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Sample Assessment Materials

September 2007

GCE Arabic

Edexcel Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Arabic (8AR01)


First examination 2009

Edexcel Advanced GCE in Arabic (9AR01)


First examination 2010

Contents

Introduction............................................................................................ 3

Sample question papers ............................................................................. 5


Unit 1: Understanding and Written Response ..................................................... 7
Unit 2: Understanding, Written Response and Research ....................................... 19

Sample mark schemes ..............................................................................35


General marking guidance .......................................................................... 37
Unit 1: Understanding and Written Response .................................................... 39
Unit 2: Understanding, Written Response and Research ....................................... 47

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Introduction

These sample assessment materials have been prepared to support the specification.
Their aim is to provide the candidates and centres with a general impression and flavour of
the actual question papers and mark schemes in advance of the first operational
examinations.

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Sample question papers


Unit 1: Understanding and Written Response ......................................................7
Unit 2: Understanding, Written Response and Research ....................................... 19

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Surname
Centre
No.

Initial(s)

Paper Reference

6 AR 0 1

Candidate
No.

Signature

Paper Reference(s)

6AR01/1

Examiners use only

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Team Leaders use only

Arabic
Advanced Subsidiary

Question Leave
Number Blank

Unit 1: Understanding and Written


Response

1
2

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Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

3
4
5

Materials required for examination


Nil

Items included with question papers


Nil

6
7

Instructions to Candidates
In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and
signature.
Check that you have the correct question paper.
Answer ALL the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper.
Do not use pencil. Use blue or black ink.

Information for Candidates


The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g. (2).
There are 7 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 90.
There are 12 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.
Dictionaries may not be used in this examination.
You will be awarded up to 5 marks for the quality of Arabic used in Question 5.

Advice to Candidates
You are reminded of the importance of clear and orderly presentation in your answers.
Section B of this paper features a translation into English. In order to convey your translation clearly,
please ensure that you write legibly and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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SECTION A: Reading and Writing

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Q5

(Total 10 marks + 5 marks for quality of language)


TOTAL FOR SECTION A: 35 MARKS

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SECTION B: Translation

 
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Q6
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TOTAL FOR SECTION B: 9 MARKS
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SECTION C: Continuous Writing

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Q7
(Total 46 marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION C: 46 MARKS
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 90 MARKS
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Centre
No.

Initial(s)

Paper Reference

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Candidate
No.

Signature

Paper Reference(s)

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Question Leave
Number Blank

Unit 2: Understanding, Written Response


and Research

1
2
3

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Time: 3 hours
Materials required for examination
Nil

4
5
6

Items included with question papers


Nil

7
8

Instructions to Candidates
In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and signature.
Check that you have the correct question paper.
Answer ALL the questions in Section A and B, and TWO questions in Section C.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper.
Do not use pencil. Use blue or black ink.

Information for Candidates


The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g. (2).
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 80.
There are 12 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.
Dictionaries may not be used in this examination.

Advice to Candidates
You are reminded of the importance of clear and orderly presentation in your answers.
Section B of this paper features a translation into Arabic. In order to convey your translation clearly,
please ensure that you write legibly and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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(2)
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Q1
(Total 14 marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A: 14 MARKS

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SECTION B: Translation
Passage 2

Translate the following passage into Arabic.


You do not need to vocalise your translation.

History and politics play a very important role in the Arab world and will continue to do so for
a long time to come. Therefore, in order to have a complete understanding of Arab society, both
areas should be closely studied. In the 20th century there were many changes. For example,
several revolutions took place. And in the forties and fifties, many people began to move away
from the countryside to the towns. Even Arabic literature was affected by this. Writers began
to produce novels, plays and short stories, which increasingly became a significant part of Arab
life and culture.

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Q2
(Total 10 marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION B: 10 MARKS
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Section
C

(Total 28 marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION C: 56 MARKS
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 80 MARKS
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General marking guidance .......................................................................... 37
Unit 1: Understanding and Written Response .................................................... 39
Unit 2: Understanding, Written Response and Research ....................................... 47

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General Marking Guidance


x

All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.

Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for


what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.

Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.

There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be


used appropriately.

All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidates response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.

Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.

When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
candidates response, the team leader must be consulted.

Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with
an alternative response.

Mark schemes will indicate within the table where, and which strands of QWC,
are being assessed. The strands are as follows:
i) ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar are
accurate so that meaning is clear
ii) select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to
complex subject matter
iii) organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary
when appropriate

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Unit 1: Understanding and Written Response


Section A : Reading and Writing



X .


:
Question
Number
)(a

Question
Number
)(b

Question
Number
)(c

39

Question

Answer

Mark

Question

Answer

Mark

Question


Answer

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Question
Number
)(d

Question
Number
)(e

Question

Answer

Mark

Question

Answer

Mark

Question
Number
3

Answer








.


OR







.
Mark 5

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x
x

There are 50 vowels.


One mark for every 10 correct vowels. Less than a half mark is
taken back to previous whole number eg 2.4 awarded 2 marks.
A half mark or more is taken up to the next whole number eg
2.5 or 2.6 awarded 3 marks.

Candidates can still score even if they do not vocalize the


whole word correctly. Credit is given to those letters correctly
vowelled and added to the total.

Candidates are not penalized for vocalizing a letter that cannot


be vocalized.

Candidates will not gain credit for including an incorrect vowel in


addition to the correct one for the same letter.

The vowels which also have a shadda are counted as two.

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.

Question
Number
4

Question

Answer



.
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5

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Question



Mark

Answer

/
Question



Mark

Answer

/ 60 OR / ) (

Question




Mark

Answer

OR /
Question




Mark

Answer

-
-

Also accept

Question
Number
(a)

Question
Number
(b)

Question
Number
(c)

Question
Number
(d)

(i)
(ii)

Any alternative suggestions accepted as long as they can be deduced from the text
+ 5 Marks for Quality of Language
Mark
0
1
2
3
4
5

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Quality of Language
No rewardable language.
Grammar and structure so inaccurate that communication only occasionally
takes place.
Limited knowledge of grammar and structures with frequent errors even in
basic.
Errors in grammar and structures, although these do not impede
communication.
Grammar and structures generally accurate. Communication almost always
effective.
Grammar and structures very accurate. Communication always effective.

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Section B: Translation
Question
Number
6

Translation



.

.




.

. !

Answer
The passage is divided up into 18 phrases.
A mark is awarded per phrase when its meaning has been conveyed.(Key words in the
)translation are underlined.
N.B. The key phrase in the title has been glossed. Translation of the title carries no marks.
Mark
9
OPTIMISM PROLONGS YOUR LIFE


...






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A study revealed that optimists


carried out over a long period of time
may live longer than the pessimists/
whose outlook on the future is black.
An American scientist said
who participated in the research
that there were many sides to a personality
which could be changed if one wished
to a certain extent.
In general, optimists consider

that problems will not last long. /


)They dont let them affect their lives(1

or their way of dealing with others.


As for pessimists, they are quite the
opposite
and are deeply affected by problems.

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and think that difficult times will continue


forever/
So be an optimist to live longer !

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Section C Continuous Writing


Assessment Grids
This question should be answered according to the mark grids below:

Mark
0
1-4
5 - 10
11 - 16
17 - 22
23 - 28

Content and Response (A02)


No rewardable material.
Task mostly misunderstood and answer barely relevant.
Task not fully grasped or developed. Much irrelevance and/or repetition.
Task understood and some points developed satisfactorily. Some omission
and/or irrelevance.
Task understood and developed successfully.
Task fully grasped, answer wholly relevant, convincing and well developed.

Mark
0

46

Quality of Language (A03)


No rewardable language.

13

Limited communication. Highly inaccurate. Language very basic with much


repetition.

4-7

Some communication. Language often inaccurate. Limited variety of lexis


and structures.

8 - 11

Satisfactory communication. Basic language generally satisfactory. Some


attempt at variety of lexis and structures.

12 - 15

Good communication. Good level of accuracy. Generally successful use of a


variety of lexis and structures.

16 - 18

Excellent communication. High level of accuracy. Language almost always


fluent, varied and appropriate.

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Section A: Reading and Writing
Passage 1
The following are suggested responses. Candidates may offer others which are
equally acceptable.
Question
Number
)(a

Question


Answer

Mark

Accept any two ways that can be deduced from the text

Question
Number
)(b

)(i
)(ii
)(iii

Question
Number
)(c
)(i
)(ii
)(iii
Question
Number
)(d

47

Question

.

Answer

Mark

) (
OR 1994

OR

1
1

OR

Question


Answer

Mark

1
1
1

Question

" "
Answer

Mark

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Number
)(e

)(i
)(ii

Question



Answer

Mark

- /

2
2

Also accept / - /

Total for Section A : 14 Marks

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Section B: Translation
Passage 2
Question
Number
2

Translation
History and politics play a very important role in the Arab
world and will continue to do so for a long time to come.
Therefore, in order to have a complete understanding of
Arab society, both areas should be closely studied. In the
20th century there were many changes. For example, several
revolutions took place. And in the forties and fifties, many
people began to move away from the countryside to the
towns. Even Arabic literature was affected by this. Writers
began to produce novels, plays and short stories, which
increasingly became a significant part of Arab life and
culture.
Suggested Answer


.

. .
.
.
.

.
Note :

Mark
10

Please refer to the relevant assessment grid in the Specification

x The above translation is to be used as a guide only. Candidates may offer variations
which are equally acceptable.
x Vocalization is not required unless absolutely necessary to clarify meaning.

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Section C : Topics and Texts


Note : Candidates must write these answers in Arabic
These are suggested responses. Candidates may offer others which are equally
acceptable.

. .
3
Question

Question
Number
3(a)


.
Answer

Mark

Candidates are free to mention any Arab organisation


but they must keep the importance of it firmly placed in
the 20th century.

28

Question

Question
Number
3(b)

50

Answer

Mark

Again, as long as the Arab revolution mentioned was in


the 20th century, candidates can choose any one they
wish.

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Question

Question
Number
4(a)




Answer

Mark

Common elements can range from musical instruments


to content, length of tunes etc. These are also aspects of
difference. There are some songs which mix both Arabic
and Western music. Song is also accepted in candidates
answers.

28

Question

Question
Number
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Mark

Reading is not as common as it used to be as people rely


more and more on visual imagery. However, it is not as
outdated as people would think. We use technology
today, but we still have to read it when it comes to the
internet etc. So, books may be an old-fashioned form of
entertainment but reading is not so.

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5
Question

Question
Number
5(a)

.

Answer

Mark

The personality can be Arab or otherwise, but the effect


discussed should be that on Arab society.

28

Question

Question
Number
5(b)

52

Answer

Mark

Although this is strictly speaking not a traditional Arab


festival, many Arabs do celebrate the New Year.
Therefore, candidates can offer their own opinion as
long as the reasons are logical.

28

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Question
Number
6(a)


.
Answer

Mark

She appears when he comes out of prison and goes to


see her. She is frightened and does not want to go to her
father. She brings out two sides of Saeed. When he is
thinking about her it shows the softer side of him. But
because of her reaction to him and his determination to
get his daughter back, she is an added reason for his
feelings of betrayal and revenge.

28

Question

Question
Number
6(b)

"
."
Answer

Mark

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Saeed is a victim of his own character. He is unable to
overcome his feelings of having been betrayed and is too
caught up with revenge to see clearly and opt for a better
future. Revenge is therefore the purpose he has given to
his life. Candidates should give examples from the book
to support their argument.

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Question

Question
Number
7(a)


.
Answer

Mark

Candidates should comment on whether or not the use of 28


animals to convey human actions and advice is effective.
They would be expected to look at both the positive and
negative sides of this for a balanced response.
Question

Question
Number
7(b)

. )) ((


Answer

Mark

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The proverbial message is that attaining what you want
is easier than keeping it. Candidates should briefly re-tell
the story and give their opinion on how we can make use
of this in our daily lives.

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Question
Number
8(a)

.

Answer

Mark

After describing her character, candidates should


mention that she is one of the main links in the story
because oil from the lamp was used to try and cure her
eyesight. This was one of the signs of ignorance that
made Ismail angry. She is also symbolic of the East,
tradition and his homeland and a contrast to the woman
he met abroad, who symbolised the West. In the end, he
reconciles East and West by taking the best elements of
both and returning to Fatima and his roots after his long
struggle.

28

Question

Question
Number
8(b)

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This is when it dawns on Ismail that there is no science


without faith and his road to reconciliation begins. He
applies his science to Fatimas eyes and perseveres until
she is cured against all odds.

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Mark
0
1-2

Content (A02)
No rewardable material.
Minimal knowledge of the topic/text is demonstrated
The student has not addressed the question.
There is little correct factual information about the topic/text.

3-4

Limited knowledge of the topic/text is demonstrated


The student has addressed the general topic area, but not the specific
question.
There is some basic factual information about the topic/text.

5-7

Some knowledge of the topic/text is demonstrated


The student has made at least one relevant point in response to the
question: however, there is, no substantiation of this point(s).
The factual information about the topic/text is correct, but may be basic
and/or irrelevant.
Good knowledge of topic/text is demonstrated

8-10

The student has made several relevant points in response to the question; at
least one of the points has been substantiated.
The factual information about the topic/text is correct and mostly relevant.
There may be some evidence of independent thought.
Excellent knowledge of topic/text is demonstrated
The student has made several relevant points in response to the question.
Most of the
points have been substantiated.

11-13

The factual information about the topic/text is correct, relevant, and well
integrated into
the essay.
There is evidence of a good degree of independent thought.

Mark
0
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10

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Organisation and Development (A02)


No rewardable organisation and development.
Minimal organisation and development. Answer largely disorganised.
Limited organisation and development. Structure lacks coherence.
Organisation and development not always logical and clear.
Organisation and development logical and clear.
Extremely clear and effective organisation and development of ideas.

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0

Quality of Language (A03)


No rewardable language.
Quality of language is poor
Communication is only occasionally achieved.

Grammatical structures are basic, and often used incorrectly.


The vocabulary is often lacking or incorrect.
Quality of language is basic
Communication is sometimes achieved at a basic level.

Grammatical structures are mainly AS ones, but are sometimes used


correctly.
There is a limited range of vocabulary.
Quality of language is adequate
Communication is achieved most of the time.

AS grammatical structures are mostly used correctly: there is some use of A2


structures, but there are errors in these.
There is an adequate range of vocabulary.
Quality of language is good
Communication is achieved almost all of the time.

A good range of grammatical structures are used: many A2 structures are


used correctly.
There is a good range of vocabulary, including some specialised terms
relevant to the topic/text.
Quality of language is excellent
Fluent and varied communication is achieved throughout.

A wide range of grammatical structures are used: most of these are correct.
There is an excellent range of vocabulary. The student knows many
specialised terms relevant to the topic/text.

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