CJC 2023 JC2 H1 GP Prelim P1 QP

GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 Paper 1 22 August 2023 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction tape and fluid on your work. Answer one question. Note that up to 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. This document consists of 2 printed pages including this cover page. Catholic Junior College JC2 Preliminary Examination Higher 1

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 Is it wise for individuals and nations to stop at nothing to achieve sporting excellence? 2 Should all works of art be valued equally? 3 How far are countries today borrowing from the future? 4 ‘Without knowing our own history, we are lost’. With reference to your society, to what extent would you agree with this statement? 5 ‘With growing global instability, self-sufficiency is crucial for any country.’ Discuss. 6 How far is technology the answer to environmental problems? 7 Consider the view that today’s parents are overprotective of their children. 8 ‘Foreign aid is never truly charitable.' How far do you agree? 9 ‘Tourism today is nothing but exploitation.’ Do you agree? 10 'The youth in Singapore face a bleak future.' Comment. 11 Should the private lives of political figures matter? 12 'Compassion, more than resilience, is what we need.' To what extent is this true of your society? END OF PAPER