HCI 2025 Prelim P1

HWA CHONG INSTITUTIONC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONHigher 1CANDIDATE NAMECT GROUPCENTRE NUMBERINDEX NUMBERGENERAL PAPER Paper 1Additional Materials: Answer Booklet8881/0125 August 20251 hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATESWrite 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 20258881/ 01 / C2 Preliminary Examination 2025 Answer one question.Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.1.To what extent is technological advancement in warfare a cause for concern today?2.‘Environmental sustainability is an unattainable goal for the poor.’ Comment.3.‘Strong ambition, weak execution.’ Is this a fair description of governance today?4.‘Despite living in an interconnected world, people are lonelier than ever.’ Discuss. 5.‘Our world needs to move from managing crises to preventing them in the first place.’ (António Guterres) To what extent do you agree?6.Should young people in your society be encouraged to follow their passions?7.How important is diplomacy in today’s world?8.Has your society done enough to promote the arts?