ANGLO-CHINESE JUNIOR COLLEGE JC1 PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION 2010

GENERAL PAPER

Paper 1

Additional Materials: Answer Paper

8806/01

1 hour 30 minutes

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your index number and name 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, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer one question. Note that 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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GP 8806_1 ACJC 2010 [Turn over]

Anglo-Chinese Junior College General Paper Department

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Answer one question.

Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.

1. “A government should not be afraid to make unpopular decisions.” Discuss. 2. “This is the age of the swinging singles.” To what extent is this an accurate

reflection of the attitude towards marriage in your society? 3. “Popular culture is the culture of the illiterate and uncouth.” Discuss. 4. “Information technology has left us more detached from society than ever

before.” Is this an accurate assessment of information technology today?

5. To what extent is foreign aid a viable solution to a country’s woes? 6. “In our world today, there is a greater need for religion.” Do you agree? 7. “Competition is essential for effective education.” Discuss. 8. “The golden age has lost its shine.” Is this a fair assessment of the experiences

of the elderly in your society? 9. “Environmental conservation is motivated by man’s self-interest.” Discuss. 10. “Simple living is no longer possible in today’s world.” Discuss. 11. “The media sell us false hopes.” How far is this true?

12. “Youth is wasted on the young.” Is this a fair assessment of the younger generation?