Cambridge International AS Level: 8021/13 English General Paper
Cambridge International AS Level: 8021/13 English General Paper
Cambridge International AS Level: 8021/13 English General Paper
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• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• All questions are worth equal marks.
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You are advised to write an essay of 600−700 words. Use examples to support your arguments.
2 The rights of minority groups should be supported in your country. Discuss. [30]
3 Companies that manufacture medicines are only interested in profit. Discuss. [30]
4 To what extent can human societies learn valuable lessons from the natural world? [30]
5 With reference to your country, evaluate which environmental issue should have the highest
priority. [30]
6 To what extent do you agree that people should avoid eating genetically modified foods? [30]
7 To what extent is the shortage of housing a problem in cities around the world? [30]
8 To what extent does dance play an important role in the life of your country? [30]
10 Assess the view that the main aim of children’s fiction is to encourage a love of reading. [30]
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