CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 May/June 2008 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Write an article for a newspaper on the above topic. In your article, first identify TWO areas, apart from agriculture, in which CARICOM members cooperate. Next, state TWO benefits of regional cooperation to CARICOM citizens. Then, give THREE reasons why cooperation in agriculture is necessary among CARICOM countries. Finally, suggest to leaders in your country ONE way they may involve the youth in regional cooperation. Write a statement to justify your suggestion.

You are asked to address a group of Caribbean manufacturers on the above topic. First, define "common market". Then, describe TWO benefits of the common market to CARICOM manufacturers. Next, give THREE explanations for the CARICOM's assistance to the smaller Caribbean countries. Finally, suggest ONE way manufacturers may pass on the benefits of the common market to CARICOM citizens. Say why your suggestion will work.

Write an article for your school paper on the above topic. In your article state what is meant by "disposable income", then list TWO rights and TWO responsibilities consumers should be aware of when shopping. Give THREE explanations why consumer protection agencies are necessary in the Caribbean. Finally, suggest to consumers ONE way they may manage their disposable income efficiently. State why the way you have suggested would benefit consumers.

You are addressing a community meeting on the effects of the mass media on Caribbean societies. First, define the term "mass media", then identify TWO types of mass media. Next, state TWO purposes of the mass media. Explain THREE negative effects of international mass media on the citizens of the region. Finally, suggest to the members of the community ONE measure they may take to reduce the negative effects of international mass media on the citizens. Say why you believe that the measure you suggested will be successful.

Write an essay on the above topic. In your essay identify TWO cultural events that attract tourists to the Caribbean, then state TWO ways in which tourism has influenced the development of cultural events in the region. Next, give THREE reasons why tourists are interested in the cultural events in the Caribbean. Finally, suggest to tourism officials ONE way that may provide feedback from tourists on cultural events. Write a statement to show why tourism officials should accept your suggestion.