2025 DHS Y6 GP Prelim P2 Insert

CANDIDATE NAME CIVICS GROUP 6C __ __ CENTRE/INDEX NUMBER © DHS 2025 8881/02/Y6/PRELIMINARYEXAMINATION DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 1 YEAR 6 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION GENERAL PAPER 8881/02 Paper 2 03 September 2025 INSERT 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This Insert contains the passages for comprehension. This document consists of 4 printed pages. [Turn over

2 © DHS 2025 8881/02/Y6/PRELIMINARYEXAMINATION Passage 1. An author considers how rudeness can lead to positive outcomes. 1 2 3 4 5 How many times have we seen viral videos of people behaving poorly in public? Today, we observe the ever -worsening decline in civility and lament the mannerisms of the youth. We pine for how we used to give way and open the door for others. However, the truth is that we often want to be rude and enjoy being rude – after all, it frees us from the pains induced by polite restraint. It is both relief and remedy, especially for those who are used to being thumbed down. Finally, the underdogs bark and bite back. However, it is crucial to note that perceptions of rudeness vary across different cultures. For instance, in the United States, people exhibit rudeness because they value self-expression. Consequently, people may admire those who are more direct, seeing it as a sign of strength. Often, the recipient of the hurtful comment is expected to toughen up and not take things personally. In Japan, though, rudeness often stems from a lack of social awareness. As such, people look down on rudeness, as it disrupts group harmony. Hence, the speaker is expected to manage their words carefully to protect relationships and avoid causing offence. Despite the lingering reservations about rudeness in some societies, increasingly, rudeness is seen to help us achieve workplace authority. Several studies have found that people tend to associate rudeness with having the confidence to speak up and lead others. Furthermore, from my experience, when you are rude, people take extra care not to upset you: your subordinates become more sincere in tasks you delegate to them, and your peers thoughtfully pre-empt and commit themselves to avoid unnecessarily eating up your time. Of course, being rude entails having the shrewdness to know when to crack the whip to achieve one’s aims. Unsurprisingly, those who are selectively rude excel in their personal effectiveness and efficiency. They are aware that they should mind t heir behaviour when they are with customers or with people in power. Those who spurn rudeness believe that the desire to be civil is an exercise of morality. Civility entails treating others with respect, tolerance and consideration. B