CSEC English A Paper 2 January 2019 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Read the following article on the role of customs in border security carefully, list FIVE MAIN points discussed, then write a summary of the article in ONE paragraph of NOT MORE THAN 120 words. If the word limit is exceeded, only the first 120 words of your answer will be read and assessed. Remember to include in your summary paragraph the five points you listed.

As far as possible, use your own words. Your summary must be in continuous prose.

In your answer, you will be assessed on how well you

identify the main ideas and opinions in the extract
organize and express these ideas and opinions in your own words
use appropriate grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.

The destruction of the World Trade Centre in 2001, war in the Middle East, bombings in France and Spain, and the constant threat of terrorism are actions that say the world is no longer safe. The increasing threat has pushed individual governments within the Caribbean into thinking very seriously about physical and financial security. There is also growing awareness of the need for regional cooperation.

The fight against transnational $^1$ crime such as illegal drugtrafficking, money laundering, arms smuggling and terrorism depends on cooperation and a multinational approach, involving all branches of law enforcement. This is especially true since smugglers use every imaginable way to move illegal drugs through air and sea ports.

Study the situation presented below and then answer the question that follows.

Your Spanish teacher, Ms Leslie Williams, will be away from class the week of September 23–27, 2019. She will be attending a conference in Spain for teachers of modern languages. During that time, another Spanish teacher, Mr Arron Abdool, will be teaching your class. Your class has been assigned readings for that week from the textbook Vamos Amigos.

A classmate of yours was absent from school and you wish to inform him or her of this plan. Write your classmate an email providing this information.

Your answer will be assessed on how well you

format your email
select relevant and complete information
organize and express the information in your email
use appropriate grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.

Your email MUST be in continuous prose.

Make sure to include all the relevant details in the email to your classmate so that he or she will be fully aware of the situation.

Write your answer on the RULED PAGES provided, pages 10 and 11. There may be more space than you need. There is a blank space on page 9 for any notes you may want to make. THIS WILL NOT BE MARKED.

Write your answer on the RULED PAGES provided, pages 14–17. You are expected to write within the word limit. There may be more space than you need. There is a blank space on page 13 for any notes you may want to make. THIS WILL NOT BE MARKED.

In your answer, you will be assessed on how well you (a) use the stimulus provided (b) develop and organize the content of your writing (c) use language appropriate to your audience, purpose and content (d) use appropriate grammar, sentence structure, paragraphs, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.

SHORT STORY

Write a story based on the picture below.

Source: Nex Generation, Vol. 13. Carib Creative Solutions, Summer 2014.

"Kodi wondered why his Uncle Brandon had decided to spend his retirement years with him. It did not take him long to find out."

Write a story which includes these words.

You MUST answer this question. Your answer should be approximately 250 to 300 words in length.

You MUST write in Standard English. Write your answer on the RULED PAGES provided, pages 20–24. You are expected to write within the word limit. There may be more space than you need. There is a blank space on page 19 for any notes you may want to make. THIS WILL NOT NOT BE MARKED.

In your answer, you will be assessed on

appropriateness of content
clarity, organization and development of your argument
correctness of grammar, sentences, paragraphs, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.

"No student should be expelled from school."

Write an essay giving your views on the statement.

CSEC English A Paper 2 January 2019 Questions

Question 1 (25 marks)

Question 2 (30 marks)

Question 3 (25 marks)

SHORT STORY

Question 4 (25 marks)

Question 5 (25 marks)