MJC ZENITH Oct 2014

ZENITH Oct 2014 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 1 of 24 ZENITH 2014 This is a special edition of ZENITH, especially for the graduating class of 2013/2014. Many of you have reflected on how useful you find the essays in ZENITH, thus this is the editorial team’s one last publication for you before you embark on the A levels. This issue will be a no-frills truncated version of the usual publication, containing only essays, and the Brush Up section which you will find useful to tackle P1 questions with criticisms. A big thank you to all the students who have contributed good essays, reviews, poems and other assorted pieces of work to ZENITH over the past two years. 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 A levels! You are most welcome to send feedback and suggestions in enhancing future issues of ZENITH. Editorial Team ___________________ Mrs Janice Lok Mr Conrad Lee Miss Hafizah Amid Ms Farhana Hajiah Najimudin Mr Yeoh Keat Wei

ZENITH Oct 2014 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 2 of 24 …in ZENITH Essay Selection /box3 Is there still a place for penmanship in the digital age? [2014MJCJ2MYEQ8] /box3 Is interdependence among nations really beneficial? [2014MJCJ2MYEQ12] /box3 How far, in your society, should unpopular views be open to discussion? [2013 A levels Q12] /box3 Consider the view that mathematics possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty. [2012 A levels Q7] /box3 Consider the appeal and value of superheroes today. [MJC2014JC1PEQ10] /box3 ‘Books are always more powerful than their screen adaptations.’ What is your view? [MJC2014JC1PEQ1] /box3 ‘Women will never enjoy the same rights as men.’ Do you agree? [2006 A levels Q6] /box3 How far is your country prepared for future crises? [2006 A levels Q6] /box3 Is stress really harmful? (MJCJ2MBT13Q8) 3 5 8 10 11 14 15 18 20 Brush Up ! Ways to Refute an Insult, Criticism or Harsh Judgement 22

ZENITH Oct 2014 General Paper @ Meridian JC Page 3 of 24 ZENITH Essay Selection Editor’s advice to students: Editor’s advice to students: Editor’s advice to students: 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 answering. Is there still a place for penmanship in the digital age? [2014MJCJ2MYEQ8] rom the De