MJC ZENITH May 2018

ZENITH May 2018 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 1 of 34 ZENITH 2018 Welcome to ZENITH’s first issue for 201 8! We b ring you an exciting spread of the essays written by your seniors. A big thank you to all the students who have contributed good essays, reviews, poems and other assorted pieces of work. You have indeed demonstrated what good writing is, and your breadth of knowledge displayed also underscores the importance of a consistent reading habit. All the best for the Mid-Year Exams! You are most welcome to send feedback an d suggestions in enhancing future issues of ZENITH. Editorial Team ___________________ Mr Max Cheong Ms Vanessa Tan Ms Geraldine Sim

ZENITH May 2018 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 2 of 34 …in ZENITH Essay Selection 1. ‘Any adaptation of a novel for film, television, or the theatre is never as effective as the original.’ Discuss. (2016 A lvls Q1) 2. Considering the money involved, should developing countries be allowed to host major sporting events? (2016 A lvls Q4) 3. Considering the money involved, should developing countries be allowed to host major sporting events? (2016 A lvls Q4) 4. ‘Human need, rather than profit, should always be the main concern of scientific research.’ Discuss. (2016 A lvls Q5) 5. ‘Countries experiencing conflict should be left to sort out their own problems.’ How far do you agree? (2016 A lvls Q6) 6. How far has modern technology made it unnecessary for individuals to possess mathematical skills? (2016 A lvls Q7) 7. Is competition always desirable? (2016 A lvls Q11) 8. ‘No cause is ever worth dying for.’ Discuss. (2015 A lvls Q4) 9. How far should firms be allowed to limit their workers’ ri ghts when profits are at stake? (2014 A lvls Q2) 10. Examine the extent to which expenditure on arms and the armed forces is justifiable in the modern world. (2014 A lvls Q11) 11. Assess the impact of the digital age on free speech. (MJCJ2MYE17Q9) 12. ‘There is enough food for all in the world today.’ To what extent is this true? (MJCJ2MBT16Q9) 13. Should rules always be obeyed? (MJCJ1MYE16Q12) 14. Discuss the view that playing video games is a waste of time. (MJCJ1PE16Q12) 3 5 8 10 12 14 16 17 19 22 24 26 28 31

ZENITH May 2018 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 3 of 34 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 in using such information in a manner that is relevant to the POC of the question you are ans