CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2005 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Prepare an address on 'Conservation of Forest Resources'. In your address state TWO economic uses of forests and describe TWO activities which have influenced the need to conserve the forest. Give THREE explanations why the conservation of the forest is necessary for the Caribbean. Finally, suggest to the forestry officials, TWO measures that they may implement to conserve the forest resources of your country.

Write an essay on 'Economic Integration among CARICOM States'. First, state TWO factors that facilitate economic integration, and ONE factor that hinders economic integration among member states. Explain THREE ways CARICOM member states are likely to benefit from economic integration, and suggest TWO measures the government of your country may take to encourage producers of goods and services to support economic integration.

Write an essay on 'Internet Shopping'. In your essay, define 'Internet Shopping' and then describe TWO ways consumers pay for goods and services ordered through the Internet. Give THREE reasons why some consumers may be unwilling to shop on the Internet. Finally, give TWO suggestions to consumers on how to avoid exploitation when they shop via the Internet.

Prepare an address to a consumer group on the topic below.

Advertisement and Consumer Expectations

In your address identify TWO types of advertisements and then outline TWO features of EACH type of advertisement that influence consumer spending. Give THREE reasons why consumers may be exploited by the business community. Finally, suggest to consumers TWO legitimate actions they may take to express their dissatisfaction with an advertised product.

Write an essay on the 'Ownership of Mass Media in the Caribbean'. In your essay begin by defining mass media and give ONE example of the mass media. Next state TWO functions of the mass media. Then identify TWO types of ownership of mass media in the Caribbean. Give THREE reasons why state ownership of the media in the Caribbean is important. Finally suggest TWO strategies your government may implement to encourage local programming / development of media in your country.

Prepare an article on the topic, 'Factors that influence forms of Communication'. In your article describe THREE factors that influence forms of communication used in the Caribbean, then explain THREE effects of technology on worldwide communication links. Finally, suggest TWO ways in which communication links in an isolated village may be improved.

Address a group of secondary school graduates on, "Careers in Tourism". State TWO different types of jobs in a hotel, and state ONE responsibility the supervisor of EACH job type would perform. Describe TWO ways the industry benefits from trained workers and give THREE reasons why hotel workers need to constantly develop their careers. Finally, suggest TWO strategies hoteliers may implement to ensure job satisfaction for workers.

Write an essay on the topic below.

The Socio-Cultural Impact on Tourism Destinations in the Caribbean

In your essay describe TWO positive and ONE negative way in which residents interact with visitors. Next explain THREE factors that may cause residents to behave / react negatively to recent developments in the tourism industry. Finally, suggest TWO measures a Tourist Board may take to improve visitors' perception of tourism in Caribbean destinations.