2023MIPrelimQP (H1 General Paper 8807_01)

GP Class Adm No Candidate Name: This question paper consists of 2 printed pages. ©2023 Millennia Institute 8807/01/PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION/PU3 [Turn over 2023 Preliminary Examination Pre-University 3 GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 Paper 1 12 September 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 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 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. For Examiner’s Use Content /30 Language /20 Total /50

2 ©2023 Millennia Institute 8807/01/PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION/PU3 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 ‘We expect too much from public figures.’ Discuss. 2 ‘The best businesses are those which make the most profit.’ Discuss. 3 To what extent is technological innovation desirable? 4 ‘Life for the young today has never been better.’ To what extent is this true? 5 Assess the impact of popular media on the culture of your society. 6 ‘Schools should discourage rather than promote conformity.’ How far do you agree? 7 How far can individual countries effectively tackle climate change issues? 8 To what extent is the study of local history more important than world history? 9 Should private companies be involved in the financing of scientific research? 10 How far is self-sufficiency a realistic goal in your society? 11 Given the increasing availability of other energy sources, how necessary is it for countries to continue the use of fossil fuels? 12 ‘Happiness has nothing to do with income.’ Do you agree?