PAST YEAR QUESTIONS COLLECTION

YEAR PAPER 4 : QUESTION 2 ( EW)

November Traditional beliefs are widening the gaps between generations.” Do
2019 you agree? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples. You should
write at least 350 words.

July 2019 “Urbanisation has brought harm to society.” Do you agree? Justify your
stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at least 350
words.

March 2019 “Family has the biggest influence on one’s character.” Do you agree
with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples.
You should write at least 350 words

March 2018 “ Unemployment among graduates today is caused by their own

attitude.” Do you agree with the statement?

Nov 2017 “ Rules and regulations are meant to promote discipline” Do you agree
with the statements

Modern gadgets can be defined as small pieces of equipment that use

July 2017 new technology. Some of these modern gadgets are tabs, smartphones,
computers and laptops.
MacMillan Dictionary.com

With reference to the definition of modern gadgets given, do you agree

that only children over the age of seven should be allowed to use
modern gadgets? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where
appropriate.

March 2017 “Respect for the elders is lacking among youngsters today”. Do you
agree with that statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
examples. You should write at least 350 words.     
                                                                                  

November “The Internet is often blamed for the lack of creativity and critical
2016 thinking in today’s youth.”
Do you agree with this statement? You should write at least 350
words.    
            

July 2016 The traditional male role has changed with modernisation. Discuss.
You should write at least 350 words.        

                                                                              
March 2016 “Competition is healthy.” Do you agree with the statement? Justify
your stand by giving relevant examples where appropriate. You should
write at least 350 words.

November “There is a strong link between reading and academic success”. 

2015 Discuss.  You should write at least 350 words.

July 2015 “Media is an educational tool”. Discuss.  You should write at least 350
words.

March 2015 “Many tragedies can be avoided if people take preventive actions.” 
Discuss.  You should write at least 350 words.

November “Playing computer games is beneficial for everyone.”  Discuss.  You

2014 should write at least 350 words.

July 2014 “The imbalance between the number of boys and girls pursuing
university education creates social problems.”  To what extent is this
statement true?  Discuss.  You should write at least 350 words.

March 2014 “The trend today among youths is to own the latest technological
gadgets such as mobile phones and other devices.  Is this a healthy
development among young people?  Give your opinions.  You should
write at least 350 words.

November “The most important factor which contributes towards a person’s

2013 success is he / she himself / herself.”  Do you agree with the
statement?  Justify your stand, giving relevant examples where
appropriate.

July 2013
“Everyone should aim to become a millionaire by the age of 35.” 
Discuss.  You should write at least 350 words.

March 2013
Man’s careless attitude is the main cause for the destruction of the
 environment.  Discuss.

November
2012 “Women make better leaders than men.”  Do you agree?  Discuss.

July 2012 “Students’ participation in co-curricular activities has been made one
of the criteria for entry into universities.”  What do you think of this
requirement?  Give your opinion and support it with reasons.

March 2012 “Education is the most important factor in the development of a

country.”  Discuss.

End 2011 “A person’s career choice should be determined by his or her

interest.”  Discuss.

Mid 2011 “The most valuable thing in life is friendship.”  Do you agree?  Discuss.

End 2010 “In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by
parents or elders.”  What do you think of this practice in today’s
society?  Discuss. 

Mid 2010 “The world today is turning more to electronic communications such
as e-mail, Facebook and Short Message System (SMS).”  What is your
opinion of this growing trend?  Discuss.

End 2009 “People commit crime for selfish reasons.”  Discuss.

Mid 2009 “Information and communications technology (ICT) is the cause of

today’s any social ills.”  What is your opinion?  Support your answer
with examples.

End 2008 “People are becoming more materialistic.  They are concerned with
making more money and what money can buy.”  What is your opinion
on being materialistic?