Fajar 4NA SS Prelims 2019 LORMS

1 Fajar Secondary School, 4NA Prelims 2019 SUGGESTED ANSWERS Section A: Source-Based Question (35m) (a) Study Source A. What can you infer about the role of foreign domestic workers (FDWs) in Singapore? Explain your answer. [5] Level Level Description Marks L1 Describes the topic i.e. FDWs without stating any message / Lifting from source  There are a lot of FDWs in Singapore.  FDWs are like a swiss army knife. [1] L2 Inference of sub-message / Weak inference Award the higher mark to answers w ith supporting details (evidence). Submessage:  FDWs are scared to work in Singapore. [2-3] L3 Inferences based on content + link to question 4m for Inference, supported (many roles mentioned only) 5m for well-explained answers (mention of FDWs not liking it/ intimidation to work) e.g. I can infer that FDWs have too many roles to juggle in Singapore. As I can see from the source, the FDW is portrayed as a swiss army knife and has many ‘arms’ extending out of her, representing the different roles and jobs that she must do. For example, she is expected to cook, clean, iron, as well as walk the dog. She looks worried and intimidated due to the many roles that is expected of her. This shows how FDWs in Singapore are treated unfairly because they have too man y responsibilities. [4-5]

2 (b) Study Source B. What is the intention of this source? Explain your answer. [6] Level Level Description Marks L1 Lifting / Copies the source The intention is for Ms Teo to respond to the FDWs being listed on Carousell. [1] L2 Weak inference / Inference unsupported / Misinterpretation 2m for weak inference 3m for weak inference + supporting details/evidence Weak inference:  FDWs put in a lot of effort in working here.  FDWs are caring towards their employers  We should be more caring towards FDWs [2-3] L3 Inference supported 4m for 1 supported inference Inference: FDWs should be shown respect and dignity. As I can see from Source B, Ms Teo says that the act of “marketing” FDWs on Carousell “ in such an undignified manner is not only insensitive, but absolutely unacceptable ”. She disapproves of the Carousell listings of FDWs. [4] L4 Explains purpose, supported 6m for purpose answer with support (acceptable inference and reaction) Cap at L3/4 for Weak Impact. The intention is for Ms Teo to convince Singaporeans that FDWs deserve to be treated with respect so that Singaporeans will stand up when they see FDWs being treated disrespectfully, like being treated as commodities on Carousell. In doing so, she hopes that Singaporeans would empathise with FDWs and be more caring towards them. As I can see from Source B, Ms Teo says that the act of “marketing” FDWs on Carousell “ in such an undignified manner is not only insensitive, but absolutely unacceptable ”. Weak impact = so that Singaporeans will understand what the