CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION
SOCIAL STUDIES
Paper 02–General Proficiency
2 hours 40 minutes
27 May 2011
You should use 10 minutes to read the paper and select the questions that you will answer. Writing may begin during this time.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This paper has THREE sections as follows:
SECTION A Questions 1,2 and 3—Individual, Family and Society
SECTION B Part I Questions 4 and 5—Development and Use of Resources
Part II Questions 6 and 7—Regional Integration
SECTION C Question 8—Communication
Question 9—Consumer Affairs
Question 10—Tourism
(i) You MUST answer a total of FIVE questions–TWO from Section A, TWO from Section B (choose ONE from Part I and ONE from PART II) and ONE from SECTION C.
(ii) Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should develop your responses fully.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
SECTION A
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND SOCIETY
Answer TWO questions from this section. Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should develop your responses fully.
1. (a) Identify TWO emotional needs of children that family should satisfy.
(2 marks)
(b) Describe ONE benefit to the society when the emotional needs of children are met.
(2 marks)
(c) It is the view that as more women have become income
earners, the needs of children have been neglected. Give TWO reasons why more women have become income earners.
(4 marks)
(d) (i) Suggest to working parents, THREE ways in which they may share responsibilities in the home.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain why EACH of the ways suggested will be successful.
(6 marks)
Total 20 marks
2. Caribbean culture if often described as rich and diverse.
(a) Identify FOUR ethnic groups that have contributed to present-day Caribbean culture.
(4 marks)
(b) Give TWO reasons why some traditional Caribbean customs are presently changing.
(4 marks)
(c) (i) Suggest to the Ministry of Culture in your country, THREE strategies that it can use to promote EITHER music OR dance in your country.
(ii) Explain why you believe EACH of your strategies will be successful.
(6 marks)
Total 20 marks
3. (a) Apart from the judiciary, identify TWO other branches of government.
(2 marks)
(b) Identify TWO types of law courts in the judicial system.
(2 marks)
(c) Explain TWO ways in which the police force helps the court to do its work.
(4 marks)
(d) Police statistics show that crime is on the increase.
(i) Suggest THREE ways in which a local community may cooperate with the police to maintain law and order.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain why EACH of the ways you have suggested will be successful.
(6 marks)
Total 20 marks
SECTION B
PART I
Answer EITHER Question 4 OR 5. Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should develop your responses fully.
4. (a) (i) Define the term ‘population density’.
(1 mark)
(ii) How is population density calculated?
(1 mark)
Study the map below and then answer the questions which follow.
Population density in Country A
(b) Outline ONE factor which may have prevented persons from settling in the low density area.
(2 marks)
(c) Give TWO examples to show the high density of population in Area A may affect the quality of services provided in this area.
(4 marks)
(d) (i) Suggest THREE measures which the government of a country could take to encourage people to migrate to low density areas.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain why EACH of the measures will be successful.
(6 marks)
Total 20 marks
5. (a) For EACH of the following natural resources name ONE Caribbean country where it can be found:
(i) Large quantities of bauxite
(1 mark)
(ii) Dense forests
(1 mark)
(iii) Large quantities of petroleum
(1 mark)
(iv) Large rivers
(1 mark)
(b) Rivers are an important natural resource.
(i) State TWO uses of rivers.
(2 marks)
(ii) Describe ONE way in which human activities may pollute rivers.
(2 marks)
(c) (i) Suggest to a community group THREE measures they may use to reduce pollution of rivers in the community.
(6 marks)
(ii) Explain why you believe EACH measure will be successful.
(6 marks)
Total 20 marks
PART II
Answer EITHER Question 6 or 7.
Where questions require explanations, suggestions, proposals or reasons, you should develop your responses fully. Proposals should be relevant and feasible.
6. Write an essay based on the following topic.
The CSME is about you and me!
In your essay identify TWO stages of the integration movement before the establishment of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). State TWO objectives of the CSME. Describe TWO difficulties that some member states may experience in meeting the objectives of the CSME. Finally, suggest THREE strategies, giving full details, for overcoming the difficulties of the CSME. Explain fully why EACH strategy will be successful.
Total 20 marks
7. Write an essay based on the following topic.
Benefits of Regional Integration to CARICOM citizens.
Begin your essay by naming TWO organisations designed to promote regional cooperation in education. State ONE function of each organisation then explain TWO ways in which Caribbean citizens benefit from regional cooperation, other than in education. Suggest THREE measures, giving full details, that the government of your country may take to encourage citizens to support CARICOM organisations. Explain fully why EACH of the measures will be successful.
Total 20 marks
SECTION C
OPTIONS
Answer only ONE question from Questions 8 to 10.
Where questions require explanations, suggestions, proposals or reasons, you should develop your responses fully. Proposals should be relevant and feasible.
8. Cultural transmission through the oral traditions.
As a well-known media personality, you have been asked to speak on the above topic. In your speech define the term ‘cultural transmission’ ad identify TWO ways of transmitting the oral traditions. Explain TWO ways in which the global media have influenced Caribbean culture. Finally in your speech suggest to the Minister of Culture in your country, THREE actions, giving full details, that should be taken to help the country preserve its cultural heritage. Explain fully why EACH action which you have suggested will be successful.
Total 20 marks
9. Caribbean consumers are advised to practise thrift because of the threat of devaluation.
Prepare a speech on the above topic to deliver a group of residents in your community. Begin your speech by explaining the term ‘devaluation’ and state two possible effects of devaluation on consumers. Give TWO reasons why consumers who practise thrift may reduce the effects of devaluation on their families. Suggest THREE strategies, giving full details, which the community may use to assist families who are affected by devaluation. Explain fully why you believe EACH strategy will be successful.
Total 20 marks
10. Employment Opportunities in Tourism
ECO Park Limited invites suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:
TOUR GUIDE
You are invited to speak to a group of graduating secondary school students on the topic, ‘Employment Opportunities in the Tourist Industry’. Name TWO types of jobs in tourism, other than tour guide, which young people may pursue. Identify TWO requirements for the job of a tour guide. Give TWO reasons why a Caribbean government may invest in hospitality training. Suggest to the administrators of the Tourism Hospitality School, giving full details, THREE strategies which they may use to attract young people to register for courses at the school. Explain why EACH of the strategies will be successful.
Total 20 marks
END OF TEST