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 plant