2024 YIJC JC2 Prelim P1 Questions

YISHUN INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC 2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION in preparation for General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 1 CANDIDATE NAME CG INDEX NUMBER GENERAL PAPER Paper 1 8881/01 21 August 2024 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 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 up to 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. All questions in this paper carry equal marks. This document consists of 2 printed pages. [Turn over Question No. For Examiner’s Use Content /30 Language /20 Total /50

2 PAPER 1 Answer one question. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. Can the arts truly influence change in the world today? 2. ‘Discrimination is not necessarily bad.’ Discuss. 3. ‘We have too much faith in medicine today.’ To what extent is this true? 4. How well-balanced are the demands of work and family in your society? 5. Is modern technology a benefit or a threat to the environment? 6. ‘Social media promotes progress.’ Do you agree? 7. ‘Tackling social issues is best left to the government.’ How far is this true of your society? 8. ‘To be different is to be condemned by society.’ What is your view?