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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chinese Secondary 4
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Subject: Chinese (华文) Level: Secondary 4 (O-Level) Paper: Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension (语文应用与阅读理解) Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Marks: 70 Name: ___________________________ Class: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________
Instructions 说明
- This paper consists of 3 sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C.
- Answer all questions.
- Write your answers in the spaces provided.
- Dictionaries may not be used.
- The time allowed for this paper is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Section A: Language Use (语文应用) — 20 marks
Questions 1–10
Question 1–5: Fill in the Blanks (选词填空) — 10 marks
Read the passage below and fill in each blank with the most appropriate word from the box. Each word can be used only once.
Word Box 词语库:
| 词语 | 拼音 | 英文 |
|---|---|---|
| 坚持不懈 | jiān chí bù xiè | persevere |
| 犹豫不决 | yóu yù bù jué | hesitate |
| 受益匪浅 | shòu yì fěi qiǎn | benefit greatly |
| 迫在眉睫 | pò zài méi jié | imminent |
| 全力以赴 | quán lì yǐ fù | go all out |
Passage 短文:
李明是一名中四学生，他从小热爱篮球。然而，去年他因膝盖受伤不得不暂停训练。医生告诉他，康复训练 (1)，必须尽快开始。李明起初 (2)，担心自己无法恢复到从前的状态。但在教练和家人的鼓励下，他决定 (3)，每天进行物理治疗和体能训练。经过半年的 (4)，他终于重返球场。回顾这段经历，李明表示自己 (5)________，不仅身体变得更坚强，意志也更加坚定。
Answer Space:
(1) _______________ (2) _______________ (3) _______________ (4) _______________ (5) _______________
Question 6–10: Sentence Correction (病句修改) — 10 marks
Each sentence below contains one error. Identify the error and rewrite the sentence correctly.
6. 通过这次社区服务，使我深刻体会到帮助他人的快乐。
Corrected sentence: _______________________________________________
7. 他不仅擅长数学，而且语文也学得很好。
Corrected sentence: _______________________________________________
8. 由于天气的原因，所以运动会不得不延期举行。
Corrected sentence: _______________________________________________
9. 这本书的内容和插图都很丰富。
Corrected sentence: _______________________________________________
10. 我们应该尽量避免不犯错误。
Corrected sentence: _______________________________________________
Section B: Comprehension — Passage 1 (阅读理解一) — 25 marks
Questions 11–17
Read the passage below and answer all questions.
Passage 阅读材料:
《城市中的绿意》
① 在新加坡这座寸土寸金的岛国，高楼大厦鳞次栉比，城市化的步伐从未停歇。然而，令人欣慰的是，政府与民间组织多年来一直致力于在城市中保留并扩大绿色空间。从滨海湾花园的超级树到组屋区的小型社区花园，绿意正以一种独特的方式融入新加坡人的日常生活。
② 社区花园运动始于2015年，当时国家园林局推出了"社区花园计划"，鼓励居民在组屋楼下、公园角落甚至屋顶上种植蔬菜和花卉。截至目前，全岛已有超过1,700个社区花园，参与居民超过30万人。这些花园不仅为城市增添了一抹绿色，更成为邻里之间交流互动的重要平台。
③ 65岁的陈美莲是义顺区一个社区花园的负责人。她回忆道："刚开始的时候，只有五六个人参与，大家互不相识。但一起翻土、播种、浇水之后，我们渐渐成了朋友。现在，我们的花园有40多名固定成员，每周六上午一起劳作，下午则分享自己种的蔬菜，有时还会一起煮饭。"陈美莲认为，社区花园最大的收获不是蔬菜，而是人与人之间的温情。
④ 除了促进邻里关系，社区花园还具有显著的教育价值。许多学校与附近的社区花园合作，让学生参与种植活动。通过亲手播种、观察植物生长、了解食物来源，学生们不仅学到了生物知识，更培养了对自然的尊重和对劳动的珍惜。一位小学教师林老师表示："孩子们在花园里学到的东西，远比课本上的文字来得生动。"
⑤ 然而，社区花园的发展并非一帆风顺。土地有限、资金不足、参与者老龄化等问题始终存在。一些年轻居民表示，工作繁忙使他们难以抽出时间参与园艺活动。对此，国家园林局正在探索"智能花园"的概念，利用传感器和手机应用帮助居民远程监控植物生长状况，降低参与门槛。
⑥ 展望未来，新加坡的目标是在2030年前将社区花园数量增加到3,000个，并吸引更多年轻人参与。正如一位城市规划专家所说："一个真正宜居的城市，不仅要有高楼和商场，更要有让居民放慢脚步、亲近自然的绿色空间。"
Questions:
11. According to paragraph ①, what is the main contrast presented in the opening of the passage? (2 marks)
12. In paragraph ②, the passage states that community gardens serve as "邻里之间交流互动的重要平台". What evidence does the passage provide to support this claim? (3 marks)
13. What does the phrase "鳞次栉比" (paragraph ①) suggest about the buildings in Singapore? (2 marks)
14. Based on paragraph ③, describe two reasons why Chen Meilian considers the community garden meaningful. (4 marks)
(a) _______________________________________________ (b) _______________________________________________
15. In paragraph ④, the passage mentions that students learn "远比课本上的文字来得生动". What does this imply about the author's view on experiential learning compared to textbook learning? (3 marks)
16. Identify two challenges faced by community gardens mentioned in paragraph ⑤. For each challenge, state one possible solution suggested or implied in the passage. (4 marks)
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| (a) | |
| (b) |
17. In paragraph ⑥, the urban planning expert says: "一个真正宜居的城市，不仅要有高楼和商场，更要有让居民放慢脚步、亲近自然的绿色空间。"
Explain what the expert means by "放慢脚步" in this context, and explain why green spaces are important for a "宜居" city. (4 marks)
Section C: Comprehension — Passage 2 (阅读理解二) — 25 marks
Questions 18–20
Read the passage below and answer all questions.
Passage 阅读材料:
《一封未寄出的信》
亲爱的爸爸：
你好！提笔写这封信的时候，窗外的雨正淅淅沥沥地下着，就像我心里说不出的话，细细密密，却始终找不到出口。
你还记得吗？小时候，你每天下班回来，不管多累，都会陪我下棋。那时候我不懂事，总是耍赖，你也总是笑着让着我。后来我上了中学，功课越来越忙，我们之间的对话越来越少。每次你想跟我聊天，我总是敷衍地说"嗯""知道了"，然后关上房门，沉浸在自己的世界里。
上个月，你生病住院了。妈妈打电话告诉我的时候，我正在准备考试。我赶到医院，看到你躺在病床上，脸色苍白，却还笑着说："没事，小感冒而已。"那一刻，我突然发现，你的头发已经白了许多，眼角的皱纹也深了。我站在病床前，喉咙像被什么堵住了，一句话也说不出来。
爸爸，其实我一直想对你说声谢谢。谢谢你每天早出晚归，为这个家奔波；谢谢你在我考试失利时没有责备我，而是拍拍我的肩膀说"下次加油"；谢谢你用沉默的方式表达你的爱——那种不张扬、不喧哗，却从未缺席的爱。
可是，这些话我从来没有当面说过。也许是因为东方人不善于表达感情，也许是因为我觉得来日方长，总有机会说。但这次你住院，让我明白了一个道理：有些话，现在不说，也许就再也没有机会说了。
爸爸，我爱你。
你的儿子 小杰 2024年6月15日
Questions:
18. The narrator describes the rain as "就像我心里说不出的话，细细密密，却始终找不到出口". What literary device is used here, and what does it reveal about the narrator's emotional state? (4 marks)
19. The letter describes a change in the relationship between the narrator and his father over time. Using evidence from the passage, explain how their relationship changed from childhood to the narrator's secondary school years. (6 marks)
Childhood:
Secondary school years:
What caused the change:
20. The narrator says his father's love is "不张扬、不喧哗，却从未缺席的爱". Do you agree that this is an accurate description of the father's love? Support your answer with three pieces of evidence from the passage. (6 marks)
Agree/Disagree: _______________________________________________
Evidence 1: _______________________________________________
Evidence 2: _______________________________________________
Evidence 3: _______________________________________________
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Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chinese Secondary 4
Answer Key & Marking Scheme 答案与评分标准
Paper: Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension (语文应用与阅读理解) Version: 3 of 5 Total Marks: 70
Section A: Language Use (语文应用) — 20 marks
Question 1–5: Fill in the Blanks (选词填空) — 10 marks (2 marks each)
(1) 迫在眉睫
- Reasoning: The context says rehabilitation training must begin as soon as possible ("必须尽快开始"), indicating urgency. 迫在眉睫 means "imminent/urgent."
(2) 犹豫不决
- Reasoning: The context says Li Ming was worried about recovery ("担心自己无法恢复"), indicating hesitation. 犹豫不决 means "hesitant/indecisive."
(3) 全力以赴
- Reasoning: The context says he decided to commit fully to daily physiotherapy and training. 全力以赴 means "go all out."
(4) 坚持不懈
- Reasoning: The context describes six months of persistent effort before returning to the court. 坚持不懈 means "perseverance."
(5) 受益匪浅
- Reasoning: Li Ming reflects on the experience and says he gained a lot ("不仅身体变得更坚强，意志也更加坚定"). 受益匪浅 means "benefit greatly."
Marking Notes:
- Award 2 marks for each correct answer.
- No partial marks.
- Accept only the exact phrase from the word box.
Question 6–10: Sentence Correction (病句修改) — 10 marks (2 marks each)
6. Original: 通过这次社区服务，使我深刻体会到帮助他人的快乐。
Corrected sentence: 这次社区服务使我深刻体会到帮助他人的快乐。 (or: 通过这次社区服务，我深刻体会到帮助他人的快乐。)
- Error type: 主语缺失 (missing subject). "通过……使……" construction eliminates the subject. Remove either "通过" or "使" to restore a proper subject.
7. Original: 他不仅擅长数学，而且语文也学得很好。
Corrected sentence: 他不仅擅长数学，而且擅长语文。 (or: 他数学不仅学得好，而且语文也学得很好。)
- Error type: 关联词搭配不当 / 结构不对称. When using "不仅……而且……", the elements after both connectors should be parallel in structure. "擅长数学" and "语文也学得很好" are not parallel.
8. Original: 由于天气的原因，所以运动会不得不延期举行。
Corrected sentence: 由于天气的原因，运动会不得不延期举行。 (or: 天气不好，所以运动会不得不延期举行。)
- Error type: 关联词重复. "由于" and "所以" should not be used together in the same sentence. Use one or the other.
9. Original: 这本书的内容和插图都很丰富。
Corrected sentence: 这本书的内容很丰富，插图很精美。
- Error type: 搭配不当 (collocation error). "内容" can be "丰富", but "插图" should be described as "精美" or "生动", not "丰富".
10. Original: 我们应该尽量避免不犯错误。
Corrected sentence: 我们应该尽量避免犯错误。 (or: 我们应该尽量不犯错误。)
- Error type: 否定不当 (double negative). "避免不犯错误" creates a double negative that changes the intended meaning. Remove one negative.
Marking Notes:
- Award 2 marks for each correctly rewritten sentence.
- Award 1 mark if the student identifies the error correctly but the rewritten sentence still has minor issues.
- Accept alternative corrections that are grammatically correct and preserve the original meaning.
Section B: Comprehension — Passage 1 (阅读理解一) — 25 marks
11. According to paragraph ①, what is the main contrast presented in the opening of the passage? (2 marks)
Answer: The passage contrasts Singapore's rapid urbanisation ("高楼大厦鳞次栉比，城市化的步伐从未停歇") with the government's and community's efforts to preserve and expand green spaces ("政府与民间组织多年来一直致力于在城市中保留并扩大绿色空间").
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for identifying urbanisation / dense buildings.
- 1 mark for identifying green space preservation efforts.
- Answers must reference both sides of the contrast.
12. In paragraph ②, the passage states that community gardens serve as "邻里之间交流互动的重要平台". What evidence does the passage provide to support this claim? (3 marks)
Answer: The passage provides the following evidence:
- Over 1,700 community gardens have been established across Singapore, involving more than 300,000 residents (showing widespread participation).
- Paragraph ③ gives the specific example of Chen Meilian's garden, where strangers became friends through gardening together, and now 40+ members work and share meals together.
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for citing the statistics (1,700 gardens, 300,000+ participants).
- 1 mark for referencing Chen Meilian's example.
- 1 mark for explaining how the example demonstrates neighbourly interaction (strangers → friends, sharing food).
13. What does the phrase "鳞次栉比" (paragraph ①) suggest about the buildings in Singapore? (2 marks)
Answer: "鳞次栉比" means "arranged closely and neatly in rows, like fish scales or comb teeth." It suggests that Singapore's buildings are densely packed, numerous, and closely spaced together, emphasising the high level of urbanisation and limited land.
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for the meaning (densely packed / arranged closely in rows).
- 1 mark for the implication (high urbanisation / many buildings close together).
14. Based on paragraph ③, describe two reasons why Chen Meilian considers the community garden meaningful. (4 marks)
(a) The garden brought neighbours together — strangers became friends through the shared activity of gardening, creating a close-knit community of over 40 regular members.
(b) The garden fosters warmth and human connection ("人与人之间的温情"). Chen Meilian explicitly states that the greatest harvest is not the vegetables but the relationships formed.
Marking Scheme:
- 2 marks for each reason, with reference to the passage.
- (a) Must mention community building / neighbours becoming friends.
- (b) Must reference the quote about "温情" or relationships being more valuable than vegetables.
15. In paragraph ④, the passage mentions that students learn "远比课本上的文字来得生动". What does this imply about the author's view on experiential learning compared to textbook learning? (3 marks)
Answer: The author implies that experiential learning (learning by doing — planting, observing, experiencing nature firsthand) is more vivid, engaging, and effective than textbook learning. The word "远比" (far more than) indicates a clear preference for hands-on experience. The author believes that direct experience leaves a deeper impression and teaches lessons that written words alone cannot convey.
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for identifying that experiential learning is seen as more vivid/engaging.
- 1 mark for noting the comparison (experiential > textbook).
- 1 mark for explaining the implication (deeper understanding, more memorable).
16. Identify two challenges faced by community gardens mentioned in paragraph ⑤. For each challenge, state one solution suggested or implied in the passage. (4 marks)
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| (a) Limited land / 土地有限 | Rooftop gardens / using underutilised spaces (implied by paragraph ② mentioning rooftops) |
| (b) Ageing participants / lack of young people / 参与者老龄化 | "Smart gardens" using sensors and mobile apps to lower the barrier to participation and attract younger residents |
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for each correctly identified challenge (2 marks).
- 1 mark for each appropriate solution (2 marks).
- Accept alternative valid solutions that are supported by the passage.
17. In paragraph ⑥, the urban planning expert says: "一个真正宜居的城市，不仅要有高楼和商场，更要有让居民放慢脚步、亲近自然的绿色空间。"
Explain what the expert means by "放慢脚步" in this context, and explain why green spaces are important for a "宜居" city. (4 marks)
Answer: "放慢脚步" means to slow down one's pace of life — to take a break from the fast-paced, stressful urban lifestyle and spend time relaxing in nature. In the context of the passage, it suggests that green spaces provide a physical and mental escape from the hustle of city life.
Green spaces are important for a "宜居" (livable) city because:
- They provide residents with places to relax, exercise, and connect with nature, improving physical and mental well-being.
- They foster community bonding (as shown in paragraph ③).
- They make the city more aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable.
- A truly livable city is not just about economic development (高楼和商场) but also about quality of life and human well-being.
Marking Scheme:
- 2 marks for explaining "放慢脚步" (slow down, escape fast-paced life, relax).
- 2 marks for explaining why green spaces contribute to livability (at least two valid points).
Section C: Comprehension — Passage 2 (阅读理解二) — 25 marks
18. The narrator describes the rain as "就像我心里说不出的话，细细密密，却始终找不到出口". What literary device is used here, and what does it reveal about the narrator's emotional state? (4 marks)
Answer: The literary device used is a simile (明喻), comparing the rain to the narrator's unspoken words using "就像" (just like).
This reveals that the narrator:
- Has many feelings and thoughts he wants to express but finds it difficult to articulate them ("说不出的话").
- Feels emotionally overwhelmed — the feelings are "细细密密" (fine and dense), suggesting they are numerous and persistent, like continuous rain.
- Feels trapped or blocked — "始终找不到出口" (can never find an exit) suggests frustration and emotional suppression; he has been holding these feelings in for a long time.
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for identifying the literary device (simile / 明喻).
- 1 mark for explaining the comparison (rain = unspoken words/feelings).
- 1 mark for describing the emotional state (difficulty expressing feelings).
- 1 mark for deeper analysis (feelings are persistent/numerous; sense of being blocked/trapped).
19. The letter describes a change in the relationship between the narrator and his father over time. Using evidence from the passage, explain how their relationship changed from childhood to the narrator's secondary school years. (6 marks)
Childhood: In childhood, the relationship was close and warm. The father would come home from work every day and play chess with the narrator, regardless of how tired he was. The narrator would playfully cheat, and the father would laughingly let him win. This shows a loving, patient, and engaged father-son bond.
Secondary school years: The relationship became distant and communication broke down. The narrator became busy with schoolwork and responded to his father's attempts at conversation with dismissive one-word replies like "嗯" and "知道了", then shut himself in his room. The father tried to connect but the narrator pushed him away.
What caused the change: The change was caused by the narrator's growing academic workload and increasing focus on his own world as he entered adolescence. The narrator became self-absorbed and took his father's presence for granted, failing to appreciate their relationship until his father's hospitalisation made him realise how much time had passed.
Marking Scheme:
- 2 marks for describing the childhood relationship (with evidence: chess, father's patience).
- 2 marks for describing the secondary school relationship (with evidence: one-word replies, shutting the door).
- 2 marks for explaining the cause (academic pressure, adolescence, taking father for granted).
20. The narrator says his father's love is "不张扬、不喧哗，却从未缺席的爱". Do you agree that this is an accurate description of the father's love? Support your answer with three pieces of evidence from the passage. (6 marks)
Agree: Yes, this is an accurate description of the father's love.
Evidence 1: The father played chess with the narrator every day after work, regardless of how tired he was. This shows quiet, consistent devotion — he expressed love through daily actions rather than grand gestures.
Evidence 2: When the narrator failed an exam, the father did not scold him but instead patted his shoulder and said "下次加油" (do better next time). This shows gentle, supportive love expressed through encouragement rather than words of affection.
Evidence 3: When the father was hospitalised, he downplayed his illness ("没事，小感冒而已") to avoid worrying his son. This shows selfless, understated love — protecting his son from worry even while unwell himself.
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for stating agreement or disagreement (must be supported).
- 1 mark for each piece of evidence, correctly cited from the passage (3 marks).
- 1 mark for explaining how the evidence supports the description of "不张扬、不喧哗，却从未缺席".
- Award marks for well-reasoned disagreement if supported by passage evidence, though agreement is the more natural interpretation.
Summary of Marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A: Language Use | 1–10 | 20 |
| B: Comprehension — Passage 1 | 11–17 | 25 |
| C: Comprehension — Passage 2 | 18–20 | 25 |
| Total | 70 |
Notes for Markers:
- Accept alternative answers that are reasonable and well-supported by the passage.
- For comprehension questions, award marks for content and reasoning, not just keyword matching.
- For language use questions, minor variations in wording are acceptable as long as the meaning is preserved and the grammar is correct.