MJC ZENITH Mar 2013

ZENITH Mar 2013 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 2 of 36 ZENITH 2013 ZENITH’s first issue for 2013 brings you an exciting spread of the old and new! Look out for a collection of students’ essays, one of our favourite staple sections. J2s, still uncertain of how to improve on P2 reading skills? Then don’t miss our ever-handy skills section. Watch out for the Abstract section this issue, which features an issue close to our stomachs – food! Other useful sections include selected book reviews, as well as What’s in this Month. Congratulations to the J3s on their outstanding results, some of whose essays are featured here! In the meantime, J2s, all the best for your upcoming March Block Tests! 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 Ms Davina Lim

ZENITH Mar 2013 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 3 of 36 …in ZENITH Essay Selection /box3 Does the use of technology really help businesses? (MJC2012JC2PEQ2) /box3 ‘It is now more crucial than ever for a sense of community to be reinforced in your society.’ Do you agree? (MJC2012JC2PEQ8) /box3 ‘A good leader must always look beyond the needs of his or her own country.’ Do you agree? (2003AlvlsQ2) /box3 Examine the claim that the world is too dependent on oil. (2005AlvlsQ7) /box3 ‘A picture is always more powerful than mere words.’ What is your view? (2006AlvlsQ2) /box3 Should crimes that were committed many years ago simply be forgotten? (2006AlvlsQ5) /box3 ‘There is no such thing as luck. People determine their own lives.’ Do you agree? (2005AlvlsQ2) Brush Up! Reading Comprehension for P2 4 6 8 10 13 16 19 22 Abstract The Food We Eat! Read & Review What’s In This Month Read Up !  Useful facts & statistics from the Economist 2012 25 31 32 35

ZENITH Mar 2013 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 4 of 36 ZENITH Essay Selection Editor’ Editor’ Editor’ Editor’s advice to students: s advice to students: s advice to students: s advice to students: While you may find the examples and points in these essays useful in answering other questions, please be judicious in using such information in a manner that is relevant to the POC of the question you are answering. Does the use of technology really help businesses? (MJC2012JC2PEQ2) echnology has become an integral part of our lives today and its presence cannot be ignored for it has indeed brought about great changes to our society. The use of technology in various business industries is no longer uncommon. In fact, the ability to use technology appropriately seems to be the main determinant