Maris Stella 2025 SS Prelim Qn Paper

1 Class Index Number Name MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SECONDARY FOUR HUMANITIES Paper 1: Social Studies 2260/01, 2261/01, 2262/01, 2263/01 Additional Materials: 21 August 2025 Answer Booklets 1 hour 45 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your class, index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Section A Answer all questions in the answer booklet (Section A). Section B Answer both questions in the answer booklet (Section B). At the end of the examination, hand in the following: ● Answer booklet for Section A. ● Answer booklet for Section B. ● Question paper. 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. For Examiner’s Use This document consists of 6 printed pages inclusive of the cover page. 50

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Section A is compulsory for all candidates. 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 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 Sources A and B. 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] 2 Study Source C. Do you think the cartoonist in Source C supports the United Kingdom’s immigration policy? Explain your answer using evidence from the source. [5] 3 Study Source D. How useful is this source in the discussion on immigration? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Sources E and F. How far does the account in Source E make you surprised by the statement in Source F? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Immigrants bring benefits.’ Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 How are we responding to immigration? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. Immigration is a hot -button issue that brings both opportunities and challenges to countries. Some countries welcome immigrants to support population growth, address labour shortages, and enrich cultural diversity. For example, Singapore’s immigration poli cy attracts global talent to sustain economic growth and address the ageing population, while maintaining social stability through careful selection and integration measures. In some countries, rising immigration has sparked anti -foreigner sentiments. During times of economic uncertainty, locals may feel that immigrants take away jobs, depress wages, or strain hous