CXC general proficiency Social Studies Exam: Social Studies May/June 2007
SECTION A
INDIVIDUAL INTERACTION
Answer TWO questions from this section.
ALL questions MUST be given in complete sentences.
Where questions required an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.
1. (a) State TWO functions of the family in the Caribbean. (2 marks)
(b) Describe TWO ways some Caribbean families preserve their cultural traditions. (4 marks)
(c) Give THREE reasons why some young adults do not follow certain family traditions. (6 marks)
(d) Suggest ONE strategy that may deepen relationship among members of a family in the Caribbean. Write a statement to support the strategy you have suggested. (5 marks)
Total 17 marks
2. (a) Define EACH of the following terms:
(i) Divorce (1 mark)
(ii) Rights of inheritance (1 mark)
(b) Identify TWO effects divorce may have on children in a family. (4 marks)
(c) Give ONE reason why a couple may file for a divorce. (2 marks)
(d) Give TWO reasons why laws related to inheritance are necessary. (4 marks)
(e) Suggest to the Ministry of Social Services in your country ONE strategy social workers may put in place to assist children of divorced parents. State why the strategy will help the children. (5 marks)
Total 17 marks
3. (a) (i) Identify ONE Caribbean country that has a Republican system of Government and ONE with a Constitutional Monarchy. (2 marks)
(ii) State TWO ways in which the Republican system of Government differs from the Constitutional Monarchy. (4 marks)
(b) Give THREE reasons why people vote in General Elections. (6 marks)
(c) Suggest to citizens ONE lawful action that they may take if their human righted are violated by the government. State why the action you have suggested will work.
Total 17 marks
SECTION B
DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RESOURCES
PART 1
Answer EITHER question 4 OR question 5.
ALL answers require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.
4. (a) Name ONE renewable resources and ONE non-renewable resource found in the Caribbean countries. (2 marks)
(b) Describe TWO effects natural disasters have on the renewable resources of Caribbean countries. (4 marks)
(c) Explain THREE problems Caribbean countries may face if their agricultural resources are destroyed by natural disasters. (6 marks)
(d) Suggest ONE way renewable resources may be conserved in the Caribbean. State why the way you have suggested will help to conserve renewable resources. (5 marks)
Total 17 marks
5. (a) (i) Name TWO associated institutions of CARICOM. (2 marks)
(ii) List TWO objectives of the OECS. (4 marks)
(b) Explain THREE ways Caribbean countries have benefited from membership in CARICOM. (6 marks)
(c) Suggest to your Prime Minister ONE strategy that may improve relations among CARICOM member states. State why your suggestions will work. (5 marks)
Total 17 marks
PART II
Answer EITHER question 6 OR question 7.
Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.
6. Healthy Living and Human Resource Development in the Caribbean
Write an essay on the above topic. In your essay, define life expectancy and infant mortality. Then state TWO factors that would help citizens to live healthy lifestyles. Next give THREE reasons why it is important to develop the human resource in the region. Finally suggest to your government ONE strategy that may help citizens to develop their human resource potential. State why this strategy will be effective.
Total 17 marks
7. Write a newspaper article on “Choosing a Careerâ€.
In your article state TWO factors that should be considered when choosing a job. List TWO procedures that should be followed in responding to a job advertisement. Give THREE reasons why it is important to choose a career and finally suggest to the teachers ONE way the school may assist students in making career choices. Write a statement to justify your suggestion.
Total 17 marks
SECTION C
OPTIONS
Answer only ONE from questions 8 to 13.
Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
8. Factors that influence consumers' demand for goods and services
Write an essay on the above topic. In the essay define 'demand' and then state fOUR factors that influence consumers' demand for goods and services. Give THREE reasons for the increase in price of imported commodities. Finally, suggest THREE questions consumers should ask themselves before purchasing an item. State why any ONE of the questions you have suggested is important.
Total 17 marks
9.Write an essay on "Traditions Forms of Economic Cooperation". In your essay, identify TWO traditional forms of economic cooperation. Then describe EACH of the forms of economic cooperation which you have identify. Give THREE reasons why traditional forms of economic cooperation are important to citizens. Finally, suggest ONE way that may encourage citizens to become interested in economic cooperation. Write a statement to support the way you have suggested.
Total 17 marks
COMMUNICATION
10. Write an essay on "Forms of Communication in the Caribbean". State your essay by stating TWO steps in the communication process. Then identify TWO forms of communication used in the Caribbean. Give THREE reasons why Caribbean people need to communicate with one another, and finally suggest ONE way to improve communication across the Caribbean. State why your suggestion will help to improve communication in the region.
Total 17 marks
11. Write an essay on "Communication between teachers and students". In your essay outline THREE factors that contribute to the breakdown in communication between the teachers and students. Then give THREE reasons why it is necessary for teachers and students to communicate effectively. Suggest to teaching staff ONE measure that they may implement to improve communication between themselves and students. Write a statement to support the measure you have suggested.
Total 17 marks
TOURISM
12. Promoting Tourism in Caribbean Countries
Write a newspaper article on the above topic. Begin your article by outlining THREE ways a Caribbean government may encourage the development of tourism. Give THREE reasons why advertising a Caribbean tourist destination is important. Finally, suggest to Ministers of Tourism ONE way they may increase earnings from tourism. Say why your suggestion will be useful.
Total 17 marks
13. Regional Funding Agencies and Tourism Development in the Caribbean
Write an article on the topic above. Begin by identifying TWO regional funding agencies that have contributed to development of tourism in the Caribbean. Then describe TWO ways these agencies contribute to tourism development. Next give THREE reasons why these agencies contribute to the development of tourism in the region. Finally suggest to the citizens of your country ONE action they may take to assist tourism development in their country. State why the action you suggested will be effective.
Total 17 marks
END OF TEST
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