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MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
2014 PRELIM 1 EXAMINATIONS
Level: Sec 4 NA
More information on syllabus for NA Level subjects can be found at http://www.seab.gov.sg/nLevel/syllabus/schoolCandidates/2014_GCE_NA_ES_School.html
Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Genres / Situational Writing Type to revise Remark English Language (1190)
1 70 marks
1 hr 50 min
[Writing] Section A: Editing (10m) Section B: Situational Writing (30m) Section C: Free Writing (30m)
(A) Parts of Speech/ Classification of Errors (B) Proposal Report / Informal Letter / Formal letter / email (C) Narrative / Personal Recount / Expository
2 50 marks
1 hr 50 min
[Reading Compre] Section A: Visual – Text (5m) Section B: Comprehension Text 1 (Narrative/Personal Recount)(20m) Section C: Comprehension Text 2 (Expository/Information)(25m)
**Visual Text **Comprehension Skills (such as literal, inferential, language for impact) **Summary
3 30 marks
~ 45 min [Listening Compre] MCQ, Graphic organiser, flow chart, complete notes, mix and match
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中四普通学
术华文 Chinese Language (1172)
1 2 小时 (一)实用文 任选一题,占 20 分
(二)作文
任选一题,占 40 分
(一)实用文 - 私人电邮 - 公务电邮 (二)作文
- 记叙文 - 议论文 - 新闻读后感
*复习中一
至中四所学
读写技能。
2 1 小时 30分钟
(一)综合填空(10 题,共 10 分)
(多项选择)
(二)阅读理解一(10题,共 20分)
(多项选择)
*复习中一
至中四所学
读写技能。
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(三)阅读理解二(8题,共30分)
(自由作答) 3 约 40 分钟 听力理解:
听录音,回答多项选择式的题目。
10 题,共占 20 分
题型:
- 对话 - 语段 - 理解篇章
范围: 考查的内容包括日常会话、广告、说明、故事、新闻报道等。 *复习中一至中四所学听说技能。
Bahasa Melayu (1132)
1 2 jam Karangan [60 markah] Bahagian A (20 markah) • E‐mel Tidak Formal • E‐mel Formal Bahagian B (40 markah) • Deskriptif • Ekspositori • Naratif
Bahagian A Respons Bebas. Penulisan fungsional menggunakan format e‐mel. Karangan harus sekurang‐kurangnya 120 patah perkataan. Calon dikehendaki menulis respons kepada e‐mel peribadi Berdasarkan maklumat yang diberikan, calon dikehendaki menulis e‐mel formal. Sebagai contoh, kepada ruangan forum, untuk melaporkan insiden kepada pihak sekolah dan lain‐lain lagi. Bahagian B Penulisan Esei Karangan harus sekurang‐kurangnya 240 patah perkataan.
2 1 jam 30 minit
Penggunaan Bahasa dan Pemahaman [70 markah] Bahagian A (30 markah) Penggunaan Bahasa • Pengimbuhan • Peribahasa • Golongan Kata Bahagian B (10 markah) Bahagian C (30 markah) Pemahaman 2
Bahagian A Respons bebas FIB / Senarai Peribahasa Men 1‐4 FIB Bahagian B MCQ 1‐2 teks pendek; berdasarkan bahan autentik. Sebagai contoh, iklan, brosur, poster, risalah, menu dan lain‐lain lagi. Bahagian C Respons bebas 1 teks naratif
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Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Chapters/Topics tested Remark Social Studies (2194)
1 1h 45min Section A: Source‐Based Case Study [35m] 5 sub‐questions Section B: Structured‐Essay Questions [15m] Choice of 3 questions of which students will attempt 1. Each question comprises 2 sub‐questions: Part (a): Constructing an explanation of a given factor of a topic/an issue [5m] Part (b): Constructing explanations of 2 other factors of the same topic/issue as in part (a) and making judgement on the relative importance of the 2 chosen factors [10m]
Source‐Based Case Study can be set on any of the 2 themes: ‐ Understanding Governance ‐ Conflict and Harmony in Multi‐Ethnic Societies
Structured‐Essay Questions can be set on any of the following themes: ‐ Understanding Governance • Governance in Singapore • Managing Healthcare
‐ Conflict and Harmony in Multi‐Ethnic Societies • Conflict in Multi‐Ethnic Societies: Case Studies
of Sri Lanka & Northern Ireland • Bonding Singapore
‐ Sustaining Economic Development in a Globalising World
History (2194)
3 1h 40m Section A: Source‐Based Case Study [30m] 5 sub‐questions set Section B: Structured‐Essay Questions [20m] Choice of 2 questions of which students will attempt 1. Each question comprises 2 sub‐questions: Part (a) ability to describe events and/or issues [8m] Part (b) construct an extended explanation of events and/or issues [12m]
Source‐Based Case Study can be set on any of the 2 topics: ‐ Case study of Communist Russia ‐ Case study of Nazi Germany Structured‐Essay Questions can be set on any of the following topics: ‐ Nazi Germany ‐ Outbreak of WW2 in Europe ‐ Defeat of Germany in WW II ‐ Outbreak of WW2 in Asia Pacific ‐ Defeat of Japan in WW II
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Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Chapters/Topics tested Remark Geography Elective (2194)
2 1 hr 40 m Section A: Compulsory Geographical Investigation [13m] ‐ 5 sub questions Section B: Structured Essay Questions [12m] Part (a) to (b) construct explanation and application of Geography knowledge to map, graph, diagrams and drawing [4m] Part (c): LORMs essay ‐ evaluate, construct and make judgement of geographical events and issues [6m] Section C: [25m] Part (a) to (e) construct explanation and application of Geography knowledge to map, graph, diagrams and drawing [17m] Part (f): LORMs essay evaluate, construct and make judgement of geographical events and issues [6m]
Section A Global tourism Section B Global Tourism Section C Living with Tectonic Hazards Weather and Climate
Principles of Accounts (7091)
1 2
1hr
1hr 30min
4 Structured Questions. Answer all (40 marks)
Section A – 1 compulsory long question (30 Marks) Section B – Choose 1 of 2 long questions with sub‐
sections (30 marks)
1. Trading, Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet of Sole Trader
2. Trading, Profit and Loss and Profit and Loss Appropriation and Balance Sheet of Partnership; Current and Capital Accounts of Partnership
3. Correction of Errors 4. Fixed Assets and Depreciation; revenue and
capital expenditure 5. Amalgamation of Business 6. Double‐entry recording of transaction 7. Trial Balance 8. Accounting Concepts and principles 9. Journals 10. Petty Cash Book 11. Bad Debts and Provision for Doubtful Debts
( in final accounts)
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Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Chapters/Topics tested Remark Mathematics (4042)
1 [50%]
2h
There will be about 25 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Candidates are required to answer all questions.
1. Numbers and Algebra • Numbers and 4 Operations • Ratio, rate and proportion • Percentage • Speed • Algebraic representation and formula • Algebraic manipulation • Functions and graphs • Solutions of equations and inequalities • Application of Mathematics in practical
situations 2. Geometry and Measurement
• Angles, triangles and polygons • Congruence and Similarity • Properties of Circles • Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry • Mensuration • Coordinate geometry
3. Statistics and Probability • Data Handling/Analysis • Probability
As per N Level syllabus.
2 [50%] 2h There will be 2 sections testing more on higher order thinking skills: • Section A will contain 8 to 9 questions of varying lengths. Candidates are required to answer all questions. • Section B will contain 3 questions of which candidates will be required to answer only two. The questions in Section B will have one question from each of the 3 strands, Numbers and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and Probability. Each question carries the same number of marks, that is, either 7 or 8 marks.
Additional Mathematics (4044)
1 [50%]
1h 45 mins
There will be 13–15 questions of varying marks and lengths. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions.
1. Algebra • Equations and Inequalities • Surds and Indices • Polynomials • Binomial Expansions
2. Geometry and Trigonometry • Trigonometric functions, identities and
equations • Coordinate geometry in 2 dimensions
3. Calculus • Differentiation; Integration
As per N Level syllabus.
2 [50%] 1h 45 mins
There will be 8–10 questions of varying marks and lengths. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions.
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Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Chapters/Topics tested Remark Mathematics (4016)
1 [50%]
2h
There will be about 25 short answer questions testing more on the fundamental skills and concepts. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions
1. Numbers and Algebra • Numbers and 4 Operations • Ratio, rate and proportion • Percentage • Speed • Algebraic representation and formula • Algebraic manipulation • Functions and graphs • Solutions of equations and inequalities • Application of Mathematics in practical situations • Set language and notation • Matrices
2. Geometry and Measurement • Angles, triangles and polygons • Congruence and Similarity • Properties of Circles • Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry • Mensuration • Coordinate geometry • Vectors in 2 dimensions
3. Statistics and Probability • Data Handling/Analysis; Probability
As per O Level syllabus. This is for some students taking O Level Math syllabus. 2 [50%] 2h 30mins There will be 10 to 11 questions of
varying marks and lengths testing more on higher order thinking skills. Candidates are required to answer ALL questions.
N Level Art (6125)
2 Deadline: T3W2
3 hr
Preparatory Boards (60%) 5 A2 Boards Final Draft (40%) 3 hr drawing/ painting paper of final draft based on selected theme
Observational Studies Development Composition Color Scheme
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O Level Art (6123)
2 Deadline: T3W2
3 hr
Preparatory Boards (60%) 8 A2 Boards Final Draft (40%) 3 hr drawing/ painting paper based on selected theme
Observational Studies Development Composition Colour Scheme
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Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Chapters/Topics tested Remark Science (Physics) (5105)
1 & 2 1h 15min P1 (20 marks) ‐ 20 compulsory multiple choice questions. P2 (30 marks) ‐ consists of two sections. Section A will carry 14 marks and will contain a small number of compulsory structured questions. Section B will carry 16 marks and will contain three structured questions. Candidates must answer only two out of these three questions.
1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement 2. Kinematics 3. Dynamics 4. Mass, Weight and Density 5. Turning Effect of Forces 6. Pressure 7. Energy, Work and Power 8. Kinetic Model of Matter 9. Transfer of Thermal Energy 10. Thermal Properties of Matter 11. General Wave Properties 12. Electromagnetic Spectrum 13. Sound 14. Current of Electricity 15. D.C. Circuits 16. Practical Electricity
Calculators allowed.
Science (Chemistry)
(5105)
3 & 4 1h 15min P3 (20 marks) ‐ 20 compulsory multiple choice questions. P4 (30 marks) ‐ consists of two sections. Section A will carry 14 marks and will contain a small number of compulsory structured questions. Section B will carry 16 marks and will contain three structured questions. Candidates must answer only two out of these three questions. A copy of The Periodic Table of the Elements will be printed as part of Paper 3 & 4 for syllabus 5105.
1. Kinetic Particle Theory 2. Measurement and Experimental Techniques 3. Separation and Purification 4. Elements, compounds and mixtures 5. Atomic Structure 6. Chemical bonding 7. Writing chemical equations 8. The mole 9. Acids and bases 10. Salts 11. Metals 12. The Periodic Table 13. The atmosphere and environment 14. Introduction to Organic Chemistry 15. Alkanes and alkenes
Calculators required for ‘the mole’
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Subject Paper Duration Format of the paper Chapters/Topics tested Remark Design &
Technology (7051)
1 2 hours Theory Paper: 30% Part A: Design Part B: Technology
Chapters: Part A 2: Design Method 3: Project Management 4: Design Specification 5: Definition of Needs 6: Generating and developing ideas 7: Realisation Plan / Evaluation Chapters: Part B (Structures not included for 4NT) 12: Loads and forces / Types of Structures/ Equilibrium and rigidity of structures 13: Transmission of Motion/ Conversion of motion/Control of motion 14: Basic Electricity/ Common Electronic Components and their uses/ Circuits for timer, sensing for light, moisture and temperature
‐ Deadline: Term 2 Week 7
Coursework: 70% Part A : The Design Journal
Skills / Chapters that will be covered: 1) Planning and monitoring 2) Need Definition, design brief and Specifications 3) Research 4) Ideas Conceptualisation and development
Food & Nutrition (6087)
1 2 hrs Theory: 100m (40%) Section A: Short‐answer questions (25m) Section B: Structured questions (30m) Section C: Open‐ended questions (45m)
Chapter 7: Proteins Chapter 8: Food commodities: Meat & alternatives Chapter 10: Vitamins Chapter 11: Minerals Chapter 12: Water & Dietary Fibre Chapter 13: Food commodities‐Fruit & vegetables
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2 Deadline: T2W7
Execution: T2W9
Coursework: 80m (60%) Task Analysis: 10m Research (Information gathering): 12m Research (Investigation): 10m Research (Information synthesis): 12mDecision Making: 10m Execution: 24m
Based on O Level Coursework Question: Sauces are included in meals for a variety of reasons. Investigate the role of the different ingredients used in the preparation of sauces. Prepare a variety of dishes to illustrate the different uses of sauces in family meals.
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