2024 SNGS Prelim Question Paper (with Marking Scheme)

Name: _________________________ ( ) Class: _____________ PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ORDINARY LEVEL HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies 2260/1, 2261/1, 2262/1,2263/1 20 August 2024 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, register number, and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer both questions. Write all answers on writing paper. You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers. At the end of the assessment, fasten all your work securely together. Hand in Section A and Section B separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 50. This document consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page. [Turn Over

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Being Part of a Globalised World 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 you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 Study Source A. What is the message of the source? Explain your answer using details from the cartoon. [5] 2 Study Sources B and C. Does the cartoonist in Source B agree with the website in Source C? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Source D How useful is this source as evidence on the value of the Olympic Games? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Sources E and F. Does Source E make Source F surprising? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Countries should host the Olympic Games.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would support this statement. [10]

3 Why do nations host the Olympic Games? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer the questions. Countries host the Olympic Games to showcase their cultural identity and athletic prowess on a global stage, boosting national pride and international prestige. It serves as an opportunity to stimulate economic growth through tourism and infrastructure development, leaving a legacy of improved facilities and urban renewal. The Games also foster diplomatic ties and promote global understanding through sportsmanship and cultural exchange, reinforcing a sense of unity and cooperation among nations. There are also challenges. Expenditure often surpass es budgets, leadin