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P4 Chinese SA2 2025 — CHIJ
P4 Chinese SA2 2025 — CHIJ
P4
Chinese
2025
SA2
19 questions
52 marks
Source: CHIJ, 2025
This P4 Chinese SA2 paper from CHIJ (2025) covers 词语 (vocabulary), 语法 (grammar) and 看图作文 (composition) across 19 questions worth 52 marks. Practise Chinese the way it's tested at P4 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.
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Q1
Structured
15 marks
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A four-panel comic strip depicting events inside a subway car. Panel 1 shows a young woman with a child standing in a crowded subway, with an elderly man seated nearby. A 'Reserved Seating' sign is visible. Panel 2 shows a boy, who was previously sitting, now standing, while the young woman and child are seated. Panel 3 shows the young woman speaking to the boy, who appears a bit shy or embarrassed. Panel 4 shows the boy seated on a priority seat, being spoken to by an elderly woman, suggesting she is praising him. Reference words are provided below the images: 地铁车厢 (subway car), 优先座位 (priority seat), 假装 (pretend), 告示牌 (signboard), 让座 (give up one's seat), 批评 (criticize), 难为情 (embarrassed), 道歉 (apologize).
仔细观察下图,运用所提供的参考词语,写一篇不少于80字的作文。
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Q1
MCQ
2 marks
弟弟在屋外____雪人。
(1)准
(2)谁
(3)推
(4)堆
Explanation
The phrase '堆雪人' means 'to build a snowman'. The character '堆' (duī) means to pile up or heap. Options (1)准 (zhǔn - accurate), (2)谁 (shéi - who), and (3)推 (tuī - to push) do not fit the context of building a snowman.
Q2
MCQ
2 marks
老师向同学们____班上来的新同学。
(1)介
(2)戒
(3)借
(4)界
Explanation
The correct phrase is '介绍' (jiè shào), meaning 'to introduce'. Therefore, the missing character is '介'. Options (2)戒 (jiè - to warn/abstain), (3)借 (jiè - to borrow), and (4)界 (jiè - boundary) do not form a meaningful phrase in this context.
Q3
MCQ
2 marks
我在假期里参加了很多活动,日子过得很____。
(1)丰富
(2)充实
(3)难忘
(4)特别
Explanation
When one participates in many activities, the days become full and meaningful. '充实' (chōng shí) means 'fulfilling' or 'rich in content', which best describes the feeling of busy and meaningful days. '丰富' (fēng fù - rich, abundant) typically describes resources or knowledge. '难忘' (nán wàng - unforgettable) describes a memory. '特别' (tè bié - special) is a more general adjective. '充实' is the most precise fit for this context.
Q4
MCQ
2 marks
姐姐____那只小猫,便把它带回家养。
(1)可怜
(2)爱惜
(3)欣赏
(4)欢迎
Explanation
The act of bringing a kitten home to raise it implies that the sister felt sympathy or pity for the kitten. '可怜' (kě lián) means 'to pity' or 'pitiful'. '爱惜' (ài xī - to cherish), '欣赏' (xīn shǎng - to appreciate), and '欢迎' (huān yíng - to welcome) do not convey the reason for taking the kitten in as directly as '可怜'.
Q5
MCQ
2 marks
____星期天不下雨,爸爸就会带我们到植物园。
(1)由于
(2)不管
(3)虽然
(4)假如
Explanation
This sentence expresses a condition. '假如' (jiǎ rú) means 'if' or 'suppose', which correctly introduces a conditional clause. '由于' (yóu yú - due to) introduces a cause. '不管' (bù guǎn - regardless of) indicates indifference to a condition. '虽然' (suī rán - although) introduces a concession. Only '假如' fits the meaning of 'If it doesn't rain on Sunday, Dad will take us to the botanical garden'.
Q6
MCQ
2 marks
发令枪一响,参赛选手便____地冲向终点。
(1)兴奋
(2)勇敢
(3)快速
(4)慌忙
Explanation
After the starting pistol, competitors rush towards the finish line. '快速' (kuài sù) means 'quickly' or 'rapidly', which best describes the speed of their movement. '兴奋' (xīng fèn - excited) is an emotion. '勇敢' (yǒng gǎn - brave) describes a characteristic. '慌忙' (huāng máng - hastily, in a hurry with some panic) implies disorder or rush, which is not the primary descriptor for a competitive race start where efficiency and speed are key.
Q7
MCQ
2 marks
我喜欢雨天。雨天的天气凉爽,让我感到很舒服。就算下着小雨,我____(1依然 2竟然 3果然 4忽然)会跟朋友在草场上踢球。
(1)依然
(2)竟然
(3)果然
(4)忽然
Explanation
The sentence indicates a consistent action despite the rain. '依然' (yī rán) means 'still' or 'as before', implying a continued habit or state. '竟然' (jìng rán - surprisingly) indicates an unexpected outcome. '果然' (guǒ rán - as expected) implies confirmation. '忽然' (hū rán - suddenly) indicates an abrupt change. Only '依然' logically fits the context of 'even if it rains, I still play'.
Q8
MCQ
2 marks
有一次,我在踢球时淋雨着凉了,结果发高烧。妈妈十分____(1辛苦 2担心 3委屈 4讨厌),连忙带我去看医生。
(1)辛苦
(2)担心
(3)委屈
(4)讨厌
Explanation
When a child falls ill with a high fever, a parent would naturally be '担心' (dān xīn), meaning 'worried'. This emotion prompts the swift action of taking the child to the doctor. '辛苦' (xīn kǔ - hard, toilsome) describes effort. '委屈' (wěi qū - to feel wronged or aggrieved) and '讨厌' (tǎo yàn - annoyed, disgusted) are inappropriate emotions for a parent in this situation.
Q9
MCQ
2 marks
医生替我____(1了解 2关心 3检查 4整理)了身体后,说:“你发高烧了。我给你打针后,烧很快就会退。”
(1)了解
(2)关心
(3)检查
(4)整理
Explanation
Before diagnosing and treating an illness, a doctor must first '检查' (jiǎn chá) the patient's body, meaning 'to examine' or 'to check'. '了解' (liǎo jiě - to understand), '关心' (guān xīn - to care about), and '整理' (zhěng lǐ - to organize/tidy up) do not describe the specific medical action performed by a doctor in this context.
Q10
MCQ
2 marks
我感到很后悔,向妈妈____(1预报 2解释 3保证 4建议)以后一定会听她的话,再也不在雨中踢球了。
(1)预报
(2)解释
(3)保证
(4)建议
Explanation
After feeling regret and understanding his mother's concern, the narrator would '保证' (bǎo zhèng) to listen to her in the future, meaning 'to promise' or 'to guarantee'. '预报' (yù bào - to forecast), '解释' (jiě shì - to explain), and '建议' (jiàn yì - to suggest) do not convey the meaning of making a firm commitment to change behavior.
Q11
MCQ
2 marks
佳佳写了一张便条给明文,因为
(1)她从中国旅游回来了。
(2)她拍了非常多的照片。
(3)她要约明文明天见面。
(4)她给爸爸带了纪念品。
Explanation
The primary purpose of the memo is explicitly stated at the end: "我们明天下午1点在楼下的快餐店门口见面,好吗?" (Shall we meet tomorrow at 1 PM at the fast food restaurant downstairs?). While the other options are true statements from the memo, they are reasons or context for the meeting, not the ultimate reason for writing the memo itself. The memo is used to arrange a meeting.
Q12
MCQ
2 marks
以下哪一个句子是正确的?
(1)明文傍晚才会从外婆家回来。
(2)明文想要听佳佳遇到的趣事。
(3)佳佳去了中国很多新的景点。
(4)佳佳请明文把纪念品给爸爸。
Explanation
Let's check each option against the memo:
(1) "你爸爸说你和妈妈到外婆家去了,傍晚才会回来。" This confirms Mingwen will return in the evening. This sentence is correct.
(2) "有时时间的话,我想跟你说一说我遇到的趣事。" This is Jiajia's intention, not explicitly Mingwen's desire.
(3) "我这次到中国旅游时去了很多景点," The memo says '很多景点' (many attractions), not specifically '很多新的景点' (many *new* attractions).
(4) "我已经请你爸爸把纪念品交给你," Jiajia asked Mingwen's dad to give the souvenir *to Mingwen*, not the other way around. Therefore, option (1) is the only definitively correct statement.
Q13
Structured
4 marks
如果你是明文,看到佳佳的便条,请你给她发一则短信,告诉她你很喜欢她送的纪念品,并谢谢她送你礼物,以及让她知道你明天会怎么做。(4分)
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Q18
Open-ended
1 mark
“我”到爷爷奶奶家做什么?(1分)
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Q19
Open-ended
2 marks
从哪里可以看出“我”很想和表弟在一起?(2分)
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Q20
Open-ended
2 marks
“我”为什么会走到客厅找奶奶?(2分)
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Q21
Open-ended
2 marks
文中“我的脸马上红了起来”这句话的意思是什么?(2分)
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Q22
Open-ended
2 marks
你认为“我”是一个怎样的孩子?为什么?(2分)
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