Junior Secondary · Citizenship, Economics and Society

Self-understanding and Life Skills: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Self-understanding and Life Skills.

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the 'Self-understanding and Life Skills' chapter, which activity is a recommended strategy for junior secondary students to effectively cope with anxiety and pressure?

Question 2

1 mark

The 'Self-understanding and Life Skills' chapter discusses the benefits of appropriate emotion expression. How does this skill directly influence an individual's interpersonal relationships?

Question 3

1 mark

An online post claims that a local water supply has been severely contaminated, causing panic among residents who rush to hoard bottled water. Later, official government tests reveal that the report was completely fabricated.

From the perspective of media and information literacy and societal well-being, what does this scenario primarily illustrate?

Question 4

1 mark

According to the 'Self-understanding and Life Skills' chapter, what is a fundamental aspect of the role of media in our daily life that junior secondary students should understand?

Question 5

1 mark

The deliberate spread of disinformation online poses significant risks. Which of the following is a major societal impact of widespread disinformation?

Question 6

2 marks

In the context of 'Self-understanding and Life Skills', what is one aspect of life planning that involves understanding future possibilities related to studies and careers?

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Question 7

4 marks

Describe how cultivating an optimistic attitude, as highlighted in the 'Self-understanding and Life Skills' chapter, enables adolescents to effectively deal with challenges and setbacks.

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Question 8

6 marks

The 'Self-understanding and Life Skills' chapter emphasizes enhancing resilience and adopting an optimistic, perseverant, and proactive attitude. Explain how these qualities are interconnected and crucial for adolescents in effectively seizing opportunities and tackling challenges throughout their growth journey.

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Question 9

3 marks

Junior secondary students often face moments of anxiety and pressure. Describe one healthy and constructive strategy from the 'Self-understanding and Life Skills' chapter that an adolescent can use to cope with these emotions, and explain why it is effective.

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Question 10

6 marks

Lily, a junior secondary student, is researching future career paths online as part of her life planning. She encounters various websites, some offering quick success stories for new industries, while others provide highly detailed but complex statistics about traditional jobs. She feels overwhelmed by the conflicting information.

a) Explain two reasons why strong media and information literacy skills are crucial for Lily when researching her future career paths online. (3 points)

b) Suggest two specific strategies Lily can use to evaluate the credibility and objectivity of the information she finds online. (3 points)

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