YISHUN INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE

JC 2 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2019

in preparation for General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Higher 1
CANDIDATE
NAME

CG INDEX NO.

GENERAL PAPER 8807/01

Paper 1 28 August 2019
1 hour 30 minutes

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Write your name and class on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

Answer one question.

Note that up to 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for your use of language.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
All questions in this paper carry equal marks.

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Answer one question.

Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.

1 Are museums a waste of money?

2 ‘Politicians have no right to privacy.’ Discuss.

3 How far is sustainable living a realistic goal in your society?

4 Should the concerns of minority groups influence policies in a country?

5 ‘Happiness is merely an illusion in the modern world.’ Do you agree?

6 Evaluate the claim that it is dangerous to disregard history.

7 ‘In an age of technology, it is easier than ever before to commit crime.’ Do you agree?

8 Assess the view that peaceful protest is more effective than violence in bringing about change.

9 Does censorship still have a place in this digital age?

10 ‘To ensure peace, it is vital to prepare for war.’ What is your view?

11 Discuss the view that science and technology is key to your society’s success.

12 To what extent is youth activism necessary for a better tomorrow?