r & test cope 01243020 FORM TP 2018031 JANUARY 2018 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE® EXAMINATION SOCIAL STUDIES Paper 02 - General Proficiency 2 hours 40 minutes READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1. This paper consists of TWO Sections, A and B. | 2. Section A consists of FOUR questions. You must answer ALL FOUR questions, 3. Section B consists of THREE questions based on the optional areas of the syllabus. You must do ONE question from this section. SECTION B. Where questions require an explanati develop your response fully. n, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should 6. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet 7. Do NOT write in the margins. 8. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers. 9. Ifyou need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet. Remember fe through your original answer. todraw 10. Ifyou use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relovant, include the question part beside the answer. 4. You MUST answer total of FIVE questions — FOUR from SECTION A and ONE from DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. Copyright © 2017 Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. Lo aasozosanuanyee 2018 INERT | 0124302003ade 7] SECTION A Answer all FOUR questions from this section, ‘Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should develop your response fully. INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND SOCIETY (a) Define the term ‘extended family’. () @ (ii) ‘State ONE condition that may cause an extended family to be formed. mark) Give ONE advantage which living in an extended family might have over living in other types of families. (1 mark) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/E 2018 L 0124302004 _lGi) “Se 7] Describe TWO ways in which greater access to education and traini has affected the economic functioning of families. by women Way 1 .. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020 ANUARY/F 2018 L. |r “ 7 (© _Insome Caribbean countries there appears to be an increase in the number of cases of abuse of the elderly. (i) Suggest THREE strategies a government may use to address this soc! (i) Explain why EACH of the strategies you suggested in (c) (i)s likely to be successful (6 marks) Strategy | .. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L Or24008 aExplanation Fon. Strategy 2 .... GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L (O80 | 0124302007Explanation 2 Strategy 3... GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020 ANUARY/F 2018, L mumgnemua ZExplanation 3 .. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE A _| (0124302009 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018r “we 1 2 @) ~~ @__ Define the term ‘constitution’. “GQ marks) (ii) State TWO ways in which citizens can participate in the good goverance of their eountry. Way 1 2 (@ marks) (©) Describe TWO situations that may cause a government to declare a state of emergency in a country. Situation 1. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE a) 01243020/J ANUARY/F 2018 iE“ue 7 Situation 2 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L aes |r “a 7 (© @_ Suggest THREE actions citizens may take if theit rights have been violated by the government. (6 marks) (ii) Explain why EACH action you suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful (6 marks) Action 1 Explanation 1 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/SANUARY/F 2018 L meee za BsAction 2 a. Explanation 2 .... GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L (0124302013 _lr a 7 Action 3 Explanation 3 . ‘Total 20 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE | 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 Lr “ 7 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RESOURCES Development of Human Resources 3 @)_—(i)_ Define the term ‘birth rate’ (ii) State TWO factors that can affect the birth rate in a country. Factor bessnsne 2 marks) GOON T01 1 NEXT PAGE 01243020/)ANUARY/F 2018 L ee | Ber -16- 77] (b) The table below shows population data for a Caribbean country. Study itand then answer the questions that follow. Age Group Males Females 60-65+ 14950 15 650 50-59 16200 16 650 40-49 18.900 12.600 30-39 20840 16300 20-29 40 650 43.900 10-19 62113 60390 o9 20225 21300 (@ State the age group with the smallest number of males in the population. . “_ (mark) (ii) State the age group with the smallest number of females in the population. " " (mark) Git) Explain ONE way in which the goverment of this country may plan to address any change in the 10-19 age group. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L _r ”. 7 ©) @_ Suggest, THREE actions a government may use to reduce the movement of population from rural areas to urban areas. (6 marks) (i) Explain why EACH action you suggested in (c) (i) is likely to be successful, (6 marks) Action 1 Explanation 1. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01243020 ANUARY/F 2018 L nummy 4r om 1 Action 2... Explanation 2. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L umngngngninn 4 BeAction 3. Explanation 3.... Total 20 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01243020 ANUARY/F 2018 L ee al ir * 7 REGIONAL INTEGRATION Challenges to Caribbean Integration 4. Write an article for your school magazine in which you explain the challenges facing Caribbean integration and suggest how the region may overcome these challenges. In your essay, define the term ‘economic integration’ and differentiate between bilateral and multilateral agreements. Deseribe TWO ways in which the geographical characteristics of the region may be an obstacle to integration, Suggest THREE ways in which citizens may contribute to the development of regional businesses. Explain why EACH action will be successful. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L ee |GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/ANUARY/F 2018 M0 L feeeeann _l we— -2- 7] Total 20 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE | 01243020JANUARY/F 2018 L ke& -23- | SECTION B OPTIONS Answer ONLY ONE question from this section. Where the question requires an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should develop your response fully. COMMUNICATION Sociocultural Influences on Communication in the Caribbean Write an essay on the topic above. In your essay, define the term ‘receiver’ in the communication process. State TWO factors, other than cultural differences, that are likely to cause a breakdown in communication. Describe TWO ways in which people's beliefs may influence the form or ‘medium used in communication. Suggest THREE strategies a business may use to assist clients who cannot communicate in the language of the host country. Explain why EACH strategy is likely to be successful. Total 20 marks CONSUMER AFFAIRS Debit and Credit Cards: Influencing Consumer Spending Write an essay on the topic above. In your essay, define the term ‘consumer’. State TWO categories of consumers who benefit from the use of credit and debit cards. Explain TWO ways in which credit and debit cards influence consumers’ demand for goods and services. Suggest THREE strategies that consumers may use to protect themselves when using debit and credit ‘cards to purchase goods and services. Explain why EACH strategy is likely to be successful. Total 20 marks TOURISM ‘Write a speech that you would present to your school’s environmental club on the topie below. Tourism and the Caribbean Environment Begin your speech by defining the term ‘international tourist’. Outline ONE reason why international tourism is important to Caribbean countries. Explain TWO ways in which tourism development has contributed to pollution of the marine environment of some Caribbean countries. ‘Suggest THREE actions that the government of a Caribbean country may take to protect the ‘marine environment from pollution. Explain why EACH of the actions is likely to be successful. Total 20 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020JANUARY/F 2018 i 0. A _] 0124302023r 1 Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section B here. Remember to write your question number in the box provided below. ‘Question No. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L on = _Ir 3 7 Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section B here. Remember to write your question number in the box provided below. Question No. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01243020/JANUARY/F 2018 L ‘m0 | 0124302025,r * 7 ‘Write your answer to the question you have chosen to answer in Section B here. Remember to write your question number in the box provided below. Question No. END OF TEST IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST. The Council has made every effort to trace copyright holders. However, if any have been inadvertently overlooked, or any material has been incorrectly acknowledged, CXC will be pleased to correct this at the earliest opportunity. 01243020 ANUARY/F 2018 L eee |