If you do not bear the key words in mind, it will seem as if the question does not exist at all. And you will end up reading the source 'independently' of the question.
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Practical Implications
Now that you have understood the various parts of a question, you need to bear those key words in mind even as you read the sources. This is important as it focuses your mind to look out for the relevant content (in relation to what the question is asking) in the sources.
If you do not bear the key words in mind when you read the source, you will end up reading the source 'independently' of the question. That way, your answer may not address the question at all.
Let's take a look at the source below as an example to demonstrate what I'm trying to say here:
Now that you have understood the various parts of a question, you need to bear those key words in mind even as you read the sources. This is important as it focuses your mind to look out for the relevant content (in relation to what the question is asking) in the sources.
If you do not bear the key words in mind when you read the source, you will end up reading the source 'independently' of the question. That way, your answer may not address the question at all.
Let's take a look at the source below as an example to demonstrate what I'm trying to say here:
Example 2.2
Source A
Adapted from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally speech, delivered on the 26th August 2012.
Source A
Adapted from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally speech, delivered on the 26th August 2012.
In Asia, I expect many countries will continue to rise and especially the biggest ones – China and India. And they will compete against us in many business areas – manufacturing, services, R&D and in some areas they will surpass us and some parts of China and India will certainly surpass us. But at the same time, these big giants will offer many opportunities for Singaporeans. Their cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, Bangalore will become even more vibrant and exciting places to live and work. For Singaporeans, it will be very pleasant too.
Credit: © The Straits Times
Now, without the question and its key words in mind, what do you think the source is about?
1. Rising competitors?
2. Increasing competition in certain industries?
3. New opportunities for Singapore?
These are all valid interpretations of the source but they may not necessarily address the question. Now, let's say this is the question:
1. Rising competitors?
2. Increasing competition in certain industries?
3. New opportunities for Singapore?
These are all valid interpretations of the source but they may not necessarily address the question. Now, let's say this is the question:
What can you infer from Source A about Singapore's economic survival? Explain your answer.
Question 2.2
Now, with the key words in mind, do you still think the earlier interpretations of the source can address the focus of the question?
