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MAYFLOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL

2016 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 1 Level: Sec 5 NA

Subject Paper Duration Format Topics Comments

Additional Mathematics 4047

Paper 1 2 hours

80 marks Chapter 1: Simultaneous Equations, Polynomials and Partial Fractions Chapter 2: Quadratic Equations, Inequalities and Modulus Functions Chapter 3: Binomial Theorem Chapter 4: Indices, Surds and Logarithms Chapter 5: Coordinate Geometry Chapter 6: Further Coordinate Geometry Chapter 7: Linear Law Chapter 8: Trigonometric Functions and Equations Chapter 9: Trigonometric Identities and Formulae Chapter 11: Differentiation and its Applications Chapter 12: Further Applications of Differentiation Chapter 13: Differentiation of Trigonometric, Logarithmic & Exponential Functions and their Applications

44%

Paper 2 2 hours 30 minutes

100 marks 56%

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English Language 1128

1 hour 50 minutes Paper 1 : Writing: 70 mks Editing:10 mks Situational writing:30mks Continuous writing:30mks

Editing: identify and edit grammatical errors Situational writing: email / letter-formal & informal/report Continuous writing: Personal Recount,Descriptive, Reflective,Discursive, Argumentative, Mixed genre

1 hour 50 minutes Paper 2 : Comprehension: 50 mks Section A: Visual Text:5 mks Section B:Rich Narrative Text: 20 mks Section C: Non-narrative Text : 25 mks

All Question types: ● Vocab in context ● Factual ● Inferential ● Language for impact ● Use your own words ● Global question ● Proof of evidence ● summary

45 minutes Paper 3: Listening: 30 mks Section A :24 mks Section B: 6 mks

Variety of question types: ● Multiple choice ● Matching ● Fill-in-the-blanks ● true/false/not stated ● Filling in graphic organiser ● note -taking

Geography Elective 2204 / 02

1 hour 40 minutes Section A: GI[13m] (Compulsory) Section B: Data Response Questions and Structured Essay Question [12m] (2 questions choose 1) Section C: Data Response Questions and Structured Essay Questions [25 m](Compulsory)

Section A and B 1. Global Tourism - Is Tourism the way to go? 2. Variable Weather and Changing Climate - A continuing challenge? 3. Geographical Investigation Skills Section C Food Resources - Is technology a panacea for food shortage?

Bring calculator

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History Elective 2204 / 03

1 hour 40 minutes Section A: Source-Based Case Study [30m] - 5 sub-questions (Compulsory) Section B: Structured-Essay Question [20m] - 2 Questions set. Choose 1 Question (each question has 2 parts)

for 1. Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations 2. *Case Study of Communist Russia 3. *Case Study of Nazi Germany 4. Reasons for the Cold War in Europe 5. *Case Study of the Korean War 6. *Case Study of the Cuban Missile Crisis

*SBCS can be set on any 1 of the 4 topics

Mathematics 4016

Paper 1 2 hours

80 marks 1. Numbers and their operations 2. Ratio and proportion 3. Percentage 4. Rate and speed 5. Algebraic expressions and formulae 6. Functions and graphs 7. Equations and inequalities 8. Set language and notation 9. Matrices 10. Problems in real world context 11. Angles, triangles and polygons 12. Congruency and similarity 13. Properties of circles 14. Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry 15. Mensuration 16. Coordinates Geometry 17. Date Analysis 18. Probability

50%

Paper 2 2 hour 30minutes

100 marks 50%

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Principles of Accounts 7175

Paper 1 1 hour

4 short structured questions Chapter 2 : The Accounting Information System Chapter 5 : Special Journals Chapter 6: Cash Book and Petty Cash Book Chapter 9: Income statement Chapter 10: Balance Sheet Chapter 11: Prepayments and Accruals Chapter 12: Inventory Chapter 13: Non-current Assets Chapter 14: Trade Receivables Chapter 16: Control Accounts Chapter 17: Correction of Errors Chapter 18: Incomplete Records (only Capital comparison method)

Calculator and ruler Paper 2

2 hours 1 Long question 3 Short structured questions

Science (Chemistry) 5076

Paper 1 1 hour

Multiple-Choice 20 Questions 20 Marks

Chapter 1: Kinetic Particle Theory Chapter 2: Measurement & Experimental Techniques Chapter 3: Separation & Purification Chapter 4: Elements Compounds & Mixtures Chapter 5: Atomic Structure Chapter 6: Chemical Bonding Chapter 7: Writing Chemical Equations Chapter 8: The Mole Chapter 9: Chemical Calculations Chapter 10: Acids & Bases Chapter 11: Salts Chapter 12: Oxidation & Reduction Chapter 13: Metals Chapter 14: Periodic Table

Paper 1 1 h Scientific calculator

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Chapter 15: Energy Changes Chapter 16: Speed of Reaction Chapter 17: The Atmosphere & Environment

Paper 2 1 hour 15 minutes

Structured and Free Response Section A 45 marks Section B (Two out of three questions) 20 marks

Paper 2 1 h 15 min

Paper 5 1 hour 30 minutes

Practical Test 15 Marks

Paper 5 1 h 30 min

Science (Physics) 5076

Paper 1 1 hour

Multiple-Choice 20 Questions 20 Marks

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. Light 13. Electromagnetic Spectrum 14. Sound 15. Static Electricity 16. Current of Electricity 17. D.C. Circuits 18. Practical Electricity

Scientific calculator Soft eraser 2B pencil Protractor

Paper 2 1 hour 15 minutes

Structured and Free Response 65 Marks

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Paper 5 1 hour 30 minutes

Practical Test 15 Marks

Social Studies 2204 / 01

Paper 1 1 hour 45 minutes

Section A Source Based Case Study [35m] - 5 Sub-questions (Compulsory) Section B Structured Essay Question [15m} 3 Questions set. Choose 1 question (each question has 2 parts)

Topics (SEQ) 1. Governance - Principles of Governance - Population - Healthcare 2. Managing International

Relations - Conflict Among Countries - Diplomacy & Deterrence - Iraq War & Terrorism 3. Globalisation - Driving Forces - Impact - Strategies for Singapore

Topics (SBQ) - Any topic (decontextualised/contextualised) from the following themes: 1. Understanding Governance 2. Conflict & Harmony in Multi-Ethnic Societies 3. Managing International Relations

华文(快捷) 1160

Paper 1 2 hours

一、实用文 二选一 20 分

二、作文 三题选作一题 40 分

作文从以下主题中出题：优雅社会、家庭、环

保、科技、教育、青少年、种族和谐、运动、

交通。

试卷一:学生可以携带词典。

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Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes

一、综合填空

选择题 10 题 10 分

二、阅读理解一

选择题 10 题 20 分

三、阅读理解二

10 题 40 分

中一至中五所学语文技能

Paper 3 40 minutes

对话、语段、理解篇章

10 题 20 分

试卷三:带 2B 铅笔和橡皮擦。

华文 B 1153

Paper 1 50 minutes

电子邮件（电邮）和看图作文- 两题任选一

题，字数在 150 以上。(20 分)

可以使 用考评局规定的词典

Paper 2 1 hour

语文应用、阅读理解（一）和阅读理解

（二）， 共有 20 道选择题 (30 分)

Paper 3 40 minutes

对话、语段、理解篇章

10 题 20 分

试卷三:带 2B 铅笔和橡皮擦。

Bahasa Melayu 1148 Paper 1 2 jam

Bahagian A E-mel Formal dan Tidak Formal 2 Soalan 20 Markah Bahagian B Karangan Naratif, Deskriptif dan Ekspositori 3 Soalan 40 Markah

Senarai Peribahasa Menengah 1 hingga 4

Paper 2 1 jam 30 minit

Soalan A1 Imbuhan 5 Soalan 10 Markah Soalan A2 Peribahasa 5 Soalan 10 Markah Soalan A3

Awalan, Akhiran, Sisipan dan Apitan (termasuk Kata Majmuk Berimbuhan) Senarai Men 1 hingga Men 4.

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Melengkapkan Teks 5 Soalan 10 Markah Bahagian B Kefahaman Objektif 5 Soalan 10 Markah Bahagian C Kefahaman Subjektif 10 Soalan 30 Markah

Soalan Berstruktur (menguji jenis kata) Soalan Aneka Pilihan

Paper 3 15 minit / 4o minit

Lisan Bahagian A Bacaan Lantang 10 Markah Bahagian B Perbualan 40 Markah Kefahaman Mendengar 10 Soalan 20 Markah