Cambridge International AS Level: 8021/13 English General Paper

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Cambridge International AS Level

ENGLISH GENERAL PAPER 8021/13


Paper 1 Essay May/June 2023
1 hour 15 minutes

You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.

You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)


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INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer one question.
• Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
• Dictionaries are not allowed.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• All questions are worth equal marks.

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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Answer one question.

You are advised to write an essay of 600−700 words. Use examples to support your arguments.

1 To what extent is working entirely from home preferable? [30]

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]

9 Digital media does more harm than good. Discuss. [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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