Mattie & Me · P5 Chinese in Singapore: what's tested and how to practise
P5 Chinese uses the 欢乐伙伴 (Huanle Huoban) 5A and 5B textbooks: 15 lessons in all. In the P5 school papers we hold, reading comprehension, written comprehension, passage cloze and language-use questions together carry almost nine-tenths of the written marks.
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Which textbook and lessons does P5 Chinese use?
P5 uses the 2015 edition of 欢乐伙伴:
- Book 5A has 8 lessons, from 到户外去 ("Going outdoors") to 很久很久以前 ("Long, long ago").
- Book 5B has 7 lessons, from 成长的烦恼 ("Growing-up worries") to 世界那么大 ("The world is so big").
The 5A and 5B word lists we hold have 354 and 294 words to recognise. Of these, 102 and 85 are to be written.
What do P5 Chinese school papers test most?
P5 papers ask for much more writing than P4. In the 2023-onwards P5 papers we hold (199 papers), about half the marks are multiple choice. By share of written-paper marks:
| Section (Chinese name) | Share of marks |
|---|---|
| Reading comprehension, multiple choice (阅读理解) | 26% |
| Written comprehension questions (理解问答) | 22% |
| Passage cloze (短文填空) | 21% |
| Language use: pinyin, words, sentences (语文应用) | 20% |
| Complete the dialogue (完成对话) | 9% |
Most P5 papers in our collection also have a composition paper (作文). Its marks aren't recorded in our data, so it isn't in this table; see our composition guide. These figures describe the school papers we hold, not an official format.
Which P5 Chinese words come up most?
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安慰 | ānwèi | to comfort | 121 |
| 报名 | bàomíng | to sign up | 113 |
| 鼓励 | gǔlì | to encourage | 113 |
| 烦恼 | fánnǎo | worried, troubles | 108 |
| 担心 | dānxīn | to worry | 100 |
| 惭愧 | cánkuì | ashamed | 100 |
| 珍惜 | zhēnxī | to treasure | 92 |
| 帮助 | bāngzhù | to help | 90 |
| 沉默 | chénmò | silent | 85 |
| 感动 | gǎndòng | moved, touched | 84 |
The count is the number of different P5 papers in our collection that tested the word. Many of these are feelings words, which matters for both comprehension and composition.
What can my child practise for free?
- Over 400 past-year P5 school papers (over 13,000 questions), one section at a time. The right option is shown after a wrong pick. Browse P5 papers
- 52 P5 picture-talk cards (看图说话), to practise for next year's oral. Chinese oral practice
- The Mattie & Me island game.
There are no P5 听写 lists. For P5, the past papers are the best free word practice.
How does Learning help with P5 Chinese?
Smart Practice picks each next question: words likely to come up in your child's school exams that they don't know yet. Where we don't have their school's papers, it uses same-level papers from other schools. Wrong picks are explained in English, with pinyin and read-aloud. Missed words come back after 1, 3 and 7 days.
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Should a P5 child have Chinese tuition?
At P5, written comprehension and composition carry more weight, and those benefit from a person's feedback. Our Chinese tuition guide compares costs and explains when a tutor or home practice fits better.
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FAQ
Which Chinese textbook does P5 use?
欢乐伙伴 (Huanle Huoban), books 5A (8 lessons) and 5B (7 lessons), 2015 edition.
What is tested most in P5 Chinese papers?
In the 2023-onwards P5 school papers we hold: reading comprehension (about 26% of marks), written comprehension questions (22%), passage cloze (21%) and language use (20%), plus completing dialogues. Most papers also have a composition paper.
Are there P5 听写 lists?
Not on Mattie & Me. Our 听写 lists cover P1–P4. For P5, the free past-year school papers are the best word practice.
Are P5 Chinese exam papers free?
Yes. Over 400 past-year P5 school papers are free to practise on Mattie & Me, with no sign-up.
What does Learning cost?
S$12.99 a month or S$99 a year, after a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.