MJC ZENITH Aug 2013

ZENITH Aug 2013 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 2 of 58 ZENITH 2013 After taking a six month hiatus, ZENITH is back! In this bumper issue, look out for our important sections featuring a large collection of 15 students’ essays and the ever-handy skills section, which features the use of illustrations in essays. Other staple sections to look out for include student book reviews, as well as what’s just in in Library@Meridian. Also, with all the media attention recently about Edward Snowden and Wikileaks, find out all about whistleblowers in Zenith Abstracts. Lacking statistics in your essays? You will find very useful statistics compiled from the Economist’s Daily Chart, covered in Zenith Read Up! As the exams draw near for both the JC1s and JC2s, the Zenith team wishes all of you good luck! All illustrations are courtesy of Daryl Cagle (http://cagle.slate.msn.com/) You are most welcome to send feedback and suggestions in enhancing future issues of ZENITH. Editorial Team ___________________ Mrs Janice Lok Mr Conrad Lee Ms Belinda Lin Miss Davina Lim Miss Hafizah Amid

ZENITH Aug 2013 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 3 of 58 …in ZENITH Essay Selection /box3 Are the poor an inevitable feature of any society? [GCE04Q2] /box3 Discuss the importance of religion in society today. [GCE04Q11 /box3 Can small countries have a significant voice in world affairs? [GCE04Q7] /box3 Consider the view that the study of mathematics is intellectually satisfying, but of little practical use. [GCE05Q10] /box3 “National boundaries make little geographical or economic sense nowadays.” Discuss. (GCE06Q4) /box3 As long as people in the public eye do their job well, does it matter what they do in private? [GCE09Q12] /box3 Should everyone be expected to donate suitable organs after death? [GCE12Q9] /box3 ‘Too much attention has been given to gender equality.’ Discuss. [MJCJC2MYE2013Q5] /box3 Consider the view that religion divides. [MJC2013JC2MYEQ9] /box3 How far do you agree that conformity is no longer desirable today? [MJC2013JC2MYEQ12] /box3 Is it fair to suggest that the media manipulates more than it informs? [MJCJC2MBT2013Q11] /box3 Is it realistic to expect businesses to be socially responsible? [MJCJC2MBT2013Q6] /box3 Is it ever justifiable for a government to use violence against its own people? [MJC2013JC2MBTQ1] /box3 The education system is facing greater challenges today than ever before. Discuss. (MJCJC1MYE2013Q5) /box3 Wealthy countries are not necessarily successful countries. How far do you agree? (MJCJC12013MYEQ11) 4 6 8 11 13 16 18 20 23 26 28 30 33 36 38 Brush Up! - The use of Illustrations in Essays 41 Abstr