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. This component will be conducted in Term 4 Week 3. 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. This component will be conducted in Term 4 Week 1.
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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. This component will be conducted in Term 4 Week 3.
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. This component will be conducted in Term 4 Week 1.
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 1-9 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 8 (Textbook Volume A)
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 (5.1 to 5.3), 12-15 Chap 1: Measurement Chap 2: Kinematics Chap 3: Forces Chap 4: Mass, Weight and Density Chap 5: Turning Effects of Forces (5.1 to 5.3 only) Chap 12: Light Chap 13: Waves Chap 14: EM Waves Chap 15: Sound
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 - 12
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 /
BIOLOGY)
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. 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
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 will be set on the following topics:
- Variable Weather and Changing Climate - Living with Tectonic Hazards
(Students are required to answer one 8 marks open-ended question on Living with Tectonic Hazards in Section B.) Total marks: 42 Marks Total duration: 1hr 30 Min
1. Variable Weather and Changing Climate (Page 72 – 123 in Phy. Geog Textbook) 2. Living with Tectonic Hazards (Page 4 – 38 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: 45 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 (20 markah) Soalan 4: Cerpen yang tidak pernah dilihat (20 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 foolscap 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 recording Ch 5 - Trial Balance and financial statements Ch 6 - Revenue and other income Ch 7 - Cost of sales and other expenses Ch 8 - Cash Ch 9 Inventories Ch 11 - Non-current assets
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.
Paper 1: Set Text and Unseen Texts Hook & Eye
Paper 2: Drama Off Centre - Acts 1 and 2
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 - two unseen
poems (One foreign one local) ● Candidates will answer one question
Paper 2: Drama (1 hour 30 minutes) [50%] ● There are three questions in this paper - one
passage-based question and two essay questions. ● Students will choose one essay question and the
passage based question is compulsory. ● In total, candidates will answer two questions. ● Each question is 25 marks and is 25% of the total
weighting.
FOOD & NUTRITION
(F&N)
Paper 2 - Coursework [60%] Task Analysis - 10m Research (IG) - 12m Research (IS) - 22m Decision Making - 10m Planning - 10m Execution - 24m Total - 88m Paper 1 - Theory [40%] This is a 2 hours written paper. 100m 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 4 - Carbohydrates Chp 5 - Food Commodities - Cereals and Flour Chp 13 - Food Commodities - Fruit and Vegetables Chp 12 - Water & Dietary Fibre Diet related diseases Chp 1 - Energy and You
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Written Exam 2hr (Total: 80 marks) 1 case-based design question on the Design content. (26 marks) 3 design application questions relating to structure, mechanisms and electronics from the Technology content. (54 marks)
All Topics.
ART 6123
Duration for paper : 3 hours (100 Marks) Question paper to be given three weeks prior to the exam date. Students are to choose 1out of the 6 stimuli given. Preparatory Studies Submission of 3-5 A3 size preparatory studies (one sided) To be completed during the 3 week prep time Final Artwork A3 artwork to be done during the 3-hour exam.
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.
