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Secondary 4 Chinese Quiz - Composition

Name: _________________________________ Class: ____________ Date: ____________

Score: _______ / 60

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions to candidates:

This quiz consists of three sections. Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Ensure your answers are clear and well-organized.
Marks are indicated for each question.

Section A: Planning and Structure (20 marks)

This section tests your understanding of how to plan and structure a composition.

Read the following essay question carefully and answer questions 1–5.

话题： 有人认为，科技的发展让人与人之间的关系变得疏远了。你同意吗？试从你的生活经验出发，谈谈你的看法。

1. (a) Identify the genre of the composition above. (1 mark) Genre: _______________________________________

 (b) Explain why this genre is most suitable for this topic. (2 marks)
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2. The introduction of an essay should have three functions: (a) grabbing the reader's attention, (b) introducing the topic, and (c) stating your thesis or main argument. Write an introduction paragraph (of about 60–80 words) for this topic. (4 marks)

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3. You decide to write an essay that argues against the statement — that is, technology does NOT make relationships more distant. List three main points you would use to support your argument. For each point, provide one brief example. (6 marks)

 | Point | Example |
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4. A strong conclusion should (a) summarise your main points, (b) restate your thesis, and (c) leave the reader with a final thought. Write a conclusion paragraph (of about 50–70 words) for this essay. (4 marks)

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5. Below is a body paragraph that might appear in an essay on this topic. It contains two structural flaws: it lacks a clear topic sentence, and the ideas are not logically connected. Identify the two flaws and rewrite the paragraph to fix them. (3 marks)

 Original: "I think technology is bad. Because people are always on their phones. My brother plays games all the time. He doesn't talk to me."

 Flaw 1: _______________________________________
 Flaw 2: _______________________________________

 Rewritten paragraph:
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Section B: Language and Expression (20 marks)

This section tests your language skills in the context of composition writing.

6–10. The following words and phrases are often used in compositions. For each item, write a sentence using the word or phrase in a context that clearly demonstrates its meaning. (4 marks, 1 mark each)

6. 由此可见 (therefore, it can be seen that) ______________________________________________________________________________

7. 换而言之 (in other words) ______________________________________________________________________________

8. 另一方面 (on the other hand) ______________________________________________________________________________

9. 总的来说 (in summary) ______________________________________________________________________________

10. 值得一提的是 (it is worth mentioning that) ______________________________________________________________________________

11–14. Read the following paragraph from a student's composition. It contains four underlined phrases (A–D) that are either poorly chosen or grammatically incorrect. For each, suggest a better replacement. (8 marks, 2 marks each)

科技的进步（A）已经变成了我们的生活更加方便。很多人（B）用了社交软件和亲人朋友联系。但有些人（C）反而觉得这些软件让人际关系更加复杂。这真是一个（D）非常非常大的问题。

Underlined Phrase	Your Replacement	Reason for Change
(A) 已经变成了
(B) 用了
(C) 反而
(D) 非常非常大

15. Rewrite the following sentence to improve its clarity and flow by changing the sentence structure and adding a suitable transitional word. (2 marks)

 Original: "许多年轻人喜欢上网购物。在网上购物可以买到便宜的东西。网上购物很方便。"

 Rewritten:
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16–20. Read the following expository composition prompt and answer the questions that follow.

话题： 说明节约用水的重要性，并介绍几种在日常生活中节约用水的方法。

16. Name the three main parts of an expository composition structure. (3 marks)

 (a) _______________________________________
 (b) _______________________________________
 (c) _______________________________________

17. Write a clear topic sentence for a body paragraph that explains why saving water is important for the environment. (2 marks)

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18. Which of the following is the most appropriate writing style for an expository composition on this topic? Circle the correct answer. (1 mark)

 (A) 使用很多修辞手法，比如比喻和拟人，让文章生动有趣。
 (B) 用故事和对话的方式来吸引读者。
 (C) 用事实、数据和清晰的解释来让读者明白一个道理。
 (D) 用激昂的语言来表达自己的强烈感情。

19. Write a body paragraph (of about 50–60 words) that explains one method of saving water at home. Your paragraph should have a clear topic sentence and use at least one example. (3 marks)

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20. A valid thesis statement for this expository essay would be: (Circle the correct answer) (1 mark)

 (A) 我们应该节约用水，因为水费很贵。
 (B) 节约用水非常重要，它不仅能保护环境，还能为我们的后代留下宝贵的水资源。本文将阐述节约用水的原因，并提出一些实用的节水方法。
 (C) 我昨天洗澡的时候，妈妈叫我不要浪费水。
 (D) 有很多方法可以节约用水。

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Secondary 4 Chinese Quiz - Composition - Answer Key

Total Marks: 60

Section A: Planning and Structure (20 marks)

1. (a) Genre: 议论文 (Argumentative essay) (1 mark)

(b) Marking note: Award up to 2 marks for a clear explanation. Acceptable answer: 因为题目要求考生针对一个观点（"科技发展让人与人之间的关系变得疏远了"）表达自己的看法（同意或不同意），并通过论据和例子来支持自己的立场。议论文正是以说理、论证为主的文体，最适合讨论这类有争议性的话题。 (2 marks)

2. Marking note: Award 4 marks for an introduction that clearly grabs attention (e.g., with a question, a fact, or a personal anecdote), introduces the topic ("科技与人际关系"), and states a clear thesis (e.g., "我认为科技并没有让人际关系变得疏远，反而为我们提供了新的联系方式。"). Deduct 1 mark for each missing function. Maximum 2 marks if only two functions are present. (4 marks)

Sample answer: "你有没有想过，如果没有手机和网络，我们会如何与远方的朋友联系？如今，科技已经渗透到我们生活的方方面面，也彻底改变了人与人之间的沟通方式。有人认为科技让人际关系变得疏远，但我不同意。我认为，只要善加利用，科技反而能拉近人与人之间的距离。"

3. Marking note: Award 2 marks for each valid point paired with a concrete, relevant example. Points must logically argue against the statement. (6 marks)

Point (1 mark each)	Example (1 mark each)
社交媒体让我们更容易与远方的家人和朋友保持联系。	我可以用微信和我在外地读书的表姐视频通话，就像她在身边一样。
科技让我们可以即时分享生活中的点滴，增进感情。	我爸妈经常在家庭群里分享照片和消息，大家一起讨论，感觉更亲近了。
线上游戏和共同兴趣小组可以帮助我们认识新朋友。	我通过一个线上游戏的聊天室认识了几位有共同爱好的朋友，我们现在成了现实中的好朋友。

4. Marking note: Award 4 marks for a conclusion that restates the thesis (e.g., "综上所述，科技本身并非破坏人际关系的元凶"), summarises the main points, and offers a final thought. Deduct marks for missing elements. (4 marks)

Sample answer: "综上所述，科技本身并非破坏人际关系的元凶，关键在于我们如何使用它。通过善用科技工具，我们不仅能维系原有的关系，还能拓展新的友谊。因此，与其排斥科技，不如学习如何明智地运用它，让它成为拉近人与人之间距离的桥梁。"

5. Marking note: Award 1 mark for identifying each flaw and 1 mark for a satisfactory rewrite. (3 marks)

Flaw 1: 缺少主题句 (topic sentence)。段落一开始就直接表达观点，没有用一个句子来概括本段的中心思想。
Flaw 2: 例子之间缺乏逻辑联系，跳跃性大。从"A认为科技不好"直接跳到"B哥哥玩游戏",没有解释这些例子如何支持观点。

Sample rewrite: "科技确实可能对家庭关系造成负面影响。例如，很多家庭成员因为沉迷于手机和电子游戏而忽略了与身边的人交流。我的哥哥就是一个例子，他常常花好几个小时玩线上游戏，很少主动和我说话。这种情况如果持续下去，势必会影响家人之间的感情。"

Section B: Language and Expression (20 marks)

6–10. Marking note: Award 1 mark for each sentence that correctly uses the given phrase in a meaningful context. Accept any grammatically correct and contextually appropriate sentence. (4 marks)

6. Sample answer: "他从小就努力读书，考上了名牌大学，找到了好工作，由此可见，努力是成功的关键。"

7. Sample answer: "政府应该减少对化石燃料的依赖。换而言之，我们应该大力发展太阳能、风能等可再生能源。"

8. Sample answer: "使用社交媒体固然有很多好处，但另一方面，它也可能带来隐私泄露的风险。"

9. Sample answer: "我分析了正反两方面的观点。总的来说，我认为科技发展利大于弊。"

10. Sample answer: "这次活动得到了很多人的支持，值得一提的是，就连年过八旬的李奶奶也来参加了。"

11–14. Marking note: Award 2 marks for each correctly identified replacement with a valid reason. (8 marks)

Underlined Phrase	Your Replacement (1 mark)	Reason for Change (1 mark)
(A) 已经变成了	使/令/让	"已经变成了"用于表示状态改变，后面应接一个名词性短语，如"变成了我们的负担"。"方便"是形容词，应用"使...变得更方便"结构。
(B) 用了	利用/通过	"用"太口语化。在正式写作中，"利用"或"借助"更合适，表示使用的是一种媒介。
(C) 反而	却/却认为	"反而"通常表示与常理或预想相反。此处"有些人认为...复杂"与前文没有明显的转折关系，用"却"更准确，表示"然而"的意思。
(D) 非常非常大	极其严重/值得深思	"非常非常"是口语化及卡通化表达，不适合正式书面语。应使用更正式的词汇来形容问题的严重性或复杂性。

15. Marking note: Accept any rewrite that improves sentence structure (e.g., combining sentences) and adds a transitional word. Award 2 marks for a clear and logical rewrite. (2 marks)

Sample answer: "许多年轻人喜欢上网购物，因为不仅价格便宜，而且非常方便。"

Another good answer: "上网购物之所以受到许多年轻人的青睐，是因为它既可以买到便宜的商品，又十分方便。"

16–20. (16 is 3 marks; 17 is 2 marks; 18 is 1 mark; 19 is 3 marks; 20 is 1 mark; total 10 marks)

16. (a) 引言/开头部分 (Introduction) (b) 正文/主体部分 (Body) (c) 结尾部分 (Conclusion) (3 marks)

17. Marking note: Award 2 marks for a clear and specific topic sentence that sets up a paragraph about environmental reasons for saving water. (2 marks)

Sample answer: "节约用水对环境至关重要，因为水资源是维持生态平衡不可或缺的元素。"

18. (C) 用事实、数据和清晰的解释来让读者明白一个道理。 (1 mark)

19. Marking note: Award 1 mark for a clear topic sentence, 1 mark for explaining a method, and 1 mark for including an example. (3 marks)

Sample answer: "在日常生活中，我们可以通过简单的方法来节约用水。例如，刷牙时不要一直开着水龙头，只在需要冲洗牙刷时再打开，这样每次刷牙就能节省几公升的水。另外，我们也可以把洗菜的水收集起来，用来浇花或冲厕所。" (Note: This is a full paragraph; accept any single method with a clear example.)

20. (B) 节约用水非常重要，它不仅能保护环境，还能为我们的后代留下宝贵的水资源。本文将阐述节约用水的原因，并提出一些实用的节水方法。 (1 mark)

Explanation: This is the only option that functions as a thesis statement: it takes a clear position ("节约用水非常重要"), provides a reason ("保护环境...为后代留下..."), and indicates the essay's structure ("阐述原因...提出方法"). Option (A) is too narrow. Option (C) is a personal narrative, not a thesis. Option (D) is too general.