AO2 Reflection 15: past paper questions
Real questions on ao2 reflection 15
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- 0457/13 · May/June 2021 · Q1c[3]
Which human rights issue affecting refugees do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2021 · Q1d[6]
Explain why refugees are an important issue for governments.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2021 · Q3b[3]
Explain why Paola’s statement might be biased.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · February/March 2021 · Q3b(ii)[2]
Explain how well this fact supports Kaito’s argument.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2020 · Q3a[1]
one opinion in Nikita’s statement.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2020 · Q3b[1]
one prediction in Tanu’s statement.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2020 · Q4[24]
‘Young people should not move away to study because their local communities will suffer.’ Do you agree with this statement? In your answer you should: state your opinion, give reasons and evidence to support your opinion, use the material in the sources and/or any of your own ideas, consider different arguments and per...
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · October/November 2020 · Q1c[3]
Which advantage of the internet for young people do you think is most important? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · May/June 2020 · Q3a[1]
Identify one opinion from Jack’s statement.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2020 · Q3a[1]
Identify one opinion from Anja’s statement.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2020 · Q3b[1]
Identify one prediction from Source 4.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2020 · Q3c[3]
Identify one value judgement from Source 4. Explain why it is a value judgement.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2020 · Q4[24]
A government would like to reduce the amount of energy wasted in their country. The following actions are being considered: • • • ask charities to advise people on how to save energy make energy more expensive to discourage waste teach children at school about energy issues. Which one of these actions would you recomme...
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · February/March 2020 · Q1c[3]
Which global issue in education do you think is the most important? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4[24]
Your local politicians have decided to try to reduce air pollution in your city over the next five years. They have suggested the following ways: • increase taxes paid by businesses that pollute the air • educate people about alternatives to fossil fuels • encourage people to use less polluting forms of transport. Whic...
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · October/November 2019 · Q1c[3]
Which benefit of good working conditions do you think is the most important? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · October/November 2019 · Q1d[6]
Explain why working conditions are an important national issue.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2019 · Q1a[1]
Identify how many people in the world are estimated to be homeless, from Source 1.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2019 · Q1b[2]
Identify two causes of homelessness, from Source 2.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2019 · Q1c[3]
Which cause of homelessness do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
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What examiners said
Most candidates responded well to this question and identified a human rights issue that, in their opinion, was the most significant for refugees. Most candidates chose to discuss disease and injury, lack of clean water and inadequate food and nutrition. The most common justifications given by candidates related to aspects of impact, including: • the number of refugees involved; • the effects of...
— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0457/13 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
Many candidates responded well to this question and could explain why refugees are an important issue for governments. The explanations mainly related to the impact of being a refugee on individuals and groups, for society, and the potential for social unrest and economic difficulties for the country. Government responsibility for responding to these consequences was often highlighted. These candi...
— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0457/13 Q1(d) (Cambridge)
Most candidates were able to identify aspects of bias in Paola’s statement. These candidates showed understanding of bias as a tendency or prejudice for or against something, or an unbalanced approach to an issue, and being not prepared to consider counter arguments or other points of view. Most candidates explained that Paola’s experience of being a refugee may have influenced her viewpoint and...
— Examiner report, May/June 2021, 0457/13 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
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