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Morning (Time: 2 hours 40 minutes) Paper
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PAPER 2: Written response to works and translation
June 2025 Edexcel: A Level Spanish 9SP0/02 Paper 2 – Written Response to
Works and Translation – Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme
Exam Resource Summary
This June 2025 Edexcel A Level Spanish (9 SP0) Paper 2: Written Response to Works and Translation – Merged Question
Paper & Mark Scheme.
The document combines the official question paper and mark scheme for Paper 2. It assesses two main skill areas:
1. A translation task (from English into Spanish) covering relevant grammar and vocabulary.
2. Written responses to the prescribed works (literary texts or films) requiring critical analysis, argumentation and evaluation
based on the chosen works.
The merged format gives students full insight into the questions asked and how marks are allocated — supporting effective
revision, self-assessment and familiarity with examiner expectations.
Each section is paired with the official marking criteria, enabling targeted practice in translation accuracy and essay-style
responses on the works. An essential resource for thorough preparation for the 2025 A Level Spanish Paper 2 examination.
, SECTION A
TRANSLATION
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1 Traduce el texto siguiente al español.
(20)
Puerto Rico is an island of just 3.5 million inhabitants which has become a huge
musical force. Bad Bunny, currently one of the most successful musicians whose lyrics
have highlighted political and social issues, says, ‘‘Here, our relationship with music
means everything”. For more than a century now, this country’s culture has been
exported not only to the United States but also to the rest of the world.
At a time of growing concerns about racism and social inequality, it is younger
generations who continue developing new sounds and rhythms as a result of
immigration and cultural exchange. These artists are making sure that they are
being heard.
, (Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 20 MARKS
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
, SECTION B
WRITTEN RESPONSE TO WORKS (LITERARY TEXTS)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Respond to TWO questions in Spanish. Choose TWO questions from section B or
ONE question from section B and ONE question from section C.
Write between 300–350 words in response to each question.
2 Bodas de sangre (Federico García Lorca)
EITHER
(a) Evalúa si la Madre es responsable o una víctima de la tragedia.
(50)
OR
(b) Analiza cómo Lorca destaca ciertos elementos del contexto rural en la obra.
(50)
(Total for Question 2 = 50 marks)
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3 Como agua para chocolate (Laura Esquivel)
EITHER
(a) Analiza cómo Pedro y el Doctor Brown ejemplifican el tema del amor en la obra.
(50)
OR
(b) Evalúa la importancia de la colcha que teje Tita como símbolo de sus sentimientos.
(50)
(Total for Question 3 = 50 marks)
4 Crónica de una muerte anunciada (Gabriel García Márquez)
EITHER
(a) Evalúa si saber el fin de la tragedia al comienzo de la obra es una técnica
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
estilística exitosa.
(50)
OR
(b) Analiza cómo el autor presenta el tema del amor a través de diferentes perspectivas.
(50)
(Total for Question 4 = 50 marks)
Number Number
Morning (Time: 2 hours 40 minutes) Paper
Spanish 🟐 🟐
Advanced
PAPER 2: Written response to works and translation
June 2025 Edexcel: A Level Spanish 9SP0/02 Paper 2 – Written Response to
Works and Translation – Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme
Exam Resource Summary
This June 2025 Edexcel A Level Spanish (9 SP0) Paper 2: Written Response to Works and Translation – Merged Question
Paper & Mark Scheme.
The document combines the official question paper and mark scheme for Paper 2. It assesses two main skill areas:
1. A translation task (from English into Spanish) covering relevant grammar and vocabulary.
2. Written responses to the prescribed works (literary texts or films) requiring critical analysis, argumentation and evaluation
based on the chosen works.
The merged format gives students full insight into the questions asked and how marks are allocated — supporting effective
revision, self-assessment and familiarity with examiner expectations.
Each section is paired with the official marking criteria, enabling targeted practice in translation accuracy and essay-style
responses on the works. An essential resource for thorough preparation for the 2025 A Level Spanish Paper 2 examination.
, SECTION A
TRANSLATION
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1 Traduce el texto siguiente al español.
(20)
Puerto Rico is an island of just 3.5 million inhabitants which has become a huge
musical force. Bad Bunny, currently one of the most successful musicians whose lyrics
have highlighted political and social issues, says, ‘‘Here, our relationship with music
means everything”. For more than a century now, this country’s culture has been
exported not only to the United States but also to the rest of the world.
At a time of growing concerns about racism and social inequality, it is younger
generations who continue developing new sounds and rhythms as a result of
immigration and cultural exchange. These artists are making sure that they are
being heard.
, (Total for Question 1 = 20 marks)
TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 20 MARKS
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
, SECTION B
WRITTEN RESPONSE TO WORKS (LITERARY TEXTS)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Respond to TWO questions in Spanish. Choose TWO questions from section B or
ONE question from section B and ONE question from section C.
Write between 300–350 words in response to each question.
2 Bodas de sangre (Federico García Lorca)
EITHER
(a) Evalúa si la Madre es responsable o una víctima de la tragedia.
(50)
OR
(b) Analiza cómo Lorca destaca ciertos elementos del contexto rural en la obra.
(50)
(Total for Question 2 = 50 marks)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
3 Como agua para chocolate (Laura Esquivel)
EITHER
(a) Analiza cómo Pedro y el Doctor Brown ejemplifican el tema del amor en la obra.
(50)
OR
(b) Evalúa la importancia de la colcha que teje Tita como símbolo de sus sentimientos.
(50)
(Total for Question 3 = 50 marks)
4 Crónica de una muerte anunciada (Gabriel García Márquez)
EITHER
(a) Evalúa si saber el fin de la tragedia al comienzo de la obra es una técnica
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
estilística exitosa.
(50)
OR
(b) Analiza cómo el autor presenta el tema del amor a través de diferentes perspectivas.
(50)
(Total for Question 4 = 50 marks)
