(5) The STILL question [Analysis of 2000-2010 GCE 'A' Level questions]

27 10 2011

Recommended approach:

Avoid this question.

Unless you are absolutely sure you know the key (relevant) changes that have taken place between the past and the present (that provide the context for the key term “still”), you should avoid this sort of question. And judging by all the “still” essays I’ve read in the past two years, more often than not, those who attempted “still” questions didn’t know these key changes / issues. The only “still” question that I’ve read that was reasonably well done was the one on whether books still have a future – most people correctly identified the key change as the rise of the internet and the e-book, as well as the preference for alternative forms of entertainment.

5.

Still

 

2009

  • Should a love of one’s country still be encouraged? (2009)

 

2006

  • Is there still a place for charity in today’s world? (2006)
  • Do myths and legends still have a role to play inSingapore? (2006)

 

2003

  • Does the book still have a future? (2003)

 

2001

  • Is the idea of having one partner for life still a realistic one? (2001)







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