TEST CODE 02114022

FORM TP 2015312 MAY/JUNE 2015

CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION®

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Paper 02

2 hours 30 minutes

15 JUNE 2015 (p.m.)

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of THREE questions.

2. Answer ALL questions.

3. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper
and plan your answers.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION A

MODULE 1 – GATHERING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION

1. Read the extract below carefully and answer the question that follows.

Chikungunya was first reported in Southern Tanzania in 1952, according to the World
Health Organization (WHO). The chikungunya virus is carried by two types of mosquitoes —
the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and the Asian tiger mosquito. So far, the virus strain
circulating in the Americas is primarily spread by the former.

5 For public health authorities, the first line of attack was to destroy all breeding sites for
the mosquitoes, which bite during the day and need only a few drops of stagnant water in which
to lay their eggs. Late last year, CARICOM leaders met and agreed on a plan to tackle “CHIK-V”
(as it is commonly called). This plan saw the WHO and the Pan-American Health Organization
facilitating the bulk purchase of essential public health supplies, such as bed nets, insecticides and
10 repellent, as well as widespread campaigns to educate citizens and stakeholders in the tourism
industry, with the media and local government bodies playing key roles in delivering the message
about the need for all citizens to be part of the fight. Regional leaders also acknowledged the need
to strengthen vector-control response capacities.

Public health agencies across the region have been on all-out education campaigns to
15 sensitize their populations about the need to get rid of mosquito-breeding sites. In Trinidad and
Tobago, the health minister took the unprecedented step of writing a letter about the virus that
was posted to households across the country. The Chikungunya Bus Tour – which featured a bus
painted with the words “Don’t get bite! You can help tackle CHIK-V and Dengue!” — was used
to distribute fliers, mosquito nets, and “zappers” across the country.

20 In Jamaica, the parish council in Trelawny issued tough warnings to litterbugs about
the hazards posed by discarded tyres, cups, and containers — all perfect breeding grounds for
mosquitoes — and threatened to fine persistent offenders. Jamaica’s chief medical officer urged
every Jamaican to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites in and around their homes,
workplaces and communities, by getting rid of old tyres and containers in which water can settle,
25 punching holes in tins before disposing of them, and covering large drums, barrels, and tanks
holding water.

“While the Government must lead the process, citizens have a major role to play in the
reduction of the spread of this disease,” the health minister said. “It is therefore important for all
of us to ensure that we are not harbouring this mosquito in our homes. Personal responsibility is
30 going to be of utmost importance in the reduction of the spread of this disease.” He appealed to
Jamaicans to take ten minutes each week to look around their environs and ensure there was no
uncovered container with water that could breed mosquitoes. “Check your flower-pot saucers, dish
drainboards, refrigerator troughs, plants, and pet feeding bowls. Scrub them clean,” the minister
urged.

Adapted from Caribbean Beat January/February 2015,

Media and Educational Projects Ltd, Trinidad, p. 109.

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Write an essay, in no more than 500 words, in which you

(i) state the writer’s purpose

(ii)
discuss THREE organizational strategies and THREE language techniques used by the
writer to achieve his purpose

(iii) evaluate the validity of the information presented.
Total 25 marks

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SECTION B

MODULE 2 – LANGUAGE AND COMMUNITY

2. Read the passage below carefully and answer the question that follows.

“Call the complainant to the witness stand,” said the judge.

The complainant, James Brown, was called by the constable and he stood on the witness
stand. His right arm was in plaster and in a sling. The stand was on the right of the platform
where the judge was seated. In the corner was a lectern with the Bible on it. A policeman handed
5 the Bible to the complainant. He took it in his left hand. ‘Repeat after me,’ he said.

“I swear by Almighty God,” said the policeman.

“I swear by Almighty God,” repeated the complainant.

“That the evidence I shall now give ...”

“That the evidence I shall now give ...”

10 “Will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”

“Will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”

The clerk of courts asked him a series:

“Is your name James Brown?”

“Yes.”

15 “Are you from Palmer Estates?”

“Yes.”

“Are you an electrician?”

“An apprentice.”

“What happened on the afternoon of 4 May 1980?”

20 “When I walking through the state road to me house I see dis bwoy stoning me mango tree.”

“Which boy are you talking about?” asked the judge.

The complainant pointed at the accused. ‘‘That bwoy, your Honour.”

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“Do you mean the accused? You say you saw him stone your mango tree?”

25 “Yes, your Honour. I tell him not to stone de tree and him tell me a bad word and start
throw stone after me. One of de stone lick me on me hand and bruk it your Honour.”

“Thank you,” said the judge. “You may leave the witness stand. Dennis McCaulay, is it
true that you left school before you could even read or write?”

“No, sir – is not true.”

30 “What do you mean it is not true? I have the documents from your school right here. Your
teacher says you can hardly read or write. Is that correct?”

The accused did not answer.

In an essay of no more than 500 words, discuss

(i) possible reasons for the writer’s choice of language used in the passage

(ii) difficulties that non-West Indians may experience in understanding the passage

(iii) how a video presentation of the passage could be used to create a comedic effect.

Total 25 marks

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SECTION C

MODULE 3 – SPEAKING AND WRITING

3. Read the scenario below carefully and answer the question that follows.

The sporting committee at your school has decided to organize a walkathon to promote weight
loss among the school community. As president, you have been asked to develop a proposal for
presentation to the principal.

In an essay of no more than 500 words, present

(i) your proposal, including items such as theme, timetable of events, personnel to be involved
and benefits to the school

(ii) justification for at least THREE specific strategies to be used to promote the walkathon.

Total 25 marks

END OF TEST

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