Marsiling Sec 2024 Prelims Social Studies (with LORMS)

Marsiling Secondary School G.C.E ‘O’ Level Preliminary Examination 2024 Subject: Humanities Social Studies (2260/1, 2261/1, 2262/1) Level / course: 4 Express Date: 15 August 2024 Duration: 1 hr 45 mins Name: ________________________________ Index No: ______ Class: _____________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Writing papers will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If needed, please ask the invigilator for additional writing papers. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer both questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. You should not spend too much time on any one question. For Examiner’s Use Section A Section B Total Setters: Ms Sylvia Ho This question paper consists of 8 pages, including the cover page. 35 15 50

2 Section A (Source-Based Case Study) Answer all questions. Exploring Citizenship and Governance 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 topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (1) Study Source A. What is the attitude of the author towards the government’s management of sports facilities in Singapore? Explain your answer. [5] (2) Study Source B. Why was the source published? Explain your answer. [6] (3) Study Sources C and D. After reading Source C, are you surprised by Source D? Explain your answer. [7] (4) Study Source E. How useful is Source E as evidence about Singapore’s progress to achieve sporting success? Explain your answer. [7] (5) “Singapore is heading in the right direction to achieve sporting success.” Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 What can be done to help Singapore achieve sporting success? BACKGROUND INFORMATION A strong sporting culture contributes to Singapore by fostering national pride and cohesion and creating a healthier society. The Singapore government's efforts to develop and support national sporting athletes in preparing for national representation and *major games have sparked considerable debate. With investments in modern facilities, structured training programs, and financial incentives, the government aims to boost the success of high-performance national sports teams and athletes. However, critics argue that despite these initiatives, more needs to be done to enhance athlete support, such as increasing funding, and improving athlete development pathways from community and school levels. Read the following sources to find out more about what can be done to help Singapore achieve sporting success. *Major games refer to high-profile multi-sport competitions such as South-East Asian (SEA) Games, Asian Games, and Olympics. Source A: An opinion article published by a member of an opposition party in Singapore, 2023. Barely three years ago, the Ministry of Culture, Communications and Youth (MCCY) and Football Association Singapore (FAS) declared a national project, “Goal 2034”, an ambition for Singapore’s Football Team to qualify for the 2034 World Cup. Charging $30 to $50 per hour for the booking of this public community facility? How is restricting the accessibility and development of grassroots soccer, especially amongst youths, helpful to the attainment of Goal 2034?

4 Source B: An article published on *Singapore Sports School’s website, 2021. Sports School Alumni and Student-Athletes Shine at Tokyo 2020! From thrilling showdowns to sailing their way into the medal race, Singapore Sports School’s eight present and past student -athletes showed their grit in their first ever Olympic appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games held from 23 July to 8 August. *Singapore Sports School is a specialised independent school in Singapore under the purview of MCCY that offers an integrated sports and academic programme to high potential youth athletes in the secondary and post-secondary levels. Source C: An excerpt from a speech made by Max Le Blond, the uncle of *Joseph Schooling*, 2021. Joseph’s travel to study overseas to nurture his Olympic dreams since he was 13 was not paid for by the Singapore government. His fees at a very expensive school in Florida, USA, were paid for by his parents. This particular school was chosen because it specialised in combining academic and sporting excellence in swimming. His accommodation, his specialist coaches, and his trips to various competitions were also paid for by his parents. There was no or minimal “state money” for many years. After high school, it was also the University of Texas who offered him a scholarship to continue both his studies and pursuit to be a future Olympic medalist. Government funding only came in very late, when Joseph had already made a name for himself internationally at the highest levels. *Joseph Schooling (born 1995) is a retired Singapore National Swimmer whose achievements include a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 32 gold medals across different editions of Asian Games and SEA Games.

5 Source D: Adapted from Sport Singapore’s (SportSG) website, last updated 2023. SportSG is the governing body for sports-related matters in Singapore. The High Performance Sport System aims to provide the best support to Team SG athletes so that they can fulfil their sporting aspirations and to inspire the Singapore Spirit. Under the Sports Excellence (spex) system, enrolled Team SG athletes have basic access to benefits such as competition funding and sports medicine services. Opportunities such as spexScholarship, spexPotential, and spexGlow are also offered for high potential athletes. Under these schemes, financial support such as monthly allowance and competition funding is given to prepare athletes to train full-time and excel at the major games. While the intent is to contribute to the additional costs of meeting the demands of international athlete, it is unlikely to meet all costs involved and is not intended to do so. Source E: Adapted from a speech made by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, 2021. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) is the ministry overlooking SportSG. The Government invests about $70 million annually into the High Performance Sport system for our national athletes. I will also re -affirm the government’s commitment to support Singaporeans at every level from grassroots participation to the highest point of elite sporting achievement. We will continue to work with our sports stakeholders such as schools, the various National Sports Associations, and ActiveSG to support and enhance sports in Singapore. Allow me to also speak about disability sports and its significance and value to society. Sport can help to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with disability. We have stepped up support and funding of the entire disability sports ecosystem. T his includes the building of inclusive facilities and increasing the number of coaches and volunteers who are trained to support disability sports.

6 Source F: Adapted from an online petition titled “Save Turf City”, with comments gathered from 2019 to 2023. “If Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) really takes back the land for residential development by 2024, rugby will be in trouble. The 2000 members of the various junior rugby clubs will not have a place to train and