EJC 2023 JC2 Prelim H1 GP Paper 1

[Turn over EUNOIA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examinations 2023 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 1 GENERAL PAPER Paper 1 8807/01 28 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 follow the inst ructions 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.

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 To what extent is curiosity becoming increasingly important? 2 How necessary is it to care about international affairs in the face of hardship in one’s country? 3 Assess the view that an individual’s attempt to bring about real societal change can never be effective. 4 In your society, can preserving traditions and pursuing progress be reconciled? 5 ‘The primary responsibility for personal well-being should lie with the individual rather than the state.’ Discuss. 6 ‘Privacy is only a concern for those who have something to hide.’ To what extent is this true? 7 Can the arts teach us anything meaningful about the real world? 8 ‘Major sporting events today are mainly about commercial profits.’ How far do you agree? 9 ‘Technological innovations should be driven by the needs of the masses, not the desires of the rich.’ To what extent do you agree? 10 Consider the view that travel is a desirable but frivolous pursuit. 11 Should people in your society be encouraged to take more risks? 12 To what extent is it fair to expect public figures to be good role models?