AES Sec 4E5N MYE 2007 1127 Paper 1

Section One (30 marks)
You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words on one of the following topics. 
At the head of your composition, write the number of the topic you have chosen. 

1.  Write about an occasion when you were punished severely and unfairly. 

2.  "Knowledge is better gained from experience than through books."  Do you agree? 

3.  How important is it to co-operate and work in a team?

4.  "The world is in danger of being destroyed by mankind."  Discuss. 

5.  Competition.

Section Two (30 marks)
You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section.  You should read the information carefully and plan your answer before beginning to write. 

Littering in Lifts
I have recently moved to a HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio, and am in the process of planning a housewarming party.  However, my intent has been constantly swayed by the thought of the unsightly lift - urine, envelopes, flyers and so on. What a prelude to an open house,where the guests are ushered in through a trail of litter at the void deck, then into the lift.  Isn't there anything the authorities can do about such offences? 
Ang He Pee

Burning of Incense Paper
The Lunar Seventh Month has always been a nightmare of flying litter, especially since I am living on the second floor.  Despite the bins that have been placed at various locations at the void deck, there are still residents who choose to burn the incense paper on the ground, sometimes causing a patch of black on the grass.  My question to the authorities is:  isn't such act associated with littering, and if littering amounts to corrective work order, how are the authorities dealing with such an issue? 
Koh Poh Poh

Pests at Rubbish Chute
I live on the fourth floor of a HDB block, near the central rubbish chute located on every floor.  When I first viewed the flat, I was thrilled to realise that I would not have to go through the ordeal of rubbish chut built in the flat.  I have noticed, unfortunately, that there are residents on the same floor who place their refuse by the chute.  This inconsiderate act has resulted in cockroaches crawling into my flat.  Just the other day, I even noticed rats!  What are the penalties for such act?  Or rather, is there a penalty?  How can the authorities assist me in this situation? 
Tammy Tam

The three forum page letters have been forwarded to you , as you are the representaive for your town council in the area you are living.  Write a letter of response to the issues raised, paying close attention to how you, as an authority in the area, can assist in dealing with the issues.  Give assurance that the residents' welfare is close to your heart, and that you can empathise with their situations.  At the same time, propose some measures that the residents can adopt to relieve themselves of some of the problems they are facing with regards to these issues.