2023_TJC_H1General Paper_P2

TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE 2023 JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Higher 1 CANDIDATE NAME CG SUBJECT TUTOR’S NAME GENERAL PAPER 8807/02 Paper 2 22 August 2023 1 hour 30 minutes Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, CG and tutor’s name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer all questions. The Insert contains the passage for comprehension. Note that up to 15 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. For Examiner’s Use Content /35 Language /15 Total /50 This document consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page.

2 Read the passage in the insert and then answer all the questions. Note that up to fifteen marks will be given for the quality and accuracy of your use of English throughout this Paper. NOTE: When a question asks for an answer IN YOUR OWN WORDS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE and you select the appropriate material from the passage for your answer, you must still use your own words to express it. Little credit can be given to answers which only copy words or phrases from the passage. 1 From paragraph 1, what was Markowitz ’s ‘vocal opposition ’ (line 3) to Bloomberg ’s proposed ban on the sale of sugary drinks? Use your own words as far as possible. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [3] 2 In paragraph 2, what are the ‘limits of state intervention’ (line 11)? Use your own words as far as possible. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2] 3 What does the question ‘Should they even try? ’ in line 16 suggest about governments ’ attitudes regarding measures to promote healthy living? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1] 4 Explain the author ’s use of the word ‘even’ in line 20. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…... [2] For Examiner’s Use

3 5 In paragraph 4, what are three ways in which overeating may be harmful on a larger scale? Use your own words as far as possible. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….… …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…[3]