TMJC 2023 J1 Year-End Examination GP Bulletin

1 General Paper Bulletin 2023 (JC 1) Dear TMJC students, w elcome to the year-end issue of TMJC’s GP Bulletin for 20 23. This is a selection of the essays written by your schoolmates during the recent Year-End Examination. Thanks to the students who have contributed their essays. While these essays are not perfect or model essays, there is a lot of merit in them, and they are clear evidence that good quality writing is possible under exam conditions. While reading these essays, you may find some of the content useful for application to other questions; do be judicious in using such information in a manner that is relevant to the question you are answering. Lastly, you should not attempt to copy and hand them in as your own . Editorial Team Mdm Tan Soo Lin Mr Max Cheong Contents Q1: Is ageing to be welcomed or feared today?..................................................................................…………...... 2 Q3: ‘Censorship is neither desirable nor realistic.’ How far is this true of your society? ....................................… 4 Q5: Consider the view that young people are too dependent on technology. ……………………………………………..….... 7 Q5: Consider the view that young people are too dependent on technology. ……………………………………………..….... 10 Q6: ‘It is increasingly challenging to preserve one’s culture in the modern world.’ How far do you agree?........... 13

2 Q1: Is ageing to be welcomed or feared today? Sample Essay Marker’s Comments In many countries worldwide, the ageing population has been on the rise with lower birth rates in these countries. Recently in Singapore, it has been recorded that the average number of childbirths has declined again to only about one per family. With the ageing population, it is likely that the future working population would have a heavier burden on their shoulders with higher taxes needed to care for the ageing. There may be probelms with slow economic growth with a declining workforce. However, there have been steps taken for the old to pass down skills and traditions to the young, as well as chances for upskilling to remain relevant in the ever-changing society. Travelling by the ageing population is also a crucial factor to boost economic growth in countries relying heavily on tourism for revenue. Hence, ageing is to be welcomed rather than feared today. Clear Stand: A clear stand is provided at the end of the paragraph. Understanding of POC: There should be more clarity on the concepts of ‘welcomed’ and ‘feared’, which are not simply pros and cons. Contextualisation: The global context is given, with some description of the issue within the context of Singapore society. Suggestions for Improvement: The description of the problems and benefits could be summarised, and more could be written about the current co