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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Chinese Primary 6 PSLE SA2
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
Subject: Higher Chinese
Level: Primary 6 PSLE
Paper: SA2 (Version 1)
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Marks: 80
Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Instructions to Candidates
- This paper consists of three sections: Section A (Language Use), Section B (Reading Comprehension), and Section C (Writing).
- Answer all questions.
- Write your answers in the spaces provided.
- The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
- Total marks for this paper: 80.
Section A: Language Use [20 marks]
Part 1: Vocabulary and Word Choice [10 marks]
Questions 1–5: Choose the most appropriate word/phrase to fill in each blank. Write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the brackets provided. [2 marks each]
1. 这位老教授一生________学术研究，从不追名逐利，令人敬佩。
(A) 献身于
(B) 沉湎于
(C) 专注于
(D) 执着于
[ ]
2. 面对突如其来的困难，他没有退缩，而是________地寻找解决办法。
(A) 从容不迫
(B) 临危不惧
(C) 井井有条
(D) 坚韧不拔
[ ]
3. 这篇文章________深厚的历史文化底蕴，读来令人回味无穷。
(A) 蕴含
(B) 包含
(C) 充满
(D) 渗透
[ ]
4. 古人云：“________，方能致远。”意指只有心境宁静，才能达到长远的目标。
(A) 宁静致远
(B) 淡泊明志
(C) 博观约取
(D) 厚积薄发
[ ]
5. 这部纪录片________展现了普通人的生活百态，画面真实动人，________观众强烈的共鸣。
(A) 淋漓尽致……引发
(B) 入木三分……激起
(C) 细致入微……唤起
(D) 栩栩如生……触动
[ ]
Part 2: Sentence Transformation and Correction [10 marks]
Questions 6–10: Rewrite each sentence as directed. Do not change the meaning. [2 marks each]
6. 虽然天气恶劣，但救援队员仍然坚持搜救工作。
(Rewrite using “尽管……也/仍……”)
7. 这首古诗意境深远，读者读后久久不能忘怀。
(Rewrite as a “不但……而且……” sentence)
8. 只有努力学习，才能掌握知识。
(Rewrite using “除非……否则……”)
9. 大家都被他的感人事迹深深打动了。
(Change to active voice)
10. 这位作家的作品既有思想深度，又有艺术美感。
(Rewrite using “无论……都……” to express a similar meaning)
Section B: Reading Comprehension [35 marks]
Passage 1: Classical Chinese Text [15 marks]
Read the following classical Chinese passage carefully and answer Questions 11–15.
Generated source_image for Q11-Q15.
Passage Text (for reference):
【诗歌部分】
种豆南山下，草盛豆苗稀。
晨兴理荒秽，带月荷锄归。
【文言散文部分】
陶潜字元亮，浔阳柴桑人也。少孤贫，躬耕自资。好读书，不求甚解。每有会意，便欣然忘食。性嗜酒，家贫不能恒得。乡里知其如此，或置酒招之。造饮辄尽，期于必醉。既醉便退，曾不吝情去留。环堵萧然，不蔽风日。短褐穿结，箪瓢屡空，晏如也。尝著《五柳先生传》以自况。世人皆贵奔竞，而潜独超然物外，岂不贤哉！
11. 解释下列加点词语在文中的意思：[4 marks]
(a) 理荒秽：________________________
(b) 会意：________________________
(c) 恒得：________________________
(d) 吝情去留：________________________
12. 翻译下列句子成现代汉语：[4 marks]
(a) 晨兴理荒秽，带月荷锄归。
(b) 造饮辄尽，期于必醉。
13. 根据诗歌部分，陶渊明描写了怎样的田园生活场景？请用自己的语言概括。[3 marks]
14. 从文言散文部分找出两句能体现陶渊明“超然物外”、不慕名利的生活态度的句子，并简要说明理由。[4 marks]
句子一：______________________________________________________________________
理由：________________________________________________________________________
句子二：______________________________________________________________________
理由：________________________________________________________________________
Passage 2: Modern Literary Text [20 marks]
Read the following modern Chinese passage carefully and answer Questions 15–20.
Generated source_image for Q15-Q20.
Passage Text (for reference):
《琴音未老》
林逸尘
① 午后的阳光透过斑驳的树影，洒在老陈的工作台上。空气中弥漫着桐油、松烟和岁月陈腐的木头味，那是属于古琴独有的气息。老陈今年七十有三，眼神却依然锐利如鹰，手指虽布满老茧，动作却轻柔得像在抚摸恋人的脸庞。
② “这张琴，陪了我四十年。”老陈轻抚琴身，喃喃自语，“从前它的音色清亮如泉，如今却沙哑了些，像个老人在低声诉说往事。”他从抽屉里取出一把锉刀，动作熟练地打磨着琴码，“修琴，修的不是木头，是音魂。”
③ 门外传来脚步声，是小林，他的年轻学徒。“师父，李先生来取琴了，说后天要登台演出。”小林声音里带着焦急，“这琴……真能赶上吗？”
④ 老陈放下锉刀，抬头看了眼墙上挂满的琴，每张琴上都贴着红纸条，密密麻麻写着名字、日期、音律调整记录。“急什么？琴性如人性，急不得。”他站起身，走到那张名为“流泉”的古琴前，轻拨一弦，眉头微蹙，“第三弦泛音不准，还得再调。”
⑤ “师父，您以前说‘琴以养性’，可现在您自己却累成这样……”小林欲言又止，眼眶泛红。
⑥ 老陈回头，难得露出一丝笑意，拍拍小林的肩膀：“傻孩子，这不是累，是‘乐’。《礼记》云：‘乐者，乐也。’修琴四十年，我修的不是琴，是这颗心啊。等这‘流泉’音色圆润了，你亲手交给李先生，告诉他——琴音未老，人心亦然。”
15. 根据第①段，请用文中词语填空：[2 marks]
老陈的工作环境充满了________、________和________的气味，这些气味构成了古琴独有的气息。
16. 第②段中，老陈说“修琴，修的不是木头，是音魂”。请结合上下文解释“音魂”在此处的含义。[3 marks]
17. 第③段中，小林的语气是“焦急”的，而第④段中老陈的态度是“从容”的。请从文中各找出一个动作描写和一个语言描写，对比说明两人心理状态的差异。[4 marks]
小林：动作/语言 ________________________ → 心理 ________________________
老陈：动作/语言 ________________________ → 心理 ________________________
18. 第④段提到墙上挂满的琴，每张琴贴着“红纸条，密密麻麻写着名字、日期、音律调整记录”。这个细节的描写有什么作用？[3 marks]
19. 老陈引用《礼记》中“乐者，乐也”来解释自己的心境。请说明这句话在文中的双关含义，并结合老陈的经历说明其深层意义。[4 marks]
20. 本文题为《琴音未老》。请结合全文内容，谈谈你对这个标题的理解。[4 marks]
Section C: Writing [25 marks]
Choose ONE of the following two topics and write an essay of at least 350 characters.
Topic 1: Research-based Essay
题目：〈中华传统技艺的当代传承〉
要求：
- 结合具体例子（如古琴制作、京剧脸谱、苏绣、景泰蓝等），探讨传统技艺在现代社会面临的挑战与机遇。
- 分析年轻一代如何参与传承与创新。
- 阐述你的观点，论证深入，语言优美，展现思维深度。
Topic 2: Critique & Debate
题目：〈“读万卷书，不如行万里路”──你怎么看？〉
要求：
- 针对这一观点发表看法，可以赞同、反对或辩证看待。
- 与他人可能的观点对话，阐述理由，逻辑严密。
- 结合阅读经历、社会实践或历史典故论证，表达说服力强，显示文化修养。
Essay Writing Space:
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Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Chinese Primary 6 PSLE SA2 (Version 1) - Answer Key
Total Marks: 80
Section A: Language Use [20 marks]
Part 1: Vocabulary and Word Choice [10 marks]
1. (A) 献身于 [2 marks]
Explanation: "献身于" means "to devote oneself to", collocates with "学术研究" (academic research) and carries a positive connotation matching "令人敬佩" (admirable).
- (B) 沉湎于 = indulge in (negative, usually for bad habits)
- (C) 专注于 = focus on (neutral, lacks the sense of lifelong dedication)
- (D) 执着于 = persist in (can be neutral/positive but less idiomatic for "devoting one's life")
2. (D) 坚韧不拔 [2 marks]
Explanation: The context "面对突如其来的困难……没有退缩，而是……寻找解决办法" describes persistent perseverance in adversity. "坚韧不拔" (unyielding despite setbacks) fits best.
- (A) 从容不迫 = calm and unhurried (describes manner, not perseverance)
- (B) 临危不惧 = fearless in danger (focuses on courage, not sustained effort)
- (C) 井井有条 = orderly (describes method, not attitude toward difficulty)
3. (A) 蕴含 [2 marks]
Explanation: "蕴含" means "contain implicitly / embody (deep meaning)", often used for abstract qualities like "历史文化底蕴" (historical and cultural depth). "读来令人回味无穷" suggests layered meaning.
- (B) 包含 = contain (general, neutral)
- (C) 充满 = full of (collocates poorly with abstract "底蕴")
- (D) 渗透 = permeate (usually for influence spreading into something)
4. (A) 宁静致远 [2 marks]
Explanation: This is the second half of the famous couplet from Zhuge Liang's 《诫子书》: "非淡泊无以明志，非宁静无以致远" (Without tranquility, one cannot achieve far-reaching goals). The question stem gives the meaning directly.
5. (C) 细致入微……唤起 [2 marks]
Explanation: "细致入微" (meticulous down to the tiniest detail) fits a documentary showing "普通人的生活百态" (myriad facets of ordinary lives). "唤起……共鸣" (evoke resonance) is a standard collocation.
- (A) 淋漓尽致 = thoroughly/vividly (usually for expression/performance, not observation)
- (B) 入木三分 = penetrating deeply (usually for analysis/insight/calligraphy)
- (D) 栩栩如生 = lifelike (usually for artistic depiction, not documentary footage)
Part 2: Sentence Transformation and Correction [10 marks]
6. 尽管天气恶劣，救援队员仍然坚持搜救工作。 [2 marks]
Marking: 1 mark for "尽管", 1 mark for "仍然" (or "也") in correct positions.
Note: "虽然……但……" → "尽管……也/仍……" is a direct concession structure transformation.
7. 这首古诗不但意境深远，而且读者读后久久不能忘怀。 [2 marks]
Marking: 1 mark for "不但", 1 mark for "而且" in correct positions.
Note: The original is a cause-effect/compound sentence; "不但……而且……" links two predicates about the poem/its effect.
8. 除非努力学习，否则不能掌握知识。 [2 marks]
Marking: 1 mark for "除非" at start, 1 mark for "否则" in second clause.
Logic: "只有A才B" ≡ "除非A，否则不B" (Unless A, not B).
9. 他的感人事迹深深打动了大家。 [2 marks]
Marking: 1 mark for correct subject "他的感人事迹", 1 mark for active verb "打动了" and object "大家".
Passive → Active: "大家都被……打动了" → "……打动了大家".
10. 无论从思想深度还是艺术美感来看，这位作家的作品都令人赞叹。 (Accept reasonable variations using "无论……都……") [2 marks]
Marking: 1 mark for "无论……都……" structure, 1 mark for preserving meaning (both depth and beauty).
Example answer: 无论是在思想深度上，还是在艺术美感上，这位作家的作品都达到了很高的水平。
Section B: Reading Comprehension [35 marks]
Passage 1: Classical Chinese Text [15 marks]
11. Vocabulary Explanation [4 marks, 1 each]
(a) 理 = 整治，管理 / treat, manage (the wasteland)
(b) 会 = 领悟，理解 / comprehend, grasp (the essence)
(c) 恒 = 常，经常 / constantly, regularly
(d) 吝 = 吝惜，介意 / begrudge, mind (leaving or staying)
Teaching Note: Classical function words (虚词) often have different meanings from modern usage. "会" here is not "meeting" but "understanding". "吝" is not just "stingy" but "reluctant to part with / mind".
12. Translation [4 marks, 2 each]
(a) 晨兴理荒秽，带月荷锄归。
Translation: 清晨起来整理荒地，傍晚带着月光挑着锄头回家。
Marking: 1 mark for "晨兴" (early morning rise), "理荒秽" (clear wasteland); 1 mark for "带月" (under moonlight), "荷锄归" (carry hoe home).
(b) 造饮辄尽，期于必醉。
Translation: 每次喝酒就喝个尽兴，以求必醉为目的。
Marking: 1 mark for "造饮辄尽" (every time drink, finish all); 1 mark for "期于必醉" (aim to get drunk).
Teaching Note: "辄" = 就，便 (then/immediately); "期于" = 以……为期望 (take ... as goal).
13. Summary of Pastoral Scene [3 marks]
Answer: 陶渊明描写了自己清晨起来锄草除秽，直到月亮升起才挑着锄头回家的辛勤耕作场景，展现了田园生活的朴实与劳作的艰辛，也流露出闲适自在的心境。
Marking: 1 mark for "晨兴理荒秽" (morning weeding), 1 mark for "带月荷锄归" (returning at moonlight), 1 mark for capturing the mood (辛勤/闲适).
14. Evidence of "超然物外" Attitude [4 marks, 2 each]
Sentence 1: “箪瓢屡空，晏如也。”
Reason: 即使饭篮和水瓢经常空空如也（生活贫困），他依然安之若素、心情平静，不为贫穷所动，体现超脱物质追求。
Sentence 2: “世人皆贵奔竞，而潜独超然物外。” (or "造饮辄尽，期于必醉。既醉便退，曾不吝情去留。")
Reason: 直接点明世人追逐名利，而他独自超脱于世俗之外；或：喝酒痛快淋漓，醉了就走，不介意去留，体现洒脱不羁、不受世俗礼法拘束。
Marking: 1 mark for accurate quote, 1 mark for valid explanation linking to "超然物外/不慕名利".
Passage 2: Modern Literary Text [20 marks]
15. Fill in the Blanks [2 marks]
Answer: 桐油、松烟、岁月陈腐的木头味 (any order)
Marking: 1 mark for any two correct, 2 marks for all three. Must use original text words.
16. Meaning of "音魂" [3 marks]
Answer: “音魂”指古琴内在的音韵灵魂、艺术生命。老陈认为修琴不仅是修复木质结构、调整音准等物理层面，更是唤醒和传承古琴承载的文化意蕴、演奏者的情感寄托以及琴本身的“性格”与“韵味”，让琴声重焕生机与神韵。
Marking: 1 mark for "内在音韵/艺术生命/文化意蕴"; 1 mark for contrasting with "修木头" (physical repair); 1 mark for "唤醒/传承/重焕生机" (restoring vitality).
17. Contrast of Psychological States [4 marks]
小林：
- 动作/语言：“声音里带着焦急” / “师父……这琴……真能赶上吗？” (急切询问)
- 心理：担心完不成任务，对师父身体担忧，缺乏定力。
老陈：
- 动作/语言：“放下锉刀，抬头看了眼墙上挂满的琴” / “急什么？琴性如人性，急不得。” (从容自若)
- 心理：胸有成竹，遵循琴的规律，心态平和，专注于艺术本身而非外在压力。
Marking: 1 mark each for correct quote/action for 小林 and 老陈; 1 mark each for accurate psychological inference. Must show contrast (焦急 vs 从容).
18. Function of "Red Paper Strips" Detail [3 marks]
Answer:
- 侧面描写老陈修琴经验丰富、数量巨大，确立“资深琴师”形象。
- 体现老陈工作严谨细致、一丝不苟，每张琴都有详细档案记录。
- 铺垫后文老陈对“流泉”琴音准问题的精准判断，强化其专业权威。
Marking: 1 mark per valid point (max 3). Accept: 侧面烘托、人物性格、铺垫伏笔.
19. Double Meaning of "乐者，乐也" [4 marks]
Answer:
双关含义：
- 字面义：“乐”（音乐）的作用是让人“乐”（快乐/愉悦）。
- 深层义：“修琴”这一过程本身就是修心养性、获得内心安宁与快乐的过程。
结合经历的深层意义： 老陈修琴四十年，经历枯燥、孤独、身体劳累，但他不视为“累”，而视为“乐”。因为他在修琴中磨砺心性、寄托情感、实现自我超越，达到了“琴人合一”的境界。这句话点明了“技以载道、艺以养心”的核心主旨。
Marking: 1 mark for identifying double meaning (music/joy), 1 mark for explaining "修琴即修心", 2 marks for linking to 老陈's 40-year experience and "非累是乐" insight.
20. Understanding of Title "琴音未老" [4 marks]
Answer:
- 字面层面： 古琴“流泉”虽历经岁月、音色曾沙哑，但经老陈精心修复，音色重归圆润，琴声依然动听，不显衰老。
- 人物层面： 老陈虽年过七十、双手布满老茧，但初心不改、技艺精湛、精神矍铄，内心对古琴艺术的热爱与追求“未老”。
- 传承层面： 通过徒弟小林的学习与成长，古琴修复技艺与“琴以养性”的精神得以传承，中华传统琴文化薪火相传，生生不息。
- 主题升华： 标题点出“琴音未老，人心亦然” —— 真正的艺术与匠心不朽，超越时光流转。
Marking: 1 mark per layer (literal, person, inheritance, theme), max 4. Requires textual evidence integration.
Section C: Writing [25 marks]
Marking Guidelines (Generic for both topics):
| Criteria | Marks | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| Content & Perspective (立意与内容) | 8 | - Topic 1: Concrete examples, analysis of challenges/opportunities, youth role, insightful view.<br>- Topic 2: Clear stance, dialogue with opposing views, logical reasoning, cultural depth. |
| Structure & Logic (结构与逻辑) | 6 | Clear intro-body-conclusion; coherent paragraphs; smooth transitions; argument progresses logically. |
| Language & Expression (语言表达) | 6 | Elegant, precise vocabulary; varied sentence structures; appropriate rhetorical devices; few/no grammatical errors. |
| Depth & Originality (深度与创见) | 5 | Goes beyond clichés; shows critical thinking; personal voice; connects to broader cultural/social context. |
Total: 25 marks
Topic 1: 〈中华传统技艺的当代传承〉 - Key Content Points for Marking
Expected coverage:
- 具体例子: e.g., 古琴制作（如文中老陈）、苏绣“双面绣”创新、景泰蓝非遗传承人进校园、京剧脸谱文创产品。
- 挑战: 市场萎缩、传承周期长/收益低、年轻人缺乏耐心、机械化冲击、原材料稀缺。
- 机遇: 国家政策扶持、非遗进校园/社区、文创产品/直播带货新渠道、跨界合作（时尚/游戏/文旅）、数字化存档。
- 年轻一代角色: 学徒制学习、设计赋能、新媒体传播、学术研究、创新应用（如古琴电子化教学）。
- 观点: “活化而非复古”、“技艺核心不变、形式与时俱进”、“传承人+设计师+运营者”协作模式。
Topic 2: 〈“读万卷书，不如行万里路”──你怎么看？〉 - Key Content Points for Marking
Possible stances:
- 赞同: 实践出真知、书本知识需实践检验、行万里路拓宽眼界增厚阅历（如王安石、顾炎武）。
- 反对/辩证: 读书是行路的地图/基础、无书本理论指导行路盲目（如“纸上谈兵”需书本铺垫）、读万卷书本身是精神之旅（朱熹“半亩方塘”）。
- 辩证融合: “读万卷书”是内在积淀，“行万里路”是外在验证，二者辩证统一、相辅相成（董其昌“读万卷书，行万里路”）。
- 对话他人观点: 回应“读书无用论”/“实践至上论”，引用古今中外例证（孔子周游列国、徐霞客、现代留学/社会实践）。
- 文化修养体现: 引用经典、联系时事、逻辑严密、语言典雅。
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