TJC 2025 Prelim P1

TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE2025 JC2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONHigher 1 GENERAL PAPER 8881/01Paper 126 August 20251 hour 30 minutesNo Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRSTAn 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.

2Answer one question.Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.1‘New media is a boon to democracy.’ Comment. 2How far do you agree that young people in your society can be hopeful about the future?3‘There is value in doing nothing.’ What is your view? 4Consider the view that science and technology promise more than they deliver. 5Examine the importance of play in education. 6‘Big businesses are a force for good.’ Discuss. 7‘There is not enough support for the arts.’ How true is this in your society? 8Is consensus always desirable?