2023 NJC H1 General Paper Prelim P1

2 © NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE 2023 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 Examine the claim that true education only happens outside the classroom. 2 ‘Those who control technology control the world today.’ How far do you agree? 3 ‘To be ready for war is to preserve peace.’ Is this good advice for political leaders? 4 To what extent has sport made a positive impact on gender equality? 5 Discuss the view that all countries have equal responsibility to protect the environment. 6 ‘City living is increasingly isolating.’ Is this a fair comment? 7 To what extent are games a waste of time? 8 ‘Social media encourages one to speak loudly, not wisely.’ Comment. 9 ‘Children grow up too fast today.’ How true is this of your society? 10 ‘We should pay more attention to the victim than the criminal.’ Do you agree? 11 Do museums still have value in today’s world? 12 Given their often controversial behaviour, should we continue to idolise celebrities?