TJC 2018 Prelims GP (P1 QP)

TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2018 GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 Paper 1 23 August 2018 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and GP tutor’s name on all the work that you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue, correction fluid or correction tape. 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. [Turn over

2 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 ‘Fiction is enjoyable but of little value.’ Is this a fair comment? 2 Should criminals be given a second chance? 3 Do you agree that animals should never be kept in captivity? 4 How important is it for politicians in your society to listen to the citizens? 5 To what extent has science become a profit seeking industry? 6 With the growth of online commerce, are traditional businesses becoming obsolete? 7 Consider the claim that the study of the humanities has little relevance in a technologically advanced world. 8 Is freedom of access to information always desirable? 9 How far should tourism in developing countries be encouraged? 10 Are women still less privileged than men today? 11 ‘The sport industry in your society should focus more on local than foreign talent.’ What is your view? 12 ‘Adversity brings out the worst in human nature.’ Discuss.