ADSS SS 2021

This document consists of 6 printed pages.Setter: Mr. Yong Eng Kiat O ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOLPreliminary Examination 2021Secondary Four Express / Secondary Five Normal Academic CANDIDATE NAME: CLASS:/ INDEX NUMBER:HUMANITIESPaper 1 Social Studies2272/01, 2273/012274/1, 2288/123 August 20211 hour 45 minutes0800 - 0945hAdditional Materials: Writing paperREAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRSTWrite your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in.Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid/tape.Answer all the questions.Write your answers on the writing paper provided.At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.For examiner’s use only:Section A/ 35 mSection B/ 15 mTotal/ 50 marks

2 Prelim 4E5N Hum: SS 2021 (2272, 2273, 2274, 2288) /1 Section A (Source-based Case Study)Answer all questions.Living in a Diverse SocietyStudy 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 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.1Study Source A.Why do you think this cartoon was published? Explain your answer. [5] 2 Study Sources B and C.How far would the author of Source B agree with the table in Source C? Explain your answer. [6] 3Study Source D.How useful is this source about the response of the media industry over hate speech? Explain your answer. [7] 4Study Sources E and F.Does Source E make Source F surprising? Explain your answer. [7] 5‘Hate speech should be managed by the government.’Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]What impact do hate speech has on diverse societies?BACKGROUND INFORMATIONRead this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. In diverse societies, there are many opportunities for people of different backgrounds to interact and communicate. Hate speech is a public speech that expresses hate or encourages violence towards a person or group based on something such as race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. In recent years, there has been an increase in the amount of hate speech among countries. In some countries, this has also led to conflicts and attacks on minorities. Some governments have called for tougher laws to control hate speech. However, there are opponents who criticise the practice of limiting hate speech. They argue that these laws restrict the freedom of

3 Prelim 4E5N Hum: SS 2021 (2272, 2273, 2274, 2288) /1 expression. There are also fears