads to action

Points to remember - Report

Structure

• Wide coverage
  
• Supported by evidence
• Before recommendations
• Sixth paragraph asks for help
  

You will be assessed on

Analytical Ability

• Whether you can see things from different angles
• Whether you can suggest alternatives
• Whether your suggestions are practical

Persuasiveness

• Whether you can handle the sensitive aspects of the problem / case
• Structure / Presentation