Maris Stella 2025 SS Prelim Mark Scheme

1 MARKING SCHEME / LORMS 1). To what extent would the immigrant in Source A agree with the view of the United Kingdom government in Source B? Explain your answer. [6] Marker’s Comment: L DESCRIPTORS M L1 False Match ● The immigrant in Source A will not agree with the UK government in Source B because Source A mentions about “discrimination’, but this information is missing in Source B. 1 L2 Agree / Disagree, without support. 2m – 1-sided 3m – 2-sided ● The immigrant in Source A would agree with the UK government in Source B because both say that immigration policy is causing tension in the society. ● The immigrant in Source A will disagree with the UK government in Source B on whether immigrants bring harm or benefits. In Source B, it paints immigration as something that may be harmful to the country. However, in Source A, the immigrants claims that he brings benefits to the host country. Does not agree Agree ● Public perception of immigrants is valid vs invalid. ● Immigrants take away resources vs contribute resources. ● It is important for immigrants to contribute. ● Immigrants should integrate into the local community. ● Tension between immigrants and locals. 2-3 L3 Agree and/or Disagree, with support. 4m – 1-sided 5m – 2-sided ● The immigrant in Source A would agree with the UK government in Source B on how immigration policy is causing tension in the society. In Source B, the UK government states that the previous immigration policy has “serious consequence … on community cohesion.” This shows that community cohesion is threated with the presence of immigrants. Similarly, Source A states that “locals are told that we take their jobs or dilute their culture.” This means that the locals do not like the presence of immigrants. ● The immigrant in Source A will disagree with the UK government in Source B on whether immigrants bring harm or benefits. In Source B, it paints immigration as a cause of strain on jobs, housing, and social cohesion, which is harmful to the country. However, in Source A, the immigrants claims that he brings benefits to the host country. It is stated that he “brings creativity, technical expertise, and fresh perspectives. Immigrants like me pay taxes, support local businesses, and add value through diversity.” 4-5 L4 Disagree, due to stance/intention of author For L4 response, it should have the following key considerations: € ATQ: Disagree € Authorship & position € Intention / Stance Both sources will never agree with each other. Source B is from an official UK government document {author} to justify tighter immigration controls because of public concern over immigration’s impact on jobs, housing, and social cohesion. It is definitely not supportive of open immigration policy because it uses critical and loaded tone such as “the previous government lost control not just the numbers of people arriving, but of the entire immigration system, with serious consequence…” It sounds like the previous immigration policy was a total fai lure and wrecked the entire 6

2 country. On the other hand, Source A is an account from an immigrant {author} who is trying to justify that his/her presence in Canada. He/she talks about how much value-adding has been made to the host country with his/her expertise and is also boosting the economy of Canda via tax contribution and supporting local businesses. By doing so, he/she hopes that the public can be more supportive of open immigration policy. OR Both sources will never agree with each other. Source B is from an official UK government {author} document to justify tighter immigration controls because of public concern over immigration’s impact on jobs, housing, and social cohesion. By doing so, it hopes that the public will align and support the government’s policy to restrict immigrants coming into UK. On the other hand, Source A is an account from an immigrant {author} who is trying to justify that his/her presence in Canada. He/she has value-added to the host country with his/her expertise and is also boosting the economy of Canda via tax contribution and supporting local businesses. By doing so, he/she hopes that the public can be more accepting of immigrants.

3 2). Do you think the cartoonist in Source C supports the United Kingdom’s immigration policy? Explain your answer using evidence from the source. [5] Marker’s Comment: L DESCRIPTORS M L1 Response based on literal interpretation of source ● Supporter, because it ensures locals have a job and they do not need immigrants. 1 L2 Supporter, based on misinterpretation of UK immigration policy - not aware that UK is tightening the policy ● Supporter because immigrants are useful in the work force as there is a shortage of British labour. ● Supporter because it shows that immigrants are important. It is meant as a satire by the cartoonist. 2 L3 Not s supporter, based on valid interpretation of source, content. For L3 response, it should have the following key considerations: € ATQ: Not a supporter € Immigration policy: Restrict foreign workers in care sectors. € Negative impact: Shortage of care worker / quality of care for elderly dropped 3m –ATQ + Either 1 of above 4m –ATQ + Both above, supported ● No, the cartoonist does not support the United Kingdom’s immigration policy. The cartoon shows the negative impact of the policy, such as a shortage of care workers and a drop in the quality of care for the elderly. In the cartoon, a sign reads “Nursing Home,” but the elderly residents are seen cleaning windows, mowing the lawn, and pushing each other in wheelchairs. The caption states, “We employ only British workers. The elderly residents look after themselves while our staff work from home.” [3] ● No, the cartoonist does not support the United Kingdom’s immigration policy. The cartoon criticises the policy of restricting foreign workers in the care sector. This is shown through the sign that reads “Nursing Home” and the caption that states, “We employ only British workers. The elderly residents look after themselves while our staff work from home.” The absence of professional caregivers in the cartoon suggests that foreign workers, who usually fill such roles, are no longer available, and the policy only allows British workers to be employed. [3] ● No, the cartoonist does not support the United Kingdom’s immigration policy. The source shows that the immigration policy restricts the hiring of foreign workers in the care sector. In the cartoon, a sign reads "Nursing Home", but elderly residents are seen doing tasks such as cleaning windows, mowing the lawn, and pushing each other in wheelchairs. The caption states, "We employ only British workers. The elderly residents look after themselves while our staff work from home." This shows the negative consequences of the policy — there is a shortage of care workers, and the quality of care for the elderly has decreased as they are left to manage on their own. The cartoonist is highlighting how this immigration policy has led to serious problems in elderly care. [4] 3-4 L4 Response based on valid interpretation of source, critical tone/sarcasm. No, the cartoonist in Source C does not support the United Kingdom’s immigration policy. The cartoon uses sarcasm to criticise the policy of employing only British workers. It shows a nursing home where elderly residents are seen cleaning windows, using a lawnmower, and pushing each other in wheelchairs, while the staff "work from home." The caption reads, “We employ only British workers. The elderly residents look after themselves while our staff work from home.” This exaggeration highlights the negative c onsequence of a strict immigration policy — a shortage of care workers, leading to the elderly being left to care for themselves. Through this cartoon, the cartoonist is pointing out the impractica