2023 RI H1 GP Prelim P2 Answer Scheme

2023 RI Y6 General Paper Preliminary Examinations Paper 2 Answer Scheme For Internal Circulation Only 1 1. Why does the author associate cultural change with a ‘tsunami’ (line 1)? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] From the passage/lift Suggested Answers Mark Culture change is upon us, many fear, like a tsunami advancing rapidly to the shore (line 1) A The author views cultural change as taking place (very) quickly 1 to engulf whole populations erasing them and all memory of what they once held dear. (line 2) B obliterating/remove entire (idea of widespread/total destruction) cultures and their traditions/way of life. 1 2. In paragraph 1, how does the author suggest we preserve culture? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] From the passage/lift Suggested Answers Mark keeping a close lookout for whatever might imperil the culture (lines 3-4) A Being very alert (vigilant) to what might endanger the culture any 2pts for 2m eradicating anything that threatens to suffocate those cultural forms we know as customs (lines 4-5) B Eliminating (remove completely) anything that threatens to stifle / bury those cultural forms employing the same measures we have learned to take to preserve our wildlife. (line 5) C Adopting the similar methods/best practices/what works used to preserve wildlife

2023 RI Y6 General Paper Preliminary Examinations Paper 2 Answer Scheme For Internal Circulation Only 2 3. In paragraph 2, how does the author use language to show she disagrees with the “widely shared fear” (line 10) of globalisation? [2] From the passage/lift Suggested Answers Mark ludicrous notion . . . often mongered (line 9) A He uses (method) emotive language such as ‘ludicrous’ (context) to convey extent of cynicism Any 2pts for 2m uninformed experts (line 11) B The use of the (method) oxymoron ‘uninformed experts’ (context) to dramatically highlight to how such opinions are not trustworthy, well supported …groundless (line 12) C The use of an absolute (context) to dismiss the validity of the opinion 4. According to the author, in lines 22-24, what goes into the “making of a culture” (lines 21-22)? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] From the passage/lift Suggested Answers Mark An indefinable (line 22) A Vague / inexpressible / abstract / nebulous and Do not accept “intangible” 1-2pts = 1m 3pts = 2m intrinsic qualities (line 22) B inherent / innate characteristics that are passed down from one generation to the next–not through the DNA, but through the social environment with its hundreds of personal interactions. (lines 22-24) C that are inherited / conveyed / transmitted / transferred through social exchanges

2023 RI Y6 General Paper Preliminary Examinations Paper 2 Answer Scheme For Internal Circulation Only 3 5. What are the different perceptions of culture in paragraph 4? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] From the passage/lift Suggested Answers Mark Many perceive culture to be the sum total of the products of a people (line 25) A One perception is that culture is perceived as an aggregate / collection of the objects /customs in a society 1 It should be the pattern of life,the design for community living (lines 29) B while others see it as trends / traits / way people live their lives everyday 1 6. In paragraph 5, what is the difference between the way in which we conserve culture and the author’s suggested approach? Use your own words as far as possible. [1] Lifted Paraphrased Instead of guarding the ramparts/conservatism against breaches of culture (line 32) OR . . .hanging on tightly to all that we have received in the past (line 34) A We are resistant to cultural changes But 1 (pair) [but]we should be encouraging adaptation as a means of survival (lines 32-33) OR . . . a genuine sense of dynamism and a readiness to adapt to a changing world (line 34-35) B The author suggests we should be willing to / open to adopting changes to suit the different environment

2023 RI Y6 General Paper Preliminary Examinations Paper 2 Answer Scheme For Internal Circulation Only 4 7. What point is the author demonstrating through the use of examples in Paragraph 6? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] From the passage/lift Suggested Answers Mark Over the years, cultural uniqueness will inevitably burst out in many ways (line 39) The cultural genius of a people will not be denied. (line 45) A The author uses these examples to highlight how distinct elements of any culture will definitely/certainly emerge/flourish/not be lost/retained 1 even in countries that complain of being saturated with Westernisation. (line 39- 40) B Even if that culture is inundated with Western/foreign culture. 1 Passage 2: 8. How does the opening sentence in paragraph 1 convey a sense of credibility t o the author ’s argument? Use your own words as far as possible. [1] Lifted Paraphrased Over the past decade, A It conveys a sense of credibility through established work over long period of time / In recent years– “over the past decade” 1m for either geneticists have proved B OR It conveys credibility through the reference of experts of the field/scientific evidence – “geneticists have proved” 9. According to the author in paragraph 5, how can cultures ‘maintain their identity while changing some of their ways’? (lines 26-27). Use your own words as far as possible. [3] From the passage/lift Suggested Answers Mark A balance must be struck between the old and the new (line 28) A A compromise / equilibrium between exisitng / previous cultural elements and what is fresh 1

2023 RI Y6 General Paper Preliminary Examinations Paper 2 Answer Scheme For Internal Circulation Only 5 *do not accept combination / merging / amalgamation striving to keep an open mind to change and development (lines 28-29) B Being tolerant of change / adaptable *accept inversions (not be closed) 1 Yet^ also ensuring that our culture remains uniquely ours (line 29) C Yet^ making sure that our culture remains distinct 1 10. SUMMARY Using material from paragraphs 2-4, summarise what the author has to say about the effects globalisation has on culture and society. Write your summary in no more than 120 words, not counting the opening words which are printed below. Use your own words as far as possible. The author believes that … Text Point Paraphrased globalisation has taken its toll on the world (line 10) A Globalisation has negatively impacted the world blend cultures together (line 10) / Integrating …. customs (line 11) / B mixing/combining cultures all in one an extraordinary rate (line 11) C At a very rapid pace erasing customs (line 11) D Completely removing / wiping out practices profoundly positive effect (line 12) E Great/large benefits eradicated some of the worst practices of racism, xenophobia (lines 12-13) F Eliminated some of the gravest injustices that have plagued the human race throughout history (line 13) G that have always troubled us ushered in an era filled with lost culture and identity (lines 14-15) H heralded an age full of lost culture and identity particularly true in rapidly developing countries (line 16) I especially evident in fast emerging nations Benchmarking their progress against other countries (line 17) J which calibrate their development against other nations

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