CJC 2018 Prelims GP (P1 QP)

GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 Paper 1 15 August 2018 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid on your work. Answer one question. Note that up to 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. This document consists of 2 printed pages including this cover page. Catholic Junior College JC2 Preliminary Examination Higher 1

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 Is change always good? 2 ‘Education is more about the process and less about the result.’ How true is this of your society? 3 ‘Fashion has no practical purpose.’ Do you agree? 4 ‘Entertainment, not truth, is the priority of the media today.’ Comment. 5 ‘Recent innovations in transport are transforming our way of life.’ How far is this true of your society today? 6 Do the Arts have the power to bridge the social divide? 7 Should a government provide free healthcare for its people? 8 ‘National borders are no longer relevant in today’s world.’ What is your view? 9 ‘Young people in your society today do not have strong beliefs that they are willing to fight for.’ Discuss. 10 Should the public care about a politician’s private life? 11 Can we eliminate violence with education? 12 To what extent is loyalty valued in today’s world? END OF PAPER