2025 JC1 ASRJC P1A7 Essay Outlines

Adapted from 2023 ASRJC JC1 Promotional Examination Anderson Serangoon Junior College General Paper 2025 JC1 P1A7 Suggested Essay Outlines Question 1 ‘The key obstacle to solving environmental problems is corporate greed.’ How far do you agree? Question Analysis Issue: - Environmental problems and our efforts to solve them - The obstacles that hinder environmental efforts (and whether corporate greed is the chief of these) Context: - Global context Conceptual Understanding: • There are many obstacles hindering environmental efforts, and corporate greed is often singled out as a major obstacle. Key words: • Key obstacle: the most significant roadblock • Solving environmental problems: attempt to address environmental issues • Corporate greed: companies/corporations wanting more (money, market share, publicity, clout, etc.) Significant aspects/areas to be discussed (5W1H, Multiple Perspectives, Significant Trends, SPECTRAM): Candidates have to address all the key words stated above. The main POC to be addressed is that of all the roadblocks to environmental progress, corporate greed is the worst. Possible Stands • It is largely true that corporate greed is the key obstacle to solving environmental problems. • It is only partially/not very true that corporate greed is the key obstacle to solving environmental problems • Reasons why it is largely true that corporate greed is the key obstacle to solving environmental problems. Reasons why it is only partially/not very true that corporate greed is the key obstacle to solving environmental problems - TS1: The main cause of the misinformation campaigns that seriously hinder environmental efforts is corporations who obsessively desire profit. - e.g. The fossil fuel industry, exemplified by major corporations like Exxon and Shell, pursued higher profits while concealing internal research conducted in the 1980s that clearly linked their products to carbon emissions and global warming. Despite their awareness of potentially catastrophic consequences, these companies actively withheld this information from the public, prioritizing profit maximization over environmental concerns and hindering efforts to combat climate change. The misinformation campaigns orchestrated by these corporations wielded significant influence over the public's perception of the gravity of environmental issues, making them arguably the most - TS1: In many cases, rather than hindering environmental progress, corporate self-interest serves as a catalyst for environmentally sustainable practices. This is because corporations aim to win over the growing number of environmentally-conscious consumers, driving them to adopt greener initiatives. - e.g. As consumers increasingly prioritize eco-friendly transportation options, automotive giants such as Tesla, BYD, and BMW have made substantial investments in electric vehicle (EV) technology. Their profit-driven quest for