(’18) How far is failure an essential part of success?

On the surface, failure and success seem to be contradictory. However, with a little thought into it, they are actually two sides of the same coin. To reach success without failure, means to get it in one try. Which is often not the case. Most “successes”, as we know it, only come after a series …

(’16) Is competition always desirable?

Sample (Introduction) ‘Winning’- this feeling that is instinctively sought out by every individual, brought upon by competition. Whether a big or small victory, it inevitably brings us a sense of satisfaction and achievement, to some degree or the other. But is competition always desirable? On the other side of the coin, we realise that the …

(’16) ‘Human need, rather than profit, should always be the main concern of scientific research.’ Discuss.

Sample (Introduction) There is a need to balance the two considerations, because profit is often important in determining whether the research is able to continue. Therefore, when embarking on research, both factors are important; while the ideal lies in research for the greater good, but, more often than not, in reality, there is a need …

(’12)How far is it acceptable for technology to be used only for financial benefit?

Sample  (Introduction) As the world undergoes rapid urbanization and industrialization, competition between firms is tough. Most would focus on outdoing others and maximize their profits through heavy emphasis on productivity, and the development of new technology to gain a competitive edge. Such an approach would work on the basis of short-term and immediate *financial* benefits, …

‘Science is based as much on theory as on fact.’ Is this a fair comment?

Sample (Refute 1) Some argue that science is only based on facts. In science, ‘facts’ are observable phenomenon in a particular situation in the natural world. The word ‘science’ is derived from the Latin word scientia, which is knowledge based on demonstrable (observation) and reproducible (experiment) data. Scientists craft their experiments, record their results and make …

(’13)How important is it to save plant and animal species which are in danger of extinction?

Sample (Introduction) We could now well be facing the world’s sixth mass extinction of plants and animals, and the worst loss of species, since the dinosaurs died off 65 million years ago. Research by Stuart Pimm, a biologist at Duke University, put a number on how fast species are now becoming extinct. His study, published …

(’03)‘A good leader must always look beyond the needs of his or her own country.’ Do you agree?

Related: Discuss the extent to which global and national interests can be balanced. ('01) Discuss the clam that in the modern world people should care more about international than national issues. ('13) How far is it important for people to be aware of current events in countries other than their own? ('14) Sample (Introduction) We are …

(’13)How far is increased prosperity for all a realistic goal for your society?

Sample  (general) Increased prosperity through economic growth, that both poor, rich gain, is an unrealistic goal.  (Refute 1) Increased prosperity for all is said to be a realistic goal for Singapore, as the country continues to enjoy considerable economic success, causing incomes of everyone within the country enjoys an upward trend (to some extent or …

(’12)In your society, how far is equality for all a reality?

Sample 1. Equality in terms of human rights (Stand) Equality for all can be held as a realistic goal, as the government has taken many legislation measures to ensure that different groups of people in society are treated equally/given equal rights (in various areas, such as employment) under the law.   (example) For instance, Article …

(’14)‘For the majority of people, the Arts are irrelevant to their daily lives.’ How true is this of your society?

Related: (’05)Do the arts, such as music and literature, really play a significant part in Singaporean society? (’10)Would it matter if all the performing arts venues in your society, such as concert halls and theatres, were closed down? (’11)'Only modern architecture and modern art have a place in today’s world.’ How true is this of your …