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SECONDARY THREE EXPRESS SUBJECT EXAM FORMAT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Paper 1: Writing (1 hour 50 minutes) Section A: Editing (10 marks) Candidates to identify and edit grammatical errors in a short written text. Section B: Situational Writing (30 marks) Candidates write 250–300 words on a given situation, which will involve viewing of a visual text. Section C: Continuous Writing (30 marks) Candidates write 350–450 words on one of four topics set. Paper 2: Comprehension (1 hour 50 minutes) Section A: Visual Text Comprehension (5 marks) Candidates respond to questions based on Text 1, a visual text. Section B: Narrative Comprehension (20 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of questions based on Text 2, which is a narrative or a recount. Section C: Non-Narrative Comprehension (25 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of questions based on Text 3, a non-narrative text, and write an 80-word response to a summary writing task. Paper 3: Listening (About 45 minutes) Section A (24 marks) Candidates respond to a variety of listening tasks based on a number of audio recordings, which the candidates will hear twice. Section B (6 marks) Candidates listen to an audio recording and do a simple note-taking exercise. Candidates will hear the recording only once. Paper 4: Oral Communication (About 20 minutes including 10 minutes of preparation time) The two parts in this paper are thematically linked. Section A: Reading Aloud (10 marks) Candidates read aloud a short text. Section B: Spoken Interaction (20 marks) Candidates engage in a discussion with the examiners on a topic based on a video stimulus.

MOTHER TONGUE

LANGUAGES

CHINESE LANGUAGE

试卷一：这份试卷包括实用文和作文两部分。考生在写作时，可以使用考评局规定的词

典。

Paper 1: 60 marks Duration: 2hr

● 第一部分：实用文

(Email Writing (20 marks))

○ 考生必须写一个电子邮件，字数在 150 以上。考生可以根据所提供的

一个电邮内容写一个电邮，或者根据所提供的材料，写一个电邮

● 第二部分：作文

(Composition (40 marks))

○ 考生可以从三道题目中任选一题，字数在 300 以上。考查的文体包括

记叙文、说明文、议论文。

试卷二：语文理解与应用

Paper 2: 70 marks Duration: 1 hr 30 min

这份试卷考查的项目包括：

● 第一部分：综合填空 (Cloze Passage)

○ 考生根据所提供的短文内容和上下文的意思，选出正确的答案。

● 第二部分：阅读理解（一）(Comprehension (Multiple Choice Questions))

○ 考生根据所提供的 3至 4个短文的内容，选出正确的答案。

● 第三部分：阅读理解（二）(Comprehension (Open Ended))

○ 考生根据所提供的 2至 3个短文的内容回答问题。

试卷三：口试

Paper 3: 50 Marks Duration: 10 - 15 mins

在考试前，考生会有 10分钟的时间默读短文和准备看视频说话。

● 第一部分：朗读短文

● (Reading Aloud – Passage)

○ 考生必须朗读一个短文。

● 第二部分：会话 (Conversation)

○ 考生针对所提供的视频谈谈自己的感受或看法。

试卷三：听力理解

Paper 3: Listening Comprehension 20 marks Duration: 30 mins

这份试卷包括两部分，共有 10道选择题。考生先听录音，然后回答问题。

● 第一部分

○ 包括三个极短对话或语段

( 3 Conversation Passages) ● 第二部分

○ 包括三个理解篇章，考查的内容包括：日常会话、广告、说明、故

事、新闻报道等。

(3 Comprehension Passages)

MALAY LANGUAGE

Paper 1: Composition (60 Marks) Duration: 2 hours (Paper 1): Bah A: Emel tak rasmi /Emel Rasmi (20 marks) Bah B: karangan naratif /deskriptif/ekspositori (40 marks) Paper 2: Language and Comprehension (70 marks) Duration: 1hr 30 mins Bahagian A: Penggunaan Bahasa (30m) ● Imbuhan ● peribahasa ● Melengkapkan teks Bahagian B: Pemahaman 1(10marks) ● Pemahaman MCQ Bahagian C: Pemahaman 2 (30marks)

● Pemahaman Subjektif- 1 teks naratif

Paper 3 (70 marks) Lisan (50 marks) Duration: 20 mins

● Bacaan Lantang (10m) ● Perbualan berdasarkan Video (40m)

Listening Comprehension (20 marks) Duration: 30 mins MCQ-10 items

华文 B

CHINESE B (1153)

试卷一：写作 (20 m) Duration: 50 mins

这份试卷包括写电子邮件（电邮）和看图作文。考生可以从 两道试题中任选一题，字

数在 150 以上。考生可以根据所提 供的一个电邮内容写一个回复电邮，也可以根据所

提供的图 画，结合个人的想法，写一篇短文。考生在写作时，可以使 用考评局规定的

词典。 (从 2014 年起，考生将以拼音输入法在电脑上进行写作。)

试卷二：语文理解与应用 (30m)

Duration: 1 hr

这份试卷考查的项目包括：语文应用、阅读理解（一）和阅读理解（二）， 共有 20

道选择题。

试卷三：口试 ( 30m)

在考试前，考生会有 10分钟的时间默读短文和准备看视频说话。

● 第一部分：朗读短文

● (Reading Aloud – Passage)

○ 考生必须朗读一个短文。

● 第二部分：会话 (Conversation)

○ 考生针对所提供的视频谈谈自己的感受或看法。

试卷三：听力理解 (20m) Duration: 30 mins

这份试卷包括两部分，共有 10道选择题。考生先听录音，然后回答问题。

● 第一部分

○ 包括三个极短对话或语段

( 3 Conversation Passages)

● 第二部分

○ 包括三个理解篇章，考查的内容包括：日常会话、广告、说明、故

事、新闻报道等。

(3 Comprehension Passages)

SUBJECT EXAM FORMAT TOPICS TESTED

MATHEMATICS

P1 (1 h) 50 marks, 50%, Short answer questions testing more on fundamental skills and concepts. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions. Calculators are allowed. P2 (1h 30 min) 50 marks, 50%

Questions of varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions. Calculators are allowed.

Both papers: Chapter 1-10 of Sec 3A and 3B textbook, no lower sec topics

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS

One paper (80 marks)- 2 hours

consisting of questions of varying length

Chapter 1 to 4, 6 to 9

PURE PHYSICS

Paper 1 (30 marks) will consist of 30 compulsory multiple choice items

Paper 2

Section A (40 marks) will consist of a variable number of compulsory structured questions

Section B (20 marks) will consist of one compulsory data-based question and one either/or question. The data-based question requires candidates to interpret, evaluate or solve problems using a stem of information.

Total: 90 marks

Duration: 2 h

Chapters 1-5, 12-15

PURE CHEMISTRY

Paper 1 (30 marks) will consist of 30 compulsory multiple choice items

Paper 2

Section A (40 marks) will consist of a variable number of compulsory structured questions

Section B (20 marks) will consist of one compulsory data-based question and one either/or question. The data-based question requires candidates to interpret, evaluate or solve problems using a stem of information.

A copy of the Periodic Table of Elements will be printed as part of this Paper.

Total: 90 marks

Duration: 2 h

Chapters 1 - 13 , excluding Chap 12.3

PURE BIOLOGY

Paper 1 (30 marks) will consist of 30 compulsory multiple choice items Paper 2 Section A (40 marks) will consist of a variable number of compulsory structured questions Section B (20 marks) will consist of one compulsory data-based question and one either/or question. The data-based question requires candidates to interpret, evaluate or solve problems using a stem of information. Total: 90 marks Duration: 2 h

Chapters 2-12

COMBINED SCIENCE (PHYSICS

/CHEMISTRY)

Science (Physics) Paper 1 (20 marks) will consist of 20 compulsory multiple choice questions Paper 2 Section A (45 marks) will contain a number of compulsory structured questions of variable mark value Section B (20 marks) will need to choose two out of three questions, each of 10 marks. Total: 85 marks Duration: 1h 45 min

Science (Physics) Chap 1: Measurement Chap 2: Kinematics Chap 3: Forces and Pressure (exclude vector diagram) Chap 4: Mass, Weight, Density Chap 10: Light Chap 11: Waves Chap 12: EM Waves Chap 13: Sound

Science (Chemistry) Paper 1 (20 marks) will consist of 20 compulsory multiple choice questions Paper 3 Section A (45 marks) will contain a number of compulsory structured questions of variable mark value Section B (20 marks) will need to choose two out of three questions, each of 10 marks. A copy of ‘The Periodic Table of the Elements’ will be printed as part of this Paper. Total: 85 marks Duration: 1h 45 min

Science (Chemistry)

Chap 1: Kinetic Particle

Theory

Chap 2: Measurement and

Experimental Techniques

Chap 3: Separation and

Purification

Chap 4: Elements,

Compounds and Mixtures

Chap 5: Atomic Structure

Chap 6: Chemical Bonding

Chap 7: Chemical Equation

Chap 8: The Mole

Chap 9: Chemical Calculation

Chap 10.1 & 10.2 Acids and

Bases

COMBINED

SCIENCE

(CHEMISTRY/BI

OLOGY)

Science (Chemistry) Paper 1 (20 marks) will consist of 20 compulsory multiple choice questions Paper 3 Section A (45 marks) will contain a number of compulsory structured questions of variable mark value Section B (20 marks) will need to choose two out of three questions, each of 10 marks. A copy of ‘The Periodic Table of the Elements’ will be printed as part of this Paper. Total: 85 marks Duration: 1h 45 min

Science (Chemistry)

Chap 1: Kinetic Particle

Theory

Chap 2: Measurement and

Experimental Techniques

Chap 3: Separation and

Purification

Chap 4: Elements,

Compounds and Mixtures

Chap 5: Atomic Structure

Chap 6: Chemical Bonding

Chap 7: Chemical Equation

Chap 8: The Mole

Chap 9: Chemical Calculation

Chap 10.1 & 10.2 Acids and

Bases

Science (Biology) Paper 1 (20 marks) will consist of 20 compulsory multiple choice questions Paper 3 Section A (45 marks) will contain a number of compulsory structured questions of variable mark value Section B (20 marks) will need to choose two out of three questions, each of 10 marks. A copy of ‘The Periodic Table of the Elements’ will be printed as part of this Paper. Total: 85 marks Duration: 1h 45 min

Science (Biology)

Chap 2: Cells

Chap 3: Movement of

Substances

Chap 4: Nutrients

Chap 5: Enzymes

Chap 6: Nutrition in Humans

Chap 7: Nutrition in Plants

Chap 8: Transport in Human

Chap 9: Transport in Plant

HUMANITIES

GEOGRAPHY Section A (13m) Questions on Geographical Investigation will be set on the following topic:

- Variable Weather and Changing Climate Section B (29m) Structured Questions and ONE 8 marks open-ended question will be set on the following topics:

- Variable Weather and Changing Climate - Living with Tectonic Hazards

Total marks: 42 Marks Total duration: 1hr 30 Min

1. Variable Weather and Changing Climate (Page 72 – 121 in Phy. Geog Textbook) 2. Living with Tectonic Hazards (Page 4 – 69 in Phy. Geog Textbook) 3. Geographical Investigations (Page 166 – 177 in Phy. Geog Textbook)

HISTORY Total marks: 44m Time: 1 hr 30 mins Section A - Source-Based Questions (24m)

● Answer all parts of Question 1 (4 sub-questions)

Section B - Structured-Essay Questions (20m)

● Answer one out of two questions.

Impact of World War I

Treaty of Versailles

League of Nations

Rise of Stalin

Impact of Stalin’s rule on the Soviet Union

Rise of Hitler

Impact of Hitler’s rule on Germany

Reasons for outbreak of WWII in Europe

Reasons for defeat of Germany

Reasons for outbreak of WWII in Asia-Pacific

Reasons for defeat of Japan

LITERATURE IN MALAY (ELECTIVE) Total Marks: 50 marks Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Bahagian A (Pilih satu soalan untuk dijawab) Soalan 1 - Soalan berdasarkan Teks Pahlawan Panggung (cerpen) (25 markah) Soalan 2 - Soalan berdasarkan Teks Pahlawan Panggung (sajak) (25 markah) Bahagian B (Pilih satu soalan untuk dijawab) Soalan 3: Sajak yang tidak pernah dilihat (25 markah) Soalan 4: Cerpen yang tidak pernah dilihat (25 markah)

SOCIAL STUDIES Section A (29m) Source-based Questions (Two inference and two comparison questions)

● One inference question ● One comparison question ● One surprise question ● One Study all sources question

Section B (15m): Structured Response Questions

● SRQ (a) - Two Reasons ● SRQ (b) - Two Roles / Factors

Total: 44m Duration: 1hr 35 min

Issue 1: Working for the Good of Society - Whose Responsibility is it? Chapter 1: What does it mean to be a Citizen of my country? Chapter 2: How do we decide on what is good for society? Chapter 3: How can we work for the good of society? Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society - Is Harmony Achievable? Chapter 4: What is Diversity? Chapter 5: Why is there Greater Diversity in Singapore now? Chapter 6 What are the Experiences and Effects of Living in a Diverse Society?

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS

Paper 1 (40 m) 1 hour Answer all the questions in the question papers. Paper 2 (60 m) 2 hours Answer all questions on the multi-column papers. Total marks: 100m Total duration: 1 + 2 hrs = 3 hrs

Ch 1 - Introduction to Accounting Ch 2 - Accounting Information System Ch 3 - Elements of FS and Accounting equation Ch 4 - Double Entry and Ledger a/c Ch 5 - Special Journals Ch 8 - Trial Balance Ch 9 - Income Statement Ch 10 - Balance sheet Ch 11 - Accrual & Prepayment Ch 13 - Non-current assets Ch 11 - Prepayment and Accrual Ch 12 - Inventory

LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH

Paper 1: Prose and Unseen Texts (1 hour 40 minutes) [50%] ● There are two sections in this paper. ● Students select one question from Section A and one

question from Section B. ● In total, candidates will answer two questions. ● Each question is 25 marks and is 25% of the total

weighting.

Section A: Set Text [25%] ● Students are given a choice of one passage-based

question and two essay questions (total of three questions).

● Candidates will answer only one question.

Section B: Unseen [25%] ● Students are given two questions - one on an unseen

prose excerpt and one on an unseen poem. ● Candidates will answer one question (question has two

parts).

Paper 2: Drama (1 hour 30 minutes) [50%] ● There are two questions in this paper - one passage-

based question and one essay question. ● Both questions are compulsory. ● In total, candidates will answer two questions. ● Each question is 25 marks and is 25% of the total

weighting.

Paper 1: Set Text and Unseen Texts Hook & Eye

Paper 2: Drama Off Centre - Acts 1 and 2

FOOD & NUTRITION

(F&N)

Paper 2 - Coursework [60%] Decision Making - 10m Planning - 10m Execution - 24m Evaluation - 12m Total - 56m Paper 1 - Theory [40%] This is a 2 hours written paper. Section A (25m) This section contains short questions based on knowledge Section B (30m) This section contains structured questions based on knowledge and comprehension Section C (45m) This section is writing essays. Two compulsory essays and the last essay is a choice question.

Paper 1 - Written Paper Topics tested: Chp 6- Fats Chp 15 -Science Behind Food Preparation & cooking (Cakes, Pastries, Batter) Chp 7 - Proteins Chp 8 - Food Commodities - Meat and Alternatives - Milk & Milk Products - Egg - Meat - Seafood Chp 10 - Vitamins Chp 13 - Food Commodities - Fruit and Vegetables Chp 11 - Minerals Chp 12 - Water & Dietary Fibre Diet related diseases

D&T

Written Exam 2hr (Total: 80marks) 1 case-based design question on the Design content. (26marks)

All Topics.

3 design application questions relating to structure, mechanisms and electronics from the Technology content. (54marks)

ART 6123

Duration for paper : 3 hours (100 Marks) Question paper to be given three weeks prior to the exam date. 6 stimuli given, students to choose 1. Preparatory Studies Submission of 3-5 A3 size preparatory studies To be completed during the 3 week prep time Final Artwork A3 artwork to be done during 3 hour exam paper ● Students will prepare 3-5 pages of preparatory studies on A3 size drawing paper. ● Students must bring the preparatory studies to the exam for reference and submission. ● The art exam will be marked with the exam piece and the preparatory studies together as a whole.