CHIJ STC S45NA Prelim SS 2019_LORMS_final

1 ___________________________________________________________________ HUMANITIES 2272/2273/2274 Paper 1 Social Studies August 2019 Answer scheme 1 hour 45 minutes ___________________________________________________________________ Section A – Source-Based Case Study 1(a) Study Source A. What is the message of this illustration? Explain your answer. [5] L1 Surface description of the source but no valid message e.g. Source A is an illustration of water-saving habits. 1 L2 Inference of the source Award 2 marks for unsupported inference, and 3 marks for supported inference. e.g. The message of the illustration is to highlight that cutting down on water usage begins at home. This can be seen in Source A which states that “cutting down a shower by 5 minutes saves 45 litres of water which is equivalent to 30 1.5 litre bottles”. This suggests that water -saving habits can first be developed at home. 2-3 L3 L2 + Purpose of the source Award 5 marks for more fully developed answers with supporting evidence. e.g. The message of the illustration is to highlight that cutting down on water usage begins at home. This can be seen in Source A which states that “cutting down a shower by 5 minutes saves 45 litres of water which is equivalent to 30 1.5 litre bottles”. This suggests that water -saving habits can first be developed at home. By doing so, it is hoped that S ingaporeans will be convinced that everyone has a part to play in ensuring the success of Singapore’s sustainable water management. It is not only the responsibility of the government but also that of every individual to save water. Hence, its success requires the concerted effort by everyone in the country. 4-5 CHIJ ST. THERESA’S CONVENT PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2019 SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL (ACADEMIC)

2 L1 Similar OR Difference, based on provenance/topic/false matching e.g. Sources B and C are different as Source B is taken from the Business Insider while Source C is taken from The Straits Times. OR e.g. Sources B and C are similar as both are on the topic of Singapore’s sustainable water management. OR e.g. Source B tells me that schools took part in a water-rationing exercise but Source C does not. 1 L2 Similarity OR Difference in content unsupported e.g. Sources B and C are similar in telling us about the effort made by the Singapore government to involve people in its campaign to conserve the use of water. OR e.g. Sources B and C are different in telling us about the challenges the government faces in its water management efforts. 2 L3 Similarity OR Difference in content Award the higher mark for clear similarity or difference with valid supporting evidence from both sources. e.g. Sources B and C are similar in telling us about the effort made by the Singapore government in its