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Temasek Junior College 2023 JC2 Prelim Paper 2 1 2023 JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION GENERAL PAPER Paper 2 Suggested Answers 1. From paragraph 1, what was Markowitz ’s ‘vocal opposition’ (line 3) to Bloomberg’s proposed ban on the sale of sugary drinks? Use your own words as far as possible. [3] From the passage Suggested rephrase  I ’m overweight not because I drink litres of Coke, but frankly because I eat too much pasta, …cheesecake (l. 5–7)  Don ’t exercise as much as I should (l. 8)  And my genes are working against me. I was an overweight kid and I’m an overweight adult (l. 8–9)  (A) Markowitz argued that people are overweight not because of sugary drinks/ sugary drinks are just one of the many reasons people are overweight. [1]  (B) He also pointed out that people are overweight because of the huge amounts of other unhealthy foods they eat, [1]  (C) insufficient/lack of physical activity [1]  (D) and biological reasons. [1] Any 3 pts for 3 marks 2. In paragraph 2, what are the ‘limits of state intervention ’ (line 11)? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] From the passage Suggested Paraphrase  …governments can educate, inform, advocate and inspire, but should not be the final decision-maker when it comes down to what is best for the individual (l. 11–13)  While governments can raise awareness about issues and encourage/motivate people to act, [1] *either raise awareness or encourage needed  they should not ultimately determine what is ideal for each person. [1] 3. What does the question ‘Should they even try? ’ in line 16 suggest about governments’ attitudes regarding measures to promote healthy living? [1] From the passage Suggested Paraphrase  Should they even try? (l. 16)  It suggests that governments are uncertain about the effectiveness of such measures [1] OR  Governments are wondering if there is any point in taking any action to promote healthy living/ concerning themselves with promoting healthy living. [1]

Temasek Junior College 2023 JC2 Prelim Paper 2 2 4. Explain the author ’s use of the word ‘even’ in line 20. [2] From the passage Suggested Paraphrase  The United Nations has even devoted an entire meeting of its General Assembly to chronic disease, including those brought on by an unhealthy diet. (l. 20–22)  The author uses ‘even’ to highlight how unhealthy eating/ the impact of an unhealthy diet has become so serious/ overwhelming/ widespread// is so difficult to tackle [1]  that concerted effort by all countries is needed/ it has made its way to the agenda of such an important meeting/ drawn the attention of a global organisation. [1] so difficult that the UN had to be involved = 0 (does not show the significance of the UN being involved) *answer must show that governments meet to discuss/ more than one country’s effort 5. In paragraph 4, what are three ways in which overeating may be harmf