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Practice IB English A Lang & Lit Topic Infographic with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for Infographic and mirrors Paper 1, 2 style where relevant.
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How does the infographic use language and visual organisation to persuade the reader to take action?
The following infographic is taken from oceanconservancy.org.uk, the website of Ocean Conservancy UK, a charity campaigning to reduce plastic pollution in the world's oceans.
1 bin lorry: a large vehicle used by local councils to collect household waste, with a typical capacity of 9 tonnes.
2 single-use plastic: a plastic item intended to be used once before disposal, such as straws, cutlery, and coffee cups.
3 fishing gear: equipment including nets, lines, and traps used in commercial fishing; abandoned gear is known as "ghost gear."
4 Plastic Packaging Tax: a UK government levy, introduced April 2022, on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled material.
5 microplastics: plastic particles smaller than 5mm formed when larger plastic items break down over time.
How do the visual and textual features shape the reader’s understanding and perception of Malta’s residency programme?
In what ways does the infographic use language and design to present food waste as both a personal and a collective responsibility?
How and to what effect does the infographic construct young people as a group requiring urgent social and political attention?
How do visual and textual elements explore key ideas in this infographic?
The following infographic is taken from wrap.org.uk, the website of WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), a UK government-funded body working to reduce waste and promote sustainable resource use.
1 Wembley Stadium: the national stadium of England, located in London, with a seating capacity of 90,000 and a total interior volume of approximately one million cubic metres.
2 household: a private dwelling occupied by one or more people sharing living space, as defined by the Office for National Statistics.
3 economic cost / date labels: the financial value of food purchased but not consumed; date labels are printed indicators of food safety and quality on packaging.
4 CO2e / methane: CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) is a standard measure of greenhouse gas emissions; methane is a particularly potent greenhouse gas released during organic decomposition.
5 wealthy nations: here referring to high-income countries as classified by the World Bank, including the UK, USA, and most of Western Europe.
The following infographic is taken from youngminds.org.uk, the website of Young Minds UK, a charity focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
1 mental health disorder: a clinically recognised pattern of thought, feeling, or behaviour that significantly interferes with daily functioning, as classified by the ICD-11.
2 early intervention: support provided at the first signs of a mental health problem, before it becomes severe or entrenched.
3 CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services): NHS-funded specialist mental health services for children and young people up to age 18.
4 stigma: negative social attitudes and stereotypes associated with mental illness that can prevent people from seeking help.
5 ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.