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WorksheetsIGCSE Global Perspectives - Terms and exam review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
The articles in this newspaper are mainly about...? (pick 2)
... a personal perspective
... a local perspective
... a national perspective
... a global perspective
Which of the following is not a value judgement
It is wrong to steal.
It is good to help others.
It is important to be honest.
It's better to be rich than poor.
Which of the following sentences gives you the idea that it is a global perspective?
Inflation is probably the worst thing affecting my ability to pay the bills.
According to the World Health Organization...
London reduces urban pollution by 24%.
The government of Brazil is set to reduce logging in the rain forest.
What is an opinion?
A statement that can be proven true.
A statement that is based on facts and evidence
A statement that is based on personal belief and feelings.
A statement that is about the idea that something is morally right.
Which definition / description best explains what would make a piece of evidence or article unreliable?
Information that is not true.
Information that is not trustworthy because there are a lack of sources
Information that can change as new ideas are presented
Anything written by Fox News or other right-learning media outlets.
What is a counter-argument?
A disagreement people have at the kitchen, often at their counter.
An argument to do with digits and numbers
A claim that is provided without unbiased sources
A opinion or claim that is opposite to the main idea.
What information should you check to see if a source is credible and should be used as part of your reasoning? (Check 3)
The date it was published
The author / organization
If the website starts with 'www.'
Grammar and spelling mistakes
When writing a conclusion or analyzing between different opinions, you should include ________ in your response.
Reasons, evidence and facts
Moral judgements and value judgements
Opinions, and counteropinions
Ideas from the opinion section of the newspaper
Which of the following is a way to be a more informed news consumer?
Read news from a variety of sources
Be aware of your own biases.
Be critical of the news stories you read.
All of the above.
What does it mean when it says, 'evaluate an argument'?
Find out the meaning of that argument and the key terms.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of that argument.
Find out whether the person who wrote the argument is an expert in their field.
Provide a counter-argument that shows a balance
You see the following Tweet pop up on your Instagram and Facebook feed. How could you know if it is in fact fake or real?
It's real, it comes from BBC News a reliable source.
Visit the BBC news website to see if they have a story
Check to see who posted the original BBC tweet.
It's got a 'Fake' sign on it, obviously it isn't real as it has been fact checked.
Which country is expected to have the largest population decline by 2100?
China
India
Nigeria
United States
