2019 JC2 GP

Tutorial 1 (T1W2)
Paper 1 Skills: Question Interpretation, Question Analysis and Brainstorming Students’ Copy

TUTORIAL ACTIVITY

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Read the essay questions carefully (refer to the lecture handout notes)
2) Identify the key words of each essay question and provide the relevant interpretation for
each essay question.
3) Brainstorm the appropriate points for both the point and counterargument paragraphs.
4) Provide the necessary factual evidence for both the points and evaluation segments of
each paragraph.

2017 GCE ‘A’ Level Paper 1 Essay Questions

01. ‘The past is not dead; it is not even past.’ Discuss.

02. Can the use of animals for scientific research ever be justified?
03. In your society, to what extent is it acceptable for public money to be used for
the acquisition of works of art?
04. ‘Rehabilitation, not punishment, should be the purpose of the justice system.’
Discuss.
05. Is regulation of the press desirable?
06. Do events, rather than politicians, shape the future?
07. How far is science fiction becoming fact?
08. Examine the role of music in establishing a national identity in your society.
09. To what extent are people judged more by their physical appearance than by
their abilities?
10. ‘Practical ability is just as important as intellectual skills.’ How far is this true in
your society?
11. Assess the view that attempts to control climate change can never be truly
effective.
12. 'The quality of written language is being destroyed by social media.' What is your
view?

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2017 GCE ‘A’ Level Paper 1 Essay Questions

1. ‘The past is not dead; it is not even past.’ Discuss.

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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2. Can the use of animals for scientific research ever be justified?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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3. In your society, to what extent is it acceptable for public money to be used

for the acquisition of works of art?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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4. ‘Rehabilitation, not punishment, should be the purpose of the justice

system.’ Discuss.

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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5. Is regulation of the press desirable?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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6. Do events, rather than politicians, shape the future?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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7. How far is science fiction becoming fact?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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8. Examine the role of music in establishing a national identity in your

society.

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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9. To what extent are people judged more by their physical appearance

than by their abilities?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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10.‘Practical ability is just as important as intellectual skills.’ How far is

this true in your society?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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11.Assess the view that attempts to control climate change can never be
truly effective.

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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12.'The quality of written language is being destroyed by social media.'

What is your view?

A. Identifying and Clarifying the terms used in the question.

Terms Used Possible clarification and definition of terms

B. Addressing possible angles/approaches to the question [stand]

C. Answering the question- some possible lines of argument & Evidence

Agree/Point Disagree/Counter-argument Point
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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