Collated Schools’ 2010 Sec 4 Exp/5 NA Social StudiesPrelim papers

Theme /
School / 1. Understanding Governance / 2. Conflict & Harmony in Multi-ethnic Societies / 3. Managing International Relations / 4. Sustaining Economic Development / 5. Facing Challenges & Change
1 2008 GCE ‘O’ level exam / a) How far is the control of traffic flow in Singapore achieved by the Park & Ride Scheme? EYA.
b) Here are 3 guiding principles of governance:
- ‘Leadership is key’
- ‘Anticipate change & stay relevant’
- ‘Reward for work & work for reward’
Is any one of these more important than the others? EYA / a)How far was the Sinhalese-Tamil conflict due to British colonial rule over Sri Lanka?
b)Here are 3 causes of the conflict in NI:
-divided loyalties
-lack of voting rights
-unequal employment opportunities
Was any one of these more important than the others? EYA. / a)How far was the issue of oil production responsible for the worsening relationship bwt Iraq & Kuwait? EYA.
b)Here are 3 results of Operation Desert Storm:
-destruction of Iraqi military forces
-political instability in Iraq
-environmental damage
Was any one of these more significant than the others? EYA / SBQ: Can Singapore attract & retain the talent it needs to ensure its continuing economic development?
2. 2009 GCE ‘O’ level exam / (a) How far do you agree that the main factor in creating social harmony in Singapore has been public housing policy? Explain your answer.
(b) Which has posed the greater problem for Singapore in ensuring social harmony- racial differences or religious differences? Explain your answer. / SBQ: Why did Saddam Hussein invade Kuwait in August 1990?
(a) How far do you agree that the main reason for Al-Qaeda’s continued ability to resist attempts to crush it has been the links it has with other terrorist groups? Explain your answer.
(b) Which is the greater threat posed to the world by transnational terrorism – its economic or its social impact? Explain your answer. / (a) How far do you agree that the main cause of globalisation has been improvements in communications? Explain your answer.
(b) Which is the more effective strategy for Singapore to remain competitive in a globaliseed world – diversifying its economy or managing its resources efficiently? Explain your answer.
3. Anglo-Chinese School
(Barker Road) / a. To what extent is having honest and capable leaders the most important guiding principle of Singapore’s Governance? Explain your answer.
b. How far do you agree an ageing population was a more serious consequence than the lack of able-bodied men defending the nation as a result of the declining birth rate Singapore faced in the 1980s? Explain your answer. / a. To what extent is developing common space the best way in managing ethnic diversity? Explain your answer.
b. How far do you agree that external threats poses a bigger challenge to a multi-ethnic society than managing perceptions of different religious groups? Explain your answer. / a. To what extent was the dispute over the Rumaila oilfield the most important factor that worsened the Iraq-Kuwait relationship? Explain your answer
b. How far do you agree Iraq suffered a worse impact of the Iraq-Kuwait conflict than Kuwait? Explain your answer
SBCS : Did North Korea sink South Korea warship ‘Cheonan’?
ANG MO KIO SECONDARY SCHOOL / (a)How effective is self-reliance as the main measure to keep healthcare affordable for Singaporeans? Explain your answer.
b. Here are three strategies to promote population growth in Singapore:
Baby bonus incentives
Pro-family measures
Attracting foreign talent
Which is the most effective strategy? Explain your answer. / (a) How effective is Singapore’s Citizens Armed Force as the most importantdeterrence against military threats? Explain your answer.[12m]
(b)Here are three ways by which Singapore conducts her diplomatic relations with others to maintain peace and security:
Bilateral Relations
Regional Relations
International Relations
Which is the most effective way? Explain your answer. [13m] / SBCS: Issue: The impact of globalisation / (a) How important was the development and expansion of its maritime trade the main reason for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer.[12m]
(b) Here are three challenges that the decline of Venice:
Maritime competition
Incapable leadership
Social challenges
Which one contributed most to the decline? Explain your answer.
ANGLICAN HIGH SCHOOL / a. ‘The failure of means-testing in Singapore healthcare is inevitable because of the country’s ageing population.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer.
b. Here are 3 ways of controlling government spending on healthcare in Singapore:
- Medisave
- healthy lifestyle campaign
- community hospitals
Was any one of these more important than the others? Explain your answer. / a. ‘The defeat of the Tamil Tigers was inevitable because of their heavy use of terrorist methods to secure power in Sri Lanka.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer.
b. Here are three consequences of the Protestants and the Catholic conflict in Northern Ireland:
- loss of investments to the country
- segregation between the Protestants and the Catholic
- loss of lives
Was any one of these more serious than the others? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Issue: Does Iran Have the Right to Own Nuclear Weapons? / a. ‘The downfall of Venice was inevitable because of its dependence on foreign talents.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer.
b. Here are three factors that contributed to the rise of Venice from the 9th to the 15th centuries:
-strategic geographical location
-practical economic strategies
-far-sighted Doges
Was any one of these more significant than the others? Explain your answer.
BALESTIER HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL / a. How far is pro-family policy the most effective way of solving the manpower shortage in Singapore? Explain your answer.
b. For Singapore, the more crucial guiding principle for governance is ‘Leadership is Key’ rather than “Reward for Work and Work for Reward’. Do you agree? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Was North Korea responsible for the sinking of ROKs Cheonan? / a. How far is Total Defence the most effective way to ensure peace and security for Singapore? Explain your answer.
b. The competition for natural resources rather than ideological difference is the more serious cause of conflicts among countries. Do you agree? Explain your answer. / a. How far were the reforms in the government the most important factor for the rise of Venice from the 9th century? Explain your answer.
b. The decline of Venice was contributed more by the discovery of the new sea routes to the East in the 15th century rather than the corruption of the Venetian government. Do you agree? Explain your reason.
BEATTY SECONDARY SCHOOL / SBCS: How serious is an ageing population for Singapore?
(a) To what extent is the effectiveness of Singapore’s healthcare policies dependant on the government? Explain your answer. (12)
(b) “The National Health Service has been a blessing for the British.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13) / (a) To what extent are territorial claims a reason for conflict among countries? Explain your answer. (12)
(b) “Singapore’s friendship with other countries is sufficient to ensure her national security.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13) / (a)To what extent was the rise of Venice from the 9th century due to her trade monopoly? Explain your answer.(12)
(b)“Venice’s decline from the 15th century was inevitable.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (13)
BEDOK SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL / a. How far is the family the most important way to ensure Singaporeans are taken care of in old age? Explain your answer.
b. Here are the measures adopted by the Singapore government to manage healthcare since the 1980s:
- Encourage self-reliance
- Working with organisations
- Maintaining healthcare at an affordable level
Which of these was the most effective measure to manage healthcare? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Who was responsible for the Korean War?
a. How far is Total Defence most vital in preventing and protecting Singapore from external threats in today’s context? Explain your answer.
b. Here are the three aims of ASEAN:
- Promote economic development in the region
- Protect the peace and stability of the region
- Provide opportunities for member countries to discuss and resolve difference peacefully
Which of these has met with the most success? Explain your answer. / a. How far was the control of the trade routes to the East the most important reason for the rise of Venice? Explain your answer.
b. Here are three reasons which caused the decline of Venice:
-Weakening of the government
-Rise of other maritime powers
-Foreign threats
Which of these was the most critical reason that led to the decline of Venice?
BEDOK VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL / a. ‘The government ensures that healthcare remains affordable in Singapore.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer.
b. ‘Increasing efficiency is a more important strategy in meeting the health needs of the British people than providing quality service.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Was the invasion of Iraq in 2003 justifiable?
a. ‘Conflicts among countries occur due to competition over natural resources.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
b. ‘Diplomacy is more significant strategy in maintaining the national security of Singapore than deterrence.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. / a. ‘The fall of Venice was due to its maritime competition.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
b. ‘Political factors are the more significant in its contribution to the development of Venice than economic factors.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer.
BENDEMEER SECONDARY SCHOOL / a. How far is the pursuit of career advancement responsible for a potentially ageing population in Singapore? Explain your answer.
b. “The aged are an asset rather than a burden to society.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. / a. How far was the implementation of the Ceylon Citizen Act of 1948 an important reason for the cause of conflict in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer.
b. “The Irish Republican Army is more of a hindrance than a help to the Catholic cause in Northern Ireland.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Issue: Is globalisation beneficial to society? / a. How far did trade rivals destroy Venice’s trade? Explain your answer.
b. “Venice’s political system was more a help than a hindrance.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
BALESTIER HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL / a. How far is pro-family policy the most effective way of solving the manpower shortage in Singapore? Explain your answer.
b. For Singapore, the more crucial guiding principle for governance is ‘Leadership is Key’ rather than “Reward for Work and Work for Reward’. Do you agree? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Was North Korea responsible for the sinking of ROKs Cheonan?
a. How far is Total Defence the most effective way to ensure peace and security for Singapore? Explain your answer.
b. The competition for natural resources rather than ideological difference is the more serious cause of conflicts among countries. Do you agree? Explain your answer. / a. How far were the reforms in the government the most important factor for the rise of Venice from the 9th century? Explain your answer.
b. The decline of Venice was contributed more by the discovery of the new sea routes to the East in the 15th century rather than the corruption of the Venetian government. Do you agree? Explain your reason.
BEDOK TOWN SEC / (a)Is increasing efficiency a more effective measure in managing the demands of the National Health Service in Britain than managing government spending? Explain your answer. [12]
(b) “Government subsidies is the most successful strategy in managing healthcare in Singapore.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [13] / (a) Is conflict over territory a more damaging cause in worsening the relations among countries than conflict over ideology? Explain your answer. [12]
(b) “The United Nations (UN) is successful in promoting world peace.”How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [13] / SBCS: Does globalisation help or hinder countries’ development? / (a) Is capable leadership a more important reason for the rise of Venice between the 9th and 15th centuries than trade developments and expansion? Explain your answer. [12]
(b) “The discovery of a new sea route to the East is the main cause for the decline of Venice.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. 13]
BISHAN PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL / a) How far is the role of the government important in the provision of healthcare in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]
(b) Which is a more significant impact of the aged in Singapore?
Assets to society
Problems to society
Explain your answer. [13] / How far was the military impact on Iraq a serious consequence of the Gulf War in 1991? Explain your answer. [12]
(b) Which is a more effective way to maintain Singapore’s security?
Diplomacy
Deterrence
Explain your answer.[13] / SBCS: Does globalisation bring with it more problems than benefits? / (a)How far was the industrial development in Venice an important factor for its success? Explain your answer. [12]
(b)Which is a more difficult challenge for Venice to handle?
Internal challenges
External challenges
Explain your answer. [13]
BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL / SBCS: How far did economic success contribute to the low birth rate in Singapore?
(a) To what extent are government policies effective in keeping healthcare costs affordable in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]
(b)Here are three strategies which Britain uses to manage National Health Service:
increasing efficiency
providing quality service
managing government expenditure.
Which of these is more successful than the others? Explain your answer. [13] / (a)To what extent is establishing relations with other countries important in ensuring peace and security in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]
(b) Here are three issues which can trigger the outbreak of conflict among countries:
territorial disputes
ideological differences
scarcity of resources.
Which of these is more responsible than the others? Explain your answer. [13] / (a)To what extent were external events responsible for the decline of Venice? Explain your answer. [12]
(b)Here are three qualities Venetians possess which contributed to the rise of Venice:
excellent leadership skills
enterprising spirit in trading
ability to innovate.
Which of these is more significant than the others? Explain your answer. [13]
BOWEN SECONDARY / a. Is the Vehicle Quota System more effective in enabling Singapore to manage traffic flow than the Electronic Road Pricing? Explain your answer
b. To what extent is the role of the individual the most important strategy for Singapore to manage its ageing population? Explain your answer. / a. Was the ‘Sinhala Only’ Policy a more serious cause of the conflict between the Tamils and Sinhalese in Sri Lanka than university admission criteria? Explain your answer.
b. To what extent was political consequence the most serious outcome of the conflict between Tamils and Sinhalese in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Is the United Nations effective? / a. Was the innovation in maritime technology a greater contributing cause of the rise of Venice than the attitude towards trade? Explain your answer.
b. To what extent was foreign threats the most important cause of the fall of Venice? Explain your answer.
Bukit Batok Secondary School / a. To what extent is unfair university admission the main cause of conflict in Sri Lanka? Explain your answer.
b. “Violence was necessary to achieve equality in Northern Ireland.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Has G8 been effective in addressing poverty issue in Africa?
a. To what extent was territorial conflict the main cause of conflict between countries? Explain your answer.
b. “Membership in ASEAN is necessary for Singapore’s survival.” Do you agree? Explain your answer. / a. To what extent was the rise of Venice due to economic factors? Explain your answer.
b. “The ability to adapt to changes could have ensured Venice’s survival between 15th to 18th centuries.” Do you agree? Explain your answer.
Bukit Merah Secondary School / a. How far do you agree that the Area Licensing Scheme(ALS) has been successful in managing traffic flow in Singapore? EYA.
b. Here are three strategies to help Singapore prepare for an ageing population:
• community help
• government support
•individual responsibility
Is any one of these more important than the others? Explain your answer. / SBCS: Is a peaceful resolution to the Sri Lanka ethnic conflict possible? / a. How far do you agree that the most important cause of international conflicts has been ideological differences? Explain your answer.
b. Here are three strategies to protect Singapore from threats:
• Total Defence