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_________________________________________________________________________ HUMANITIES 2175/2176/2177 Paper 1 Social Studies 14 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 cartoon? Explain your answer. [5] Level Descriptors Marks L1 Surface description/Provenance of the source, but no valid message e.g. Source A is a cartoon from The Straits Times. 1 L2 Valid interpretation of the source, but not detecting the main message Award 2 marks for content without support. Award 3 marks for content supported. e.g. The message of Source A is to show the danger of having shared paths in Singapore . This is mentioned in Source A, “personal mobility devices are allowed to travel at a fast speed on shared paths.” This shows that the shared paths are dangerous as PMD riders can travel at fast speed while pedestrians are walking. 2 - 3 L3 L2 + Main message of the source Award the higher mark for more fully developed answers. e.g. The message of Source A is to show the danger of having shared paths in Singapore. This is mentioned in Source A, “personal mobility devices are allowed to travel at a fast speed on shared paths.” This shows that the shared paths are dangerous as PMD riders can travel at fast speed while pedestrians are walking. The source was published in response to the Singapore government’s policy of having shared paths in Singapore . The cartoonist wants to 4 - 5 CHIJ ST. THERESA’S CONVENT PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2019 SECONDARY 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC)

convince Singaporeans of the dangers from the use of PMDs and to pressurise the Singapore government to redesign the shared paths as the current ones are dangerous for the pedestrians. This tells us that the Singapore government is ineffective in ensuring the safe use of PMDs in Singapore. (b) Study Source B. Why do you think this infographic was published by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore? Explain your answer. [6] Level Descriptors Marks L1 Based on provenance e.g. Source B is by the Land Transport Authority who are sharing their view on the safe use of the different paths in Singapore. 1 L2 Based on the findings of the results Award 2 marks for unsupported inference and 3 marks for supported inference. e.g. The Land Transport Authority published this infographic as the Singapore government is concerned about the well -being of Singaporeans. As Source B shows that pedestrians and PMD users are able to use the shared paths and the footpaths at the same time . This shows us that the Singapore government is concerned about the safety of the Singaporeans. 2 - 3 L3 Based on consideration of the wider context e.g. The infographic in Source B was published to show that the Singapore government is effective in ensuring the safe use of PMDs in Singapore. There are different speed limits for different paths as this ensure that PMD users, cyclists and pedestrians have enough time to react to each other in unforeseen circumstances and in preventing accidents from happening. 4 L4 Because of the impact Award 6 marks for more fully developed answers with purpose. e.g. The Land Transport Authority published this infographic in order to convince Singaporeans that the Singapore government is effective in making the paths safe for both PMDs and pedestrians , hoping that Singaporeans will continue to support the government . As Source B shows that pedestrians are able to jog on shared paths and footpaths 5 – 6

while PMD users are able to continue to use the shared paths and footpaths. This means that the government has taken measures to ensure that both pedestrians and PMD users are able to use the paths safely at the same time, with the needs of both the pedestrians and PMD users being considered by the government. (c) Study Sources C and D. How far does Source C agree with Source D? Explain your answer. [7] Level Descriptors Marks L1 Agree OR Disagree by describing sources / no match / assertions based on provenance e.g. Source C does not agree with Source D. Source C is a speech by Ms Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State for Transport , while Source D is by the Business Times. e.g. Source C agrees with Source D about the use of PMDs in Singapore. 1 L2 Agree OR/AND disagree based on content, unsupported e.g. Source C agrees with Source D as they both tell me that the use of PMDs is beneficial. e.g. Source C does not agree with Source D in terms of the effectiveness of the government’s policy in ensuring the safety of pedestrians and riders using PMDs. 2 L3 Agree OR disagree based on content, supported e.g. Source C agrees with Source D as they both tell me that the use of PMDs is beneficial. Source C mentions “These modes of transport were green, convenient and efficient for short distances”, which tells us that PMDs are environmentally friendly and are useful for travelling short distances. Similarly, Source D mentions “Users of these electric scooters advocate the benefits of this mode of transportation as being convenient, environment-friendly and cost-effective for short distance travelling”, which tells us the use of PMD is safe to the environment and also efficient in making short trips. These tell us that the use of PMDs is beneficial to the PMD users and the environment. OR 3 - 4

e.g. Source C does not agree with Source D in terms of the effectiveness of the government’s policy in ensuring the safety of pedestrians and riders using PMDs. Source C mentions “pedestrians and riders will be safe to travel and will not worry about having to struggle with traffic”, which tells us that both pedestrians and PMD users are able to travel safely on shared paths. However, Source D mentions “The current laws were written before electric scooters were even around. Accidents can happen to the best of us. More can be done to help ensure the safety of everyone”, which tells us that the shared paths are unsafe to use when both pedestrians and PMDs users use it at the same time. These tell us that more considerations can be made by the Singapore government in ensuring the safety of both pedestrians and PMD users. L4 Agree AND disagree based on content, supported e.g. Source C agrees with Source D as they both tell me that the use of PMDs is beneficial. Source C mentions “These modes of transport were green, convenient and efficient for short distances”, which tells us that PMDs are environmentally friendly and are useful for travelling short distances. Similarly, Source D mentions “Users of these electric scooters advocate the benefits of this mode of transportation as being convenient, environment-friendly and cost-effective for short distance travelling”, which tells us the use of PMD is safe to the environment and also efficient in making short trips. These tell us that the use of PMDs is beneficial to the PMD users and the environment. AND e.g. Source C does not agree with Source D in terms of the effectiveness of the government’s policy in ensuring the safety of pedestrians and riders using PMDs. Source C mentions “pedestrians and riders will be safe to travel and will not worry about having to struggle with traffic”, which tells us that both pedestrians and PMD users are able to travel safely on shared paths. However, Source D mentions “The current laws were written before electric scooters were even around. Accidents can happen to the best of us. More