2025 JPJC GP Prelim P1

Name: __________________________________ Class: ____________ JURONG PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2025 GENERAL PAPER 8881/01 Higher 1 28 August 2025 Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and class on the question paper. An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer 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. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answer. At the end of the examination, submit the question paper and answer booklet separately. This document consists of 2 printed pages.

2 Answer one question from this paper. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. ‘The individual wields more power than the government.’ To what extent is this true today? 2. Examine the view that environmental efforts are futile as long as a materialistic society exists. 3. ‘The media distracts us from meaningful pursuits.’ Discuss. 4. Consider the view that science solves all problems. 5. Is an understanding of the past still a reliable guide for the present? 6. ‘We have too many choices today.’ How far is this true? 7. ‘Tradition stands in the way of progress.’ To what extent is this true in your society? 8. To what extent is the local arts scene valued and supported in your society?