ASRJC 2024 JC2 GP Prelim P1 Question Paper (8881)

ANDERSON SERANGOON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2024 _________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL PAPER 8881/01 PAPER 1 22 August 2024 1 hour 30 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Booklet _________________________________________________________________________ READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Name, Class and GP Tutor’s name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, 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. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1 ‘Individuals today can do more about global problems than ever before.’ To what extent is this true? 2 ‘To ensure peace, it is vital to prepare for war.’ To what extent is such a viewpoint justifiable? 3 ‘One united people, regardless of race, language or religion.’ How true is this of Singapore? 4 Given that creative works can be generated using artificial intelligence, are human creators still necessary? 5 ‘It is better to conform than to challenge.’ To what extent is this true in your society? 6 ‘Religion should have no place in politics.’ Discuss. 7 ‘Education, not censorship, is the solution to misinformation.’ To what extent do you agree? 8 ‘Nowadays, we care too much about what people think.’ Discuss.