Secondary 4 Higher Chinese Practice Paper 5

Secondary 4 Higher Chinese Quiz - Comprehension (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 50

Section A: Cloze Passage (10 Marks)

2 marks each. Correct option only.

1. (1) 动摇
Explanation: "动摇地位" is a standard collocation meaning to shake or undermine a position. "震动" is physical vibration/shock, "震撼" is emotional shock, "震惊" is being shocked.

2. (1) 趋势
Explanation: "主流趋势" (mainstream trend) fits the context of future development. "形势" is situation, "方式" is method, "方向" is direction.

3. (3) 减退
Explanation: "视力减退" (decline in eyesight) is the specific medical/standard term. "退化" is degeneration (biological), "下降" is generic drop, "减弱" is weakening (of strength/signal).

4. (4) 普及
Explanation: "普及度" (popularity/prevalence rate) fits the context of widespread use. "欢迎度" is welcome-ness, "接受度" is acceptance, "喜爱度" is likability. "普及" best captures the statistical prevalence implied by "high".

5. (1) 并存
Explanation: "两者并存" (coexist) fits the conclusion that neither will completely replace the other. "共同" is an adverb/adjective, "合作" is cooperate (usually for people/orgs), "结合" is combine.

Section B: Practical Text Comprehension (6 Marks)

6. (3)
1 mark. Option 1 is wrong (10am-4pm). Option 2 is wrong (no magazines). Option 4 is wrong (must register online).

7. 他必须提前在网上报名。
1 mark. Key point: "提前在网上报名".

8. 不能。因为活动规则明确规定不接受教科书。
2 marks. 1 mark for "No", 1 mark for citing the rule "不接受教科书".

9. 确保交换的书籍质量良好，让参与者能读到有价值的书 / 维护活动的品质。
1 mark. Any reasonable answer regarding quality control.

10. (2)
1 mark. Stated in "活动简介": "为了推广阅读风气".

Section C: Literary/Expository Comprehension (34 Marks)

11. 引出下文对“慢”的价值的讨论 / 形成对比，突出“慢”被忽视的现状。
1 mark. Identifying the rhetorical purpose (contrast/introduction).

12. 因为树有自己的生命节奏，不能急躁；只有静心顺着纹理修剪，才能达到最好的效果。
2 marks. 1 mark for "tree's rhythm/cannot rush", 1 mark for "following texture/best result".

13. 他感到焦虑和疲惫；试图用更多时间工作但效率低下，错误百出（如漏掉数据导致项目延期）。
2 marks. 1 mark for emotional state (anxious/tired), 1 mark for consequence (low efficiency/errors).

14. 这句话比喻做事要顺应事物的规律，保持耐心和平静的心态，才能把事情做到完美。
2 marks. 1 mark for "follow natural laws/patience", 1 mark for "achieve perfection/best result".

15. 他的心变得平静，思维更清晰，工作效率反而提高了。
2 marks. 1 mark for mental state (calm/clear), 1 mark for outcome (efficiency improved).

16. 说明只有慢慢品味/体验，才能领略其中的真谛/美好；若只求速度，则会忽略细节和内涵。
2 marks. 1 mark for "savoring leads to appreciation", 1 mark for "speed leads to missing out".

17. 两者不是对立的，而是需要平衡；该快则快，该慢则慢，这才是生活的艺术。
2 marks. 1 mark for "balance/not opposite", 1 mark for "context-dependent application".

18.
成语：一味追求 / 效率低下 / 错误百出 / 停滞不前 (Any valid idiom from text)
意思：

• 一味追求: Blindly pursuing without considering other factors.
• 效率低下: Low efficiency.
• 错误百出: Full of mistakes.
• 停滞不前: Stagnating/not moving forward.
  2 marks. 1 mark for correct idiom, 1 mark for correct explanation in context.

19. (Sample Answer)
同意。在现代生活中，我们往往因为忙碌而忽略了思考和质量。例如，在学习时，如果我急于完成作业而不求甚解，考试时就会遇到困难。相反，如果我慢下来，认真理解每个概念，基础会更牢固。因此，“慢”能让我们更深入地理解和掌握事物，是一种智慧。
*4 marks.

• 1 mark for clear stance (Agree/Disagree).
• 1 mark for logical reasoning.
• 1 mark for relevant personal example.
• 1 mark for language and coherence.*

20. (Sample Answer)
副标题：在快节奏中寻找平衡
理由：因为文章主要讨论了快与慢的关系，并主张在两者之间找到平衡，而不是完全否定快。
2 marks. 1 mark for appropriate subtitle, 1 mark for valid reason linking to main idea.