Secondary 4 Higher Chinese Practice Paper 3

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper — Answer Key

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

Version 3 of 5

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

Question 1–5: Vocabulary Selection (词语选择)

Q1. (1) — A. 攀升 [1 mark]

• Explanation: "攀升" means "to rise/climb," which fits the context of increasing water demand. "膨胀" refers to expansion/inflation (usually physical or economic), "扩张" means territorial/scale expansion. "攀升" is the most appropriate collocation with "需求."

Q2. (2) — A. 弥足珍贵 [1 mark]

• Explanation: "弥足珍贵" means "extremely precious," emphasizing the high value of each drop of water. "来之不易" means "hard to obtain" — close but less precise for describing inherent value. "难能可贵" refers to commendable behavior. "价值连城" is too extreme (priceless treasures).

Q3. (3) — B. 呼吁 [1 mark]

• Explanation: "呼吁公众关注" is a standard collocation meaning "to call on the public to pay attention." "号召" is more formal/commanding (usually by authorities). "倡导" means "to advocate/initiate." "宣扬" means "to publicize/promote" — carries a different nuance.

Q4. (4) — A. 融入 [1 mark]

• Explanation: "融入课程" means "to integrate into the curriculum," which is the standard educational term. "纳入" means "to include" — acceptable but less natural in this context. "加入" is too casual. "编入" means "to compile into" (textbooks).

Q5. (5) — B. 频繁 [1 mark]

• Explanation: "频繁" means "frequent," modifying the occurrence of droughts. "严峻" describes a severe situation (not frequency). "剧烈" means "intense/violent." "严重" means "serious/severe." The context refers to droughts happening more often, so "频繁" is most appropriate.

Question 6–10: Sentence Transformation (句式转换)

Q6. [2 marks] Answer: 为了减少水资源的浪费，政府推行了多项节水措施。

• Marking: 1 mark for correct use of "为了" at the beginning; 1 mark for retaining original meaning and grammatical correctness.
• Common mistake: Placing "为了" in the middle of the sentence without proper restructuring.

Q7. [2 marks] Answer: 难道新生水技术不是新加坡解决水资源问题的重要突破吗？

• Marking: 1 mark for correct rhetorical question structure (难道……吗); 1 mark for retaining original meaning.
• Alternative acceptable answer: 新生水技术难道不是新加坡解决水资源问题的重要突破吗？
• Common mistake: Using "吗" without "难道" or "不是" — a proper rhetorical question requires the negative form.

Q8. [2 marks] Answer: 因为气候变化的影响，所以干旱情况越来越严重。

• Marking: 1 mark for correct placement of "因为"; 1 mark for correct placement of "所以" and grammatical completeness.
• Common mistake: Omitting "所以" — both conjunctions must be present when rewriting with this pattern.

Q9. [2 marks] Answer: 公众被环保组织呼吁减少使用一次性塑料制品。

• Marking: 1 mark for correct "被" structure (被 + agent + verb); 1 mark for retaining original meaning.
• Common mistake: Placing "被" after the subject incorrectly, e.g., "公众被呼吁环保组织……" — the agent (环保组织) must follow "被" directly.

Q10. [2 marks] Answer: 如果全民参与节水行动，就能确保水资源的可持续供应。

• Marking: 1 mark for correct "如果……就……" structure; 1 mark for retaining the conditional meaning of the original sentence.
• Note: The original "只有……才……" expresses a necessary condition. "如果……就……" expresses a sufficient condition. The meaning is slightly altered but acceptable as a transformation exercise.
• Common mistake: Using "如果" without "就" in the second clause.

Section B: Comprehension — Cloze & Short Answer (短文填充与简答题) — 25 marks

Questions 11–15: Cloze Passage (短文填充)

Q11. [2 marks] Answer: 四 / 4

• Marking: Accept "四" or "4" or "凌晨四". 2 marks for correct answer; 0 marks for incorrect or blank.

Q12. [2 marks] Answer: 干干净净

• Marking: Must use the exact word from the passage. Accept minor variations like "干干净净的" (1 mark). No marks for paraphrases like "清洁" or "整洁".

Q13. [2 marks] Answer: 随意丢弃垃圾 / 不尊重（他们）

• Marking: Accept "随意丢弃垃圾" (2 marks) or "不尊重" (2 marks). Accept any answer that captures the idea of disrespectful behavior toward cleaners. 1 mark for partially correct answers.

Q14. [2 marks] Answer: 权益

• Marking: Must use the word "权益" from the passage. 2 marks for correct answer. 1 mark for "权利" (close but not the exact word). 0 marks for unrelated answers.

Q15. [2 marks] Answer: 谢意 / 感谢

• Marking: "谢意" (2 marks) — exact word from passage. "感谢" (1 mark) — acceptable paraphrase. 0 marks for unrelated answers.

Questions 16–20: Short Answer Questions (简答题)

Q16. [3 marks] Answer: 陈阿姨从事清洁工作已经超过十五年。她每天骑着脚踏车前往负责的区域。

• Marking scheme:
  • 1 mark for stating she has worked for over 15 years (超过十五年).
  • 1 mark for stating she rides a bicycle (骑着脚踏车).
  • 1 mark for complete, grammatically correct sentences.
• Common mistake: Not answering both parts of the question (years + mode of transport).

Q17. [3 marks] Answer: 一位年轻人当着陈阿姨的面把饮料罐丢在地上。这反映了有些人缺乏对清洁工人的尊重，认为清洁工人理所当然应该收拾他们的垃圾，缺乏公德心。

• Marking scheme:
  • 1 mark for describing the young man's action (当着她的面丢饮料罐).
  • 1 mark for identifying the problem (lack of respect for cleaners / lack of civic-mindedness).
  • 1 mark for complete, well-reasoned response.
• Common mistake: Only describing the action without explaining what problem it reflects.

Q18. [3 marks] Answer: 陈阿姨面对不尊重时，她并没有感到气馁。她认为自己只要尽力做好本分，终有一天会赢得更多人的尊重。文中用"气馁"一词说明她没有放弃。

• Marking scheme:
  • 1 mark for stating she was not discouraged (没有气馁).
  • 1 mark for referencing her belief in doing her best (尽力做好本分).
  • 1 mark for citing the key word "气馁" from the passage.
• Common mistake: Providing an opinion about her attitude without citing evidence from the passage.

Q19. [3 marks] Answer: 作者通过陈阿姨的故事，想传达清洁工人的辛勤付出值得社会尊重，人们应该珍惜他们的劳动成果，不随意丢垃圾，并关注清洁工人的权益和工作条件。

• Marking scheme:
  • 1 mark for identifying the message about respecting cleaners.
  • 1 mark for mentioning the need to value their work / not litter.
  • 1 mark for mentioning improving their rights/working conditions.
• Acceptable variations: Any answer that captures the themes of respect, appreciation, and improving conditions for cleaners.

Q20. [3 marks] Answer (sample): 建议一：不随意丢垃圾，保持环境清洁，减轻清洁工人的负担。 建议二：主动向清洁工人表达感谢和尊重，例如说"谢谢"或给予微笑。

• Marking scheme:
  • 2 marks for two reasonable, distinct suggestions (1 mark each).
  • 1 mark for clarity and relevance.
• Acceptable answers include: not littering, greeting cleaners, supporting better wages, providing rest areas, donating supplies, etc.
• Common mistake: Vague answers like "尊重他们" without specific suggestions.

Section C: Comprehension — Extended Response (阅读理解 — 问答题) — 25 marks

Q21. [4 marks] Answer:

1. 智能手机的语音助手（如Siri等）。
2. 医院引入AI辅助诊断系统，帮助医生更准确地识别疾病。

• Marking scheme:
  • 2 marks for each correct application (1 mark for identifying the application + 1 mark for brief detail).
  • Acceptable alternatives: 自动驾驶汽车, 智慧国计划中的公共服务应用.
• Common mistake: Listing applications not mentioned in Material 1.

Q22. [6 marks] Answer:

1. AI可能取代大量传统工作岗位，导致失业率上升。
2. AI的决策过程缺乏透明度，人们难以理解其背后的逻辑。
3. 隐私问题 — AI系统需要大量数据来训练和运作，可能涉及个人信息的收集和使用。

• Marking scheme:
  • 2 marks for each concern correctly identified and explained (1 mark for identification + 1 mark for brief explanation).
  • All three concerns must be from Material 1.
• Common mistake: Providing only one-word answers without brief explanation; listing concerns not found in the passage.

Q23. [4 marks] Answer:

• 68%的中学生使用AI辅助完成作业。
• 从未使用过AI工具的学生占12%。
• Marking scheme:
  • 2 marks for correctly stating 68%.
  • 2 marks for correctly stating 12%.
  • Answers must be taken directly from the table in Material 2.
• Common mistake: Confusing the percentages (e.g., swapping 68% with 42%).

Q24. [6 marks] Answer (sample): 我同意这个观点。根据材料二，30%的学生承认过度依赖AI导致独立思考能力下降。这是因为当学生习惯使用AI直接获取答案时，他们不再主动思考问题，分析能力逐渐减弱。材料一也提到AI的决策过程缺乏透明度，如果学生过度依赖AI而不理解其逻辑，就会失去独立判断的能力。因此，AI应该作为学习的辅助工具，而非替代品。学生应该在AI的帮助下进行思考，而不是让AI代替自己思考。

• Marking scheme:
  • 1 mark for stating agreement or disagreement (position).
  • 2 marks for referencing evidence from Material 2 (30% of students / independent thinking decline).
  • 2 marks for referencing Material 1 (lack of transparency / need for understanding) or providing logical reasoning.
  • 1 mark for a clear conclusion or recommendation.
• Note: Students may disagree, but must provide well-reasoned arguments supported by the materials.
• Common mistake: Providing only personal opinion without referencing the materials.

Q25. [5 marks] Answer (sample): 同学们，随着AI技术的快速发展，我们在享受其便利的同时，也要警惕过度依赖的风险。AI是强大的学习工具，但它不能替代我们的独立思考。我呼吁大家：第一，将AI作为学习的辅助手段，用它来解答疑问、拓展思路，而不是直接抄袭答案。第二，培养批判性思维，对AI提供的信息进行分析和验证。第三，合理分配使用时间，确保有足够的时间进行自主学习和思考。让我们善用科技，成为AI的主人，而非奴隶！

• Marking scheme:
  • 1 mark for appropriate format (opening address to fellow students).
  • 2 marks for relevant content referencing the materials (AI as a tool, not a replacement; independent thinking).
  • 1 mark for practical suggestions (at least two).
  • 1 mark for persuasive language and appropriate tone (approximately 100 characters — accept 80–120).
• Common mistake: Writing too short (under 50 characters) or too long (over 150 characters); not addressing fellow students; no practical suggestions.

Summary of Marks

Answer key generated by TuitionGoWhere AI. Version 3 of 5. This is practice content aligned to the O-Level Higher Chinese syllabus and is not derived from actual examination papers.