1011-SOC Social Studies Exam Review 1

Study Sources 1 to 3.

1(a) What percentage of China’s population use a bicycle, according to Source 1? [1]

1(b) Identify two benefits of travelling by bicycle, from Source 2. [2]

1(c) Which benefit of travelling by bicycle do you think is most important? Explain why. [3]

1(d) Explain one local and one national consequence of people using bicycles. [6]

Local consequence:

National consequence:

Study Source 3

2(a) ‘Bicycles are a problem in my town.’

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim? [6]

2(b) ‘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. [8]

Study Source 4

3(a) Identify one fact from Chiku’s statement. [1]

3(b) Identify one prediction from Aisha’s statement. [1]

3(c) Identify one value judgement from Source 4. Explain why it is a value judgement. [3]

3(d) 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. [15]

You should also consider:

• the strength of their reasoning and evidence

• their use of language

• the different types of information used.