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Register No. Class Name DATE : 27 August 2019 DURATION : 1 Hour 45 Minutes Additional materials Writing Paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and register number on the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer both parts of Question 2. Information to candidates The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School Bendemeer Secondary School BENDEMEER SECONDARY SCHOOL 2019 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SECONDARY 4 EXPRESS / 5 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) 50

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2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates 1 Living in a Diverse Society 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 questions, 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. (a) Study Source A. What is the message of Source A? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Sources B and C. How similar are these sources? Explain your answer. [7] (c) Study Source D. Why was this cartoon published? Explain your answer. [6] (d) Study Sources E and F. Having read Source E, are you surprised by Source F with regard to who should be responsible for integration to be successful in Singapore? Explain your answer. [7] (e) ‘Immigrants can successfully integrate into Singapore society.’ Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 How well are immigrants integrating into the Singapore society? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer the questions. Singapore is now home to about 5.7 million people, inclusive of citizens and immigrants. In 2017, there were about 1.65 million immigrants. In order to integrate immigrants into Singapore society, the government and other agencies have introduced many measures. Agencies like the National Integration Council (NIC), People’s Association and even tertiary institutions have measures put in place to make Singapore a more inclusive place to live in. While some Singaporeans and immigrants are receptive to such integration measures, others are not. This raises a concern for the government especially since Singapore’s only resource is her manpower. Study the following sources to assess if immigrants can integrate into the Singapore society.

4 Source A: A cartoon showing a conversation between an immigrant Caucasian and a local Chinese Singaporean. Source B: Adapted from a 2013 academic article by a foreign writer, taken from an Australian website, commenting on the issues of migration in Singapore. In 2013, Singapore was faced with unacceptable behaviours from foreigners as seen from the Little India riots and the Chinese bus drivers who went on strike to protest against their unequal treatment. The government’s policy of increased migration has met with considerable opposition because of sharp increase in prices of housing and stress on the country’s infrastructure. Singaporeans have largely accepted the significant numbers of migrant workers as a means to reinforce the comfortable lifestyles enjoyed by native citizens. This recent bout of rioting, and the following hostility towards migrants, have raised concerns which the government would need to address quickly. Source C: Adapted from a Today online article on Singaporeans’ sentiments towards foreigners, published on 10 April 2015. Over the past few years, the Singaporean-foreigner divide has come under sharp focus, with some serious disputes prompting politicians to comment on these situations. These have been mainly work related. However, there have been pleasant experiences too where a Filipino pharmacist technician was able to cope with the demands of the job as she had the support of her bosses and colleagues and this helped her gain confidence in her job. One of the aims of the National Integration Council (NIC) set up in 2009 is to help new citizens adapt to the Singaporean way of life, including helping them better understand local cultures and social norms.

5 Source D: A cartoon posted on a blog on current affairs issues by a Singaporean. Source E: A speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Ang Mo Kio Group Representation Constituency Citizenship Ceremony. I encourage Singaporeans to make the effort on their part – to help the new arrivals to integrate and to settle in, especially on a personal level. Because when we talk about getting along, we’re not talking about abstract things – we are talking about people who know people, friends who know friends. We are proud to consider ourselves an open and multi-racial society and we will reach out to the new arrivals – at home, at work, at play, in social places. We will help the new arrivals to fit in, so both sides have to make the effort. In Teck Ghee, we organise many activities for the new arrivals. I hope you will join in and participate in the fun, and gradually, day by day, year by year; after a whi