理解acca考试题中的问题

　　When taking exams, it is particularly important to consider the question requirements carefully to make sure you understand exactly what is being asked, and whether each question part has to be answer in the context of the scenario or is more general. You also need to be sure that you understand all the tasks that the question is asking you to perform.

　　考试时，考生需要认真的去考虑问题的要求，确保能够准确的理解问题问的是什么，确保每一个问题都结合案例做了回答。考生必须确保对问题包含的任务理解到位。

　　The different levels of the ACCA Qualification each address different intellectual levels

　　ACCA考试在不同的阶段有不同的智力要求。

　　ACCA examiners often highlight the lack of understanding of the requirements of question verbs as the most serious weakness in many candidates’ scripts. Given below are some common question verbs used in the exams.

　　考官多次强调考生在答题题的过程中产生的至严重的问题就是不能准确理解要求当中的动词，下面是一些在考试的问题中常见的动词

　　QUESTION VERBS

　　Analyse

　　Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning Break into separate parts and discuss, examine, or interpret each part

　　Key tips Give reasons for the current situation or what has happened.

　　Apply

　　Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning

　　To put into action pertinently and/or relevantly

　　Key tips :Properly apply the scenario/case.

　　Assess

　　Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning

　　To judge the worth, importance, evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance

　　Key tips :Determine the strengths/weaknesses/importance/significance/ability to contribute.

　　Calculate

　　Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning

　　To ascertain by computation, to make an estimate of; evaluate, to perform a mathematical process

　　Key tips : Provide description along with numerical calculations.

　　Comment

　　Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning

　　To remark or express an opinion

　　Key tips : Your answer should include an explanation, illustration or criticism.

　　Compare

　　Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning

　　Examine two or more things to identify similarities and differences

　　Key tips :Clearly explain the resemblances or differences.

　　Conclusion

　　Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning

　　The result or outcome of an act or process or event, final arrangement or settlement Key tips :End your answer well, with a clear decision.

　　Criticize

　　Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning

　　Present the weaknesses/problems; evaluate comparative worth. Don’t explain the situation. Instead, analyse it

　　Key tips :Criticism often involves analysis.

　　Define

　　Intellectual level 1 Actual meaning

　　Give the meaning; usually a meaning specific to the course or subject

　　Key tips :Explain the exact meaning because usually definitions are short.

　　Describe

　　Intellectual level 1, 2 Actual meaning

　　Give a detailed account or key features. List characteristics, qualities and parts

　　Key tips :Make a picture with words; identification is not sufficient.

　　Discuss

　　Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning

　　Consider and debate/argue about the pros and cons of an issue. Examine in detail by using arguments in favour or against

　　Key tips :Write about any conflict, compare and contrast.

　　Evaluate

　　Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning

　　Determine the scenario in the light of the arguments for and against

　　Key tips :Mention evidence/case/point/issue to support evaluation.

　　Explain

　　Intellectual level 1, 2 Actual meaning

　　Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give the reason for an event

　　Key tips :Don’t just provide a list of points, add in some explanation of the points you are discussing.

　　Illustrate

　　Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning

　　Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or examples

　　Key tips :Add in some description.

　　Interpret

　　Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning

　　Comment on, give examples, describe relationships

　　Key tips :Include explanation and evaluation.

　　List

　　Intellectual level 1 Actual meaning

　　List several ideas, aspects, events, things, qualities, reasons, etc

　　Key tips :Don’t discuss, just make a list.

　　Outline

　　Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning

　　Describe main ideas, characteristic, or events

　　Key tips :Briefly explain the highlighted points.

　　Recommend

　　Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning

　　Advise the appropriate actions to pursue in terms the recipient will understand

　　Key tips :Give advice or counsel.

　　Relate

　　Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning

　　Show the connections between ideas or events

　　Key tips :Relate to real time examples.

　　State

　　Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning

　　Explain precisely

　　Key tips :Focus on the exact point.

　　Summarise

　　Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning

　　Give a brief, condensed account include conclusions. Avoid unnecessary details

　　Key tips :Remember to conclude your explanation.