8001 General Paper 1 November 2010 Explain the main causes, in your opinion, of the recent global financial crises. Economics Globalization Discuss the significance of tourism for your country. Tourism Economics "Faith consists in believing what is beyond the power of reason to believe." How far would you agree? Philosophy Religion "For the sake of efficiency, public transport should be privately owned." Do you agree? Politics Infrastructure "Population growth is the primary source of environmental damage." Is this the whole truth? Environmental Social How far would you agree that mathematics is the real universal language? Mathematics Philosophy To what extent does video conferencing make international travel unnecessary? Science & Technology Globalization How valuable is the knowledge being gained from observatories and space telescopes? Science & Technology How good is the quality of television programmes in your country or region? Media Arts How far would you classify advertising as an art form? Media Arts Who is your favourite composer of music? Give reasons and examples for your choice. Arts Culture How far has eco-tourism been developed in your country? Tourism Environmental How far would you agree with the accusation that religion is the "opium of the people"? Religion Philosophy "Civilisation is essentially an attitude of equal respect for all people." Discuss. Social Culture Equality Can democracy be imposed or must it grow naturally? Politics Philosophy To what extent should developing countries be expected to limit their industrial output to suit current environmental concerns? Environmental Globalization Which mathematicians do you consider have greatly influenced the modern world? Justify your choices. Mathematics Science & Technology Today, news can be transmitted by anybody with access to technology. Assess the implications of this change. Media Science & Technology To what extent can the impact of natural disasters be lessened? Environmental Science & Technology To what extent is accurate grammar important in speech and in the written word? Language Education What, in your opinion, makes a work of art worth a huge amount of money? Give reasons and support your argument with examples. Arts Culture What kind of music do you find most appealing? Give reasons and examples for your choice. Arts Culture All Years