Guang Ying Secondary School SS Prelims 4N 2019

Additional Materials for Candidates: Writing Papers INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write all answers on foolscap paper provided. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. The total number of marks for this paper is 50. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. At the end of the test, fasten all your work securely together. Teacher’s Feedback : Student’s Reflection : Why do you think you get the marks? What are some of the areas identified by the teacher that you should work on? How do you think you can improve? This question paper consists of 7 printed pages, inclusive of this cover page. / SECTION QUESTION NUMBER A 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e Sub-total Marks /35 B 2a 2b Sub-total Marks /15 TOTAL / 50 MY TARGET MARKS 50 2175 /2176 30 July 2019 1 hour 45 minutes Humanities Social Studies GUANGYANG SECONDARY SCHOOL 2019 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Secondary Four Normal Academic CENTRE NUMBER CLASS / REG NO. INDEX NUMBER CANDIDATE NAME

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Exploring Citizenship and Governance Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the question, 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 (a) Study Source A. What is the message of this cartoon? Explain your answer using details from the source. [5] (b) Study Source B. Why do you think the Prime Minister of Canada announced the ban? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Sources C and D. After reading Source C, can you believe what Source D says about the ban on plastic bags? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Source E. Are you surprised by Source E? Explain your answer. [7] (e) Study all sources. How far do the sources in the case study show that plastics should be banned? Explain your answer. [10]

3 Should plastics be banned? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. Plastic has become part of our lives and can be found everywhere around us. From plastic straws, plastic bags to disposable plastic plates, bowls and cutlery, we have become very dependent on them. They are light, cheap and convenient. We need plastic bags to carry our groceries home, plastic bags to store our wet clothes i n or a dog poop bag. Disposable utensils are our first choice when there is a party. There is no need to wash up after – everyone simply uses it and throws them away into the plastic