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FORM TP 2024199 MAY/JUNE 2024
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Paper 02
2 hours 30 minutes
4. You are advised to take some time to read through the paper and plan your answers.
5. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet.
Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
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the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the
question part beside the answer.
SECTION A
1. Read the extract below carefully and then answer the question that follows.
Dr Alfred Dawes, general, laparoscopic and weight-loss surgeon, published a well-researched and
excellently written column in the Gleaner on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, dedicated to the topic
of fat-shaming. He cited the surprising worldwide and local increase in ‘obesity’ rates and the
attendant health-related risks.
5 He was very understanding of the lifelong psychological, physiological, physical and social uphill
battle that overweight individuals must face. He decried those who make jokes and tease overweight
people because their actions are hurtful and harmful. I want to reiterate several things about being
overweight and add my earnest desire that the medical community condemn the word ‘obese’.
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classificationsCommon Bias
The word ‘obese’ conjures up images of an extremely large person chowing down on a massive
mound of foodstuff with a jug of beverage waiting in the wings. Many mistakenly believe that
obese people are dysfunctional individuals with weak minds, incapable of exercising a little self-
20 discipline. Obese individuals are often thought of as gluttonous and slothful — two of the seven
deadly sins. They are considered food addicts.
Bias against overweight people is common. They are thought of as undisciplined failures, incapable
of taking care of their bodies. Because some believe that fat people are in serious/imminent
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25 to rent. Additionally, clothing, seats and various equipment are still mostly manufactured for slim
individuals.
Other things, like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia or high blood cholesterol,
smoking, illegal drugs, excessive alcohol, a strong family history of some cancers, risky sexual
behaviour, driving badly, involvement in criminal activities and so on, carry major health risks,
30 but only ‘obesity’ is easily visually evident. That, in and of itself, is very stressful.
recently identified genes that make it very difficult for some people to lose weight, easy for them
to gain weight, and cause cravings for the wrong types of foods in the wrong proportions. Such
people are programmed to become plus-size. In order to remain within the ideal weight for
35 height range, they must exert superhuman willpower throughout their entire lifetimes by eating
considerably less than the average human being and remaining very physically active.
Aside from our genes (a major contributor to weight problems), there are numerous factors leading
to excessive weight. The reasons for the increasing number of overweight people today include
the nutritional environment during early life, socialization, modern society with time compression,
40 fast foods, high-calorie foods, expensive healthy foods, a paucity of recreational spaces, poor sleep
patterns, anxiety, depression, financial constraints, infrequent eating, rapid eating, the bacteria that
colonize the gut, time, stress and many others.
We cannot all be slim, but we can all reduce health risks with some weight loss. Abandon the
counterproductive word ‘obese’. Use ‘overweight’ or ‘significantly overweight’ instead.
Garth A. Rattray, “That Beastly Word ‘Obese’”. Jamaica Gleaner, 12 August 2019.
Garth A. Rattray is a medical doctor with a family practice.
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Definition
• discuss TWO organizational strategies OR TWO literary techniques OR any combination of
both that serve to achieve the writer’s purpose
• comment on TWO reasons why the information presented may be considered credible or not.
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Classification
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The writer communicates information on
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argues
word Obese is harmful and counterproductive
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complexities of obesity
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the psychological and social harm the term
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SECTION B
2. Read the extract below carefully and then answer the question that follows.
My parents were looking out for me to help them with many things. But I concentrated on two
major projects which were necessary. These projects took up all my salary for my first three years
on the job. During this time, I concentrated only on what my parents wanted and had no thoughts
about what I wanted for myself for the future.
5 CE“Rishi,me and your ma think you should get married now and settle down,” my dad confronted
me one day out of the blue.
SE “Well, ma and pa, I am not ready to get married yet; so just forget about that for now.”
CE “But is time you get married; and we have already made arrangements for you to go see a girl.”
10 I was very much aware of the struggle my parents had to go through to maintain me through high
school. Because of this I avoided as much as possible, any confrontation with them, as I knew how
much this would hurt them. I also knew how much it would mean to them to be able to choose a
girl for me to marry, as this was the tradition they grew up in, a tradition that was brought by our
fore-parents from India, and strictly adhered to at the time.
15 Thus, in order not to hurt my parents, I went with them to see the girl, in Mahaicony Creek. I saw
the girl, we had lunch and returned home.
“Listen now, ma and pa, I don’t like the girl and I will not marry her,” I told them immediately
on arrival home.
CE “But Rishi, what wrong with she? She doesn’t have one foot or one hand; she is not blind. She
20 young and pretty pretty. Why you don’t like her?” my mother questioned in a hoarse voice.
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“Listen, ma and pa, let us get something straightened out right here,” I answered boldly.
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My mother attempted to say something, but I stopped her.
“We are not living in India, so we don’t have to follow all the traditions which our fore-parents
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brought from India. We are living in British Guiana and lifestyles are different here. I don’t want
25 you all ever to arrange for me to go see any girl again, because I will not go and you all will be
embarrassed over that; is that clear?” *
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They stared at me without answering. My mother had tears rolling down her cheeks. I waited for
their reaction, but they were quiet.
&• comment on the writer’s use of TWO dialectal varieties in the extract
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&• discuss TWO non-verbal behaviours that highlighted the parents’ reaction to Rishi’s defiance D &
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comment on the use of ONE grammatical feature of Caribbean Creole English which is evident
in the conversation.
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reduplication
used to that is
emphasize the girl very
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Permission Request for Climate Change Awareness Rally
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Dear Principal,
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I am writing to request permission to organize a two-day climate
change awareness rally on behalf of our sixth-form class. This
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initiative aims to educate our community on the devastating
effects of climate change and encourage sustainable practices.
Given the increasing frequency of natural disasters in our country,
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this rally is both timely and necessary.
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The justification for this rally is based on two key logical points.
Firstly, scientific evidence shows that climate change contributes
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to extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, and
floods. By raising awareness, we can encourage individuals to
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adopt eco-friendly habits, such as reducing waste and conserving
energy. Secondly, many people remain unaware of how their daily
actions impact the environment. This rally will provide factual
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information on carbon emissions, deforestation, and pollution,
helping individuals make informed decisions to reduce their
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environmental footprint.
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To ensure maximum engagement, we have planned the following
activities:
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1. Day 1 – Interactive Exhibition and Guest Speaker Session
(9:00 AM – 2:00 PM): The exhibition will feature educational
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booths displaying statistics, infographics, and real-life case
studies of climate change effects. A guest speaker from an
environmental organization will also address the audience.
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2. Day 2 – Community Cleanup and Pledge Drive (8:00 AM –
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1:00 PM): Participants will take part in a community cleanup
initiative to remove waste from public areas. Additionally, a
pledge drive will be held, where attendees commit to
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sustainable actions such as recycling and reducing plastic use.
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To enhance outreach, we will utilize social media platforms like
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Instagram and TikTok to share event highlights, educational
content, and live updates. This will extend the rally’s impact
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beyond those physically present and inspire broader
participation.
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We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward
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to your support in making this rally a success.
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SECTION C
3. Read the scenario below carefully and then answer the question that follows.
Due to increased natural disasters in your country, your sixth-form class has been tasked with
organizing a two-day rally that would bring attention to the effects of climate change in your
community. You have been appointed as the team captain of this project.
As team captain of the project, you are required to request permission from your school’s principal,
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