SAJC 2023 Prelim P1 QP

1 ST ANDREW’S JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS GENERAL PAPER 8807/1 PAPER 1 25 AUG 2023 1 hour 30 minutes Additional materials: Nil READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, Civics Group and register number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue, correction fluid or correction tape. Answer one question. Note that 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 the questions in this paper carry equal marks. ___________________________________________________________________ This question paper consists of 2 printed pages.

2 Answer one question from this Paper. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 ‘Embracing risks is essential to achieving success in today’s world.’ To what extent is this true? 2 ‘Contemporary music contributes nothing of value to society.’ How far do you agree? 3 Consider the view that a plant-based diet is the only ethical way to eat. 4 ‘Education liberates.’ Discuss. 5 Has social media made political participation and activism too superficial? 6 To what extent is the globalisation of culture overrated? 7 ‘Every man for himself.’ To what extent does this describe your society? 8 Should bigger states involve themselves in the affairs of other countries? 9 Can any society ever be truly harmonious? 10 Should people be allowed to artificially enhance their bodies for non-medical reasons? 11 ‘There needs to be greater transparency in governance.’ How true is this of your society? 12 ‘Corporations, more so than governments, are the key to a sustainable future.’ What is your view?