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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chinese Secondary 2
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Version 2
Subject: Chinese
Level: Secondary 2
Paper: Practice Paper 2 (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.
- For multiple-choice questions, write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the answer space.
- For open-ended questions, write your answers in complete sentences in Chinese.
- The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
- Total marks for this paper: 50.
Section A: Practical Text Comprehension (实用文阅读) [15 marks]
Read the following notice carefully and answer Questions 1–5.
通知：社区“绿色生活”环保工作坊
为了响应政府“零废弃国家”蓝图，本社区中心将举办一系列环保工作坊，旨在提高居民的环保意识，推广可持续生活方式。详情如下：
活动主题： 变废为宝——旧物改造与垃圾分类实战
日期： 2024年6月15日（星期六）至 6月16日（星期日）
时间： 上午 9:00 – 下午 5:00
地点： 裕廊西社区中心 3楼 多功能厅
对象： 12岁以上居民（欢迎亲子同行）
费用： 免费（需缴交 $10 押金，活动结束后全额退还）
活动内容：
| 日期 | 时间 | 活动项目 | 负责导师 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6月15日 | 9:00–12:00 | 塑料瓶改造花盆 & 自动浇水装置制作 | 陈志明老师（环保达人） |
| 6月15日 | 1:00–4:00 | 旧T恤改造环保袋 & 刺绣装饰 | 林美玲老师（手工艺师） |
| 6月16日 | 9:00–12:00 | 厨余堆肥实操 & 酵素清洁剂制作 | 王大伟老师（都市农夫） |
| 6月16日 | 1:00–4:00 | 社区垃圾分类大挑战 & 环保知识竞赛 | 社区环保大使团队 |
报名方式：
请于 6月10日前，扫描下方二维码或致电 6789 1234 报名。名额有限，额满即止。
注意事项：
- 参与者请自备一件旧T恤及两个干净塑料瓶。
- 活动当天请自备水瓶，现场不提供瓶装水。
- 成功报名者将收到确认短信，请凭短信入场。
Questions 1–5 [15 marks]
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What is the main objective of the "Green Living" workshop series?
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Based on the notice, state two items participants must bring on the day of the event.
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If a participant wants to learn how to make cleaning agents from kitchen waste, which session should they attend? Provide the date and time.
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The notice states that a $10 deposit is required but will be fully refunded. What is the likely purpose of this deposit?
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A resident wants to register for the workshop on 6 June 2024. Can they register by calling the hotline? Explain your answer based on the notice.
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The notice mentions "名额有限，额满即止". What does this phrase imply about the registration process?
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Which instructor is a "都市农夫" (urban farmer)? What session does he conduct?
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Section B: Narrative Text Comprehension (记叙文阅读) [20 marks]
Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 8–15.
那双布鞋
① 奶奶的手，像老树皮一样粗糙，布满了深深浅浅的皱纹。但这双手，却能针出最细密、最结实的针脚。
② 那是我上中一那年，期中考试成绩单发下来的日子。我数学不及格，拿着那张鲜红的“F”，像个做错事的孩子，躲在楼梯角落不敢回家。天色渐暗，风夹杂着细雨，吹得我直打寒颤。
③ “囡囡，吃饭啦。”奶奶的声音从楼下传来，不急不缓，像往常一样温柔。我硬着头皮走进屋，把成绩单拍在桌上，别过头去，不敢看奶奶的眼睛。
④ 奶奶戴上老花镜，慢慢地看完了成绩单。她没有骂我，也没有叹气，只是轻轻放下眼镜，拍拍身边的位置：“来，陪阿嬷说说话。”
⑤ 那晚，奶奶拿出一双半成品的布鞋。鞋面是深蓝色的布，鞋底已缠好千层底，正等着钉鞋面。奶奶递给我一根线、一根针，说：“阿嬷教你钉鞋底。一针一线，心静则神定。”
⑥ 第一针，我刺歪了，扎破了手指，鲜血渗出。我委屈地想哭，奶奶却只是替我吸去血珠，吹吹伤口：“不疼，再来。针歪了，心就歪了；心正了，针才会直。”
⑦ 那一晚，我钉了一双鞋。针脚歪歪扭扭，线头也长短不一。奶奶却像得了宝贝，穿在脚上走了一圈，笑着说：“好走，真好走。”
⑧ 后来，我考上了大学，离家求学。行李箱底，总压着那双奶奶亲手做的布鞋。每当考试前焦虑失眠，我就拿出来摸摸那粗糙却温暖的针脚，仿佛听见奶奶在耳边说：“心正了，针才会直；路正了，脚才稳。”
⑨ 如今，奶奶走了。留下的，是满柜子做好的、没做好的布鞋，还有那句刻在我骨子里的话。
Questions 8–15 [20 marks]
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In Paragraph 1, the author describes Grandma’s hands as “像老树皮一样粗糙” (rough like old tree bark). What does this description suggest about Grandma’s life?
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In Paragraph 2, why did the author hide in the stairwell?
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In Paragraph 4, Grandma “没有骂我，也没有叹气” (did not scold me, nor sigh). What does this reaction reveal about Grandma’s character?
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In Paragraph 5, Grandma says: “一针一线，心静则神定” (Stitch by stitch, a calm mind leads to a steady spirit). Explain what she means by this in the context of the story.
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In Paragraph 6, Grandma says: “针歪了，心就歪了；心正了，针才会直.” How does this advice apply to the author’s life beyond shoe-making? Provide evidence from the text.
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In Paragraph 7, Grandma says the poorly stitched shoes are “好走，真好走” (comfortable, really comfortable). Why does she say this?
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The author mentions in Paragraph 8: “行李箱底，总压着那双奶奶亲手做的布鞋.” What does this action symbolize?
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The passage ends with: “留下的，是满柜子做好的、没做好的布鞋，还有那句刻在我骨子里的话.” What is the “话” (words) referred to here, and why is it “刻在我骨子里” (etched into my bones)?
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Section C: Argumentative Text Comprehension (议论文阅读) [15 marks]
Read the following passage carefully and answer Questions 16–20.
别让“点赞”绑架你的青春
① 打开手机，指尖轻滑，红色的小爱心瞬间爆炸——这是当代青少年最熟悉的多巴胺来源。一张精修自拍、一段剪辑精良的短视频、一句看似深刻的文案，都能在几分钟内收获成百上千个赞。那一刻，仿佛全世界都在为你喝彩。
② 然而，当屏幕熄灭，房间重归寂静，那份虚荣的满足感却像沙堡般迅速崩塌。我们开始痴迷于数据：粉丝数、点赞数、转发数。为了博取流量，有人刻意制造冲突，有人过度包装人设，甚至有人不惜触碰法律底线。我们把“被看见”误以为是“被认可”，把“流量”误以为是“价值”。
③ 青春是用来奔跑的，不是用来围观的。真正的成长，往往发生在无人喝彩的角落：深夜图书馆里攻克难题的专注，操场上跌倒再爬起的倔强，实验室里反复调试参数的耐心，志愿服务中擦干汗水的真诚。这些瞬间，不会自带滤镜，不会自动生成热搜，但它们构建了一个真实、厚重、抗压的自我。
④ 社交媒体本无罪，罪在我们将其变成了评价自我的唯一标尺。当我们学会在“点赞”之外寻找确定感——读一本难啃的书，学一门枯燥的技艺，深交几个知心挚友，完成一次微小的蜕变——我们才真正夺回了青春的主动权。
⑤ 别让“点赞”绑架你的青春。最好的自己，不需要观众见证。
Questions 16–20 [15 marks]
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In Paragraph 1, the author describes “红色的小爱心瞬间爆炸” (the little red hearts explode instantly). What effect is the author trying to create with this imagery?
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In Paragraph 2, the author states: “我们把‘被看见’误以为是‘被认可’，把‘流量’误以为是‘价值’.” Explain the difference between “被看见” and “被认可” in your own words.
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Paragraph 3 lists several examples of “真正的成长” (true growth). Identify two examples and explain what quality each example demonstrates.
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In Paragraph 4, the author suggests ways to find “确定感” (a sense of certainty) beyond “likes”. Choose one suggestion and explain how it helps a person develop a “真实、厚重、抗压的自我” (real, substantial, resilient self).
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The title of the passage is “别让‘点赞’绑架你的青春” (Don’t let ‘likes’ hijack your youth). Based on the passage, explain how “likes” can “hijack” a young person’s youth.
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End of Paper
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chinese Secondary 2 (Answer Key)
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Version 2
Subject: Chinese
Level: Secondary 2
Paper: Practice Paper 2 (Comprehension Focus)
Total Marks: 50
Section A: Practical Text Comprehension (实用文阅读) [15 marks]
1. [2 marks]
Answer: The main objective is to raise residents' environmental awareness and promote a sustainable lifestyle in support of the national "Zero Waste Nation" blueprint.
Explanation: The notice states the workshop aims to "提高居民的环保意识，推广可持续生活方式" (raise residents' environmental awareness, promote sustainable lifestyle) and is held to "响应政府‘零废弃国家’蓝图" (respond to the government's 'Zero Waste Nation' blueprint). Both points are required for full marks.
2. [2 marks]
Answer: Participants must bring one old T-shirt and two clean plastic bottles.
Explanation: Under "注意事项" (Note 1), it states: "参与者请自备一件旧T恤及两个干净塑料瓶" (Participants please bring one old T-shirt and two clean plastic bottles). 1 mark per item.
3. [2 marks]
Answer: 6月16日 (16 June), 9:00–12:00.
Explanation: From the schedule table, the session "厨余堆肥实操 & 酵素清洁剂制作" (Kitchen waste composting practical & enzyme cleaner making) by 王大伟老师 is on 6月16日 9:00–12:00. Both date and time required.
4. [2 marks]
Answer: To ensure registered participants actually attend (reduce no-shows) / to secure commitment.
Explanation: The deposit acts as a commitment device. Since the event is free, the $10 deposit (refunded after attendance) discourages people from registering and not turning up, which would waste limited slots. Acceptable answers: "确保出席率" (ensure attendance rate), "防止爽约" (prevent no-shows).
5. [3 marks]
Answer: Yes, they can register by calling the hotline 6789 1234 before 10 June 2024.
Explanation: The notice states "请于 6月10日前，扫描下方二维码或致电 6789 1234 报名" (Please register by 10 June by scanning QR code or calling 6789 1234). 6 June is before the deadline, and calling is explicitly listed as a registration method. 1 mark for "Yes", 2 marks for correct justification with evidence.
6. [2 marks]
Answer: It implies that registration is on a first-come-first-served basis and slots are limited; once full, registration closes immediately.
Explanation: "名额有限" = limited slots; "额满即止" = stops when full. This creates urgency and indicates no waiting list or extension.
7. [2 marks]
Answer: 王大伟老师 (Teacher Wang Dawei). He conducts the session "厨余堆肥实操 & 酵素清洁剂制作" on 16 June, 9:00–12:00.
Explanation: The table shows 王大伟老师 labeled as "都市农夫" (urban farmer) conducting the 16 June morning session. Both name and session required.
Section B: Narrative Text Comprehension (记叙文阅读) [20 marks]
8. [2 marks]
Answer: It suggests Grandma has done many years of hard manual labour / needlework, leading a tough, hardworking life.
Explanation: The simile "像老树皮一样粗糙" (rough like old tree bark) combined with "布满了深深浅浅的皱纹" (covered in deep and shallow wrinkles) indicates years of physical work. The contrast with "却能针出最细密、最结实的针脚" (yet can stitch the finest, strongest stitches) highlights her skill despite rough hands. 1 mark for hard life/labour, 1 mark for years of needlework/skill.
9. [2 marks]
Answer: The author failed Mathematics (got an 'F') in the mid-year exam and was afraid to face Grandma / show the report card.
Explanation: Paragraph 2: "我数学不及格，拿着那张鲜红的‘F’，像个做错事的孩子，躲在楼梯角落不敢回家" (I failed Math, holding that bright red 'F', like a child who did wrong, hid in stairwell daring not to go home). Both the failure and the fear/shame required.
10. [2 marks]
Answer: It reveals Grandma is understanding, patient, gentle, and supportive; she values emotional connection over academic results.
Explanation: Instead of scolding or showing disappointment ("没有骂我，也没有叹气"), she calmly invites the author to talk ("拍拍身边的位置：'来，陪阿嬷说说话'"). This shows unconditional love and wisdom in handling failure. Any two relevant traits with evidence.
11. [3 marks]
Answer: Grandma uses shoe-making as a metaphor: focusing on the meticulous task (stitch by stitch) calms the mind, which in turn steadies one's emotions and spirit, helping the author overcome anxiety and shame.
Explanation: "一针一线" (stitch by stitch) = focus on process; "心静则神定" (calm mind leads to steady spirit) = mindfulness/emotional regulation. In context, the author is upset about exam failure; the repetitive, careful work distracts from negative emotions and restores inner balance. 1 mark for literal meaning, 2 marks for contextual application.
12. [3 marks]
Answer: The advice means one's mindset determines one's actions and outcomes. Applied to life: if the author maintains a correct/positive attitude ("心正"), she will make right choices and walk a stable path ("路正了，脚才稳"), as shown by her later university success and using the shoes for courage during exams.
Explanation: Direct quote from Para 8: "心正了，针才会直；路正了，脚才稳" explicitly links the shoe-making lesson to life philosophy. Evidence: author gets into university (right path) and uses the lesson to cope with exam anxiety (steady spirit). 1 mark for meaning, 2 marks for textual evidence/application.
13. [2 marks]
Answer: Grandma says this to encourage and affirm the author's effort, not the product's quality; she values the learning process and the author's willingness to try.
Explanation: The shoes were "针脚歪歪扭扭" (stitches crooked) and "线头也长短不一" (uneven thread ends), objectively poorly made. Grandma's praise is emotional support — "得了宝贝" (like a treasure) — to build the author's confidence after the exam failure. It's about love, not craftsmanship.
14. [3 marks]
Answer: It symbolizes the author carrying Grandma's love, wisdom, and the lesson "心正了，针才会直" as a source of strength and emotional anchor during challenging times away from home.
Explanation: "压着" (pressed at the bottom) implies it's a foundation/fundamental item. The shoes represent Grandma's presence ("仿佛听见奶奶在耳边说") and the life philosophy that steadies the author during "焦虑失眠" (anxious insomnia) before exams. 1 mark for symbolism (love/wisdom), 1 mark for function (strength/anchor), 1 mark for textual link to Para 8.
15. [3 marks]
Answer: The "话" refers to Grandma's teaching: "心正了，针才会直；路正了，脚才稳" (When the heart is upright, the needle will be straight; when the path is upright, the steps will be steady). It is "刻在我骨子里" because it has become a lifelong guiding principle internalized through repeated practice and memory, shaping the author's character and decisions.
Explanation: The phrase is explicitly stated in Para 8. "刻在我骨子里" (etched in bones) means deeply internalized, subconscious, permanent influence — not just remembered, but part of one's being. 1 mark for identifying the quote, 2 marks for explaining "etched in bones" with reference to lasting impact.
Section C: Argumentative Text Comprehension (议论文阅读) [15 marks]
16. [2 marks]
Answer: The imagery creates a sense of instant, intense, and addictive gratification / visual excitement, mimicking the dopamine rush from receiving social media validation.
Explanation: "爆炸" (explode) suggests suddenness, abundance, and overwhelming visual stimulation. "红色的小爱心" (little red hearts) are the universal 'like' icon. Together they depict the immediate, visceral pleasure of viral attention. 1 mark for identifying the feeling (gratification/excitement), 1 mark for linking to dopamine/social media mechanism.
17. [3 marks]
Answer: "被看见" (being seen) is passive, superficial visibility — mere exposure or attention on a screen. "被认可" (being acknowledged/validated) is active, meaningful recognition based on genuine merit, character, or deep understanding.
Explanation: The author contrasts metrics (views, likes) with true worth. "被看见" = data points, fleeting attention. "被认可" = earned respect, substantive appreciation. Example: A viral prank gets "被看见"; a consistent volunteer gets "被认可". 1 mark for defining each, 1 mark for contrast, 1 mark for own words (not copying text).
18. [4 marks]
Answer (any two):
- 深夜图书馆里攻克难题的专注 (Focus in conquering difficult problems in the library at night) → demonstrates perseverance / intellectual discipline / self-driven learning.
- 操场上跌倒再爬起的倔强 (Stubbornness in falling and rising again on the sports field) → demonstrates resilience / grit / physical & mental toughness.
- 实验室里反复调试参数的耐心 (Patience in repeatedly debugging parameters in the lab) → demonstrates rigour / scientific attitude / attention to detail.
- 志愿服务中擦干汗水的真诚 (Sincerity in wiping sweat during volunteer service) → demonstrates empathy / altruism / groundedness. Explanation: Each example is a concrete, unglamorous action. The quality must match the action. 2 marks per example (1 for example, 1 for quality).
19. [3 marks]
Answer (choose one):
- 读一本难啃的书 (Read a difficult book): Builds deep thinking, patience, and independent knowledge structures not dependent on external feedback. The struggle to understand develops cognitive resilience ("抗压").
- 学一门枯燥的技艺 (Learn a tedious skill): Cultivates discipline, delayed gratification, and tangible competence. Mastery comes from repetition, not applause, building a "厚重" (substantial) self.
- 深交几个知心挚友 (Make a few close friends): Provides authentic emotional support and honest feedback based on shared history, not curated images. Real relationships ground identity ("真实").
- 完成一次微小的蜕变 (Complete a small transformation): Proves agency and growth through personal effort. Accumulated small wins build genuine confidence ("确定感"). Explanation: Must link the specific activity to one or more of the three traits: 真实 (authentic), 厚重 (substantial/deep), 抗压 (resilient). 1 mark for choice, 2 marks for explanation linking to traits.
20. [3 marks]
Answer: "Likes" hijack youth by becoming the sole metric of self-worth, causing young people to chase virtual validation (traffic, persona, conflict) instead of pursuing real growth (learning, resilience, authentic relationships). This leads to anxiety, inauthenticity, and loss of autonomy over one's values and time.
Explanation: Synthesize Para 2 (obsessed with data, manufacturing conflict/persona, confusing traffic with value) and Para 3/4 (neglecting real growth, losing "主动权" agency). The hijacking is the displacement of internal locus of control by external metrics. 1 mark for mechanism (sole metric), 1 mark for consequences (inauthentic actions, neglected growth), 1 mark for result (loss of autonomy/youth).
Total: 50 marks
Marking Notes for Teachers:
- Language: Accept answers in Chinese or English unless question specifies. Chinese preferred for Chinese paper.
- Lifting: Direct lifting of phrases from text is allowed for evidence, but synthesis/paraphrasing shows better understanding.
- Partial Marks: Award proportionally for partially correct answers (e.g., 1/2, 2/3).
- Common Errors:
- Q11/Q12: Confusing literal shoe-making with metaphorical life lesson.
- Q17: Defining only one term, not contrasting.
- Q18: Listing examples without naming the demonstrated quality.
- Q20: Describing social media addiction generally, not specifically how "likes" hijack youth per the passage's argument.