2025 ACJC JC2 Prelim Exam P2 Ans Scheme (vetted)

1 8881 H1 General Paper 2025 Anglo-Chinese Junior College Preliminary Examination Paper 2 Answer Scheme From Passage 1 1. According to the author in the first sentence, why does respecting authority feel unfashionable? [2] From Passage 1 Pt Paraphrased / inferred Marks In a world where independence and rebellion seem sacrosanct the idea of respecting authority feels unfashionable… (lines 1-2) a Respecting authority feels unfashionable because … … going one’s own way / defying authority seems revered / doing as one pleases is so highly valued … Note:  Students only need to paraphrase either ‘independence’ or ‘rebellion’.  Intensity of ‘sacrosanct’ must be captured. 1m … — an antiquated virtue … b … it is seen as outdated / obsolete / backward … 1m … marooned in the collective rush for autonomy. (lines 2-3) c (inferred) … and most people / everyone / the masses are pursuing autonomy instead (and leaving respect for authority behind). Note:  Accept a holistic understanding of ‘collective rush’. Students do not need to capture the speed aspect of ‘rush’.  Accept the lift of ‘rush’. Any 2 points for 2m 1m Question Type: Literal 2. According to the author, why is it important to respect ‘scientific and academic authority’ (lines 18-19)? [2] From Passage 1 Pt Paraphrased / inferred Marks More broadly, engendering respect for authority extends outside the classroom, to acknowledging and respecting scientific and academic authority, building a society founded upon the established knowledge of trusted experts, … (lines 17-20) a It is importa nt to respect scientific and academic authority because it builds a society founded upon verified / well-supported knowledge from authoritative / accredited / credible experts … Note: Students only need to capture either ‘established’ or ‘trusted’. 1m … rather than the capricious whims of ignorant laymen. (line 20) b … as opposed to the arbitrary / fickle beliefs / flights of fancy of those who do not know better / who do not understand the matter. Note: 2-part answer 1m Question Type: Literal 3. Explain the paradox in lines 27-29. [2] From Passage 1 Pt Paraphrased / inferred Marks The binding shackles of authority … (lines 27-28) a On one hand/ While authority severely / harshly / oppressively limits / restrains / constrains what workers can do, Note: Students must capture the intensity of the negative effect. 1m … paradoxically, allows people to confidently take ownership of the work they have been assigned. (lines 28-29) b …on the other hand this / this (these very limits) also permits / enables workers to take charge of / be empowered in their work. Note: To best capture the paradox, students need to use discourse markers to show that the ideas are also/ simultaneously true, even though they appear to be contradictory. 1m Question Type: Use of language / Stylistic device

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