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 Singaporeans start to be more open (F) and accepting (A) in making friends with them. ATQ Comparison criteria Comparison word Evidence Explanation 3). How useful is Source D as evidence about the efforts of the government to help foreigners integrate into Singapore? Explain your answer. [7] Suggested Answer Note: 0m if you used reliable / prove / believe / support Success Criteria Source D is useful (A) as Source F supports it, making it reliable (LOR). Both (CW) sources tell us that the government has put in effort into helping foreigners integrate better into Singapore (CC). Source D states “The Singapore citizenship journey fosters integration by requiring foreigners to understand the nation's values, history, and societal norms through courses and tests. This process encourages cultural assimilation.” (Ev) The government has made it compulsory for foreigners applying to Singapore citizenship to pass tests about our values, history and social norms, thereby helping them to understand and fit into our culture (Ex). Similarly (CW), Source F says that “the National Integration Council (NIC) which consists of Ministers and members of the public… work closely with partners in the community, schools and workplaces to help newcomers appreciate Singapore's unique multicultural context, norms and build ties with the local community.” (Ev) Which implies that efforts are made in the community , schools and workplaces (where newcomers and locals work together) to integrate foreigners into Singapore society (Ex). ATQ + LOR Comparison criteria Comparison word Evidence Source D is less useful (A) as Source E refutes it, making Source D less reliable (LOR). In contrast (CW) to Source D, Source E says that the government has not planned integration of foreigners ATQ + LOR Comparison criteria

3 properly (CC). Source E says “In what I call the lost decade before the 2011 general election, the population grew much faster than the infrastructure to support it. Many Singaporeans suffered. Our trains got overcrowded, our property prices skyrocketed, o ur hospitals became overcrowded and we faced competition for jobs and school places.” (Ev) This implies that the government had not planned for enough facilities and infrastructure to support the integration of foreigners when they come to Singapore, makin g life more difficult for everyone accessing the same limited resources (Ex). Comparison word Evidence Possible highest level (explained provenance): As a government-linked newspaper (WHO), the Straits Times is less reliable, hence less useful as evidence about the government’s efforts to integrate foreigners into SIngapore society. For it to talk about the positive impact of their integration policy (W HAT) is to be expected (Ex). Coming just before the 2015 general election (WHEN), it is natural that the government would want to reassure Singaporeans that it would be doing the right thing so that Singaporeans would vote for the government (WHY). Hence, the timing (before election) and the fact that it is government linked makes it far more likely that they would want to emphasise messages that favour rather than are critical of the government, making it one sided and hence less unreliable (Ex). ATQ Explained provenance / purpose -Who -What -When -Why + Explanation 4) After reading Source E, are you surprised by Source F? Explain your answer. [7] Suggested Answer Success Criteria Must compare given sources! After reading Source E, I am not surprised by Source F (A) because they are similar in saying that the government plays an important role in integrating foreigners into Singapore (CC). Source E says that “Did they explain why the Ministry in charge of gran ting permits to foreigners did not plan with the Ministries in charge of building infrastructure?” (Ev) which implies that government ministries are expected to work together as we accept foreigners to ensure that the infrastructure needed to support the i ncrease in population will be provided for (Ex). Similarly (CW), Source F states that “The National Integration Council (NIC) which consists of Ministers and members of the public promotes integration through a whole -of- society effort,” (Ev) which implies that the government plays an essential role in partnering the rest of society in helping integrate foreigners into Singapore (Ex). ATQ + LOR Comparison criteria Comparison word Evidence Explanation

4 After reading Source E, I am surprised by Source F (A) because they disagree on the effectiveness of the government’s efforts in integrating foreigners (CC). Source E says that “Did the PAP admit these mistakes squarely? Did they explain in detail how such a massive failure of planning could happen? Did they explain why the Ministry in charge of granting permits to foreigners did not plan with the Ministries in