MJC ZENITH May 2015

ZENITH May 2015 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 2 of 40 ZENITH 2015 ZENITH’s first issue for 2015 brings you an exciting spread of the old and new! Look out for a bumper collection of students’ essays, on e of our favourite staple sections. J2s, still uncertain of how to improve on P1 reason ing skills? Then don’t miss our ever-handy skills section on dealing with P1 questi ons with criticisms. This issue’s Highlight section also features the winning entries for the Library’s Print and Screen competition. Congratulations to the J3s on their outstanding res ults, some of whose essays are featured here! In the meantime, J1s and J2s, all th e best for your upcoming Mid-Year Exams! You are most welcome to send feedback and suggestio ns in enhancing future issues of ZENITH. Editorial Team ___________________ Mrs Janice Lok Miss Hafizah Amid Ms Farhana Hajiah Najimudin Mr Max Cheong Miss Vanessa Tan

ZENITH May 2015 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 3 of 40 …in ZENITH Essay Selection How far, in your society, should unpopular views be open to discussion? [2013 A levels Q12] Consider the view that mathematics possesses not on ly truth, but supreme beauty. [2012 A levels Q7] ‘Contemporary music has no artistic value.’ Is this a fair comment? [2008 A levels Q10] ‘The world would be a better place if everyone spok e the same language.’ Discuss. [2006 A levels Q7] ‘Women will never enjoy the same rights as men.’ Do you agree? [2006 A levels Q6] How far is your country prepared for future crises? [2006 A levels Q6] Is there still a place for penmanship in the digita l age? [2014MJCJ2MYEQ8] Is interdependence among nations really beneficial? [2014MJCJ2MYEQ12] Consider the appeal and value of superheroes today. [MJC2014JC1PEQ10] ‘Books are always more powerful than their screen adaptations.’ What is your view? [MJC2014JC1PEQ1] Is stress really harmful? (MJCJ2MBT13Q8) Do media reports on scandals do more harm than good ? [MJCJ2MBT15Q3] ‘The best thing that schools can give to their stud ents is self-confidence.’ Do you agree? [MJCJ2MBT15Q8] To what extent do medical advancements complicate o ur lives? [MJCJ2MBT15Q6] The world would be a better place if everyone had t he same opinion. Discuss. [MJCJ2MBT15Q5] 4 6 7 10 11 14 16 19 22 24 26 27 29 32 34 Brush Up ! Ways to Refute an Insult, Criticism or Harsh Judgement 36 Zenith Highlights Print and Screen Competition Entries 38

ZENITH May 2015 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 4 of 40 ZENITH Essay Selection Editor’s advice to students: While you may find the examples and points in these essays useful in answering other questions, please be judicious i