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- 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[1]
According to Source 1, what percentage of the global population cannot access healthcare services?
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(i)[1]
Identify one example of a prediction from Source 2.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(ii)[2]
Explain why the example you identified is a prediction.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1c[6]
From Source 2, describe the teacher’s perspective on health education.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1d[8]
Sources 1 and 2 suggest benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Which benefit of a healthy lifestyle do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[8]
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the research outlined in Source 3.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[8]
‘Many families want the government to help pay for healthcare.’ Explain how this claim could be tested. You should consider the research methods and evidence that could be used.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q3[8]
Study Source 4. Which argument is more convincing, Amari’s or Nasha’s? Your answer should: • • • consider both arguments evaluate their reasoning, evidence and use of language support your judgement with their words and ideas.
See it on the paper → - 0457/11 · October/November 2025 · Q4[4]
A government wants to improve health in the community. The following actions are being considered: • • • Provide more health education lessons in schools. Employ more doctors and nurses. Reward people for adopting a healthy lifestyle. Which one of these actions would you recommend to the government and why? In your ans...
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[1]
According to Source 1, what is the predicted percentage increase of online sales between 2021 and 2026?
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(i)[1]
Identify one example of an opinion from Source 2.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(ii)[2]
Explain why the example you identified is an opinion.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1c[6]
From Source 2, describe the author’s perspective on online shopping.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1d[8]
Source 1 suggests advantages of online shopping. Which advantage of online shopping do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[8]
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the research outlined in Source 3.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[8]
‘Some people still enjoy going to local shops.’ Explain how this claim could be tested. You should consider the research methods and evidence that could be used.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q3[8]
Study Source 4. Which argument is more convincing, Viran’s or Anesha’s? Your answer should: • • • consider both arguments evaluate their reasoning, evidence and use of language support your judgement with their words and ideas.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2025 · Q4[4]
People should be encouraged to shop online. Do you agree with this statement? • • • • 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 perspectives.
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[1]
According to Source 1, which food type has the highest percentage of food wasted?
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(i)[1]
Identify one example of a generalisation from Source 2.
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What examiners said
Nearly all candidates correctly identified from Source 1 a method of non-violent, peaceful protest, and therefore gained the maximum of one mark. Candidates demonstrated an excellent ability to identify and select information from the source.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0457/11 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Due to an omission in syllabus content, full marks have been awarded to all candidates for Question 1b(i), to make sure that no candidates were disadvantaged.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0457/11 Q1(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Due to an omission in syllabus content, full marks have been awarded to all candidates for Question 1b(ii), to make sure that no candidates were disadvantaged. Please refer to syllabus version 2 on the Schools Support Hub. The update on Page 14 clarifies which skills may be assessed in Question 1. In this examination, Questions 1b(i) and 1b(ii) tested prediction and why the example was a predicti...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0457/11 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
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