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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Chinese Secondary 4

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Subject: Higher Chinese (高级华文) Level: Secondary 4 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

  1. This paper consists of 3 sections: Section A (Language Use), Section B (Comprehension — Cloze & Short Answer), and Section C (Comprehension — Extended Response).
  2. Answer all questions.
  3. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
  4. You are allowed to use an approved dictionary.
  5. The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].

Section A: Language Use 语文应用 (20 marks)

Questions 1–10


Part 1: Cloze Passage (选词填空) — Questions 1–5 [10 marks]

Instructions: Read the passage below. For each numbered blank, choose the most appropriate word from the options given. Write the letter (A, B, C, or D) of your answer in the space provided.


短文:

新加坡是一个水资源匮乏的国家。过去,我国主要从马来西亚进口淡水,但长期依赖进口水源并非长久之计。因此,政府积极推动"四大水喉"策略,包括本地集水、进口水、新生水和淡化海水。

近年来,随着气候变化的影响日益 (1),干旱天气频繁出现,水资源的 (2) 问题引起了社会各界的广泛关注。政府不仅加大了对新生水技术的研发投入,还通过各种宣传活动 (3)________ 公众的节水意识。

然而,单靠政府的努力是 (4)________ 的。每一个公民都应该从日常生活做起,例如缩短淋浴时间、使用节水型家电等。只有全社会共同 (5)________,才能确保我国的水资源安全。


Q1. (1) A. 明显 (míngxiǎn) B. 显著 (xiǎnzhù) C. 鲜明 (xiānmíng) D. 显要 (xiǎnyào)

Answer: ______ [2]

Q2. (2) A. 缺乏 (quēfá) B. 短缺 (duǎnquē) C. 紧缺 (jǐnquē) D. 匮乏 (kuìfá)

Answer: ______ [2]

Q3. (3) A. 提高 (tígāo) B. 提升 (tíshēng) C. 增强 (zēngqiáng) D. 加强 (jiāqiáng)

Answer: ______ [2]

Q4. (4) A. 足够 (zúgòu) B. 充分 (chōngfèn) C. 充足 (chōngzú) D. 充实 (chōngshí)

Answer: ______ [2]

Q5. (5) A. 奋斗 (fèndòu) B. 努力 (nǔlì) C. 合作 (hézuò) D. 参与 (cānyù)

Answer: ______ [2]


Part 2: Sentence Transformation (改写句子) — Questions 6–8 [6 marks]

Instructions: Rewrite each of the following sentences according to the instructions given. Your answers should be grammatically correct and retain the original meaning.


Q6. 由于天气恶劣,航班被迫取消了。 (用"因此"改写句子)

____________________________________________________________ [2]


Q7. 他不仅学习成绩优异,而且乐于助人。 (用"不但……而且……"改写句子)

____________________________________________________________ [2]


Q8. 老师对学生们说:"你们必须在下周一之前交作业。" (改为间接引语)

____________________________________________________________ [2]


Part 3: Error Correction (改正错别字/病句) — Questions 9–10 [4 marks]

Instructions: Each sentence below contains ONE error. Identify the error and write the corrected sentence in the space provided.


Q9. 经过这次教训,他终于明白了一个道理:做人要诚实,不能自欺其人。

Corrected sentence: ____________________________________________________________ [2]


Q10. 这部电影的内容非常丰富,演员们的表演也很精彩,因此受到了观众们的一致好评。

Corrected sentence: ____________________________________________________________ [2]


Section B: Comprehension — Cloze & Short Answer 阅读理解(一)(30 marks)

Questions 11–17


Instructions: Read the passage carefully and answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.


阅读短文,回答问题。

短文:

在繁华的都市里,人们总是行色匆匆,很少停下脚步观察身边的事物。然而,在一条不起眼的小巷中,有一家经营了三十年的老书店。

书店的老板是一位年过七旬的老人,名叫陈伯。每天清晨,他都会准时打开店门,把一本本泛黄的书籍整齐地摆放在书架上。尽管网络书店和电子阅读日益普及,来店里买书的顾客越来越少,但陈伯从未想过要关门。

"每一本书都有它的价值,"陈伯常常这样说,"年轻人现在都盯着手机屏幕,但我相信,总有一天,他们会重新感受到纸质书的温度。"

事实上,陈伯的书店不仅仅是一个卖书的地方。许多附近的居民已经把这里当成了社区的文化角落。周末的时候,陈伯会在店里举办小型读书会,邀请邻居们一起讨论书中的故事。有些孩子放学后也会来这里,安静地翻阅绘本。

去年,一家大型连锁书店计划在附近开设分店,有人劝陈伯趁早把店铺卖掉,安享晚年。但陈伯摇摇头说:"这家书店是我父亲留给我的,它承载着三代人的记忆。只要还有一个人愿意走进来,我就会继续经营下去。"

如今,陈伯的书店已成为这条小巷中最温暖的存在。它提醒着每一个路过的人:在这个快节奏的时代,有些东西值得我们放慢脚步,细细品味。


Q11. 根据短文内容,陈伯的书店已经经营了多少年? [2]



Q12. 为什么陈伯从未想过要关门?请根据短文内容说明原因。 [3]




Q13. 文中提到"纸质书的温度",陈伯想表达什么意思? [3]




Q14. 陈伯的书店除了卖书之外,还扮演了什么角色?请举出两个例子。 [4]

(1) ____________________________________________________________

(2) ____________________________________________________________


Q15. 为什么有人劝陈伯把店铺卖掉?陈伯拒绝了,他的理由是什么? [4]

劝他卖店的原因:____________________________________________________________

陈伯拒绝的理由:____________________________________________________________



Q16. 从文中找出一个词语,形容人们走路匆忙、没有时间停留的样子。 [2]



Q17. 这篇短文想传达什么中心思想?请用自己的话概括。 [4]





Section C: Comprehension — Extended Response 阅读理解(二)(20 marks)

Questions 18–20


Instructions: Read the passage carefully and answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. For Questions 19 and 20, write your answers in complete sentences with supporting evidence from the passage.


阅读短文,回答问题。

短文:

近年来,"断舍离"这一概念在亚洲各地迅速流行起来。所谓"断舍离",就是"断绝不需要的东西,舍弃多余的物品,脱离对物品的执念"。这个理念源自日本,由山下英子提出,如今已成为许多人追求简约生活的指南。

在新加坡,随着生活水平的提高,许多家庭的物品越来越多。衣柜里塞满了只穿过一两次的衣服,厨房里堆满了用了一次就闲置的小家电,书架上摆满了从未翻开的书籍。人们不断地购买,却很少清理。

"断舍离"的倡导者认为,过多的物品不仅占据物理空间,还会给人带来心理负担。当我们被大量不需要的物品包围时,往往会感到焦虑和压抑。相反,当我们学会舍弃,生活空间变得整洁,心情也会随之舒畅。

然而,也有人对此持不同看法。一些批评者指出,"断舍离"的理念可能导致过度消费的反面——过度丢弃。一些家庭主妇在践行"断舍离"后,发现自己不得不重新购买之前丢弃的物品,反而造成了更大的浪费。此外,对于一些经济条件有限的家庭来说,"断舍离"更像是一种奢侈,因为他们购买的每一件物品都有其实际用途。

事实上,"断舍离"的核心不在于盲目地丢弃一切,而在于重新审视自己与物品的关系。它鼓励人们在购买前三思:这件物品是否真的需要?它能否为我的生活带来长久的价值?只有当我们学会理性消费,才能真正享受简约生活带来的自由。


Q18. 根据短文内容,完成下表。 [4]

项目内容
"断舍离"的起源地
"断舍离"的提出者
"断舍离"的三个核心概念(1) (2) (3)

Q19. 批评者对"断舍离"提出了哪些反对意见?请根据短文内容说明,至少写出两点。 [6]







Q20. 你同意"断舍离"的理念吗?请结合短文内容和自身经验,说明你的看法。你的回答应不少于80字。 [10]










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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper — Answer Key

Higher Chinese Secondary 4 — Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension)

Version: 1 of 5 Total Marks: 70


Section A: Language Use 语文应用 (20 marks)

Part 1: Cloze Passage (选词填空) — Questions 1–5

Q1. Answer: B (显著) [2]

Explanation: "显著" means "notable" or "marked," and is the most appropriate collocation with "影响" (impact/influence) in formal written Chinese. "明显" (A) means "obvious" and is more colloquial. "鲜明" (C) means "distinct/vivid" and is typically used with contrasts or characteristics. "显要" (D) means "prominent" and is used for people or positions.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for B. No partial credit.


Q2. Answer: D (匮乏) [2]

Explanation: "匮乏" means "scarce/deficient" and is the most formal and appropriate term when describing a serious shortage of resources such as water. "缺乏" (A) is a general verb meaning "to lack." "短缺" (B) refers to a shortfall in supply. "紧缺" (C) means "in short supply." In the context of "水资源的___问题," "匮乏" is the most idiomatic and formal choice.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for D. Accept C (紧缺) for 1 mark as it is contextually close but less formal.


Q3. Answer: A (提高) [2]

Explanation: "提高" is the standard collocation with "意识" (awareness). "提高意识" is a fixed phrase meaning "to raise awareness." "提升" (B) is used with levels or standards. "增强" (C) is used with ability or strength. "加强" (D) is used with management or ties.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for A. No partial credit — collocation must be exact.


Q4. Answer: A (足够) [2]

Explanation: "足够" means "sufficient/enough" and fits the context that government efforts alone are not sufficient. "充分" (B) means "full/adequate" and is typically used with preparation or reasons. "充足" (C) means "ample/abundant" and is used with supplies or evidence. "充实" (D) means "enriched/substantial" and is used with content or life.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for A. No partial credit.


Q5. Answer: C (合作) [2]

Explanation: "合作" means "cooperate" and fits the context of "全社会共同___" (the whole society working together). "奋斗" (A) means "struggle/strive." "努力" (B) means "work hard." "参与" (D) means "participate." The phrase "共同合作" is the most natural and contextually appropriate.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for C. Accept D (参与) for 1 mark.


Part 2: Sentence Transformation (改写句子) — Questions 6–8

Q6. Answer: 天气恶劣,因此航班被迫取消了。 [2]

Explanation: The original uses "由于……" (due to) as a cause connector. The instruction requires using "因此" (therefore) to connect the cause and effect. The structure should be: [Cause], 因此 [Effect].

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for correct use of "因此" with preserved meaning. Award 1 mark if "因此" is used but sentence structure is slightly awkward. Award 0 if meaning is changed or "因此" is omitted.


Q7. 他不但学习成绩优异,而且乐于助人。 [2]

Explanation: The original uses "不仅……而且……" which has the same meaning as "不但……而且……." Both are correlative conjunctions expressing "not only……but also……." The sentence structure remains the same; only the first connector changes.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for correct substitution. Award 1 mark if the student changes "不仅" to "不但" but makes a minor error elsewhere.


Q8. 老师对学生们说,他们必须在下周一之前交作业。 [2]

Explanation: To convert direct speech to indirect speech: (1) Remove the quotation marks. (2) Change the second-person pronoun "你们" to third-person "他们." (3) Keep the modal verb "必须" unchanged. (4) Add "," after the reporting verb "说."

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for correct indirect speech. Award 1 mark if pronoun change is correct but punctuation is wrong. Award 0 if the sentence remains in direct speech.


Part 3: Error Correction (改正错别字/病句) — Questions 9–10

Q9. Corrected sentence: 经过这次教训,他终于明白了一个道理:做人要诚实,不能自欺欺人。 [2]

Explanation: The error is "自欺其人" — this is a common miswriting of the idiom "自欺欺人" (self-deception). The correct idiom is "自欺欺人," meaning "to deceive oneself and others."

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for correct identification and correction. Award 1 mark if the student identifies the error but writes an incorrect correction.


Q10. Corrected sentence: 这部电影的内容非常丰富,演员们的表演也很精彩,受到了观众们的一致好评。 [2]

Explanation: The error is the redundant use of "因此" (therefore). The sentence already shows a logical connection between the quality of the film and the positive reception. Adding "因此" creates a grammatically awkward and redundant structure. Removing "因此" makes the sentence flow naturally.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for removing "因此" correctly. Award 1 mark if the student identifies the redundancy but makes a different correction that still results in a grammatically correct sentence.


Section B: Comprehension — Cloze & Short Answer 阅读理解(一)(30 marks)

Q11. 三十年。 [2]

Explanation: The passage states: "有一家经营了三十年的老书店" (there is an old bookstore that has been operating for thirty years).

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for "三十年" or "30年." Award 1 mark for "三十" without "年."


Q12. 陈伯从未想过要关门的原因:

  • 他认为每一本书都有价值。
  • 他相信年轻人总有一天会重新感受到纸质书的温度。
  • 这家书店是他父亲留下的,承载着三代人的记忆。
  • 只要还有一个人愿意走进来,他就会继续经营。 [3]

Explanation: The passage provides multiple reasons for Chen Bo's persistence. Students should cite at least two reasons from the text.

Marking Notes: Award 3 marks for two or more well-explained reasons with textual evidence. Award 2 marks for two reasons with limited explanation. Award 1 mark for one reason. Award 0 for answers not based on the passage.


Q13. 陈伯想表达的意思是:纸质书有一种电子书无法替代的亲切感和真实感。他认为阅读纸质书能让人感受到一种温暖、踏实的体验,这是冷冰冰的屏幕无法提供的。 [3]

Explanation: The phrase "纸质书的温度" is metaphorical. Chen Bo is expressing that physical books offer a tangible, warm experience that digital screens cannot replicate.

Marking Notes: Award 3 marks for a clear explanation of the metaphor with reference to the contrast between physical books and digital screens. Award 2 marks for a partial explanation. Award 1 mark for a literal interpretation (e.g., "books are warm"). Award 0 for irrelevant answers.


Q14. 两个例子: (1) 社区的文化角落 — 周末举办读书会,邀请邻居讨论书中的故事。 (2) 孩子们的阅读场所 — 孩子放学后来这里安静地翻阅绘本。 [4]

Explanation: The passage explicitly states that the bookstore serves as a community cultural corner and a place for children to read.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks per example, with 1 mark for identifying the role and 1 mark for providing supporting detail from the text. Total: 4 marks.


Q15. 劝他卖店的原因:一家大型连锁书店计划在附近开设分店,竞争压力增大。 陈伯拒绝的理由:这家书店是他父亲留给他的,承载着三代人的记忆;只要还有一个人愿意走进来,他就会继续经营下去。 [4]

Explanation: The passage states that a large chain bookstore planned to open nearby, which would increase competition. Chen Bo refused because the bookstore is a family legacy carrying three generations of memories.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for the reason people advised him to sell (chain bookstore competition). Award 2 marks for Chen Bo's refusal reasons (family legacy + commitment to customers). Partial credit: 1 mark per point if partially answered.


Q16. 行色匆匆 [2]

Explanation: The passage opens with: "人们总是行色匆匆,很少停下脚步观察身边的事物。" The phrase "行色匆匆" describes people walking in a hurry with no time to stop.

Marking Notes: Award 2 marks for "行色匆匆." Award 1 mark for "匆匆" alone. Award 0 for other phrases.


Q17. 中心思想:在这个快节奏的现代社会中,我们应该放慢脚步,珍惜那些承载着情感和记忆的事物(如传统书店),因为它们为我们的生活带来温暖和意义。 [4]

Explanation: The passage uses the old bookstore as a symbol of warmth and tradition in a fast-paced world. The central message is about slowing down and appreciating things that carry emotional value.

Marking Notes: Award 4 marks for a well-articulated central idea that captures both the literal (bookstore) and metaphorical (slowing down, cherishing tradition) meanings. Award 3 marks for a good answer that addresses one aspect well. Award 2 marks for a partial answer. Award 1 mark for a vague or overly general answer. Award 0 for irrelevant answers.


Section C: Comprehension — Extended Response 阅读理解(二)(20 marks)

Q18. [4]

项目内容
"断舍离"的起源地日本
"断舍离"的提出者山下英子
"断舍离"的三个核心概念(1) 断绝不需要的东西 (2) 舍弃多余的物品 (3) 脱离对物品的执念

Explanation: All answers are directly stated in the first paragraph of the passage.

Marking Notes: Award 1 mark per correct cell. Total: 4 marks.


Q19. 批评者的反对意见(至少两点):

  1. 可能导致过度丢弃 — 一些家庭主妇在践行"断舍离"后,发现自己不得不重新购买之前丢弃的物品,反而造成了更大的浪费。
  2. 对经济条件有限的家庭来说是一种奢侈 — 因为他们购买的每一件物品都有其实际用途,没有多余的东西可以丢弃。 [6]

Explanation: The fourth paragraph presents two main criticisms of "断舍离." Students should identify and explain both points with reference to the text.

Marking Notes: Award 3 marks per point. For each point: 1 mark for identifying the criticism, 1 mark for explaining it, 1 mark for referencing the text. Total: 6 marks. Accept other valid points from the passage.


Q20. Sample answer (for reference):

我同意"断舍离"的理念,但认为应该理性地践行。正如短文所说,"断舍离"的核心不在于盲目丢弃,而在于重新审视自己与物品的关系。在日常生活中,我们确实会积累很多不需要的物品,例如旧衣服、过期化妆品等。定期清理这些物品可以让生活空间更整洁,心情也更舒畅。

然而,我们也不应该为了追求简约而丢弃仍有用的物品。例如,我妈妈曾经把一些旧厨具扔掉,后来发现做饭时还是需要用到,结果又花钱重新购买。这反而造成了浪费。因此,我认为"断舍离"应该建立在理性消费的基础上——在购买前三思,而不是在购买后盲目丢弃。只有这样,"断舍离"才能真正为我们带来生活的自由和舒适。

[10]

Marking Scheme:

CriterionMarks
Clear statement of agreement or disagreement2
Reference to passage content (at least one point from the text)2
Personal experience or example to support the argument2
Logical reasoning and coherent argument structure2
Language quality (vocabulary, grammar, coherence)2
Minimum word count: 80 characters(deduct 2 if not met)

Marking Notes:

  • Award marks holistically based on the rubric above.
  • For language quality: 2 marks for fluent and accurate Chinese with good vocabulary; 1 mark for generally correct language with minor errors; 0 marks for frequent errors that impede understanding.
  • The sample answer above would receive full marks (10/10).
  • Accept well-reasoned arguments on either side (agree or disagree).

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