NANYANG JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2009 GENERAL PAPER PAPER 1 Friday TIME 1 hour 30 minutes 4 September

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, class and GP Tutors name on your answer scripts. Answer ONE question from Paper 1. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES In Paper 1, all questions carry equal marks. [Note that 20 marks out of 50 will be awarded for the use of language.] At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

This question paper consists of 2 printed pages.

Answer one question from this Paper. Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length. 1. 2. Is it the responsibility of the richer nations to help the poorer ones? Everything has been figured out, except how to live. How far is this true of Singapore? Is cultural diversity more a boon than a bane for societies today? Far too much attention is given to animal rights. Do you agree? Is sport too closely linked to politics? There is no place for the Arts in todays technological society. Discuss. To what extent do young people in your country take an interest in volunteer work? The world would be a better place if religion did not exist. What is your view? Life for children today has never been better. Comment. Science and ethics should not mix. Discuss. The more women are empowered, the more society benefits. Do you agree? It is more important to love what you do than to do what you love. Discuss.

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