8001 General Paper 1 November 2012 How effective are the police in tackling crime where you live? Crime & Punishment Social How important is the buying power of the over-60s to your country's economy? Economics Social "Social security and welfare payments are essential in any modern society." How far do you agree? Social Ethics "There are few remaining sports where players abide strictly by the rules." How far do you agree? Sports Ethics To what extent would you agree with Al Gore that "the science is settled" with regard to global warming? Science & Technology Environmental "Modern society is too reliant on 'pill-popping'." Assess this opinion. Health Social To what extent do you consider the increasing popularity of internet-based friendships and relationships to be desirable? Social Science & Technology How far is tourism in Space viable? Tourism Science & Technology "Television is a weapon of mass distraction." How far would you agree? Media Social Which foreign culture appeals most to you? Give reasons for your choice. Culture "Great writers explore ideas of universal significance." Show how this applies to a writer or writers from your region. Literature Philosophy How far would you agree that art is "anything you can get away with"? Arts Social How far has confidence in financial institutions been undermined in your country since 2008? Economics Politics How much importance should governments place on raising consumer awareness? Politics Economics "Tyranny is always better organised than freedom." How far would you agree? Politics Philosophy "It is essential to maintain the integrity of sport." Discuss this statement in the light of recent scandals in various sports. Sports Ethics "No limits whatsoever should be placed on medical research." Discuss. Science & Technology Ethics How efficient is the transport infrastructure in your country? Infrastructure Economics Consider how far web services such as Twitter and Facebook are a force for harmony or discord. Media Social What do you understand by "sustainable development"? How far has it progressed in your region? Environmental Economics "Modern toys fail to stimulate a child's creativity and imagination." In your experience, how far is this true? Education Psychology Which foreign country would you most like to visit? Give reasons for your choice. Tourism "The media pay far too much attention to people who do not deserve it." How far do you agree? Media Social "Modern buildings are ugly; historic buildings are beautiful." To what extent would you agree? Architecture Culture How much truth is there in the old joke that "economists have predicted ten of the last five recessions"? Economics How far would you agree that there is no real difference between government and opposition in most democracies? Politics "International sporting success is not necessarily dependent on a large population." Discuss. Sports Globalization To what extent are the elderly revered or ignored in your society? Social Assess the benefits and drawbacks of cosmetic surgery. Health Ethics How far should the state interfere with an individual's right to smoke and drink alcohol? Social Ethics To what extent can an individual in a developed country function effectively without the internet? Science & Technology Lifestyle "Organic farming can never solve the world's food problems." Discuss. Social Environmental "Too many video games promote aggression and violence." How far do you agree? Media Psychology As long as we communicate, does it matter if we are grammatically inaccurate? Language "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." How far would you agree with this view? Philosophy Education Which novels have you least enjoyed studying at school? Give reasons for your choices. Literature Education All Years