JUNE 2015 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT A. PAPER 1 – Full Essay (Annotated): Please upload on class google doc folder by 20 June 2015. 1. With reference to the developments in the world today, to what extent would you agree that the future holds

much promise for young people? (RI Year 6 CT1 2013) 2. Discuss the view that, with an increasing global need for energy, every possible source should be exploited to the

full. (Q4, Camb 2014) 3. How far is it important for people to be aware of current events in countries other than their own? (Q6, Camb

2014) 4. Is there any point to predict future trends? (Q3, Camb 2013) 5. Discuss the claim that in the modern world people should care more about international than national issues.

(Q6, Camb 2013) 6. Why should we be concerned with current affairs when most of them will soon be forgotten? (Q11, Camb 2013) 7. ‘The most influential individuals in history are those who have caused the most harm.’ How far would you accept

this view? (Q5, Camb 2012) 8. How far can an individual be held responsible for crimes against humanity? (Q2, Camb 2010)

A Framework for Geopolitics

3a. The State of the World: A Framework 1. ‘The world today needs more than one superpower.’ Do you agree? (RI Year 6 Prelims 2009)

3b. The Eurozone Crisis: Europe, Unemployment and Instability

2. ‘In today’s world, power is determined by economic success, not military might.’ Discuss. (Cambridge 1997)

3. In times of economic hardship, should a country still be expected to provide financial or material aid to others? (2014 – Q7)

3c. Rise of China and India: A Global Game Changer?

4. ‘The rise of China is one of the most serious threats the world has seen in recent years.’ Comment. (RJC Prelim 2007)

5. Is China a better role model for the world than America? (RI Year 6 CT 1 2011)

6. ‘We have no permanent friends, only permanent interests.’ Is this a good principle to follow in conducting relations between countries? (RI Year 6 CT2 2011)

3d. Middle East in 2013: Promise and (Lots of) Peril

7. Would you agree that the world needs more order than it needs freedom? (RI Year 6 CT2 2011)

3e. Ukraine crisis is about Great Power oil, gas pipeline rivalry

8. How far should countries aim to be self-sufficient? (Q11, Camb 2011)

3f. Search for Lost Jet Is Complicated by Geopolitics and Rivalries

9. How important is it for an individual to be aware of international events and issues? (RI Year 6 CT2 2013)

B. PAPER 2: Please answer the summary and AQ on separate sheets of paper for submission. 1. RI Y6 CT2 P2 The US & Asia (Pl collect hard copy from the copying shop on Friday.) C. PERSONAL RESEARCH – Be ready to share when Term 3 starts. I will pick names at random during lesson. 1. 1 article 2. 1 video/audio file 3. Identify P1 questions that can be answered using items (1) & (2). Refer to the exam syllabus for choice of topic

and the Cambridge A level P1 archive (10 year series) for choice of questions.