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GP Essay Questions on Science 7/100

GP Essay Questions on Science. Have a look at these GP Essay Questions on Science from the past papers.

  1. How far should medical resources be used to extend life expectancy?“Science can never provide a final answer to things; it is only a way of studying them.” Do you agree?
  2. ‘As science advances, the importance of religion declines.’ To what extent is this an accurate claim?
  3. Is a world dominated by science a dream or a nightmare for future generations?
  4. Is a sound knowledge of science and technology essential for a well-educated person in today’s world?
  5. ‘Science never provides solutions – it only poses more questions.’ Is this a fair comment?
  6. ‘Science and religion will always conflict.’ Discuss.
  7. Should medical science always seek to prolong life?
  8. ‘Medical science has been so successful that people now expect too much of it.’ Discuss
  9. The more science advances, the more religion will decline.’ To what extent do you agree?
  10. ‘Science is unreliable, being based as much on theory as on fact.’ Is this fair comment?
  11. Should every country have the right to carry out unlimited scientific research?
  12. To what extent is it acceptable for private companies to be involved in financing scientific research?
  13. How far should medical resources be used to extend life expectancy?
  14. ‘How inventions and discoveries are used is not the concern of the scientist.’ Do you agree?
  15. Examine the implications of cloning for the human race.

GP Essay Questions on Media 6/100

GP Essay Questions on Media. Have a look at these GP Essay Questions on Media from the past papers

  1. To what extent should the private lives of public figures be the subject of media coverage?
  2. “The media can largely be blamed for the worldwide increase in violence.” To what extent do you agree?
  3. Can the media ever be relied upon to convey the truth?
  4. Should the Press be completely free?
  5. Consider the importance of drama in your country today. You may refer to live theatre, television and radio plays or any combination of these.
  6. Compare the effectiveness of any two of the following as a means of news coverage: the radio, television, newspapers.
  7. How far do magazines or television programmes aimed at young people in Singapore have a positive effect?
  8. ‘Films which have the greatest appeal are usually those which have the least value.’ By reference to specific examples, consider how far this is a fair assessment.
  9. In a world without books or music, what would be missing? Discuss with specific examples.
  10. Should advertising be restricted in any way?
  11. ‘A film has one purpose – to entertain.’ Using examples, consider this view.
  12. Advertising encourages a desire for products which people do not actually need. Discuss