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Is it acceptable to run a red light if you know there is no risk of harm to anyone?

This question does not necessarily have an answer as it is designed to assess the capacity of the student to think and demonstrate use of reason and logic. An appropriate answer would consider the various...

Answered by Abu-Bakr S. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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Must all revolutions necessarily fail?

Note: such a question might appear in a humanities subject aptitude exam or interview. The following answer presents what I would consider a viable approach to the question.
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Answered by Maria Stella M. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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(Section B MML Admissions Written Test) How does the writer persuade us of his point of view? Please give examples from the text to support your answer.

Important points to note when answering:
Think about the structure of the text and the main points. Is there a shift in viewpoint with a new paragraph, e.g. presenting a counter-argument? Are the par...

Answered by Nicholas E. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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How do I go about analysing and discussing a piece of music?

At Oxbridge interviews, it's likely you'll be presented with a piece of music (written, in this case) to discuss with your interviewers. This can be a very challenging exercise, but they will probably hav...

Answered by Ed L. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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Why are there only 20 amino acids?

NB this question is discussion based and could be approached from many different angles and include more ideas than I have covered below. I have split this question into 2 parts. Firstly you could dress w...

Answered by Anna A. Oxbridge Preparation tutor
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