SEQs

Heya,

how's the first week of school so far? I hope it's better than mine. I've been really busy, running here and there besides lessons. Hopefully things can settle soon =)

So. I've been going on and on about SBQs, lets try something on SEQs now. I will be posting up random SEQs , but WITHOUT answers yet. You need to practise, so I will ONLY provide answers to those who actually tried the questions. Do try any (or all!) question (I will state a simplified version of the LORMS required) so that you can get enough practice for the exams.

I know you girls must have started or going to start Chapter 5 Bonding Singapore really soon, so don't worry, I'll put up a few articles on that chapter after this series of SEQs. I already have some on hand, but because I've been so busy that I don't even have time to eat, I shall save those for a later time. Yes, Ms Teo is still the Great =)

Ok. Questions, questions, questions.

How important is good leadership in the government in sustaining good governance in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]

- State the given factor and two other factors.
- Explain the given factor - good leadership, provide details.
- Explain a second factor - reward for work, provide details.
- Explain a third factor - stake for everyone, provide details.
- Explain why one factor is more important and why other factors are less important.

To what extent did the ALS manage to control the flow of traffic in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]

- State the given factor and two other factors.
- Explain the given factor- ALS, provide details.
- Explain a second factor - ERP, provide details.
- Explain a third factor - vehicle quota scheme, provide details.
- Explain why one factor is more important and why other factors are less important.

Is social cohesion more crucial than effective political leadership in ensuring that good governance will continue in Singapore? Explain your answer. [13]

- Explain the positive impact of social cohesion - provide details.
- Explain the positive impact of political leadership - provide details.
- Give two reasons to explain why you disagree with the statement.

To what extent is the government's role an important one in preparing for an ageing population in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]

- State the given factor and two other factors.
- Explain the given factor - role of the government, provide details.
- Explain a second factor - role of citizens/indivduals, provide details.
- Explain a third factor - role of the 'many helping hands' approach, provide details.
- Explain why one role is more important and why other roles are less important.

To what extent did the three-child policy promote population growth in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]

- State the given factor and two other factors.
- Explain the given factor - three-child policy, provide details.
- Explain a second factor - foreign talent, provide details.
- Explain a third factor - pro-family measures, provide details.
- Explain why one role is more important and why other roles are less important.

The aged can be a valuable resource for 'resource-scarce' Singapore? Explain your answer. [13]

- Explain why the aged can be a valuable resource - provide details.
- Explain why the aged cannot be a valuable resource - provide details.
- Give two reasons to explain why the aged can be more of a valuable resource.

How important is the role played by self-reliance in the provision of healthcare services to the general public in Singapore? Explain your answer. [12]

- State the given factor and two other factors.
- Explain the given factor - self-reliance, provide details.
- Explain a second factor - healthy lifestyle, provide details.
- Explain a third factor - community support, provide details.
- Explain why one role is more important and why other roles are less important.

Do you agree that Singapore's healthcare policies have met the needs of the people? Explain your answer. [13]

- Explain the reasons why you agree - provide details.
- Explain the reasons why you disagree - provide details.
- Give two reasons to explain why you agree more than you disagree.

Was the welfare state policy on health in Britain successful? Explain your answer. [13]

- Explain why the welfare state was a sucess - provide details.
- Explain why the welfare state was not a success - provide details.
- Explain why the welfare state is now more a failure than a success.

Were the Tamil Tigers more a help than a hindrance to the Tamil cause? Explain your answer. [13]

- Explain why the Tamil Tigers was a help to the Tamil cause - provide details.
- Explain why the Tamil Tigers was a hindrance to the Tamil cause - provide details.
- Explain why the Tamil Tigers was more a help than a hindrance.

'The Catholics had no choice but to use violence through the IRA in their fight for more equality.' Do you agree? Explain your answer. [13]

- Explain the reasons why you agree - provide details.
- Explain the reasons why you disgree - provide details.
- Give two reasons to explain why you disagree with the statement.

What is the most important lesson that can be learnt from ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland:
- avoidance of foreign intervention
- avoidance of discriminatory policies
- racial and religious tolerance?
Explain your answer. [13]

-Explain the negative impact of each given lesson - provide details.
- Do a comparative ranking of the lessons to explain why one is more important than the other two.
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Go ahead and try, girls. They are questions you normally will see in your exams. Always remember, practice makes perfect ok? Do try answering them if you have a little spare time and send me your answers so that I can look through them and guide you along. I have many more questions with me, so if you need more, feel free to let me know. =)


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