2024 HCI Prelim P1

HWA CHONG INSTITUTION C2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Higher 1 CANDIDATE NAME CT GROUP CENTRE NUMBER INDEX NUMBER GENERAL PAPER Paper 1 Additional Materials: Answer Booklet 8881/01 19 August 2024 1 hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, CT group, Centre number and index number in the boxes above. An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Answer one question. Note that 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. Write only in dark blue or black pen. You are reminded of the importance of careful planning, legible handwriting, and good presentation. Submit your Answer Booklet at the end of this examination. Please retain this Question Paper. This document consists of 2 printed pages. [Turn over

© Hwa Chong Institution 2024 8881/ 01 / C2 Preliminary Examination 2024 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. How possible is it to gain from mass tourism and not suffer any drawbacks? 2. Does your society have what it takes to care for the elderly? 3. Is it true that despite today’s advances, we are facing a bleak future? 4. ‘The stronger the country, the lower the likelihood of war.’ Comment. 5. Should citizens expect their government to look after everything for them? 6. ‘What happens to the environment is of little consequence to the rich.’ Discuss. 7. Does history hold us back or spur us on? 8. Is compromise always desirable?