2019 ANDERSON SEC 4E SS Prelims

This document consists of 7 printed pages. Setter: Mr. Yong Eng Kiat O ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2019 Secondary Four Express / Secondary Five Normal Academic CANDIDATE NAME: CLASS: / INDEX NUMBER: HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies 2272/01, 2273/01 2274/1, 2276/1 23 August 2019 1 hour 45 minutes 0800 - 0945h Additional Materials: Writing paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid/tape. Answer all the questions. Write your answers on the writing paper provided. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For examiner’s use only: Section A / 35 m Section B / 15 m Total / 50 marks

2 Prelim 4E 5N SS P1 2019 Section A (Source-based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Being Part of a Globalised World Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 (a) Study Sources A and B. How far does Source A agree with Source B? Explain your answer, using details from the source. [5] (b) Study Source C. How useful is this source as evidence about the SkillsFuture Scheme? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Source D. Why did the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) issued this advertisement? Explain your answer, using details from the source. [7] (d) Study Sources E and F. Does Source E make you surprised with Source F? Explain your answer. [7] (e) ‘The SkillsFuture movement benefits Singaporeans.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 Prelim 4E 5N SS P1 2019 How does the SkillsFuture Movement affect Singaporeans? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. Globalisation has an economic impact on individuals. In response, SkillsFuture is a national movement started in 2015 to provide Singaporeans with opportunities to develop their fullest potential throughout life, regardless of their starting points. The objectives are to promote employer recognition and career development based on skills and mastery, and to foster a culture that supports and celebrating lifelong learni