CXC general proficiency Social Studies Exam: Social Studies January 2007

SECTION A

INDIVIDUAL INTERACTION

Answer TWO questions from this section.

ALL answers MUST be written in complete sentences.

Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.

1. (a) (i) Identify TWO types of non-legal unions in the Caribbean. (2 marks)
(ii) Apart from the nuclear family, name TWO other family types found in the Caribbean. (2 marks)

(b) Describe ONE problem children born in non-legal unions may face. (2 marks)

(c) Give THREE reasons for the existence of non-legal unions in the Caribbean. (6 marks)

(d) Suggest to the Family Services Department in your country ONE way that may help young people to resist the formation of non-legal unions. Write ONE statement to say why the way you suggest will be effective. (5 marks)

Total 17 marks

2. (a) State TWO characteristics of institutions. (2 marks)

(b) Describe TWO functions of education in the Caribbean. (4 marks)

(c) Give ONE reason why there is more than one institution in a society. (2 marks)

(d) Give TWO reasons why changes to education system in the region are necessary. (4 marks)

(e) Suggest ONE way in which your government may improve the education system in the country. Write ONE statement to say why your suggestions will be effective. (5 marks)

Total 17 marks



3. (a) (i) State TWO characteristics of a Boy Scout’s group. (2 marks)
(ii) State TWO factors that may cause conflict among the various clubs in a school. (4 marks)

(b) (i) Write a statement to describe ONE difference between a debating society and a photography club. (2 marks)
(ii) Give two reasons why there may be different kinds of clubs in a school. (4 marks)

(c) As a Principal of School X, suggest ONE strategy you may use to encourage cooperation among members of the various clubs. Write ONE statement to say why you think this strategy will be successful. (5 marks)

Total 17 marks

SECTION B

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RESOURCES

PART 1

Answer EITHER question 4 OR question 5.

Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.

4. (a) (i) What is meant by the term 'physical resource'? (1 mark)
(ii) Give one example of a physical resource. (1 mark)

(b) State TWO ways a Caribbean country may benefit from the development of its physical resources. (4 marks)

(c) Give THREE reasons why the management of population levels from the development of physical resources is important. (6 marks)

(d) Suggest to an environmental agency ONE way to monitor pollution levels in your country. Write ONE statement to say why the way you suggested will be effective. (5 marks)

Total 17 marks

5. (a) Explain the meaning of the following terms:
(i) Milti-lateral Agreement (1 mark)
(ii) Caribbean Integration (2 marks)

(b) State THREE factors that facilitate regional cooperation among Caribbean states. (3 marks)

(c) Explain THREE ways CARICOM member states are likely to benefit from cooperation of health. (6 marks)

(d) Suggest to the CARICOM Secertariat ONE way to inform citizens about the importance of Caricom integration. Write ONE statement to justify the suggestion you made. (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. Write an essay on unemployment. Begin your essay by defining unemployment and underemployment. Then describe TWO types of unemployment. Explain THREE factors that may be responsible for unemployment in your country. Finally, suggest ONE measure the government of your country may take to reduce unemployment among youth. Write ONE statement to say why the suggestion you have made will be effective.

Total 17 marks

7. Write an essay on "The Importance of Health Care in the Caribbean". In your essay identify TWO healthy practices. State TWO problems citizens face in obtaining high quality health care in the region. Give THREE reasons why a good health care system may benefit a country. Finally, suggest to citizens ONE way to monitor the qualiy of their health. Write ONE statement to justify the way you have suggested.

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. Write a newspaper article on "The Caribbean Food Import Bill". In your article, identify TWO countries from which the Caribbean imports most of its food products and then outline TWO effects of the consumption of imported (foreign) products on the local economy. Give THREE reasons why the Caribbean is not self-sufficient in the production of locally grown food. Finally, suggest to the government ONE stategy that may encourage the private sector to take part in agriculture. Write ONE statement to say why the strategy you have suggested will succeed.

Total 17 marks

9. Prepare an address to fifth form students on "Devaluation". In your address state THREE effects of devaluation on consumers. Give THREE reasons why government may devaluate its currency and suggest ONE measure consumers may take to reduce the effects of devaluation. Write a statement to justify your measure.

Total 17 marks

COMMUNICATIONS

10. Write an essay on "Our Cultural Heritage". Begin by defining cultural heritage. Then give ONE example of our cultural art forms and state THREE ways in which art forms have been transmitted. Next give THREE explanations of the changes which have occured to cultural forms in the region. Finally, suggest to school principals ONE activity they may organise to ensure that cultural heritage is passed on to students. Write ONE statement to say why the way you have suggested will be effective.

Total 17 marks

11. Write an essay on "Artistic and Creative Work in the Caribbean". In your essay, name THREE different types of artistic or creative works recognised by society. Then identify THREE ways by which these works are protected from unlawful or illegal use by the other persons. Explain THREE ways artistes benefit from the protection of their work. Finally, suggest ONE action artistes may take to educate the public on the protection of their work. Write ONE statement to justify your suggestion.

Total 17 marks

TOURISM

12. Write an essay on "Tourism and the Caribbean Economy". In your essay state THREE ways tourism benefits the economy of Caribbean states. Next explain THREE ways developments in tourism have negatively affected CARICOM member states. Finally, suggest to regional tourism board ONE strategy that may provide accommodation for tourists during the peak season. Write a statement to support the strategy you have suggested.

Total 17 marks

13. Write an article on “Tourism in the Caribbean”. In your article identify TWO countries from which many tourists visit the Caribbean. Then describe TWO factors, other than climate, that influence the development of tourism in the supply country from which tourists visit the Caribbean. Next explain THREE constraints to tourism development in the host country. Suggest ONE activity that may bring citizens and tourists together to improve their relationship. Write ONE statement to say why the activity you suggested will be effective.

Total 17 marks

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