0457.1.7.12 — Assessment objectives The assessment objectives (AOs) are:.: past paper questions
Real questions on 0457.1.7.12 — assessment objectives the assessment objectives (aos) are:.
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- 0457/12 · October/November 2020 · Q1a[1]
What percentage of China’s population use a bicycle, according to Source 1?
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Identify two benefits of travelling by bicycle, from Source 2.
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Which benefit of travelling by bicycle do you think is most important? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2020 · Q1d[6]
Explain one local and one national consequence of people using bicycles.
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‘Bicycles are a problem in my town.’ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
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‘Over half of bicycle users do not wear helmets.’ How would you test this claim? You should consider the types of information, sources of evidence or methods you might use.
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Identify one fact from Chiku’s statement.
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Identify one prediction from Aisha’s statement.
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Identify one value judgement from Source 4. Explain why it is a value judgement.
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Which argument is more convincing, Chiku’s or Aisha’s? You should consider both arguments and you should support your point of view with their words. You should also consider: the strength of their reasoning and evidence; their use of language; the different types of information used.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2020 · Q4[24]
A government wants to reduce the number of people driving cars in a large city. The following actions are being considered: improve public transport, such as buses and trains; promote the use of bicycles instead of cars; introduce a tax for driving cars in the city. Which one of these actions would you recommend, and w...
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · May/June 2020 · Q3b[1]
Identify one fact from Eve’s statement.
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Identify an example of vested interest in Source 4. Explain why this is vested interest.
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Which argument is more convincing, Jack’s or Eve’s? Your answer should consider both arguments and you should support your point of view with their words. You should also consider: • the strength of their reasoning and evidence • their use of language • the different types of information used.
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A government would like to reduce the rate of violent crime in their country. The following actions are being considered: • reducing unemployment by investing in local companies • making it illegal for the public to own guns and other dangerous weapons • educating children about the harm caused by violent gangs. Which...
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · May/June 2019 · Q1a[1]
the number of cruise ship passengers in 2015, from Source 1.
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two benefits of growth in sea transportation, from Source 2.
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Which disadvantage of growth in sea transportation do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
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one national and one global consequence of the growth in sea transportation.
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‘Shipping harms the environment.’ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
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What examiners said
Lage majority of the candidate responses correctly identified the percentage of the population in China using bicycles as 37 per cent from Source 1, and, therefore, achieved the one mark.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0457/12 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Majority of the candidate responses identified two benefits of travelling by bicycle from Source 2, and, therefore, achieved the maximum of two marks.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0457/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Most of the candidates responded very well to this question, identifying and justifying a benefit of travelling by bicycle which, in their opinion, was the most important. Most of the candidate responses discussed the impact on the environment, pollution, personal health and fitness, and travel times due to reduced traffic congestion. The most common justifications given related to issues of impa...
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0457/12 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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