2024 ACSI Prelim_Question Paper (with Marking Scheme)

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024 YEAR FOUR (EXPRESS) HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies (2260/01, 2261/01, 2262/01) Thursday 1 August 1 h 45 min INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Section A is COMPULSORY. You must answer all parts of Question 1. Answer BOTH parts of Question 2 from Section B. Write your answer on the writing paper provided. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This question paper consists of 7 printed pages. [Turn over

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Living in a Diverse Society Study the Background Information and the sources carefully and answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources 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 learn from the source? Explain your answer, using details of the cartoon. [5] 2 Study Sources B and C. Does Source C make Source B surprising about employing older workers? Explain your answer. [7] 3 Study Sources D and E. How similar are these two sources regarding support provided for the ageing workforce? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Source F. Does the source prove that it is challenging for older workers to find employment? Explain your answer. [6] 5 ‘The future of our ageing workforce looks optimistic.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 Is there any support for ageing workforce? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Globally, 150 million jobs will shift to workers over the age of 55 by the next decade, necessitating better integration and programmes. Organizations should acknowledge these changes to the workforce by retaining and recruiting for age, reskilling older workers, and respecting their unique strengths . Older workers around the world are also likely to constitute a greater part of the workforce because people are healthier and living longer . In 2023, Singapore citizens aged 65 and above made up almost one-fifth of the population, up by more than 11 per cent from a decade ago. By 2030, almost 1 in 4 Singaporeans will be over 65. Ageing employees are knowledgeable and have commendable work ethic but there may be other things to consider like their health issues or level of digital skills. Managing an ageing workforce might come with its challenges - governments, employers, individuals and other relevant stakeholders might need to work together to achieve a long -te