2019_S4_SS_Prelims_QP

This paper consists of 6 printed pages. Page 1 of 6 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2019 Subject : Humanities (Social Studies) Paper : 2272/01, 2273/01 Level : Secondary 4 Express Date : Tuesday, 20 August 2019 Duration : 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number in the boxes provided on the answer booklet. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. SECTION A Answer all parts of Question 1. SECTION B Answer both parts of Question 2. Write all answers on the answer booklet provided. Please begin your response to each question on a fresh page. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total mark for this paper is 50. NAN HUA HIGH SCHOOL

Nan Hua High School Humanities (Social Studies) Preliminary Examination 2019 2272/01, 2273/01 Page 2 of 6 Section A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Exploring Citizenship and Governance 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 ques tions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions , you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. What is the cartoonist’s attitude towards the rising u se of PMDs in Singapore? Explain your answer, using details of the source. [5] (b) Study Source B. Why do you think th e Director of LTA made this media reply ? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Sources C and D. Do you think the Associate Professor in Source C would agree with the writer in Source D? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Sources E and F. Which of these two sources is more useful as evidence about the rising use of PMDs in Singapore? Explain your answer. [7] (e) ‘The government should be responsible for ensuring public safety with the rising use of PMDs in Singapore.’ Using sources in the case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

Nan Hua High School Humanities (Social Studies) Preliminary Examination 2019 2272/01, 2273/01 Page 3 of 6 How can public safety be safeguarded with the rising use of personal mobility devices in Singapore? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. The popular use of personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as e-scooters in recent years has become a growing menace in Singapore. Users of these PMDs tout the benefits of this mode of transportation as being convenient, environme nt-friendly and cost - effective. As of July 2019, more than 85,000 e -scooters and 13,000 e-bikes have been registered