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Secondary 4 Higher Chinese Preliminary Examination Paper 2
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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Chinese Secondary 4
Answer Key & Marking Scheme (Version 2)
Section A: Language Use (15 marks)
A. Cloze Passage (5 marks)
- A. 驾驭
- Reasoning: "驾驭" implies mastering or controlling a complex technology/situation skillfully. "驾驶" is for vehicles. "控制" is too generic/negative. "操纵" has a negative connotation of manipulation.
- A. 支配
- Reasoning: "被其支配" means being dominated/controlled by AI. "分配" is distribute. "支使" is order someone around. "指挥" is command (usually military/orchestra).
- B. 不可或缺
- Reasoning: "不可或缺" means indispensable. "不可磨灭" is for memories/impressions. "不可思议" is unimaginable. "不可救药" is hopeless.
- A. 惊慌失措
- Reasoning: "惊慌失措" means panicked and losing composure. Fits the context of "not needing to panic". "惊弓之鸟" is a noun phrase (person who is easily frightened). "惊心动魄" describes a scene/event. "惊天动地" describes magnitude.
- C. 愿景
- Reasoning: "愿景" is a vision for the future. "前景" is prospect/outlook. "远景" is distant view. "景象" is scene. "美好愿景" is a common collocation for a desired future state.
B. Word Replacement (5 marks) 1 mark for each correct pair. Accept reasonable synonyms.
- 宏大 -> 显著 / 巨大 / 非凡
- Reasoning: "宏大" usually describes scale/ambition (e.g., 宏大的计划). For achievements, "显著" (significant) or "巨大" (huge) is more natural.
- 创造 -> 打造 / 建设
- Reasoning: "打造" (forge/build) is commonly used with "花园城市" or brands/images. "创造" is create (abstract/new thing).
- 压迫 -> 挤压 / 压缩
- Reasoning: "压迫" is oppression (political/social). For space, "挤压" (squeeze) or "压缩" (compress) is correct.
- 寻找 -> 找回 / 保留
- Reasoning: "找回" (retrieve/find back) fits the context of losing something and wanting it back. "寻找" is just looking.
- 减轻 -> 缓解
- Reasoning: "缓解" (alleviate/mitigate) is the standard collocation for "热岛效应" (heat island effect) or tension/pain. "减轻" is reduce (weight/burden).
Section B: Reading Comprehension 1 (20 marks)
Text 1 Answers:
- B [1]
- A [2]
- Calculation: Adult (Li) 15 + Student (Son, 10yo) 8 = $46? Wait, let's re-read options.
- Li (Adult) = 15
- Wife (Adult) = 15
- Son (10yo, Student) = 8
- Father (65yo, Senior) = 8
- Total = 15+15+8+8 = 46.
- Correction: Option B is 38). Let's check A: 15+8+8+7? No.
- Re-evaluating Options provided in Q12: A. 46 C. 61
- Correct Answer: B. (15+15+8+8 = 46).
- C [1]
- B [1]
- C [1]
Text 2 Answers:
- B [1]
- C [1]
- B [1]
- B [1]
- A [1]
Section C: Reading Comprehension 2 (35 marks)
Marking Notes: Answers must be in complete sentences unless specified. Points are awarded for key ideas.
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根据第一段,老石桥是如何建成的?请列举两个特点。 [2]
- 由曾祖父那一代人一砖一瓦亲手搭建。 [1]
- 全靠人力和畜力,没有大型机械。 [1]
- (Alternative: 村民们齐心协力,历时三年建成。)
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为什么年轻人最初提议拆除老石桥? [1]
- 因为他们觉得老石桥破旧、不安全。 [1]
- (Accept: 为了拓宽河道。)
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解释文中划线句子“如果拆了桥,我们就断了根”的含义。 [2]
- “根”比喻村庄的历史、文化传统或情感寄托。 [1]
- 这句话的意思是,如果拆除了老桥,就会失去对祖先和过去的记忆,切断与历史文化的联系。 [1]
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林爷爷为了保留老石桥,做了哪两件事? [2]
- (a) 召集老人清理桥上的杂草垃圾,修补破损石阶。 [1]
- (b) 向村委会提交建议书,阐述老石桥的历史价值和文化意义。 [1]
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村民们对林爷爷的态度发生了怎样的变化?请简要说明。 [2]
- 起初不理解,认为他在做无用功。 [1]
- 后来被他的坚持感动,加入清理队伍,理解并支持保留老桥。 [1]
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为什么林爷爷看到村民在桥上散步聊天时,会感到“欣慰”? [2]
- 因为老石桥不仅被保留下来,还重新成为了村民交流、凝聚情感的地方。 [1]
- 他看到老少两代人的心通过这座桥连接起来,他的努力没有白费。 [1]
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文章最后一段提到,老石桥成为了“村庄的精神象征”。结合全文,你认为老石桥象征了什么?请写出两点。 [2]
- (a) 村庄的历史见证和文化传承。 [1]
- (b) 村民团结协作、珍惜传统的精神 / 连接过去与未来、老少两代人的情感纽带。 [1]
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从文中找出一个词语,形容老石桥外表古老、充满岁月痕迹的样子。 [1]
- 斑驳 [1]
- (Accept: 沧桑)
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你认为在现代社会,保留像老石桥这样的历史建筑有什么意义?请结合生活经验,写出两点看法。 [3]
- Marking: 1 mark for each valid point, 1 mark for elaboration/connection to life.
- Point 1: 历史教育意义。让后代了解过去的生活方式和文化,增强身份认同感。 [1.5]
- Point 2: 情感寄托。老建筑承载社区记忆,能增强社区凝聚力,提供精神归属感。 [1.5]
- (Other valid points: Tourism value, aesthetic diversity, contrast to modern city.)
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如果你所在的社区也有一座古老的建筑面临拆除,你会怎么做?请提出两个具体的建议。 [2]
- (a) 收集该建筑的历史资料和老照片,举办展览或社交媒体宣传,提高公众关注度。 [1]
- (b) 联署签名或向相关部门请愿,建议将其改建为社区文化中心或博物馆,赋予新功能。 [1]
- (Must be specific actions.)
Total Marks: 70