8001 General Paper 1 November 2014 Evaluate the extent to which sport and leisure should be priorities for your country. Sports Social Health "Studying the history of your own country is of more value than studying the history of other countries." How far would you agree with this statement? Historical Culture To what extent is "people power" the key to achieving a democratic society? Politics Social Multi-national companies often exploit the resources of other countries. To what extent should they be made responsible for any damage caused? Economics Environmental "No one should be prosecuted for helping the terminally ill to die with dignity." How far do you agree with this statement? Ethics Health To what extent should countries have the right to develop their own energy programmes? Politics Environmental "Nowadays the use of the Internet is a necessary part of our daily lives but, for some, it has become an addiction." Discuss. Social Science & Technology How far do you agree that music is an important aspect of a film? Refer to specific examples. Arts Media "Modern technologies such as E-readers, texting and the Internet encourage rather than discourage reading." Discuss. Science & Technology Education To what extent are "reality shows" on television actually "real"? Media Entertainment Assess the importance of the family in today's world. Social Family "Education should not only be about qualifications." Discuss this view with reference to your country. Education Social To what extent is sport good for a country's image? Sports Globalization "There is more to history than just learning the facts." Discuss. Historical Culture To what extent is health and well-being the responsibility of the individual? Health Lifestyle Assess the advantages and disadvantages of making computer technology available in pocket-sized devices. Science & Technology Lifestyle "Natural disasters teach us about the world we live in." How true is this statement? Environmental Education How far do you agree that films should focus more on storytelling than special effects? Arts Media To what extent would it matter if printed newspapers and magazines disappeared completely? Media Science & Technology To what extent is censorship essential in advertising? Media Politics "Young people are sometimes treated as second-class citizens." How far would you agree that this is the situation in your country? Social How important is it for a government to respect popular opinion? Politics Social "Terrorists should be treated as criminals, not as political prisoners." Discuss. Political Crime & Punishment How far can a country's economy depend on only one main industry? Economics To what extent is medical aid benefiting the poorer areas of the world? Health Globalization Assess the efficiency of your country's transport network. Infrastructure Economics How far would you agree that the Internet is helping to improve the health and well-being of society? Science & Technology Health To what extent is it important for a good film to have a big budget? Refer to specific examples. Arts Entertainment Today, with modern technology, not just journalists but everyone can create news. Discuss the effects of these developments. Media Science & Technology Social "It is not the singer but the song that counts." How far do you agree? Arts All Years