Beatty 2024 Prelims 4E SS Question Paper (with Marking Scheme)

BEATTY SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS CANDIDATE NAME CLASS REGISTER NUMBER HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies 2260/01, 2261/01 16 August 2024 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so. Write your name, class and index number in the spaces provided above and on all writing papers you use. Answer all questions from Sections A and B. Start Question 5 from Section A on a fresh sheet of paper. Start Section B on a fresh sheet of paper. You are required to hand in your answers for Questions 1 – 4 (Section A), Question 5 (Section A) and Section B separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question. This document consists of 6 printed pages and 2 blank pages. [Turn over

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Living in a Diverse Society Study the Background I nformation 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 is the message of this source? Explain your answer using details from the source. [5] 2 Study Sources B and C. How similar are these two sources? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Sources D and E. Does Source D make Source E surprising? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Source F. How useful is this source as evidence about immigrants’ experiences in host countries? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Host countries are welcoming towards immigrants.’ Using the sources in this case study, e xplain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 How challenging is it for immigrants to settle down in host countries? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Immigration significantly impacts host countries through various interconnected factors. Primarily, immigrants play an important role in the economy by addressing labour shortages in various sectors such as healthcare and technology. Their presence not only sustains productivity but also stimulates economic growth and fosters entrepreneurship. Additionally, demographic changes such as ageing populations worsen workforce shortages, making immigrants essential for maintaining a productive labour force and supporting social systems. Beyond economic contributions, their cultural diversity enriches societies . Nevertheless, there are challenges brought about by immigration including issues like social cohesion and competition for resources. Study the following so