GP 范文
以下是本中心的范文，欢迎参考。 范文是由Edwin老师与我们内部研究团队撰写出来的。 以下的范文都是我们General Paper补习学生所用到的教材。
我们了解许多学生没时间自己做额外阅读。 因此，本中心已经帮您做好详细的研究。 每周，您会收到各种GP主题有关的时事和报章，帮您扩大您的内容库。 这些资料简化了重大的信息，协助您容易复习。 因此，我们学生能在考试中胜过他们的同学。
In a borderless world, it does not matter where you come from.’ To what extent do you agree?
STAND: It is indubitable that populism is sweeping through Western liberal democracies and in my opinion, this borderless world (construe as the free movement of people) is under challenge and clearly where you come from matters.
The internet polarises people more than it unites.
Today, technology has advanced to the extent that anyone, including civilians, can exert influence on others via Social Networking Sites. Although the right to freedom of expression empowers minority groups to come together to convey a united voice, defending that prerogative comes at a steep cost – relentless abuse of said right for the proliferation of hatred.
STAND: Hence, I fervently believe that the internet polarises, rather than unites people.
How far is it justifiable for governments to make decisions without the support of the majority?
STAND: Populist politics may be more of a bane than a boon. Decisions that do not benefit the people may inevitably be unpopular, howbeit, such actions may have been imperative for the greater good of the country and the people. What is favoured by the people may not be the best for the nation moving forward, hence it is justifiable for the governments to make decisions without the support of the majority.
Is it fair to say that the Arts do nothing to solve the problems of your society?
In today’s industrialised and globalised society, what people seem to value the most are entities that bring about the most in material wealth and commercial value. To many, arts are typically condemned to spend their eternity on the pristine walls of museums. One merely has to compare the number of artists such as Painters, Singers, Dancers and Musicians to the number of Engineers, Doctors, Accountants and Lawyers to see the stark difference in society’s emphasis.
As such, Arts being intrinsically abstract does not seem to solve the problems of Singapore. However, it is far too hasty to generalise that the arts lack the ability to solve the problems of Singapore; despite not having a significant and tangible economic contribution to Singapore’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product). In the past, the arts satisfy the innate psychological needs of humans and promote unity. Increasingly, there is a heightened awareness that exposure to the arts brings revenue to Singapore.
The promise of science and technology cannot be realised without the humanities. Do you agree?
When introducing the iPad 2 in 2011, Steve Jobs summarised his strategy as: “It is in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough—it is technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities that yield us the results that make our heart sing.” Synonymous with this seemingly cliché marketing platitude, the advent of new technologies has promised heightened efficiency, convenience and solutions to some of the direst problems the world faces, but not without the partnership of the humanities. Granted, detractors may aver that the lofty language the humanities speak is inconsequential; without the concrete and proven facts. Yet, at the core of the humanities, mankind can seek to interpret and communicate human thoughts, emotions and relations – pivotal to some of the most debated problems faced by the world. Hence, to say that science and technology and the humanities are somehow wholly irreconcilable is a grave misconception. The merits of combining the two have proven that the humanities are tantamount to actualising the promises of science and technology.
‘Technology makes our lives easier but at the same time more complicated.’ Do you agree?
Technologies address the basic needs of humans and are the fundamentals which set us apart from animals. Man has evolved to be able to use his intelligence to question and investigate his environment and from what he has learnt, apply his knowledge to create tools that give him an advantage over his environment. While technology has no doubt brought about great convenience to our lives, it is incontrovertible that it has fueled extremist activities, destroyed Mother Nature as well as enabled the development of nuclear weapons.
Assess the view that attempts to combat discrimination can never be truly effective.
Albeit concerted (planned or done together for a shared purpose) efforts have been made by nations to combat discrimination, hitherto, discrimination – be it subtle or overt, still exists in our society, often unconsciously, and it is an inequitable (unjust) and immoral barrier to human freedom and flourishing. Therefore, it is highly improbable (unlikely) to totally eradicate discrimination.
In times of economic difficulty, should a country still be concerned with environmental conservation?
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis saw the unprecedented bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Investment Bank and what ensued was Greece teetering at the edge of bankruptcy and needing a cash bailout from the International Monetary Fund and European Union. At that material point of time, politicians from G7 countries were single-mindedly focused on stemming another financial rout, preventing the equities/ stock market from another freefall and bringing the unemployment rate down. When an economic crisis happens, typically a stupendous sum of financial resources are deployed to stabilise the financial markets, rendering the government less concerned with environmental conservation. Detractors may opine that industrialisation and neglect of the environment are inevitable due to unfavourable economic circumstances. Howbeit, environmental degradation may inflict deleterious damages on the economy which runs contrary to the intended purpose of industrialisation. In addition, environmental conservation is key for economies that are environment-centric, for instance, tourism and the deteriorating environment poses a greater threat to our lives as compared to economic crises.
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What tuition programmes are offered at The Rationale Thinking? TRT提供哪些科目的补习？
TRT目前提供以下的补习课程：
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Are your tuition classes conducted in a group setting or individual tuition? TRT的课程是什么形式的？
我们的GP和IP英语补习班是在严格控制的小组内进行的。IP英文和GP与科学和数学不同，要求的不仅仅是死记硬背公式。在学习语言科目的过程中，我们的学生会接触到各种想法、观点和视角–这是激发批判性思维的完美环境。这将最终帮助他们在考试中写出一篇连贯的文章。我们的目标是为学生提供更广阔的语文学科视野，同时我们也会根据学生的需求完善课程，纠正他们的薄弱环节，巩固基础，再接再厉。
Does TRT offer trial lessons if I am unsure? 我还不确定是否要报名，请问TRT有提供试听课吗？
是的！我们为所有意向学生提供一节试听课*，可选GP或IP英语补习课程。若正式注册常规课程，试听课费用将予以抵扣；否则试听课完全免费。
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关于TRT
Why is there a need for General Paper Tuition and IP English Tuition? 为什么需要GP和IP英语补习？
At TRT, we recognise that the preponderance of students in Singapore struggle with mastering the Language subjects. However, the English language is arguably the most important subject in Singapore as it is our lingua franca, the common language that connects us all.
In addition, a strong foundation in the English language is vital to acing other subjects such as General Paper, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, etc. and ultimately getting coveted placements in Ivy League Universities.
Why should I join The Rationale Thinking? 为什么我应该选择TRT的补习课程？
在TRT，我们专注于指导学生的英语和GP两科。TRT提供独一无二，精心设计的课程体系，同时也严格遵循新加坡教育部（Ministry of Education) 提供的课程大纲。我们的课程致力于化解英文及GP的复杂性与技术性难点，赋予学生取得优胜成绩的信心。我们帮助学生克服常见弱点，从而让学生更容易掌握英文。
除此之外，我们也坚信要培养下一代成为具有全球视野的思考者。
通过我们精心专业研究团队精心编纂的独家资料，我们为学生提供学校未教授的技能与知识培训，助其为未来在全球顶尖行业中的职业生涯做好准备。
Who is the tutor? 请问补习老师是谁？
Edwin老师亲自辅导他的GP和IP英文学生。 他是一位广受欢迎的英语语言专家、革命性思想家和变革型教师。他曾帮助众多学生在 IP 英语考试和 A 级综合试卷中取得优异成绩，其中许多人被本地大学的竞争性学术课程录取，或获得常春藤联盟大学的公共服务委员会（海外奖学金）。
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关于报名
How do I sign up for lessons? Is it possible to clarify queries regarding the programmes? 我该如何报名课程？如果我有其他疑问，该如何解答？
有关查询及课程报名事宜,请通过TRT WhatsApp账号联系我们。
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