IJC MYE 2010

Answer one question.

Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.

1. Children today do not live in a better world. Comment.

2. Happiness is a matter of choice. To what extent would you agree with this
statement?

3. ‘Sport today divides rather than unites.’ Is this a fair comment?

4. Are the elderly inevitably a burden in any society?

5. ‘Education kills curiosity.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

6. ‘The youth of today are too sheltered and unable to overcome adversity.’
Is this true of your society?

7. Computers have made us lazier. What is your view?

8. Can capital punishment ever be justified?

9. ‘It is impossible to achieve work-life balance in Singapore today.’ Do you

agree?

10. Censorship is futile in this day and age. Comment.

11. ‘Social networking sites have brought more problems than benefits to
society.’ Do you agree?

12. ‘We are not technological gods but ethical monsters.’ Discuss.
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Answer one question.

Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.

1. ‘Marriage is an obsolete and oppressive institution in today’s world.’ To

what extent do you agree?

2. ‘The concept of family is lost on today’s generation.’ Comment.

3. ‘Youth in Singapore today are not apathetic; they are just ignorant.’ What
is your view?

4. Would the world be a better place if it were ruled by women?

5. ‘Real learning does not take place in educational institutions.’ Do you

agree?

6. Has business ruined sport?

7. ‘The harsher the punishment, the more effective it is.’ Comment.

8. Do you think that the promise of equality will ever be realised?

9. How far should the press be free in your society?

10. ‘Integrity has no place in today’s world.’ Discuss.

11. To what extent do you agree that the most important thing in life is the
pursuit of material wealth?

12. ‘A life without failure is not a life well-lived.’ What is your view?
SRJC Promo 2010

Answer one question from this paper.

Answers should be between 500 to 800 words in length.

1. “The golden years.” Is this an apt description of old age in Singapore?

2. There is little value in reality television programmes. To what extent is this

true?

3. ‘The end of poverty is merely an ideal.’ Discuss.

4. The generation gap can never be bridged.” Do you agree?

5. ‘The media should be blamed for the social ills of today.’ To what extent
do you agree with this statement?

6. To what extent would you agree that the future holds much promise for
young people?

7. “Singaporeans should welcome foreigners with an open heart.” To what

extent do you agree with this statement?

8. The new media is a curse, not a blessing. Do you agree?

9. Obedience is an overrated virtue and should be discouraged. What are

your views?

10. ‘It is still a man’s world today.’ Do you agree?

11. ‘‘Tourism is a necessary evil for developing nations.” Do you

agree?

12. Consider the importance of loyalty in today’s world.

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PAPER 1
Answer one question from this Paper.
Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.

1. ‘It is tough being a teenager today.’ Comment.

2. Should economic gain be the main purpose for developing the arts?

3. Is there still a place for traditions in today’s world?

4. How far have the needs of lower income groups or the handicapped been met
in modern Singapore?

5. Life for women has never been so good. Do you agree?

6. ‘Singapore’s education system is the key to its low crime rate.’ How far do you
agree with this statement?

7. To what extent are migrant workers beneficial to Singapore?

8. Consider the importance of humour.

9. Discuss the view that modern technology always improves our lives.

10. ‘The only aim of education is to enable one to find a job.’ Is this true?

11. The mass media creates more problems than benefits for the family. Discuss.
 12. Is honesty the best policy?

CJC Promo 2010

PAPER 1

Answer ONE question from this paper.

Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.

1. “Victims of discrimination deserve special consideration.” Do you agree?

2. “Disconnect the computer, disconnect my life.” How far is this true of

modern society?

3. Should parents be blamed for the mistakes of their children?

4. “Media representations of crime only serve to create fear.” Discuss.

5. “No complaint, no change.” How true is this of Singaporean society?

6. “Greed is the greatest cause of poverty.” Do you agree?

7. “There should be no retirement age.” (Lee Kuan Yew) Discuss.

8. Which is more important for the well-being of today’s world – the arts or
the sciences?

9. Should people spend so much time and effort on sport when the chances
of success are slim?

10. Discuss the value of toys.

11. Is it possible for Singapore’s young people to truly live their dreams?

12. “It is better to die on one’s feet than to live on one’s knees.” Discuss this
statement in relation to the value of integrity in today’s world.
PJC Promo 2010

Answer ONE question from this paper.

Answers should be between 500 and 800 words in length.

1. The golden years should be the best time of one’s life. Do you agree?

2. To what extent is Singapore a family-friendly society?

3. ‘Young people today face problems which their parents never encountered.’
Discuss.

4. What, in your opinion, is a meaningful life?

5. ‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ Is this true for netizens?

6. Consider what would be needed to build a unified nation.

7. ‘We have no choice but to exploit our environment.’ What is your view?

8. Are international sporting events always beneficial?

9. Should the government be involved in all aspects of its citizens’ lives?

10. Science gives us the illusion of being in control. Discuss.

11. ‘The only justice for causing death is death itself.’ Comment.
12. Assess the view that the appreciation of the arts is only for the rich.