VJC 2018 Prelims GP (P1 QP)

VICTORIA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2018 HIGHER 1 GENERAL PAPER 8807/01 Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your C.T. group, index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write your question number in the left-hand margin of your foolscap paper. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. 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 from this Paper. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. Has global interconnectedness made the world a better place? 2. How far does the state have the right to restrict the freedom of the individual? 3. ‘Far too much attention is given to image in today’s world.’ Do you agree? 4. Is an ageing population necessarily a ticking time bomb? 5. ‘Contrary to popular belief, artificial intelligence will not improve our lives.’ What is your view? 6. ‘For the majority of people, the Arts are a waste of time.’ How true is this of your society? 7. Examine the claim that work and happiness do not mix. 8. Has the commercialisation of sport done more harm than good? 9. How effective are prisons in addressing the problem of crime? 10. Is there truth to the claim that inequality is the greatest threat to your society today? 11. ‘Less is more.’ Is this sound advice? 12. Assess the view that pop music today is frivolous.