ASRJC 2023 JC2 GP Prelim Paper 2 Suggested Answers

2023 JC2 GP Paper 2 Prelims Suggested Answer Scheme 1. In paragraph 1, what similarities do bees and humans share and what makes humans different from bees? Use your own words as far as possible. [3] Text Banned words Suggested Answer (Bees)…creating a sophisticated network for sharing knowledge and coordinating collective action which maintains the overall functioning of their colony. Much like these industrious insects, we too, are constantly engaged in the transmission of ideas and insights, allowing us to work together to achieve common goals. Sharing Knowledge Transmission Ideas Insights Coordinating Collective “work together” “common goals” a) Both bees and humans continually exchange/transfer/communicate information/discoveries/data b) and collaborate/cooperate OR b) strive/supporting each other for shared objectives Note: “common goals” has to be captured in answer for (b) 1pt = 1m (Bees)…creating a sophisticated network for sharing knowledge and coordinating collective action which maintains the overall functioning of their colony. As humans, unlike bees, our uniqueness lies in our ability to harness information to innovate and reshape the physical world. Maintains functioning Innovate Reshape Status quo vs Change c1) Bees are exchanging information to keep their colony running smoothly/ensure the daily operations of the colony whereas c2) humans use information to churn out new ideas/create new things OR c2) improve the environment/surroundings. DNA: If students simply state “but bees do not” or “but bees are unable to” c1+c2 = 1m 2. Explain what the author means by "not all media are created equal" (line 17). [2] Text Suggested Answer Notably, (a) not all (b) media are (c) created (d) equal; they can be so vastly diverse in form, influence, and reach. (a) Different/various/some/many (Plurality but not absolute) channels/platforms of (b) mass communication (c) are designed / made (d) different/various/better levels of form, influence/power and reach Note: Difference in influence/reach/power/impact/strengths should be captured to show understanding of media being “unequal” (d). Simply stating “difference in form” is insufficient. 2-3 point = 1m 4 points = 2m 3. Suggest a type of book that the author is referring to in lines 18-19 and explain how it illustrates the author's point that such a book is "expensive to produce"? [2] Text Suggested Answer For example, in print media, books are durable and able to contain lots of a) Encyclopaedia, textbook, dictionary, biography, autobiographies, history book, historical fiction/non-fiction 1 mark  Note: Fiction or items that are not a book (ebooks/Research Papers/Journal articles) cannot

facts but are expensive to produce. be credited for both (a) and (b)  Note: Non-fiction Book titles/hard covers/physical books/information book/factual books cannot be credited for (a) but (b