2023 VJC J1 Promos Insert

This document has 8 printed pages. VICTORIA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC 1 PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION 2023 H1 GEOGRAPHY 8834 INSERT ____________________________________________________________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and index number on the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. The Insert contains all the Resources referred to in the questions. You should make reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or the classroom, even where such examples are not specifically requested by the question. Diagrams and sketch map should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate and answer. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation of your answers. At the end of the examination fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. ___________________________________________________________________________

2 Resource 1A For Question 1 Population Pyramid of Austria (2019) Resource 1B Population by citizenship in Austria (2019) *EU-27 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. Non EU-27 countries: includes Turkey, Bosnia, Montenegro in Europe, but also USA, and parts of Africa.

3 Resource 2 for Question 1 Summary of issues highlighted by the 50 elderly migrants during the survey. Challenges are ranked from 1-5, with 5 being the most challenging.

4 Resource 3 for Question 1 Excerpts of interviews with 5 elderly migrants Person A: “The apartments (in Vienna) are small and are just about sufficient for your own family. But if the parent who is in need of care lives elsewhere, how often can you visit them or support them. After all, you have your own family on the other side with your husband and children.” Person B: “Some of my friends, they have dementia. They suddenly lose the ability to communicate in German. Nobody understands them. They have no family here. How can we help them?” Person C: “There is a long wait time for subsidi zed nursing homes in Austria. We are waiting for a spot, which will only be available when someone dies, you know? It’s bad to think that way, but that’s life.” Person D: “Basic healthcare is not expensive here. But if you are managing a chronic disease and you need regular care, there are limits to subsidies. If our children are not in Austria, and we