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HOUGANG SECONDARY SCHOOL •2 Hougang St 93 Singapore 534256 • Tel: 6385 1990 • Fax: 6385 2015•
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 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.