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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES 2069/01

Paper 1 Written Exam For examination from 2025
SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 25 minutes

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INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 70.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
● The insert contains all the sources referred to in the questions.

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Read the information in the insert and answer all questions.

1 Study Sources 1 and 2.

(a) According to Source 1, how many people regularly suffered from hunger and poor nutrition in
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(b) (i) Identify one example of a generalisation from Source 2.

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(ii) Explain why the example you identified is a generalisation.

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(c) From Source 2, describe the food charity’s perspective on hunger.

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(d) Sources 1 and 2 suggest causes of hunger.

Which cause of hunger do you think is the most significant? Explain why.

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2 Study Source 3.

(a) Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the research outlined in Source 3.

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(b) ‘Most people enjoy growing their own food.’

Explain how this claim could be tested. You should consider the research methods and
evidence that could be used.

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3 Study Source 4.

Which argument is more convincing, Grace’s or Seth’s?

Your answer should:

• consider both arguments

• evaluate their reasoning, evidence and use of language
• support your judgement with their words and ideas.

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4 A government wants to reduce hunger for people living in poverty.

The following actions are being considered:

• Provide free food in areas of poverty.

• Invest in new farming technologies.
• Train people to grow and sell food in local areas.

Which one of these actions would you recommend to the government, and why?

In your answer, you should:

• state your recommendation

• give reasons and evidence to support your choice
• use the material in the sources and/or any of your own ideas
• consider different arguments and perspectives.

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