Past-year questions

End 2008 People are becoming more materialistic. They are concerned with
making more money and what money can buy.
What is your opinion on being materialistic?

Mid 2009 Information and communication technology (ICT) is the cause of

today’s many social ills.
What is your opinion? Support your answer with examples.

End 2009 People commit crime for selfish reasons.

Discuss.

Mid 2010 The world today is turning more to electronic communications such as
e-mail, Facebook and Short Message System (SMS).
What is your opinion of this growing trend? Discuss.

End 2010 In an arranged marriage, the choice of a husband or wife is made by

parents or elders.
What do you think of this practice in today’s society? Discuss.

Mid 2011 The most valuable thing in life is friendship.

Do you agree? Discuss.

End 2011 A person’s career choice should be determined by his or her interest.
Discuss.

March 2012 Education is the most important factor in the development of a country.
Discuss.

July 2012 Students’ participation in co-curricular activities has been made one of
the criteria for entry into universities.
What do you think of this requirement? Give your opinion and support
it with reasons.

November Women make better leaders than men.

2012 Do you agree? Discuss.

March 2013 Man’s careless attitude is the main cause for the destruction of the
environment.
Discuss.

July 2013 Everyone should aim to become a millionaire by the age of 35.
Discuss.
November The most important factor which contributes towards a person’s
2013 success is himself.
Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand, giving relevant
examples where appropriate.

March 2014 The trend today among youths is to own the latest technological
gadgets such as mobile phones and other devices. Is this a healthy
development among young people? Give your opinion.

July 2014 The imbalance between the number of boys and girls pursuing
university education creates social problems. To what extent is this
statement true? Discuss.

November Playing computer games is beneficial for everyone. Discuss.

2014

March 2015 Many tragedies can be avoided if people take preventive actions.
Discuss.

July 2015 The media is an educational tool.

Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
examples where appropriate.

November There is a strong link between reading and academic success.

2015 Discuss.

March 2016 Competition is healthy. Do you agree with the statement?

July 2016 The traditional male role has changed with modernisation. Discuss.

November The Internet is often blamed for the lack of creativity and critical
2016 thinking in today’s youth. Do you agree with the statement?

March 2017 Respect for the elders is lacking among youngsters today. Do you
agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
examples where appropriate.

July 2017
Modern gadgets can be defined as small pieces of equipment that
use new technology. Some of these modern gadgets are tabs,
smartphones, computers and laptops.
MacMillan Dictionary.com

With reference to the definition of modern gadgets given, do you agree

that only children over the age of seven should be allowed to use
 modern gadgets? Justify your stand by giving relevant examples where
appropriate.

November “Rules and regulations are meant to promote discipline.”

2017 Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
examples where appropriate.

Session 1 “Unemployment among graduates today is caused by their own

2018 attitude.”
Do you agree with the statement? Justify your stand by giving relevant
examples where appropriate.