2023_YIJC Prelims_H1GP_8807_01

YISHUN INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination in preparation for General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 1 CANDIDATE NAME CG INDEX NUMBER GENERAL PAPER Paper 1 No Additional Materials are required. 8807/01 25 August 2023 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Answer one question. Note that up to 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. This document consists of 2 printed pages. ©Yishun Innova Junior College [Turn over

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 ‘Peace is an unrealistic dream.’ Discuss. 2 ‘The pursuit of medical science has gone too far.’ Do you agree? 3 ‘In a competitive world, only success matters.' How true is this of your society? 4 ‘Instead of uniting society, the media is a polarising force.’ Discuss. 5 To what extent are border controls desirable? 6 ‘Despite having access to extensive informatio n today, we are not any wiser.’ To what extent is this true? 7 ‘Limits should never be set on artistic expression.’ Do you agree? 8 ‘New is always better.’ What Is your view? 9 ‘Fashion is nothing more than a frivolous pursuit.’ How far do you agree? 10 Should tourism be encouraged when it is so damaging to the environment? 11 ‘Youth today are driven by self -centredness rather than societal needs.’ Consider whether this is true in your society. 12 ‘An effective government is one that listens to its citizens’. How far do you agree?