ccen4019 l2

•Fill in the column labelled variety/code for your speech community.

(just type all the 5 answers)

If you are a local Chinese Hong Konger, which of the following(s) can be considered a leakage?

• Domain: Family

  Addressee: Sibling

  Setting: Shopping mall

  Topic: Deciding where to have lunch

  Language: Chinese

• Domain: Education Addressee: Professor

  Setting: University

  Topic: Having a group presentation (Science) Language: Chinese

• Domain: Friendship

  Addressee: Friend

  Setting:

  Topic: Engaging in a Christmas party

  Language: English

• Domain: Workplace

  Addressee:

  Setting: Headquarter of Apple HK

  Topic: Having a job interview

  Language: English

Which variety/ies are used by Singaporeans to communicate with friends and family members?

• Mandarin

• Cantonese

• Hokkien

Which variety/ies are taught by teachers?

• Mandarin

• Cantonese

• Hokkien

Which variety/ies are used when the Singaporeans gather in the pub?

• Mandarin

• Cantonese

• Hokkien

Which variety/ies are more well-regarded?

• Mandarin

• Cantonese

• Hokkien

Predict when H will be used and when L will be used in diglossic communities:

gossiping

• HIGH

• LOW

Predict when H will be used and when L will be used in diglossic communities:

Religion (sermon, prayers)

• HIGH

• LOW

Predict when H will be used and when L will be used in diglossic communities:

Education (lesson discussion)

• HIGH

• LOW

Predict when H will be used and when L will be used in diglossic communities:

Literature (novels, non-fiction)

• HIGH

• LOW