An original Thinka practice paper modelled on the structure and difficulty of the Nov 2023 (V1) Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics - Additional (0606) paper. Not affiliated with or reproduced from Cambridge.
Standard Single 部分
Answer all questions. Show all necessary working clearly; no marks will be given for unsupported answers from a calculator. Non-exact numerical answers should be correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place for angles in degrees, unless specified.
13 题目 · 80 分
题目 1 · Short Response
3 分
Write \( 4\lg(2x) - \frac{1}{4}\lg(16) + 3 \) as a single logarithm to base 10.
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解题
We can rewrite each term as a logarithm to base 10:
B1 for \( \lg(16x^4) \) oe B1 for \( \lg(2) \) and \( \lg(1000) \) B1 for \( \lg(8000x^4) \)
题目 2 · Short Response
3 分
The vectors \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \) are given by \( \mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ -5 \end{pmatrix} \) and \( \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -5 \end{pmatrix} \). Find the unit vector in the direction of \( 2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b} \).
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First, find the vector \( 2\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{b} \):
B1 for \( 2x^3 - 2x \) B1 for \( \ln(5x-2) \) or \( \ln|5x-2| \) B1 for correct constant of integration \( + c \)
题目 4 · Short Response
3 分
A sector of a circle of radius \( r \text{ cm} \) has an angle of \( \theta \) radians. Given that the perimeter of the sector is \( 24 \text{ cm} \) and the area of the sector is \( 32 \text{ cm}^2 \), find the possible values of \( r \).
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解题
The perimeter \( P \) and area \( A \) of a sector are given by:
Thus, the possible values of \( r \) are \( r = 4 \) or \( r = 8 \).
评分标准
M1 for writing down correct formulas for perimeter and area and substituting to eliminate \( \theta \) M1 for obtaining the quadratic equation \( r^2 - 12r + 32 = 0 \) oe A1 for \( r = 4 \) and \( r = 8 \)
题目 5 · Medium Structured
6 分
The equation of a curve is \(y = x^2 + (k-2)x + 4\) and the equation of a line is \(y = 2kx - 5\), where \(k\) is a constant.
(a) Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of any point of intersection of the line and the curve satisfies the equation \(x^2 - (k+2)x + 9 = 0\). [2]
(b) Find the range of values of \(k\) for which the line does not intersect the curve. [4]
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(a) At the points of intersection, we equate the two equations: \(x^2 + (k-2)x + 4 = 2kx - 5\)
Rearranging to make one side zero: \(x^2 + (k - 2 - 2k)x + (4 + 5) = 0\)
\(x^2 - (k+2)x + 9 = 0\) (as required).
(b) For the line to not intersect the curve, this quadratic equation must have no real roots. Therefore, the discriminant must be less than zero: \(b^2 - 4ac < 0\)
\([-(k+2)]^2 - 4(1)(9) < 0\)
\((k+2)^2 - 36 < 0\)
\((k+2)^2 < 36\)
\(-6 < k+2 < 6\)
\(-8 < k < 4\)
评分标准
M1: Equating the line and curve equations A1: Correctly simplifying to the given quadratic equation M1: Setting the discriminant of their quadratic equation to be less than zero M1: Correct expansion/factorisation of the quadratic inequality A1: Obtaining the critical values -8 and 4 A1: Correct range: -8 < k < 4
题目 6 · Medium Structured
6 分
Solve the equations:
(a) \(2(3^{2x}) - 7(3^x) - 4 = 0\), giving your answer in the form \(\log_a b\). [4]
(b) Hence solve \(2(3^{2y+2}) - 7(3^{y+1}) - 4 = 0\), giving your answer in exact form. [2]
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(a) Let \(u = 3^x\). The equation becomes: \(2u^2 - 7u - 4 = 0\)
\((2u + 1)(u - 4) = 0\)
So \(u = -0.5\) or \(u = 4\).
Since \(3^x > 0\) for all real \(x\), \(3^x = -0.5\) has no real solution.
Thus, \(3^x = 4\), which gives \(x = \log_3 4\).
(b) Comparing the equation in (b) with the one in (a), we substitute \(x = y+1\).
Therefore, \(y + 1 = \log_3 4\)
\(y = \log_3 4 - 1\)
评分标准
M1: Using an appropriate substitution (e.g., u = 3^x) to form a quadratic equation A1: Finding the roots of the quadratic equation (u = -0.5 and u = 4) B1: Rejecting the negative root with a valid reason A1: Finding the final exact answer x = \log_3 4 M1: Identifying that x = y + 1 A1: Correct final exact answer y = \log_3 4 - 1 (or \log_3(4/3))
题目 7 · Medium Structured
6 分
The polynomial \(P(x) = 2x^3 + ax^2 + bx - 6\) has a factor of \((x - 2)\). When \(P(x)\) is divided by \((x + 1)\), the remainder is \(-12\).
(a) Find the value of \(a\) and of \(b\). [4]
(b) Express \(P(x)\) as a product of \((x - 2)\) and a quadratic factor. [2]
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(a) Since \((x - 2)\) is a factor of \(P(x)\), by the factor theorem, \(P(2) = 0\): \(2(2)^3 + a(2)^2 + b(2) - 6 = 0\)
By the remainder theorem, when \(P(x)\) is divided by \((x + 1)\), the remainder is \(P(-1) = -12\): \(2(-1)^3 + a(-1)^2 + b(-1) - 6 = -12\)
\(-2 + a - b - 6 = -12 \Rightarrow a - b = -4\) --- (Equation 2)
From Equation 2, \(b = a + 4\). Substitute into Equation 1: \(2a + (a + 4) = -5 \Rightarrow 3a = -9 \Rightarrow a = -3\)
Then \(b = -3 + 4 = 1\).
(b) With \(a = -3\) and \(b = 1\), \(P(x) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 6\).
Dividing \(P(x)\) by \((x - 2)\) using algebraic long division or synthetic division: \(2x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 6 = (x - 2)(2x^2 + kx + 3)\)
Comparing coefficients of \(x^2\): \(-4 + k = -3 \Rightarrow k = 1\)
So, \(P(x) = (x - 2)(2x^2 + x + 3)\).
评分标准
M1: Applying the factor theorem P(2) = 0 to form a linear equation in a and b M1: Applying the remainder theorem P(-1) = -12 to form a second linear equation in a and b M1: Correct attempt to solve the simultaneous equations A1: Obtaining a = -3 and b = 1 M1: Attempt to find the quadratic factor by division or comparing coefficients A1: Fully correct expression: (x - 2)(2x^2 + x + 3)
题目 8 · Medium Structured
6 分
A curve has the equation \(y = \frac{x^2}{3x-1}\) for \(x > \frac{1}{3}\).
(a) Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). [3]
(b) Find the coordinates of the stationary points on this curve. [3]
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(a) Using the quotient rule, where \(u = x^2\) and \(v = 3x - 1\): \(\frac{du}{dx} = 2x\) and \(\frac{dv}{dx} = 3\)
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{v \frac{du}{dx} - u \frac{dv}{dx}}{v^2}\)
M1: Applying the quotient rule formula correctly with their derivatives A1: Correct numerator expansion: (3x-1)(2x) - 3x^2 A1: Correct simplified derivative: (3x^2 - 2x) / (3x-1)^2 M1: Setting their numerator equal to zero and solving the quadratic equation A1: Correct x-coordinates (x = 0 and x = 2/3) A1: Correct y-coordinates matching the x-coordinates: (0, 0) and (2/3, 4/9)
题目 9 · Medium Structured
6 分
The points \(A\) and \(B\) have position vectors \(\vec{OA} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\vec{OB} = \begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\) respectively, relative to an origin \(O\).
(a) Find the displacement vector \(\vec{AB}\) and calculate its magnitude \(|\vec{AB}|\). [2]
(b) The point \(C\) has position vector \(\vec{OC} = \begin{pmatrix} k \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}\), where \(k\) is a constant. Given that \(A\), \(B\), and \(C\) lie on a straight line, find the value of \(k\). [4]
(b) For stationary points, set \( \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0 \): \( (2x+3)^2(24x+3) = 0 \) This gives \( x = -1.5 \) or \( x = -0.125 \).
When \( x = -1.5 \): \( y = (3(-1.5) - 1)(2(-1.5) + 3)^3 = 0 \) Coordinates of the first point: \( (-1.5, 0) \).
When \( x = -0.125 \): \( y = (3(-0.125) - 1)(2(-0.125) + 3)^3 = (-1.375)(2.75)^3 = -\frac{14641}{512} \approx -28.6 \) Coordinates of the second point: \( (-0.125, -28.6) \).
(c) The curve crosses the \( y \)-axis at \( x = 0 \). When \( x = 0 \): \( y = (3(0) - 1)(2(0) + 3)^3 = -27 \) Point: \( (0, -27) \).
Gradient of the tangent at \( x = 0 \): \( m_T = (2(0)+3)^2(24(0)+3) = 9 \times 3 = 27 \)
Gradient of the normal: \( m_N = -\frac{1}{27} \)
Equation of the normal: \( y - (-27) = -\frac{1}{27}(x - 0) \) \( y + 27 = -\frac{1}{27}x \implies x + 27y + 729 = 0 \)
评分标准
(a) - **M1**: Attempt at product rule differentiation resulting in two terms. - **A1**: Correct unsimplified derivative: \( 3(2x+3)^3 + 6(3x-1)(2x+3)^2 \). - **M1**: Factorising out \( (2x+3)^2 \) or similar. - **A1**: Correct final form with \( A=24, B=3 \).
(b) - **M1**: Setting their \( \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0 \) and solving for at least one value of \( x \). - **A1**: Correct coordinates \( (-1.5, 0) \). - **A1**: Correct coordinates \( (-0.125, -28.6) \) or \( \left(-\frac{1}{8}, -\frac{14641}{512}\right) \).
(c) - **B1**: Coordinates of the point on the \( y \)-axis \( (0, -27) \). - **M1**: Substituting \( x = 0 \) into their derivative and finding the negative reciprocal of the gradient. - **A1**: Correct equation of the normal in any equivalent linear form.
(a) Using the properties of logarithms: \( \log_2((x + 3)(x - 3)) = 4 \) \( (x + 3)(x - 3) = 2^4 \) \( x^2 - 9 = 16 \) \( x^2 = 25 \implies x = 5 \text{ or } x = -5 \)
Since we must have \( x + 3 > 0 \) and \( x - 3 > 0 \), we reject \( x = -5 \). Thus, \( x = 5 \).
(b) From the first equation: \( 3^x \cdot (3^2)^y = 3^5 \) \( 3^{x + 2y} = 3^5 \implies x + 2y = 5 \quad \text{--- (1)} \)
From the second equation: \( 2x - y = 5^1 \implies y = 2x - 5 \quad \text{--- (2)} \)
Substitute (2) into (1): \( x + 2(2x - 5) = 5 \) \( x + 4x - 10 = 5 \) \( 5x = 15 \implies x = 3 \)
Using (2) to find \( y \): \( y = 2(3) - 5 = 1 \)
Since \( 2x - y = 5 > 0 \), the solution is valid. Thus, \( x = 3 \) and \( y = 1 \).
评分标准
(a) - **M1**: Combining logarithms to get \( \log_2(x^2 - 9) = 4 \). - **M1**: Removing logarithms to get \( x^2 - 9 = 16 \). - **A1**: Finding \( x = 5 \) and \( x = -5 \). - **A1**: Rejecting \( x = -5 \) to leave only \( x = 5 \).
(b) - **M1**: Expressing the first equation as a linear equation: \( x + 2y = 5 \). - **M1**: Expressing the second equation as a linear equation: \( 2x - y = 5 \). - **M1**: Attempting to solve the simultaneous linear equations. - **A1**: Correct value of \( x = 3 \). - **A1**: Correct value of \( y = 1 \).
题目 12 · Long Multi-part
10 分
An arithmetic progression has first term \( a \) and common difference \( d \). The 3rd term of this AP is 11 and the sum of the first 10 terms is 235.
(a) Find the value of \( a \) and the value of \( d \).
A geometric progression has first term \( A \) and common ratio \( R \). The first term \( A \) is equal to the first term \( a \) of the AP. The sum to infinity of this GP is 32.
(b) Find the common ratio \( R \).
(c) Find the least value of \( n \) such that the sum of the first \( n \) terms of this GP exceeds 31.9.
Taking natural logarithms: \( n \ln(0.96875) < \ln(0.003125) \) Since \( \ln(0.96875) < 0 \), the inequality sign flips: \( n > \frac{\ln(0.003125)}{\ln(0.96875)} \) \( n > \frac{-5.76832}{-0.031749} \approx 181.68 \)
Thus, the least integer value of \( n \) is 182.
评分标准
(a) - **M1**: Setting up the equation for the 3rd term: \( a + 2d = 11 \). - **M1**: Setting up the equation for the sum of 10 terms: \( 5(2a + 9d) = 235 \). - **A1**: Correct value of \( d = 5 \). - **A1**: Correct value of \( a = 1 \).
(b) - **M1**: Setting up the sum to infinity equation: \( \frac{1}{1-R} = 32 \). - **A1**: Correct ratio \( R = \frac{31}{32} \) or \( 0.96875 \).
(c) - **M1**: Using the sum of a GP formula with their \( A \) and \( R \) set up as an inequality/equation: \( 32(1 - 0.96875^n) > 31.9 \). - **M1**: Rearranging to obtain \( 0.96875^n < 0.003125 \) or equivalent. - **M1**: Correct use of logarithms to solve for \( n \). - **A1**: Correct least value \( n = 182 \).
题目 13 · Long Multi-part
9 分
The position vectors of points \( A \) and \( B \) relative to an origin \( O \) are \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \) respectively. The point \( P \) lies on \( OA \) such that \( \overrightarrow{OP} = \frac{1}{4}\mathbf{a} \). The point \( R \) lies on \( OB \) produced such that \( \overrightarrow{OR} = 2\mathbf{b} \). The point \( Q \) lies on \( AB \) such that \( \overrightarrow{AQ} = \lambda\overrightarrow{AB} \).
(a) Express \( \overrightarrow{OQ} \) in terms of \( \lambda \), \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \).
(b) Express \( \overrightarrow{PQ} \) in terms of \( \lambda \), \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \).
(c) Given that \( P, Q \) and \( R \) are collinear, find the value of \( \lambda \) and of the ratio \( PQ:QR \).
(c) For \( P, Q, R \) to be collinear, \( \overrightarrow{PQ} = k \overrightarrow{PR} \) for some scalar \( k \). First, find \( \overrightarrow{PR} \): \( \overrightarrow{PR} = \overrightarrow{OR} - \overrightarrow{OP} = 2\mathbf{b} - \frac{1}{4}\mathbf{a} \)
So: \( \left(\frac{3}{4}-\lambda\right)\mathbf{a} + \lambda\mathbf{b} = k \left(-\frac{1}{4}\mathbf{a} + 2\mathbf{b}\right) \)
Equating coefficients of \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \): From \( \mathbf{b} \): \( \lambda = 2k \implies k = \frac{\lambda}{2} \) From \( \mathbf{a} \): \( \frac{3}{4}-\lambda = -\frac{1}{4}k \)
Now, to find the ratio \( PQ:QR \): \( k = \frac{\lambda}{2} = \frac{3}{7} \) So \( \overrightarrow{PQ} = \frac{3}{7} \overrightarrow{PR} \). This means that point \( Q \) lies \( \frac{3}{7} \) of the way along the line segment \( PR \). Thus, \( PQ = \frac{3}{7}PR \) and \( QR = \frac{4}{7}PR \). Therefore, the ratio \( PQ:QR = 3:4 \).
(c) - **B1**: Correct expression for \( \overrightarrow{PR} = 2\mathbf{b} - \frac{1}{4}\mathbf{a} \). - **M1**: Setting up the equation \( \overrightarrow{PQ} = k \overrightarrow{PR} \) and equating coefficients of \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \). - **A1**: Correct value of \( \lambda = \frac{6}{7} \). - **M1**: Determining the scalar factor \( k = \frac{3}{7} \) to establish the position of \( Q \) on \( PR \). - **A1**: Concluding that \( PQ:QR = 3:4 \).