HCI 2026 GP Prelim P1

© HCI 2026 HWA CHONG INSTITUTION JC2 Preliminary Examination SINGAPORE—CAMBRIDGE General Certificate of Education Advanced Level GENERAL PAPER 8881/01 Paper 1 Essay 24 August 2026 2 hours You must answer on the answer booklet. No additional materials are needed. INSTRUCTIONS • Answer one question. INFORMATION • The total mark for this paper is 50. • Up to 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language. • All questions in this paper carry equal marks.

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