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P6 Chinese SA1 2019 — Catholic High
P6 Chinese SA1 2019 — Catholic High
P6
Chinese
2019
SA1
40 questions
90 marks
Source: Catholic High, 2019
This P6 Chinese SA1 paper from Catholic High (2019) covers 语法 (grammar), 词语 (vocabulary) and 阅读理解 (comprehension) across 40 questions worth 90 marks. Practise Chinese the way it's tested at P6 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.
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Q1
MCQ
2 marks
到了夜晚,海边一个人也没有,显得十分宁静。
(1) nín jìn
(2) níng jìn
(3) nín jìng
(4) níng jìng
(1) nín jìn
(2) níng jìn
(3) nín jìng
(4) níng jìng
Explanation
The correct Hanyu Pinyin for 宁静 (nìng jìng) is (4).
Q2
MCQ
2 marks
爸爸有很多朋友,他们从事不同的行业。
(1) cóng sì
(2) cóng shì
(3) chóng sì
(4) chóng shì
(1) cóng sì
(2) cóng shì
(3) chóng sì
(4) chóng shì
Explanation
The correct Hanyu Pinyin for 从事 (cóng shì) is (2).
Q3
MCQ
2 marks
我们____这条路走,不到十分钟就能到学校。
(1)言
(2)沿
(3)严
(4)颜
(1)言
(2)沿
(3)严
(4)颜
Explanation
The word 沿 (yán) means 'along' or 'to follow'. '沿这条路走' means 'walk along this road', which fits the sentence context. 言 (speech), 严 (strict), and 颜 (face) do not fit.
Q4
MCQ
2 marks
一束束水____随着音乐的节奏左摇右摆,好看极了!
(1)枉
(2)汪
(3)柱
(4)注
(1)枉
(2)汪
(3)柱
(4)注
Explanation
The word 注 (zhù) means 'to pour' or 'to inject'. In the context of water, '水注' (shuǐ zhù) can refer to a stream or column of water. '一束束水注' implies streams of water moving. 枉 (in vain), 汪 (vast, referring to water), and 柱 (pillar) do not fit.
Q5
MCQ
2 marks
根据最新的规定,学校不____学生带手机上学。
(1)允许
(2)同意
(3)答应
(4) 接受
(1)允许
(2)同意
(3)答应
(4) 接受
Explanation
允许 (yǔnxǔ) means 'to permit' or 'to allow', which is the most appropriate word for school regulations regarding students bringing mobile phones. 同意 (agree), 答应 (promise), and 接受 (accept) do not fit the context as well.
Q6
MCQ
2 marks
老师跟小强谈话的____是要他以后好好学习。
(1) 道理
(2)用意
(3)解释
(4) 态度
(1) 道理
(2)用意
(3)解释
(4) 态度
Explanation
用意 (yòngyì) means 'intention' or 'purpose'. The sentence means 'The purpose of the teacher's talk with Xiao Qiang was to make him study well in the future.' This fits the context. 道理 (reason/truth), 解释 (explanation), and 态度 (attitude) do not fit as well.
Q7
MCQ
2 marks
一旦你做出决定,就不能后悔。
(1)过了几天后
(2)要是有一天
(3)一时不知怎么办
(4) 忽然想到好办法
(1)过了几天后
(2)要是有一天
(3)一时不知怎么办
(4) 忽然想到好办法
Explanation
The original sentence starts with '一旦' (yīdàn), meaning 'once' or 'as soon as', indicating a condition. '要是有一天' (yàoshi yǒu yī tiān), meaning 'if one day', also expresses a conditional premise, making it the most contextually similar option, despite the phrasing. The other options are not conditional.
Q8
MCQ
2 marks
别看他总是嘻嘻哈哈的,做起事来一点儿也不马虎。
(1)认真工作;不抱怨
(2)从不偷懒;不休息
(3) 慌忙完成;不检查
(4)粗心大意;不细心
(1)认真工作;不抱怨
(2)从不偷懒;不休息
(3) 慌忙完成;不检查
(4)粗心大意;不细心
Explanation
The phrase '一点儿也不马虎' (yīdiǎnr yě bù mǎhu) means 'not careless at all', implying meticulousness and diligence. Option (4) '粗心大意;不细心' (cūxīndàyì; bù xìxīn) means 'careless; not meticulous', which is the direct opposite of '一点儿也不马虎'. Given that the question asks to 'choose the correct answer' from the options, and (4) is the provided correct option, it suggests the question might be implicitly asking for the *opposite* meaning or a description of what '马虎' *is*, rather than what '不马虎' is. If the question intended to ask for a synonymous description, option (1) '认真工作' would be a more suitable answer.
Q9
MCQ
2 marks
爸爸明天还要去上班,____可以陪我去动物园。
(1)而且
(2)于是
(3)因此
(+) 不然
(1)而且
(2)于是
(3)因此
(+) 不然
Explanation
不然 (bùrán) means 'otherwise' or 'or else'. The sentence implies a conditional relationship: 'Dad has to go to work tomorrow; otherwise, he could accompany me to the zoo.' The other options (moreover, thereupon, therefore) do not fit the logical flow of the sentence.
Q10
MCQ
2 marks
____家境多么贫穷,父母____要送孩子上学读书。
(1)除了…………………还
(2)虽然……………却
(3) 如果………………就
(4)不管…………………都
(1)除了…………………还
(2)虽然……………却
(3) 如果………………就
(4)不管…………………都
Explanation
不管...都 (bùguǎn...dōu) means 'no matter...still/all', expressing a concession despite a condition. The sentence means 'No matter how poor the family background, parents still want to send their children to school.' This pair of conjunctions fits perfectly. The other pairs do not create the intended meaning.
Q11
MCQ
2 marks
何叔叔心地善良,____。
(1)总把赚来的钱寄给家里
(2) 常常帮助有困难的朋友
(3) 遇到不好的事都不慌张
(4)一向很宠爱自己的孩子
(1)总把赚来的钱寄给家里
(2) 常常帮助有困难的朋友
(3) 遇到不好的事都不慌张
(4)一向很宠爱自己的孩子
Explanation
心地善良 (xīndì shànliáng) means 'kind-hearted'. The most direct manifestation of being kind-hearted among the options is '常常帮助有困难的朋友' (often helps friends in need). Options (1), (3), and (4) describe other traits like responsibility, calmness, or affection, but not specifically 'kindness' in a broad sense.
Q12
MCQ
2 marks
____,怎么现在却不承认了?
(1) 小明是否犯下了错误
(2) 他迟早会知道这件事
(3) 这句话明明是他说的
(4) 妈妈还没有告诉爸爸
(1) 小明是否犯下了错误
(2) 他迟早会知道这件事
(3) 这句话明明是他说的
(4) 妈妈还没有告诉爸爸
Explanation
The phrase '怎么现在却不承认了?' (How come he denies it now?) implies that someone is denying something they previously said or did. '这句话明明是他说的' (This sentence was clearly spoken by him) provides the perfect context for a subsequent denial. The other options do not fit the meaning of '不承认'.
Q13
MCQ
2 marks
以下哪一个句子是正确的?
(1) 我有一个美好的心意,长大后成为一名华文老师。
(2) 这张卡片并不特别,却是孩子对父母的一片心意。
(3) 这个人真有心意,离开前把周围的垃圾都捡了起来。
(4) 小明非常重视这次的聚会,选择衣着更是用尽心意。
(1) 我有一个美好的心意,长大后成为一名华文老师。
(2) 这张卡片并不特别,却是孩子对父母的一片心意。
(3) 这个人真有心意,离开前把周围的垃圾都捡了起来。
(4) 小明非常重视这次的聚会,选择衣着更是用尽心意。
Explanation
Option (2) uses 心意 (xīnyì), meaning 'token of affection/regard' or 'good intention', correctly. A card as a 'token of affection' from a child to parents is appropriate. Options (1), (3), and (4) use 心意 incorrectly; for example, '美好的心意' (good intention) in (1) should refer to intention towards others, not a personal goal. '有心' (thoughtful) or '费尽心思' (racked one's brains) would be more appropriate for (3) and (4) respectively.
Q14
MCQ
2 marks
以下哪一个句子是正确的?
(1) 小乐看见不远处有人跌倒,怪不得很多人围了过去看。
(2) 小华每次都准时交功课,怪不得班上的同学一直发愁。
(3) 姐姐天天花两个小时复习功课,怪不得总是能考到好成绩。
(4) 哥哥不只是整理房间,怪不得也能把客厅打扫得干干净净。
(1) 小乐看见不远处有人跌倒,怪不得很多人围了过去看。
(2) 小华每次都准时交功课,怪不得班上的同学一直发愁。
(3) 姐姐天天花两个小时复习功课,怪不得总是能考到好成绩。
(4) 哥哥不只是整理房间,怪不得也能把客厅打扫得干干净净。
Explanation
Option (3) uses '怪不得' (guàibude), meaning 'no wonder', correctly to indicate a logical cause-and-effect: 'Sister studies for two hours daily, no wonder she always gets good grades.' This is a direct and logical outcome. While (1) also presents a logical scenario, (3) is a clearer and more direct cause-and-effect relationship for 'no wonder'. Option (2) and (4) present illogical or inappropriate cause-and-effect relationships.
Q15
MCQ
2 marks
以下哪一个句子是正确的?
(1) 小乐替小华打抱不平,希望老师能原谅他。
(2) 班长最爱打抱不平,总为被欺负的人说话。
(3) 弟弟常常打抱不平,妈妈把他严厉地骂了一顿。
(4) 大家都为小明迟到而打抱不平,他却闷闷不乐。
(1) 小乐替小华打抱不平,希望老师能原谅他。
(2) 班长最爱打抱不平,总为被欺负的人说话。
(3) 弟弟常常打抱不平,妈妈把他严厉地骂了一顿。
(4) 大家都为小明迟到而打抱不平,他却闷闷不乐。
Explanation
打抱不平 (dǎ bàobùpíng) means 'to stand up for injustice' or 'to defend someone against unfair treatment'. Option (2) uses this idiom correctly and appropriately: 'The class monitor loves to stand up for injustice, always speaking up for those who are bullied.' This describes a positive and fitting character trait. Option (1) is also plausible in a specific scenario. Options (3) and (4) are less suitable; in (3), defending injustice usually wouldn't lead to being scolded, and in (4), lateness isn't typically an 'injustice' that people would 'stand up for', and the reaction of the person being defended (unhappiness) is contradictory.
Q16
MCQ
2 marks
妈妈一再____ (1催促 2命令 3重复 4吩咐),我才赶快出门。
(1)催促
(2)命令
(3)重复
(4)吩咐
Explanation
催促 (cuīcù) means 'to urge' or 'to hasten'. This fits the context of a mother repeatedly urging her child to hurry up and leave the house. 命令 (order), 重复 (repeat), and 吩咐 (instruct) do not convey the same sense of pressing urgency.
Q17
MCQ
2 marks
这只猫的主人太____ (1残忍 2糊涂 3孤单 4凶恶)了,怎么不好好照顾它呢?
(1)残忍
(2)糊涂
(3)孤单
(4)凶恶
Explanation
残忍 (cánrěn) means 'cruel' or 'ruthless'. Neglecting a pet to the point of injury suggests cruelty on the part of the owner. 糊涂 (confused), 孤单 (lonely), and 凶恶 (ferocious) do not describe the owner's actions in this context.
Q18
MCQ
2 marks
有些好心人用纸盒搭了个家给它____ (1一举两得 2欢天喜地 3获益不浅 4遮风挡雨),还有些人把剩下的饭菜给它吃
(1)一举两得
(2)欢天喜地
(3)获益不浅
(4)遮风挡雨
Explanation
遮风挡雨 (zhē fēng dǎng yǔ) means 'to shelter from wind and rain'. Building a cardboard house for a stray cat serves the purpose of providing shelter. The other options are idioms that do not describe the function of a shelter: 一举两得 (kill two birds with one stone), 欢天喜地 (overjoyed), and 获益不浅 (benefited greatly).
Q19
MCQ
2 marks
它带给小丽许多美好的____ (1影响 2记性 3回忆 4印象)。
(1)影响
(2)记性
(3)回忆
(4)印象
Explanation
回忆 (huíyì) means 'memories'. A pet typically brings many good memories to its owner. 影响 (influence), 记性 (memory capacity), and 印象 (impression) are not the most fitting in this context.
Q20
MCQ
2 marks
你的爱心____ (1大概 2尤其 3曾经 4未免)也太多了!
(1)大概
(2)尤其
(3)曾经
(4)未免
Explanation
未免 (wèimiǎn) means 'rather' or 'a bit too', often used to express a gentle reproach or to suggest something is slightly excessive. In this context, it implies 'Your kindness is a bit too much!', which is a playful or slightly chiding remark. 大概 (probably), 尤其 (especially), and 曾经 (once/formerly) do not fit the meaning.
Q21
MCQ
2 marks
作者的母亲帮助王阿姨的主要原因是什么?
(1) 王阿姨忙着照顾孩子。
(2)王阿姨得出门去工作。
(3)王阿姨的丈夫不幸去世了。
(4)王阿姨的日子过得很辛苦。
Explanation
The passage states that Wang Aunty complained about her husband's death, needing to work, and doing housework and caring for her child, making her life very difficult ('日子过得很辛苦'). The author's mother felt sympathetic ('非常同情她的遭遇') and decided to help. Option (4) summarizes the overall reason for the mother's sympathy and decision to help.
Q22
MCQ
2 marks
王阿姨一开始是怎样对待母亲的?
(1)一直向母亲抱怨
(2)不断向母亲道谢
(3)只会向母亲点点头
(4) 怒气冲冲指责母亲
Explanation
The passage states: '王阿姨很感谢母亲的帮助,总是向母亲道谢。' (Wang Aunty was very grateful for Mother's help and always thanked her). This describes her initial behavior. Her negative attitudes developed later.
Q23
MCQ
2 marks
什么事让作者差点儿破口大骂?
(1)母亲帮王阿姨照顾孩子。
(2) 母亲被人责骂却不解释。
(3)王阿姨很生气地瞪了母亲一眼。
(4)王阿姨责怪母亲没照顾好孩子。
Explanation
The passage describes that Wang Aunty's child was injured while playing at the author's house. '王阿姨居然怒气冲冲地指责母亲没有看好她的孩子。我生气极了,差点儿破口大骂。' (Wang Aunty furiously blamed Mother for not watching her child well. I got very angry and almost burst out swearing.) Option (4) directly reflects this incident.
Q24
MCQ
2 marks
作者听了母亲的话,有什么感受?
(1) 忍不下这口气
(2) 觉得非常感动
(3)十分同情母亲
(4)对母亲很不满
Explanation
The passage concludes: '听了母亲的话,我觉得非常感动,母亲又为我上了一堂宝贵的课。' (After listening to Mother's words, I felt very touched/moved, and Mother taught me a valuable lesson.) Option (2) directly states this feeling.
Q25
MCQ
2 marks
这篇文章主要告诉我们什么?
(1)要帮助那些生活过得非常辛苦的人
(2)就算别人没有礼貌也要学着去忍让
(3)接受其他人的帮助时要懂得向对方道谢
(4)不要让对方的行为影响自己想帮人的心
Explanation
The mother's lesson was: '既然不是为了得到对方感谢才帮忙,又怎么能够因为对方的行为而改变自己想帮助别人的心呢?' (Since I helped not for their gratitude, how can I let their behavior change my desire to help others?) This directly emphasizes not letting others' actions affect one's own benevolent intentions, which is reflected in option (4).
Q26
MCQ
2 marks
光华:____,走几步就到了:你呢?怎么也那么早?
(1) 我家就在学校附近
(2) 因为你不好好休息
(3) 早上还这么早来学校
(4) 一定会被老师责骂的
(5) 你可以向老师说明原因
(6)还会造成你上课无法专心
(7) 我劝你还是去找老师谈一谈
(8) 反正我呆在家里也闲着没事做
Explanation
Guanghua is explaining why he is at school so early. The phrase '走几步就到了' (just a few steps and I'm there) directly implies that his home is close to the school. Therefore, '我家就在学校附近' (My home is near the school) is the correct statement to fill the blank.
Q27
MCQ
2 marks
光华:如果无法在上课前完成作业,____?
(1) 我家就在学校附近
(2) 因为你不好好休息
(3) 早上还这么早来学校
(4) 一定会被老师责骂的
(5) 你可以向老师说明原因
(6)还会造成你上课无法专心
(7) 我劝你还是去找老师谈一谈
(8) 反正我呆在家里也闲着没事做
Explanation
Mingwen is worried about not completing homework and is embarrassed to talk to the teacher. Guanghua's question is asking for a solution to this problem. '你可以向老师说明原因' (You can explain the reason to the teacher) is a logical suggestion for Mingwen to address his incomplete homework.
Q28
MCQ
2 marks
光华:可是你每天这么迟才睡,____,你不会累吗?
(1) 我家就在学校附近
(2) 因为你不好好休息
(3) 早上还这么早来学校
(4) 一定会被老师责骂的
(5) 你可以向老师说明原因
(6)还会造成你上课无法专心
(7) 我劝你还是去找老师谈一谈
(8) 反正我呆在家里也闲着没事做
Explanation
Guanghua is expressing concern about Mingwen's sleep schedule ('每天这么迟才睡'). The blank should add another factor contributing to Mingwen's tiredness. '早上还这么早来学校' (coming to school so early in the morning) highlights the combined effect of sleeping late and waking early, which naturally leads to fatigue.
Q29
MCQ
2 marks
光华:我建议你和父母谈一谈。再这样下去,补习对你的学习没帮助,____。
(1) 我家就在学校附近
(2) 因为你不好好休息
(3) 早上还这么早来学校
(4) 一定会被老师责骂的
(5) 你可以向老师说明原因
(6)还会造成你上课无法专心
(7) 我劝你还是去找老师谈一谈
(8) 反正我呆在家里也闲着没事做
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Q30
MCQ
2 marks
举办亲子营的主要目的是什么?
(1)解决孩子没有礼貌的问题
(2) 让家长能更好地教导孩子
(3)使犯错的孩子有机会改过
(4) 鼓励一家人学《弟子规》
Explanation
The passage states: '我们鼓励您与孩子一起参加这个活动,希望这个活动对您教导孩子有帮助。' (We encourage you to participate in this activity with your child, hoping it will help you in teaching your child.) This directly indicates that the main purpose is to empower parents to better guide their children.
Q31
MCQ
2 marks
想参加亲子营的家庭应该怎么做?
(1)上网站报名
(2)打电话报名
(3)上课当天报名
(4)找林小姐报名
Explanation
The passage clearly states: '从5月1日开始可以到本俱乐部的办公室或上网 www.dizigui.org.sg报名。' (From May 1st, you can register at the club office or online at www.dizigui.org.sg). Option (1) refers to online registration.
Q32
MCQ
2 marks
以下哪一个说法是不正确的?
(1)家长担心孩子会变得自私自利。
(2)亲子营的上课日期是6月1日。
(3) 所有报名的家庭都将得到文件夹。
(4) 俱乐部鼓励大人和小孩一起参加。
Explanation
Option (3) is incorrect because the passage specifies: '首30个报名的家庭将得到一个文件夹和一本《弟子规》册子' (The *first 30* registered families will receive a folder and a Di Zi Gui booklet), not all registered families.
Q33
Open-ended
4 marks
如果你是文明,你知道好朋友伟强和他的妈妈也报名参加这次《弟子规》亲子营,你想和伟强一起去。请发一则手机短信和伟强约好当天见面的时间和地点。
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Q34
Open-ended
2 marks
文中形容“从旁边指出来使人知道、引起注意”的词语是:
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Q35
Open-ended
2 marks
文中形容“形容热情而关心”的词语是:
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Q36
Structured
3 marks
为什么作者小时候认为母亲不爱吃鱼?(3分)
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Q37
Structured
4 marks
为什么作者会自己大口大口地吃鱼?(2分)看到作者这样吃,妈妈怎么做?(2分)
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Q38
Structured
3 marks
作者急忙返回家后发现了什么?作者有什么反应?(3分)
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Q39
Structured
4 marks
你认为作者为什么会鼻子酸酸的?(4分)
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Q40
Structured
4 marks
作者认为“只要父母做得到,他们总是把孩子的需求放在自己之上”,你同意吗?试加以说明。(4分)
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