2024 S3 EOY Paper MGS Question Paper

Class Index Number Name : __________________________________________ This document consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page. METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL Founded in 1887 END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2024 Secondary 3 HUMANITIES (Social Studies) Paper 1 Friday 2260/2261/2262/01 16 August 2024 1 hour 45 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this examination paper until instructed to do so. Write your class, index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use highlighters, paper clips, glue or correction fluid on your answers. Answers for Section A and B will be collected SEPARATELY. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer both questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question.

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Living in a Diverse Society 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 is the message of this source? Explain your answer. [6 ] 2 Study Source B. Why do you think this poster was published? Explain your answer. [7 ] 3 Study Sources C and D. How similar are these two sources? Explain your answer. [7 ] 4 Study Source E. How reliable is this source in telling me that Singapore embraces diversity? Explain your answer. [7 ] 5 ‘Only the government should be responsible for encouraging inclusivity in Singapore.’ Using the sources in the case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [8 ]

3 How inclusive is Singapore? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Inclusivity has been an important buzzword in Singapore for the past two decades. The Singapore story has always been about enabling every citizen to develop their potential to the fullest, and ensuring everyone can see progress in their lives. Through the ‘Forward Singapore’ conversations which took place during the COVID -19 pandemic, 16,900 Singaporeans from different backgrounds and experiences shared their views on how they envision Singapore’s society to be one that has opportunities for all , no matter where they start off and where everyone can chart their own path to live a fulfilling and dignified life. The pandemic has shed light on the need to do more and protect vulnerable groups such as the seniors in our increasingly ageing population , our migrant workers and persons with disabilities and special needs. Study the following sources to find out whether Singapore is