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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Tamil Secondary 1
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Version 4
Subject: Higher Tamil
Level: Secondary 1
Paper: Practice Paper (Comprehension Focus)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 50
Name: ________________________
Class: __________
Date: __________
Instructions to Candidates
- 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.
- The total mark for this paper is 50.
- You are advised to spend approximately 20 minutes on Section A, 40 minutes on Section B, and 30 minutes on Section C.
- Dictionaries are not allowed.
Section A: Visual Text Comprehension [10 marks]
Text 1
Study the poster below carefully and answer Questions 1–5.
Generated source_image for Q1.
1. What is the main purpose of this poster? [1]
2. Which event is scheduled to take place in the School Hall? [1]
3. A student is only free during recess at 1.00 pm. Which event can he attend? [1]
4. State two ways a student can get more information or register for the events. [2]
5. The poster says "அனைத்து மாணவர்களும் கலந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும்!" What is the tone of this statement? Choose the most appropriate option. [1]
A. Advisory
B. Persuasive
C. Mandatory
D. Informative
Answer: _______
6. Identify the phrase in the poster that suggests the event is a celebration. [1]
7. If a student wants to participate in the Poetry Competition, what are the date, time, and venue? [3]
Date: ________________________
Time: ________________________
Venue: ________________________
Section B: Narrative Text Comprehension [20 marks]
Text 2
Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 8–15.
அன்பு ஒரு சிறிய கிராமத்தில் வாழ்ந்து கொண்டிருந்தான். அவருடைய தந்தை ஒரு விவசாயி. ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் பூமிக்கு சென்று வேலை செய்து வரும்போது, அன்பு பள்ளிக்கு சென்று படித்து வந்து விட்டு, தந்தையைப் பூமியில் உதவி செய்வதற்கு சென்றுவிடுவான். ஒரு நாள், மழை பெய்யாமல் போனதால் விவசாயம் பாதிக்கப்பட்டு விட்டது. தந்தை மிகவும் கவலைப்பட்டு கொண்டிருந்தார். அன்பு தந்தையின் முகத்தில் கவலையைக் கண்டு, "அப்பா, நான் உங்களுக்கு உதவி செய்வேன்" என்று சொன்னான். அன்பு தன் பள்ளி விடுப்பு நாட்களில், பூமிக்கு சென்று தண்ணீர் விதைத்து, பூச்சிகளை நீக்கி, தந்தையின் பணியை எளிதாக்கி விட்டான். தந்தை அன்பின் உதவியைக் கண்டு மகிழ்ந்தார். "நீ எனக்கு ஒரு பெரிய ஆதரவு" என்று தந்தை சொன்னார். அன்பு "அப்பா, நான் உங்கள் மகன். உதவுவது என் கடமை" என்று பதில் அளித்தான். இப்போது அவர்கள் இரண்டும் சேர்ந்து விவசாயத்தை மேம்படுத்தி கொண்டிருக்கிறார்கள்.
8. Where does Anbu live? [1]
9. What is Anbu's father's occupation? [1]
10. Why was Anbu's father worried? [2]
11. Quote the sentence from the passage that shows Anbu noticed his father's worry. [1]
12. List three specific actions Anbu took to help his father during the school holidays. [3]
(i) ________________________________________________________________________
(ii) ________________________________________________________________________
(iii) ________________________________________________________________________
13. What does the phrase "நீ எனக்கு ஒரு பெரிய ஆதரவு" reveal about the father's feelings? [2]
14. How does Anbu view his responsibility towards his father? Support your answer with evidence from the text. [2]
15. Suggest a suitable title for this passage. [1]
16. The passage shows a strong bond between father and son. Give two pieces of evidence from the text to support this statement. [2]
17. Find words from the passage that mean the following: [3]
(a) Agriculture/Farming: ________________________
(b) Removed/Eliminated: ________________________
(c) Improved/Enhanced: ________________________
Section C: Expository Text Comprehension [20 marks]
Text 3
Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 18–20.
தமிழ் மொழி உலகில் பேசப்படும் பழமையான மொழிகளில் ஒன்றாகும். இது இந்தியாவின் தமிழ்நாடு மாநிலத்தின் அரசு மொழியாகும். சிங்கப்பூரில், தமிழ் மொழி நான்கு அரசு மொழிகளில் ஒன்றாகும். தமிழ் மொழியின் வரலாறு 2000 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு மேற்பட்டது. சங்க இலக்கியம் தமிழ் மொழியின் பழமை மற்றும் வளர்ச்சியை விளக்குகிறது. இன்று, தமிழ் மொழி உலகில் 80 மில்லியனுக்கு மேற்பட்டவர்களால் பேசப்படுகிறது. தமிழ் மொழி அறிவியல், தொழில்நுட்பம், மருத்துவம் போன்ற துறைகளிலும் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. தமிழ் மொழியை காப்பாற்றவும், வளர்க்கவும் அனைவரும் முயற்சிக்க வேண்டும்.
18. According to the passage, how old is the history of the Tamil language? [1]
19. Name two fields mentioned in the passage where Tamil language is used today. [2]
20. Based on the passage, explain why it is important to preserve and develop the Tamil language. Answer in your own words as far as possible. [3]
21. The passage states "சங்க இலக்கியம் தமிழ் மொழியின் பழமை மற்றும் வளர்ச்சியை விளக்குகிறது". What does "சங்க இலக்கியம்" refer to? [1]
22. Identify the sentence in the passage that indicates Tamil is an official language in Singapore. [1]
23. The passage mentions "80 மில்லியனுக்கு மேற்பட்டவர்களால் பேசப்படுகிறது". Express this number in numerals. [1]
24. Give one reason from the passage why Tamil is considered a significant language globally. [1]
25. The passage ends with a call to action: "தமிழ் மொழியை காப்பாற்றவும், வளர்க்கவும் அனைவரும் முயற்சிக்க வேண்டும்". Suggest two practical ways a Secondary 1 student can contribute to this effort. [2]
26. Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a word from the passage that has a similar meaning:
"The ancient language of Tamil has a rich literature." [1]
Word from passage: ________________________
27. State whether the following statement is True or False based on the passage.
"Tamil is only spoken in India." [1]
Answer: _______
28. The passage structure moves from _______ to _______ to _______. Complete the flow. [3]
29. What is the main purpose of Text 3? Choose the most appropriate option. [1]
A. To narrate a personal experience
B. To persuade the reader to learn Tamil
C. To inform the reader about the status and importance of Tamil language
D. To describe a cultural festival
Answer: _______
30. Summarise the key points of Text 3 in exactly 30 words. [3]
END OF PAPER
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Tamil Secondary 1 (Answer Key)
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Version 4
Subject: Higher Tamil
Level: Secondary 1
Paper: Practice Paper (Comprehension Focus)
Total Marks: 50
Section A: Visual Text Comprehension [10 marks]
1. To inform students about the Tamil Language Fortnight events and encourage them to participate. / To promote the Tamil Language Fortnight activities. [1]
Marking note: Accept any answer that conveys informing and encouraging participation.
2. Drama Reading (நாடக வாசிப்பு) [1]
3. Word Games (சொற்கள் விளையாட்டு) [1]
Reasoning: It is the only event at 1.00 pm.
4. (i) Scan the QR code labelled "Register here"
(ii) Email the Tamil department at [email protected] [2]
Marking: 1 mark each. Must mention both methods.
5. C. Mandatory [1]
Reasoning: "வேண்டும்" (must) indicates obligation/compulsion, not just persuasion or advice.
6. "தமிழ் மொழி பண்டிகை" (Tamil Language Festival/Fortnight) [1]
Marking note: "பண்டிகை" means festival/celebration.
7. Date: 15 July
Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: Library [3]
Marking: 1 mark each for correct date, time, and venue.
Section B: Narrative Text Comprehension [20 marks]
8. In a small village (ஒரு சிறிய கிராமத்தில்) [1]
9. Farmer (விவசாயி) [1]
10. Because there was no rain (மழை பெய்யாமல் போனதால்), so farming was affected (விவசாயம் பாதிக்கப்பட்டு விட்டது). [2]
Marking: 1 mark for "no rain", 1 mark for "farming affected".
11. "அன்பு தந்தையின் முகத்தில் கவலையைக் கண்டு" [1]
Must quote the exact phrase from the text.
12. (i) Watered the fields / irrigated (தண்ணீர் விதைத்து)
(ii) Removed pests/insects (பூச்சிகளை நீக்கி)
(iii) Made his father's work easier (தந்தையின் பணியை எளிதாக்கி விட்டான்) [3]
Marking: 1 mark each for any three distinct actions from the text.
13. It shows that the father feels grateful and deeply appreciative of Anbu's help; he sees Anbu's support as significant/major ("பெரிய ஆதரவு"). [2]
Marking: 1 mark for identifying gratitude/appreciation, 1 mark for explaining "big support".
14. Anbu sees helping his father as his duty/responsibility as a son ("நான் உங்கள் மகன். உதவுவது என் கடமை"). He does not see it as a favour but as an obligation. [2]
Marking: 1 mark for "duty/obligation", 1 mark for textual evidence.
15. A Son's Duty / Anbu Helps His Father / Love and Duty in the Field (Any suitable title reflecting the father-son bond and farming context) [1]
16. (i) Anbu helps his father in the field every day after school.
(ii) Anbu says helping his father is his duty as a son.
(iii) The father calls Anbu a "big support" and they now work together to improve farming. (Any two) [2]
Marking: 1 mark each for two distinct textual evidences.
17. (a) விவசாயம் (Vivasayam)
(b) நீக்கி (Neekki) / நீக்கம் (Neekkam)
(c) மேம்படுத்தி (Mempaduthi) / மேம்பாடு (Mempadu) [3]
Marking: 1 mark each. Accept the word form as it appears in the text or its root noun/verb form.
Section C: Expository Text Comprehension [20 marks]
18. More than 2000 years (2000 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு மேற்பட்டது) [1]
19. (i) Science (அறிவியல்)
(ii) Technology (தொழில்நுட்பம்)
(iii) Medicine (மருத்துவம்) (Any two) [2]
Marking: 1 mark each.
20. Tamil is an ancient language with a long history and rich literature (Sangam literature), spoken by over 80 million people worldwide, and used in modern fields like science and technology. Preserving it maintains cultural heritage and ensures its continued relevance and growth for future generations. [3]
Marking descriptors:
- 1 mark: Mentions ancient history/rich literature/global speakers.
- 1 mark: Mentions modern usage (science/tech/medicine).
- 1 mark: Explains why preservation matters (heritage, future relevance, growth).
Own words requirement: Do not lift whole sentences; paraphrase key ideas.
21. Classical Tamil literature / Ancient Tamil poetic works (from the Sangam period) that provide evidence of the language's antiquity and development. [1]
22. "சிங்கப்பூரில், தமிழ் மொழி நான்கு அரசு மொழிகளில் ஒன்றாகும்." [1]
Must quote the exact sentence.
23. 80,000,000 (or 80 million) [1]
24. It is one of the oldest living languages in the world with a history of over 2000 years. / It is spoken by over 80 million people globally. / It has a rich classical literature (Sangam). (Any one) [1]
25. (i) Speak Tamil regularly at home and with friends.
(ii) Read Tamil books, newspapers, or online articles.
(iii) Participate in Tamil language competitions or events (like the Tamil Language Fortnight).
(iv) Learn new Tamil vocabulary and use it in writing. (Any two practical ways) [2]
Marking: 1 mark each for practical, age-appropriate actions.
26. பழமையான (Pazhamaiyana) / பழமை (Pazhamai - noun form used as adjective context) [1]
From the phrase "பழமையான மொழிகளில் ஒன்றாகும்".
27. False [1]
Evidence: "உலகில் 80 மில்லியனுக்கு மேற்பட்டவர்களால் பேசப்படுகிறது" (spoken by over 80 million worldwide) and official in Singapore.
28. History/Origins (வரலாறு/பழமை) → Current Status/Usage (தற்போதைய நிலை/பயன்பாடு) → Call to Action/Future (காப்பாற்றும் முயற்சி/எதிர்காலம்) [3]
Marking: 1 mark for each stage correctly identified in sequence.
29. C. To inform the reader about the status and importance of Tamil language [1]
30. Tamil is an ancient language over 2000 years old with rich Sangam literature. It is an official language in Singapore and spoken by over 80 million globally. Used in science and technology, it must be preserved and developed by everyone. (30 words exactly) [3]
Marking: Content points (History, Official status, Global speakers, Modern usage, Call to action) = 2 marks; Conciseness/Exact word count = 1 mark. Penalise if over 35 words.
Total: 50 marks
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