2023 HSCS SS PRELIM ANS KEY

Section A Suggested Answer (Hai Sing Catholic Prelims 2023) 1 Study Source A. What is the message of the cartoon? Explain your answer, using details from the source. [5] Suggested Answer Success Criteria The message is that the repatriation will fail / the Rohingya crisis is du e to Myanmar’s poor treatment of the Rohingya (A). This can be seen from the cartoon which shows Bangladesh soldier is trying to usher the Rohingya refuges towards an entry way in the shape of a tiger with the mouth open, and skulls in the mouth. (EV) This imply that that the Rohingya will f ace certain death if they were to be sent back to Myanmar.(EXP) ● ATQ ● Evidence (Describe the source) ● Explanation 2 Study Sources B and C. How similar are the sources? Explain your answer. [6] Suggested Answer Success Criteria They are similar (A) because both (CW) sources agree (LOR) that wildlife is badly affected by the building of the refugee camp.(CC) The evidence from B is “Areas previously inhabited by wild elephants are now barren. ” (EV), which indicates that animal habitats are cleared. Similarly (CW), this can also be seen in source C which says “What had been a sanctuary for wildlife, including endangered Asian elephants, quickly became a bare, hilly tract of bamboo and plastic-roofed shelters that was prone to floodin g and landslides in the monsoon season.” (EV) This shows that natural habitats of animals have been removed to make way for man-made infrastructures. ● ATQ ● Common Criteria ● Comparison word ● Evidence x2 1 best line ● Explanation x2 They are different (A) because Source B says the water sources are threatened by contamination (CC) whereas (CW) Source C says water sources are no longer threatened by contamination.[CC] The evidence in B is “Groundwater sources are quickly being depleted and freshwater streams have become contaminated. ” (EV), indicating that various water sources are used at a much faster rate and prone to pollution. However (CW), Source C says that “Grasses have also been planted in streams to help treat wastewater and reduce pollution levels. ”(EV), which shows that there are efforts to reduce the amount of contaminated particles in the water. ● ATQ ● Common Criteria ● Comparison word ● Evidence 1 best line ● Explanation Higher levels focuses on overall tone/ view/ purpose of the sources They are different (A) in their view/ tone towards the refugees. B has a critical view (CC) of the Rohingya issue and focuses on the problems created by the refugees, but (CW) Source C has a positive view (CC) of the Rohingya refugees, focusses on the growth and development of the refugee camps. This can be seen from Source B which says, “the lush, green, hilly landscape has rapidly transformed into flattened stretches of red earth covered in tents.” (EV) suggesting the destruction brought about by having refugee camps (EXP) But (CW) C says “Grasses have been planted in streams to help treat wastewater and reduce pollution levels ” suggesting ● ATQ ● Common Criteria ● Comparison word ● Evidence 1 best line ● Explanation

the growth and rejuvenation brought about by refugee camps. (EXP) OR They are different (A) in their purpose. Source B wants to raise awareness to governments that the Rohingyas will bring immediate negative impacts to the environment of host countries, so that governments will reconsider, reduce or stop receiving refugees. Source B states that “Groundwater sources are quickly being depleted and freshwater streams have become contaminated”, which shows that natural resources are running out very quickly, which may hinder the everyday activities and lifestyle of people. Source C wants to convince governments that the Rohingyas actually bring positive impacts to host countries in the long run so that governments will feel empathetic and reassured and will reach out to these refugees and offer them a place to stay in their countries. Source C states that ‘Three years on, the refugees have replanted an area of more than six kilometers square”, indicating that these refugees have brought positive impacts such as regeneration of land, plants and fauna in the long run, thus improving the environment of host countries. 3 Study Source D. How useful as evidence is Source D in showing the economic impa ct of the influx of refugees on Bangladesh? Explain your answer. [7] Suggested Answer Note: - Always begin with USEFUL - “About” = Need to infer about the economic impact using adjective - Successful CR requires proper LOR → Reliable therefore useful/unreliable therefore less useful Success Criteria Source D is useful (A) as it is supported by F (LOR). Both (CW) suggest that refugees bring about a positive economic impact in Bangladesh. (CC) This can be seen from D which says “It is the refugees doing much of the hard, physically demanding work like farming. ” (EV) suggesting that the Rohingyas are taking up vacant hard labour jobs to contribute to Bangladesh’s economy. Similarly, Source F states that “Rohingya refugees have created numerous job opportunities for many Bangladeshi people who are working as volunteers, relief specialists, researchers, health workers and so on in almost 150 national and international aid groups and non-governmental organizations currently operating in Rohingya camps.”, suggesting that new jobs are created to bring revenue and economic growth to Bangladesh. Source D is not useful (A) as it is refuted by Source E (LOR). Source D suggests that refugees bring about a positive economic impact in ● ATQ + LOR ● Common Criteria ● Comparison word ● Evidence x2 1 best line ● Explanation x2

Bangladesh while Source F suggests that refugees bring about a negative economic impact in Bangladesh. This can be seen from D which says “It is the refugees doing much of the hard, physically demanding work like farming.” (EV) suggesting that the Rohingyas are taking up vacant hard labour jobs to contribute to Bangladesh ’s economy. However, Source D states that “As a result, many people from the host communities are shifting to risky and temporary livelihood activities.”, suggesting that locals are taking up low-paying jobs that are not contributing much to Bangladesh’s economy. Useful: Purpose/ Explained Provenance Source D is not useful (A) as evidence in showing the economic impact of the influx of refugees on Bangladesh as it is unreliable (LOR) as it is written by an organisation which aims to get richer countries to help the refugees. (D1) It is trying to convince/ persuade (P) richer countri es that taking in the Rohingyas as refugees does not have much negative impacts,(M) so that richer countries would be more accepting towards the refugees,(F) take them into their countries and give them refuge. (A)This is because at that time, Bangladesh was hosting close to a million Rohingyas, thus there is a need to channel these refugees to other countries to prevent a strain in resources.(S) Hence it is unreliable because with this purpose, it will naturally only present the benefits that the refugees bring, while intentionally leaving out the negative impacts created by the refugees. Thus making the source biased in its opinions and hence unreliable and less useful. (Exp) ● ATQ + LOR ● Details from provenance D1, D2, D3 ● Explanation of how it makes the source reliable therefore useful EXP1. EXP2, EXP3 4. Study Sources E and F. Having Source E, are you surprised by Source F ? Explain your answer. [7] Suggested Answer Note: - Para 1: Must use both sources given → compare E & F - Para 2: Should move on to higher level skills like CR of main source / Explained provenance Success Criteria Comparison of E and F After reading E, I am not surprised by F (A), as F is expected as E supports F (LOR). E and F both (CW) sugg