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CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2007 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
Free CXC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2007 past paper from 2007. Includes a worked answer key. Open the PDF, take a timed test, and study with AI on Caribbean AI.
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Answer TWO questions from this section. All answers MUST be given in complete sentences. Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.
State TWO functions of the family in the Caribbean.
[2 marks]
Describe TWO ways some Caribbean families preserve their cultural traditions.
[4 marks]
Give THREE reasons why some young adults do not follow certain family traditions.
[6 marks]
Suggest ONE strategy that may deepen relationships among members of a family in the Caribbean. Write a statement to support the strategy you have suggested.
[5 marks]
Define EACH of the following terms.
[2 marks]
Divorce
[1 mark]
Rights of inheritance
[1 mark]
Identify TWO effects divorce may have on children in a family.
[4 marks]
Give ONE reason why a couple may file for a divorce.
[2 marks]
Give TWO reasons why laws related to inheritance are necessary.
[4 marks]
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]
Identify ONE Caribbean country that has a Republican system of Government and ONE with a Constitutional Monarchy.
[2 marks]
State TWO ways in which the Republican system of Government differs from the Constitutional Monarchy.
[4 marks]
Give THREE reasons why people vote in a General Election.
[6 marks]
Suggest to citizens ONE lawful action that they may take if their human rights are violated by the government. State why the action you have suggested will work.
[5 marks]
Answer EITHER question 4 OR question 5. All answers MUST be given in complete sentences. Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.
Name ONE renewable resource and ONE non-renewable resource found in the Caribbean countries.
[2 marks]
Describe TWO effects natural disasters have on the renewable resources of Caribbean countries.
[4 marks]
Explain THREE problems Caribbean countries may face if their agricultural resources are destroyed by natural disasters.
[6 marks]
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]
Name TWO associated institutions of CARICOM.
[2 marks]
List TWO objectives of the OECS.
[4 marks]
Explain THREE ways Caribbean countries have benefited from membership in CARICOM.
[6 marks]
Suggest to your Prime Minister ONE strategy that may improve relations among CARICOM member states. State why your suggestions will work.
[5 marks]
Answer EITHER question 6 OR question 7. Where questions require an explanation, suggestion, proposal or giving a reason, you should develop your responses fully.
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.
[17 marks]
Write a newspaper article on "Choosing a Career".
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 your teachers ONE way the school may assist students in making career choices. Write a statement to justify the suggestion.
[17 marks]
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.
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 ONE THREE questions consumers should ask themselves before purchasing an item. State why any ONE of the questions you have suggested is important.
[17 marks]
Write an essay on "Traditional 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 identified. 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.
[17 marks]
Write an essay on "Forms of Communication in the Caribbean". Start 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 in the region. State why the way you suggestion will help to improve communication in the region.
[17 marks]
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.
[17 marks]
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.
[17 marks]
Write an article on the above topic. 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.
[17 marks]