2025 JPJC JC2 GP Prelim P2 Answer Scheme

1 2025 JC2 GP Prelim P2 Ans Scheme (Post- Moderation) From Passage 1 1.What does ‘crude’ in line 4 suggest about money as a metric of personal worth? [1] From Passage Suggested Answer Money becomes a crude external metric of personal worth, suggesting that those who amass wealth are inherently more valuable. This notion distorts moral values … Meaning A. Money is an inaccurate assessment of an individual / can only provide a rough gauge of an individual’s character Context B.as it implies that the rich are naturally more worthy. A+B=1 2.In paragraph 2, how does the author illustrate that success ‘breeds a cycle where the successful are driven by an insatiable need for more’? (2m) From Passage Suggested Answer High-profile cases like Sam Bankman-Fried exemplify how even the most successful The author uses the example of prominent/highly accomplished/extremely wealthy people* A. who would commit morally wrong acts/ break the law to get richer. *Note: The technique should be present in the answer for A. Can push ethical boundaries, Driven by the endless desire for more. B. They are trapped in a never-ending pursuit of greater success.

2 3.In paragraph 3, give three human contradictions that ‘success exacerbates’ (line 16). [3] From Passage Suggested Answer Success exacerbates … our desires to both fit in and stand out. A. While the pursuit of success intensifies people’s need to belong, it simultaneously enhances their wish to be unique. While success might bring admiration, it is closely trailed by envy and resentment B. Success may earn praise, but it also breeds jealousy and bitterness. notable achievements can lead to a lonely existence, marked by social avoidance and personal disconnect. or (From eg) Global success…. vs social isolation C. Success leads to fame/recognition but it also brings about social withdrawal. Despite her substantial material success and positive impact on literacy, Rowling's fame also attracted intense public scrutiny and personal criticism. D. Success leads to honour/prestige/being well-known but also leads to censure/reprove. any 3 = 3m 4.In paragraph 4, how is the liberty promised by success often ‘illusory’ (line 27)? [2] From Passage Suggested Answer High achievers might escape menial jobs or impoverished living conditions, but they are frequently trapped in a cycle of unending responsibilities. A. Very successful people might be free from boring/laborious work/living in poor environments but they still have no freedom as they end up getting caught up in unceasing work duties. Top executives may have financial security yet lack the freedom to enjoy personal time or pursue interests outside work. B. Successful people may enjoy income stability to enable them to engage in their own pastime but in reality they have limited time for themselves or to engage in activities beyond their professional duties. *Not necessary to paraphrase “fina