JPJC 2023 JC2 GP Prelim 2023 P1

Name: ____________________________________ Class: ____________ JURONG PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2023 GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 Higher 1 30 Aug 2023 Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and class on the question paper. An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer 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. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answer. At the end of the examination, submit the question paper and answer booklet separately. This document consists of 2 printed pages.

2 Answer one question from this paper. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. ‘The demise of the cinema is inevitable’. Discuss. 2. ‘Efficiency is what matters most at the workplace.’ Comment. 3. Consider the view that social media has too much influence over society today. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of international efforts in addressing global challenges. 5. Is cultural diversity a threat or an asset to society? 6. ‘Collaborations between governments and businesses will always lead to conflicts of interest.’ Discuss. 7. ‘In our pursuit of academic success, we have forgotten the true aims of education.’ How true is this of your society? 8. To what extent is the concept of gender becoming obsolete in today’s world? 9. Evaluate the claim that some crimes are unpardonable. 10. ‘Dissenting voices are vital for societal progress.’ How accurate is this claim in your society? 11. ‘Expeditions into the unknown are well worth the risks.’ What is your view? 12. How far is the digital age a level playing field?