2024 DHS Y6 GP Prelim P2 QA Booklet

0 © DHS 2024 8881/02/Y6/PRELIMINARYEXAMINATION CANDIDATE NAME CIVICS GROUP 6 C INDEX NUMBER 0 0 GENERAL PAPER 8881/02 Paper 2 28 August 2024 Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your civics group, index number and name in capital letters on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue, highlighters or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE ON ANY BARCODES. Answer all questions. The Insert contains the passages for comprehension. Note that up to 15 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For Examiner’s Use Short Structured Questions / 11 New Item Type / 4 Summary / 8 Application Question / 12 Language / 15 Total / 50 This document consists of 7 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 Insert. [Turn over DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 1 YEAR 6 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

2 Answer all questions. Your answers should be:  written in your own words as far as possible. Where you select the appropriate material from the passage for your answer, you must still use your own words to express it.  written in continuous prose. From Passage 1 1 Explain the author’s use of the word ‘conduit’ (line 8). [1] 2 In Paragraph 2, what distinctions does the author make between traditional and current career aspirations? [3] 3 What is the author implying about young people’s attitudes towards outdoor careers by using the words ‘sprinting’ (line 21) and ‘crave’ (line 22)? [2]

3 © DHS 2024 8881/02/Y6/PRELIMINARYEXAMINATION 4 In Paragraph 4, how did the pandemic result in young people opting to lead the ‘digital nomad lifestyle’ (line 27)? [2] 5 What does the phrase ‘generational duty’ (line 34) suggest about young individuals’ views of climate change? [1] 6 How does the author’s choice of the words ‘canvas’ and ‘brush’ (line 43) in the conclusion support the main message of the passage? [2]

4 © DHS 2024 8881/02/Y6/PRELIMINARYEXAMINATION 7 From Passage 2 Summarise the reasons why young people are seeking more stable jobs. Write your summary in no more than 120 words. [8] [Word Count: ______ words]

5 © DHS 2024 8881/02/Y6/PRELIMINARYEXAMINATION 8 From all the passages Passage 1 states that that young people search for ‘careers that align with their values and contribute to a sense of purpose in their lives’ (lines 14–15). Identify one specific idea from Passage 3 which can be used to undermine this statement. Justify your answer.