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Sec 3 & 4Prep Station • Planned Response • Spoken Interaction

Video-Stimulus Prompt

Prompt 1 of 133

Is the pursuit of happiness a worthwhile goal for a society?

National happiness indices are growing in influence, but critics question whether happiness is measurable, whether it should be a policy goal, and whether it conflicts with justice and meaning.

High-Level Vocabulary & Jargon
mental wellbeing — emotional and psychological health

e.g. Schools must prioritise mental wellbeing alongside academic results.

stigma — negative association or shame attached to something

e.g. We must reduce the stigma around seeking mental health support.

resilience — the ability to bounce back from adversity

e.g. Building resilience helps students cope with exam stress.

holistic health — caring for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing

e.g. Holistic health means balancing sleep, diet, and exercise.

proactive measure — an action taken to prevent problems before they arise

e.g. Counsellors in schools are a proactive measure against student burnout.

work-life balance — managing time between work and personal life

e.g. A healthy work-life balance prevents long-term burnout.

News Case Studies You Can Mention
  • 1.HPB's National Steps Challenge logged over 1 billion steps across 900,000 participants.
  • 2.A 2023 IMH study found 1 in 3 Singapore adolescents report symptoms of anxiety.
  • 3.Finland's school movement breaks — 15 minutes outdoor every hour — cut stress measurably.
Exam Format

⏳ 1. Silent Preparation Station — 10 min

Watch a looped video clip, read the prompt, and plan notes on a preparation sheet — all at the same time.

🗣️ 2. Examination Room — ~10 min

Part 1 · Planned Response: The examiner reads the prompt. You deliver a structured presentation up to 2 minutes. Use OREOS or PEEL format plus a conclusion.

Part 2 · Spoken Interaction: A two-way discussion with the examiner — 2 questions in 5 minutes. Offer personal perspectives and real-world links.

Total: Stimulus-Based Conversation — 25 marks (Personal Response & Engagement 8, Development & Depth of Ideas 10, Language Use & Structures 7).