HCI 2023 Prelim P1

HWA CHONG INSTITUTION C2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Higher 1 CANDIDATE NAME CT GROUP CENTRE NUMBER INDEX NUMBER GENERAL PAPER Paper 1 Additional Materials: Answer Booklet 8807/01 22 August 2023 1 hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, CT group, Centre number and index number in the boxes above. An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You shou ld follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need add itional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Answer one question. Note that 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. Write only in dark blue or black pen. You are reminded of the importance of careful planning, legible handwriting, and good presentation. Submit your Question Paper and Answer Booklet separately at the end of this examination. This document consists of 2 printed pages. [Turn over

© Hwa Chong Institution 2023 8807/ 01 / C2 Preliminary Examination 2023 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. Do you agree that parents have a difficult job today? 2. ‘There is nothing to fear about growing old.’ Is this true in your society? 3. Are the latest scientific findings or technological inventions a cause for concer n? 4. ‘Revolution can only be a good thing.’ Comment. 5. ‘Looking for advice and friendship in the wrong places. ’ Is this how young people today use social media? 6. ‘Wherever power and wealth are at stake, there will be corruption.’ Comment. 7. To what extent have we gone too far with environmental activism? 8. How far is personal well-being valued in your society? 9. ‘Reading offers solutions to the pressing problems in the world.’ Do you agree? 10. ‘A society that tells its artists what they cannot do short-changes itself.’ Discuss. 11. Should we always right a wrong when we see it? 12. Is there still a place for marriage in today’s world?