8001 General Paper 1 November 2015 Assess the ideal circumstances for a child to grow up in. Family Health Social Have there ever been successful revolutions in ideas or political systems? Politics Historical Social "The skilled worker deserves as much recognition in society as the academically educated." How far do you agree? Education Social Equality Evaluate the dangers and advantages of internet blogging sites such as the social network "Twitter". Media Science & Technology Social Consider the view that "conservation of wilderness and wildlife should be the priority of all nations". Environmental Globalization Social Evaluate the importance of mathematics and engineering in art and design. Mathematics Arts Science & Technology "There are circumstances in which curiosity might endanger scientific progress." Discuss. Science & Technology Ethics Philosophy Account for the popularity of the superhero genre among younger age groups. Entertainment Social Media "To be an effective writer you need to be influenced by what you have read." How far do you agree? Literature Education Philosophy Puppetry is one of the world's most ancient performing arts. How significant is this art form today? Arts Culture Entertainment To what extent is the safety of foreign tourists the responsibility of the country they are visiting? Tourism Social Politics Assess the reasons for unemployment in your country. Economics Social Politics Examine whether manners and courtesy have any value in today's society. Social Culture Ethics "A country's energy development should be restricted to its own natural resources." How realistic is this opinion? Environmental Economics Politics To what extent is the saying "a healthy body means a healthy mind" as true as it seems? Health Social Philosophy Consider the effectiveness of the land use and farming techniques of your country in meeting its future needs. Environmental Economics Infrastructure "Watching television limits the imagination whereas listening to the radio expands it." Discuss. Media Entertainment Social To what extent are foreign television programmes destroying the culture of your country? Media Culture Social Advertising revenue in traditional newspapers and magazines is declining. To what extent is this a regrettable development? Media Economics Social Assess what distinguishes a successful film from an unsuccessful one. Entertainment Arts Media How important is the father's role in the modern family? Family Social Gender To what extent are justice and security for women respected in your country or region? Social Gender Politics "Powerful nations are far more inward looking than weaker ones." How far do you agree? Politics Globalization Social To what extent do modern communications isolate us, rather than connect us, to others? Science & Technology Social Media Evaluate the possible advantages of apprenticeships and training in the work place over school and college courses. Education Economics Social "Sugar is the new tobacco." Consider the relevance of this statement. Health Social Ethics Evaluate the importance of dance in your society or community. Arts Culture Social "Unless there is the freedom to give offence there is no freedom of expression." How far do you agree? Ethics Politics Social Assess the impact of poetry on people today. Refer to specific poets. Literature Arts Social Consider what makes a beautiful garden or park. Using local or other examples, state your case. Environmental Architecture Social All Years