The Writing Room
This 5 letter acronym describes the structure for a standard body paragraph. What is it?
P - Point
E - Explanation / Elaboration
E - Examples / Evidence
E - Evaluation
L - Link
In October 2025, which country inaugurated their first ever female Prime Minister?
Japan - Sanae Takaichi
When answering "In your own words" questions, you must avoid doing this to the original text. What should you avoid doing?
Lifting
In January 3, 2026, global shockwaves were sent when US special forces reportedly captured the sitting president of this South American nation. Who was captured, and which nation was he/she president of?
This Latin phrase means "the existing state of affairs," often used when discussing the need for societal change. What is it?
Status Quo
"Always", "Never", "Only", these are key words that modify the approach we take to write our essays. What are these words classified as?
Absolute words?
This world leader returned to power in 2025 and immediately shook the world with his geopolitical and economic policies. Who is he?
Donald J. Trump
When asked to "explain the irony" in a passage, you must identify these two conflicting elements to get full marks. What are they?
Expectations vs Reality
As of January 1, 2026, these five countries officially took their new seats on the UN Security Council. Who are they?
Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia
This ethical framework suggests that the best action is the one that maximizes "the greatest good for the greatest number." What is it?
Utilitarianism
True or False: In a "To what extent" question, you should only provide arguments for one side to show a strong conviction.
False
This major religious figure, elected in May 2025, became the first-ever American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Who is he?
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
What should students ignore when selecting points for the Summary?
Examples, Repetitions
On January 4, 2026, the UK government issued a condemnation regarding ballistic missile launches by this East Asian country. Which country was it?
North Korea / DPRK
If a GP question asks about "Commercialization," it is asking about the transformation of something into a...
Product, Commercial Good, Commodity
This is the specific sentence in your introduction that acts as a roadmap, clearly stating your stance and main arguments. What is it?
Thesis statement, Stand
2025 saw the rise of this "animated musical fantasy" on Netflix, which became the most-watched movie of all time on the platform within two months. What movie is this?
K-Pop Demon Hunters
This punctuation mark is often used by authors to signal an irony, a definition, or an afterthought. What is it?
Parenthesis / Brackets
This European museum is currently dealing with the fallout of a massive 2025 jewelry heist involving 19th-century artifacts. Which museum (in which city) is this?
This 4-letter term describes the "echo chamber" effect on social media where users only see views they agree with. What is it?
Silo
This common student error involves using a specific example (like a single news event) to represent an entire global trend without qualification.
Hasty generalisation
This specific conflict saw a ceasefire in January 2025 followed by renewed conflict in March, illustrating the fragility of peace in the region. Which conflict is this?
Israel-Palestine Conflict
While "Tone" describes the way an author expresses themselves (e.g., incensed), this type of question asks for the author's underlying feelings or position. What type of question is it?
Attitude
On January 7, 2026, the Prime Minister of this Southeast Asian country is visiting Turkey to co-chair a High-Level Strategic Council. Which country is this?
Malaysia
What does VUCA stand for?
Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous