MFSS 2024 SS WA2 4EXP (MS)

4E5NA Prelim Exam 2024 SBCS Mark Scheme Section A Q1 Study Source A. Why do you think this cartoon was published? Explain your answer using details of the source. 6 Level Descriptor Mark L1 Description of the source OR Answers based on provenance/misinterpretation of source. For example, this cartoon was published to depict a fashionable woman in the foreground carrying shopping bags with fast-fashion labels like H&M, standing in front of a landfill. 1 L2 Answers based on a consideration of a wider context e.g. The cartoon was published to show the negative impact that the fast fashion industry is having. The fast fashion industry is also considered a major polluter of water at all stages of production, from the dyeing process (which releases a cocktail of toxic chemicals) to the washing of clothes (which releases microplastics) 2 L3 Answers based on a valid message or aim without impact on the audience Cap at L3/3 for answers without support. e.g The cartoon was published to convince the audience that the fast fashion industry has a negative impact on the environment. ( Message aligned to the issue. ) Evidence from Source A shows a cartoon featuring a fashionable woman in the foreground carrying bags with fast fashion labels like H&M. However, in the background, there is a landfill. (Content from Source A) Therefore, this cartoon was published to draw the general public’s attention (Audience) to how the fast fashion industry drives high levels of consumption, encouraging consumers to throw their garments away and thereby contributing to the growing amount of waste in landfills . (Explanation) 3-4 L4 Answers based on the message with an impact on the audience Award the higher mark in the level for more developed answers or answers with consideration of context. e.g. The cartoon was published to highlight (purpose) the fact that the fast fashion industry is causing negative environmental impacts due to the amount of pollution and waste it is discarding. (MSG) The cartoon shows a well-dressed woman carrying bags but standing in front of a landfill. (Content from Source A). The cartoon shows that the majority of garments produced by the fashion industry are thrown away. Thus, the cartoonist wanted to pressure the fashion industry (Audience) to start rethinking its production methods and consider environmentally friendly methods instead (Outcome). OR The cartoonist wants to pressure fast fashion consumers (Audience) to stop supporting these fast fashion companies so that they will reduce the environmental impacts that they have. (Outcome) The cartoon was probably published because lately, “the fast fashion industry is also considered a major polluter of water at all stages of production, from the dyeing process (which releases a cocktail of toxic chemicals) to the washing of clothes (which releases microplastics)”. Thus, the need to target consumers plays a part in managing the damage being done to the environment. (Context) Acceptable answers include Verb – highlight/draw attention Audience – consumers who buy fast fashion/ fashion industry Outcome – produce fast fashion in a more sustainable way 5-6

2 2 How far would the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Source B agree with the writer in Source C? Explain your answer. [7] L1 Agreement or Disagreement based on provenance, source type, topic/false matching e.g. They are both about workers in developing countries. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Source B would agree with the writer in Source C because both refer to the collapse of Rana Plaza. (Based on topic) L1/2 – Incomplete provenance: The response discusses the purpose but does not address the outcomes. False matching/incomplete matching For example, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Source B would not agree with the writer in Source C because the Prime Minister said that Bangladesh is now a place with good conditions for investment, but the writer in Source C did not say so. 1m L2 Agree OR disagree based on source content, supported. (must be a valid match) Award 3m for similarity and difference. SIMILARITY e.g. Both would agree that there are problems in the garment industry . (Comp Statement) In Source B, the Prime Minister acknowledged that her nation's garment industry has problems." The writer in Source C identifies these problems, such as the "absence of basic workplace health and safety standards." (Content from Source B and Source C) Thus, the Prime Minister in Source B would agree with the writer in Source C that there are problems in the garment industry in Bangladesh. DIFFERENCE e.g. They would not agree in terms of whether anyone has taken responsibility for the harm done. (Common criterion) The Prime Minister in Source B would not completely agree with the writer in Source C because Source B states that Bangladesh has taken responsibility for the deaths of the workers, whereas Source C claims that no one wants to take responsibility. (Comp Statement) In Source B, the Prime Minister acknowledged that there are some problems but stated that a committee has been formed to ensure the safety of buildings and workers. This suggests that she has taken responsibility for improving worker safety. However, in Source C, the writer claims that people continue to argue over who is responsible for the deaths of these workers, and that no one wants to take responsibility for their safety. (Content from Source B and Source C) Thus, Source B would not fully agree with Source C, as the Prime Minister believes she is already taking action to ensure the safety of the workers, whereas Source C argues that no one is taking responsibility. (Reason why Source B would not agree with Source C. Must be a valid match.) ALSO ACCEPT: 1. Disagree on whether anything has been done to ensure safety after the collapse. (This is similar to the idea of claiming responsibility.) 2. Disagree in terms of their attitude towards the severity of the problem — Source B takes it lightly, while Source C presents it as a very serious issue. DO NOT ACCEPT: 2-3m

3 1. They disagree on whether there are safety measures to ensure the safety of Bangladeshi workers. (This shows a lack of understanding of the broader message of the sources.) 2. Agree that Bangladesh is a good place for investment. (This is different from saying Bangladesh is attractive to foreign investors.) 3. Agree that the economy is flourishing. (This is not stated in Source B.) L3 Agreement AND Disagreement in content Award an additional mark for better support. 4-5m L4 greement AND Disagreement in Purpose Award an additional mark for better support. They don’t agree largely since they have different motives/ intentions. This is because the main purpose of Source B is to convince (Purpose verb) foreign investors (Audience) that Bangladesh is a good place for investm