Sample Test For Social Studies

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Section A: Structured Question

Question 1

Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

(a) The comment made by the minister clearly highlights the issue of gender stereotyping.  Define what is meant by gender stereotyping. (5 marks)

(b) How is gender stereotyping being practiced in the corporate sectors?  Discuss three ways with reference to the Malaysian context.   (15 marks)

(c) Three concepts pertinent to gender and social stratification are glass ceiling, mommy track and glass escalator.  Discuss to what extent these concepts are true in this new millennium.  (20 marks)

Question 2

Study the short passage below and answer the following question.

(a) With reference to the stimulus above, state five possible causes which have contributed to global  warming.  (5 marks)

(b) Discuss three consequences of global warming. (15 marks)

(c) Discuss and elaborate four practical ways to address global warming (20 marks).

SECTION B

Question 1

Women are considered the weaker sex and often discriminated.  How do women liberate themselves from sexual discrimination?

Question 2

Globalisation in education has resulted in virtual education, e-learning and distance learning.  Discuss the impact of globalisation on education.  Your discussion should focus on the impact from the policy making, society and individual point of views.  (30 marks)

Globalisation - meaning

Impact:

- Policy making point of view – build more schools;  provide more technology and infrastructure;  make education affordable, equitable, censorship, policy on migrants and foreign students

- Society point of view

Liberalisation of education; cultural exchange – multicultural,

- Individual point of view

Keep up with the pace of technological development

Education is more competitive because of greater demand

Question 3

Blogging and Facebook are increasingly popular as means of staying connected with one another in this digital age.  Discuss the positive and negative impact of blogging and using Facebook in communicating with each other. (30 marks)

Question 4

“Man is a part of nature.  When we destroy nature, we destroy ourselves.”  To what extent do you agree with this statement?  Justify your arguments with relevant examples.

Question 5

The United Nation has (UN) has outlived its purpose.

Do you agree? Support your answers with relevant arguments and examples.

Question 6

Communication technology has been subjected to much abuse.  How far do you agree with this statement?

Question 7

What do you understand by “cultural change”?  why do some groups adapt to change and others resist it?  Substantiate your answer with relevant examples.