ASRJC 2023 JC2 GP Prelim Paper 1

ANDERSON SERANGOON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2023 _________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 PAPER 1 25 August 2023 1 hour 30 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Paper _________________________________________________________________________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Name, Class and GP Tutor’s name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue, or correction fluid. Answer one question. Note that up to 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. _________________________________________________________________________ This document consists of 2 printed pages. [Turn over

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. Given the rising global demand for food, is it possible for us to safeguard the environment? 2. Hard work is the key to success. Discuss in relation to your society. 3. In times of emergencies, governments should have complete control over people's rights. Do you agree? 4. Should there be a limit on the amount of wealth an individual can accumulate? 5. Is bigger always better in today's world? 6. Not enough is being done for people with disabilities in your society. Discuss. 7. How far is an understanding of history important in tackling major conflicts of today? 8. To what extent is the development of gene technology acceptable? 9. The media today focuses more on the trivial rather than what is important. Discuss. 10. To what extent has globalisation had a negative impact on traditional art forms? 11. To what extent is authenticity valuable today? 12. Assess the claim that the death penalty no longer has a place in modern society.