TJC 2018 Prelims GP (P2 Solutions)

Temasek Junior College 2018 Preliminary Examination P2 1 2018 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION GENERAL PAPER Paper 2 Suggested Answers From Passage 1 1. Using your own words as far as possibl e, explain Dickens’s observation in lines 2– 3. [2] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  It would be hard to keep your model republics going (l.2–3),  without the countrymen and countrywomen of those two labourers (l.3)  Dickens points out that it would be challenging/ impossible/ difficult for nations/ states/ democracies/ systems to develop/ [1]  without immigrants who take up jobs involving menial/ toiling work/ sweat/ blue-collar jobs/ building infrastructure. [1] or  Dickens points out that immigrants play a huge/ large role/ are the pillars/ foundation/ essential/ critical/ important/ fundamental for nations/ states/ democracies/ systems to develop [1]  as they take up jobs involving menial/ toiling work/ sweat/ blue-collar jobs/ building infrastructure [1] *build the country/ nation = 0 **answer that does not capture the idea of physical work = 0 2. What does the phrase ‘falling over each other to proffer unedifying soundbites’ (lines 9–10) tell us about politicians? [2] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  ‘falling over each other (l.9–10)  to proffer unedifying soundbites’ such as “England belongs to the English” (l.10)  The phrase shows that politicians are competing/ fighting with each other/ ever- ready/ eager/ enthusiastic [1] *challenging = 0 (without any clear sign that they are in the same direction) **unscrupulous = 0, fighting and arguing = 0  to jump on the bandwagon/ join in the call against immigrants/ for anti-immigration/

Temasek Junior College 2018 Preliminary Examination P2 2 to keep immigrants out/ tell immigrants that they have no place in the country. [1] *we will accept negative perceptions about the immigrants/ conde mn immigration/ immigration is harmful/ bad 3. What reasons does the author give to support his description of immigrants as ‘vital engines of innovation and growth’ (line 19–20)? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  In their disproportionate entrepreneurialism (l.19) … immigrants are more likely to be self- employed than natives (l.21) …  countries with more start-ups grow faster (l.20)  Immigrants have a hi gher inclination/ probability/ greater tendency/ likelihood to venture into new businesses/ take risks by setting up their own businesses/ contribute more to the rise of new businesses than locals [1], and * the element of ‘greater’ or ‘higher’ doesn’t have to be there to be awarded the mark ** chance/ opportunity/ ability = 0  this enables their host countries to develop/ progress more quickly/ rapidly. [1] ** the element of ‘more start-ups’ doesn’t have to be there to be awarded the mark *** answers must attempt to rephrase ‘grow’ or ‘faster’ 4. Explain the phrase ‘national suicide’ in line 25. [2] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  … as America pushes for greater border controls … (l.26) … We ship them home … where they can use what they learned here and use it to create companies and products that compete with ours (l.27–28)  Just as suicide occurs when a person kills himself/ ends his own life, [1]  by restricting immigration/ imposing limitations on immigr ation, America is causing its own economic downfall/ decline. [1] *to be awarded any mark, student’s answer must attempt to explain both the literal and contextual meaning

Temasek Junior College 2018 Preliminary Examination P2 3 5. What is the writer implying when he ask s ‘but has that ship not sailed?’ (lines 36- 37)? [2] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  They claim endless arrivals corrode British identity. But has that ship not sailed? (l.36–37)  The writer is implying that it is too late/ not useful/ pointless to worry about the dilution/ erosion/ weakening of British identity/ what it means to be British due to immigration, [1] *can still award the mark even if they don’t address ‘endless arrivals’  as the pure British identity has been lost a long time ago/ the British identity today is now a mix of different cultures/ has been diluted/ changed due to foreigners/ foreigners are now an ingrained part of British culture. [1] 6. What are the various impact of immigration on British society as illustrated by the examples in lines 39–42? Use your own words as far as possible. [3] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  The Indian community alone has provided the UK’s richest man (l.39),  an England cricket captain (l. 39–40)  a new national cuisine (l. 40)  In their leadership of big businesses like Liberty and New Look (l. 40–41)  have shaped both our values (l. 41)  and spending habits (l. 42)  Immigrants are wealthy/ have contributed to the economy/ wealth of the nation/ the wealthiest man in the country/ UK.  They have also brought sporting glory to the nation/ leaders in sport.  In addition, they have influenced/ changed/ introduced original/ fresh/ novel elements to British food culture  And are influential/ have helmed/ had a hand in managing/ taking charge of/ directing corporations and companies in Britain.  They have also brought about changes to/ affected the ethics/ moral standards/ principles/ sense of right and wrong held by British society. *attributes = 0  and introduced new consumer trends/ changed the way people spend their money/ how they consume/ buy things.

Temasek Junior College 2018 Preliminary Examination P2 4 * Tiered mark scheme 1 point – 1 mark 2–3 points – 2 marks 4 or more points – 3 marks **Students should not merely summarise the areas of impact (e.g. contribute to the economy, sports and food) 7. Explain the paradox in lines 45–46. [2] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  David Cameron … criticise immigrants’ failure to integrate (l. 45- 46)  while his government slashes funding for their English lessons (l. 45–46)  Immigrants are looked upon with disapproval for/ accused of not assimilating into/ adjusting to their new country, [1]  However, it is paradoxical/ contradictory that government spending/ grants/ subsidy is being cut, despite English lessons being crucial/ essential for assimilation. [1] * first bullet should capture the criticism, and not just expectation that they should help **second bullet point must explain that English lessons are fundamental to assimilation. Policies/ measures/ anything vague = 0 *** if a student lifts ‘integrate’, punish only once ****if only one part is attempted = 0 mark ***** if both parts are attempted, award 1 mark for whichever part is correct From Passage 2 8. Why does the author claim that ‘The Brexit vote was not just about immigration.’ (line 1)? Use your own words as far as possible. [2] Lifted Answer Suggested Paraphrase  The seething discontent of a large slice of the public created by 20 years of historically unprecedented immigration (1.2–3) This is because there are other reasons which include  the dissatisfaction/ unhappiness about the massive number/ influx of immigrants not seen before over the years, [1]

Temasek Junior College 2018 Preliminary Examination P2 5  and the nonchalant response of the political class to this change (l.3–4). *if ‘massive’ or ‘not seen before’ is not captured = 0 mark  and over the politicians’ indifference/ lack of concern/ failure to address/ action towards citizens’ worries. [1] 9. Using material form paragraphs 3–5 (lines 11–37) only, summarise why the British may not support immigration. Write your summary in no more than 120 words, not counting the opening words