2015 General Paper (8807) Paper 1

[zbear]

Wow! So fast you have the questions?

[Augmum]

Wow…U are really fast to post the questions here…thanks…


Yes, my gal told me too that she heard … many prepared the topic on War n Terrorism…but she wont be doing this as she deems she is not pro in this theme…

[Augmum]

What about Paper 2… Any idea ?

[TheGPTutor]

@zbear

@Augmum

I like to be on top of things. I get the paper early so as to analyse the paper and make a quick reflection on the prep and lessons organised for the year, as well as the validity of rumours that circulate each year about type of questions that will appear.

[HarveyLee]

Hi there! Thought I would help to give next year's students a head start for their General Paper Exams by providing this year's \"A\" Level Questions for reference. I'll also be happy to answer any GP-related questions in this thread so shoot away!


Taken from the free General Paper resource site: http://www.H1GeneralPaper.com

2015 Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Examinations
General Paper 8807 (Paper 1)

1.\t‘There is no such thing as bad publicity.’ To what extent is this true?

2.\tHow far is it possible for one country to forgive another for its past actions?

3.\tHow effectively is public health promoted and managed in your society?

4.\t‘No cause is ever worth dying for.’ Discuss.

5.\tConsider the argument that the main purpose of television should be to educate rather than simply to entertain.

6.\tIn your society, how well are the demands for the economy and the environment balanced?

7.\t‘Parents have no right to impose their own values and beliefs on their children.’ Discuss.

8.\t‘Books serve little purpose in education as technological developments become more sophisticated.’ How far do you agree?

9.\tTo what extent should the arts in your society focus on local rather than foreign talent?

10.\tShould there be any controls over the production of energy when the need for it is so great?

11.\tWhen a government’s finances for social welfare are limited, should they be directed towards the young or old?

12.\t‘Human actions should be based on scientific fact, not religious faith.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

Found on the resource site: http://www.H1GeneralPaper.Com

[emerald]

Hi any idea if the GP papers are marked overseas or locally?


Thanks in advance.

[Augmum]

emerald:

Hi any idea if the GP papers are marked overseas or locally?


Thanks in advance.

The papers are marked Overseas...

[TheGPTutor]

Marked overseas but moderated in Singapore. This is not the Cambridge paper, it is SEAB-Cambridge paper. So SEAB has final say vis-a-vis the bell curve.

[TheGPTutor]

Augmum:

What about Paper 2... Any idea ?

Paper 2 was on Sports. A double passage was presented to the students. It makes the AQ component a little more challenging than AQ for single passage. There s been mixed reaction to Paper 2. Some found it challenging while others found it 'ok'. Students are always presented a passage which the examiner feels that students should know about. Hence the AQ discussion should not be too difficult as the examiner feels that this is a subject area that all students should be able to apply, argue and show relevance to society.

Prior to 2015, double passage was tested in 2008 and 2004.