East Spring Secondary School_2019_Sec 4and 5 Prelim_SS

1 East Spring Secondary School Towards Excellence and Success Name: …………………………………………………………………………………… ( ) Class: ………………. Preliminary Examination 2019 Secondary 4 Express / 5 Normal (Academic) Humanities (Social Studies) 2272/1 2273/1 2274/1 28 August 2019 1 h 45 min Wednesday 0800 – 0945 hrs Additional materials: 4 sheets of writing paper 2 pieces of string INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, class and register number in the spaces provided above, and on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black ink. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, and glue or correction fluid. Section A [35 marks] Answer all questions on the writing papers. Section B [15 marks] Answer all questions on the writing papers. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each part-question. This question paper consists of 6 printed pages including the cover page. 50

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Citizenship and Governance 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 which you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. Why do you think the cartoonist drew the cartoon? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Source B. How truthful is Source B in allowing us to understand the common man’s sentiments about the cost of living in Singapore. Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Source C. Are you surprised by the 27 year-old’s view on life in Singapore? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Sources D and E. How far does Source E prove that D is right? Explain your answer. [7] (e) ‘Happiness is derived from the current atmosphere in Singapore.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 Is Singapore a liveable country? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. A liveable city is defined as one that achieves a competitive economy to attract investments and provide jobs, a sustainable environment to survive with limited natural resources and a high quality of life, including the social and psychological well-being of the population. There are several aspects that one has to take into consideration. Healthcare expenses, housing cost and cost of living are a few of them. There has been divided consensus over this topic and the budget that was released earlier in the year 2018. A sizable population has criticized that the cost of livin