2024 SS 4N Prelim (No School Name)

Section A (Source-based Case Study) Answer all questions. EXPLORING CITIZENSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 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. 1 Study Source A. What can you infer from Source A? Explain your answer. [5] 2 Study Source B. Why was this infographic published? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Sources C and D. Having read Source C, are you surprised by D? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Source E +RZXVHIXOLVWKLVVRXUFHDVHYLGHQFHDERXWWKHJRYHUQPHQW¶VHIIRUWVLQPDQDJLQJ the pandemic? Explain your answer. [7] 5 Study all Sources. How far do the sources show that the governments respond well to the needs of its citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic? Explain your answer. [10]

2 Do governments respond well to the needs of its citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. COVID-19 started in late 2019 and it had a significant impact on the entire world, affecting many aspects of life, including health, education, and daily routines. Governments around the world had to take swift and comprehensive actions to address the onset of challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. People of all ages were affected and economic stimulus packages were introduced to support individuals, businesses, and industries affected by the pandemic. School learning was remodelled to ensure continuity of learning and there were greater demands placed on all healthcare systems. All governments had to adopt a multi-faceted approach to manage the health crisis, support their populations, stabilize economies, and ensure effective communication and cooperation both domestically and internationally. Study the sources on the following pages to determine whether governments respond well to the needs of its citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic.

3 Source A: )URP7KH6WUDLWV7LPHVDUWLFOHSXEOLVKHGRQ)HEUXDU\WLWOHG³Wuhan YLUXV6PRRWKVWDUWWRIUHHPDVNGLVWULEXWLRQLVODQGZLGH´. The Government announced that all 1.3 million households in Singapore would be given a pack of four masks each amid reports of shops running out of stocks. Member of Parliament, Mr Darryl David said, "It's gone very efficiently and very smoothly. This shows that residents are very sensible and very reasonable. They understand that you don't need a mask if you are well. These masks are a precaution for those who are not well." Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, said that the relative calm was due to grassroots efforts