CAT HIGH Prelim 2025 SS QP+MS

[Turn over Name: Index Number: Class: CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Preliminary Examination Secondary 4 (O-Level Programme) Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) Humanities (Social Studies, History) Humanities (Social Studies, Literature) Social Studies 2260/01 2261/01 2262/01 Additional Materials: Answer Booklet 25 August 2025 1 hr 45 mins READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE ON THE MARGINS. Answer all questions. Write all answers on the Answer Booklet provided. For examiner’s use only: Section A / 35 m Section B / 15 m Total / 50 marks At the end of the examination, fasten your work securely. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 8 printed pages.

2 ©CHS2025 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. Living in a Diverse Society Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you to answer the questions, in addition to those sources, which you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 Study Source A. What is the message of the cartoonist? Explain your answer. [5] 2 Study Sources B and C. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [6] 3 Study Source D. How useful is this source in the discussion of digital divide? Explain your answer. [7] 4 Study Sources E and F. Having read Source E, are you surprised by Source F? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘Government action is the best way to narrow the digital divide.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 ©CHS2025 [Turn over What are the challenges of the digital divide? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals, communities, or regions that have access to modern information and communication technologies —such as the internet, computers, and digital skills—and those that do not. The digital divide remains a significant challenge across both developed and developing nations, with disparities in access, skills, and usage affecting social inclusion and economic opportunities. Marginalised groups—such as the elderly and low -income households—remain most affected. For the elderly, challeng