Woodlands Sec Sch 2024 4NA SS Prelim Suggested Answers

Woodlands Secondary School Secondary 4 Normal Academic Social Studies PRELIM 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Section A – Source Based Case Study 1 Study Source A. Are you surprised by what Source A says about how migrant workers are treated in Qatar? Explain your answer. Type of Question: Surprise Focus of answer MUST BE on how migrant workers are treated in Qatar as it is clearly mentioned in the question. In this case study, ONLY Source E can be used for cross- referencing as it is the only other source talking about Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers. Sources B, C, and D CANNOT be used for cross-referncing as it is not about Qatar. Cross-referencing support I am not surprised when Source A says that migrant workers in Qatar are not well treated (A) as it is supported by Source E (LOR). Both Sources A and E suggests that migrant workers in Qatar are not well- treated (CC). In Source A, it states that ‘Qatar recognised the need for changes, because the working conditions were at times unacceptable and because of that laws were put in place.’ This implies that the working conditions in Qatar were less than ideal and harmful for migrant workers. Source E also shows that migrant workers are working in hazardous conditions as evident by them working under the blazing sun and looking haggard and overworked. (EE) ● Answer the question ● Line of reasoning (LOR) ● Common criteria ● Comparative word ● Evidence ● Explanation

2 Not surprised due to Source C’s vested interest in portraying Qatar positively to the world. I am not surprised (A) as it is expected (LOR). It would be expected that the Qatari World Cup chief (WHO) spoke positively on their treatment of the migrant workers (WHAT) as it was in their best interest to show themselves as a nation that strove to continually improve the well being of its workers and thus depict Qatar as a caring and responsible host (WHY). This is evident by ‘changed perceptions of the Middle East region and transformed my country and allowed us to showcase the best in us,’ and ‘a workers' support insurance fund that will be looking into any matters relating to unfortunate deaths and this i nvaluable assistance will continue beyond the World Cup.’ (Evidence) As such, I am not surprised that Source A depicts itself in a good light as it was important for Qatar to improve its credibility on the world stage through examples of its positive effort for the migrant workers. This is so that they can correct their negative image of being allegedly guilty or migrant worker abuse and poor working conditions. ● Answer the question ● Line of reasoning (LOR) ● Who ● What ● When ● Why ● Explanation of why is it surprising / not surprising 2 2 Study Sources B and C. To what extent are the sources different? Explain your answer. [6] Type of Question: Comparison Comparison based on Content Both sources are similar (A) as both sources shows the presence of groups that try to help migrant workers (CC). This is evident in Source B where the director of the migrant rights groups said that ‘There is a huge number of job scams that are happening where workers are trafficked to M alaysia without jobs but using formal working visas.’ This means that there is effort in creating a different perception on the challenges that migrants may face. Similarly, Source C says that ‘aid workers working for the Emergency Response Centre International… were involved in search and rescue operations at sea.’ This clearly shows the physical efforts in preventing harm from befalling the migrants. Both sources are different (A) with regards to government actions in responding to migrant workers (CC). Source B says that ‘three ● Answer the question ● Common criteria ● Comparative word ● Evidence ● Explanation

3 government officials attached to a former Human Resource Minister’s office were arrested as part of a corruption investigation into the illegal recruitment of migrant worke rs.’ However, Source C says that ‘T he captain of a Dutch rescue ship, was arrested in June 2019 by Italian authorities and investigated for aiding the entry of migrants after her crew landed 40 people they had rescued .’ This means that while Source B shows that the government is putting effort to protect migrant workers through reducing illegal recruitment of migrant workers, Source C actually shows that governments in this scenario are working hard to reduce the influx of migrant workers to their land based on their own immigration policies. 3 How useful is Source D as evidence on how governments respond to the rights of migrant workers? Explain your answer. (6) Type of Question; Usefulness Please remember that for USEFUL question, YOU MUST MENTION RELIABILITY IN YOUR ANSWER!!!!!! Useful based on cross -referencing

4 Source D is useful in showing me that a government respond to the rights of the migrant workers effectively as it is reliable as it is supported by Source A. Both sources suggest that governments can respond to the rights of the migrant workers effectively (CC). This is evident in Source D which says, ‘every migrant worker can access quality and affordable primary medical care at 10 dedicated medical centres and affiliated clinics, as well as through 24 -hour teleconsultations, under the Primary Care Plan.’ This means that measures are put in place to support the migrant workers in healthcare. This is evident in Source A which says ‘workers' support insurance fund that will be looking into any matters relating to unfortunate deaths and this invaluable assistance w ill continue beyond the World Cup. This means that goverment has implemented measures to ensure that migrant workers are supported in going through their challenges. Not Useful based on cross-referencing Source D is less useful in showing me that a government respond to the rights of the migrant workers effectively as it is unreliable as it is refuted by Source C . Source D suggest that governments can respond to the rights of the migrant workers effectively while Source C suggests that governments have not responded to the rights of the government effectively (CC). This is evident in Source D which says, ‘every migrant worker can access quality and affordable primary medical care at 10 dedicated medical centres and affiliated clinics, as well as through 24 -hour teleconsultations, under the Primary Care Plan.’ Source C shows that governments don’t really care about migrant workers as they arrested groups who tried to rescue migrant workers at sea and keep them safe. This is evident by ‘ captain of a Dutch rescue ship, was arrested in June 2019 by Italian authorities and investigated for aiding the entry of migrants after her crew landed 40 people they had rescued. ● Answer the question ● Common criteria ● Comparative word ● Evidence ● Explanation

5 4 Study Source E. What is the message of this source? Explain your answer. [7] Type of Question: Inference Message and Author’s attitude, explained in context. The message of the source is that the cartoonist is critical and against the rapacious and selfish nature of the Qatari officials / government who in their quest to run a successful World Cup, sacrifice the well -being and safety of the exploited migrant workers. This is evidenced by the workers being in shackles and dressed in torn clothes and w orking under the hot blazing sun while the Qatari official is sitting comfortably on the camel with bags of money surrounding him. 5 How far do the sources in the case study show that the efforts to protect the rights of migrant workers has been successful globa