Question 1

爸爸____上眼睛,躺在沙发上休息。

Accepted Answer

2. 闭. “闭上眼睛” (bì shàng yǎnjīng) means “to close one’s eyes”, which is appropriate for someone resting on a sofa. The other options do not fit the context.

Question 2

她脸上那____神的笑容,让我想知道发生了什么事。

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3. 秘. “神秘的笑容” (shénmì de xiàoróng) means “mysterious smile”, which suggests an unknown reason for the smile and aligns with the latter part of the sentence: “让我想知道发生了什么事” (making me want to know what happened).

Question 3

立明对老师点点头,____愿意参加画画比赛。

Accepted Answer

1. 表示. “表示” (biǎoshì) means “to express” or “to indicate”. Nodding is a way to express willingness. The other options do not fit the context of acknowledging and expressing agreement.

Question 4

几个学生大喊大叫,让课室里____大乱。

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4. 秩序. “秩序” (zhìxù) means “order”. Students shouting loudly would cause “秩序大乱” (zhìxù dà luàn), meaning “great disorder” in the classroom.

Question 5

帮助父母照顾妹妹是哥哥的____。

Accepted Answer

1. 责任. “责任” (zérèn) means “responsibility”. As an elder sibling, helping to care for a younger sibling is a common responsibility.

Question 6

爸爸的书房挂着两张画:一张是开心的笑脸,一张____是难过的哭脸。

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4. 则. “则” (zé) is used here to indicate a contrast or a parallel comparison, meaning “whereas” or “while”, fitting the description of two contrasting images (a happy face and a sad face).

Question 7

我每次走进爸爸的房间,都会用好奇的____看着那两张画。

Accepted Answer

1. 目光. “目光” (mùguāng) refers to one's gaze or look. “好奇的目光” (hàoqí de mùguāng) means “curious gaze”, which is the most suitable word to describe how someone looks at something intriguing.

Question 8

他还____我,同一件事情只要从不同的方面来看,就会有不同的感受。

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2. 告诉. “告诉” (gàosù) means “to tell” or “to inform”. The father is sharing a perspective or a philosophy with the child, which aligns with “告诉”.

Question 9

____过了一段时间,那头牛不但回来了,还带回了另外一头牛。

Accepted Answer

1. 果然. The old man had said, “牛不见了没关系。说不定它自己就会回来。” (It doesn't matter if the cow is gone. Maybe it will come back by itself.) “果然” (guǒrán) means “as expected” or “sure enough”, which perfectly fits the outcome where the cow returns as he predicted.

Question 10

举办母语双周活动是为了____。

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3. 让学生都爱上华文. The first sentence of the passage states: “为了让学生有兴趣学习华文、爱上华文,欢乐小学华文部将举办母语双周活动。” (In order to make students interested in learning Chinese and love Chinese, Henry Park Primary School Chinese Department will organize Mother Tongue Fortnight activities.) Option 3 directly reflects this main purpose.

Question 11

以下哪一句是正确的?

Accepted Answer

4. 作文比赛第二名可以获得奖杯。. 1. Incorrect: Only “获奖作品” (winning entries) will be exhibited. 
2. Incorrect: Submissions are to be given to “自己的华文老师” (their Chinese teacher).
3. Incorrect: Submissions are due “4月20日前” (before April 20th), not May 10th.
4. Correct: The passage states “前三名都可以获得奖杯” (the top three can all receive trophies), and second place is within the top three.

P4 Chinese SA1 2023 — Henry Park

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