September 7, 2023
Ms. Cao 2023-25 GP – Assignment – Component 1 Wri?en Exam – Q1 and Q2
Read the informaGon in the accompanying Resource Booklet and answer all QuesGons.
1. Study Sources 1 to 3.
(a) IdenGfy how many people in the world are esGmated to be homeless, from Source 1.
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(b) IdenGfy two causes of homelessness, from Source 2.
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(c) Which cause of homelessness do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
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(d) Using Source 3, explain one local and one naGonal consequence of homelessness.
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2. Study Source 3.
(a) ‘Homeless people are spoiling our city!’
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
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(b) ‘There are more homeless people on our streets.’
How could you test this claim? You may consider the types of information, sources of evidence
or methods you might use.
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