UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

MARK SCHEME for the June 2004 question papers

3247 First Language Urdu
3247/01 Paper 1 (Reading and Writing), maximum raw mark 50

3247/02 Paper 2 (Texts), maximum raw mark 50


These mark schemes are published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
of the examination. They show the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks.
They do not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before
marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will
be recorded in the published Report on the Examination.

All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.

Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the
Examination.



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June 2004



O LEVEL







MARK SCHEME


MAXIMUM MARK: 50



SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 3247/01

First Language Urdu
Paper 1 (Reading and Writing)















Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 1

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004

Question 1 [maximum 25 marks]

Communication [maximum 10 marks]

Points that may be included:

- what income tax is
- how it is raised
- unfairness of tax on poor people
- rich can avoid paying
- odd forms of tax hat window, etc
- what Zakat is pillar of Islam
- purely Islamic
- not based on income
- used for social welfare
- spiritual benefit to giver


9-10

Excellent

Very detailed response: material from the text well selected;
makes points thoughtfully, shows insight or engagement with the
subject matter


7-8


Good

Detailed response: relevant material from the text has been
identified; makes some clear points; shows some engagement
with the subject matter


5-6

Satisfactory

Competent response: relevant material from the text has been
identified but may lack detail or clarity; a mechanical response to
the subject matter


3-4

Poor

A limited attempt: some appropriate material from the text has
been picked out but is used randomly and sometimes does not
appear to be focused on the question


0-2

Very Poor

A weak attempt: little useful material has been selected; question
may not be addressed; answer may be largely irrelevant


Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
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Structure and organisation [maximum 5 marks]


5

Confidently argued and structured


4


Some ability to develop argument; clear
structure


3

Attempt at structure but not entirely successful


2

Little attempt at structure


1

Ideas presented at random


Language [maximum 10 marks]


9-10

Excellent

Confident use of complex sentence structures, accurate, uses
own extensive and appropriate vocabulary. Confident use of
idiomatic language.


7-8

Good

Generally sound grasp of complex sentence structures and
grammar. Some lapses but mostly accurate. Attempts to use a
variety of vocabulary. Some use of idiomatic language.


5-6

Satisfactory

Tends to be simple and repetitive in use of structures. Basics
mostly accurate, vocabulary simple: much copied from texts.


3-4

Poor

Nearly all that is written is simple and repetitive. Sentence
structures containing many errors. Own vocabulary limited.


0-2

Very Poor

Very simple and repetitive sentence structures containing many
errors. Weak grasp of grammar and use of own vocabulary very
limited.


Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 1

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
Question 2 [maximum 25 marks]

Communication [maximum 10 marks]

Main points which may be included:

- income tax is used for
- rich can afford to pay more
- poor shouldnt have to pay much
- duty to Society or not? Candidates own opinion must be given


9-10

Excellent

Very detailed response: material from the text well selected;
makes points thoughtfully, shows insight or engagement with the
subject matter


7-8


Good

Detailed response: relevant material from the text has been
identified; makes some clear points; shows some engagement
with the subject matter


5-6

Satisfactory

Competent response: relevant material from the text has been
identified but may lack detail or clarity; a mechanical response to
the subject matter


3-4

Poor

A limited attempt: some appropriate material from the text has
been picked out but is used randomly and sometimes does not
appear to be focused on the question


0-2

Very Poor

A weak attempt: little useful material has been selected; question
may not be addressed; answer may be largely irrelevant


Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 1

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
Structure [maximum 5 marks]


5

Confidently argued and structured


4


Some ability to develop argument; clear
structure


3

Attempt at structure but not entirely successful


2

Little attempt at structure


1

Ideas presented at random


Language [maximum 10 marks]


9-10

Excellent

Confident use of complex sentence structures, accurate, uses
own extensive and appropriate vocabulary. Confident use of
idiomatic language.


7-8

Good

Generally sound grasp of complex sentence structures and
grammar. Some lapses but mostly accurate. Attempts to use a
variety of vocabulary. Some use of idiomatic language.


5-6

Satisfactory

Tends to be simple and repetitive in use of structures. Basics
mostly accurate, vocabulary simple: much copied from texts.


3-4

Poor

Nearly all that is written is simple and repetitive. Sentence
structures containing many errors. Own vocabulary limited.


0-2

Very Poor

Very simple and repetitive sentence structures containing many
errors. Weak grasp of grammar and use of own vocabulary very
limited.











June 2004



O LEVEL







MARK SCHEME


MAXIMUM MARK: 50



SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 3247/02

First Language Urdu
Paper 2 (Texts)











Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 2

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004

Maximum marks 50

Candidates will write their answers in Urdu. Examiners will look for a candidates ability to
communicate effectively and will ignore linguistic errors which do not impede communication.

Rubric Infringements

In order to facilitate a clerical check, examiners are requested to write the number of each
question answered and the mark awarded on each script.

If candidates answer two questions on the same text [i.e. 1 and 2 or 3 and 4], they will be
penalised; both questions are to be marked and the best mark taken.
If candidates answer two passages/texts but on different texts they will not be penalised.

Passage-based questions

- Examiners should consider the extent to which candidates have been able to identify the
significant issues raised in the passage and, where appropriate, have applied these to the
text as a whole.
- Examiners should consider how successfully the candidates have manipulated their material
and to what extent they have shown depth of awareness and knowledge of the workings of
the text under discussion.
- Examiners should reward candidates whose answers show good understanding of how a text
works and how an author has conveyed the key issues.

Essay Questions

- It is very helpful if Examiners comment on the scripts. This means simply ticking good points
and noting a few observations in the margin (eg 'good point', 'irrelevant', 'excessive
quotation', etc).
- A brief comment at the end of an essay (eg 'rambling answer, shows some knowledge but
misses point of question') is particularly helpful.
- Don't forget to write your mark for each essay at the end of that essay, and to transfer the two
marks to the front of the script, and total them.
Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 2

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
Question 1a) [2 marks]


Poets name [1 mark]

Title of the poem [1 mark]


Question 1b) [8 marks]

mark Specific points understood

verse (i)


2

Brief background of Muslims, their past and present. How
did they come from prosperity to adversity, giving reasons.


verse (ii)


3

Description of the position of the Muslim community ie
their respect and status. The way they ruled, the way
people talked about them and the way the rest of the
world accepted their domination.


verse (iii)


3

Discuss Muslims unity, the enemy of one was the enemy
of the other, their courage, their knowledge of every art in
the world. The way they captured the whole world with
their honesty and equality.


Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 2

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
Question 1c) [10 marks]

Points to be included:

The way the poet delivers his message through the use of similes and metaphors and the
effectiveness of the words used in these descriptions.



9-10

Excellent

Very detailed response: the candidate has clearly grasped the
central idea of the poem and conveys with sensitivity all the required
elements; the candidate has considered the language of the poem,
showing sound knowledge acquired during the course of study about
the verse form/poetic style


7-8

Good

Detailed response: the candidate knows what the poem is about and
conveys the required elements clearly; the language of the poem is
mentioned and there is some evidence that the candidate has some
knowledge about the verse form/poetic style


5-6

Satisfactory

Competent response: the candidate writes about the central theme
but may lack detail or clarity or may write in a mechanical way; the
candidate may not be able to comment on any language aspects of
the poem and may show little knowledge about the verse form/poetic
style


3-4

Poor

A limited attempt: the candidate has written about the central theme
but the result will be limited and scrappy; there has been no attempt
to consider any language aspects of the poem leading to some doubt
that the candidate has sufficient understanding of the verse
form/poetic style to adequately answer a question on this text


0-2

Very Poor

A weak attempt: little relevant material has been selected; question
may not be addressed; answer may be largely irrelevant


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Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
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Question 2 [25 marks]

Points to be included:

Why his poetry is full of pain
Cultural and social background
His poetry is a reflection of his whole life
The language he uses
Similes and metaphors used


22-25

Exceptional
work

Exceptional ability to organise material, thorough knowledge,
considerable sensitivity to language and to authors intentions.
Really articulate and intelligent answers.

20-21

Very Good

Close attention to detail, controlled structure, perceptive use of
illustration, good insight when discussing characters or themes.
Ability to look beyond the obvious.

18-19

Thorough

Solid and relevant work. Discussion and evaluation of material; clear
conclusion reached. Good focus on material. Some limitations of
material but coherent, detailed approach.

16-17

Painstaking

Sound knowledge of text, mainly relevant. Some attempt to analyse,
some sense of understanding of material. Candidates who fall into
this category may have a tendency to write too much because they
write all they know about the text or author.

14-15

Fair
relevance
and
knowledge

Candidate understands the demands of the question without being
able to develop a very thorough response. A simple approach,
including narrative and learnt material. Many candidates will fall into
this category.

12-13

Sound

Knowledge of plot and characters is displayed. Makes points which
are not then illustrated or developed. Will be a visible attempt to
relate points made to the question.

10-11

Basic

Some material but not much sense of understanding or focus on
the question. Structure is random and bitty. If there are signs of
organisation and relevance, the answer should be considered for the
Sound category.

6-9

Weak

Candidate may have read the text but the answer is insubstantial and
lacking in relevance. Any ideas will not be expressed coherently.

0-5

Poor

No clear material: marks in this category are awarded almost on the
basis of quantity: up to 3 for a sentence or 2 showing a glimpse of
knowledge; 4 or 5 where this is also a hint of relevance to the
question.

Page 6 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 2

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
Question 3a) [10 marks]

Points to be included:

Authors characterization
Character of Ustad and the difference between his character and the others
His habits and living standards
Overall opinion about the character



9 -10

Excellent

Very detailed response: material from the passage well selected;
makes points thoughtfully, shows insight or engagement with the
subject matter


7 - 8

Good

Detailed response: relevant material from the passage has been
identified; makes some clear points; shows some engagement with
the subject matter


5 - 6

Satisfactory

Competent response: relevant material from the passage has been
identified but may lack detail or clarity; a mechanical response to the
subject matter


3 - 4

Poor

A limited attempt: some appropriate material from the passage has
been picked out but is used randomly and sometimes does not
appear to be focused on the question


0 - 2

Very Poor

A weak attempt: little useful material has been selected; question
may not be addressed; answer may be largely irrelevant


Page 7 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 2

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004

Question 3b) [15 marks]

Points to be included:

The rule of Muslims on the sub continent
British rule
The downfall of Muslim society
How do the characters link to social tragedy?



13 -15

Excellent

Very detailed response: material from the required story well
selected; makes points thoughtfully, shows insight or engagement
with the subject matter


10 12

Good

Detailed response: relevant material from the required story has
been identified; makes some clear points; shows some engagement
with the subject matter


7 - 9

Satisfactory

Competent response: relevant material from the required story has
been identified but may lack detail or clarity; a mechanical response
to the subject matter


4 - 6

Poor

A limited attempt: some appropriate material from the required story
has been picked out but is used randomly and sometimes does not
appear to be focused on the question; irrelevant material from other
stories has been introduced


0 - 3

Very Poor

A weak attempt: little useful material has been selected from the
required story or any other story; question may not be addressed;
answer may be largely irrelevant


Page 8 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
FIRST LANGUAGE URDU JUNE 2004 3247 2

University of Cambridge International Examinations 2004
Question 4 [25 marks]

Points to be included:

Brief background to the text
Cultural values of the society
Gergah (gathering) system to decide on cases in day to day life
Opinion with examples


22-25

Exceptional
work

Exceptional ability to organise material, thorough knowledge,
considerable sensitivity to language and to authors intentions.
Really articulate and intelligent answers.

20-21

Very Good

Close attention to detail, controlled structure, perceptive use of
illustration, good insight when discussing characters or themes.
Ability to look beyond the obvious.

18-19

Thorough

Solid and relevant work. Discussion and evaluation of material; clear
conclusion reached. Good focus on material. Some limitations of
material but coherent, detailed approach.

16-17

Painstaking

Sound knowledge of text, mainly relevant. Some attempt to analyse,
some sense of understanding of material. Candidates who fall into
this category may have a tendency to write too much because they
write all they know about the text or author.

14-15

Fair
relevance
and
knowledge

Candidate understands the demands of the question without being
able to develop a very thorough response. A simple approach,
including narrative and learnt material. Many candidates will fall into
this category.

12-13

Sound

Knowledge of plot and characters is displayed. Makes points which
are not then illustrated or developed. Will be a visible attempt to
relate points made to the question.

10-11

Basic

Some material but not much sense of understanding or focus on
the question. Structure is random and bitty. If there are signs of
organisation and relevance, the answer should be considered for the
Sound category.

6-9

Weak

Candidate may have read the text but the answer is insubstantial and
lacking in relevance. Any ideas will not be expressed coherently.

0-5

Poor

No clear material: marks in this category are awarded almost on the
basis of quantity: up to 3 for a sentence or two showing a glimpse of
knowledge; 4 or 5 where this is also a hint of relevance to the
question.