2023_TJC_H1General Paper_P1

[Turn over TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE 2023 JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Higher 1 GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 Paper 1 22 August 2023 1 hour 30 minutes No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should foll ow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional an swer 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.

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 ‘Traditions have no value in a modern world.’ What is your view? 2 Do we still need physical shops when everything can be bought online? 3 Consider the view that working from home is the answer to work-life balance problems. 4 ‘Environmental conservation is a losing battle.’ Discuss. 5 Is a university degree still necessary today? 6 How justifiable is it for governments to monitor their citizens? 7 ‘Caring for the elderly is the sole responsibility of the family. ’ How true is this of your society? 8 ‘Too many people are famous for the wrong reasons today.’ Is this a fair comment? 9 Do you agree that religion merely stands in the way of scientific advancement? 10 To what extent does social class determine an individual’s success in your society? 11 How relevant is loyalty today? 12 Examine the claim that change is always better.