GESS_4Exp_Prelim_2020_QPAK

This paper consists of 7 printed pages including the cover page. 1. Write your name, index number and class in the spaces provided on the cover page of the question paper. 2. Section A: Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B: Answer all parts of Question 2. 3. Write all answers on the writing papers provided, with dark blue or black pen. 4. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. 5. You are advised to spend no longer than 80 minutes on Section A. Qn No. For Examiner’s Use Section A 1 35 Section B 2 15 Total 50 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2020 CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies Sec 4 Express Sec 5 Normal (Academic) EExpress 2272/01 & 2273/01 27 August 2020 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Booklet

2 GESS 4EXP/5NA SS PRELIMS 2020 LMJ/PL Section A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 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 answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use yo ur knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. What can you infer about workplace inclusivity in Singapore? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Source B and C. How far does Source B agree with Source C? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Source D. How useful is this source in telling us why persons with disabilities (PWDs) face problems in the workplace? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Source E and F. Having read Source F, how surprising is Source E? Explain your answer. [7] (e) “Lack of inclusivity for persons with disabilities is the biggest concern for workplace inclusion in Singapore.” Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 GESS 4EXP/5NA SS PRELIMS 2020 LMJ/PL Are workplaces in Singapore inclusive? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. In 2019, a poll of employees across 14 countries found that Singapore was the second- worst performing country in terms of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Singapore workers reported workplace bullying at an alarming 24%, one of the highest in the world , and companies surveyed from Singapore did not have high levels of diversity amongst their employees. Since then, the government has pushed for new legislature to combat workplace discrimination, and there are also many companies in Singapore paving the way for greater representation and inclusion of all social groups. However, experts still remain concerned about ho