General Paper Guru

(scroll below to see predictions for 2024 Arts questions)

Consider the argument that there should be no censorship of the arts in modern society. GCE 2023

Assess the view that accurate translation between languages is always necessary. GCE 2023

To what extent are festivals and national holidays effective in promoting unity in your society? GCE 2023

‘Dramas on television or film are never as effective as a live performance.’ Discuss. GCE 2022

Examine the claim that music without words lacks both meaning and appeal. GCE 2022

‘Films are concerned with escaping from the problems of everyday life, rather than addressing them.’ Discuss. GCE 2021

‘The arts are nothing more than a luxury.’ How far is this true of your society? GCE 2021

‘An appreciation of music is vital for a fully rounded education.’ How true is this of your society? GCE 2020

Can fiction teach us anything meaningful about the real world? GCE 2019

‘Works of art which have been removed from their country of origin should be returned.’ Discuss. GCE 2018

Do handicrafts still have value when machine-produced goods are so readily available? GCE 2018

In your society, to what extent is it acceptable for public money to be used for the acquisition of works of art? GCE 2017

Examine the role of music in establishing a national identity in your society. GCE 2017

‘Any adaptation of a novel for a film, television or the theatre is never as effective as the original.’ Discuss. GCE 2016

‘For the majority of people, the Arts are irrelevant to their daily lives.’ How true is this of your society? GCE 2014

Consider the view that the spoken language is more important than the written form. GCE 2013

‘Unlike the Arts, such as writing and music, Mathematics lacks the capacity for creativity.’ How far do you agree with this statement? GCE 2013

Predictions for the 2024 Arts questions based on an analysis of the above:

Repatriation of art and cultural objects

Artificial intelligence vs artists’ work (AI making artists redundant)

Relevance of art in the modern world or your society

Arts incompatibility or compatibility with Math