Our JC2 students have just completed their GP exams, and here are the essay questions that came out for Paper 1 this year. Which Question would you have chosen to answer? =)
- How reliable are statistics as a guide for planning the future?
- To what extent is human life in general about the survival of the fittest?
- ‘Individuals achieve sporting success, not nations.’ Discuss.
- ‘We shape our buildings, but then our buildings shape us.’ To what extent is this true of your society?
- To what extent can any society claim to be great?
- Examine the view that the scientist is concerned only with knowledge, not morality.
- Given greater levels of international cooperation, how necessary is it for countries to engage in the arms trade?
- Should politicians pursue the popular viewpoint or their own convictions, if they conflict?
- Is modern technology a benefit or a threat to democracy?
- ‘An appreciation of music is vital for a fully rounded education.’ How true is this of your society?
- ‘In a free society, there should be no restrictions on the freedom of speech.’ Discuss.
- How far can prosperity and uncontrolled population growth go hand in hand?