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One-On-One Educational Services Limited disclaims any and all liability for any misuse or abuse of the material published in thisCSEC English www.getmylocker.cam How to use this book What does this book contain? This book has been created to provide model solutions to CSEC Examination questions ranging from the years 2007-2015. That is 9 years of fully worked past paper solutions: We have also included the following items to aid you with your study preparation, 1. English Grammar Summary. 2. Topic-wise break down of solutions to facilitate focused exam preparation, How do I use these solutions to prepare for my exam? 1. Identify the areas that you are weak in first - make a list of the areas that you are weak in, You ‘can do this by going through your notebook, text book, or past examination papers. Basically any topic that you did not quite get put it on that list. You can also use the English e-learning course which can be found at www getmylocker.com. In this course the topics have already been broken down for you. ‘Obtain the actual Past Paper Questions - go out and obtain the actual past paper questions. You can ask your teacher or you can purchase the past papers at www.cxc.org or any reputable bookstore nearest to you. 8. Try the questions for yourself - once you have obtained the solutions, try the questions for yourself. You may need to review the concept in your notebook or text 4. When you get stuck look at solution - itis very important that the solutions are reviewed after you have reached a point where you cannot proceed. It is a good way to show the topics that you are deficient at, Do not attempt to solely memorize the solutions presented as this will not guarantee good performance on the examination. 5. ‘Try doing an entire paper under examination conditions - Once you have tightened up your grasp of specific topic areas, the next step isto get into examination mode by practicing questions under examination conditions. Ask your parent or friend to time you and try to complete the paper within this duration. 6. What Materials do I need when practicing? a) English E-learning course ~ this can be ©) Pen, found at www.getmylocker.com . @) Ruler. by Pencil. ) clean Rubbe: CSEC English A wwwekCSEC English A www.getmylocker.com Breakdown of Questions According to Topic ‘Guetions —Gaeslons Questions Gueslont Guerlans Quaslons GaewtansQuediont — Gueaions mm 708 2208 a0 aon ao 2013 zones A a 1 1 a 1 1 1 1 1 B 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 c 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 D 2 2 — 4, 45,5 45,6 45,6 45,6 456 456 456 456 F 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 A. Summary Writing, 8, Reading Comprehension (Prose) Reading Comprehension (Expository/Opinion) 1D. Reading Comprehension (Poetry) E._ Story Writing/Descriptive Writing F. Essay Writing/Persuasive Writing CSEC English A s www.getmylocker.coSentences Recognising the components of a Sentence Subject verb Object The dog Ate the bone Articles/Nouns/Pronouns and Conjunctions Recognising the role of each word in a sentence Definite Article | Adjective Nout adverb | verb [Indefinite [ noun article ‘The dog Ate the bone greedily [ate [a boneCSEC English A www.getmylocker.com Articles ‘© alan = indefinite article ‘+ the = definite article this is because you are talking about a specific thing which you have mentioned before, or itis the only one) Nouns ‘Common Nouns are “THINGS" which can | #3; the dog, an apple. a cat, etc, bbe proveded by an article (definite or indefinite) Pronouns (Pronouns are used instead of nouns) Subject Pronouns Object Pronouns Personal Pronouns 2 * me ‘= mine * he © him = his 2 she .1 + hers Adjectives ‘© Adjectives describe nouns, eg Rover is a greedy. ‘© Comparative Adjectives €3; Rover is a greedier dog than the others ‘© Superlative Adjective eg. Rover is the greediest of them all ‘+ Possessive Adjectives eg ‘My, his, her, its(no apostrophe), our, your their ‘Adverbs ‘* Adverbs qualify verbs (ie: they describe how the verb was done) eg, the dog ate GREEDILY ‘© Adverbs usually end In LY, but there are some irregular adverbs eg.fast. ‘+ Adverbs are categorized (adverbs of time WHEN? Adverbs of manner HOW?) ‘Conjunctions {also known as joining or linking words) And, but, although, ete. CSEC English ACSEC English www.getmylocker.cam Verbs and Tenses ‘Tense Name Examples Simple Present Tense welyoujthey EAT He/shefit BATS Simple Past Tense wejyoujthey ATE Helshefit ATE Simple Future Ifwe/youthey will EAT He(shefit will EAT Present Continuous Tam EATING He(She/it 1S EATING Welyouthey were EATING Past Continuous Iiwelyoulthey EAT Helshefit EATS Future Continuous Ihe/she/itiweiyoulthey will be EATING Present Perfect Uweiyousthey have EATEN Past Perfect he/she/itiweiyoulthey had EATEN Future Perfect he/she/itfwelyou/they will have EATENContents CSEC English APaper2 May/June 2007.. CSEC English A Paper 2 May/June 2008... CSECEnglish Paper? May/June 2009.. CSECEnglish APaper2 MayJune 2010.. CSECEnglish APaper2 May/June 2011. CSECEnglish APaper2 May/June 2012. CSECEnglish APaper2 May/June 2015. CSECEnglish A Paper2 May/June 2014. CSECEnglish A Paper2 May/June 2015..www.getmylocker.com O= (5 CSEC English A ne > 2007 The Gleaner ne emp Eted Solutions to Question 1: the times of day described in ‘The major points in the passage include paragraph 1 the following— B) The contrasting smells include * Tattoos are permanent markings which have been around from the beginning of civilization © They were brought to the Caribbean compared to the flares of the oil from Africa, China and India, but refinery. fishy nets, cooking and oil. ©) The colour of the setting sun is the Amerindians wore them even D) One example of “whimsical before that time. * They were used by people in the death" is (the kind of death) Caribbean for religious, ethnic and found in the eyes of broken, cultural purposes. old men (the kind of death) © Over the years they came to be personal expressions identified with ceballiont and deviance, hopelessness of this backwater found on abandoned coasts... the © Attitudes have changed towards village. tattoos and today they have become acceptable as marks of uniqueness and difference. FE) One word that _ illustrates personification is ‘climbed’ Solutions to Question 2: F) The impression suggested about A) Dawn, midday and even-ing are fhe village by the tse:of “each 1[Page c English2| Page CSEC English A @ H) day was a deliberate effort” is that it was one that was difficult and that it was a struggle for them. Cars parked too long would sink slowly because of the weight of the cars on the sun-softened pitch. Any TWO of the following phrases create the atmosphere of abandonment, backwater village; missed and ignored; hopeless-ness of this backwater; swept clean of talent and vitalit dependent upon a stony earth and dwindling oil; vision of a hopeless future. Solutions to Question 3: A) B) The meaning conveyed by the word ‘acres’ is a large amount. Choose any TWO of the following. “the biggest of all changes in child-parent relat- Q Db) 5) F) www.getmylocker.com @= ions’, the child ‘has adult concerns; the child wants a lot of privacy; the child no longer trusts the goodwill of parents. ‘The phrase ‘not locked in place’ means. not fixed; not forever; can be reversed; variable The causes of the shifts in the child-parent relations are that the child’s brain has matured and the child is capable of more independent judgment. ‘The pronoun 'you' refers to the parents. @ Girls with their powerful are preoccupied feelings/their social lives [social power. (ii) Boys are preoccupied with the powerjopinion of other boys anxiety about masculinity. Boys are perplexed because they3| Page CSEC English A still need their mothers; even though bigger than her, they have to obey her. H) The conjunction of ‘contrast! used repeatedly in the passage is ‘but’ Solutions to Question 4: The following is a sample of an excellent story. “Heaven help us!" Maragh's scream echoed through the village. He put his hands on his head at the sight of his two teenage daughters being carted away in the old battered jeep. He had yelled at the men to give him back his daughters, but it was to no avail, He was too far away for them to hear his shouts. He had started running frantically, when the jeep stopped and one of the men jumped from the back of the jeep and picked up something from the ground before driving away again. He could not catch www.getmylocker.com @= them. “Don't just stand there Maragh! Do something!” his wife begged. “Like what? For Christ's sake Jaunita, 1 don't have a vehicle and I don't know where to goi" “Call Ranjeet and tell him what has happened. Iam sure he will know what to do.” Maragh searched in his pocket for his phone and looked for the number belonging to a man he feared and did not trust, but Juanita was right. If no one else knew where their daughters would be he would. Desperate times required desperate measures. This was a desperate situation. He found the number and dialed it “Hello. Yes Mr. Ranjeet. Sir I need your help. This is Maragh. The Sect has taken my two girls and T don't know where to go nor what to do. I need you to help me find them. You are a powerful and influential man, Sir. 1 know you can find them. Please Sir!”‘Maragh despised himself for begging Ranjeet but he had no choice given the circumstances. His manhood was severely damaged. However, he had bade him goodbye feeling comforted that he had promised to do everything in his power to return them to him and his wite safely. ‘The morning wore on and there was no word of the girls’ return to their family. By mid-afternoon Maragh's anxiety pushed him to fill ten drums of water in his back yard which he used for irrigation purposes on his farm. He sold his produce to higglers and from such sales he fed his family and sent the gitls to school. He was thinking about them and what they could be doing at the moment, even as he poured the final bucket of water into the drum. It was four o'clock in the afternoon. Still there was no word. He covered the last drum and turned the emply bucket down on it, Then he walked out to the road in front of his www.getmylocker.com @= house where the girls were standing when they were kidnapped. A piece of shiny metal caught his attention. He picked it up and using the hem of his shirt he rubbed the dust from it Maragh gasped. His eyes must be deceiving him. It was a pin and engraved on it’ was “Ranjects’ Enterprises. Solutions to Question 5: The following is a sample of an excellent story. ‘The smell of diesel oil tickled Mark's nostrils. Though he loved his job as a mechanic he was exhausted and was looking forward to the next three days. Tt was an extended weekend with Friday being a public holiday. He glanced at his watch for the umpteenth time in the last hour. It was 4.55 pm. Five more minutes and he would be done for the day, but he would still have to wait for Marlic. She and Mark had been best friends forever it seemed.S| Page CSEC English A When 5.00 pm came Mark packed up the tools he had been using and slipped out of his overalls. Just then his phone rang and he smiled. Marlie must be at the gate and was ready and waiting for him. Without looking to see who his caller was he answered confidently, “Yeah Marlie, Im coming now." “Hello? Mr. Mark Walford? This is Nurse Smellie calling from the Hopeton Children’s Hospital.” “Yes Mam. This is Mark Walford” Mark's stomach felt like a heavy stone had lodged itself inside it. His knees grew weak “Yes Sir. Your brother was brought in to us about an hour ago. He has you as his next of kin. Please come to the hospital immediately. “Wha hap'n? Im arite?" “Lam sorry but Ican't say anymore. You must come now." “But mi cyaan come. Mi nuh have nuh money fi come so far!" “Please Siri You must find a way to get www.getmylocker.com @= here immediately. I can't say any more” She rang off. Mark stared at the phone that had gone silent in his ear. He ‘would call Marlie to find out how near she was to him. He planned to borrow some money from her and make his way to the hospital quickly. Knowing his friend, she would accompany him too. He dialed Marlic's number but it went to voicemail. He dialed again but again it went to voicemail. Mark thought it to be rather odd. because ‘Marlie always answered his phone calls. He was making his tenth attempt when he saw an unknown number come up on his screen “Hello?” “Hello, Mr. Mark Walford? This is Nurse Smellie calling again from the Hopeton Children's Hospital” “MI try Mam but mi nah get thru.” “Sir, this is a matter of life and deatht You need to come so that you can sign our consent form for surgery for your brother. You must get here within this S| Page CSEC ish a i getnylazenr cane6| Page CSEC English A hour or else I fear it will be too late." “Oh dear Lewd! We mi a go duh?" “Okay Sir. Hurry!" Mark had never known such agony. He dialed Marline’s number again. *Sorty Mark. had to make a quick stop. Tam coming now.” “Hurry up! Jamar edh a hospital and imp might dead. Mi affi go there right now. Lend mi one thousand dotlar please.” “Yes man.” Mark placed the phone on the table and locked up the windows. Just then, the phone rang and stopped. It rang again. This was it now. “Hello?” “Mark Walford?" He knew the voice. “You don't have to hurry to the hospital.” Grief wrapped itself around Mark's throat. He had no voice. He had no brother. He felt guilty. *Miraculously, Jamar has stabilized and has begun responding positively to the medication. He will not be needing www.getmylocker.com @= surgery at this time, We are monitoring him closely. You can get hhere in time for vising hours.” Relief washed over Mark, He mouthed a prayer of thanks while looking up to the heavens. Solutions to Question 6: The following is a sample of an excellent DESCRIPTION: As the astronauts landed they saw before them an unimaginable sight. A large ice cap of about forty feet high stood in the middle of a wide plain. Everything that glitters and glows in the Earth and the universe is compared to the brilliance of a diamond. This ice cap was a giant diamond The crew disembarked the spaceship and moved cautiously towards the phenomenon, The closer they got to it the more it sparkled sending bright white light across the surface they walked on. They were amazed becauseT| Page CSEC English A they had learned that Mars’ surface was a dry, barren wasteland marked by old volcanoes and impact craters. The entire surface can be scoured by a single sand storm that hides it from observation for days at a time. So the last thing they expected to see was an ice cap. They stood about six feet away from it and could only imagine the texture of its surface. The shards of ice stretched out over its full height clothing it from top to bottom and daring its spectators to caress its covering. The planet's characteristic red hue shone even more. This was no less than a dream. Peering at their newest discovery they recalled stories told of the ancient past of the planet where volcanoes were able to erupt for millions of years unabated. It was known that a single hotspot could dump molten rock on the surface for millennia because Mars lacks plate tectonics. The lack of tectonics means that the same rupture www.getmylocker.com @= in the surface stayed open until there was no more pressure fo force magma to the surface, Who could imagine that they would find ice on Mars? But, Mars’ surface is believed to be much different than it was billions of years ago. As they stood there looking at the surface they saw that it was dotted with impact craters. Most of these craters were still intact because there are no environmental forces to erode them. The planet lacks the wind, rain, and plate tectonics that cause erosion back home on Earth. Also the atmosphere is much thinner than Earth’s so smaller meteorites are able to impact the planet. The astronauts maintained their distance even though the data retumed by rovers and orbiters, several months before their arrival, had shown that there are many minerals and erosion patterns on the planet that indicate liquid water in the past. They were aware of the possibility wwweg locker.com OtBl Page CSEC English A that small oceans and long rivers once dominated the landscape. They were now certain that the last vestiges of that water, are trapped as water ice below the surface. Indeed they were transfixed by the wondrous sight in front of them. Solutions to Question 7: The following is a sample of an excellent argument FOR the use of cellular phones in school Cellular phones are the newest fad and ‘many children feel that they must own one and most of them do. With this increase of children owning cell phones, teachers are finding that more cellphones are being brought inside the classroom, They find that aside from being a telephone, they may now include a camera, a radio, a video recorder and an internet browser. This multi-purpose use for cell phones is the reason that students ought to be www.getmylocker.com @= allowed to use them in schools. (One of the most important points is that students can use cellular phones to do the very basic, yet extremely essential, task of keeping in touch with their families. In today's environment where crime and violence are rife it is knowing that parents can be in constant contact with their children that keeps them contented throughout the day. Which parent would not like to know that he or she can track their child’s whereabouts? Another impacting use of the cellular phone is the completion of school projects and portfolios — whether they are oral or written. With most phones being outfitted with camera and video recorder, students are able to make their assignments more _compre- hensive, interactive and attractive. These features of the cellular phone also make teaching and learning more interesting and effective for both teachers and students. Page CSEC is lacksr coneQ| Page CSEC English A Lastly, cellular phones are indeed ‘smart phones’ because of the internet browser which many students are able to access ‘on them. No longer do students need to take a hard copy of a dictionary to school - they simply browse the internet to find word meanings. In addition they can conduct detailed researches online right in the class by just using their cellular phones. Cellular phones ought to be allowed in schools for they are useful tools that can enhance the teaching and learning process. Solutions to Question 8: The following is a sample of an excellent argument, Some popular music and dance that are on display in the Caribbean are Soca, Dancehall, Rhythm and Blues (R&B) and American rap. It is felt by some that such music and dance are corrupting the youth and making them www.getmylocker.com @= irresponsible. As far as I am concerned the youth are not all irresponsible and for those who are it is not the popular music and dance that make them so. Instead it is lack of parenting, lack of correct sex education and lack of adequate academic opportunities that create irresponsible youth. A survey carried out in 2014 by the Ministry of Youth in Jamaica revealed that 80% of children between the ages of 10 and 18 years old were living with one or no parent due to death and or migration. As such many children were living with older siblings or other members of the extended family. Therefore they were not being adequately supervised and were not being taught correct and acceptable principles and morals. They often behaved irresponsibly because they had no proper guidance. In addition is the problem of incorrect10] Page CSEC English & www getmylocker.com Om sexual behaviour which is a direct result of a lack of correct sex education. How can a nation expect to have its youth — make appropriate and responsible sexual decisions when sex education is not taught in homes or schools? 10|Page CSEC English A www.getmylock on11]Page CSEC English A www.getmylocker.com O= (5 CSEC English A hd The Gleaner 2008 ne Genpany eha Cnd Solutions to Question 1: ‘The major points in the passage include being made. the following— © Turtles have been around for a very long time. © Turtles are capable of living very long lives. Their number has been drastically reduced recently. They are endangered now because of — man-made treats - natural features - beach erosion causing loss of eggs and hatchlings to predators their own low rate of reproduction. © Conservation is difficult because of the turtles’ migratory habits. © There is now a more hopeful future since conservation attempts are ing sanctuaries to observe turtles can be a rich experience. ‘SAMPLE ONE Turtles are ancient creatures that are capable of living very long lives. Yet. these animals are endangered. ‘There are seven species of them and the threats fo them are both man-made and natural ‘Man-made threats include pollution, bad fishing practices and coastal development. While, natural threats include predators, the fact that the animal lays its eggs on beaches and therefore the eggs are vulnerable, beach erosion and the turtle’s own low rate of reproduction. In addition, since the turtles migrate vast distances and spend most of their time at sea, 11] Page ¢12| Page CSEC English A conservationists have difficulty in assisting them with their situations However, some attempts are being made, including having sanctuaries here in the Caribbean. These regional organizations provide the additional service of educating and entertaining visitors. SAMPLE TWO Turtles found in the sea have been around for a very long time and are now under threat of extinction, Their number has decreased drastically over the last ten years because of both man— made and natural threats. Man-made threats include pollution, fishing and coastal development and natural threats include predators and beach erosion. Not only do eggs take a long time to hatch, but also they have only a slim chance of coming to maturity. Though there are current attempts being made to conserve turtles, conservation is difficult because turtles migrate long distances, do not www.getmylocker.com @= reproduce often and nest at night Organizations in the Caribbean have been working in various ways towards increasing their survival. Their efforts provide visitors with enriching experiences. Solutions to Question 2: A) The ‘we’ in the poem refers to West Indians. B) Dollars is the currency used in the narrator’s own country. ©) “Loand behold? tell us that it is a reaction of surprise/ amuse- ment/ disbelief] sarcasm to the conversation. D) The narrator’s use of “they, the ugly ones" tells us that she is confident; she thinks highly of herself and she has a sense of humour. E) There is a dramatic change in tone and attitude in line 23, “Took piano lessons..." F) Two phrases that tell us about I2|Page CSEC English A wwwee \azkarco awe© CSEC English A the narrator’s personality are “stiff with fear" and “vocal cords contracted with the curse of shyness” G) Her attitude is positive, that is appreciative and thankful. Solutions to Question 3: A) She does not like rap music B) —_No answer is expected because it is a rhetorical question. ©) Two examples of words that are “barely” | ‘swaying to’. (Give any two) D) The repetition of ‘beads’ is to pumns are ‘move’) create the impression that beads are overused. E) “Good, bad or unsightly” refers to Carnival. the participants in Carnival and the costumes of Carnival F) Lawrence of Arabia is associated with sand, sandy colour and the desert. www.getmylocker.com @= G) She uses alliteration, that is, a mumber of words beginning with +3". H) Carnival takes place in July in the writer’s country. Solutions to Question 4: ‘The following is a sample of an excellent story. ‘The river ran slowly at this time of year because the rains refused to put in any appearance in the Rousseau Valley for up fo two months sometimes. Despite this, the area remained lush and the children spent most afternoons splashing in the few ‘deep holes’ they found along the river’s course. Devon was perhaps the only boy who could not share in the adventure of playing in the water until his skin was shriveled and chalky. He had to make sure that he was back in the yard by 3.30 on the afternoons he decided to defy his mother’s order to not venture anywhere near the fun spot. Of course1A Page CSEC English A this was when she went to work for Bishop Greene 32 kilometers away. She would clean, wash and cook for im and his family. Her typical arrival time was about four o'clock and he had to be in the yard when she arrived. If not he would feel her wrath in unimaginable ways. He had to admit that her denying him the pleasure of swimming in the river was justifiable and therefore understandable. Perhaps anyone in her position would feel the same way. Reliving tragic incidents was not desirable by anyone. The incident he knew she did not want a repeat of, replayed in his mind every time he went swimming and so as he sat on the edge of the river bank awaiting his tum to dive in he heard her voice retelling the story. “We had not been swimming for fifteen minutes when I heard a scream of death. Marlon was the youngest of my siblings. He was Mama’s wash-belly and ‘not even fly could touch him’. We had to keep watch over him morning, noon and night. It was like breathing — www.getmylocker.com @= inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale! Our very existence was determined by Marlon’s. So when we heard his name being stretched over the wide expanse of the khaki river we ran in the direction of the scream. Saulter was kneeling next to him, pumping his chest in the same way we had only seen in the movies. Water oozed out of his mouth but he remained unmoving. It was useless - no inhale, no exhale. Mama’s voice was silericed for two years after the funeral. It died when Marlon died” “Devon! Jump! It’s your timet” Archic’s voice drew Devon out of his reverie, but even as he rose and lifted his arms his feet refused to be moved for on the otter side of the river bank was a wide~ eyed-flaring-nostrilled-open-mouthed mother who worked for Bishop. “If yuh think yuh bad, jump” Frantically Devon gathered his uniform and ran. He might escape her wrath if hhe was in the yard before she returned from the river.15| Page CSEC E ish A Solutions to Question 5: We could hear the music. There were no less than five hundred vehicles that lined both sides of the road. Mitzie was rright, it was the party of the year. My head was teeming with ideas about how I was going to make this ‘first party’ experience the most memorable. I was going to devour the sumptuous dishes and drink the exotic beverages. I was going to ‘syval’, ‘shampoo’, ‘kreech’ and ‘way up an stay up’ ~ the dance floor was going to be mine Upon arrival at the venue a quick survey of the entrance hall left me spellbound by its sophisticated appearance, but I was awestruck by how sparse it looked. “Where is everybody?" I was shouting above the music. “Relax girl) You'll soon sce'* Mitzie shouted back. Just then a man with an imposing stature beckoned to us. Without hesitation Mitzie skipped down the www.getmylocker.com @= steps. When we were standing in front of him he whipped out a search bar and one by one we were ushered into a waiting elevator. He joined us and soon we were descending, This strange travel was somewhat disconcerting because I had not ascended anywhere that made descension possible. I fixed my eyes on the lighted bar above us -3- 2-1-6. ‘The door of the elevator opened and we stepped into a changing room where costumes were hanging on the walls and from the ceiling “Where are we? I asked. I was trying to answer that question for myself by searching through the images in front of me. I not did hear a response and so turned to Mitzie. Her shocked expression fold me that I was not alone in experiencing a feeling of fear. It was threatening to take control of my legs, which would dash for the elevator and make an ascension back to ‘the party” where I was going cat, drink and dance the night away.16] Page CSEC English A “This way ladies our tour guide directed us towards a large white double door. At our approach it swung ‘open. We stepped into a darkness that swallowed us. “Where are we?" I demanded. Suddenly bright blinding lights accosted my eyes and a voice over a loud speaker boomed, “Party People welcomes you. This is your chance to enjoy the party of a lifetime. Show us your best dance move." I stood there thinking that this must be a joke, and that at any moment I would hear, “Smile you're on Candid Camera" Instead the voice boomed again, “Come fon, show us your best dance move Somewhere to my far left Mitzie shouted, “Go ahead girl, you can do it It must have been during the period of darkness that Mitzie had left my side because now she was shouting from the sidelines. I looked around. I was standing on stage. “Alright” I agreed. This was certainly www.getmylocker.com @= not my idea of a party. As the music started I moved to the centre, fully aware that I was under the spotlight. I lifted one arm and leg and displayed my best “way up an’ stay up". A loud cheer went up. A million lights came on, as disco balls spun amidst streamers swaying above the heads of hundreds of party goers. The amusing thing is that I didn’t plan it this way. It was just a series of unexpected turns. Despite this I was at the party and I was going to continue dancing the night away. Solutions to Question 6: The following is a sample of an excellent DESCRIPTION. “T can’t wait to see Shadow kick ball today!" “No man, you mean Maximus. He is the star of the teams” “You must be joking! Everybody knows that Pablo is the real big man.”17| Page CSEC English A My thoughts were that this conversation was going to lead into a serious argument very soon. The sentiments being expressed by these spectators were those typically shared by most of the spectators at the SV High School vs Robin High School football match. As T waited in the snake-tike line leading to the ticket office I was the beneficiary of running commentaries As students of Robin High we were confident that we were going to be the champion, especially with Shadow and Pablo on our team. We wore our stunning gold jerseys proudly. Yet, I had to admit that the contrast it offered to SV High’s bright blue made the scene breathtakingly beautiful The wait in the line was short-lived when another cashier opened a second ticket sales line. I purchased my ticket and headed straight for the jerked chicken stall My belly had been rumbling even as my nostrils were assuaged by the authentic Jamaican aroma. I quickly did my purchase and headed to Robin High’s changing room. www.getmylocker.com @= I had to give one final word of encouragement to Pablo. So, balancing food and drink in hand I used my shoulder to push open the swinging doors. The team huddled in the middle of the only open space in the room. Pablo was praying. In the quiemess of the moment we could hear SV High’s fans cheering wildly. With the prayer done the boys high-fived each other and recited the school’s motto - “Excellence is our motivation, success our destination". As they fell apart 1 called out to Pablo, “You're the star, so shine friend.” A loud cheer went up for him as they exited the room and with heads held high they ran onto the field. I headed for the stands, took a seat in the front row and began devouring my lunch. ‘The air was charged with anxiety. The gold spectators sent up a cheer and the replied. The battleground was charged. My eyes blue spectators swept over the stadium and settled ‘upon the SV High’s team. Even as they warmed up — stretching and jogging on I|Page c nglish A w \azkarco awe ge© CSEC English A the spot I could detect the determination in their set jawlines, furrowed foreheads and focused eyes. I could see that a stiff competition tay ahead. “A nuh time yet?" asked a man who was perched on the edge of his seat *Soon, just two more minutes," I replied. “Boy, [am so nervous,” whispered a girl sitting next to him Just then the chord of the National Anthem struck. The stadium stood at attention. As music ended the whistle was blown. The players took up their positions. The coin was tossed. SV High center kicked the ball. Solutions to Question 7: The following is a sample of an excellent argument. In many Caribbean countries, the chief roles of the prime minister are to select other cabinet members from Parliament, direct the arrangement and www.getmylocker.com @= conduct of cabinet business, and act as the government's chief spokesperson at home and abroad. In my estimation whether an individual is male or female such a person can carry out these roles to the best of his or her ability — in other words, one’s gender will not make one offer any better service as a prime minister. So, Caribbean countries would be no better served by having women prime ministers. Instead Caribbean countries would be better served by male or female prime ministers who are not only visionaries, but also leaders who put plans into action As visionaries, such prime ministers would have a clear picture of the levels of development they wish to see their country achieve. Of even more importance for the visionary prime ministers is their ability to get others to share theit vision. The more they can get others in the cabinet to see things as they do, the more support they will 18| Page CS nglish A wwweg lacksr cone19| Page CSEC English A receive from them. Thereby putting them in a position to better serve their country. Additionally, would be better served by leaders who Caribbean countries go beyond having a vision for their country but who put plans into action. Can you imagine having prime ministers who spend their entire term in office envisioning their country’s progress and doing nothing to achieve it? Whether these prime ministers are men or women such persons would not be deemed to be successful Undoubtedly, it matters not if one is a man or a woman prime minister. Caribbean countries will not be better served on the basis of gender but rather on the extent to which development can occur under his or her leadership through vision and action. www.getmylocker.com @= Solutions to Question. The following is a sample of an excellent argument, “if you fail to plan, then plan to fail.” This popular saying expresses a view with which Tam in full agreement. It means that we must plan for our future, despite the fact that ultimately we do not have full control, Some people think that planning for the future is a waste of time. To them I say that planning for the future is indispensable. The reasons are it enables one to strive for his full potential, creates order in one’s life, and provides some security for difficult times. Tell me, how can one deal with future events effectively unless one plans for them? Imagine a student who does no preparation for examinations. He reads none of his books. hte completes no assignments and he does no research. How will he achieve his goals and20] Page CSEC English A sustain himself as an adult? How will he achieve his full potential? He must plan for his future by doing tasks in the present. It is not a waste of time to plan for the future. In fact, he will be wasting his present time and will not have a successful future. Similarly, planning for the future creates order in one’s life. A boss who always has countless meetings and negotiations needs to arrange the time orderly so that he can be in control Without order he cannot accomplish tasks which he needs to ensure a successful future Lastly, difficult times are often unforeseeable. People need to look ahead, think ahead and not wait until they are in difficult positions before they start thinking about what to do. They need to provide some security for such difficult times. So, for example, if one needs financial security then it means he will have to plan by taking out insurances and saving money. www.getmylocker.com @= Again, I say if you fail to plan then plan to fail! You take some control of your life by planning in the present time. It brings maximum guarantee for a good life in the future. 20| Page c A orwww.getmylocker.com O= Dl Page CSEC English A CSEC English A os The Gleaner 2009 ne Solutions to Question 1: ‘The major points in the passage include the following,- © Sugar remained the — English speaking Caribbean's premier export crop because of high prices and preferential treatment. © Sugar has now become unviable since prices have declined because large global producers have entered the market. © Sugar is important, however, because of its ecological impact and because it is a part of the life of a significant part of the population. e Caribbean economies have to change because of the WTO ruling # Change will not be easy because it requires money, modernization and retraining. ‘The following are TWO SAMPLES of excellent summaries: SAMPLE 1 Although many Caribbean states have abandoned sugar, chiefly because of competition from bigger producers, it remains the most important export crop in the English-speaking countries supported as it is by high prices and preferential trading agreements with the UK and the EC. In Jamaica, sugar still provides the livelihood for many in almost every parish and is a major foreign exchange earner. It is also environmentally friendly. However, elsewhere price cuts ruled by the WTO have led to changes in the importance and nature of the sugar industry, including the end of production in some cases. The success of this transition will depend on several factors, including European support, investments for modernization and22| Page CSEC English A retraining some workers. SAMPLE 2 Caribbean reorganize in response to changes in the market economy for sugar. This means modernizing the industry as well economics have to as re-training and re-deploying human resources into other areas. The situation is partly a result of a WTO ruling against preferential conditions offered to the Caribbean by Europe, and partly because of the advent to the market of large producers like Brazil and Australia, These factors have made sugar production in the region less viable. Though some countries chose to stop producing sugar, the Caribbean cannot afford to abandon the industry entirely not only because significant parts of the population rely on it for a livelihood, but also because it is an essential part of the ecological Jandscape. Solutions to Question 2: A) — She entered on tiptoe; she whispered. www.getmylocker.com @= B) There is tension; there is conflict; a dramatic effect; an effect of give and take. ©) Hernormal attitude was pleasant and agrecable. D) tense or unpleasant atmos- phere existed. EB) She disapproved of it; she disliked it’ was outrageous and offensive. F) She prepared herself to receive Rose; she was trying to calm herself, she shut herself off. determined to ignore Rose; she wanted to appear to be asleep; she assumed a position of protest G) She was old and weak H) She had difficulty seeing, Solutions to Question 3: A) Undocumented immigrants and immigrants who commit crimes.23) Ps B) D) E) F) @ H) © CSEC English A It gives the idea of something happening without ceremony or that it unexpectedly or comes as a shock It means one is refusing to deal with the problem of the effects Caribbean of the deportation of immigrants who on the ‘commit crimes. It evokes or encourages one to have sympathy or empathy for the position of the United States. It suggests that “friends” is not to bbe taken at face value, that it has another meaning; it is an example of sarcasm or irony. An example is “choirboys are not being shipped to the region’. ‘Many of the deportes left the region as underage children and were sentt back to the Caribbean as hardened adult criminals. He is suggesting that all parties concerned should sit down and work out a reasonable policy. www.getmylocker.com @= Solutions to Question 4: The following is a sample of an excellent story: Sarah was always reading to Ricardo though she was the younger of the siblings. He liked the Hardy Boys adventure series. He had stopped Sarah twice during the reading to share with her his imagination of himself as the main character in A Figure in Hiding Often when this happened she would drift off in her own dream about herself as the amateur detective Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote, the American TV mystery series. He boasted that he was a much better detective than she was. ‘This third pause was one such time for him to slip away into his reverie. She heard him whispering in an animated tone, “Now don’t you move Mister! I've ‘got you this time..." even as she drifted away into her own adventure. She drew her body up into the smallest size she could manage, and hid behind the drapes. The two hour journey from 23] Page c nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee2A| Page CSEC English A Frank’s Garage had led her to a three- story mansion on Birdie Mount. She had been hired to find Mrs. Jackson’s missing land title as well as unravel her husband’s secret visits. to an undisclosed location every Tuesday and Sarah had explained to her that she investigated Thursday evening. murders not domestic affairs, but Mrs Jackson was an extremely convincing woman. So here she was “snooping” around in a palatial living room. Her pining ceased upon Mr. Frank Jackson’s entrance into the room. He was followed by a burly man wearing bine overalls. “Listen, I need it this weekend because my wife is getting suspicious. It’s too much for me.” “You'll get it “Remember no one is to even touch the title" “I understand Sir. It will remain undercover.” www.getmylocker.com @= This was Sarah’s chance to put this whole thing to rest. This was really no mystery at all. Frank Jackson had stolen his wife’s land title, had made some agreement with this burly man using the title and now was asking back for it. Simple. No mystery at all. Problem solved. With that Sarah presented herself from behind the drapes “No it won't Mr. Jackson. You'll return it immediately" Sarah commanded. “Huh? both men said at once. They spun around to face Sarah. “Yes, I know what this is all about. You will return Mrs. Jackson’s land title immediately” “Lam not Mr. Jackson. I am Joseph. Mr. Jackson’s manager. I borrowed his car to check on my vehicle title." “Oh no! Oh not Ooooh nooo! Embarrassment engulfed Sarah. Which self-respecting murder detective could not solve a simple domestic affair? Perhaps her brother was right - he was28| Page CSEC English A a better detective than she was and could ever dream to be... “Sarah, Sarah, continue reading. The story isn’t finished." Ricardo said, shaking her by the shoulder. Solutions to Question 5: The very thing they feared and that had caused them to play so. skillfully happened - the ball bounced over the fence and into the yard. As it landed, they chorused a gasp. Cautiously they walked towards the fence and tipped. They were hoping to see Moor’s ball lying somewhere close to the fence so that they could easily retrieve it and resume their game. To their dismay the ball was nowhere in sight among the overgrown grass in the yard. They immediately concluded that it had traversed through the broken window pane that stared back at them from the side of the abandoned house. “That must be the basement window," ‘Moor said breaking the silence. “It is too low to be a window for the ground www.getmylocker.com @= floor,” he continued. “We need to check if that’s where it went.” The silence remained. “Okay, okay, I'l go.” Wordlessly, they stooped, let Moor climb onto their shoulders and deposited him into the dreaded yard. He moved stealthily across the yard and towards the window, peeped in and then showed them the thumps up sign. His speculation was confirmed. He moved towards the front of the house and the boys ran along the fence towards the gate. He had to go through the front door, Moor was wortied that it might be locked and then they would have a real problem on their hands. He was relieved to find that the key was in the door. The door was closed and the cobwebs in front of it suggested it had not been opened for a long time. Moor turned the key and pushed open the door. Hesitatingly he stepped inside the house and disappeared from the boy’s sight Moor’s breath became shallow. He paused, surveyed the room and quickly 25|Page CSEC English A w lacksr cone26| Page CSEC English A surmised the direction he must take in order to rescue his ball. Furtively, he moved towards a metal railing to his far left. He then made his way towards a stairway that he felt was spiralling into trouble. Soon he was descending into darkness. He paused and waited for his eyes to adjust to this terrifying darkness. When he could decipher his surroundings he realized he was standing on a landing. However, there were three other stairways leading from it, He took the middle one. He was following the advice he had heard while playing outside his neighbour’s bar and which was given by inebriated men who said they always choose the middle road whenever they saw three ahead of them during their stupor. ‘Moor hastened his descent, confident he had made the right choice. Indeed. he had. He cursed under his breath when he saw that the ball had come to rest at the foot of a ladder which led to the broken window. www.getmylocker.com @= Solutions to Question 6: The following is a sample of an excellent DESCRIPTION. I pulled the collar of my cardigan high up around my ears and tugged the duffle bag over my shoulders. It was half an hour since I left the starting point on the Blue Mountain Trail. The torrential rains that fell two days before our trip had left a thick fog. At times I found myself reaching out to part it as 1 made my way along the trail, There was no breeze, just a chill that was nipping my ears making them numb. I longed for a little warmth but the sun was nowhere in sight. It was 4.80 am. There was a least another hour and a half before we would experience the breath-taking sunrise that was visible only from that part of the island. Nothing had prepared me for the innumerable puddles of mud I trudged through. Not only were my sneakers becoming weight lifts but also. they were gaining traction, making leisurely27| Page CSEC English A walking near impossible. After manoeuvring each tiresome puddle I had to scrape the sides and bottom of the sneakers in order to keep them on my feet. I was finally seeing the need to undertake four weeks of fitness training for this hike. 1 looked around me in search of interesting if not beautiful images to sustain my enthusiasm for the trek. Though the sun was still elusive it was obviously nearing its time of appearance for I could decipher the shapes of the trees against the pale blue morning sky. It was then that I came upon an obstacle. The monstrosity lay across the pathway, I thought of climbing over it but quickly dismissed that idea because I tried sitting on it and found that it was too high for even that to be done. Regrettably I retraced my steps and went to the spot where the branches of this huge tree ended and made my way around them to get back onto the trail. The remains of the crickets’ call and www.getmylocker.com @= birds’ chirp were now fading in the distance. Irummaged in my left pants? pocket for my watch and peered at it. It was 5.53. Our destination was nearby. T popped a mint-ball I had found in my pocket into my mouth and relished the images of ackee and salt-fish and fried dumplings 1 was told awaited hikers at the end of the trail, My current thoughts were assuaged by the awesome view that came into sight as 1 turned the corner and climbed the last mound at the top of the mountain Below me rolling hills and mist covered valleys. Above me endless blue and orange sky. Across from me the sun peeped between two very green hills. Solutions to Question 7: The following is a sample of an argument. Children can broaden their knowledge by both watching television and by reading. Both are means of storing information that have advantages as well as disadvantages. So parents 2Page c nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee2B] Page CSEC English A should let the children do both - watch television and readi There are those who are convinced that television adds little value to the development of children, especially in regards to the expansion of their knowledge. However, there are very large numbers of documentaries, interviews, news reports and stories that are aired on television that provide much information in various fields of study and aspects of life. For example, in Jamaica on local channels children can gain knowledge about the daily. weekly and monthly operations of the Jamaican Government from the Jamaican Information Service (IS) programmes. Similarly, they can gain knowledge about how to become successfll adults by inspirational and programmes such as_—_—Profile. watching motivational Unfortunately, there are some films and music videos which promote violence and so become negative influences in the lives of children who watch them. Also some children spend excessive www.getmylocker.com @= hours watching such programmes and ultimately they waste many hours that they could spend viewing other programmes that expand their knowledge. Notwithstanding this, there are more advantages. than disadvantages in watching television. ‘The other means used to broaden children’s knowledge is reading. Of course, this possibility for the expansion of children’s knowledge. like television, is dependent on what is read. In other words, children can read material that will broaden their knowledge or they can read material that simply consumes their time; just entertains them, but does not expand their knowledge. One must admit that even within this disadvantage fies an advantage. For example, there are many story books, educational magazines and textbooks for children that entertain but at the same time offer opportunities for them to gain information — broadening their know- ledge, vocabulary and general language 2Bl Page CSEC A www or29] Page CSEC English A It is wise for children to balance their time watching television and reading, as both can provide opportun-ities for them to develop successfully and expand their knowledge. Solutions to Question 8: The following is a sample of an excellent argument that supports the view expressed in the question: How often have we heard teachers complaining that children are not reading the textbooks? I believe that the government should stop wasting money buying school textbooks because the children are not reading them; it should spend more money on computer equipment which children prefer. Annually, the government spends billions of dollars procuring textbooks hoping that children’s performance in examinations will be improved because they have been provided with necessary textbooks for learning. Yet the results repeatedly show failing grades for ker.com OF www.getmyl approximately 50% of them. Textbooks are not achieving the objective for which they were purchased, therefore the government should stop wasting so much money buying them. Another issue is that for many children textbooks represent punishment. This is so because on several occasions they have been reprimanded and sent to ‘take up a book". However, they are rewarded with screen time that is either on television or some other computer equipment. negative perception of textbooks which This practice builds a results in children rejecting them and embracing computer equipment Additionally, computer equipment offers opportunity for interactivity through the ‘moving pictures’ while the ‘Still shot’ is the most that the textbook can give. Children are fascinated with audio-visual images. Their senses become fully engaged and they are more attentive in—earning environments which provide this kind 2 Page c lish a wwwee \azkarco awe30| Page CSEC English A ‘of interaction. Since they prefer computer equipment then the government should spend more money attaining them. There is the popular view among those who prefer textbooks that the computer equipment becomes a distraction for most children as they get caught up in the novelty of the devices rather than the intended use. While this may be so in some instances it will be short-tived. as is the case with advancements int life generally. The government should invest more in computer equipment and less in textbooks. 30] Page cs A cone www.getmylocker.com @=31] Page CSEC English A www.getmylocker.com O= & The Gleaner Cexpny et) Cet Solutions to Question 1: The major points in the passage include the following. © Harvesting cassava takes nine months and must be processed within 3 to 4 days to preserve their value. © Cassava goes through a separation process — separating fibre, starch and juice. © The cassava is peeled, grated, strained through a matapee — the fibre is used to make flour. © Cassava juice is used to make Casareep, a food preservative and flavouring. © Casareep is sold commercially throughout the Caribbean and worldwide. © Cassava is used as a snack item, as well as a staple in entrees. CSEC English A ne 2010 fn ne © Cassava is used as a base in unique beverages which are used in festivals and celebrations. © Cassava is essential to Guyanese food and culture. The following are TWO SAMPLES of excellent summaries of the passage: SAMPLE 1 Harvesting cassava takes nine months and must be processed within 3 to 4 days to preserve their value. This process involves the separation of fibre from starch and juice. It begins with the cassava being pected, grated then strained through a matapee. The fibre is used to make flour while the juice is used to make a food preservative and flavouring called Casareep. Casareep is sold commercially locally and internationally. Additionally, not only is cassava used as a snack item, and a staple in entrees, but also itis used asa base in exotic beverages which are useda2| Page CSEC English & in festivals and celebrations. Undoubtedly. cassava is essential to Guyanese food and culture. SAMPLE 2 Cassava is of great importance to the people of Guyana. Ils production, preparation and varied use demonstrate how essential it is in their food and culture industry. It begins with harvesting, next is the separation process. This process involves peeling and grating the cassava, and straining the substance through a matapee. The fibre that remains in the matapee after the juice and starch are extracted, is used to make flour while the juice is used to make a food preservative and flavouring called Casareep. This product is sold across the region and worldwide. In addition, cassava is used as a snack item, a popular staple in entrees and a base in exotic beverages used in festivals and celebrations. Solutions to Question 2: A) She was migrating and went to say goodbye. B) “She was getting on in years"; “she had shrubby white hair.” www.getmylocker.com @= © The village was Croix-des- Rosets. D) The main occupation of the people was farming (cane), FE) There were no vehicles because the roads were bad or rough. F) The house “stood out from all the others” G) Two expressions are “raced up to the front of the house" and “leaped into her arms". H) The sentence is “It does my heart allot of good to see you” Solutions to Question 3: A) The FOUR qualities are self- awareness, self-motivation. mo- od management, and impulse control. B) It stands for Intelligence Quotient. ©) _Ithas to be developed because it is offen a response that is unconscious. 32| Pace c nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee33] Ps D) F) @ H) © CSEC English A ‘One avoids developing ‘bad situations’ by building one’s Emotional Quotient, The techniques are “pleasant distractions’, “deep breathing", “meditation” and “quiet, solitary activity" (CHOOSE ANY TWO) Ventilation does not really work toreduce anger. “Gratification” means ‘a larger, more enduring reward? The writer’s intention is to convince his audience that persons with a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) rather than a high Intelligence Quotient (IQ) are destined to be more successful. Solutions to Question 4: The following is a sample of an excellent story: www.getmylocker.com @= ‘The Betrayal It was really cool to be a part of the County Crew. Who would not want to experience the thrill of going out to sea at night; accompanying the ‘big brothers’ to the Dover Race Way; going to the Portland hills to shoot wild boars and jerk them afterwards? Solomon had boasted of these and several other expeditions he had been on with ‘The Crew’ Malachi bolstered his will and headed So with renewed enthusiasm through the gate. Perhaps if he hastened his footsteps he might catch up with Solomon. As he turned off the main road and headed down the narrow track he could hear voices. He surmised that one of them belonged to Solomon. Malachi thought to call out to them but just then he heard a shrilling scream. He started to run but came to an abrupt stop when he saw two men standing next to Solomon who was knteeling, Malachi stepped back and hid behind a clump of trees. 33] Page Cc nglish A w \azkarco awe ge34] Page CSEC English A “Where is the boy?" the taller of the two men hissed. “He is coming to Spider Web today. He just told me that he was coming. Please Sir, trust met” Solomon whimpered. “Hee had better for we need a link to his father. Alright you go now and remember we are waiting. He must not bbe harmed in any way." Malachi’s feet was rooted to. the ground. He couldn’t hear what they were saying but it looked like Solomon was in trouble. He waited until the men lef. Furtively, he walked onto the track and followed silently behind Solomon. As they reached Spider Web he called out to him. “I see you made iti Solomon’s voice was calm but his eyes were watery. “Couldn't disappointment my friend" Well, let’s get this over with. Climb up onto that roof and jump.” “That's it?” “Yup. That's it. [will go up with you “Alright, let's do it www.getmylocker.com @= The boys went to the back of the Int, climbed the coconut tree adjacent to it and hopped onto the roof. Malachi hesitated. “Go Malachii Do it now! Solomon cheered. Malachi turned to look at his friend. He felt like he was on a path of no return. However, Solomon was grinning broadly. Malachi felt everything would be alright. He positioned himself and leapt into the air. ‘The adrenalin rush he felt was unmistakable. His descent was thrilling but the landing was horrific. A sharp pain shot through his right leg and his feet buckled under him. He tried to move but the pain intensified. From the corner of his eye he saw the two men he had seen earlier in the track with Solomon. Just before a darkness en-gulfed him he heard Solomon say, “I hope he isn’t too badly hurt35| Page CSEC English A Solutions to Question 5: The following is a sample of an excellent story, “Okay everybody, let’s get this right once and for all. This is the final one for today." Iwas happy to hear that announcement for I was sure I was going to keel over from sheer exhaustion soon. ‘Jeff, remember not to sound too ecstatic when Mrs. Taylor collapses.” ‘The crew laughed at that directive form ‘Mr. Box, the director. 1 was Jeff, the class bully and Megan played Mrs Taylor. ‘The scene then began. Kathy who was playing the role of Minnie, the teacher’s pet, waltzed into the classroom bearing Mrs. Taylor’s book bag and her umbrella, The response was a temporary hush among her classmates for they knew that it signaled Mrs. Taylor’s arrival to class. When her belongings were set upon her table the www.getmylocker.com @= chatter resumed. This was short-lived for before we could begin to have fun, wasting the hour away, in walked the teacher. She lost no time in getting the class started and soon every head was down scribbling all the information that we could get from the board. We had been working for about thirty minutes; it was in the middle of the mathematics class. Mrs. Taylor our teacher suddenly collapsed and sprawled unconscious on the floor. It was terrifying. Immediately Minnie jumped up and ran to shake her into consciousness. “Oh no! Has she really passed out?" 1 enquired with an exaggerated absolutely terrified. After all, I was following the director’s instruction. 1 glanced at him quickly for I was hoping to get a thumbs up, instead he giggled and it became infectious. Soon the room was filled with laughter. I mean everyone was laughing. All except Mrs. 35| Pace c nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee36] Page CSEC English A Taylor. Minnie shook her again and again, slapping her gently between each shake. I was impressed with the intensity of the emotions they were both displaying. They were truly convincing. “Alright guys, that’s enought Let's take it from the top again. Let's go! Let's go." ‘Mr, Box was getting impatient. Come ‘on Megan. get up! Let’s go! Let’s go" he demanded. Megan remained still. She lay face down, unmoving, This was beginning to truly terrify me. *Something’s wrong guys! She’s not acting!" Kathy was shouting with fright inher eyes. “What do you mean?" I asked. “Call an ambulancet Quick: Quicki" Kathy commanded. Immediately everyone huddled over ‘Megan. Hundreds of remedies regarding how to revive her swarmed my cars. I eased myself out of the crowd and away from the scene when I saw www.getmylocker.com @= the froth that circled Megan’s lips. It jolted painful memories of my grandmother's demise and death a few months before. When the ambulance arrived we watched our colleague being driven away. “What a rap!" [whispered Solutions to Question 6: The following is a sample of an excellent DESCRIPTION, Iwas annoyed. I hated the nasty habit my mother had of sending me to the comer shop whenever she ran out of ingredients needed for dinner. 1 grabbed a plastic bag from its residence and dashed through the back door. The street light fillered into our yard enabling the visibility Tcraved. Imade my way along the shortcut leading to the main road where Josic’s Grocery ‘was situated. ‘My major challenge was the abandoned house at the end of the pathway. The legendary tales told about it scared me 36] Pace c nglish A a getny lacie. cone37| Page CSEC English A to death. I knew I was approaching the house because of the bougainvillea that spilled over into the path from the yard. Though much of the front of the house was hidden by it, the stripping paint on the walls and the broken window panes made it an ideal setting for a horror movie. I approached it bravely. I was feeling proud for almost passing the house by myself when Miss Mitzie’s troublesome black dog, Trina, turned the corner. Frightened and indecisive 1 dashed into the yard of the abandoned house and hid under the thick canopy of the bougainvillea. As I gazed at the dilapidated verandah with its uneven railings I imagined what I would do if ‘Trina decided to make a visit to the house. I would simply have to seck refuuge inside. Just then a flicker of light shone through the front window and 1 heard a clank. At that Trina leapt over the fence. Without a second thought I ran up the steps and through the front door. I was not prepared for what I saw. www.getmylocker.com @= In the entrance room a hundred pepper lights danced on a grand chandelier hanging from the polished wooden rafter in the ceiling. It illuminated the black and white checker terrazzo tiles ‘on the floor. Just beyond this room was the dining area. In it was a nine piece mahogany table set laden with food fit for royalty. Numerous goblets of wine, trays of fresh fruits and vegetables, bowls of creamy mashed potatoes and platters of roasted pork, baked chicken and roasted turkey lined the table’s surface. To the left of it was a stand displaying a wide assortment of cakes and pastries. Tentatively, I. moved towards this delicious delight. All of a sudden the room grew dark and I turned and headed in the direction from which I had come. I swung open the front door and tumbled onto the verandah. 1 bounced down the steps and ran down the path and into my yard. Mother was not going to get the ingredients she wanted and I was never ‘going to forget what I saw that night38] Page CSEC English A Solutions to Question 7: ‘The following is a sample of an argument, One popular belief among some in society is that order can only be maintained in a society where persons are obedient. An obedient person is one who is willing to comply with an order or request. So. those who are revolutionaries within a society are deemed rebellious and entertain disorder because they defy authorities and fearlessly advocate radical change in human social constructs such as gender and racial discrimination. 1 believe that great revolutionaries were not obedient people. This view is illustrated by the revolutionaries — Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks. Some called him a rebel, but Nelson Mandela was willing to disobey the racist, Apartheid regime in South Africa, He went against’ what was deemed right by the authorities and he disobeyed their orders. Mandela’s life www.getmylocker.com @= story epitomizes a great devotion to stand against repression and injustice, thereby creating a freer world. In 1962 he was arrested, convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state and was sentenced to life imprisonment. His unwillingness to obey the laws of an itrational system of racial discrimination, his subsequent imprisonment and ultimate election to be the President of South Africa are proof of the need for revolutionaries. Similarly, Rosa Parks’ decision to disobey the laws of her country, revolutionized racial segregation in America. This African-American woman boarded a bus and quietly refused to give up her seat when the bus driver, following the standard practice of segregation insisted that four blacks give up their seats so a white man could sit. She was arrested and convicted of violating the laws of segregation. Parks appealed her 38| Page C A or39] Page CSEC English A conviction and thus, formally challenged the legality of segregation. These great revolutionaries were not obedient people and their disobedience was for the benefit of all mankind. Solutions to Question 8: The following is a sample of an excellent argument, Sexual and violent songs should be banned from the radio and television because they incite immorality and crime among some persons who listen to them. Also many young children are likely to hear such songs since they are being played in the public domain. Finally, when the sexual and violent songs characterize our air waves they are also characterizing our country’s image and this is not a positive image. ‘One of the primary reasons for banning sexual and violent songs is that songs of this nature are often reported as being the motivating factor that incites some www.getmylocker.com @= to participate in deviant sexual behaviours and criminal activities. 1 am also of the opinion that such persons may have already been predisposed to sexual deviance and criminality and the songs serve to encourage existing tendencies. How could they not be drawn to listening to sexual and violent songs? In addition, these songs become accessible to young children because they are being played in the public domain. Most homes have a radio and at least one television. Generally, they are turned on by the adults in the homes for their purposes rather than for the children. They want to be entertained and informed. Sometimes they are so busy completing their domestic chores that they do not pay attention to what is being played in order to tum off the radio or television when inappropriate songs are being played. As such sexual and violent songs should be banned. 39| Page CSEC En A wwweg \azkarco awe| Page CSEC English & Another reason for banning sexual and violent songs is that as soon as they are played on our airwaves they begin to shape the image of the radio and television stations. Listeners, both locally and internationally, begin to associate the negative image being portrayed by the songs with the country. Songs which have sexual and violent contents ought not to be played on radio and television. They should be banned. www.getmyl ker.com OFAl[page CSEC English A www.getmylocker.com O= (5 CSEC English A ne 2011 n The Gleaner ne oop eC Solutions to Question 1: ‘The major points in the passage include the following © Not much attention is paid to keeping the brain fit and healthy as we age * Demands of modern fife requires a fit brain © A healthy brain plays a critical role in almost everything we do and there are health benefits to be derived from having a healthy brain * Doing simple funny things and chiefly engaging physical activity in routine and maintaining social contacts, having intelligent conversations and sleeping well are some of the things which keep the brain healthy. © There are some things to be avoided such as excess drinking, being observant of changes in physical and mental health, avoiding isolation at home and thinking that one is too old to take up something new. © Physical activity promotes the growth of new brain cells and keeps the brain healthy. © Dance is a form of physical activity that can nourish the brain cell. © One should consult a doctor and be careful when beginning any physical activity if one has been inactive The following is a SAMPLE of a summary: As we age we often do not pay attention to keeping our brains healthy; a task that is a requirement for modern living. Undoubtedly, a healthy important in almost everything we do. brain is As such there are some things we can Ml Page c42| Page CSEC English A do and others we must avoid in order to benefit from a healthy — brain. Establishing a routine pliysical activity can promote the growth of new brain cells and nourish them. While maintaining social contacts and sleeping well can also keep the brain healthy, excess drinking, poor attention to physical and mental health and using age as an excuse towards trying new things can result in an unhealthy brain. Inactive persons should take precautions when starting any physical activity. Solutions to Question 2: A) The game was hide and seck. B) They removed their shirts so that they could not be seen or casily found. C) They had taken off their shirts in the moonless dark night to prevent being detected because they became invisible. D) The phrase in Paragraph 1 is “hunting for a good hiding www.getmylocker.com @= placey and the phrase in Paragraph 3 is “still searching earnestly”, E) The evidence is “She felt light, unsubstantial, a ghost.” F) “Bobby... then wandered off..." G) The conflict is that Mrs. Wilson wanted them to settle down and do serious homework in the evenings and they wanted to play. H) The metaphorical expression is “matters came to a head’ The word suggests that there was no “regimentation” flexibility, the routine was unbending and unchanging for they could do little else but homework. Solu 1s to Question 3: A) The first thing people enjoy about baked foods is their smell. B) Pastries, desserts, pies and cakes are described.43| Page CSEC English A ©) The expression is “the power of baked goods holds sway” D) The phrases are. 1. ‘Smell like heaven” and 2. “Walked into a cold room off a cold street” FE) In paragraph 2 it is smell and in 4 itis sound. F) He finds it satisfying because it means that it is tasty and it is ready to be eaten. G) The two sounds are the preparation of the product and the finished product. H) He uses exquisite because it is intense but beautiful and agonizing all at once; creaming butter and sugar can be arduous but the end product is rewarding. Solutions to Question 4: The following is a sample of an excellent story; www.getmylocker.com @= Rajae’s Guitar Thad heard it in the evening. It was a haunting rhythm and I wondered who had died. When morning came I was truly convinced that someone had because I heard Rajae wailing, “A curse be upon you... tief,tief, you tieft A cyan live widout mi guitar. God, oh God" Tfelt sorry for him. The guitar was his lifeblood and livelihood. Who could have the heart to steal his guitar? Thad a fleeting thought of accompanying him. I was going to town. It was the least I could do. Then I thought better of it because my mother always says, ‘if you go looking for trouble, trouble will find you’. So 1 exited my yard so that neither Rajae nor Miss Icy could see me. Just then I collided into a Caucasian woman. Her dreadlocks and leather sandals told me she was Rastafarian, a stranger — a visitor to Southdale. 1 apologized, boarded a bus and soon I ‘was strolling up Market Street. The melodic sound of a guitar drew my 43[ Page c nglish A w \azkarco awe geAA] Page CSEC English A attention. I peered over a few heads to see the musician, He was strumming and collecting money. Thoughts of Rajae flooded my mind. As I tumed onto Brown’s Street I heard it again, but the sound was ahead of me. My heart began beating fast, and I followed my feet as it made its way in the direction of the sound. There was no crowd around this musician; 1 stared at the guitar in his hand, scrutinizing it for something familiar. 1 thought that it must be the day for guitars, and rightly so for even as I left the second guitarist 1 paused to see the Caucasian woman with dreadlocks and leather sandals and a guitar, alighting from a Southdale mini-bus. “Oh my! That must be Rajae’s guitar” I bounded off the sidewalk, ran up to her, grabbed the guitar and started scolding her about the immorality of stealing. She yanked the guitar from my hand mumbling some gibberish. 1 yanked it back and ran in the direction www.getmylocker.com @= of the police station. I opened the door to the police station. Time stopped. 1 rubbed my eyes frantically. Was I dreaming? There in front of me was Rajae sitting on a bench strumming his guitar. “How? When?” “They found it. They caught the thief shortly after I had reported it” Raja recounted. Wordlessly I ran from the station in search of the Caucasian woman with dreadlocks and leather sandals. 1 did not get far for she was heading to the station fo report the theft of her guitar. Apologetically, I explained the faux pas and handed her the guitar. My mother’s words echoed in my mind ~ “if you go looking for trouble, trouble will find you. Solutions to Question 5: The following is a sample of an excellent story.45| Page CSEC English A The Secret The morning was bursting with promise. After a whole year the examinations were over and the long awaited trip to Maroon Caves had finally arrived, With their names checked and luggage stowed in the undercarriage of the coaster bus, they embarked it and settled in their seats. The driver then eased the bus out of the school yard and on to the main street Matthew stuck his earphones in and promptly went to sleep. He had already decided that he would not be enduring any travel sickness on the trip. When he awoke they were turning into the entrance of the Maroon Caves. His anticipation was fuelled by the adventurous stories he had heard Eagerly he got off the bus and like his peers he endured the instructions given by his teachers and the tour guides Before the final words could drop from their teacher's mouth Matthew and his friends, Robin and Len ran towards the www.getmylocker.com @= path shrouded by huge thick clumps of bamboo. “Remember not to go into any water - river or falls — and stay clear of all caves until you are told to do so. Get back here at 12 noon for lunch: reiterated their teacher. However, this was lost on the boys because they had already left the group. ‘Matthew was the first to hit the water af the river. Soon the other two boys When they had had enough they headed for the caves. After joined him walking for almost fifteen minutes Robin remarked, “I think we are lost!” “Relax man, we'll soon get there.” ‘Matthew replied confidently. After another fifteen minutes, there were no caves in sight and he began to secretly worry that they were lost. “Okay guys, let's... ohhh — whoa ‘Matthew stumbled. He was surrounded by darkness and dank sod filled his nostrils, When he came to a stop he called, “Robin: Len! Can you hear me? 45[ Page c nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee46| Page CSEC English A “Yes! Are you hurt? Robin shouted. “Not really!" “Alright come on up. Be careful ‘Matthew set about sliding on his belly using his hands to grip whatever he could to pull himself forward and his feet to push this body along. As he got fo an apparent opening he called out again, “Robin” A cold hand grasped his wrist as he slumped to his knees. He was slipping and dangling. He stretched out his foot and gripped his toes on a tree root that ran along the stone wall leading to the underground tunnel he had fallen into. Robin’s hand tightened around his wrist as he heaved himself over the edige of the hole. The boys sighed in unison, Then rolled around on the ground hysterically. It was Len who quieted them, “I's time we returned. Secret?" *Secreti" Matthew and Robin agreed. www.getmylocker.com @= Solutions to Question 6: The following is a sample of an excellent DESCRIPTION. “Keep Cool and Keep Coolridget" the jubilant party supporters chanted. ‘Their orchestrated shouts resonated through the streets of Stanton. They were punctuated with whistles, hooting from horns and peals of laughter. The excitement in the air was palpable. It rose above the heads of hundreds of the Social Workers Party (SWP) supporters. It was contagious too. No one could stand still for the bodies moved in one accord As they marched up Stanton Main Street ~ deft, right, lefl, right!” Their voices swelled, “Keep Cool, Keep Coolidge: Keep Cool, Keep Coolridge:" Yellow and black flags floated from supports’ hats, shoulders and hands, while several smiling faces sported hand-painted flags. Flagless fans waved rags or their shirts or anything47| Page CSEC English A that was yellow and black, yellow or black. The heat from the sun seemed to fuel their energy for they were jumping as the Party’s anthem boomed across Stanton. A voice from the head of the pack shouted, “Hip Hip:" “Hoorah'" the crowd responded. “Hip: Hip'" *Hoorah:" they answered again, but this time with more fervor than before. The crowd then came to a halt as they got to the stage area where the march would come to an end. It was a day filled with fun and festivities. No one was crying. There was no pain, no sadness like that to which the people had become accustomed. Their days and nights were filled with death and sorrow, but not this day. This day marked the beginning of a peaceful existence in Stanton. So they danced, pranced and sang. They were in a celebratory mood. They would always chant, “Keep Cool www.getmylocker.com @= Keep Coolridge! Keep Cool, Keep Cootridge:” and even as they shouted this slogan a voice rose above theirs saying, “He is here! He is here! Our very own political leader Cameron Coolridge has arrived." The crowd responded in anticipation of his appearance. “Cootridge. Coolridge, _Cootridge. Coolidge: A hush came over the supporters as Cameron Coolridge raised his hands and stepped to the microphone. Solutions to Question 7: ‘The following is a sample of an argument supporting the views in the question; “Eat what we grow and grow what we eat" has become our government’s mantra, Indeed, it is a welcomed approach to the operation of our agricultural industry. However, for this ica to become a reality I believe that a7| Page c lish A w locker.com Oe ge© CSEC English A the government should ban the importation of all fruits and vegetables in support of local production, The local farmers need encouragement not competition from foreign farmers and local production needs expansion to improve the exportation of its produce. How many visits have you made to the supermarkets and community markets and seen an abundance of imported fruits and vegetables which are also grown locally? The focal farmers face strong competition as these foreign products attract myriads of buyers because they are cheaper than local produce. This is due to the high production cost faced by local farmers whose produce are more expensive Also, some of the produce like American apples, peaches, pears, plums and leeks cannot be produced locally. As such this situation presents an unfair competition for the local farmers. The www.getmylocker.com @= government should ban the importation of all such fruits and vegetables. Another issue is that the local production of fruits and vegetables needs expansion to improve importation of them. However, as long as foreign fruits and vegetables are abundantly supplied local farmers will not sce the need to increase their production which has potential for an increase in exportation of such produce. When will the government see the need to ban the importation of all fruits and vegetables? ‘There is a popular belief that a ban would go against fruit and vegetable trade treaties such as the Free Trade Agreement among CARICOM members. However, each country must ensure that its local producers achieve an international standard before allowing external competition into its country. That is ‘free’ and fair trade’ A ban on the importation of all fruits and vegetables is necessary. 48 Page cs nglish A wwweg lacksr cone49| Page CSEC English A Solutions to Question 8: The following is a sample of an excellent argument that opposes the view expressed int the question. Hunger experienced by anyone has an adverse effect on his or her functionality. Students are therefore not an exception — I agree that they must be fed if they are going to learn. However, the provision of free lunch to all secondary school students will not guarantee learning, and neither is it a viable economic activity that can be undertaken by any person, institution or organization. Let the students pay for their lunch. Learning among secondary school students is not only contingent upon feeding them but also supplying educational materials and physical infrastructure. There must also be a desire and willingness to learn which are among the many things that cannot www.getmylocker.com @= be supplied to them. Providing a free Junch will not ensure their learning, Additionally, giving them free Iunch is not economically viable. One will always have to supply it once one starts it and who is this ‘ONE'?_I know it is already overburdened government. It is ludicrous to believe not the that some will not refuse the free lunch, and so its provision may be not very costly. So let's start handing out this luxury. No doubt they will all be ready to take this free lunch ~ they will not reject it, Implicit in this idea is the message given in the popular Jamaican expression that says, “Where freeness exists it is folly to resist™ Let the students pay for their lunch. Payment does not have to be made in its entirety by all students. However, everyone should make a contribution towards their lunch. We do not need to worry about those who cannot afford to pay — our welfare programs take care of them. Freeness not only encourages 49| Page CSEC English A wwwee \azkarco awe© CSEC English A wastefulness, but also dependence on others to supply all our basic needs — a habit we do not want to cultivate in our youth. Let the students pay for their lunch. www.getmylocker.com @=Silpage CS€C English A sin. geltniy aeKeH eam OS (5 CSEC English A ne 2012 n The Gleaner ne np ih Ch Solutions to Question 1: ‘The major points in the passage include the following FEATURES OF MODERN LIVING. «Living in the moment by always purchasing goods and services to stay within the current consumer trends. © Highly individualistic and materialistic personality who are insensitive to the welfare of others and will sacrifice everything in the quest for power. © Human lives are seen as disposable. CONSEQUENCES OF MODERN LIVING: © It enables, through poor lifestyle choice, increases in poverty and environmental pollution. e Increase in crime and violence which will further impact our fragile economy and the younger generation, Si] Page ¢ The following is a SAMPLE of a summary. ‘There are many who are living in the moment by always purchasing goods and services to stay within the current consumer trends. They have developed highly individualistic and materialistic personality and are insensitive to the welfare of others; they will sacrifice everything in the quest for power: Indeed to such persons human lives are seen as disposable. Consequently, this kind of modern living enables, through a poor lifestyle choice, increases in poverty and environmental pollution. In addition, it often causes an increase in crime and violence. Unfortunately, this will further impact our fragile economy and the younger generation negatively.52| Page CSEC English A www.getmylocker.comO& Solutions to Question 2: A) Thepainsahiechese H) The metaphorical expression is B) —_Theeffect of the urgency of “matters came to a head” Imanw’s need to escape; also its a Physical impact on him. suggests that there was no ©) “Abird chirped in a tree” flexibility, the routine was unbending and unchanging for they could do little else but FE) @_—_Ansiety and or despair homework Gi) D) Rhetorical questions 4 “He bit his ip to keep Solutions to Question 3: A) He says that because in the 1930's these programmes were utheard of in the region down tears." despair. ‘© “The tears kept pushing up” any rhetorical question — anxiety. B) Pension, social security. national F) He doubts his actions and the insurance. (Any two responses) motives of those he was with at ©) They shorten their dinner. He replays the scene to accumulation period —_ for reassure himself about what had retirement income. happen D) _Itmeans something which stops G) The conflict is that Mrs. Wilson one from achieving a goal or the wanted them to settle down and goal of accumulating retirement do serious homework in the savings evenings and they wanted to E) Spending all of one’s after tax play. income on current consumption 52|Page Cc nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee53| Page CSEC English A to maintain a standard of living; unexpected expenditures like medical bills; financial literacy (Any two responses) F) That both old and young alike show great apathy and ignorance when financial information is being shared G) Learning to plan and planning early is essential to successful retirement H) — “... for others, it means the need to continue working to gain the income to meet ordinary needs” Solutions to Question 4: The following is a sample of an excellent story. *So, Wayne have you heard anything from those foreign universities you applied to? *No sir. I was wondering if 1 should just settle for our local ones." www.getmylocker.com @= “Do that” Mr. Dawkins, encouraged him, rubbing his back as he walked away, “Okay Sir!" Wayne gathered his belongings and went in search of Milton. They had agreed to study at their special spot - under “The Wisdom Tree’- it was known for keeping the secrets of generations of students who shared their ‘business’ under its extensive shade. He hastened his footsteps as he passed the library glancing through the glass louvres only long enough to see whether Milton was still in there. He wasn’t, but inquisitive, loud-mouth Keisha was and she wasn’t about to let him pass incognito. “Wayney!" she yelled disturbing the library occupants, He broke into a jog ignoring her completely. Clothed in persistence, she ran behind him. “Wayne! I am not begging you anything. I am just letting you know that you got a scholarship for 53] Page Cc nglish A a. getnylacier.coa eeSA] Page CSEC English A Princeton," her voice was travelling behind him. His heart did a double somersault while disbelief clouded his thoughts. The girl was a chatterbox like no other. He wondered how in heavens she got that information. She didn’t work in the office, but she did have some accurate information. Printceton was among those to which he had applied. So, he stopped. “Where did you get that information Keisha?” “Congrats Wayne!” “I don’t know how to say thanks when I don’t know if it’s true" *No problem, go check it for yourself” “Icertainly will Wayne lost no time in getting to ‘the tree’, He emptied the contents of his bag in search of him modem. Books were scattered left and right of him. He booted up his laptop and suffered through an eternity for his gmail account to load onto the screen. Excitement surged through every intch www.getmylocker.com @= of his body. It ignored all caution against trusting the message of promise Quickly he scanned his inbox. He saw nothing from Princeton. He checked spam, junk mail. There was nothing. He scolded himself for entertaining ideas of good news from inquisitive loud mouth Keisha. Despite this disappointment he found himself still scouring his inbox. Then he saw it ~ Princeton University — He continued reading, “Princeton invites you to join us at our 100" Lecture Series ..." It wasn’t what Keisha thought it was Yes it was an invitation but not one to attend the University. Just one inviting him to their 100% Lecture Series. Feeling somewhat dejected Wayne swallowed hard and began browsing Princeton’s webpage. Then he saw it CONGRATULATIONS: Flashed across the screen. His name sat proudly on a short list of successful young women and men. Wayne threw his hands in 5A] Pace c palish A w \azkarco awe ge55| Page CSEC English A the air, and with tightened hands and eyes he raised his head in celebration. Solutions to Question 5: The following is a sample of an excellent story, ‘My people were special to me. Iitad to warn them that 4 storm, such as they had never seen, was coming. leapt out of my bed and without any regard for my disheveled appearance I bolted out of my front door and ran up to the top of the hill. In true warner-woman style 1 bellowed, “Storm coming! Storm coming! Marcus is on its way! Get ready! Get ready: Get ready! Don’t delay: Storm coming! It was just before dawn. Few persons were just stirring out of bed it seemed. I could see yellow lights in the windows of some houses. I had to get them ready. I made my way down the hill and continued shouting, “Storm coming! Storm coming! Marcus is on www.getmylocker.com @= its way! Get ready Get ready: Get ready! Don’t delay! Storm coming! Soon persons had opened their doors and were standing on their verandahs or peering through their windows. A voice called out to me, “Where did you get this from? I didn’t hear it on weather news! I ignored it and continued my decree. Twas under a compulsion to warn my people. The voice in the vision had instructed me to; I felt I had no choice. Beyond that though the images of destruction and death left me gravely afraid. The worst of the devastation was the battered houses. Entire roofs were relocated — planted atop other buildings. 1 had watched them float like frisbies, sometimes losing several sheets of zinc as they navigated other missiles in the air. There were no casualties and I was going to ensure there was none. My people would be ready to survive the monster that was about to be unleashed. I was not given 55|Page Cc lish A w \azkarco awe ge56| Page CSEC English A an exact day for its arrival, but I deduced that it was soon, for my mother featured in the vision and she was expected to be home in two days’ time. I was certain though that it was going to be at night. Just then someone asked mockingly, “So when is this storm coming?" “Two days’ time" I answered confidently. “Get ready! Don’t delay" Satisfied that I had done what I had to do I headed home. By mid-day there was a flurry of activity as everyone prepared themselves for Marcus’ arrival. My mother returned on the morning of the pending woeful day to the news that a storm was coming. She had little to do for I had ensured that we were fortified. All left to be done was to await its arrival. So we waited We waited and we waited. No one ventured outdoors on the expected day. We waited, but Marcus did not come. There was no storm. I did not sleep. www.getmylocker.com @= ‘My mother tried to console me, but I knew I would be the Jaughingstock in my community for years to come. Solutions to Question 6: The following is a sample of a DESCRIFTION, Iwas thinking that I could get a nap since for the last hour in our journey to Plum Valley there had been nothing to see. There was so much and no more rolling hills that one could take. 1 bunched up my jacket and made a pillow, placed it between my head and neck, and the head-rest then closed my eyes. Almost immediately I heard Sarah inquire with incredulity, “What is that?" We were staring at a cotton candy blue red-streaked smoke-like substance that was spiraling up to the heavens from among a canopy of trees. Excitement returned to me as I got up to see the spectacle. I grabbed Sarah’s binoculars 56] Pace c nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee57| Page CSEC English A from her and tried to decipher what it was that we were seeing. The road we were on drew us closer to it. After another two kilometers we came upon an iron-wrought gate. It was rusty and was held secure by a large chain link and lock that required a key nine inches long. I was disappointed. There was no way that I could sce us getting beyond it and I was desperately hoping to find out from where the smoke-like substance was emanating. The bus came to a halt at the gate Suddenly the lock and chain fell and the gate swung wide open. My heart raced and all the food I had eaten before and during the journey began to make its way back up into my mouth. We made our way along a graveled path. Soon we were in the middle of what appeared to be a township; a district. The bus stopped. There was no mote roadway ahead of us. The metallic buildings that lined both sides of the road had steeples growing out of them. www.getmylocker.com @= There were no windows or visible doorways, but then perhaps it was the blinding light that reflected from it that was making it a struggle for me to see them. It was a most curious thing Trealized that no one was speaking and so turned to my colleagues. Until then I did not feel fearful, but the horror and shock emanating from their faces, their eyes and trembling lips momentarily erased the awe and wonderment I felt. turned again to look at this odd setting and gasped when I saw that green vines had grown and covered the buildings. ‘They hugged each one like their life depended on it, I moved towards the ‘bus door. I needed to find the source of the smoke-like substance we had seen earlier. Before anyone could stop me I exited the bus and bolted towards it. I went through a narrow track between two buildings. I stopped in my tracks for I saw nothing. The smoke had disappeared. This place was more than S7|Page Cc nglish A a. getnylacier.coa ee© CSEC English A unusual, I hastened back to the bus and urged the driver to quickly get us out of the strangest place I had ever been. Solutions to Question 7: The following is a sample of an argument supporting the views of the question, Economic problems are often times created because of poor management of the country’s resources, growing indebtedness and a lack of production and manufacturing of goods and services. Cutting subjects like Music and Visual Arts from the curriculum will not cause the government to save money and thereby solve economic problems. As such the government should find other ways to solve economic problems. It is ironic that the government should even consider cutting subjects like Music and Visual Arts from the curriculum as it is the music and visual www.getmylocker.com @= arts industries that are among the few which generate income and foreign exchange into the country. Our singers, musicians, visual artists and so on, are known worldwide and do altract others to our shores. They also work in the tourism and entertainment sectors. Why cut subjects that train youngsters to excel in these growing industries when they can help to solve our economic problems? In fact 1 say build schools that trains just musicians and visual artists. Another way that the government can solve the economic problems is by getting revene which they have failed to collect. Tax amnesties are often very useful means of collecting outstanding revenues. Who would not run to pay their outstanding taxes if they knew they will not be penalized or that they will not have to pay all of it? Notwithstanding periods of amnesty the government also needs to impose stiffer 58] Page CS nglish A wwweg lacksr cone59| Page CSEC English A penalties upon repeat tax dodgers They must be made to pay their taxes! The government must find other ways to solve economic problems as cutting subjects like Music and Visual Arts from the curriculum will not achieve that objective. Solutions to Question 8: The following is a sample of an argument supporting the views of the question, Since a persons’ education has a great impact on the person's overall mental well-being, his employment and financial status then education is the only avenue for success in today's world Firstly, one’s education has a great impact on his overall mental well- being. This is so due to the fact that when a person docs not have the required amount or level of education, he will not be able to develop his full www.getmylocker.com @= brain potential and widen its capacity. With an undeveloped brain, persons become mentally retarded and are deemed unfit to adapt to society and its changes. Secondly, in society today a person's education has a major impact on his employment status. Persons without the required level of education fave undeveloped skills and insignificant attributes. Think about a situation in which a person applies for a job and the specific position requires the person to have a particular skill which he does not possess. Do you think this person will get the job? Without this skill the uneducated person would not be able to fit the position being offered. By extension, without a job this person would not be able to provide for himself financially. In closing, 1 strongly agree that education is the only avenue for success in today's world. One's education governs his mental well-being as it relates to 59|Page CSEC English A wwwee \azkarco awe© CSEC English A www.getmylocker.com @= retardation, His employment status often affects his financial status and these are required for a successful life.www.getmylocker.com O= hiesse one nn (5 CSEC English A ne The Gleaner 2018 ne eann Snauene ww onesion © In the inequitable distribution of The major points in the passage include the following. @ Shortage of water is not a concern for many because the process of getting water to users is in the hands of responsible persons. © But there is a scarcity of water and this is not because the world lacks water but because there is a ‘management crisis There is a need to change the way water is managed and developed. © Water security can be addressed by looking at technical, and institutional aspects socio-economic, of water use © Water is important to our national economies, leisure and culture. Sustainable management of water resources is integral for poverty alleviation, health and environmental protection. water two key factors are culture and lifestyles - persons must change their attitudes and actions towards water use as we aim to safeguard this resource for future generations. © Our managerial capacity has to be upgraded to suit our present human and natural needs The following is a SAMPLE of a summary: Generally, having water is enjoyed and its shortage is not a concern as the process of getting it is left to responsible persons. Yet there is water scarcity; not because the world lacks water but because of a management crisis. Undoubtedly, the way in which water is managed and developed needs to be changed. Water is important to our national economies, leisure and culture and sustainable management of water 61] Page CSEC English62| Ps resources © CSEC English A is integral for poverty alleviation, health and environmental protection. Our culture and lifestyles factor into the inequitable distribution of water. Not only is change in attitudes and actions needed to safeguard water but also the managerial capacity of it has to be upgraded to suit present human and natural needs. Solutions to Question 2: A) B) D) “Them’ refers to carrion crows. ‘The image of birds is created by 5 “brooding. wings" (Any two “perched on, “Their responses) Two words are ‘strode’ and ‘clapping’. He brings their authenticity as carrion crows to the forefront of what they really are — birds that cat rotten meat, They show their depravity and determination. www.getmylocker.com @= F)_ But is used because he wants to highlight a contrast showing that there is. another characteristic that is admirable. G) Fearful of man functioning in a subjective and unattractive mode - then, as dominant, powerful and beautiful. H) “Perched on paling posts” 1) “Emperors of the sky" ; “the sun’s eye". Solutions to Question 3: A) Sailors shunmed it and dreaded being caught near to it ina storm. B) “While” and “At the same time’. ©) Rainfall patterns and livelihood of the people of Socotra, D) “A third of the plant life in the island is found nowhere else on the planet E) To show the extent of the damage to the ecosystem.