NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 2010 (Level 1) SOCIAL STUDIES

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1 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 2010 (Level 1) SOCIAL STUDIES TIME: 90 MINUTES (Students are allowed 15 minutes additional reading time. Work can begin during this time.) Student s Name School s Name School s ID Student s Number

2 SOCIAL STUDIES FOR EXAMINER S USE ONLY TABLE NUMBER EXAMINER S INITIALS MARKER S INITIALS SECTION II QUESTION NUMBER K I A TOTAL

3 INSTRUCTIONS Read the following carefully: 1. This paper consists of two (2) sections. 2. In Section I there are forty (40) Multiple - Choice questions. Answer ALL questions in Section I on the Multiple-Choice answer sheet provided. 3. Complete the following on the cover of this booklet: - Student s Name - School s Name - School s ID - Student s Number 4. Fill in the following information on the Multiple-Choice Answer Sheet using a 2 HB pencil only (if it has not already been completed): - School s Name - School s ID - Student s Name - Student s Number - Date of Birth - Subject 5. Record your answers for Section I on the Multiple - Choice Answer Sheet provided by shading the selected answer completely. 6. If you must change your answer, erase your first answer completely and then shade your new answer. 7. On the Multiple Choice Answer Sheet DO NOT: - Write anything on the top or sides - Staple - Punch holes - Bend the corners - Tear - Or make stray marks 8. There are five (5) questions in Section II. Answer FOUR (4) questions in the spaces provided in this booklet. 9. If you are finished before time is called, go back and check your work. 2

4 SOCIAL STUDIES SECTION I - MULTIPLE CHOICE Answer ALL questions in this section George & Vera 3. Maria had a good pair of sneakers but convinced her parents to buy her another one. In this situation Maria is expressing Evelyn & Andy Rohan Peter & Mary John & Sandy Max & Gail Savita A. a want B. a need C. independence D. thriftiness Family Tree 1. The number of generations shown in the family tree above is A. 2 B. 3 C. 7 D Joanne of Newtown Secondary Students Council took notes at the last meeting and forwarded copies to all members. Joanne was carrying out the role of the A. president B. vice president C. secretary D. information officer 4. Marc helps Terry, his classmate who is confined to a wheelchair, to get around in school. Marc is demonstrating A. confidence B. leadership C. responsibility D. strength 5. Deokie was able to vote in the general elections this year. Which of the following stages has Deokie entered? A. Adolescence B. Adulthood C. Puberty D. Senescence 6. The number of persons per square kilometre is known as the population A. count B. density C. distribution D. total 3

5 10. Carla s class project is based on the topic History of My Community. She can gather primary data from A. interviews with senior citizens B. research from library books C. the world wide web (internet) D. video clips on television 7. Which celebration is featured in the photo above? A. Carnival Tuesday B. J Ouvert Morning C. Point Fortin Borough Day D. Tobago Heritage Festival 11. The electoral system in Trinidad and Tobago is known as A. Electoral college B. First-past-the-post C. Proportional representation D. Westminster system I. Parliament is dissolved II. Candidates are nominated III. Parties present their manifestos IV. Electorate cast their votes 12. The statements above refer to steps in 8. The pie chart above represents problems experienced at a particular school. What is the MOST prominent problem? A. Absenteeism B. Drug use C. Gambling D. Vandalism 9. St. Peters Secondary School wishes to set up a multimedia lab but is short of funds. The best course of action is to A. electing a speaker B. electing a government C. forming a political party D. selecting a president 13. Which of the following is a function of local governments? A. Making Laws B. Enforcing Laws C. Protection of the country D. Maintenance of abattoirs A. abandon the project B. organize fund raising activities C. demand a donation of $300 per student D. wait for government funding 4

6 14. There has been no water in the village for more than two weeks. What should be the villagers first response to this situation? A. Complain to their Member of Parliament B. Picket the office of the Prime Minister C. Block the road with old cars D. Refuse to pay the WASA bill 15. Simone spent the last two weeks away from her job serving as a member of a jury. Simone was A. avoiding her duties at work B. doing her accused neighbour a favour C. doing her duty as a citizen D. making extra money for vacation 16. Pierre migrates to Trinidad and wants to become a citizen. He should A. apply to the Immigration office B. apply for an Identification Card C. make an appointment to see the Prime Minister D. apply to the Minister of National Security 17. Every society is governed by rules and regulations. Which of the following BEST explains why traffic regulations are important? A. Ensure vehicles are working properly B. Reduce accidents C. Prevent driving on wet roads. D. Prevent overtaking at nights 18. Which of the following events occurred in 1834? A. Adult Suffrage granted B. Attempted coup C. Formation of CARICOM D. Emancipation 19. Which ONE of the following national emblems reflects the cultural diversity of Trinidad and Tobago? A. National flag B. Coat of Arms C. National birds D. National anthem 20. The fastest and cheapest way to send a letter is by A. courier B. facsimile C. D. take it personally 21. Many more women are joining the labour force today than previously. The most likely reason for this increase is because women A. are paid more than men B. want to replace men as leaders C. are fighting for equal rights D. have more employment opportunities 22. P & R International is planning to set up a pigeon peas canning factory in Tobago. They are required to obtain a Certificate of Clearance from the A. Environmental Management Agency B. Ministry of Trade C. Ministry of Agriculture D. Town and Country Planning 5

7 Forest Fires Mining Sender Receiver Deforestation Housing 23. Which of the following best completes the missing box in diagram about deforestation above? A. Logging B. Hunting C. Replanting trees D. Use of fertilizers 24. A marketing company often requires their employees to work extra hours. Mrs. Jones who needs the money is unable to work because she has to pick up her children after school. To deal with situations like these the company should A. maintain regular working hours B. hire male workers only C. hire women with no children D. allow flexi-time 25. Emerson Primary School is located in the middle of a residential area. Residents complain about the traffic congestion before and after school. The BEST solution to this problem is to 26. The diagram above shows the communication process. The missing stage is A. feedback B. medium C. encoding D. decoding Responder SECRETARIAL VACANCY Are you an ATTRACTIVE, WHITE FEMALE between the ages of 19 to 25? If you are, then WE NEED YOU at Jenny s Skin and Beauty Clinic where CLASS is our priority. 27. The above advertisement is an example of A. underemployment B. employment C. discrimination D. child labour A. organize a protest and block the road B. place a policeman outside the school to control the traffic C. relocate the school near to a highway D. place a barricade across the road to avoid exiting from the street 6

8 Use the table below to answer question 29. Year Prices in British pounds ( ) per cwt (100 lbs) NEW RAIL WAY TO PASS THROUGH AGRICULTURAL AREA Tobacco Sugar During the period shown in the table, sugar cane emerged as a major crop in Trinidad and Tobago. The BEST explanation for this is A. citizens were no longer smoking B. tobacco was too difficult to plant C. there was an inadequate supply of labour D. there was a greater demand for sugar 31. One effect of the proposal to introduce a rail way to address transportation problems is a A. decrease in food production in the area B. more food produced in the area C. greater variety of crops to be grown D. change from crop production to animal rearing 29. Which of the following pairs includes a natural and a man-made disaster? A. Bombing and nuclear warfare B. Earthquake and volcanic eruption C. Hurricane and earthquake D. Nuclear warfare and volcanic eruption 32. Banana is the only crop grown in a country. A disease has hit the country destroying the majority of the crop. Which of the following is the BEST option to deal with the problem? A. Diversify the economy B. Export more bananas C. Plant more bananas D. Use more fertilizers 30. While on a hike, a group of cadets walked down the hill, crossed a river, and then went uphill. The hiking trail was along a A. mountain top B. peninsula C. plain D. valley 7

9 Use the Diagram Below to answer questions 33, 34 and The picture above was taken following the earthquake in Haiti. The BEST action as coordinator of your school relief efforts is to 33. The river located at B is named A. Courland B. Goldsborough C. Caroni D. Plymouth 34. Traffic flow is heaviest at A because A. a variety of services are available B. many tourists come to the island C. the road network is dense D. it is located close to the sea 35. To avoid being affected by flooding, the best location for building a house is at A. A A. B B. C C. D 36. The BEST way for Ronald, who lives in Trinidad, to join a discussion group on climate change in New York is by A. B. wiki C. webcast D. twitter A. focus on local needs first B. focus on collecting mattresses and blankets C. collect canned food items D. travel to Haiti and assess their needs 38. Which of the following countries is a member of CARICOM? A. Aruba B. Cuba C. Haiti D. Venezuela 39. Trial by Jury takes place in the A. Court of Appeal B. High Court C. Magistrate Court D. Privy Council 40. The Ministry of Transportation has reported an increase in road deaths due to persons not wearing seat belts. The MOST immediate solution to this is to A. enforce the law on the use of seat belts B. reduce the number of cars on the roads C. use the breathalyzer test on drivers D. employ more policemen 8

10 SECTION II There are five (5) questions in this Section. Answer any FOUR (4) questions in the spaces provided. 1. (a) Peter drew the water cycle shown above. Help Peter to complete the cycle by naming the three (3) processes labelled A, B and C. (i) A (ii) B (iii)c (b) Floods can be very costly Describe three (3) situations which support this statement. (3 marks) (i) 9

11 (ii) (iii) (6 marks) (c) Visitors to the Coral Reef in Tobago often remove pieces of coral as souvenirs. Suggest three (3) ways that the government can prevent this from happening. (i) _ (ii) (iii) (6 marks) 10

12 2.(a) List three members of the Commonwealth. (i) (ii) (iii) (3 marks) (b) More and more women are entering the workplace today. Explain three (3) ways more women entering the works place affect society. (i) (ii) (iii) (6 marks) (c) Outline three (3) ways schools and other organizations can highlight the importance of International Women s Day to young persons. (i) 11

13 (ii) (iii) (6 marks) 3. (a) List three (3) areas of cooperation among CARICOM countries (i) (ii) (iii) (3 marks) (b) Using one (1) example of an area of cooperation, explain two (2) ways in which it has brought regional cooperation (i) ii) (6marks) 12

14 (c) Suggest to the Secretary General of CARICOM two (2) ways in which young persons can participate fully in the integration movement (i) (ii) (6 marks) 13

15 Sandy Bay Hotel Chain Hiring Experienced and inexperienced workers Ongoing training and opportunities provided 4.(a) Name three (3) jobs that are available in a hotel. (i) (ii) (iii) (3 marks) (b) Explain THREE (3) reasons why it is important to provide ongoing training to employees. (i) _ (ii) _ 14

16 (iii) (c) As the Trade Union Representative suggest to the management of the hotel two (2) strategies they can use to encourage the hotel employees to feel part of the organization (6marks) (i) (ii) 15

17 5.(a) For each of the following areas below, name one (1) example of a technological development. Communication Education Entertainment (i) (ii) (iii) Communication Education Entertainment (3 marks) (b) Explain two (2) positive and one (1) negative effect on technological change on the society today. Positive (i) (ii) Negative (iii) (6 marks) 16

18 5. (c ) Suggest two strategies involving the use of technology that a Minister of Education can use to communicate the opportunities available to young persons. (i) (ii) (6 marks) STOP! END OF TEST 17