EVERGREEN 4E5N Prelim 2019 Ans

EVG 4E5N SS Prelim 2019 – Suggested Answers Source-Based Case Study (a) Study Source A. Do you think the cartoonist supports Singapore’s immigration policy? [5] Level Descriptors/Examples Marks L1 State the stand/ Invalid interpretation (e.g. The cartoonist is supportive) Award 0m if stand is not stated. 1 L2 State the stand, supported. E.g. The cartoonist does not support Singapore’s immigration policy . This is seen in Source A where it shows an immigrant using the Made in Singapore springboard to jump into the pool that is labelled ‘other countries’. 2 L3 L1, explained and supported. Award 3m for weak interpretation. Award 4m for strong interpretation. E.g. The cartoonist does not support Singapore’s immigration policy because the immigrants as being not committed to staying in Singapore. This is seen in Source A where it shows an immigrant using the Made in Singapore springboard to jump into the pool that is labelled ‘other countries’. [3] E.g. The cartoonist does not support Singapore’s immigration policy because they are always looking for better opportunities elsewhere/ taking advantage of/ exploiting Singapore’s immigration policy for their own benefits This is seen in Source A where it show s an immigrant using the Made in Singapore springboard to jump into the pool that is labelled ‘other countries’. [4] 3-4 L4 L1 + well explained and supported. E.g. The cartoonist does not support Singapore’s immigration policy. The cartoonist feels that the immigrants as being not committed to staying in Singapore because they are always looking for better opportunities elsewhere/ taking advantage of / exploiting Singapore’s immigration policy for their own benefits. This is seen in Source A where it shows an immigrant using the Made in Singapore springboard to jump into the pool that is labelled ‘other countries’. 5

(b) Study Source B. Why was this speech published? Explain your answer. [6] Level Descriptors/Examples Marks Award 0 marks for answers without presenting answers as reason. L1 Answer based on events/ Misinterpretation. E.g. Because it was at the Singapore Perspective conference 2018. 1 L2 Answers based on context. Award 2 marks for valid reason, supported or explained. Award 3 marks for valid reason, supported and explained. E.g. The speech was published because many Singaporeans were unhappy with the influx of immigrants/ unhappy with the government’s immigration policy. [2] OR Identifying Reason: Award 3 marks for valid reason, supported/explained. E.g. The speech was published to stress the need for having quality/ talented immigrants because Singapore will become more competitive in the world economy. This is seen in Source B ‘Singapore must accept a slower rate of labour force growth and the population slowdown is so severe that it is neither feasible nor desirable to try to completely offset it through immigration. It is not a numbers game but about rejuvenation and expanding Singapore’s talent base’. [3] Eg. The speech was published to convince Singaporeans to be welcoming/ receptive/ positive to the influx of immigrants/ the government’s immigration policy/more supportive of the government’s immigration policy. This is seen in Source B ‘Singapore must accept a slower rate of labour force growth and the population slowdown is so severe that it is neither feasible nor desirable to try to completely offset it through immigration. It is not a numbers game but about rejuvenation and expanding Singapore’s talent base’. [3] Note: Includes outcome phrased as a reason 2-3 L3 Reason/s, supported and explained. Award 4 marks for valid reason, supported or explained. Award 5 marks for valid reason, supported and explained. E.g. The speech was published to convince Singaporeans the importance of having quality/ talented immigrants. This is seen in Source B ‘Singapore must accept a slower rate of labour force growth and the population slowdown is so severe that it is neither feasible nor desirable to try to completely offset it through immigration. It is not a numbers game but about rejuvenation and expanding Singapore’s talent base’. [4] E.g. The speech was published to convince Singaporeans the importance of having quality/ talented immigrants because they are beneficial in the development of Singapore’s economy. This is seen in Source B ‘Singapore must accept a slower rate of labour force growth and the population slowdown is so severe that it is neither feasible nor desirable to 4-5

try to completely offset it through immigration. It is not a numbers game but about rejuvenation and expanding Singapore’s talent base’. [5] L4 Detects the purpose of the source. Award 5 marks for weak purpose, supported (invalid speech verb i.e. raise awareness/audience/weak explanation). Award 6 marks for purpose, well explained and supported. E.g. The speech was published to convince Singaporeans the importance of having quality/ talented immigrants because they are beneficial in the development of Singapore’s economy. As a result, the MAS Chief hopes that more Singaporeans will be welcoming/ receptive/ positive to the influx of immigrants/ the government’s immigration policy/more supportive of the government’s immigration policy. This is seen in Source B ‘Singapore must accept a slower rate of labour force growth and the population slowdown is so severe that it is neither feasible nor desirable to try to completely offset it through immigration. It is not a numbers game but about rejuvenation and expanding Singapore’s talent base’. [6] 5-6

(c) Study Source C. Are you surprised by what Source C says? Explain your answer. [7] Level Descriptors/Examples Marks Award 0 marks for answers without addressing the question. L1 Surprised/Not surprised, wrong interpretation/ undeveloped provenance. 1 L2 Surprised/Not surprised, unsupported/unexplained. E.g. I am surprised by the high level of commitment shown by the new citizen because she was willing to contribute to society. 2 L3 Surprised/Not surprised, supported and explained. Surprised E.g. I am surprised by the high level of commitment shown by the new citizen because she was willing to contribute to society. Source C states ‘the housewife volunteers Teck Ghee Community Club, organising events and explaining policies such as MediShield Life and the Silver Support Scheme to seniors’. OR Not Surprised E.g. I am not surprised by the high level of commitment shown by the new citizen because she was willing to contribute to society. Source C states ‘the housewife volunteers Teck Ghee Community Club, organising events and explaining policies such as MediShield Life and the Silver Support Scheme to seniors’. OR E.g. I am not surprised by the positive impact of the new citizens on society because of their contributions to the community. Source C states ‘the housewife volunteers Teck Ghee Community Club, organising events and explaining policies such as MediShield Life and the Silver Support Scheme to seniors’. 3-4 L4 L4 + Valid cross-reference for support, explained and supported. Surprised E.g. L3 + Source C is opposed by Source A. Source A shows a new citizen using the Made in Singapore springboard to jump into the pool that is labelled ‘other countries’. This means new citizens are not/less committed to Singapore because they seize other better opportunities and leave Singapore. Not Surprised E.g. L3 + Source C is supported by Source E. Source E states ‘there are those who enjoy living in Singapore and stay here for longer, adapting to the culture and often meeting and marrying a local along the w ay’. This means that immigrants are highly committed to Singapore because they are willing to change their way of life to fit into Singapore society. OR 5

E.g. L3 + Source C is supp orted by Source E. Source E states ‘ there are those who