Our JC2 students have just completed their GP exams for this year, and here are the Essay Questions that came out for Paper 1. Have a look and see which question you would have chosen to answer!
- Consider the view that people imprisoned for their crimes should lose all their rights.
- Does religion still have a role in the modern world?
- ‘Dramas on television or film are never as effective as a live performance.’ Discuss.
- Assess the extent to which different age groups in your society are valued equally.
- To what extent can individuals shape their own lives when the world is so unpredictable?
- ‘Too many historical figures are famous for the wrong reasons.’ Discuss.
- ‘The results of scientific research should be available to everyone.’ How far do you agree?
- Examine the claim that music without words lacks both meaning and appeal.
- Since the extinction of species is a natural phenomenon, is there any point in trying to prevent it?
- ‘Consumerism is more of a curse than a blessing.’ How true is this of your society?
- Consider the view that mathematics is of little interest to most people as it is too complex.
- ‘It is not winning, but taking part, which matters.’ How acceptable is this an approach to life?