Presbyterian High School END OF YEAR EXAMINATION Exam Preparatory Notes 3 Oct Oct 2018

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1 Subject Classes Exam Format Chapter/Topic/Area Tested Remark English 2A SBB Paper 1 Writing 70m (1hr 50min) Section A: Editing (10 Section B: Situational Writing (30 Section C: Continuous Writing (30 Paper 2 Comprehension 50m (1hr 50min) Respond to questions based on Section A: A Visual Text (5 Section B: Either a narrative or a recount (20 Section C: A non-narrative text and write an 80-word response to a summary writing task. (25 Paper 1 Section A: Identify and edit grammatical errors in a short written text. Error types tested: articles, conjunctions, tenses, verb forms, word forms and adverbs of time. Paper 1 Section B: Write 150 to 200 words on a given situation which will involve viewing a visual text. Pupils are required to write the text, (i.e. it can be a formal /informal letter or a report), based on what has been covered in class, to suit the purpose, audience and context. Paper 1 Section C: Pupils choose one out of four topics to write a text of 200 to 300 words in continuous prose. The topics set may cover different types of texts, i.e. it can be a Recount, Narrative, Expository or Information text, based on what has been covered in class. Language proficiency will be evaluated. Application of accumulative knowledge of language use, grammar and vocabulary, as well as reading and writing skills, is required. Paper 2: Question types: Literal, Inferential, Quotation, Vocabulary, Own Words, How language achieves impact, Evaluative and Summary questions based on the visual text and the reading comprehension passages.

2 English 2A Paper 1 Writing 60m (1hr 15mins) Section A: Functional Tasks Part 1 Form Filling (10 Part 2 Functional Writing (20 Section B: Guided Writing (30 Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension 80m (1hr 20mins) Section A: Language Use Part 1 Editing (10 Part 2 Language in Spoken Context (10 Part 3 Modified Cloze I (10 Part 4 Modified Cloze II (10 Section B: Reading Comprehension Part 5: Comprehension I (10 Part 6: Comprehension II (30 Paper 3 Listening 20m (45 mins) Listen to a variety of spoken texts Paper 1 Writing Section A: Functional Tasks Part 1 Students complete a form based on a given context. In addition to the context, candidates are to make use of the information provided in an informational text, (i.e. it can be a brochure, an advertisement or a notice, based on what has been covered in class), to complete the task. Part 2 Pupils write a functional piece of about 70 words, i.e. it can be a letter of application, a note of excuse or an eye-witness account, based on what has been covered in class, in response to the context provided in Part 1. Section B: Guided Writing Pupils write a text of at least 180 words based on a given context which involves viewing a stimulus text. Pupils are required to write the text, i.e. it can be a journal entry, a personal letter or an explanation, based on what has been covered in class, to suit the purpose, audience and context. Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension Section A: Language Use Part 1 -- Pupils indicate whether each of the underlined words is incorrect or redundant in a text of about 150 words. For incorrect words, pupils provide the correct ones in the spaces provided. Part 2 Pupils select their responses from given Language proficiency will be evaluated. Application of accumulative knowledge of language use, grammar and vocabulary, as well as reading and writing skills, is required.

3 and complete a range of listening tasks. options to fill in the gaps in a transcript of a conversation. Part 3 -- Pupils complete a modified cloze passage testing vocabulary. Pupils select their responses from a list of 15 words to fill in the blanks. Part 4 Pupils complete a modified cloze passage testing grammar. Pupils are to use their own words to fill in the blanks. Section B: Reading Comprehension Part 5 Pupils answer different types of questions, e.g. fill-in-the-blank, true-false and open-ended questions, on an informational text. The text may include visuals, such as charts, maps, tables and graphs. Part 6 Pupils read a text and answer a variety of questions. The text will be accompanied by visuals. Pupils also select from the given options the meaning of five words as used in the text. Paper 3 Listening Pupils listen to a variety of spoken texts and complete a set of listening tasks comprising multiple-choice questions, matching and ordering. Spoken texts, such as conversations, speeches, announcements, reports and presentations of informational texts, may be included.

4 Mathematics 2A SBB Duration: 2.5 hr Total marks: 100 Answer ALL questions. Section A ( short answer questions Write answer on question paper. Section B ( Long structured questions Write answers on the writing papers. Answer graph questions on graph papers. (if applicable) Submit Section A and B separately Mathematics 2A Total marks: 80 marks Paper 1 (1hr 15 min) (40m) Short questions and long question Number and algebra Geometry and mensuration Paper 2 (1hr 15 min)(40m) Short questions and long question Number and algebra Statistics and Probability Functions and Graphs Real world contexts questions relating to above. All topics from Sec 1 NA. Chapters 1 to Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable 2. Coordinates and Linear Functions 3. Proportion 4. Linear Equations in Two Variables 5. Geometric Construction, Quadrilaterals and Polygons 6. Congruence and Similarity 7. Quadratic Expressions and Factorisation 8. Special Products of Quadratic Expressions 9. Simple Algebraic Fractions 10. Pythagoras Theorem 11. Mensuration of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres 12. Data Analysis 13. Probability All topics from Sec 1 NT and 2 NT Sec 2 NT as below: 1. Triangles and Quadrilaterals 2. Congruency and Similarity 3. Algebraic manipulation 4. Linear Equations 5. Rate and Proportion 6. Functions and graphs 7. Pythagoras theorem 8. Prisms and Cylinders 9. Data analysis 10. Probability 11. Mathematics in Practical Situations Bring calculator, construction sets(compass, protractor, set square, ruler). Calculators are allowed in the exam. Candidates must read questions carefully and to sketch/draw diagrams to help understand the questions whenever necessary. Omission of essential workings will result in loss of marks. Calculators are allowed. Construction set (set-square, compass, protractor, ruler, pencil).

5 Science 2A SBB Duration: 2 hr Total marks: 90 Section A: (15 Multiple Choice Questions Answer all questions. Section B: (45 Short Structured Questions Answer all questions. Section C: (30 Long Answer Questions Answer all three questions. Chapter 17 Effects of Heat & its Transmission Describe some effects and applications of expansion and contraction in everyday life e.g. liquid in flasks, hanging cables, gaps in railway tracks etc. Exclude bimetallic strip and its application, and anomaly of water Explain what is meant by conduction, convection and radiation Identify and explain applications of conduction and convection Exclude why metals are better conductors than non-metals, exclude land and sea breeze. Show an understanding that the rate of heat loss or gain by a body through radiation is affected by the (i) nature of its surface e.g. black surfaces are good absorbers/emitters of infrared radiation and (ii) surface area Identify and explain applications of radiation (e.g. radiant heaters, solar radiation) State that vacuum can prevent conduction and convection, but can only reduce infrared radiation All topics are found in Volumes A & B Science Textbooks. Students should refer to Science Textbooks Volume A & Volume B, Teacher s Notes, Worksheets, Assignments. Resource:Student s Personal Science File. Remember to bring a calculator, 2B pencils, a soft eraser, ruler (15 cm at least) and protractor Use dark blue or black pens only. Students will write in the spaces provided on the question paper. Chapter 8 Model of Matter- Atoms and Molecules (including Ions) Show an understanding of the following: the distinction between atoms and molecules molecule is a group of two or more atoms chemically combined together molecules of an element consist of a fixed number of the same kind of atoms chemically combined together molecules of a compound consist of a fixed number of different types of atoms chemically combined together Describe an atom as an electrically neutral entity made up of a positively charged nucleus (protons and neutrons) with negatively charged electrons moving round the nucleus (to include characteristics of the subatomic particles in terms of relative masses and relative

6 charges) Define proton number (atomic number) and nucleon number (mass number) Deduce the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms given proton and nucleon number Interpret and use symbols such as 12C Define the term isotopes State some applications of isotopes such as in radiography, carbon dating Describe the Periodic Table as an arrangement of elements in order of increasing proton number Describe with the aid of diagrams, the structure of an atom as containing protons and neutrons (nucleons) in the nucleus and electrons arranged in shells (energy levels) for the first 20 elements in the Periodic Table. (dots or crosses can be used to represent the electrons) Describe the relationship between group number and number of valence electrons, period number and number of electron shells State the symbols of the elements and chemical formulae of some common compounds. State the number and types of atoms, given the chemical formula of a compound (writing of chemical formula is not required) Describe the formation of ions by electron loss / gain in order to obtain the electronic configuration of a noble gas Deduce the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms and ions given proton and nucleon number Construct chemical formulae involving ionic compounds, including polyatomic ions (hydroxide, carbonate, ammonium, sulfate, nitrate) Chapter 18 Chemical Changes- Acids and Alkalis (Volume B) Show an understanding that indicators are substances

7 that change colour when an acid or alkali is added to them Investigate the effect of a variety of acidic, alkaline and neutral solutions on Universal Indicator paper and litmus paper Describe acids and alkalis in terms of the ions they contain or produce in aqueous solution and their effects on Universal Indicator paper and litmus paper State the chemical formulae of common laboratory acids and alkalis Describe the characteristic properties of acids as in reactions with metals, alkalis and carbonates Describe the characteristic properties of alkalis as in reactions with acids and with ammonium salts (metal oxides need not be taught) Describe tests in identifying hydrogen gas, carbon dioxide gas and ammonia gas and state the observations Construct word equations involving reactions of acids and alkalis Chapter 13 Electrical Systems (Volume B) Explain what is meant by current, voltage and resistance and state its SI unit Set up circuits based on circuit diagrams containing electrical sources, switches, lamps, ammeters and voltmeters (lab skill) Calculate simple problems using V= IR Investigate the effect of varying resistance on the current in the series and parallel circuit using fixed or variable resistor. Calculations of resistance in series and parallel circuits NOT tested Explain what is meant by power and state its S.I. units State the relationships P = VI and E = VIt Solve simple problems on the cost of using electrical appliances, using kilowatt-hour as a unit of electrical

8 energy consumption Discuss the importance of reducing electrical energy wastage Explain the use of fuses and circuit breakers in electrical circuits and of fuse ratings and circuit breaker settings Explain the need for earthing metal cases and for double insulation State the meaning of terms live, neutral and earth Explain why switches, fuses, and circuit breakers are wired into the live conductor State some electrical hazards and precautionary measures to ensure the safe use of electricity in the home Chapter 9 Ray Model of Light (Volume A) Show an appreciation of the vast difference in speed between light and sound and common moving objects show an understanding that the ray model represents the path taken by light recognise that light travels in a straight line, forming shadows when blocked (e.g. eclipse) explain how reflection is affected by a smooth (regular reflection) and rough (irregular refletions) surface using the ray model of light describe the effects and uses of reflecting surfaces (e.g. plane) State the characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror (same size and distance only) Recall and use the terms used for reflection, including normal, angle of incidence and angle of reflection State that, for reflection, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection and use this principle in constructions, measurements and calculations Draw ray diagrams (use double rays in drawing) in

9 locating the image formed in the plane mirror Recognise that the change in speed of light in different media causes refraction Recall and use the terms used for refraction, including normal, angle of incidence and angle of refraction Give these 2 examples of effects of refraction (an object appears closer to the surface, straw appears bent) Describe the dispersion of white light by a prism and the spectrum of colours Determine the colour of objects in white light and coloured light such as red, blue and green Chapter 19 Interactions within Ecosystems (Volume B) State the word equation for photosynthesis Show an understanding of photosynthesis involving oxygen and carbon dioxide Describe how the rate of photosynthesis could be affected by light intensity, concentration of carbon dioxide and temperature without referring to limiting factor Explain the gaseous exchange through diffusion into stomata State the word equation for respiration Describe respiration and state its importance Show an understanding of how respiration and photosynthesis are related to the flow of energy (energy losses occur along food chains) Note: structure of alveolus and mechanism of diffusion will not be part of assessments Compare photosynthesis and respiration Compare respiration and breathing in terms of the roles they play in the interactions between living things and their environment Chapter 10 Transport in Living Organisms- Human

10 (Volume B) Explain the need for a transport system in multicellular organisms Identify the parts of the human circulatory system and their respective functions (include heart, blood vessels and blood) List the components of blood as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma. State the functions of blood: o red blood cells haemoglobin and oxygen transport o white blood cells phagocytosis, antibody formation. o platelets fibrinogen to fibrin, causing clotting o plasma transport of blood cells, ions, soluble food substances, hormones, carbon dioxide Describe the circulatory system as a system of tubes with a pump and valves to ensure one way flow of blood. Note: Transport in Plants is excluded (Chapter 10.2) Describe the structure and function of the heart, in terms of muscular contraction and the working of valves (exclude specific names of valves such as semi lunar, bicuspid, tricuspid valves but must know the names of specific blood vessels) Compare the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries Chapter 12 Human Sexual Reproduction System (Volume B) Recognise that in sexual reproduction a new individual is formed through the fusion of an ovum and a sperm Define a gene as a unit of inheritance Recognise that a new individual formed through sexual reproduction receives genetic information from its mother (via the ovum) and its father (via the sperm) Describe briefly the structures and functions of human male and female reproductive systems

11 Note: names of male and female sex hormones will not be tested but the students need to know that ovary and testis produces sex hormones. State some of the physical changes that occur during puberty and early adolescence Briefly describe the menstrual cycle with reference to the alternation of menstruation and ovulation, and the fertile and infertile phases of the cycle Describe fertilisation and early development of the zygote simply in terms of the formation of a ball of cells which becomes implanted in the wall of the uterus Identify a temporary and a permanent method of contraception State the harmful consequences of sexually transmitted diseases like AIDS (gonorrhoea and syphilis are not tested) (must know the difference between HIV and AIDS) Discuss the consequences and issues relating to abortion, pre-marital sex State some forms of facilitated reproduction in human being Drawing and interpretation of graphs Science (NT) 2A Duration: 1 hr 30 min Section A Multiple Choice Questions (20 Section B Short answer & structured Question (60 Chapter 3- Investigating Heat Chapter 4- Investigating Electricity Chapter 7 Water Pollution Chapter 8 Air Pollution Chapter 11 Human Reproduction Chapter 12 Taking Good Care of My Body Pupils should refer to their science textbook, workbook, notes, worksheets and assignments. Remember to bring a calculator, 2B pencils, soft eraser, a ruler (15 cm at least). Use dark blue or black pens only. All writing papers will be provided.

12 CPA 2A Paper 1 - Theory (50 20 marks MCQ 30 marks short answer Duration: 1 hr Topics tested: Computer Fundamentals (CPF) -Different types of storage capacity & devices, different types of memory, eg: ROM vs RAM, input/output processes, safety in the computer laboratory, types of computer crimes Document Processing (DOP) -Basic formatting such as bold/italics/ underline, inserting text and picture watermark, identifying drop cap, different types of text wrap, changing font size and style, identifying types of formatting done on a word document, -New concepts: inserting table, shading of a row/ merging of cells, using find & replace, customising page margins, insert footnote, adding weights to format picture Refer to all study notes distributed in class. Study notes are kept by students for selfrevision. Additional sets of customised theory worksheets to be given out in Term 4 for students self-study. Also link previous knowledge in secondary 1 Spreadsheets (SST) -Basic formulas for finding Sum, Average, Minimum and Maximum -Identifying cell address, merging cells and identifying range of cells -Knowing how to insert bar charts, line graphs, pie charts -Knowing how to match suitable graphs to different contexts -New Concepts: How to fix a cell address, identify parts of a graph eg: chart axis/ legend/ Chart title/ formatting to 2 decimal places and currency formatting Media Elements (MEL) & Multimedia Communication (MMC) Paper 2 - Practical Duration: 1 hr Practical is in 2 shifts.tested on Inkscape drawing, Microsoft excel spreadsheets (keying of formula and creating charts)..

13 Mother Tongue : Chinese Language For NT 格式 Students Taking 试卷一 :(2 小时 ) 60 分 Express Paper ( 一 ) 实用文 (20 分 ) 备考范围 试卷一 : ( 一 ) 实用文 ( 二选一 ) 备注 试卷一 : ( 一 ) 应用文 ( 字数没有限制 ) ( 二 ) 作文 (40 分 ) 试卷二 :(1 小时 30 分钟 ) 70 分 ( 一 ) 综合填空 (10 分 ) ( 二 ) 阅读理解一 (20 分 ) ( 三 ) 阅读理解二 (40 分 ) 试卷三 :50 分 1) 私人电邮 2) 公务电邮 ( 二 ) 作文 ( 三选一 ) 3) 记叙文 ( 写人 ) 4) 记叙文 ( 记事 ) 5) 记叙文 ( 情境 ) ( 二 ) 作文 ( 字数在 300 以上 ) Paper 1 Study Formal and Informal Letter Format to avoid unnecessary marks deduction. Do not stop at the minimum words requirement, feel free to express yourself within the time given. Approved MOE dictionary allowed (need to bear school stamp and signed by Subject Teacher). Digital dictionaries allowed are: i.hansvision handheld dictionary, Model PX2051 ii.bestar All Pass 1, computerized dictionary 口试 ( 一 ) 朗读篇章 (10 分 ) 试卷二 : 试卷二 : ( 二 ) 会话 (40 分 ) 理解与阅读技巧 课文字词平常阅读 报章阅读 Passages covered will not be explicitly tested in exam; language proficiency is evaluated Skills taught in the past will be tested. Paper 2 Students are strongly encouraged to attempt all questions especially the higher order comprehension questions that requires opinions and suggestions.

14 试卷三 : Students must read extensively in order to do well in the cloze passages. No dictionaries are allowed for Paper 2. 阅读技巧与表达能力 试卷三 : 平常阅读 报章阅读 Mother Tongue : Chinese Language For NT Paper 1: Writing (60mks) Students 2 hrs Taking NA Paper 1 Writing 备考范围卷一 Paper 1 Study Formal and Informal Letter Format to avoid unnecessary marks deduction. 1 Essay Writing ( 一 ) 应用文 ( 二选一 ) Do not stop at the minimum words requirement, feel free to express yourself within the time given. 试卷一 : 写作 (60 分 )2 小时 ( 一 ) 应用文 (20 分 ) 1) 私人电邮 2) 公务电邮 Approved MOE dictionary allowed (need to bear school stamp and signed by Subject Teacher). ( 二 ) 作文 (40 分 ) ( 二 ) 作文 Digital dictionaries allowed are: ( 三选一 ) i.hansvision handheld dictionary, Model PX 情境记叙文 ii.bestar All Pass 1, computerized dictionary 4. 写人记叙文 Paper 2 (60mks) Paper 2

15 1.5hrs Cloze Passages Comprehension 5. 完成文章 卷二理解与阅读技巧 Students are strongly encouraged to attempt all questions especially the higher order comprehension questions that requires opinions and suggestions. Students must read extensively in order to do well in the cloze passages. 试卷二 : 语文理解与运用 (60 分 ) No dictionaries are allowed for Paper 2. 1 小时 30 分 ( 一 ) 综合填空 (10 分 ) ( 二 ) 理解篇章一 (10 题 20 分 ) 3-4 篇章 ( 多项选择 ) ( 三 ) 理解篇章二 (8 题 30 分 ) 2 篇章 ( 问答 ) Mother Tongue : Basic Chinese Language 2A Paper 1: 50 min A 组 : 语文应用 (5 题 10 分 ) B 组 : 阅读理解一 (5 题 10 分 ) Chinese Language 篇章理解 : 选择题 Paper 1 Students must read the passages carefully. Paper 3

16 C 组 : 阅读理解二 (4 题 10 分 ) Paper 3: 30 min 根据海报回答问题 / 写短信 Students must listen to the passage attentively; as all the answers can be found directly. Listening Comprehension MCQ Question Answers should be checked carefully when the passages are read the second time. All questions must be answered Mother Tongue: Basic Malay Language 2A Kertas 1 50 minit (30 markah) Imbuhan Kosakata Stimulus Pemahaman Kertas 3 30 minit (30 markah) Kefahaman Mendengar Soalan MCQ Kertas 1 Kamu perlu meneliti Stimulus Grafik yang diberi dan menjawab dengan teliti mengikut kehendak soalan Kertas 3 Kamu perlu mendengar dengan teliti dan menjawab semua soalan. Petikan akan dibacakan dua kali SEMUA soalan perlu dijawab Kamu perlu membawa pensel 2B untuk menjawab soalan berbentuk MCQ Kertas 3 Mother Tongue: Malay Language 2A (SBB)NA Kertas 1 Bahagian A Pelajar harus menjawab satu soalan e-mel Karangan harus sekurangkurangya 100 patah perkataan. Pelajar dikehendaki menulis respons kepada e-mel peribadi Bahagian B Pelajar harus menjawab satu soalan penulisan esei Kertas 1 Pelajar harus membiasakan diri dengan format penulisan e-mel Pelajar digalakkan membawa masuk kamus ekabahasa yang diluluskan oleh kementerian. Kamus tersebut harus mempunyai cop sekolah dan tandatangan guru. Kertas 2 Pelajar perlu mengulangkaji senarai peribahasa yang telah diberikan oleh guru. Pelajar tidak dibenarkan membawa kamus untuk Kertas 2

17 Karangan harus sekurangkurangnya 240 patah perkataan. Kertas2 Bahagian A Imbuhan, Peribahasa, Prosedur Kloze Bahagian B Pemahaman berdasarkan Stimulus Grafik Bahagian C Pemahaman Teks Naratif