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Question Paper: Global Perspective Main Paper Grade VI Section

This document contains a question paper for a Global Perspectives assessment for 6th grade students. It includes 4 sources of information on the topics of globalization and the internet, and young people's use of technology. Students are asked 6 questions to analyze and summarize the sources. The questions require identifying key details, comparing perspectives, and explaining impacts and issues. The document provides context, sources, and questions to assess students' comprehension and analytical skills regarding global topics.

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AMBITUS WORLD SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT – II

Question Paper 09/ACA/SEC-F-07

Global Perspective Main Paper Grade

VI Section

Name…………………………………………………………

Date: ………………………………

No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all questions in the space provided on the question paper.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or partquestion. The total number of

marks for this paper is 50.

Teacher’s signature: …………………………. Grade Achieved :………………….

Source 1

Globalisation has been promoted by the growth of the internet. The table below shows the number of
internet users across the world.

Table 1 – The number of internet users in different regions

Region of Internet
the world users (millions)

North America 350

Middle East 160
Europe 700
Asia 2020
Latin America 440
Africa 450

Source 2: Young people and access to the internet

The internet brings people closer together as it allows access to information about other countries more
easily. You can develop knowledge of different cultures and political situations around the world. This will
help young people in schoolwork and projects. Information for lessons can be found very quickly.

Young people who are able to use the internet will have better employment opportunities as their research
and communication skills will be better. As these young people get older, governments will be able to draw
on these skills to develop the economy and improve international trade. Governments will be able to
cooperate and improve economic development.

Source 3: The costs of computers are too high

I am worried that we are spending too much money on computers.

We need to remember that the costs of technology are increasing every year. Why are we wasting money
like this when we have access to books in schools? We are losing our traditional skills of writing down
information.

My friend owns a local business and told me how much his business spends each year on computers. I am
surprised he still has a business that makes a profit.

I have seen evidence of this in newspapers and on the television. Only yesterday I watched a science
programme where a professor at a local university was talking about the increasing

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cost of technicians to solve internet problems like security.

In my daughter’s school there are only 4 computers for a class of 25 children. She says the computers are old,
slow and unable to run the latest software. The school cannot afford to buy more as computers are so
expensive.

A letter to a newspaper from a parent in IndiaSource

4: A school debate about young people using the internet Kim(astudent)

I have been using the internet to prepare for my examinations. I am sure I will gain very good grades next
year. It is brilliant how much information you can download!

My parents and grandparents will be very proud of me when I go to university. I will be travelling abroad
during my studies but the internet will help me to keep in touch with family, especially if I use a webcam.

There are so many different tasks I can complete using computers and my phone. All of my friends keep in
contact through emails and social media. We can share a lot of information and this will improve our lives.

But my parents do not agree; they complain about how long I spend on the internet. They also worry about
the websites I visit.

Sumin (a teacher)

I have been writing books about science and technology for 12 years, so I understand what is necessary for
schoolwork. I am also a teacher in charge of science at my school and I think we should learn from books, not
the internet.

The internet causes a lot of problems. It is not always easy for students to tell how accurate or trustworthy the
information on a website is. They may also be giving away personal information. This can be very bad.

Young people can easily misunderstand messages they send to each other, especially on social media sites.
How can parents allow this? They should be more responsible like teachers and ensure that their children
focus on work and not on games or chatting onthe internet.

I am pleased that a local radio programme has asked me to speak about my latest book on the dangers of the
internet. I will gain more sales from parents who want to protect their children.

Read the information and answer all questions.

1 Study Sources 1 and2.

(a) Identify the region of the world with the highest number of internet users, from Source 1.

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(b) Identify two advantages of the internet for young people, from Source 2.

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(d) Explain why the use of the internet by young people is an important issue for governments.

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2 Study Source 3.

(a) ‘We are spending too much money on computers.’

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

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(b) ‘The costs of technology are increasing every year.’

How would you test this claim? You should consider the types of information, sources of
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3 Study Source 4.

(a) Identify one prediction from Kim’s statement.

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(b) Identify one fact from Sumin’s statement.

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(d) Which argument is more convincing, Kim’s or Sumin’s?

Your answer should consider both statements and you should support your point of view with their
words.

You should also consider:

• the strength of their reasoning and evidence

• their use of language
• the different types of information used.