EVERGREEN Sec 4NA SS Prelim Question Paper

Candidate’s name: ( ) Class: Evergreen Secondary School Preliminary Examination 2019 Social Studies (2175/01) (2176/01) (2177/01) Secondary Four Normal (Academic) Date: 13 August 2019 Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Marks: 50 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer both parts of Question 2. Write all answers on the writing paper provided. At the end of the examination, submit sections A and B separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This question paper consists of 7 printed pages, including the cover page. [Turn Over

Evergreen Secondary School Secondary Four Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2019 Humanities (Social Studies) 2 Section A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates 1 Exploring 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 question, in addition to the sources which you are told to use. In answering the questions you should use the knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. What can you infer about the attitudes of Singaporeans towards the special needs kids? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Source B. Why do you think the minister made this speech? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Sources C and D. How far does Source C agree with Source D? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Source E. Are you surprised by the source? Explain your answer. [7] (e) How far do the sources in the case study show that Singapore is an inclusive society for the disabled? Explain your answer. [10]

Evergreen Secondary School Secondary Four Normal (Academic) Preliminary Examination 2019 Humanities (Social Studies) 3 Is Singapore an inclusive society for the disabled? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. An inclusive society is a society where everyone benefits from the progress of the nation and everyone aspires to do better through their own efforts, hence everyone is a valued member of the society. In his speech in 2004, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made a commitment towards building an inclusive society in Singapore and even made special mention of people with disabilities. A national road map - the Enabling Masterplan - was launched in 2007 and has resulted in services from early intervention to special education and employment. Other key initiatives over the years have included SG Enable, tasked with focusing on the creation of employment oppor