2023 SGSS SS PRELIM QP

St. Gabriel’s Secondary School 2023 ‘O’ Level Preliminary Examination Subject : Humanities (Social Studies) Paper : 2272/1, 2273/1 Level/Stream : Secondary 4 Express / 5 Normal (Academic) Duration : 1 hour 45 minutes Date : 18 August 2023 Setter : Ms Anna Chew Additional material: Answer Booklet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, register number and class in the spaces above. Write all your answers on the answer booklet provided. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer both questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question. This document consists of 8 printed pages. Name: …………………………………………( ) Class: Sec 4E/5N ……..

2 SGSS/SS/4E5N/PRELIMS/2023 (ST GABRIEL SEC) SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Exploring Citizenship & Governance Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all t he 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. 1 Study Source A. Why was this infographic published? Explain your answer using details from the source. [6] 2 Study Sources B and C. How far does the speaker in Source B agree with the Minister in Source C? Explai n your answer. [7] 3 Study Source D. Is the source reliable as evidence about recycling efforts in Singapore? Explain your answer. [6] 4 Study Source E. Are you surprised by what Source E says? Explain your answer. [6] 5 ‘The Singapore government is responsible for managing the waste problem in the country.’ Using the sources in the case study, how far do you agree with the statement? [10]

3 SGSS/SS/4E5N/PRELIMS/2023 How effective are Singapore’s efforts at reducing waste? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Singapore is renowned for its efficiency, cleanliness and countless innovations made in sustainable building design, as well as its energy and water efficiency. To sustain this amidst new environmental challenges, the government introduced the Zero Waste Masterplan in 2019. It aims to explore and introduce alternative approaches for waste and resource management practices, as well as encourage a shift towards more sustainable production and consumption. Singaporeans are encouraged to practise the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. The gov