Prelim
[ACJC]
(Rituals) The author discusses the benefits and detrimental effects of rituals in our lives. How far do you agree or disagree with the author’s observations? Illustrate your arguments with examples drawn from your own experience and that of your society.
[ASRJC]
(Power of information) Cassius Arashi writes about the importance of having access to information and the concerns that come along with it. How far do you agree with his observations, relating your arguments to your own experience and that of your society?
[CJC]
(Pros and cons of meritocracy) Adrian Wooldridge argues that meritocracy should be embraced, while Clifton Mark argues that it should be abandoned. How far do you agree or disagree with the views expressed in these two passages? Illustrate your answer with examples of how you and your society regard meritocracy.
[DHS]
(Minimalism vs Maximalism) Kyle Chakya supports minimalism while Rob Walker argues why clutter should be embraced. How far do you agree with the opinions expressed in these two passages? Support your answer with examples drawn from your own experience and that of your society.
[EJC]
(Pursuing excellence) Charlie Bing makes the case that we must strive for excellence, while André Spicer argues that we should embrace being good enough. How far do you agree or disagree with their observations? Support your answer with reference to your own experience and that of your society.
[HCI]
(Serendipity) Tess Lamare argues that a belief in serendipity is no longer relevant while Simon Chan is of the view we need to restore a belief in serendipity. How far do you agree or disagree with their observations, relating your arguments to your own experience and that of your society?
[JPJC]
(Architecture and urban design) Michael Bond explores the impact of architecture and urban design on our well-being. How far would you agree with his observations? Relate your arguments to your own experience and that of your society.
[MI]
(Loyalty) In this article, Benedict Arnold discusses how and why people’s perceptions of loyalty have changed in today’s world. How far do you agree with his observations? Relate your arguments to your own experience and that of your society.
[NJC]
(Rituals) David Robson and David Brooks outline why people engage in rituals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their observations? Illustrate your answer by referring to the ways in which you and your society regard rituals.
[NYJC]
(Value of kindness) Eva Wiseman argues that kindness has considerable value while Roisin Lanigan questions this. How far do you agree or disagree with the opinions expressed by the two authors? In your answer, develop some of the points made by the authors and support your arguments with examples drawn from your own experience and that of your society.
[RI]
(Effects of globalisation on culture) Francis Hezel discusses how culture can thrive with globalisation whereas Taryam Al Subaihi comments on the challenges to culture in an age of globalisation. How far do you agree with the opinions expressed in these two passages? Support your answer with examples drawn from your own experience and that of your society.
[RVHS]
(University education) Becky Frankiewicz makes significant criticisms of a university education today. How far do you agree or disagree with the author’s observations? Illustrate your examples drawn from your own experiences and that of your society.
[SAJC]
(Hurtful humour) Allaya Cooks examines the consequences of hurtful humour. How far do you agree or disagree with her views? Support your answer with examples drawn from your own experience and that of your society.
[TJC]
(Unhealthy eating) In the passage, the author highlights the challenges governments face in combating unhealthy eating. How far do you agree with the author’s observations? Relate your arguments to your own experience and that of your society.
[TMJC]
(Conscious consumerism) The author outlines the growing popularity of conscious consumerism and discusses its ability to bring about change. How far do you agree with her observations? Relate your arguments to your own experience and that of your society.
[VJC]
(Impacts of moral change) Danaher discusses moral change in society. How far do you agree or disagree with the author’s observations? Illustrate your arguments with examples drawn from your own experience and that of your society.
[YIJC]
(Lying) Errol Morries thinks that lying is understandable and even acceptable, while Laurel Hamers warns about its dangers. How far do you agree or disagree with the views expressed in the two passages? Illustrate your answer with examples of how you and your society regard lying.