ACJC 2023 P1 Prelim

This document consists of 2 printed pages. GP 8807_1 ACJC 2023 Anglo-Chinese Junior College General Paper Department [Turn over] ANGLO-CHINESE JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023 GENERAL PAPER Paper 1 Additional Materials: Cover Page and Answer Paper 8807/01 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write the question number on the cover page. 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.

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. To what extent does ecotourism encourage environmental conservation? 2. ‘The greatness of a nation can be judged by how it treats its weakest members.’ To what extent is this true? 3. Consider the view that artists are undervalued in our modern society. 4. Assess the view that women are not as successful as men in the scientific field. 5. To what extent are rules and regulations desirable? 6. ‘Do only what is right.’ Is this good advice? 7. In old age, should parents rely on themselves or their children? 8. Should the government intervene in the personal decisions of people in your society? 9. Should limits be placed on the development of artificial intelligence? 10. ‘Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.’ Examine the claim that there can only be benefits from facing challenging circumstances. 11. Examine the claim that the world is too competitive today. 12. Do social media platforms facilitate or hinder constructive dialogue in your society?