VJC 2023 WA1 P2 AS (8881)

1 2023 JC1 GP WA1 Answer Scheme (Teacher’s Copy) From Passage 1 1. What does the writer's use of the phrase ‘golden ticket’ (line 1) suggest about education? [2] Approach: ● Firstly, explain the literal meaning of a ‘golden ticket’. ● Then, link it to the context of what education leads to, according to the passage ● This is a question that requires one to infer AND paraphrase From the Text Possible paraphrase Education is seen as the golden ticket to a better life. (line 1) A golden ticket provides a prized/precious opportunity to access something desired/important (meaning of phrase). [1] Direct means [NOT accepted] In this context, education offers/ provides / enables access to a promising future. [1] 2. What does the phrase ‘mystical fantasy’ (line 10) imply about free education? [1] Approach: ● Unpack the phrase: consider characteristics of a ‘mystical fantasy’ relevant to the general perception of free education ● Since this is a one-mark question, the answer should not include the ‘not’ that was from the passage. ● Accurate use of vocabulary: ‘unreal’ and ‘unrealistic’ are not the same From the Text Possible inference Free education is not some mystical fantasy, as it has indeed existed in the past and still does exist in small institutions scattered across America. (lines 10-11) ‘Mystical fantasy’ implies that free education is perceived by some to be unattainable/ a far- fetched /unrealistic notion. [1] Not acceptable to lift ‘exist’ 3. From paragraph 2, identify three links drawn between economic well-being and education. [3] Approach: ● From paragraph 2, identify and paraphrase links between economic well-being (not other types of well-being) and education. ● In Paragraph 2, there are two of such links on the macro-level, and one link on the micro-level. ● Need to realise that in the passage, ‘individuals bring in bigger paychecks’ (line 16) is a further elaboration of ‘personal economies..develop succeed’ (line 15).

2 From the Text Possible paraphrase higher education is directly correlated with economic growth and stability (line 13) Countries thrive when their educational systems thrive. (lines 13-14) The more educated the citizens of a country are, the more likely their personal economies are to develop and succeed. (lines 14-15)/ educated individuals bring in bigger paychecks than those who are lacking in their education. a. Economies advance/ progress and are less volatile with rising educational levels. b. Nations flourish/ do better when their educational systems are robust/ strong. c. The higher a person’s level of academic qualifications, the wealthier he/she is individually/ the more individuals progress and advance financially. 4. In paragraph 2, how does the author support the claim that education allows people to ‘contribute to the world at large’? [1] Approach: ● Identify the specific t