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2021 JC GP Prelim Questions by topic

2021 JC Prelim Questions 

(SCHOOLS)

ACJC PRELIM 2021

  1. Is there any point in pursuing democracy today?
  2. ‘Happiness is in your own hands, not in those of others around you.’ Discuss.
  3. Is change to be welcomed or feared in your society?
  4. Given increasing tensions in today’s world, how acceptable is it for countries to develop nuclear weapons?
  5. Can breaches of human rights ever be justified?
  6. ‘Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.’ Is integrity more important than ever?
  7. Is marriage overrated in your society?
  8. ‘Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.’ How far do you agree that art shapes reality more than it reflects reality?
  9. To what extent does international cooperation improve citizens’ quality of life?
  10. Consider the view that celebrities are overpaid.
  11. Discuss the view that all countries have an equal responsibility to combat climate change.
  12. To what extent should disadvantaged groups be given preferential treatment?

CJC PRELIM 2021

  1. ‘Society cannot progress without sacrifice.’ Discuss.
  2. ‘We have become slaves to convenience.’ Is this true of your society today?
  3. How far should a government have the right to restrict the freedom of its citizens?
  4. ‘Music plays a critical role in the development of a society’s cultural identity.’ What is your view?
  5. ‘Given that the future is volatile, there is little benefit in planning for it.’ Comment.
  6. ‘’A society in which no one is left behind.’ To what extent is this an achievable goal for your society?
  7. ‘E-sports is just entertainment, not sport.’ How far do you agree?
  8. ‘Politicians often promise more than they can deliver.’ What is your view?
  9. Consider the view that sustainable development can only be pursued by affluent countries.
  10. How far do you agree that young people are ignored when decisions affecting them are made?
  11. How important is tolerance in today’s society?
  12. ‘The adoption of online trade has made traditional businesses irrelevant in this digital age.’ How far is this true of your society?

DHS PRELIM 2021

  1. ‘The rich and powerful can get away with anything.’ How far is this true?
  2. Should censorship of the media be entirely the responsibility of the government?
  3. Examine the claim that small countries are more successful at achieving prosperity than big countries.
  4. ‘The Arts must be controversial in order to be meaningful.’ What are your views?
  5. Consider the view that urban living is exciting, but detrimental to one’s health.
  6. ‘Climate change hurts poor people the most.’ Discuss.
  7. To what extent are political leaders treated unfairly by the media?
  8. ‘Only those with something to hide are concerned about losing their privacy.’
    Discuss.
  9. To what extent is racial harmony a reality in your society?
  10. ‘Our faith in technology to solve all our problems is misplaced.’ Comment.
  11. Should being gracious still be encouraged in your society?
  12. ‘To truly understand a culture, learn its language.’ Do you agree?

EJC PRELIM 2021

  1. Is the modern world becoming a more charitable place to live in?
  2. ‘Too much pressure is placed on government leaders to solve the problems of their people.’ How far do you agree?
  3. ‘While environmental sustainability is desirable, it is an unachievable goal.’ Discuss.
  4. Should the study of literature be made compulsory in schools?
  5. Can space travel be justified when there are such pressing issues in the world today?
  6. Consider the importance of nature in your society.
  7. ‘Given the cost of conflict, it should always be avoided.’ Discuss.
  8. ‘As countries pursue development, heritage sites are losing their relevance.’ How far do you agree?
  9. Consider the view that more scientists than artists are needed in the world today.
  10. Is complete self-sufficiency in countries ever possible?
  11. Examine the view that journalists should only report the facts and not share their opinions.
  12. To what extent is obedience valued in your society?

HCI PRELIM 2021

  1. ‘It is important for young people to have a good understanding of the history of their own country.’ Discuss.
  2. Do you agree that every country must seek to be self-sufficient at all costs?
  3. Is there a need to redefine the notion of success in your society?
  4. Should we worry that social media has become young people’s window to the world?
  5. ‘Instead of expecting governments to solve environmental problems, we should look for solutions on our own.’ Do you agree?
  6. Is compassion necessarily desirable?
  7. Should everyone be treated equally all the time?
  8. ‘The direction in which parents start a child will determine his future life.’ How much influence do parents have over their children’s future?
  9. How forgiving should we be of leaders who fail to live up to our expectations?
  10. ‘Richer but unhappier.’ Is this an accurate description of your society?
  11. To what extent are countries able to effectively overcome online threats?
  12. ‘There is nothing that we cannot accomplish as long as we work together.’ Comment.

MI PRELIM 2021 

  1. To what extent is greater diversity in society desirable?
  2. Does advancement in modern science truly bring progress for the world?
  3. ‘The beauty of the arts lies in its exposure OF the ugly.’Discuss.
  4. Consider the view that having access to more information makes us more ignorant.
  5. ‘The prioritisation of national interest inevitably harms global interests.’Is This a fair comment?
  6. How effectively are environmental concerns in your society addressed?
  7. ‘In a world where problems prevail, no one should be a bystander.’ Do you agree?
  8. Are schools still relevant today?
  9. Can businesses be socially responsible when profit is their ultimate goal?
  10. How far are the elderly seen as an asset in your society?
  11. To what extent are public figures today persecuted rather than celebrated?
  12. Is health more important than wealth?

 

NJC PRELIM 2021

  1. ‘Young people today lack resilience.’ To what extent is this a fair viewpoint?
  2. ‘We should focus more on our similarities than our differences.’ To what extent do you agree?
  3. ‘In today’s digitalised world, technology completely defines who we are.’ Discuss.
  4. People are not preparing sufficiently for old age.’ To what extent do you think this is true in your society?
  5. ‘Politicians should be viewed with suspicion.’ To what extent do you agree?
  6. ‘Fashion merely serves superficial purposes.’ Is this a fair comment?    
  7. ‘Our current lifestyles are environmentally unsustainable.’ How far is this true?     
  8. Consider the view that literature is more meaningful when it reflects life.
  9. ‘Graciousness is a lost virtue.’ How true is this of your society?
  10. Examine the view that the strengths of social media are also its weaknesses.
  11. Is winning always desirable?
  12. ‘It is persuasion, not intimidation, that changes the world for the better.’ Discuss.

 

NYJC PRELIM 2021

  1. Should a country be run like a business?
  2. ‘Not enough attention is given to ensure that our use of language does not offend.’ Do you agree?
  3. Should your society safeguard against future shocks or focus on the now?
  4. Do you agree that the police have too much power today?
  5. ‘Fashion is always frivolous.’ What is your view?
  6. ‘The lack of trust in science today is unwarranted.’ Do you agree?
  7. To what extent can the regulation of technology companies be justified?
  8. ‘Lifelong learning is possible and should be encouraged for everyone.’ Consider whether this is true in your society.
  9. Do we still have a use for the workplace?
  10. ‘Celebrities have no business in politics.’ What is your view?
  11. ‘People should have absolute authority over their own body.’ Discuss.
  12. Do you agree that public good, not profit, should be the focus of the media?

 

RI PRELIM 2021

  1. How far is an overseas education a necessity for young people in your society?
  2. Should individual rights and freedom be protected at all costs?
  3. Is it fair to say that investment in space exploration is a total waste of resources? 
  4. ‘The arts ask questions while the sciences provide answers.’ How valid is this view? 
  5. Should we be concerned with the ethics of medical research when doing so will limit its effectiveness?
  6. How far do you agree that good governance is key to the protection of the environment?
  7. ‘There is no value in believing in something unless it can be scientifically proven.’ How far is this true? 
  8. ‘Art is only worth what people will pay for it.’ Do you agree? 
  9. Is modern technology a benefit or threat to our safety?
  10. Have our efforts to address discrimination made us overly sensitive? Discuss this in relation to your society.
  11. Should the state intervene in matters relating to one’s body?
  12. ‘Social activism today has done more harm than good.’ How fair is this assessment?

RVHS PRELIM 2021

 

  1. Can charity be truly altruistic? 
  2. To what extent should contentious issues be discussed in your society? 
  3. ‘As science advances, the importance of the arts and humanities declines.’ Is this an accurate claim today? 
  4. ‘A preoccupation with speed is the curse of modern life.’ Discuss. 
  5. How far has modern technology empowered individual freedom in your society? 
  6. Considering a growing human population, should large tracts of land be devoted to the conservation of plant and animal species? 
  7. To what extent are athletes at major sporting events competing on a level playing field? 
  8. ‘We now live in an age of individualism, where communal values have been sidelined.’ How far is this statement true of modern society? 
  9. Are recent changes to the workplace for the better or the worse? 
  10. ‘Governments should not interfere in the running of big businesses.’ Comment. 
  11. Consider the importance of personalisation in the world today. 
  12. To what extent is the movement of people across borders desirable? 

SAJC PRELIM 2021

  1. ‘Graciousness has diminished in importance.’ Is this true in your society?
  2. ‘Politics and religion should remain separate.’ Comment.
  3. ‘Fear is no longer a deterrence.’ How far is this true?
  4. How integral are the arts to a country’s identity?
  5. ‘Women, more so than men, are hindered by traditions.’ Comment.
  6. ‘Rather than empower our lives, technology has handicapped us.’ Discuss.
  7. How far are the needs of the minorities being met today?
  8. ‘Those with knowledge are not always wise.’ Do you agree?
  9. How far have we adequately prepared the elderly to face the challenges of the modern world?
  10.  To what extent is your society doing enough to combat the risks of climate change?
  11.  Examine the view that humour trivialises important issues.
  12.  ‘In times of crisis, governments should aim for compliance rather than consensus.’ Discuss.

 

TJC PRELIM 2021

  1. ‘All spectacle and little substance.’ Is this a fair assessment of the arts?
  2. Are societies with ageing populations always at a disadvantage?
  3. ‘Mental health is just as important as physical health.’ Is this true of your society?
  4. How far is technology the solution to food waste?
  5. Do we need to worry about entertainment in the media today?
  6. To what extent is education in your society keeping up with the changing nature of work?
  7. ‘Governments should never hide the truth from their people.’ Do you agree? 
  8. Consider the view that people no longer have much faith in science.
  9. Does the value of spectator sport lie solely in its ability to entertain?
  10. Should conflict always be avoided?
  11. ‘People just do not know how to have fun.’ How true is this of your society?
  12. ‘We do not need reminders of the past since the past is best forgotten.’ Do you agree?

 

TMJC PRELIM 2021

  1. To what extent should sport in your society focus on local rather than foreign talent?
  2. Should developing countries be allowed to exploit all their natural resources? 
  3. Is travel really beneficial?
  4. To what extent is the government responsible for maintaining public health? 
  5. Authority should always be questioned. Do you agree?
  6. Social media has limited rather than enriched the lives of youths today. Comment. 
  7. How far should schools focus on preparing students for high-paying jobs?
  8. Is it fair to expect celebrities to be role models?
  9. Economic progress should be the main goal of any developing country. Discuss.
  10. Examine the role of the arts in establishing a national identity in your society.
  11. Scientists should focus on research that benefits the greatest number of people. Discuss.
  12. Given the high levels of foreign aid today, global hunger will soon be a thing of the past. How far is this true?

 

VJC PRELIM 2021

  1. ‘Small countries are always disadvantaged compared to large countries.’ Comment.  
  2. Is modern technology the best solution to climate change?
  3. To what extent is it accurate to describe the world today as a disrupted one? 
  4. Examine the view that the government should care only for the weak in your society. 
  5. Should criminals always be given a second chance?
  6. ‘Just as social media shapes the young, so do the young shape social media.’ To what extent is this true? 
  7. Should the rights of individuals be more important than the interests of their society today? 
  8. Do major sporting events really bring people together? 
  9. How far do you agree that where one is born determines one’s future?
  10. ‘With the rise of the Internet, books have lost their value.’ What do you think? 
  11. ‘People today need to be more resilient than ever before.’ How true is this of your society? 
  12. ‘In a world where instant success is celebrated, hard work is no longer important.’ Is this a fair comment? 

YIJC PRELIM 2021

  1.  ‘A voice for all’. Consider whether this is a desirable goal in your society.
  2.  ‘We are powerless against multinational companies’. How far do you agree?
  3. Can limitations on scientific research be justified nowadays?

 

  1. Should a leader always be democratically elected? 
  2. Discuss the view that, in today’s world, the arts are only for the elite.
  3. ‘National interests should always come before the interests of the individual.’ Discuss.
  1. ‘People should have full control over decisions affecting their own bodies.’ What is your view?
  2. Has city life lost its appeal?
  3. To what extent should decisions in your society be guided by outcomes rather than ideals?
  4. Do rituals and ceremonies still have a place in your society?
  5. Examine the view that, the more technology advances, the more the environment suffers.
  6. ‘Education offers better job prospects, but not success.’ How far is this true in today’s world?

 

2021 JC Prelim Questions 

(TOPICS)

POL/PRIV/GOVT/FRED/SEC

  1.  Is there any point in pursuing democracy today? (ACJC 2021)
  2.  Given increasing tensions in today’s world, how acceptable is it for countries to develop nuclear weapons? (ACJC 2021)
  3. Can breaches of human rights ever be justified? (ACJC 2021)
  4. To what extent does international cooperation improve citizens’ quality of life? (ACJC 2021)
  5. How far should a government have the right to restrict the freedom of its citizens? (CJC 2021)
  6.  ‘Politicians often promise more than they can deliver.’ What is your view? (CJC 2021)
  7. Consider the view that sustainable development can only be pursued by affluent countries. (CJC 2021)
  8.  Examine the claim that small countries are more successful at achieving prosperity than big countries. (DHS 2021)
  9.  ‘Too much pressure is placed on government leaders to solve the problems of their people.’ How far do you agree? (EJC 2021)
  10. Is complete self-sufficiency in countries ever possible? (EJC 2021)
  11. Do you agree that every country must seek to be self-sufficient at all costs? (HCI 2021)
  12. How forgiving should we be of leaders who fail to live up to our expectations? (HCI 2021)
  13. To what extent are countries able to effectively overcome online threats? (HCI 2021)
  14. ‘The prioritisation of national interest inevitably harms global interests.’Is This a fair comment? (MI 2021)
  15. Can businesses be socially responsible when profit is their ultimate goal? (MI 2021)
  16. ‘Politicians should be viewed with suspicion.’ To what extent do you agree? (NJC 2021)
  17. Do you agree that the police have too much power today? (NYJC 2021)
  18. Should a country be run like a business? (NYJC 2021)
  19. ‘Celebrities have no business in politics.’ What is your view? (NYJC 2021)
  20. Should the state intervene in matters relating to one’s body? (RI 2021)
  21. ‘Governments should not interfere in the running of big businesses.’ Comment. (RVHS 2021)
  22. ‘Politics and religion should remain separate.’ Comment. (SAJC 2021)
  23.  ‘In times of crisis, governments should aim for compliance rather than consensus.’ Discuss. (SAJC 2021)
  24. ‘Governments should never hide the truth from their people.’ Do you agree?  (TJC 2021)
  25. Should developing countries be allowed to exploit all their natural resources? (TMJC 2021)
  26. Economic progress should be the main goal of any developing country. Discuss. (TMJC 2021)
  27.  ‘Small countries are always disadvantaged compared to large countries.’ Comment.   (VJC 2021)
  28. ‘A voice for all’. Consider whether this is a desirable goal in your society. (YIJC 2021)
  29.  ‘We are powerless against multinational companies’. How far do you agree? (YIJC 2021)
  30. Should a leader always be democratically elected? (YIJC 2021)
  31. ‘National interests should always come before the interests of the individual.’ Discuss. (YIJC 2021)

 

GLOBALISATION/NATIONAL IDENTITY

  1. ‘It is important for young people to have a good understanding of the history of their own country.’ Discuss. (HCI 2021)
  2. To what extent is the movement of people across borders desirable?  (RVHS 2021)

 

ARTS/CULTURE

  1. ‘Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.’ How far do you agree that art shapes reality more than it reflects reality? (ACJC 2021)
  2. ‘Music plays a critical role in the development of a society’s cultural identity.’ What is your view? (CJC 2021)
  3. ‘The Arts must be controversial in order to be meaningful.’ What are your views? (CJC 2021)
  4. ‘To truly understand a culture, learn its language.’ Do you agree? (DHS 2021)
  5. Should the study of literature be made compulsory in schools? (EJC 2021)
  6.  ‘The beauty of the arts lies in its exposure OF the ugly.’Discuss. (MI 2021)
  7. ‘Fashion merely serves superficial purposes.’ Is this a fair comment?   (NJC 2021)
  8. Consider the view that literature is more meaningful when it reflects life. (NJC 2021)
  9. ‘Fashion is always frivolous.’ What is your view? (NYJC 2021)
  10. ‘The arts ask questions while the sciences provide answers.’ How valid is this view?  (RI 2021)
  11. ‘Art is only worth what people will pay for it.’ Do you agree?  (RI 2021)
  12. How integral are the arts to a country’s identity? (SAJC 2021)
  13. All spectacle and little substance.’ Is this a fair assessment of the arts? (TJC 2021)
  14. Do we need to worry about entertainment in the media today? (TJC 2021)
  15. Examine the role of the arts in establishing a national identity in your society. (TMJC 2021)
  16. Discuss the view that, in today’s world, the arts are only for the elite (YIJC 2021)

 

GENERAL

  1.  ‘Happiness is in your own hands, not in those of others around you.’ Discuss. (ACJC 2021)
  2. ‘Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.’ Is integrity more important than ever? (ACJC 2015)
  3. Consider the view that celebrities are overpaid. (ACJC 2021)
  4.  ‘The rich and powerful can get away with anything.’ How far is this true? (DHS 2021)
  5. Consider the view that urban living is exciting, but detrimental to one’s health. (DHS 2021)
  6.  ‘Only those with something to hide are concerned about losing their privacy.’
    Discuss. (DHS 2021)
  7.  Is the modern world becoming a more charitable place to live in? (EJC 2021)
  8.  ‘Given the cost of conflict, it should always be avoided.’ Discuss. (EJC 2021)
  9. Is compassion necessarily desirable? (HCI 2021)
  10. Should everyone be treated equally all the time? (HCI 2021)
  11. ‘The direction in which parents start a child will determine his future life.’ How much influence do parents have over their children’s future? (HCI 2021)
  12. ‘There is nothing that we cannot accomplish as long as we work together.’ Comment. (HCI 2021)
  13. ‘In a world where problems prevail, no one should be a bystander.’ Do you agree? (MI 2021)
  14. To what extent are public figures today persecuted rather than celebrated? (MI 2021)
  15. ‘Young people today lack resilience.’ To what extent is this a fair viewpoint? (NJC 2021)
  16. ‘We should focus more on our similarities than our differences.’ To what extent do you agree? (NJC 2021)
  17. Is winning always desirable? (NJC 2021)
  1. ‘It is persuasion, not intimidation, that changes the world for the better.’ Discuss. (NJC 2021)
  2. Do we still have a use for the workplace? (NYJC 2021)
  3. Can charity be truly altruistic?  (RVHS 2021)
  4. ‘A preoccupation with speed is the curse of modern life.’ Discuss. (RVHS 2021)
  5. Are recent changes to the workplace for the better or the worse?  (RVHS 2021)
  6. Consider the importance of personalisation in the world today.  (RVHS 2021)
  7. ‘Fear is no longer a deterrence.’ How far is this true? (SAJC 2021)
  8. ‘Those with knowledge are not always wise.’ Do you agree? (SAJC 2021)
  9. Examine the view that humour trivialises important issues. (SAJC 2021)
  10. We do not need reminders of the past since the past is best forgotten.’ Do you agree? (TJC 2021)
  11. Should conflict always be avoided? (TJC 2021)
  12. Is travel really beneficial? (TMJC 2021)
  13. Authority should always be questioned. Do you agree? (TMJC 2021)
  14. Is it fair to expect celebrities to be role models? (TMJC 2021)
  15. To what extent is it accurate to describe the world today as a disrupted one?  (VJC 2021)
  16. Should criminals always be given a second chance? (VJC 2021)
  17. How far do you agree that where one is born determines one’s future? (VJC 2021)
  18. ‘With the rise of the Internet, books have lost their value.’ What do you think?  (VJC 2021)
  19. ‘People today need to be more resilient than ever before.’ How true is this of your society?  (VJC 2021)
  1. ‘In a world where instant success is celebrated, hard work is no longer important.’ Is this a fair comment?  (VJC 2021)
  1. ‘People just do not know how to have fun.’ How true is this of your society? (TJC 2021)
  2. Has city life lost its appeal? (YIJC 2021)

 

SOCIETY

  1. Is change to be welcomed or feared in your society? (ACJC 2021)
  2. Is marriage overrated in your society? (ACJC 2021)
  3. To what extent should disadvantaged groups be given preferential treatment? (ACJC 2021)
  4. ‘Society cannot progress without sacrifice.’ Discuss. (CJC 2021)
  5.  ‘We have become slaves to convenience.’ Is this true of your society today? (CJC 2021)
  6.  ‘’A society in which no one is left behind.’ To what extent is this an achievable goal for your society? (CJC 2021)
  7. How far do you agree that young people are ignored when decisions affecting them are made? (CJC 2021)
  8. How important is tolerance in today’s society? (CJC 2021)
  9.  To what extent is racial harmony a reality in your society? (DHS 2021)
  10.  Should being gracious still be encouraged in your society? (DHS 2021)
  11.  Consider the importance of nature in your society. (EJC 2021)
  12. To what extent is obedience valued in your society? (EJC 2021)
  13. ‘As countries pursue development, heritage sites are losing their relevance.’ How far do you agree?  (EJC 2021)
  14. Is there a need to redefine the notion of success in your society? (HCI 2021)
  15. ‘Richer but unhappier.’ Is this an accurate description of your society? (HCI 2021)
  16. To what extent is greater diversity in society desirable? (MI 2021)
  17. How far are the elderly seen as an asset in your society? (MI 2021)
  18. Is health more important than wealth? (MI 2021)
  19. People are not preparing sufficiently for old age.’ To what extent do you think this is true in your society? (NJC 2021)
  20. ‘Graciousness is a lost virtue.’ How true is this of your society? (NJC 2021)
  21. ‘Lifelong learning is possible and should be encouraged for everyone.’ Consider whether this is true in your society. (NYJC 2021)
  22. ‘Not enough attention is given to ensure that our use of language does not offend.’ Do you agree? (NYJC 2021)
  23. Should your society safeguard against future shocks or focus on the now? (NYJC 2021)
  24. ‘People should have absolute authority over their own body.’ Discuss. (NYJC 2021)
  25. Should individual rights and freedom be protected at all costs? (RI 2021)
  26. Have our efforts to address discrimination made us overly sensitive? Discuss this in relation to your society. (RI 2021)
  27. ‘Social activism today has done more harm than good.’ How fair is this assessment?(RI 2021)
  28. To what extent should contentious issues be discussed in your society?  (RVHS 2021)
  29. ‘We now live in an age of individualism, where communal values have been sidelined.’ How far is this statement true of modern society?  (RVHS 2021)
  30. ‘Graciousness has diminished in importance.’ Is this true in your society? (SAJC 2021)
  31. ‘Women, more so than men, are hindered by traditions.’ Comment. (SAJC 2021)
  32. How far are the needs of the minorities being met today? (SAJC 2021)
  33. How far have we adequately prepared the elderly to face the challenges of the modern world? (SAJC 2021)
  34. Are societies with ageing populations always at a disadvantage? (TJC 2021)
  35. ‘Mental health is just as important as physical health.’ Is this true of your society? (TJC 2021)
  36. Examine the view that the government should care only for the weak in your society. (VJC 2021)
  37. Should the rights of individuals be more important than the interests of their society today?  (VJC 2021)
  38. ‘People should have full control over decisions affecting their own bodies.’ What is your view? (YIJC 2021)
  39. To what extent should decisions in your society be guided by outcomes rather than ideals? (YIJC 2021)
  40. Do rituals and ceremonies still have a place in your society? (YIJC 2021)

 

SPORTS

  1.  ‘E-sports is just entertainment, not sport.’ How far do you agree? (CJC 2021)
  2. To what extent are athletes at major sporting events competing on a level playing field?  (RVHS 2021)
  3. Does the value of spectator sport lie solely in its ability to entertain? (TJC 2021)
  4. To what extent should sport in your society focus on local rather than foreign talent? (TMJC 2021)
  5. Do major sporting events really bring people together? (VJC 2021)

 

EDUCATION

  1. Are schools still relevant today? (MI 2021)
  2. How far is an overseas education a necessity for young people in your society? (RI 2021)
  3. To what extent is education in your society keeping up with the changing nature of work? (TJC 2021)
  4. How far should schools focus on preparing students for high-paying jobs? (TMJC 2021)
  5. ‘Education offers better job prospects, but not success.’ How far is this true in today’s world? (YIJC 2021)

 

ENVIRONMENT

  1. Discuss the view that all countries have an equal responsibility to combat climate change. (ACJC 2021)
  2. ‘Climate change hurts poor people the most.’ Discuss. (DHS 2021)
  3. ‘While environmental sustainability is desirable, it is an unachievable goal.’ Discuss (EJC 2021)
  4. ‘Instead of expecting governments to solve environmental problems, we should look for solutions on our own.’ Do you agree? (HCI 2021)
  5. How effectively are environmental concerns in your society addressed? (MI 2021)
  6. ‘Our current lifestyles are environmentally unsustainable.’ How far is this true?   (NJC 2021)
  7. How far do you agree that good governance is key to the protection of the environment? (RI 2021)
  8. Considering a growing human population, should large tracts of land be devoted to the conservation of plant and animal species?  (RVHS 2021)
  9.  To what extent is your society doing enough to combat the risks of climate change? (SAJC 2021)
  10. Is modern technology the best solution to climate change? (VJC 2021)

 

SCIENCE AND TECH

  1.  ‘The adoption of online trade has made traditional businesses irrelevant in this digital age.’ How far is this true of your society? (CJC 2021)
  2. ‘Our faith in technology to solve all our problems is misplaced.’ Comment. (DHS 2021)
  3.  Consider the view that more scientists than artists are needed in the world today. (EJC 2021)
  4. Can space travel be justified when there are such pressing issues in the world today? (EJC 2021)
  5. Does advancement in modern science truly bring progress for the world? (MI 2021)
  6. ‘In today’s digitalised world, technology completely defines who we are.’ Discuss. (NJC 2021)
  7. ‘The lack of trust in science today is unwarranted.’ Do you agree? (NYJC 2021)
  1. To what extent can the regulation of technology companies be justified? (NYJC 2021)
  2. Is it fair to say that investment in space exploration is a total waste of resources? (RI 2021)
  3. Should we be concerned with the ethics of medical research when doing so will limit its effectiveness? (RI 2021)
  4. ‘There is no value in believing in something unless it can be scientifically proven.’ How far is this true? (RI 2021)
  5. Is modern technology a benefit or threat to our safety? (RI 2021)
  6. ‘As science advances, the importance of the arts and humanities declines.’ Is this an accurate claim today?  (RVHS 2021)
  7. How far has modern technology empowered individual freedom in your society?  (RVHS 2021)
  8. ‘Rather than empower our lives, technology has handicapped us.’ Discuss. (SAJC 2021)
  9. Consider the view that people no longer have much faith in science. (TJC 2021)
  10. How far is technology the solution to food waste? (TJC 2021)
  11. Scientists should focus on research that benefits the greatest number of people. Discuss. (TMJC 2021)
  12. Can limitations on scientific research be justified nowadays? (YIJC 2021)
  13. Examine the view that, the more technology advances, the more the environment suffers. (YIJC 2021)

 

HEALTH

  1. To what extent is the government responsible for maintaining public health? (TMJC 2021)

 

MEDIA

  1. Should censorship of the media be entirely the responsibility of the government? (DHS 2021)
  2. To what extent are political leaders treated unfairly by the media? (DHS 2021)
  3. Examine the view that journalists should only report the facts and not share their opinions. (EJC 2021)
  4. Should we worry that social media has become young people’s window to the world? HCI 2021)
  5. Consider the view that having access to more information makes us more ignorant. (MI 2021)
  6. Examine the view that the strengths of social media are also its weaknesses. (NJC 2021)
  7. Do you agree that public good, not profit, should be the focus of the media? (NYJC 2021)
  8. Social media has limited rather than enriched the lives of youths today. Comment.  (TMJC 2021)
  9. ‘Just as social media shapes the young, so do the young shape social media.’ To what extent is this true?  (VJC 2021)

 

POVERTY

  1. Given the high levels of foreign aid today, global hunger will soon be a thing of the past. How far is this true? (TMJC 2021)
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