These were the essay questions from the most recent (2012) A level GP exam here in Singapore.
1.Is there any value in preserving minority languages in the world?
2.‘People in the Arts, living or dead, receive far more recognition than those in the Sciences, even though it is less deserved.’ Consider this claim.
3.Should people be allowed to have children by artificial means?
4.To what extent are the rights of animals protected in your society?
5.The most influential individuals in history are those who have caused the most harm.’ How far would you accept this view?
6.Is violence ever justified?
7.Consider the view that mathematics possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty.
8.In your society, how far is equality for all a reality?
9.Should everyone be expected to donate suitable organs after death?
10.Can humour ever be serious?
11.‘The key criterion for good government is how well the economy is managed.’ Is this a fair assessment?
12.How far is it acceptable for technology to be used only for financial benefit?