Peirce S4 Prelims SS 2024 Suggested Answer

1 MARKING SCHEME / LORMS 1). Study Source A. What is the message of the source? Explain your answer, using details from the cartoon. [5] Suggested Answer Success Criteria The message of the source is that immigrants can integrate well into Singapore society (A) and this is evident from the cartoon where the foreigner is able to use Singlish when she communicates with the baker (Ev) showing that she is well adjusted and has become familiar with the local norms of the country (Ex). ATQ Evidence Explanation 2). Study Sources B and C. Do you think the author in Source B would agree with the cartoonist in Source C? Explain your answer. [6] Suggested Answer Note: Comparison question NO NEED to cross reference 0m if you used similar/ different / support/ refute Success Criteria Sources B and C agree (A) in saying that while immigrants are willing, they have not fully integrated into Singapore (CC). This is evident in Source B “Although they are keen to get to know more Singaporeans, the foreign PMETs cited limited opportunities, existing networks and “reserved Singaporeans” as among the reasons they are unable to do so.” (Ev) This implies that the chances to interact with locals and integrate better into local culture are few and far between, preventing them from integrating well (Ex) It is also (CW) shown in Source C that the foreigner is unable to communicate effectively with his Singaporean neighbour when using Singlish (Ev) creating a very awkward and embarrassing situation (Ex). This means that immigrants face difficulties in trying to integrate into Singapore’s society. ATQ Comparison criteria Comparison word Evidence Explanation Source B and C disagree (A) in their opinion on the level of effort of immigrants in trying to integrate to Singapore society (CC). This is evident from source B “Foreigners in the professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMET) category whom TODAY spoke to also acknowledged that their social circles comprise predominantly other expatriates.” (Ev) This means that immigrants do not step out of their comfort zone to mingle with Singaporeans to integrate themselves (Ex). On the other hand (CW), Sour ce C shows how despite not mastering the ability to speak fluent Singlish, the immigrant still tries to interact with his Singaporean neighbour to which the neighbour acknowledged that “at least he’s trying” (Ev), ATQ Comparison criteria Comparison word Evidence Explanation

2 which implies that the foreigner is willing to risk embarrassment and make mistakes and they interact and learn about local culture in their efforts to better integrate (Ex). Similarity in Purpose Both sources agree in purpose (A). The purpose of these sources are to convince (P) Singaporeans (A) that immigrants do want to try to integrate to the Singapore’s society but they struggle to do so and face many challenges (M) in hopes that more Sin