CEDAR Prelim 2025 SS QP

CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 SECONDARY FOUR 1 [Turn Over CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES 2260/01 Paper 1 Social Studies 2261/01 2262/01 25 August 2025 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Booklet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on your question paper and all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer both questions. Before the start of the examination, detach the cover sheet and staple it on top of the writing paper provided. Write all answers in this answer booklet and check that all writing sheets are properly fastened. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 9 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 cover page.

2 [Turn Over SECTION A: Source-Based Case Study Answer all questions. Being Part of a Globalised World 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 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. Do you think the author support s the integration of Artificial Intelligence in our daily lives? Explain your answer using details from the cartoon. [5] 2. Study Sources B and C. How different are the two sources? Explain your answer. [6] 3. Study Source D. How useful is Source D as evidence about the use of Artificial Intelligence in the music industry? 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. ‘The introduction of Artificial Intelligence is beneficial for individuals.' Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 [Turn Over How has Artificial Intelligence (AI) changed the way we live in a globalised world? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a key part of our daily lives, from personalised music suggestions and voice assistants to online shopping algorithms and fraud detection in banks. More than just a helpful tool, AI is also changing the way businesses operate, how people communicate, and how cou ntries interact with one another. In doing so, it is helping to connect economies and spread information faster across borders, making it a powerful force driving globalisation. However, this growing influence also brings challenges. AI can deepen global inequalities, replace jobs through automation, and be used to spread fake n ews. These problems affect people across the world, especially in countries that may not have the resources or laws to manage such rapid change. Read the following sources to help you decide if AI creates more benefits or problems for the world.

4 [Turn Over Source A: An online cartoon, published April 2023.

5 [Turn Over Source B: A 2023 interview with Associate Professor Ben Leong, Director of Singapore’s AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET). He also serves as the Chief Data Officer (Technical) at AI Singapore. The launch of AI chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022 took the world by storm. In the United States, public schools in New York City and Seattle have already banned access to ChatGPT, citing concerns that the tool could negatively affect student learning and encourage plagiarism. On the other hand, teachers in Singapore have started integrating ChatGPT responses into lessons, asking students to evaluate the chatbot’s answers to strengthen their critical thinking and writing skills. While the programme today can provide preliminary inputs and feedback, teachers will still need to review the AI’s responses before it is ready for the students. AI is also being trialled in exam grading. Grading exam scripts is traditionally tedious and prone to human error, as teachers manually tally scores for each question. Today, AICET’s SoftMark programme allows teachers to scan exam scripts, mark them digitally on a tablet, and AI automatically tabulates scores. This saves time and ensures greater accuracy. AICET was established on 18 Dec 2020, by the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) and Ministry of Education (MOE). Source C: Results of a survey by Forbes, a global media company, showing the teachers’ views on the use of AI in schools, published in 2023.

6 [Turn Over Source D: A fan club President ’s comment about MAVE, an AI K -pop group, posted in 2024, on an international music discussion forum. I think MAVE is fantastic, and I would invest if given the chance. I love their music, vision, and how they’ve embraced the virtual space. It’s great that the artists behind MAVE can use their talents and still live normal lives – free from invasive scrutiny, toxic fandoms, and career risks tied to personal relationships. When PSY introduced K-pop globally with Gangnam Style, it wasn’t to break into the West – it just worked because the music was vibrant and original. But today, the industry feels more focused on appearances and one -sided fan relationships than on music. Virtual idols like MAVE could mark a return to what made K -pop great: the music. With fewer personal intrusions, artists can focus on creativity, collaborate freely, and avoid the industry's darker side. That gives me hope that K -pop can evolve for the better, with AI opening new, healthier possibilities for artists and fans alike.

7 [Turn Over Source E: From a speech by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, Mr Tan Kiat How, at DBS “Live Fulfilled” employee carnival in July 2022. The government is taking active steps to help companies, workers, and citizens harness the potential of AI. It is investing in infrastructure and building an ecosystem that supports AI adoption. To assist small businesses, programmes like SMEs Go Digital provide funding to help them adopt advanced digital tools. Cybersecurity is also a key focus, with support offered to both large and small businesses to defend against online threats. Beyond businesses, workers are also being trained to use AI effectively. I believe AI will not replace human workers entirely, as it cannot perform all tasks. For instance, while AI can generate code, it still needs humans to decide what the code should do and ensure its accuracy. Although job roles may change, I am confident that in Singapore, where manpower is limited, there will always be employment opportunities. Source F: An account by Jacky Tan, a freelance marketing consultant-turned- cook in Singapore, shared in 2023. For over 15 years, I help ed mainly small-and-medium-sized businesses raise their profiles through marketing campaigns. But everything changed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Consumers weren’t spending, goods weren’t moving, and marketing quickly dropped to the bottom of everyone’s priori