CSEC Social Studies Paper 2 January 2018 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

Write an article for your school magazine in which you explain the challenges facing Caribbean integration and suggest how the region may overcome these challenges.

In your essay, define the term 'economic integration' and differentiate between bilateral and multilateral agreements. Describe TWO ways in which the geographical characteristics of the region may be an obstacle to integration. Suggest THREE ways in which citizens may contribute to the development of regional businesses. Explain why EACH action will be successful.

SECTION B

OPTIONS

Answer ONLY ONE question from this section.

Where the question requires an explanation, suggestion, proposal or reason, you should develop your response fully.

COMMUNICATION

Sociocultural Influences on Communication in the Caribbean

Write an essay on the topic above. In your essay, define the term 'receiver' in the communication process. State TWO factors, other than cultural differences, that are likely to cause a breakdown in communication. Describe TWO ways in which people's beliefs may influence the form or medium used in communication. Suggest THREE strategies a business may use to assist clients who cannot communicate in the language of the host country. Explain why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Debit and Credit Cards: Influencing Consumer Spending

Write an essay on the topic above. In your essay, define the term 'consumer'. State TWO categories of consumers who benefit from the use of credit and debit cards. Explain TWO ways in which credit and debit cards influence consumers' demand for goods and services. Suggest THREE strategies that consumers may use to protect themselves when using debit and credit cards to purchase goods and services. Explain why EACH strategy is likely to be successful.

Write a speech that you would present to your school's environmental club on the topic below.

Tourism and the Caribbean Environment

Begin your speech by defining the term 'international tourist'. Outline ONE reason why international tourism is important to Caribbean countries. Explain TWO ways in which tourism development has contributed to pollution of the marine environment of some Caribbean countries. Suggest THREE actions that the government of a Caribbean country may take to protect the marine environment from pollution. Explain why EACH of the actions is likely to be successful.