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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Chinese Secondary 4 (Prelim)

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Subject: Higher Chinese
Level: Secondary 4
Paper: Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) - Version 5
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 70
Name: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________

Instructions to Candidates

Write your name, class, and index number in the spaces provided at the top of this page.
This paper consists of three sections: Section A (Language Use), Section B (Reading Comprehension 1), and Section C (Reading Comprehension 2).
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
Use a black or blue pen. You may use an approved dictionary.

Section A: Language Use (15 marks)

A. Cloze Passage (5 marks)

Read the following passage. For each blank, choose the most appropriate word from the options provided and write the corresponding number in the answer space.

随着科技的飞速发展，人工智能（AI）已逐渐渗透到我们生活的各个角落。从智能手机的语音助手到自动驾驶汽车，AI的应用可谓 (1) ________。然而，这种技术的普及也引发了人们的担忧。有人担心，过度依赖AI会导致人类思维能力的 (2) ________，甚至可能引发失业潮。

尽管存在争议，但不可否认的是，AI在医疗、教育和交通等领域带来了巨大的便利。例如，在医疗诊断中，AI能够辅助医生更快速、准确地识别病症，从而 (3) ________ 患者的康复机会。在教育方面，个性化学习系统可以根据学生的掌握程度调整教学内容，提高学习效率。

面对AI带来的挑战与机遇，我们不应 (4) ________，而应积极适应。政府和企业需要制定相关的伦理规范，确保技术的发展符合人类的利益。同时，个人也应不断提升自己的技能，特别是那些机器难以替代的创造力和情感沟通能力。只有这样，我们才能在智能时代中 (5) ________，实现人与技术的和谐共存。

Q1. (1) [1] 寥寥无几 [2] 无处不在 [3] 屈指可数 [4] 凤毛麟角
Answer: _______ (1 mark)

Q2. (2) [1] 退化 [2] 进化 [3] 强化 [4] 优化
Answer: _______ (1 mark)

Q3. (3) [1] 增加 [2] 减少 [3] 维持 [4] 拖延
Answer: _______ (1 mark)

Q4. (4) [1] 固步自封 [2] 勇往直前 [3] 随波逐流 [4] 畏缩不前
Answer: _______ (1 mark)

Q5. (5) [1] 立足 [2] 跌倒 [3] 迷失 [4] 退缩
Answer: _______ (1 mark)

B. Word Replacement (10 marks)

Read the following passage. Five words have been used inappropriately. Identify the inappropriate word and replace it with a more suitable word from the context or your own knowledge. Write your answer in the space provided.

近年来，新加坡政府大力推广“绿色计划”，旨在打造一个可持续的未来。许多社区都设立了回收站，鼓励居民分类垃圾。然而，部分居民对此反应冷淡，认为这种做法太麻烦，甚至觉得这是多此一举。

其实，环保并非遥不可及的事情。只要我们从日常小事做起，比如减少使用一次性塑料餐具，随手关灯，节约用水等，就能为保护环境贡献一份力量。此外，乘坐公共交通工具也是减少碳排放的有效途径。虽然有些人习惯开车，但如果能偶尔改乘地铁或巴士，不仅能减轻交通拥堵，还能锻炼身体。

政府也通过举办各种宣传活动，提高公众的环保意识。学校更是将环保教育纳入课程，让学生从小养成爱护环境的好习惯。相信通过大家的共同努力，我们的家园会变得更加美好。

Q6. In the phrase "部分居民对此反应冷淡", the word 冷淡 is inappropriate in this formal context.
Replace with: _______________ (2 marks)

Q7. In the phrase "认为这种做法太麻烦，甚至觉得这是多此一举", the word 多此一举 is slightly colloquial/negative. A more neutral/formal term for "unnecessary action" in this argumentative context is preferred, but let's look at the next sentence.
Correction for this exercise: Let's target the word 遥不可及 in "环保并非遥不可及的事情". While acceptable, a better fit for "difficult/far-reaching" in this specific sentence structure regarding daily habits might be 高深莫测 (too profound/mysterious) or simply 困难. However, looking at standard exam patterns, let's target the word 贡献 in "贡献一份力量". It is correct. Let's look for a clearer error.
Re-evaluating the text for a standard "Word Replacement" trap:
Let's change the text slightly for the trap:
"...就能为保护环境增添一份力量。" -> 增添 is inappropriate; should be 贡献.
"...不仅能减轻交通拥堵，还能增强身体。" -> 增强 is inappropriate; should be 锻炼 or 强健.

Revised Passage Segment for Q7-Q10:
"...就能为保护环境 (7) ________ 一份力量。" (Original text had '增添', replace with 贡献)
"...乘坐公共交通工具也是减少碳排放的有效途径。虽然有些人习惯开车，但如果能偶尔改乘地铁或巴士，不仅能减轻交通拥堵，还能 (8) ________ 身体。" (Original text had '增强', replace with 锻炼)
"政府也通过举办各种宣传活动，(9) ________ 公众的环保意识。" (Original text had '增加', replace with 提高)
"学校更是将环保教育纳入课程，让学生从小 (10) ________ 爱护环境的好习惯。" (Original text had '建立', replace with 养成)

Q7. Replace 增添 with: _______________ (2 marks)
Q8. Replace 增强 with: _______________ (2 marks)
Q9. Replace 增加 with: _______________ (2 marks)
Q10. Replace 建立 with: _______________ (2 marks)

(Note: In the actual exam, the passage would contain the incorrect words directly. For this practice, assume the underlined words in the original source were: 增添, 增强, 增加, 建立.)

Section B: Reading Comprehension 1 (20 marks)

Read the following two practical texts and answer the questions.

Text 1: Advertisement for "SmartLearn" Online Tutoring Platform

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Q11. According to the advertisement, what is one benefit of the "Interactive Platform"? (1 mark)

Q12. Mr. Tan wants to sign up for the "Full Subject Package" (Math, Science, Chinese) for his son. The original price is $600. How much will he pay after the discount? Show your calculation. (2 marks)

Q13. Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the advertisement? (1 mark)
(1) Tutors are university students with no teaching experience.
(2) Classes can only be taken on weekends.
(3) New users can try the first lesson without paying.
(4) The referral bonus is $100 for the referrer only.
Answer: _______

Text 2: News Report Excerpt

标题：本地中学生近视率居高不下，专家呼吁增加户外活动时间

根据卫生部最新发布的调查报告，本地中学生的近视率高达65%，比五年前上升了5个百分点。专家指出，长时间使用电子屏幕和缺乏户外活动是导致近视率上升的主要原因。

陈医生表示：“眼睛需要自然光的刺激才能正常发育。每天至少两小时的户外活动，可以有效延缓近视的发生和发展。”然而，许多学生因为课业繁重，放学后往往留在室内做作业或玩电子游戏，忽略了户外运动的重要性。

为此，教育部建议学校调整课程安排，确保学生每天有固定的户外活动时间。同时，家长也应鼓励孩子在周末参与体育活动，减少屏幕使用时间。

Q14. What is the main cause of the rising myopia rate among students, according to the experts? (2 marks)

Q15. What suggestion does Dr. Chen give to prevent myopia? (2 marks)

Q16. Why do many students fail to follow Dr. Chen's advice? (2 marks)

Q17. What measure has the Ministry of Education suggested to address this issue? (2 marks)

Q18. In the phrase "近视率居高不下", what does "居高不下" mean in this context? (1 mark)

Q19. What is the tone of this news report? (1 mark)
(1) Humorous
(2) Critical and Concerned
(3) Indifferent
(4) Celebratory
Answer: _______

Q20. Based on the text, what is the role of parents in solving this problem? (2 marks)

END OF PAPER

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Chinese Secondary 4 (Prelim) - Answer Key

Version 5

Section A: Language Use (15 marks)

A. Cloze Passage (5 marks)

Q1. [2] 无处不在
Reasoning: The context mentions AI is in smartphones, cars, etc., implying it is everywhere. "无处不在" means ubiquitous. "寥寥无几" and "屈指可数" mean very few. "凤毛麟角" means rare and precious.

Q2. [1] 退化
Reasoning: The concern is that relying on AI will make human thinking skills worse. "退化" means degenerate/regress. "进化" is evolve. "强化" and "优化" are positive.

Q3. [1] 增加
Reasoning: AI helps identify diseases faster, which should increase the chance of recovery. "增加" fits. "减少" is decrease. "维持" is maintain. "拖延" is delay.

Q4. [4] 畏缩不前
Reasoning: The sentence says we should not be afraid/hesitant, but adapt actively. "畏缩不前" means shrink back in fear/hesitate. "固步自封" is stick to old ways. "勇往直前" is positive (don't need "not"). "随波逐流" is go with the flow.

Q5. [1] 立足
Reasoning: We want to establish ourselves/survive in the smart age. "立足" means to gain a foothold/stand. "跌倒", "迷失", "退缩" are negative outcomes.

B. Word Replacement (10 marks)

Q6. 冷漠 / 冷淡 (Accept 冷漠 as a more formal synonym for attitude, or 消极 if interpreting reaction. However, standard replacement for "reaction is cold" in formal writing often targets the register. If the original word was 冷淡, a better formal word might be 漠然 or keeping 冷淡 is often accepted but 冷漠 is stronger. Correction based on standard exam pattern: Usually, the error is more obvious. Let's assume the target word was 冷淡 and the expected answer is 冷漠 or 不以为然.
Refined Answer for Q6: 冷漠 (2 marks) - Note: In some contexts, '冷淡' is acceptable, but '冷漠' better describes an attitude of indifference in formal writing.

Q7. 贡献
Reasoning: "增添力量" is collocated less formally than "贡献力量" (contribute strength/effort). "贡献" is the standard collocate for "力量" in the context of helping a cause. (2 marks)

Q8. 锻炼 / 强健
Reasoning: "增强身体" is grammatically awkward; we usually say "增强体质" (enhance constitution) or "锻炼身体" (exercise body). Given the context of taking transport vs driving, "锻炼" (exercise) fits the action, or "强健" (strengthen) fits the result. "锻炼" is the most common verb here. (2 marks)

Q9. 提高
Reasoning: We "raise" awareness. "提高意识" is the fixed collocation. "增加" is for quantity. (2 marks)

Q10. 养成
Reasoning: We "form/cultivate" habits. "养成习惯" is the fixed collocation. "建立" is for systems/organizations. (2 marks)

Section B: Reading Comprehension 1 (20 marks)

Q11. One benefit is that class records can be played back (课堂记录可回放) OR real-time video interaction with electronic whiteboard. (1 mark)

Q12.
Calculation: $600 \times 0.8 =$ 480
Answer: $480 (2 marks: 1 for method, 1 for answer)

Q13. (3) (1 mark)

Q14. The main causes are prolonged use of electronic screens (长时间使用电子屏幕) and lack of outdoor activities (缺乏户外活动). (2 marks: 1 for each point)

Q15. Dr. Chen suggests getting at least two hours of outdoor activity every day (每天至少两小时的户外活动). (2 marks)

Q16. Because students have heavy academic workload (课业繁重), so they stay indoors to do homework or play video games after school. (2 marks: 1 for heavy workload, 1 for staying indoors/screens)

Q17. The Ministry of Education suggests schools adjust their schedule to ensure students have fixed outdoor activity time every day (调整课程安排，确保学生每天有固定的户外活动时间). (2 marks)

Q18. It means the rate remains high and does not drop (保持在高水平，没有下降). (1 mark)

Q19. (2) Critical and Concerned (1 mark)

Q20. Parents should encourage children to participate in sports activities on weekends (鼓励孩子在周末参与体育活动) and reduce screen time (减少屏幕使用时间). (2 marks: 1 for each point)

Marking Notes for Teachers:

Section A: Answers must be exact for MCQ. For word replacement, synonyms that fit the context and collocation perfectly are accepted.
Section B:
- Q12: Must show working for full marks.
- Q14, Q15, Q16, Q17, Q20: Points are awarded for key ideas. Phrasing does not need to be verbatim from the text, but the meaning must be accurate.
- Q18: Explanation of the idiom/phrase in context is required.
- Q19: Tone identification requires understanding the serious nature of the health report.