TMJC_2023_H1 GP_P2_Suggested Answers

Tampines Meridian Junior College | GP Department 1 | 2023 JC2 GP Preliminary Examination P2 Suggested Answers 2023 JC2 Preliminary Examination Paper 2 Suggested Answers 1. According to the author in paragraph 1, what are 2 similarities between conscious consumerism and the boycotts in Hong Kong and Qatar? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] From the passage Suggested answer Tens of thousands of students in Hong Kong boycotted the first day of school to protest a proposed extradition bill. Globally, there were calls for football teams to boycott Qatar 2022. In both these instances, (A1) ordinary people have used boycotts as the easiest way (B1) to express their discontent about situations they (C1) have no control over . Beyond politics and sport, boycotting is (A2) also used by consumers (B2) to show their disapproval of a business and its practices – even though deep down they know that boycotting (C2) may not have any impact on what the business does. (lines 1-7) Any 2 of the possible points of similarities: Both conscious consumerism and the boycotts in Hong Kong and Qatar a. Were initiated by individuals / average persons / the masses // are ground-up movements. b. Are used to convey / verbalise / show dissatisfaction / condemnation / criticism / censure / rebuke. c. Are reactions to circumstances of disempowerment / inability to effect actual changes. 1m for each pair of similarity. 2. In paragraph 2, how does the author illustrate her claim that conscious consumerism is about shopping with a ‘clear conscience’ (line 11)? [2] From the passage Suggested answer For instance, American consumers boycotted companies linked to former President Donald Trump as they condemned these corporations for indirectly endorsing policies they vehemently disagreed with. These policies ranged from the inhumane treatment and targeting of detained migrants, to Trump’s political inaction on climate change and his refusal to regulate guns despite unprecedented mass shootings. (lines 12-16) a. Identification of the evidence used: The author uses the example of American consumers who had refused to patronise businesses that supported / aligned themselves with Trump’s policies. [1] b. Context (to unpack ‘clear conscience’): They did this as they wish to buy without a sense of guilt from companies which uphold sound values / practise fairness / protect rights. 3. From lines 12-18, explain 3 ways in which the author uses language to convey protesters’ strong feelings about Trump’s policies. [3] From the passage Suggested answer For instance, American consumers boycotted companies linked to former President Donald Trump as they condemned these corporations for indirectly endorsing policies they vehemently disagreed with. These policies ranged from the inhumane treatment and targeting of detained migrants, to Trump’s political inaction on climate change and his refusal to regulate guns despite unprecedented mass shootin