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4E5N Prelim Section A Suggested Answer (St Gabriels) 1 Study Source A. Why was this infographic published? Explain your answer using details from the source. [6] Suggested Answer Take note: Good answers should link to context of minimal recycling rates mentioned in BI. Success Criteria The infographic was published because the government wants to convince (P) Singaporeans (A) that recycling efforts are not desirable (M) so that they might feel guilty (F) and decide to put in effort to lower waste generation in and out of home (A). This is because despite the minimal improvements in recycling rates, Singapore still generated slight more waste in 2022 than in 2021. (S) This is seen from the poster which shows that there is an increase in waste generated over a period of 3 years for both domestic and non- domestic waste, implying that Singaporeans need to put in more effort. ● Because ● Powerful verb ● Audience ● Message ● Feelings ● Action ● Situation ● Evi + Exp 2 Study Sources B and C. How far does the speaker in Source B agree with the Minister in Source C? Explain your answer. [7] Suggested Answer Note: - Answers using similar / different → 0 - When disagreeing / refuting, always use opposite meaning words Success Criteria The speaker in B would agree (A) with the Minister in C on Singaporeans ’ irresponsible recycling behaviour (CC).Source B asserts that "people do not bother to check what can be recycled and what cannot." (Evi) This highlights the issue of people's indifference towards understanding the guidelines for proper recycling and suggests a lack of awareness or motivation to engage in responsible recycling practices, contributing to the problem. (Exp) Similarly (CW) In Source C, the Minister notes that "those who try to recycle do it wrongly by throwing the e-waste into the general recycling bins." (Evi) Source C's statement underscores the problem of individuals who make an effort to recycle but may not be adequately informed about how to recycle responsibly, worsening the challenge of effective recycling in Singapore. (Exp) ● ATQ ● Common Criteria ● Comparison word ● Evidence x2 1 best line ● Explanation x2 The speaker in Source B would disagree (A) with the Minister in Source C in terms of the reasons behind ineffective recycling efforts in Singapore. Source B suggests that ineffective recycling takes place because of a lack of concern for the environment but Source C suggests that ineffective recycling takes place because of a lack of knowledge. (CC) Source B argues that, “the issue is that people do not bother to check ● ATQ ● Common Criteria ● Comparison word ● Evidence x2

2023 PHSS 4E5N SOCIAL STUDIES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION MARK SCHEME what can be recycled and what cannot." (Evi) Source B implies that individuals have an indifferent attitude towards recycling and will choose the easy way out, thus, recycling efforts a