Here is a compilation of some of the sample A Level (H1) General Paper Essay Questions we will be grappling with on JC General Paper Essays:
1. Do people need the arts more nowadays rather than the hard sciences?
2. Globalisation and greater interconnectedness worldwide means more conflict, rather than less. How far do you agree with this statement?
3. Corporal punishment is more beneficial rather than harmful. How far do you agree with this statement?
4. Censorship of the media is always relevant. Discuss.
5. Consider the view that the spoken word is more important than the written word.
6. Only modern architecture and modern art have a place in today's world. How true is this statement of your society?
7. Can a belief in the supernatural be sustained in the modern world? Discuss.
8. Books have no place in modern society. Discuss this view.
9. To what extent is it justifiable for private companies to finance scientific research? Discuss the extent to which this statement is true in your society.
10. How far should medical resources be used to extent life expectancy? Discuss.
11. How far is it acceptable for technology to be used for financial benefit? Discuss.
12. To what extent has technology had a positive impact on the skill levels of people in your country? Discuss.
13. To what extent has technology had an impact on security issues in your country? Discuss.
14. Does modern technology always improve the quality of people’s lives? Discuss.
15. Does the modern world place too much reliance on technology? Discuss.
16. Why should people be concerned with current affairs when most of the news and current knowledge will soon be forgotten or made redundant?
17. "The most influential individuals in history are those who have caused the most harm to the world." How far would you accept this view as a fair comment?
18. History records male acts, written by males, and holds little interest for females as a result. Is this a fair comment?
19. How important is a sense of history in shaping the future of Singapore’s society?
20. Does the past offer any guidance for the present, and, by extension, the future?
21. People should be employed solely based on their skills and not their qualifications. Discuss the validity of this view.
JC General Paper Essays