Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - First Language 0509 — 2021 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 2
0509/12/M/J/21 · 60 marks · ≈68 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. NL 197674/3 © UCLES 2021 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ FIRST LANGUAGE CHINESE 0509/12 Paper 1 Reading, Directed Writing and Classical Chinese May/June 2021 2 hours 15 minutes You must answer on the question paper. You will need: Insert (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS ● Answer all questions in Chinese. ● Use a black or dark blue pen. Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid. ● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page. ● Write your answer to each question in the space provided. ● Do not write on any bar codes. ● Dictionaries are not allowed. ● The questions on this question paper are printed twice, once in traditional and once in simplified characters. To read them in traditional characters, turn to page 4; to read them in simplified characters, turn to page 10. You may write your answer in either traditional or simplified characters. INFORMATION ● The total mark for this paper is 60. ● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. ● The insert contains the reading passages. 說明 ● 請用中文回答所有問題。請使用黑色或深藍色的筆。不要用可擦筆或者塗改液。 ● 在本頁上方的方框中填寫你的姓名、中心號碼和考生號碼。 ● 請把每一題的答案寫在試卷所提供的空格內。 ● 不要在任何條碼上書寫。 ● 不可以使用字典。 ● 這份試卷中的問題有繁體和簡體兩種版本。要讀繁體版,請翻到第四頁。要讀簡體版,請翻到 第十頁。你可以用繁體字或是簡體字回答問題。 说明 ● 请用中文回答所有问题。请使用黑色或深蓝色的笔。不要用可擦笔或者涂改液。 ● 在本页上方的方框中填写你的姓名、中心号码和考生号码。 ● 请把每一题的答案写在试卷所提供的空格內。 ● 不要在任何条码上书写。 ● 不可以使用字典。 ● 这份试卷中的问题有繁体和简体两种版本。要读繁体版,请翻到第四页。要读简体版,请翻到 第十页。你可以用繁体字或是简体字回答问题。 * 9 5 9 2 2 1 9 5 8 7 *
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2 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 信息 ● 這份試卷的總分是六十分。 ● 每一題或者每一小題的分數顯示在各題後面的括號 [ ] 裡。 ● 這份插頁有考生需要閱讀的短文。 信息 ● 这份试卷的总分是六十分。 ● 每一题或者每一小题的分数显示在各题后面的括号 [ ] 里。 ● 这份插页有考生需要阅读的短文。
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4 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 QUESTIONS IN TRADITIONAL CHARACTERS 第一部分 請閱讀插頁上的短文一,然後在試卷上回答問題1。 1 (a) 從賣菜小夥的自行車和他的外表來看,他對自己的生意態度如何? … … [1] (b) (i) 請從動作上和情緒上列出爸爸對媽媽討價還價的兩個反應。 … … … [2] (ii) 為什麼爸爸會有這樣的反應? … … … [2] (c) 第三段中,爸爸媽媽買菜各有什麼標準? … … … [2] (d) 作者認為姨父為什麼要對著蔬菜歌唱。 … … [1] (e) 姨父對菜販菜農的與眾不同說明了什麼? … … [1]
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5 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 [Turn over (f) 姨父最後的笑有什麼含義? … … [1] (g) 根據全文,菜場上的人們表現出了哪些君子般的品德? … … … … … [4] (h) 請根據文章,說說作者想通過劃線部分的詞語/詞組說明什麼。 (i) 「呢喃地說了一個數」(第ー段) … … [2] (ii) 「停在這裡已經半晌了」(第ー段) … … [2] (iii) 「姨父就像一堵棉花牆」(第五段) … … [1] (iv) 「怯生生地叫他」(第六段) … … … [2] (v) 「三步並作兩步衝下了樓」(第七段) … … [2] [總分:23]
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6 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 第二部分 2 請閱讀插頁上的短文二和短文三,然後在試卷上回答問題2。 本題的總分是25分: • 考生必須對兩篇短文中的事實和觀點進行分析、評價和擴展。在篩選和總結短文中的相關 資訊的基礎上,用自己的話寫一篇文章。(佔15分) • 語言品質(佔10分) 考生寫的內容必須以短文二和短文三中的相關資訊為輔助基礎。 考生所寫的字數必須在250至350字之間。 為了更好地幫助學生們理解消費和幸福的關係,學校近期展開了一系列活動。校刊邀請你就這 個話題寫一篇文章,你的文章要包括以下三點: • 人們為什麼喜歡消費; • 盲目的消費有什麼負面影響; • 年輕人怎樣獲得真正的快樂。 100 200
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7 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 [Turn over 300 400 500 600 [總分:25]
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8 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 第三部分 請閱讀插頁上的短文四,然後在試卷上回答問題3。 3 (a) 用自己的話說說鄧弼的外貌有什麼特點? … … … [2] (b) 下列句子分別指的是誰? (i) 「……欲起走」? … [1] (ii) 「……不遺一言」? … [1] (c) 蕭、馮兩位書生對鄧弼的看法有什麼變化? … … … [2] (d) 用自己的話說說鄧弼為什麼懷有不平之氣? … … … [2] (e) 解釋下列劃線詞語: (i) 兩生雅聞其酒狂 … … [1] (ii) 弼止之曰 … … [1]
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9 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 [Turn over (iii) 摘七經數十義叩之 … … [1] (iv) 被髮跳叫 … … [1] [總分:12]
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10 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 QUESTIONS IN SIMPLIFIED CHARACTERS 第一部分 请阅读插页上的短文一,然后在试卷上回答问题1。 1 (a) 从卖菜小伙的自行车和他的外表来看,他对自己的生意态度如何? … … [1] (b) (i) 请从动作上和情绪上列出爸爸对妈妈讨价还价的两个反应。 … … … [2] (ii) 为什么爸爸会有这样的反应? … … … [2] (c) 第三段中,爸爸妈妈买菜各有什么标准? … … … [2] (d) 作者认为姨父为什么要对着蔬菜歌唱。 … … [1] (e) 姨父对菜贩菜农的与众不同说明了什么? … … [1]
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11 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 [Turn over (f) 姨父最后的笑有什么含义? … … [1] (g) 根据全文,菜场上的人们表现出了哪些君子般的品德? … … … … … [4] (h) 请根据文章,说说作者想通过划线部分的词语/词组说明什么。 (i) “呢喃地说了一个数”(第ー段) … … [2] (ii) “停在这里已经半晌了”(第ー段) … … [2] (iii) “姨父就像一堵棉花墙”(第五段) … … [1] (iv) “怯生生地叫他”(第六段) … … … [2] (v) “三步并作两步冲下了楼”(第七段) … … [2] [总分:23]
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12 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 第二部分 2 请阅读插页上的短文二和短文三,然后在试卷上回答问题2。 本题的总分是25分: • 考生必须对两篇短文中的事实和观点进行分析、评价和扩展。在筛选和总结短文中的相关信息 的基础上,用自己的话写一篇文章。(占15分) • 语言质量(占10分) 考生写的内容必须以短文二和短文三中的相关信息为辅助基础。 考生所写的字数必须在250至350字之间。 为了更好地帮助学生们理解消费和幸福的关系,学校近期展开了一系列活动。校刊邀请你就这个 话题写一篇文章,你的文章要包括以下三点: • 人们为什么喜欢消费; • 盲目的消费有什么负面影响; • 年轻人怎样获得真正的快乐。 100 200
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13 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 [Turn over 300 400 500 600 [总分:25]
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14 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 14 第三部分 请阅读插页上的短文四,然后在试卷上回答问题3。 3 (a) 用自己的话说说邓弼的外貌有什么特点? … … … [2] (b) 下列句子分别指的是谁? (i) “……欲起走”? … [1] (ii) “……不遗一言”? … [1] (c) 萧、冯两位书生对邓弼的看法有什么变化? … … … [2] (d) 用自己的话说说邓弼为什么怀有不平之气? … … … [2] (e) 解释下列划线词语: (i) 两生雅闻其酒狂 … … [1] (ii) 弼止之曰 … … [1]
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15 0509/12/M/J/21 © UCLES 2021 (iii) 摘七经数十义叩之 … … [1] (iv) 被发跳叫 … … [1] [总分:12]
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This document consists of 10 printed pages. © UCLES 2021 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ FIRST LANGUAGE CHINESE 0509/12 Paper 1 Reading, Directed Writing and Classical Chinese May/June 2021 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 60 Published This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2021 series for most Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 2 of 10 Generic Marking Principles These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1: Marks must be awarded in line with: • the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question • the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question • the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2: Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3: Marks must be awarded positively: • marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate • marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do • marks are not deducted for errors • marks are not deducted for omissions • answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4: Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5: Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6: Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 3 of 10 ANNOTATIONS Annotation Meaning Credit for good content point Use if the entire answer is incorrect, and the candidate is awarded 0 marks If the examiner considers the answer to be more correct than incorrect, then ‘benefit of doubt’ is given. If the examiner considers the answer to be more incorrect than correct, then ‘no benefit of the doubt’ is given. Harmless addition: use if the candidate extends their answer, without contradicting or invalidating the response. If the candidate includes material in their answer which contradicts the correct answer, and therefore invalidates their response. Grammatical, lexical or punctuation error Meaning unclear / indicates a problem in that section. Q2: When candidates include elements relating to the different bullet points good language Candidate has used good, relevant detail Omission (of character, word etc) irrelevant Good development of point or idea Evaluation used well repetition Use to show that blank pages have been seen
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 4 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Question 1 Comprehension and Use of Language (23 marks) Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: R1 identify and interpret explicit information and attitudes R2 identify and interpret implicit information and attitudes R3 demonstrate understanding of how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers 1(a) 非常重视/为自己的工作骄傲/认真/尊重他的生意 [1] 1 Reject 把自己弄得干干净净的/ 不让别人看低自己/ 尽力/展现自尊 1(b)(i) 不住地摇头 [1] 忿忿不平/感到气愤 [1] 2 不开心 1(b)(ii) 他不认同/不理解/不满意妈妈的做法 [1] 对菜农怀有怜悯之心 [1] 2 Accept: 不喜欢妈妈的做 法 Reject: 无奈,不开心 1(c) 爸爸看重颜色 [1] 妈妈看重质量/新鲜的菜 [1] 2 Reject: 外表、价格 1(d) 他很喜欢蔬菜/他觉得蔬菜很有价值(很伟大/是恩 人)/感恩 [1] 1 照抄原文也给分 1(e) 他对菜贩的兴趣/理解/关心/平等相待/尊重 [1] 1 Reject: 跟他年轻时的务 农经历有关(是原因) 蹲下/天南海北地聊天 (是表现) 感恩/同情 1(f) 证明姨妈的担心是不必要的/ 证明自己没有看错人 /认为菜农值得信任 [1] 1 Reject:开心、放心 1(g) Any 4 points from 自尊自重/认真/心胸宽广(卖菜的小伙子)[1] 怜悯之心(我爸)[1] 大方慷慨/乐于助人/平易近人/热心(姨父)[1] 讲信用/诚信(借车的菜农)[1] 知恩图报(借车的菜农)[1] 4 Reject: 任劳任怨/质朴 诚实,耐心,不占便宜 例子不算 1(h)(i) 说话声音小/不清晰 [1] (对自己的报价)感到不好意思/怕给的价格太高/ 对给出的价格不自信 [1] 2 半天 BOD 1(h)(ii) 停留的时间很长 [1] 有购买的意向 [1] 2
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 5 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance 1(h)(iii) 对姨妈的责备没有反应/什么也干扰不了他 [1] 1 1(h)(iv) 紧张/害怕 [1] 不确定姨父会不会把车借给他 [1] 2 Reject: 不好意思 1(h)(v) 脚步迈得很大/速度快 [1] 很着急 [1] 2 急忙/匆忙 – 因为着急 而行动加快 – 2 marks
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 6 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance 2 Question 2 Directed Writing (25 marks) Note: All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Nonetheless, the content must be clearly related to and derived from the passage. This question tests the following Reading and Writing objectives: AO1 Reading R4: analyse and evaluate facts, ideas and opinions R5: select information for specific purposes. [15 marks] AO2 Writing W1: communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively W2: synthesise information, sequence facts and ideas and opinions W3: use a range of appropriate vocabulary W4: use tone, style and register appropriate to audience and context W5: write characters correctly and make accurate use of characters, punctuation and grammar. [10 marks] Candidates should draw their content from Passages 2 and 3. The list below is indicative and is not exhaustive. Other relevant points from the passages may be included. The mark for Reading is awarded based on Table A. The mark for Writing is awarded based on Table B. Notes on task Examiners only need to tick up to 5 points for each aspect of the task, as this will show that the candidate has fully covered that part. Annotation:If using BOD, please also annotate with Candidates should select ideas from the passage (see below) and develop them relevantly, supporting what they write with details from the passage and judging the appropriate register for the genre which is an article for the school magazine. Look for a clear response which covers the three areas of the question, is well sequenced, and is in the candidate’s own words. Evaluation of the arguments requires candidates to draw inferences and make judgements. Evidence should be derived from the ideas and examples in both passages, developing claims and assessing their implications with clear and persuasive arguments. Annotate for references to ‘Why do people like spending money’ Annotate for references to ‘What are the negative effects of blind consumption’; Annotate for references to ‘How could young people gain real happiness’.
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 7 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance 2 A1( ) 人们为什么喜欢消费? 1. 缓解工作压力 2. 弥补内心安全感 3. 补偿自己失去的休息/娱乐时间 4. 增加自信/ 缩短与梦想形象的距离 5. 获得快乐 A2 ( ) 盲目的消费有什么负面影响? 1. 浪费财富/时间 2. 事后懊悔不已 3. 买来的物品不实用/闲置物品/积累不实用 的物品 4. +无助于心智成熟/让人觉得不成熟 5. 获得的满足很短暂/ 无法获得长期的幸福 /幸福感只是一时的 A3 ( ) 年轻人怎样获到真正的快乐? 1. 增加生活的兴趣 2. 提高个人能力/素质/积累知识 3. 积累人生体验和丰富感受上/ +注重精神 层面的富足 4. 不逃避现实 5. 知道自己的目的/不被欲望驱使/不漫无目 的地选择 6. +适当消费 Reject: 内心满足 对个人素质进行投资
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 8 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Table A, Reading: Use the following table to give a mark out of 15 for Reading. Level 5 13–15 • The candidate develops, evaluates or analyses the chosen content in a way that clearly fulfils all elements of the task. • The candidate selects a wide range of facts, ideas and opinions from both passages. Level 4 10–12 • There is some development, analysis and evaluation and a clear focus on all elements of the task. • The candidate selects relevant facts, ideas and opinions from both passages. Level 3 7–9 • Development, analysis and evaluation is limited. Parts of the response may not be focused on the task. Most of the task has been attempted though there may be some minor omissions. • The candidate identifies enough relevant facts, ideas and opinions from both passages to fulfil the task. Level 2 4–6 • The response shows very limited development of ideas. Significant aspects of the task may not have been approached. • The candidate identifies some relevant points from one or both passages but they are not always relevant. Level 1 1–3 • The response lacks development of ideas and shows very limited evidence of focus on the task. No awareness of analysis or evaluation. • The candidate identifies very few relevant points from either passage. Level 0 0 • No creditable content.
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 9 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Table B, Writing: Use the following table to give a mark out of 10 for Writing. Level 5 9–10 • The response is highly effective and convincing • Well organised and carefully structured for the benefit of the reader • Vocabulary consistently well chosen and precise • Consistently appropriate tone/style for audience and purpose • Character usage, punctuation and grammar almost always accurate Level 4 7–8 • The response is effective • Secure overall structure with some helpful organisation of ideas and Information • Vocabulary is mostly well chosen, with some precision • Mostly appropriate tone/style for audience and purpose • Character usage, punctuation and grammar generally accurate Level 3 5–6 • The response can be understood, although it is not always convincing • Ideas are generally well sequenced • Vocabulary may be plain but is adequate • Some awareness of an appropriate tone/style for audience and purpose • Frequent errors of characters, punctuation and grammar, which are minor and do not prevent communication Level 2 3–4 • The response is sometimes unclear and/or generally unconvincing • Sequence of ideas is sometimes confusing • Vocabulary is simple and not always appropriate • Little awareness of appropriate tone/style • Frequent errors of characters, punctuation and grammar hinder communication • There is a structural weakness and there may be some copying from the passage Level 1 1–2 • The response is difficult to understand and lacks coherence • Little or no evidence of attempt to sequence ideas • Vocabulary limited and/or inappropriate • No awareness of appropriate tone/style • Persistent errors of characters, punctuation and grammar prevent communication • There may be frequent copying from the original Level 0 0 • No creditable content.
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0509/12 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED May/June 2021 © UCLES 2021 Page 10 of 10 Question Answer Marks Guidance Section 3: Classical Chinese (12 marks) Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: R1 identify and interpret explicit information and attitudes R2 identify and interpret implicit information and attitudes 3(a) 很高 [1] 眼神很犀利/眼睛有神 [1] 2 Reject:身高七尺 3(b)(i) 两位书生 1 3(b)(ii) 邓弼 1 3(c) 看轻他/相视如涕唾 [1] 觉得他学识渊博/觉得了不起/很棒[ 1] 2 Accept: 视如涕唾 [1] 相顾惨沮,不敢再有问 [1] 3(d) 邓弼认为那时的文人 没有浩然之气/ 文弱 [1] 只会舞弄文墨 [1] 小瞧了天下豪杰 [1] Any 2 of 3 2 3(e)(i) 听说 1 3(e)(ii) 两个书生/他们 1 3(e)(iii) 问 1 3(e)(iv) 披散/披 1
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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2021 May/June, Paper 1 · Variant 2. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.