Hai Sing Catholic School 4E5N SS Prelim Aug 2019

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This paper consists of 2 sections. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer all parts of Question 2. Write all answers in the foolscap paper provided. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Section A (Source-Based Case Study) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (2019) Secondary Four Express / Five Normal (Academic) Social Studies 30 August 2019 0800 – 0945 hours 1 hour 45 minutes This question paper consists of 6 printed pages including the cover page. © HAI SING CATHOLIC 2019 Turn over Class: _______ Index Number: Name :

2 Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1. Living in a Diverse Society Study the Background information and sources carefully, and then answer all the 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 topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) (b) Study Source A. What can you tell from this source about the immigrants coming to Singapore? Explain your answer. [5] Study Source B. Why do you think Minister Khaw Boon Wan made these remarks? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Sources C and D. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [7] (d) (e) Study Source F. Are you surprised by Source F? Explain your answer. [7] ‘The Population White Paper will benefit Singaporeans.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 How do Singaporeans view the Population White Paper? BACKGROUND INFORMATION In January 2013, the government released a Population White Paper. This White Paper was debated in Parliament and passed. In the White Paper is a plan and a roadmap to address the challenges of Singapore’s declining population and ageing population. It projects that Singapore's population could grow up to 6.9 million by 2030 with the coming of immigrants. Of this figure, citizens would form 55%. The government has argued that immigrants are important to Singapore’s economic development. In order to reduce the concerns of