IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457/11 Paper 1 May/June 2023

General Information

• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Marks: 70
• Answer Requirements: Write on the question paper using a black or dark blue pen. Do not use erasable pens or correction fluid.
• Insert: Contains all the sources referred to in the questions.
• Identification: Write name, center number, and candidate number at the top.

Instructions Overview

• Answer all questions.
• Marks for each question or part question are indicated in brackets.

Questions Summary

Question 1: Energy Poverty

• (a) Identify the trend in the number of people worldwide without electricity from Source 1.
• (b) Identify two consequences of energy poverty from Source 2.
• (c) Determine the most significant consequence of energy poverty and explain its significance.
• (d) Explain why energy poverty is a significant personal issue.

Question 2: Global Energy Problems

• (a) Analyze strengths and weaknesses of the argument that rich industrialized countries must solve the world's energy problems.
• (b) Test the claim that rich industrialized nations emit the most greenhouse gases by considering types of information, sources of evidence, and methods.

Question 3: Arguments on Energy Poverty Solutions

• (a) Identify an opinion from Hua's statement and explain why it is an opinion.
• (b)(i) Identify one fact from Jin's statement.
• (b)(ii) Evaluate how well this fact supports Jin's argument.
• (c) Compare Hua’s and Jin’s arguments regarding their persuasiveness, reasoning, evidence, language, and types of information used.

Question 4: Government Actions on Energy Poverty

• Recommend an action to reduce energy poverty from the following options:
  • Increasing access to electricity through national projects.
  • Investing in microgrids producing renewable energy.
  • Teaching local people about energy efficiency.
• Provide reasons and evidence for your recommendation, using material from the sources or personal ideas, while considering different perspectives.

Important Considerations

• For question responses: Use the provided space and structure answers to maximize marks according to the indicated brackets.
• Use of the Insert: It is crucial to refer to and utilize the insert as it contains all necessary sources for answering the questions.

Note: Always consider the reasoning behind your answers, support arguments with evidence, and evaluate different perspectives when applicable.